Podcast appearances and mentions of ruth morgan

As the 'Strike' exhibition wraps up at Cardiff Museum, Azim Ahmed embarks on an exploration into the role of churches during the strikes. What actions did they take, and were they sufficient? Through this journey, we uncover covert meetings between church leaders and politicians, and the emotional tale of a Welsh politician who lost faith—both in the church and spiritually—due to its perceived silence. This narrative shines a light on power, faith, and the complexities of moral responsibility in times of upheaval. We hear from former miner, and now curator for Big Pit Mining Museum, Ceri Thompson; Adam Price MS; Cynan Llwyd, the General Secretary of Cytun; Rev Steffan Jones; Church leader Ruth Morgan; and retired minister Dr Noel Davies.

This podcast summarises the article 'The impact of restricted grazing systems on the behaviour and welfare of ponies' by Roxane Kirton, Imogen Sandford, Eleanor Raffan, Sarah Hallsworth, Oliver H. P. Burman and Ruth Morgan.

In this conversation, Jo Shilton interviews Professor Ruth Morgan, a Professor of Crime & Forensic Science and Vice Dean (Interdisciplinary Entrepreneurship) at UCL, about her work at the intersection of science, technology, and the humanities. They discuss the use of AI in forensic science and the challenges of evidence interpretation, and they also touch on the importance of interdisciplinary approaches and the impact of culture and context on scientific observations. Professor Morgan shares her journey into forensic science and the need for evidential underpinning in forensic techniques. The conversation highlights the role of AI in fingerprint and DNA databases and the potential for AI to enhance evidence analysis in forensic science. The conversation explores the use of AI in forensic science and the challenges and opportunities it presents. It discusses the shift from traditional forensic methods to the analysis of digital footprints and the vast amount of data available. The conversation also delves into the challenges of bias and regulation in AI, as well as the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and the importance of human creativity in the age of AI.TakeawaysForensic science requires interdisciplinary approaches that bring together diverse ways of thinking and seeing.The interpretation of evidence in forensic science is influenced by culture, context, and the scientist's perspective.The development of fingerprint and DNA databases in forensic science has relied on algorithmic tools for searching and identification.AI has the potential to enhance evidence analysis in forensic science and improve the understanding of what evidence means in a forensic context. AI is transforming forensic science by enabling the analysis of digital footprints and the vast amount of data available.The shift from traditional forensic methods to AI-based analysis presents challenges in finding relevant material in a large ocean of data.Bias and regulation are important considerations in the use of AI in forensic science.Interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial in harnessing the full potential of AI in forensic science.Human creativity and craft are still essential in the age of AI, and AI should be seen as a tool to enhance human capabilities.

Tunnels have been the focus of much attention this week as the war in Gaza continues and 41 workers were rescued in India, after 17 days trapped underground. Forensic geoscientists Jamie Pringle and Ruth Morgan explain the science behind identifying what's beneath the surface, from above ground, and how you might work out what a tunnel is being used for. This winter, the Northern Lights are going to be the most spectacular they've been in twenty years. With the aurora borealis already appearing as far south as Stonehenge, Katie Herlingshaw, a space physicsist from the University Centre in Svalbard, explains what's happening. The Conference of the Parties, or COP28, begins in Dubai. BBC's Georgina Rannard gives us the rundown of which countries are the best and worst for sticking to climate goals and assesses the UK's own standing after Rishi Sunak rowed back on key climate commitments earlier this year.   The UK Covid-19 Inquiry hears from some of the most important ministers this week as key government ministers give evidence. BBC Health Reporter Jim Reed gives us the update. Presenter:  Marnie Chesterton Producers: Hannah Robins, Louise Orchard and Hannah Fisher Editor: Richard Collings Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth BBC Inside Science is produced in collaboration with the Open University.

