Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Jensen

This week, our hosts are joined by AFES worker Christine Jolly to discuss whether Gen Z women are going missing from the church, while their male counterparts convert in droves.Michael and Megan attempt to make sense of this concerning trend before turning their attention to the 2024 biographical thriller Cabrini, which tells the story of the first American saint, Francesca Cabrini.(00:00) - - Intro (01:36) - - Be Our Guest (41:39) - - For Arguements Sake (53:49) - - Through The Wardrobe

This week, Michael and Megan grapple with the problem of pain. It's a complex issue for Christians - some seek out pain as a spiritual discipline, while for others, pain can drive them away from faith altogether. Professor Philip Siddall joins the show to help us further understand why pain occurs - and how to deal with it, both physically and spiritually. Finally, our hosts cast a critical eye over the second season of the hit TV series Severance. Out now, wherever you get your podcasts.(00:00) - - Intro (01:36) - - For Arguments Sake (18:04) - - Be Our Guest (47:47) - - Through The Wardrobe

This week, Michael and Megan tackle the difficult topic of church control. They discuss how much—if any—control churches should be allowed to have over members and how to safeguard against any misuse of power by leaders.Christian psychologist Kylie Walls then joins the show for a sobering discussion on spiritual abuse, before our hosts review the hit podcast Sons of Patriarchy, which deals with the hyper-conservative ministry of Douglas Wilson.If this episode has raised concerns for you, help is available. Call 1800 737 732, or head to the website 1800respect.org.au.(01:20) - - For Arguments Sake (18:42) - - Be Our Guest (51:05) - - Through The Wardrobe

The recent feature film ‘Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin' attracted controversy for its portrayal of Europe's most celebrated martyr of the 20th century.There are so many questions surrounding the life of Bonhoeffer - chief among them, how involved was he in the botched 20 July plot to kill Hitler?Our hosts this week share their thoughts on the film and are also joined by Center for Pastor Theologians President Dr. Joel Lawrence to discuss Bonhoeffer's life and work.Finally, Michael and Megan try to define a Christian hero and discuss whether the church should have any heroes aside from Jesus.(01:44) - - Through the Wardrobe (31:40) - - Be Our Guest (44:16) - - For Arguments Sake

About the Guest: Reverend Dr. Michael Jensen: Pastor at St. Mark's Anglican Church, Darling Point, Dr. Michael Jensen is known for his deep insights into the dynamics of marriage and remarriage from a faith-based perspective. With his rich experience in pastoral care, he has guided many through complex personal issues, emphasising grace, forgiveness, and thoughtful decision-making. Dr. Jensen is committed to blending theological knowledge with practical wisdom to support his congregation and beyond. Key Takeaways: Remarriage in Churches: Breaking down the taboos and understanding the complexities associated with remarriage, especially within religious contexts. Higher Divorce Rates in Second Marriages: Analysing why second marriages are more likely to end in divorce compared to first marriages. Pastoral Guidance in Remarriage: The role of the pastor in helping couples navigate their relationships, both in the context of separation and remarriage. Forgiveness and Healing: The nuanced approach required for forgiveness in cases of marital unfaithfulness and the impact of past abuses. Marital Counselling Recommendations: Encouraging couples to invest in their marriages through counselling and shared experiences to rekindle joy and companionship. Notable Quotes: "One of the interesting things about marriage in the contemporary world is that it's become more precious and idealised, often seen as a fulfilment of personal desires." "We believe perpetrators deserve love as well as victims, and forgiveness doesn't always mean letting the perpetrator do it again." "Marriage is a commitment that requires constant work and patience, not just expectations of perpetual happiness." "It's vital for people to have realistic expectations about marriage to avoid simply repeating past patterns." "Particularly in their 40s and above, people should invest in their marriages now because there's so much to work for if you're willing to work for it." Click here to contact Janet & Amelia or ask them a question or click here to contact the She Wasn't Born Yesterday team! She Wasn’t Born Yesterday, hosted by Janet Evans, a senior advertising creative and Dr Amelia Haines, a sexual and relationship therapist, who have written Australia’s first book on empty nest syndrome called Empty Next. Visit Empty Nest Chicks for more resources, click here for their book, or join the discussion on Facebook. Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Mark Comer's Practicing the Way has become a Christian bestseller since its publication last year.It's part of a new wave of books focusing on the ‘spiritual disciplines'.This week, our hosts delve into what these disciplines are and how we can approach them in a biblical manner.Author Alex Sosler then joins the show to discuss modern approaches to discipleship, before our hosts review the hit Netflix docudrama Apple Cider Vinegar.

