Podcasts about Tonga

Currently streaming on Apple TV+, “Chief of War” marks a breakout role for rising actor Siua Ikale'o, who plays Nahi, the youngest brother of Ka'iana (Jason Momoa).   Created by Jason Momoa and Thomas Pa'a Sibbett, “Chief of War” delivers an epic and unprecedented retelling of the unification and colonization of Hawaii, from an indigenous perspective. Momoa stars as warrior Ka'iana, striving to unite the islands in the late 18th century ahead of Western colonization.    To prepare for his role, Siua underwent immersive training in conversational Hawaiian (‘Ōlelo Hawai'i), sailing a traditional Wa'a canoe, Hawaiian martial art Lua, and stunt choreography.   Born in California and raised in the island Kingdom of Tonga, Siua is fluent in Tongan and deeply rooted in Polynesian culture. He made his television debut in 2022 with a guest star appearance on NCIS: Hawai'i as hitman Ricky Sio.   Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)  

Born in New Zealand, raised in Tonga, and recruited off a rugby pitch—Steven “Venny” Pāea fought his way from being a sixth-string JUCO walk-on to becoming a second-round NFL Draft pick for the Chicago Bears.   In this episode of the Bigger Life Podcast, Venny shares the raw truth behind his journey:   Leaving rugby behind and stepping into American football at 15 Culture shock, learning English, and gaining 65 lbs to earn a shot How “burn the ships” became his mantra at Snow College Breaking the NFL Combine bench press record with 49 reps of 225 lbs Draft day nerves, playing alongside legends like Brian Urlacher, Julius Peppers, and Devin Hester Why faith and family—not football—are his true peak His mission now: mentoring youth, guiding athletes, and building a life of impact after the league     This is a story of grit, humility, and perspective—from small islands to the biggest stage in sports.   Watch, listen, and be inspired to chase your bigger life.

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Título en el Sudamericano 2025 y clasificación mundialista para Uruguay. Tonga y Canadá lograron plaza para Australia 2027 sin jugar. Desenlace temporada regular Currie Cup. 6ª jornada Bunnings NPC. Con Carles de Borja, Urbano Nuviala y Javier Señarís, by https://www.divertisenvivo.com/producto/leinster-vs-munster/Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Hablemos de Rugby. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/644699