Save Souls from a Tshirt: https://sjwellfire.com/shop/ Join our newsletter: https://sjwellfire.com/ Gab: https://gab.com/sjwellfire Support us to save souls via the news: https://sjwellfire.com/support/ or scott@sjwellfire.com paypal Prepare: https://sjwellfire.com/partners/ The World Economic Forum (WEF) recognizes exceptional young researchers whose groundbreaking work addresses pressing global challenges. Among the 2019 awardees, several research areas align with themes mentioned in biblical prophecies, such as the Days of Noah, AI advancements, One World Systems, and Science opposing the Word of God. This Fishcast dives into the research areas of the recognized scholars and explores how some of these advancements could potentially be misused for nefarious purposes, drawing parallels with the biblical concept of "iron mixed with clay." Days of Noah - Biohack Technology / Transhumanism / Seed War: The Days of Noah are often associated with a period of great technological advancement and moral degradation. Among the recognized young researchers, Ilana Brito from Cornell University made significant contributions to understanding the human microbiome and its implications for combating infectious diseases. Denise Morais da Fonseca's work focused on how the immune system recovers from infectious diseases in low- to middle-income countries. These advancements in biotechnology could lead to medical breakthroughs but could also raise ethical concerns if used to manipulate the human genome or engineer living organisms for harmful purposes, reflecting the idea of "biohack technology" and "seed war." Think about the plandemic. How can their research be highjacked for evil? AI - God, Quantum Computers: Advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and quantum computing have the potential to revolutionize various industries. Kim Young-Min from Seoul National University specializes in creating 3D models to facilitate tele-presence in augmented reality apps and assist robots in interacting with humans. Reminds me of men shall seek death and not find it. Or, live forever in Meta. Additionally, the research of Thomas Hermans from the University of Strasbourg focuses on designing self-replicating living systems and materials. While these developments have positive applications, there is concern that unchecked AI and self-replicating technologies could challenge the role of a higher power and blur the boundaries between creation and creator. It seems like science is playing God. One World Systems - New Laws: The concept of a globalized society with unified systems and new laws aligns with biblical prophecies of a "One World System." Ruth Morgan from University College London established an interdisciplinary forensic science research unit to minimize unsafe rulings in criminal justice systems. While the pursuit of a just legal system is commendable, in the context of a One World System, there could be potential risks of centralized control and loss of individual freedoms. Science Countering the Word of God: The Bible often speaks of conflicting ideologies and practices that challenge divine teachings. Ashley King from The Natural History Museum analyzes extraterrestrial materials to understand Earth's origins, while Wang Yihua from Fudan University explores quantum computing possibilities. Though these scientific endeavors aim to deepen our understanding of the world, conflicts may arise if interpretations clash with Biblical truth. Concerns of Iron Mixed with Clay: The biblical concept of "iron mixed with clay" signifies a mixture of strength and fragility, representing an unstable union. In the context of these research areas, advancements in technology, AI, and global governance could offer tremendous benefits but also come with potential risks if misused. For instance, the mind-control technologies and loss of free will, although theoretical at this stage, could pose ethical challenges if exploited to manipulate or control individuals. Conclusion: The recognition of young researchers by the World Economic Forum for their groundbreaking work is a testament to human ingenuity and determination to solve global challenges. However, it is essential to acknowledge that every scientific advancement carries both promises and potential dangers. As we continue to explore the frontiers of science and technology, it is crucial to ensure responsible and ethical use, safeguarding against misuse and manipulation. In light of biblical prophecies, it is essential for society to be vigilant and discerning, understanding the potential ramifications of scientific advancements on human values and your SOUL. Next, we cover the WEF future of education that we dissect as an online AI future to always check in and be audited. It is time to seek real wisdom and get saved and not enslaved.

In the early hours of March 25, 1977, Ruth Morgan woke from her sleep to a thump at the back door of her house. What she found on the other side of the door would raise more questions than answers. Visit my website at www.thestoryofpod.com Follow me on Instagram @thestoryofpod https://www.instagram.com/thestoryofpod/ TikTok @thestoryofpod You can also e-mail me at storiesbyregansnyder@gmail.com If you like my stories, please consider telling your friends about the podcast and leaving a 5 star review! Thank you for listening! Sources: https://medium.com/true-crime-by-cat-leigh/man-goes-missing-twice-his-body-is-then-found-in-the-desert-bd959260e5b https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Charles_Morgan