With an Australian federal election called for May, our hosts think about how Christians should approach the ballot box and whether there is a "right" way for a believer to vote.We then hear multiple Australian Christian leaders answering the question, "What should Christians consider when casting their vote this year at the Australian federal election?"You can find the full text of all their answers on the WADR webpage - head to https://undeceptions.com/wadr/the-election/Finally, Michael and Megan take a look at the 2024 documentary God and Country, a film that zeros in on the emergence of Christian nationalism in America.

Is a revival breaking out in the Western world? Or is the reappraisal of Christianity - leading intellectuals like Richard Dawkins and Jordan Peterson to proclaim themselves “cultural Christians” - just a passing fad? Evangelist Glen Scrivener joins the show to discuss, before our hosts turn their attention to the latest "Catholic political thriller", and one of the hit movies of the past year - Conclave. (00:00) - - Intro (01:20) - - For Arguments Sake (19:43) - - Be Our Guest (49:39) - - Through the Wardrobe

Donald H. Chew, Jr., founding editor of the Journal of Applied Corporate Finance, joins Ross Butler on Fund Shack to discuss the evolution of corporate finance and its impact on national wealth. Based on his latest book, The Making of Modern Corporate Finance, Chew explores the shareholder revolution, Japan's stagnation, China's middle-income trap, and private equity's role in reshaping global markets. A masterclass in corporate & financial governance, offering insights into how corporate finance fuels economic prosperity.

Last year, Australia introduced a law banning certain social media platforms for children under the age of 16 - the first of its kind in the world.This week, our hosts move the conversation offline and into real life, pondering the effects of social media and how the Bible can guide us in how to use it.Professor Andrew Campbell, Chair of the Cyberpsychology Research Group at the University of Sydney, then joins the show to discuss the proposed ban and the potential benefits of social media.Finally, Michael and Megan discuss appropriations of the 19th-century novel Vanity Fair and wonder how it might have anticipated some of the complexities of social media - two centuries ahead of time!(00:00) - - Intro (01:20) - - For Arguments Sake (17:36) - - Be Our Guest (49:10) - - Through the Wardrobe

Welcome back to another season of With All Due Respect, where your hosts, Megan Powell du Toit and Michael Jensen, tackle tricky topics with respect and grace.To kick things off, celebrated author Marilynne Robinson joins the show to discuss her new book Reading Genesis, which looks at God's covenant with humanity - despite how dark things get.Our hosts then share their thoughts on the first book of the Bible and look at other recent attempts to understand it - notably Jordan Peterson's musings in his latest work, We Who Wrestle With God.

Shirley Billigmeier is a renowned Body Image Specialist and Eating Consultant with over fifty years of experience. She wrote the book, "Inner Eating" with the forward written by Dr. Michael Jensen of the Mayo Clinic. Shirley has pioneered the innovative Innergenics Process for weight management. This approach goes beyond traditional dieting, focusing on fostering a postivie relationship with the body and promoting mindful eating practices. Learn more about Shirley at shirley@innergetics.com Or download her book at www.innergetics.com/book  

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GGACP celebrates the birthday of Grammy and Emmy-winning singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins (b. January 7) with this ENCORE of a revealing conversation (from 2019) about the rewards of collaboration, the mystery of the creative process, the challenge of composing songs for the movies “Top Gun” and “Footloose” and his “accidental” partnership with writer-producer Jim Messina. Also, Kenny tries out for “Hair,” mimics Bob Dylan (and Tina Turner!), steers clear of the disco era and teams with Stevie Nicks and Michael McDonald. PLUS: Stealer's Wheel! Anne Murray covers “Danny's Song”! Gilbert auditions for “Caddyshack II”! And Kenny (and Gilbert) guest star on “Family Guy”! Special thanks to Rick Cowling, Michael Jensen and Ryan Romenesko! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Today, the first of a two-part investigation from NPR's Embedded.Sgt. Joshua Abate's career in the Marine Corps seemed to be taking off. He was about to start a top-clearance internship at the NSA. But first, he had to take a standard polygraph test.And then a routine question came up: Have you ever tried to overthrow the U.S. government? Abate told the polygrapher something that he'd been keeping quiet for nearly two years: He followed the crowd that broke into the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.This admission leads to a different kind of January 6 story. Abate says he's not an insurrectionist. So why did it take him so long to talk openly about that day? And what did he actually do inside the Capitol?Digging into FBI documents and CCTV footage, NPR's Tom Bowman and Lauren Hodges follow Abate's case in federal court. Reexamining their own firsthand accounts of what happened that day, their reporting offers a fresh look at January 6 and what it means for the military.LEARN MORE:- Explore NPR's database of January 6 criminal cases.- Read the findings about extremism in the military from researcher Michael Jensen and the University of Maryland's National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