The Government is cracking down on serious immigration breaches. It's announced it will strengthen deportation settings on the same day that Immigration New Zealand revealed there are more than 20,000 people who have overstayed their visa. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says there are gaps in the current system. For example, under the current rules, someone who commits a serious crime can't be liable for deportation if they've held a residence visa for more than 10 years. Stanford says they're fixing that. Where migrants don't follow the conditions of their visa, she says, I've made it clear to Immigration New Zealand compliance and enforcement actions are a priority. Immigration New Zealand said on Thursday that as of July 1, there were around 20,980 people, call it 21,000 people, in New Zealand who have overstayed their visa. This is the first estimate to be carried out using a new methodology, which the agency believes has better accuracy than the previous one used in 2017. From what I understand, Immigration, New Zealand was going through a major overhaul of its computer systems, so there will be new methodology and more accurate numbers. So in terms of nationalities, there are 2,599 individuals from Tonga who are believed to be overstayers. Remember the Tongan under 21 rugby team who were on tour here in 2003? Almost half the team failed to show when the 30 strong squad checked in for their flight home. And I don't think many of them were found. So for 22 years, these young men have grown into middle-aged men and have been living and working in New Zealand. There were 2,577 from China, 2,213 from the US, which was a bit of a head scratcher for most of us. The Greens have called for an amnesty for overstayers. They've long called for amnesties – they think there should be one every year just to sort of tidy things up, if you will. And better residency pathways for migrants, and they really want the Government to announce on this time. And do you know what, I think they should. Because if you look back to what a mess immigration New Zealand was, let me take you back to the bad old days. Iain Lees-Galloway was Minister for Immigration and was failing miserably in that job. It was a mess. Labour and New Zealand First had campaigned, saying we're going to restrict the number of migrants coming to New Zealand. It's going to be a New Zealand first, kind of a country, and we're going to cut the number of migrants. But when they came in, they realised just how important overseas labour is, globally and in New Zealand. If you turned off the flow of migrants coming into the country there'd be a big hit to Kiwi businesses, the profit margins of employers, to New Zealand's economic performance overall. So once they formed their coalition government, they thought, oh bloody hell no, we can't really make good on that. What are we going to do? So they decided to pull the handbrake on the number of residency applications that could be approved, but they increased the number of people on temporary visas. People on temporary visas can apply to become residents, so there were more and more people joining the residency queue, and it got bigger and bigger and bigger. In 2020, there were 38,787 skilled migrant applications stuck in the residency queue. When Labour took office with New Zealand First, there was just 10,000. So that you had people coming in who were on temporary visas and then got stuck because they couldn't apply for residency. You had skilled migrants and with people on the low wage all applying, none of them given priority. Then they created two queues, the priority and the non-priority, because they realised that doctors and skilled engineers were leaving the country because it was just taking too long. All politicians do this. You make a promise, you get in and you realise that it's unsustainable, so you just have to try and fudge it. So when you have been waiting and waiting and waiting for years and years and years, I can kind of understand where there might be a few overstayers. You've made a life for yourself, you're confident that you'll be accepted if and when Immigration New Zealand gets around to processing your application, and in the meantime, life goes on. And all of a sudden you find that you're an overstayer. I can kind of see how it happens. So I'd be for an amnesty and anybody who's kept their nose clean, who has been working, who has been living an exemplary life. Let them stay. Anyone who so much as shoplifted a packet of chewing gum – they can go back from whence they came, but anybody else of these overstayers, I'd say give them a chance. It was Immigration New Zealand from start to finish who was in chaos. Part of that was to do with an incompetent minister, or an incompetent series of ministers, part of that was to do with unsustainable election promises that they then had to fudge. And part of that is to do, I think, with the change over to a new computing system which caused unconscionable delays for people who are trying to get residency. You might know more about it than I if you were one of those who was desperately waiting for Immigration to process whatever application you might have had in force. So I would love to hear from you if you have had experience of dealing with Immigration New Zealand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Associate Professor Rebecca Carey from the University of Tasmania and a crew of over 40 people have embarked on a 54 day long scientific voyage to learn more about the driving forces behind the 2022 eruption of the Hunga Volcano. Ash catches up with her from the CSIRO research vessel, RV Investigator to learn more.Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/tunefmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charles Lomu's gentle and religious life in Tonga with his grandparents showed him the meaning of love. He was on track to being a young, in-demand Rugby League player when grief shook his family, and Charles turned down a dark path.He ended up in periodic detention in jail.Today, the power of barbering is a tool the youth worker uses to steer young men away from the dangerous path he experienced, and to teach them to be men.Further informationOriginally broadcast July 2022.This episode was produced by Alice Moldovan. The executive producer was Carmel Rooney.Standout Story – Colin HayHear Sarah's conversation with Colin Hay:https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/conversations/colin-hay-rpt/10573618You can read all about the Conversations origin story on the ABC News website.https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-03/richard-fidler-reflects-on-20-years-of-conversations/105495784This episode of Conversations touches on pusiaki, barbering, jail, prison, youth detention, Tonga, grandparents, grandparenting, footy, youth work, familial care, periodic detention, barber and hairstyling.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

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In Pacific Waves today: Tonga's former AG backing monarchy for diplomacy control; Cook Islands govt considering exploration extension; Faith-driven boxer set to represent Samoa in Liverpool. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Legacy of Pacific musicians remembered at awards; Fiji hub helping businesses become investment-ready; Rugby rivals Tonga and Samoa prepare for battle.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Two Clare women will represent Ireland at one of the world's biggest military rugby tournaments next week. Former Ennis Fire Brigade member and current Clare County Council employee, Lieutenant Norah Murphy from Kilkishen, and Gunner Patricia Coote from Inagh have both been selected for the Irish Defence Forces women's team competing in the International Defence Rugby Competition in the UK. The tournament will bring together elite military teams from across the globe, with fixtures at venues including the Royal Military Academy in Sandhurst and the championship final at Kingsholm Stadium in Gloucester. Ireland took on Zambia on August 17th, and will take on the UK on August 21st, and Tonga on August 25th. To tell us more about the competition and their selection, Alan morrissey was joined by Norah Murphy, Irish Defence Forces women's team and Patricia Coote, Irish Defence Forces women's team. PHOTO CREDIT: defence_forces_rugby via Instagram