This new book considers how Australians have provided water and sewerage for growing, sprawling urban centres. In this land of drought and flooding rains, we may need to rethink water use strategies, including embracing centuries of Aboriginal knowledge, seeing water as a resource to be conserved, rather than wasted or exploited. Panel Dr. Margaret Cook is an environmental historian who specialises in the history of ‘natural' disasters in Australia, especially floods. The history of floods in the Brisbane River catchment was the subject of her PhD (UQ 2018) and is now a book, A River with a City Problem: A History of Brisbane Floods (UQ Press, 2019). Lionel Frost is an associate professor in the Department of Economics, and Head of the Monash Business School (Peninsula Campus). He is author of several books and articles on Australian and US urban history and Pacific Rim history, including contributions to the Cambridge History of Australia (2013), Cambridge World History (2015), and Cambridge Economic History of Australia (2015). He is current president of the Economic History Society of Australia and New Zealand. Dr. Ruth Morgan is an environmental historian, whose prize-winning work on the histories of water and climate has been generously funded by the Australian Research Council and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. She is a lead author in Working Group II of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's Sixth Assessment Report. Martin Shanahan is Professor of Economic and Business History at the University of South Australia and Elof Hansson Visiting Professor in International Business and Trade at Gothenburg University, Sweden. A recipient of the Butlin Prize in Economic History, he has also written on wealth and income distribution, international cartels, and water markets. Moderator Ms Claire Smith, Department of Management, Monash Business School

While it is perfectly acceptable to work a job that gives you the money you need to live a fulfilling life, finding a career that fits your ethos and passions can be immensely satisfying. South Australian career coach Ruth Morgan has just launched her first book "Career Awakening: How to Align Your Career with Your Soul Purpose". She joins Jennie Lenman to share some wisdom.

On The Alfred Daily Today: Why Ludwell soldier Paddy Bleakley MBE, had to pay respects to The Queen Stour Row counsellor Ruth Morgan on dealing with grief following The Queen's death Shaftesbury Ukrainian guests to join twin town trip to France Kate and Karren on Enmore Green's impressive sunflower Bob Kelley on the sale of Shaftesbury and Hine and Parsons' property purchase Short Story - 'Fake Coffee' by Richard Foreman Soundscapes - Bees in Cann Shaftesbury what's ons

In this crossover episode with Pandemic Planet, recorded during the International AIDS Conference in Montreal, Katherine speaks with Phelister Abdalla, of KESWA, the Kenya Sex Work Association, and Ruth Morgan Thomas, of the Global Network of Sex Work Projects (NSPW), about the intersection of sex work, HIV/AIDS, and the Covid-19 pandemic. Phelister and Ruth argue that sex workers' livelihoods have been uniquely disrupted by recurring curfews and lockdowns, noting that this often-stigmatized community has not benefitted from the social protection programs many countries established to support workers in the formal sector from loss of jobs or income during the early phases of the pandemic. They highlight how sex workers have instead been at the forefront of community-led initiatives that deliver antiretroviral medications, food, and other essential health commodities to each other, and consider how the integration of HIV/AIDS response into pandemic preparedness and response may affect sex workers and the community people living with HIV. Over the years and across many international AIDS conferences, sex workers have fought for their experiences to be taken into account and for their voices to be heard within the meetings' focus on policy and research agendas. Phelister Abdalla is the National Coordinator of the Kenya Sex Workers Alliance (KESWA) and the President of the Global Network of Sex Work Projects (NSPW), based in Nairobi. She is a single mother of three, and an active sex worker living with HIV for the last 11 years. Ruth Morgan Thomas is the Global Coordinator, Global Network of Sex Work Projects (NSPW). She has been involved in the sex industry for more than 30 years, including as a sex worker, an academic researcher at Edinburgh University, and a sex workers' rights advocate.