This episode is brought to you by Anglican Aid. Your gift will strengthen churches and help transform communities. You can donate to With All Due Respect's featured causes here.In our season finale, our hosts answer questions from the audience and give their hot takes on some thorny issues.(01:36) - - Q&A Part 1 (22:47) - - Q&A Part 2 (39:32) - - Through The Wardrobe

In this episode, we interview Michael Jensen, Director of Marketing at Boostability, a company specializing in SEO for small businesses. Mike shares insights from his extensive career in content and marketing and his work on viral campaigns like “Will It Blend?” at Blendtec. He provides practical strategies for standing out in today's overwhelming digital content landscape. What you'll learn in this episode: • Key elements to crafting memorable and impactful marketing content • Lessons from successful campaigns, including the “Will It Blend?” phenomenon • Tips on setting effective goals and metrics for content success • How creativity in marketing can transform a “boring” brand • The role of AI in amplifying content efforts and unlocking efficiency • Techniques to enhance brand recall and client engagement

This episode is brought to you by Anglican Aid. Your gift will strengthen churches and help transform communities. You can donate to With All Due Respect's featured causes here.In the aftermath of the 2024 Lausanne Congress - at which Megan was a delegate - our hosts take stock of what went on, review the Seoul Statement (and other alliterative faith declarations of past conferences), and mull over the insights of other attendees.They also discuss a documentary on the first Lausanne Congress, held way back in 1974.(01:50) - - Through The Wardrobe (15:55) - - What's Going On? (33:58) - - Be Our Guest

Living out one's commitments and beliefs is the most political thing we can do, says theologian and public commentator Michael Jensen.Politics, both here in Australia and around the world, feels increasingly existential as we angst over whether our political tribe, or the other side, will gain office.In this episode of Life & Faith, we get public commentator Michael Jensen to set us straight: how do we solve a problem like the ultimacy of our politics – the fact that it feels as though the fate of the country rests on whoever gets elected to lead it?We cover the way Christianity is often identified with one side of politics and why “sin”, though an unpopular idea, acts as a helpful check on anyone who wields political power. Michael also offers us “a litmus test for whether a political position is Christian” and challenges everyone to be more realistic, and less idealistic, about what earthly politics can achieve.--Explore:Michael Jensen's book Subjects and Citizens: The Politics of the Gospel

This episode is brought to you by Anglican Aid. Your gift will strengthen churches and help transform communities. You can donate to With All Due Respect's featured causes here.Is there a masculinity crisis? Or have we fundamentally misunderstood what being a man in the 21st century means?Our hosts spend some time discussing their understanding of masculinity, how they've seen it shift around them, and what a Christian vision of masculinity really looks like.Executive Director of the Centre for Public Christianity Simon Smart joins the show to discuss this tricky topic.  Finally, Michael and Megan turn their attention to the comedy-drama series Barry.  Help internally displaced people in Africa!Disasters and conflicts have led to a record number of over 75 million internally displaced people, or IDPs, around the world. IDPs are people who have been forced to flee their homes but have not crossed international borders.  Almost half of all IDPs - more than the population of Australia and New Zealand combined - are in sub-Saharan Africa. Most of the displaced have left everything behind: their homes, belongings, and livelihoods. They urgently need food, shelter, clothing, and trauma counselling. So Anglican Aid has launched a Forced to Flee Emergency Appeal to provide essential aid to IDPs in Sudan, Nigeria, Kenya, and beyond. This aid will be distributed by local churches, who are sacrificially providing for the needs of the displaced, and pointing them to the God who is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.  To find out more about this appeal and make a tax-deductible gift, visit anglicanaid.org.au/wadr. 