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This week on Tagata o te Moana: dengue continues its march in Samoa. The King of Tonga is undoing democratic reforms. Vanuatu's security and economic deal with Australia is closer. Also today Pacific heart health, outside nations told not to meddle in the Pacific. Also Pacific youth on security, Bougainville's election and mining the Cook Islands sea floor.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: 'Outsiders' are to blame for PIF tensions - NZ foreign minister; New bill gives Tonga's King control over diplomacy; Samoan director celebrates debut feature film success. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Are more and more Pacific women getting off the sidelines and into the game? What drives them? How is sport an escape from the challenges they face as women? How important is it for girls in the Pacific to get involved in sport? We meet women from a range of countries, clubs and initiatives to learn about the opportunities created by sport, the barriers women and girls face in participation and the success stories from the grassroots to the world stage.  This week's episode of Sistas, Let's Talk is a repeat of the show broadcast on the 31st August 2023

Patriots players Joshua Dobbs, Austin Hooper, Jeremiah Pharms Jr., Khyiris Tonga, Kyle Williams, and Milton Williams address the media on Monday, August 11, 2025. TIMECODE: HOOPER 00:00-04:08DOBBS 04:08-11:44PHARMS 11:44-13:56TONGA 13:56-16:38KWILLIAMS 16:38-21:17MWILLIAMS 21:17-26:25See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I detta All Time Best Of-avsnitt gör vi ett återbesök till vårt möte med psykologen, föreläsaren och författaren Johan Bergstad.Vi pratar om hur man ska gå tillväga för att vara mer i nuet och behålla uppmärksamheten på det man har framför sig. Vi går in på vikten av meditation, stresshantering, testar övningar för att skapa fokus och pratar om hur vi kan öka medvetenheten kring kroppens signaler. Dessutom får vi höra den dramatiska historien om när Johan och hans familj reste till ön Tonga i Stilla havet, och fastnade mitt i den värsta cyklonen landet mött på 60 år. Ett otroligt lärorikt och spännande avsnitt! Tusen tack för att du lyssnar!Besök Johan Bergstads hemsida.Beställ boken och skaffa appen Hjärnfokus eller Jon Kabat-Zinn Meditations:Följ Johan Bergstad på:InstagramLinkedInFacebookTa del av våra kurser på Framgångsakademin.Beställ "Mitt Framgångsår".Följ Alexander Pärleros på Instagram.Följ Alexander Pärleros på Tiktok.Bästa tipsen från avsnittet i Nyhetsbrevet.I samarbete med Convendum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Tagata o te Moana from RNZ Pacific with Don Wiseman; Samoans turn to traditional remedies to try and overcome dengue; Bougainville's path ahead as it pushes towasrd independence; Tonga is coming ever closer to mining the sea floor in a remote part of the Pacific; Pasifika unemployment in New Zealand is soaring; and the concerns in the Cook Islands at the side effects of the very healthy tourism numbers.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

SkyMiles Status, Luxury Cruises & Tonga Island Savings – Hot Travel Deals Ready to upgrade your travels? In this episode, we're sharing this week's hottest travel deals, including how to get free Delta SkyMiles Medallion Status, luxury 7-night Celebrity Cruises in AquaClass, a once-in-a-lifetime private island escape in Tonga with whale swims included, and a Viking Ocean Cruise to chase the Northern Lights—with free airfare. Whether you're booking with points or planning a bucket list getaway, these curated travel deals will help you travel better, for less. See ALL the Travel Deals Here! Here's the Deals: 1. Right now, Delta is having a SkyMiles Medallion Status Match Challenge, and this rarely happens! Delta is matching Southwest elite flyers to Gold or Platinum Medallion Status FREE and includes free checked bags, same-day confirmed changes, and higher mile earning Enroll in Delta Status Match Here 2. 7-Night Celebrity Cruises – AquaClass (and these are their All-Included rates that include a Classic Drinks Package and unlimited. Basic Wi-Fi package, and the rates are even less if you don't want either of these included. Valid for bookings made until August 11th September 7, 2025 • Itinerary: Grand Cayman, Mexico, Jamaica & Perfect Day at CocoCay • Departure: Miami, Florida • AquaClass All-Included Rate: $1,771 September 14, 2025 • Itinerary: San Juan, St. Maarten & Perfect Day at CocoCay • Departure: Miami, Florida • AquaClass All-Included Rate: $1,720 September 21, 2025 • Itinerary: Grand Cayman, Mexico, Jamaica & Perfect Day at CocoCay • Departure: Miami, Florida • AquaClass All-Included Rate: $1,721 September 28, 2025 • Itinerary: St. Maarten, St. Thomas & Bahamas • Departure: Miami, Florida • AquaClass All-Included Rate: $1,694 Here's the link 3. This week's All-Inclusive Resort Spotlight is very unique: The Bucket List Family has just launched the Bucket List Collection, featuring the private island of Mounu Island, Tonga. You can currently save $750/Night with this offer. Includes ALL meals, whale swims, and transfers from VAV airport Valid: Aug 11–Oct 15, 2025, Book the Mounu Promo 4. Viking Ocean Cruises has an In Search of the Northern Lights 13-day cruise from Bergen to London (Jan–March 2026), FREE Airfare Included, Gratuities, Prime Aurora Viewing Season Sailings Jan 17 – Mar 18, 2026. Here's the link to learn more. _________________________________________________________________