In this crossover episode with AIDS' Existential Moment, recorded during the International AIDS Conference in Montreal, Katherine speaks with Phelister Abdalla, of KESWA, the Kenya Sex Work Association, and Ruth Morgan Thomas, of the Global Network of Sex Work Projects (NSPW), about the intersection of sex work, HIV/AIDS, and the Covid-19 pandemic. Phelister and Ruth argue that sex workers' livelihoods have been uniquely disrupted by recurring curfews and lockdowns, noting that this often-stigmatized community has not benefitted from the social protection programs many countries established to support workers in the formal sector from loss of jobs or income during the early phases of the pandemic. They highlight how sex workers have instead been at the forefront of community-led initiatives that deliver antiretroviral medications, food, and other essential health commodities to each other, and consider how the integration of HIV/AIDS response into pandemic preparedness and response may affect sex workers and the community people living with HIV. Over the years and across many international AIDS conferences, sex workers have fought for their experiences to be taken into account and for their voices to be heard within the meetings' focus on policy and research agendas. Phelister Abdalla is the National Coordinator of the Kenya Sex Workers Alliance (KESWA) and the President of the Global Network of Sex Work Projects (NSPW), based in Nairobi. She is a single mother of three, and an active sex worker living with HIV for the last 11 years. Ruth Morgan Thomas is the Global Coordinator, Global Network of Sex Work Projects (NSPW). She has been involved in the sex industry for more than 30 years, including as a sex worker, an academic researcher at Edinburgh University, and a sex workers' rights advocate.

Ruth Morgan of Creating Healthy Careers shares her insights and lessons in developing as a coach and creating a viable, inspiring business. Ruth is a coach, author and speaker who knows what it takes to create a more meaningful and purposeful career – and how to remove the blocks that get in the way. In this interview, Ruth tells the story of how her business came to be, and how her own journey inspired her business. Connect with Ruth https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-morgan-creatinghealthycareers/ https://creatinghealthycareers.com/

Today I talk about environmental history and activism during the COVID pandemic with Andrea Gaynor, Katie Holmes, and Ruth Morgan. Prof Andrea Gaynor is an environmental historian and ARC Future Fellow at the University of Western Australia, where she is researching histories of urban wild nature. She is vice-president of the European Society for Environmental History and a convenor of the Beeliar Group of Professors for Environmental Responsibility. Prof Katie Holmes is an environmental historian teaching at La Trobe University in Melbourne and is Director of the Centre for the Study of the Inland. She writes on agricultural history and is currently working on two separate projects, one on drought and one on water. She also works in gender and oral history.  https://scholars.latrobe.edu.au/kbholmes Dr Ruth Morgan teaches at the Australian National University, where she is the Director of the Centre for Environmental History. She is writing an international history of climate change, under contract with Bloomsbury, and she is a Lead Author in Working Group II of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's Sixth Assessment Report. https://researchers.anu.edu.au/researchers/morgan-r

Clinical practice depends on the acquisition and analysis of evidence - detailed information from each patient's clinical history, laboratory tests, imaging scans and biopsies. Yet data on its own is not enough, and must always be interpreted in the context of each unique person. Similarly in forensic science, analytical data must be interpreted to make sense of a crime. This lecture discusses evidence and interpretation with a leading Professor of Crime and Forensic Sciences from UCL, Ruth Morgan.A lecture by Roger Kneebone and Ruth Morgan 17 FebruaryThe transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and-events/clinical-forensicsGresham College has been giving free public lectures since 1597. This tradition continues today with all of our five or so public lectures a week being made available for free download from our website. There are currently over 2,000 lectures free to access or download from the website.Website: http://www.gresham.ac.uk Twitter: http://twitter.com/GreshamCollege Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greshamcollege Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/greshamcollege

Resources : www.ed.ac.uk/vet Equine Obesity is defined as abnormal excessive fat that presents a risk to health. It is a disease of domestication. Cushing's Disease and Equine Metabolic Syndrome Fact Sheet: https://www.ed.ac.uk/files/imports/fileManager/Cushings%20and%20metabolic%20syndrome%20-%20updated.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nancy-mclean/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nancy-mclean/support

This week Ruth speaks on 'Life Paralysis' following on from her previous word on 'Opportunities'

This week's sermon, by Ruth Morgan.

In this week's sermon, Ruth looks at time, and how we use it to our best ability, in accordance with what God wants for our lives. 