In this episode, we bring you the audio from a recent event hosted by the Centre for Christian Living, a Centre of Moore Theological College. On Wednesday 21 August 2024, Michael Jensen, rector of St Mark's Darling Point in Sydney, Australia, discussed how Christians should think about affluence and helped us see our earthly treasure the way our heavenly Father does.Please note: the Q&A portion of the evening is not included in this episode; you can find that on the CCL website, along with a transcript of Michael's talk.Watch the video and read a transcript of this event on the CCL website.Subscribe to the CCL podcast.For more audio resources, visit the Moore College website. There, you can also make a donation to support the work of the College.Contact us and find us on socials.

This episode is brought to you by Anglican Aid. Your gift will strengthen churches and help transform communities. You can donate to With All Due Respect's featured causes here.Do we live in a culture that thrives on offence? Is it ever okay to intentionally offend? Michael and Megan are joined this week by Presbyterian Minister and writer Nathan Campbell to think through these questions. Our hosts also discuss the theology behind offence, and what offends them.Finally, the 2022 Psychological Thriller Tar - starring Cate Blanchett - comes under the WADR microscope. It's a film all about the destructive consequences of offending. But is it any good?(00:09) - - Be Our Guest (36:43) - - For Arguments Sake (55:43) - - Through The Wardrobe Help internally displaced people in Africa!Disasters and conflicts have led to a record number of over 75 million internally displaced people, or IDPs, around the world. IDPs are people who have been forced to flee their homes but have not crossed international borders.  Almost half of all IDPs - more than the population of Australia and New Zealand combined - are in sub-Saharan Africa. Most of the displaced have left everything behind: their homes, belongings, and livelihoods. They urgently need food, shelter, clothing, and trauma counselling. So Anglican Aid has launched a Forced to Flee Emergency Appeal to provide essential aid to IDPs in Sudan, Nigeria, Kenya, and beyond. This aid will be distributed by local churches, who are sacrificially providing for the needs of the displaced, and pointing them to the God who is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.  To find out more about this appeal and make a tax-deductible gift, visit anglicanaid.org.au/wadr. 

This episode is brought to you by Anglican Aid. Your gift will strengthen churches and help transform communities. You can donate to With All Due Respect's featured causes here.This week, our hosts discuss the touchy topic of class. Does Christianity have an issue with class in Australia? What class do our hosts think they belong in?For 'Through the Wardrobe', Michael and Megan share their thoughts on the hit HBO drama The Gilded Age, a show dedicated to the world of the upstairs and downstairs world of 19th century America.(01:36) - - For Arguments Sake (20:03) - - The Secret Life of Us (34:31) - - Through the Wardrobe Help internally displaced people in Africa!Disasters and conflicts have led to a record number of over 75 million internally displaced people, or IDPs, around the world. IDPs are people who have been forced to flee their homes but have not crossed international borders.  Almost half of all IDPs - more than the population of Australia and New Zealand combined - are in sub-Saharan Africa. Most of the displaced have left everything behind: their homes, belongings, and livelihoods. They urgently need food, shelter, clothing, and trauma counselling. So Anglican Aid has launched a Forced to Flee Emergency Appeal to provide essential aid to IDPs in Sudan, Nigeria, Kenya, and beyond. This aid will be distributed by local churches, who are sacrificially providing for the needs of the displaced, and pointing them to the God who is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.  To find out more about this appeal and make a tax-deductible gift, visit anglicanaid.org.au/wadr. 

This episode is brought to you by Anglican Aid. Your gift will strengthen churches and help transform communities. You can donate to With All Due Respect's featured causes here.This week, our hosts are grappling with the topic of sin. They discuss what sin is, and then ponder the relationship of desire to sin. In particular, is all sinful desire ... sinful? Michael and Megan don't entirely see eye to eye on this one!Writer and podcaster Elizabeth Oldfield, well-known as the host of The Sacred podcast, then joins the show for a wide-ranging discussion, including on her new book Fully Alive: Tending to the Soul in Turbulent Times.Finally, our hosts discuss the confronting - and beautiful - film Manchester By The Sea (2016).(01:32) - - For Arguments Sake (22:19) - - Be Our Guest (47:50) - - Through The Wardrobe Help internally displaced people in Africa!Disasters and conflicts have led to a record number of over 75 million internally displaced people, or IDPs, around the world. IDPs are people who have been forced to flee their homes but have not crossed international borders.  Almost half of all IDPs - more than the population of Australia and New Zealand combined - are in sub-Saharan Africa. Most of the displaced have left everything behind: their homes, belongings, and livelihoods. They urgently need food, shelter, clothing, and trauma counselling. So Anglican Aid has launched a Forced to Flee Emergency Appeal to provide essential aid to IDPs in Sudan, Nigeria, Kenya, and beyond. This aid will be distributed by local churches, who are sacrificially providing for the needs of the displaced, and pointing them to the God who is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.  To find out more about this appeal and make a tax-deductible gift, visit anglicanaid.org.au/wadr. 