Auckland will host a a cracking quartet of rugby league test matches later this year. The Jillaroos as well as Tonga and Samoa's men and women, come to town to contest the Pacific Championship starting in October. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

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In Pacific Waves today: Tonga govt signs new contract with mining group; More help needed to tackle dengue - Samoa health leader; Cook Islands relationship with NZ will remain - PM Mark Brown; Pasifika voices stand in Auckland local elections. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: Earthquake triggers tsunami warning in Tonga; Experts on earthquake's impact in the Pacific; CNMI residents advised to 'prepare' following earthquake; Unpacking historical ICJ ruling for Pacific communities. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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Tune-in as we share our biggest takeaways from day 6 of Patriots Training Camp. We talk which rookies are standing out on the offensive and defensive lines. We share our positive and not so positive observations of the offense, veterans and kickers. Plus, DT Khyiris Tonga joins us in-studio to talk defensive preparation, the trenches and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Patriots players Khyiris Tonga, Joshua Dobbs, Harold Landry III, Craig Woodson, Cole Strange, and Alex Austin address the media on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. TIMECODE: TONGA / 00:00-05:43DOBBS / 05:43-12:20LANDRY / 12:20-15:58WOODSON / 15:58-19:40STRANGE / 19:40-21:06AUSTIN / 21:06-25:26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Pacific Waves today: Tonga government considering contract with mining group; Tonga's domestic airline back up and running; Samoan athlete drafted in European League of football; Cook Islands 60th anniversary attracts thousands. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In this episode of the Crux True Survival Story Podcast, hosts Julie Henningsen and Kaycee McIntosh recount the astonishing real-life story of six teenage boys from Tonga who were stranded on a deserted island for 15 months in 1965. Contrary to the dark narrative of 'Lord of the Flies,' these boys formed a harmonious and organized mini-society, showcasing the best of human nature under harrowing conditions. The hosts dive deep into the boys' journey from near-death encounters and sheer survival to their eventual rescue by an Australian sea captain. Join us for this heartwarming tale of ingenuity, camaraderie, and the indomitable human spirit. 00:00 Welcome to the Crux True Survival Story Podcast 00:28 Introducing the Real-Life 'Lord of the Flies' 01:22 The Boys' Bold Plan to Sail to Fiji 06:44 Disaster Strikes: The Storm and Shipwreck 10:32 Surviving on Ata Island 13:07 Creating a New Society 16:25 The Boys' Ingenious Solutions 19:14 Losing Hope and the Community's Desperation 20:40 A Miraculous Survival 22:27 The Rescue by Peter Warner 28:19 The Boys' Homecoming 31:22 Life After the Island 34:06 The Story Goes Viral 39:45 Lessons from the Castaways 40:51 Closing Remarks and Call to Action Listen AD FREE: Support our podcast at patreaon: http://patreon.com/TheCruxTrueSurvivalPodcast Email us! thecruxsurvival@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecruxpodcast/ Get schooled by Julie in outdoor wilderness medicine! https://www.headwatersfieldmedicine.com/ References https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tT1C4BSRzak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHO_RlJxnVI Wikipedia: "Tongan castaways" VICE: "I Spent 15 Months Shipwrecked on an Uninhabited Island" CBS News: "A real life Lord of the Flies: The 50-year-old story of a group of teens stranded on an island" My Modern Met: "In 1965, Six Boys Were Stranded on a Deserted Island for 15 Months—and They All Survived" RNZ: "The true story of six Tongan teenage castaways in 1965" The Guardian (Rutger Bregman): "The 'real Lord of the Flies': a survivor's story of shipwreck and salvation" Wikipedia: "Peter Warner" Matangi Tonga: "'Ata and its archaeology" Existing Films and Media "The Castaways" (1966) A Channel 7 television documentary/reenactment was filmed in October 1966, just after the boys were rescued. Peter Warner arranged with Channel 7 in Sydney to film their story and used £150 (USD $203) from the sale of the rights to compensate the stolen boat's owner. The Channel 7 television crew sailed with Warner and the boys back to ʻAta to film a re-enactment of their story, which was broadcast in October 1966. WikipediaDocastaway One 16mm film copy of the 1966 documentary survives today and is available on YouTube. The Six Tongan Castaways of Ata Island | The Real Lord of the Flies Documentary by Álvaro Cerezo (2020) In 2015, Spanish explorer Álvaro Cerezo spent 10 days on ʻAta island with Kolo Fekitoa, one of the castaways (by then in his mid-60s). The two men lived there alone and survived on coconuts, fish, and seabirds, exactly as the boys did back in 1965. In summer 2020, Cerezo released a documentary of his experience with Kolo and a book detailing the 15-month ordeal of the castaways. The Six Tongan Castaways of Ata Island | The Real Lord of the Flies CBS 60 Minutes Feature (2021) CBS News produced a detailed segment about the story for 60 Minutes, featuring interviews with survivors Mano Totau and Sione Fataua, as well as Peter Warner. Wikipedia: "Tongan castaways" VICE: "I Spent 15 Months Shipwrecked on an Uninhabited Island" CBS News: "A real life Lord of the Flies: The 50-year-old story of a group of teens stranded on an island" My Modern Met: "In 1965, Six Boys Were Stranded on a Deserted Island for 15 Months—and They All Survived" RNZ: "The true story of six Tongan teenage castaways in 1965" The Guardian (Rutger Bregman): "The 'real Lord of the Flies': a survivor's story of shipwreck and salvation" Wikipedia: "Peter Warner" Matangi Tonga: "'Ata and its archaeology"