In this sermon, Ruth talks about how sometimes, we find our paths blocked, and we must find a way to go around it. Using scripture, Ruth shows how we can navigate these blocks, and see God in every situation. 

In her Palm Sunday sermon, Ruth talks about how, in such uncertain times as these, we can be certain of someone. This message encourages us to keep our eyes upon Jesus, the Son, who came to save. 

In this week's sermon, Ruth talks about the gift God has given us, and about how we are called to use it for Him and His kingdom. 

In this ladies meeting, Ruth brings a word on how we often get caught up in the same things, and that sometimes we need to actively change our theme music. 

In this week's sermon, Ruth talks about how God can do great things with a few resources and an available heart. Taking from scripture, the story of Jesus feeding the 5000, she gives three points that we must be open to if God is going to use us for His glory. 

In this week's sermon, Ruth talks about how we are often tempted to hit the snooze button in our lives, because it is more comfortable and easier, but in reality, it means we lose out on any number of things that God has in store for us. 

Professor Ruth Morgan began her academic career studying geography. After a doctorate in forensic geoscience she became fascinated by forensic science more widely. Now she is Director of the University College London Centre for the Forensic Sciences. In this conversation we discuss the challenges of interpreting evidence within a criminal context and the intersection between laboratory science and human interaction in this complex and rapidly evolving field.

In this week's sermon, Ruth uses the story of Samson to illustrate why we need to make the right choices in life, in order to always keep God at the center instead of allowing ourselves to be tempted by things that aren't good for us. 

The UCL News Podcast talks to Professors Gloria Laycock, Ruth Morgan and Richard Wortley from the Department for Security and Crime Science and the Jill Dando Institute (JDI). We discuss setting up the Institute as part of broadcaster Jill Dando’s legacy, growing and developing it and the Department within the Engineering Faculty, the importance of forensic science and how we can apply crime science to today’s crimes. Guests were Gloria Laycock, Professor of Crime Science and the first Director of the JDI, Richard Wortley, Professor of Crime Science and the current Director of the JDI and Ruth Morgan, Professor of Crime and Forensic Science and Director of the UCL JDI Institute for Forensic Sciences.

In her sermon this week, Ruth talks about the invention of the sat nav, and about how we have our own personal guide, given straight from God in the form of the Bible. She then gives several points that we must follow if we are to avoid hitting 'road blocks' in our own lives.  For a more detailed write up, please click here.

In this week's sermon, Ruth compares the two very different characteristics of chickens and eagles. She asks us if we are living like a chicken instead of flying like an eagle, as God intended us to be doing.  For a more detailed write up, please click here.

Speaking at the first meeting of 'She', the new ladies' ministry at ABC, Ruth talks about the walls that we build up around us when we take on the words that others speak over us, and when we add to it with words we speak over ourselves. She then gives us key truths that God speaks about us, and encourages us to listen to these, and to descern the lies from these words.  For a more detailed write up, please click here. 

Why do people chase new jobs, or new businesses, thinking the grass will be greener on the other side, only to find they're left with more of the same? Ruth Morgan, a career wellbeing and success coach and the founder of Creating Healthy Careers, answers this question and many more from the world of ‘work'. Ruth coaches people to achieve success and new levels of high performance in their careers and business, but in a sustainable way, helping them optimise their wellbeing as well as their workplace. She draws on learnings from 25 years in the executive recruitment and career transition markets, where she saw addiction and fatigue impact the health, relationships and wellbeing of too many people. Ruth believes that a career should add to your life, not detract from it. And it starts with aligning your career with your passion and purpose. In this episode, Ruth shares her challenging, empowering and actionable steps to success with Bushy Martin. Get Invested is the podcast dedicated to time poor professionals who want to work less and live more. Join Bushy Martin, one of Australia's top 10 property specialists, as he and his influential guests share know-how on the ways investing in property can unlock the life you always dreamed about and secure your financial future. Remember to subscribe on your favourite podcast player, and if you're enjoying the show please leave us a review. Find out more about Get Invested here https://bushymartin.com.au/get-invested-podcast/  Want to connect with Bushy? Get in touch here https://bushymartin.com.au/contact/  This show is produced by Apiro Media - http://apiropodcasts.com

Why do people chase new jobs, or new businesses, thinking the grass will be greener on the other side, only to find they’re left with more of the same? Ruth Morgan, a career wellbeing and success coach and the founder of Creating Healthy Careers, answers this question and many more from the world of ‘work’. […] The post 30. Ruth Morgan on how to align your career with your passion and purpose appeared first on Bushy Martin.