This week our hosts ponder the role of animals in creation. What is the standing of animals in comparison to humans in the created order? Is it ever ok to eat animals? Do they go to heaven? Ethicist and Professor of Animal Theology Clair Linzey then joins the show to ponder these questions further, before Michael and Megan turn their attention to the 2017 film The Zookeeper's Wife, which tells the true story of two brave zookeepers in Warsaw who resisted the invading Nazi forces. (01:44) - For Arguments Sake (22:59) - Be Our Guest (43:40) - Through The Wardrobe Interested in giving The Week At CPX a listen? You can subscribe to it here. And for more information, check out The Centre for Public Christianity website.If you'd like to help bring The First Hymn documentary into being, click here to find out all you need to know about contributing.

Humans are learning creatures. We spend our whole lives picking up new skills, improving them, and finding new areas of knowledge to explore. This week Michael and Megan think through the Biblical implications of this, and along the way are joined by Zeeshan LaalDin. Zeeshan is a Project Officer with Anglican Aid. He will be delivering a keynote address at the upcoming Common Knowledge Conference, which looks at the role of education in eradicating global poverty.Finally, our hosts watch the 2005 TV adaptation of Thomas Hughes' classic 1857 novel Tom Brown's School Days.(01:52) - For Arguments Sake (19:11) - Be Our Guest (42:22) - Through the Wardrobe   Interested in giving The Week At CPX a listen? You can subscribe to it here. And for more information, check out The Centre for Public Christianity website.If you'd like to help bring The First Hymn documentary into being, click here to find out all you need to know about contributing.

This week, our hosts hold up a mirror to themselves and discuss the role of the pastor. They ponder a range of questions, including the Biblical job description of a pastor and whether the modern church is equipping its pastors well enough for the job. Principal of Morling College Tim MacBride then joins the show to discuss the challenges facing the pastoral profession.Finally, Michael and Megan riff on the 2001 film Wit (starring Emma Thompson), a cinematic adaptation of the play of the same name, which chiefly focuses on ... death. Interested in giving The Week At CPX a listen? You can subscribe to it here. And for more information, check out The Centre for Public Christianity website.If you'd like to help bring The First Hymn documentary into being, click here to find out all you need to know about contributing.

Neurodiversity is a topic that has seen an upswing of awareness in recent years.With more visibility than ever before, our hosts discuss whether neurodivergence is a good, or "fallen" condition.Writer and scholar Kate Morris then joins the show to discuss her own experiences raising a neurodivergent child, as well as her substack aimed at helping Christians love their neurodivergent friends and family.Finally, Micahel and Megan cast an eye over the hit ABC show Austin, featuring Love on the Spectrum star Michael Teo.  Interested in giving The Week At CPX a listen? You can subscribe to it here. And for more information, check out The Centre for Public Christianity website.If you'd like to help bring The First Hymn documentary into being, click here to find out all you need to know about contributing.

If you think of Australia, you're bound to imagine a few stereotypes of what life here is like: sun and sand might feature, and you will perhaps imagine we're a laidback nation of permanently relaxed people. Over the last year, the topic of what people think about Australia has come up with quite a few guests so I decided to compile an episode about these ideas. I chat first with Michael Jensen who spent half a year here on student exchange in the 1980s, and recently returned for another months-long stint: what had changed? Quite a lot, as you can imagine, and we had an interesting chat. Alex Zeringer, a German student now based in Ireland, came to Australia on a much more recent student program just last year, and I asked him about his impressions of my home town of Perth. Our reputation often precedes us, and Julia Kaplan told me her ideas about Australia and its people although she hasn't yet been here - but she's met enough Aussies abroad on her travels to get a good idea. Finally, I speak with Jules Park, who moved here from South Korea, and tells me some of her initial cultural shocks, including the tale of pink hair! Links: Brent and Michael are Going Places - https://www.brentandmichaelaregoingplaces.com/  Alex Zeringer on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexander-zeringer-532728130/  Julie Kaplan - https://www.juliekaplan.com/  Jules Park - Amazing Sydney Life on Instagram or TikTok - https://www.instagram.com/amazingsydneylife/  or https://www.tiktok.com/@amazingsydneylife  Join our Facebook group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers Join our LinkedIn group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://notaballerina.com/linkedin Sign up for the Thoughtful Travellers newsletter at Substack - https://thoughtfultravel.substack.com  Show notes: https://notaballerina.com/325 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Theology. It's a term often associated with old professors and dusty books. But theology is actually crucial for the church. So, why don't more Christians take an interest in it? Why has it become so .... stale? These are the questions our hosts (and resident theologians) grapple with. Speaking of childlike - Michael and Megan are joined this week by author Kaitlyn Scheiss, host of the Curiously Kaitlyn podcast where she fields questions about theology from children!Finally, our hosts cast an eye over the coming-of-age film adaptation of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret

This week, Meghan and Michael look at the epidemic of gendered violence sweeping through both the church and society at large. Our hosts look at what the Bible has to say on the issue and are then joined by expert consultant Carolyn Cousins for a discussion about what the church can do to help stamp it out.They then turn their attention to the program Asking For It, a look at the impacts of gendered violence, hosted by journalist and author Jess Hill who wrote the seminal See What You Made Me Do. Interested in giving The Week At CPX a listen? You can subscribe to it here. And for more information, check out The Centre for Public Christianity website.If you'd like to pick up a copy of Michael's book Subjects and Citizens, find everything you want to know here.

Politics might be something that we shy away from because it's so divisive—particularly in the current climate. But the gospel shapes us in the way we relate to our neighbours, and it gives us a fundamental lens to use in thinking about how we relate to one another and how we engage in political discourse. In this episode of the CCL podcast, Peter Orr speaks to Michael Jensen about his new book, “Subjects and Citizens”, which aims to helps Christians think about politics in light of the gospel. For an edited transcript and show notes, visit https://ccl.moore.edu.au/resources/podcast-episode-120/

This episode is brought to you by Anglican Aid. You can donate to its Because He First Loved Us Appeal and show Jesus' love to children in need this end of financial year.Grief is a universal experience. We all face it at some point in our lives. So, what's a Christian framework for walking through grief? How can we grieve well? Dr Kit Barker joins our hosts to tackle these questions.Our hosts then turn their attention to the Apple TV comedy-drama Shrinking - a program that explores the variety of experiences people have when it comes to grief.

This episode is brought to you by Anglican Aid. You can donate to its Because He First Loved Us Appeal and show Jesus' love to children in need this end of financial year.Welcome to another season of With All Due Respect!Megan Powell du Toit and Michael Jensen embark on another series of podcasts tackling some potentially divisive elements of culture with nuance, grace, and - of course- respect!This week, our hosts look at the phenomena of fandom and ask - is it possible for fandom to go far? Can a Christian engage in fandom in good faith?Both our hosts share what they're fans of (this episode is a judgment-free zone!) before casting their eye over Tabitha Carvan's book This Is Not A Book About Benedict Cumberbatch, a work which explores how an ordinary person can become obsessed by a certain middle-aged British actor. 

In this episode of "More Knowledge, More Wealth," your host Gabriel Shahin, a certified financial planner, is joined by Michael Jensen, the managing partner of Falcon Wealth Planning. They delve into Michael's journey from working in the traditional wirehouse environment at Merrill Lynch to finding his passion for holistic financial planning at Falcon Wealth Planning.

Welcome to the final episode of Season 8 of With All Due Respect!This week, Minister Jeri Jones Sparks and former Sydney Archbishop (and Michael's Dad!) Peter Jensen joins the show for a panel discussion on different church generations. The team look at the highs and lows of recent Australian church history, as well as what different generations of Christians today can learn from one other.Our hosts then discuss the TV series Pachinko, a critically acclaimed show that follows the stories of four generations of a Korean Family, between 1915 and 1989.