This week, Ruth spoke on John 21:1-14, using the illustration of the fishermen to demonstrate how God requires our obedience.  For a more detailed write up, please click here. 

Wellbeing matters to board members personally and within and throughout the organisations they serve. This episode covers everything from personal wellbeing through to employee wellbeing, looking at ways we can incorporate wellbeing into our own lives and how, as board members, we can embed wellbeing throughout the organisation, making it positively contribute to business outcomes.

Join Roaming Mike and Roaming Jordan live from the greatest marketing conference that isn't about marketing. They interview the great and the good of behavioural science as they convene in Folkestone for one day of thinking differently. Featuring Rory Sutherland, Michael Pawlyn, Nicholas Christakis, Caroline Webb, Ruth Morgan, John Kay and more.

Today, Ruth's sermon for Father's Day showed us four points about God that makes him 'The Perfect Father'. For a more detailed write up, please click here. 

*Warning: this podcast had ALL the technical issues, we shall get our Skype game right.* Through first-hand accounts, She Called Me Woman challenges us to rethink what it means to be a Nigerian ‘woman', negotiating relationships, money, sexuality and freedom, identifying outside the gender binary, and the difficulties of achieving hopes and dreams under the constraints of societal expectations and legal terrorism. “We decided to put together this collection of thirty narratives to correct the invisibility, the confusion, the caricaturising and the writing out of history.” The book's editors and creators were inspired by similar books such as Bareed Mista3jil by the organisation Meem about Lebanon; Facing the Mirror: Lesbian Writing from India edited by Ashwini Sukthankar; and Tommy Boys, Lesbian Men and Ancestral Wives: Female Same-Sex Practices in Africa edited by Ruth Morgan and Saskia Wierenga about Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania and Uganda. The Wild Ones, Tiff and Manda poured a glass and sat down to chat about Azeenarh Mohammed, one of the editors of the anthology and asked how exactly did they make a plan about this thang. A podcast by two queer African girls trying to get through life. Follow The Wildness on Instagram @the.wildness and Facebook: The Wildness with Tiff & Manda Amanda on Twitter manda_hodge and Instagram: manda_hodge HOLAAfrica: www.holaafrica.org IG: insta_holaa Twitter and Facebook: HOLAAfrica Links to check out: The publishers, Cassava Republic speak on their works: https://www.cassavarepublic.biz/products/she-called-me-woman She Called Me Woman on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/She-Called-Me-Woman-Nigerias/dp/1911115596 Ms Afropolitan chats on her site about the book: https://www.msafropolitan.com/2018/03/she-called-me-woman-cassava-republic.html Brittle Paper Review of She Called Me Woman: https://brittlepaper.com/2018/03/review-cassava-republics-called-woman-queer-nigerian-women-speak-cisi-eze/ The editors of She Called me Woman speak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ej24VOjaBgo&feature=youtu.be

In this week's sermon entitled "Purpose", Ruth draws our attention to six things  that we need to remember when trying to find and follow our purpose, and then gives us seven things that we can do to try and discover and follow the purpose of God for our lives.  For more information, please click here