This week, Michael and Megan are joined by Stephen Judd, the former CEO of HammondCare, to discuss how - if at all - an organisation can be "Christian".Our hosts then discuss whether the broader church is an organisation, and if ministers can gain anything from the world of corporate wisdom.Finally, they turn their attention to the hit drama Propser, a new show that follows a family as they build a super-powerful, super-wealthy megachurch.

Here's what to expect on the podcast:Is it possible to lose weight without worrying about what food to eat and what to avoid?What strategies or practices can help transform a deprivation mindset into one of abundance?What is the hunger scale, and how does it function as a tool for managing eating habits?How does the communication between the gut and the brain influence various aspects of someone's well-being?And much more! About Shirley:Shirley Billigmeier has been a Body Image Specialist, Eating Consultant, Best-Selling Author, and Sought-After Speaker for more than 50 years. Shirley helps women, men, teens, and children resolve their issues with food and eating outside of any form of "dieting."Since the publication of her first book, Inner Eating (forward written by Michael Jensen, a professor and MD of Mayo Clinic Rochester), she has worked with over 10,000 clients on their weight loss journeys. Over the past four decades, she has refined her company, Innergetics, into a much more comprehensive, holistic solution than mindful eating alone.Shirley helps people recover the joy of eating and the "inner knowing" we are all born with when it comes to hunger. As a baby, we ate only when we were hungry, enjoyed every moment, and naturally stopped eating as soon as their body felt nourished. These inner triggers get lost over time. Discover how Shirley's four decades of honing this methodology have completely transformed countless lives. Never count a calorie again with this groundbreaking method. Once the gut and brain reconnect, much more than weight becomes vibrant and optimal! Connect with Shirley Billigmeier!Website: https://www.innergetics.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirley-billigmeier-33a49b5/Check out Shirley's book, Inner Eating: How to Free Yourself Forever from the Tyranny of Food, on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/Inner-Eating-Yourself-Forever-Tyranny/dp/0840796234 Connect with Candice Snyder!Website: https://hairhealthvitality.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candice.snyderInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/candicesny17/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/ICAN Institute: https://vl729.isrefer.com/go/mindandbody/PassionPurpose22/Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/

This week, Megan and Michael hash out one of the most controversial issues currently ruling the discourse; the conflict in the Israel and Gaza region.Our hosts think through how the Bible can guide Christians' response to the conflict.A Palestinian Christian and peacemaker joins the show to discuss the challenges facing faith groups in the conflict zone.Finally, our hosts discuss the film Women in Sink, which documents conversations with women of different faiths in the region.

Mark Twain once famously said, "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics".Our hosts this week are chatting about this third lie - statistics. With the age of social media now dictating how people access statistical data, are we literate enough to understand what we are reading when it comes to statistics? How does this affect trust in official information more broadly? And in a fallen world, where sin distorts everything, how much can we truly trust human knowledge?Statistician Alan Brnabic joins Michael and Megan to discuss these questions, and why we need statistics more broadly. Finally, our hosts cast their eye over Moneyball, a sports film that, against the odds, Megan quite enjoyed.

Tales of things going wrong - or almost - are always popular, and I think if you throw in the trickiness of a border crossing, these stories are top-notch entertainment! In this episode, I start off chatting with Michael Jensen about a triple-border experience in northern Thailand recently - made more fun by knowing exactly the spot he was talking about as I was lucky enough to visit that same spot just last year. I then talk to Antonio Cala who has not one but two border crossing tales to tell from a long motorcycle trip he and his wife took from the top to the bottom of Africa in 2022. The first involves the river border between Cameroon and the Central African Republic, a tale that had me worrying the whole time about hippos. Antonio's second story takes place on the border between Algeria and Mauritania, a spot that wasn't even a tourist border crossing at all until 2019, and let's just say, that doesn't go smoothly at all. Links: Michael Jensen - Brent and Michael are Going Places - https://www.brentandmichaelaregoingplaces.com/  Antonio Cala - Adventure Fix - https://www.adventurefix.co/  Episode 78 on Border Crossings - notaballerina.com/78  Join our Facebook group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://www.facebook.com/groups/thoughtfultravellers Join our LinkedIn group for Thoughtful Travellers - https://notaballerina.com/linkedin Show notes: https://notaballerina.com/317 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.