Ruth began her first sermon of 2018 by asking us how we pack when we go on holiday. Do we pack too much stuff, or are we the kind of person who counts out the exact number of outfits, and then doubles that, just in case? She asked, “Do you take to much stuff with you?” Abraham Lee, an explosive ordnance disposal officer for seven years said that when on a mission, the team would literally only carry what was essential and would contribute to the task. He said that to carry anything extra would be pointless. We all carry excess baggage in life; unnecessary weight that we don't need to carry, and yet, we all do it. Over time, our emotional cargo mounts up and begins to weigh us down. There are so many things that we pick up and put in our bag to carry, such as negative attitudes, stresses, angst towards others, bitterness and unforgiveness. These can fill us up and all leave an unnecessary weight for us to carry on our backs. This emotional baggage can build up so quietly and steadily that we might not even realise how heavy it has become, and how much weight it places on our hearts and minds. We need to deal with these things, or we will continue to carry them, and this is when we learn tools like bitterness, denial, unforgiveness, revenge and holding grudges. If we don't deal with our past, and we don't deal with our issues, we choose to carry them, and when we carry these things, it is like carrying weeds inside your heart, that grow so quickly and are so strong that they choke all the good, healthy plants around it. Often, we allow what happens to us to define us, and this is really dangerous as it can lead to us not being who, and where we are meant to be as Children of God. Ruth talked about an old legend about three men who each carried two sacks. The first man hid all of the good things, and focused on the bad things, stopping to examine them so often that he barely made any progress at all. The second man, kept all his mistakes in the sack on his back, and all the good things in front of him, so he could show them off to everyone. He was weighed down by bad things but couldn't brink himself to put them down. The third man, kept all the good things in the front sack, but unlike the second man, the sack on his back was empty because he had cut a hole in it so that all the bad things went straight through the sack, leaving him free of the burden of carrying them. Turning to Scripture, she looked at some people who allowed what they were carrying in their hearts to affect the promise God had over them. Moses had just led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. Travelling through the desert, they arrived at the border of the Promised Land. Moses sent twelve men to survey the land. Referring then to her main scripture, Numbers 13:25-33, we read that the men came back to report to Moses, and although two of the men seemed of the opinion that they could enter the land and take it with no problem, the other ten men, so consumed with what they were carrying from their past, talked of far more powerful people that they would never be able to overcome. Ruth then talked of three points. The first of these is: What you carry will affect YOUR PERSPECTIVE Twelve men were send into the same land, saw and experienced exactly the same things, and yet came back with two totally different views. It's all about perspective, and what you carry has a direct impact on your perspective. You can often tell how people have dealt with past hurts, by looking at how they deal with their current issues. The sayings, ‘hurting people hurt people', and what goes around comes around' are a very poignant reminder that when we don't deal with issues in our lives, they become deeply rooted in our spirit, and then, when trials and circumstances come our way, we automatically head to the ways we know of dealing with things, even though these are not good ways. In the same way, their previous treatment at the hands of the Egyptians caused the ten spies to doubt, and to question their ability to take the land, even though God Himself had promised the land to them. They were so close, and yet their doubt meant that they never got to enter the Promised Land. These spies were carrying four things which prevented them from being able to step out in faith. Doubt Self-Deprecation Fear Unbelief In stark contrast, Joshua and Caleb were carrying faith. They believe in themselves, in their people, and in their God. They had courage, and, knowing that God was on their side, and believing this, they had confidence in the outcome because they were doing the will of God. When we haven't dealt with things in the past, it will change how we see the world. It becomes about us and not about God. The ten men were influenced by their past and wanted to rebel. This is a time when we can begin to carry things like hurt, bitterness, fear, doubt and ungratefulness, if we haven't dealt with things in our life. The situation appears much bigger than us, and we can see ourselves as incapable. This is when we begin to question God's ability. This is what happened to the Israelites when the ten spies were coming from a place of negativity. It is hard to imagine. They were literally on the brink of the promised land, and yet, doubt and the baggage they were carrying made them think that returning to the land of slavery is a better option. Instead of reaching out for all God had for them, they were too busy hanging on to the past and carrying all of their past issues. Ruth warned us to be careful whose bag we pick up. Family and friends can often offload stuff onto us, and this can risk it becoming our issue too. Often our first impressions can be clouded by other's baggage and before we know it, we have judged someone without even having met them. What you're carrying will affect your PACE It should have taken eleven days for the Israelites to get to the Promised Land, but instead it took almost forty years. When we carry around issues, rather than dealing with them, it causes us to slow down. Our burden prevents us from moving freely. Instead, we need to look to Hebrews 12, which instructs us to “strip off every weight that slows us down”. God can't bless unforgiveness. He can't bless judgement, and he can't bless us trying to get even. In short, God can't bless our mess. The truth is that while we use our energy to focus on our hurts, and disappointments, we can't move forward, and find ourselves slipping backwards. We need to live in the fulness of God, if we are to achieve our breakthrough and reach our promised land. Maybe this is the time when we need to look at our bags and unpack some stuff. What you carry will affect your PURPOSE Some of the Israelites in the wilderness never got to reach the promised land. Not even Moses did. Ruth emphasised how sad this is. After everything they had been through to get there, they missed out at the last minute because they allowed baggage into their lives which weighed them down and prevented them from moving forward into the full purpose God had for them. Ruth told us that the way to miss God's will is really simple. All we have to do is ignore what God is saying. God had told the Israelites that He would deliver them (Exodus 5:6-8), but rather than listening to Him, they listened to men and ignored God, moving away from what He had promised. In the same manner, when we allow negative thoughts and feelings space in our hearts, God is pushed out. Speaking then about what we need to do to unpack our bag, Ruth gave us eight points: Confront the past honestly – we can't alter the past, but we can alter how we view it and how it affects us. Be aware of our thoughts – we mustn't allow our energy to be wasted on negative thinking. Start anew – take steps to remove old habits and routines, creating a new existence in God. Forgive others – it will do us more good than it will do them. Go to God – ask Him to heal our hurts Meet together – if we are dealing with past hurts and carrying excess baggage, we mustn't avoid Church. Choose our friends wisely – we must surround ourselves with people who will nourish and build us up Know what God says – He loves us He accepts us He cares about us He has not forgotten about us He sees us He knows us He provides for us He will not abandon us. He will not abuse us He will not forsake us He will help us He will transform us He will choose to forget our past He will heal our pains He will hold our hand He will restore us He will give us hope He will give us a future He will deal with our hurts In closing, Ruth encourages us to strip off every weight that slows us down so that we may run the race God has set our before us with endurance. He is waiting for us to come to Him with everything. Every part of us, and all that we are, so that He can give us all that He is.     Scriptures: Numbers 13, Hebrews 3:19, Hebrews 12, Luke 6:37, Romans 12:17-19, Exodus 5:6-8, Philippians 3:13, Philippians 4:8, 2Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 4:32, 1Peter 5:7, Psalm 92:13, Luke 6:45

Ruth Morgan Final by Radio Goolarri

When European Settlers arrived in Western Australia they brought their own conceptions of water security and agriculture with them. Initially the land around what is now Perth was presented as a green and pleasant land. But the reality was very different. The water supply of south Western Australia fluctuates throughout the year and as a result, ground water resources and their demand rise and fall in response to prevailing patterns of rainfall. The flow of rivers varies according to the amount of rain the Westerlies bring to the region, leading past engineers to classify the region around Perth as a ‘hydraulically difficult country’. This tough reality complicates agricultural production in the region and turns Perth's suburban green spaces and gardens into a political hot potato. Add climate change into this already fraught mix, and it is expected that the current drying trend will contribute to further desiccate this already dry land. The title of a recent book about the water history of Western Australia, “Running out?”, seems to refer to this uncertain future. However, “Running out?” authored by Historian Ruth Morgan of Monash University in Melbourne, is by no means a story of doom and gloom. It argues that Western Australians have a strong sense of their vulnerability to water scarcity and climate variability and this has long fueled environmental anxieties. To understand these real or perceived perceptions of water vulnerability, Morgan’s book places those anxieties in their ever changing historical contexts. This edition of the podcast explores the history of these water anxieties with Ruth Morgan and asks the question - what lessons can be learned from the water history of Western Australia. Music credits “River” by Jeris “Nightmare (Australian Mix) - Cardboard Love” by DJStupid “Out in the rain” by offlinebouncer All tracks available from ccMixter

In this edition of the EVJ podcast, Ruth Morgan discusses their paper, entitled ‘Treatment of equine metabolic syndrome: a clinical case series' and Sarah Smith discusses their paper ‘Comparison of the in-feed glucose test and the oral sugar test’.