Leitura Bíblica Do Dia: 1 PEDRO 4:7-11 Plano De Leitura Anual: SALMOS 40–42; ATOS 27:1-26  Já fez seu devocional hoje? Aproveite e marque um amigo para fazer junto com você! Confira:  Em junho de 1965, seis adolescentes saíram da ilha de Tonga onde moravam, na Polinésia, e partiram em busca de aventura. Na primeira noite, a tempestade quebrou o mastro e o leme da embarcação e eles ficaram à deriva por dias, sem mantimentos, antes de chegar à ilha desabitada de 'Ata. Foram 15 meses até serem encontrados. Os rapazes montaram uma horta, escavaram troncos de árvores para armazenar água da chuva e improvisaram uma academia. Quando um deles quebrou a perna, eles fizeram uma tala com gravetos e folhas. Resolviam suas discussões com reconciliação, começavam e terminavam o dia cantando e orando. Todos foram resgatados saudáveis e suas famílias maravilharam-se, pois já tinham antecipado os seus funerais. Ser cristão no primeiro século pode ter sido uma experiência de isolamento. Talvez eles tenham se sentido perseguidos por sua fé, afastados da família e à deriva. Pedro os encorajou a permanecer disciplinados nas orações, amar uns aos outros e usar todas as suas habilidades para realizar a obra (1 PEDRO 4:7-8,10-11). No tempo certo, Deus os restauraria, sustentaria e os fortaleceria (5:10). Em tempos de provação, é necessário ter a “fé como a de um náufrago”. Oramos, somos solidários na obra, e Deus nos conduz.   Por:  SHERIDAN VOYSEY 

What happens when a CEO known for preaching ethics is caught cheating—on the kiss cam? In this episode of The Kirk Cameron Show, we talk about moral failure, public accountability, and the deep spiritual lesson: your sin will find you out. Kirk dives into Matt Walsh's controversial idea that adultery should be illegal, explores the impact of the 2022 Tonga volcano on climate change, reflects on Ozzy Osbourne's death, and reacts to a powerful moment with Jordan Peterson on faith and public declaration. Plus, encouraging words on relationships, marriage, and choosing Christ above all. To learn more about the sponsor of today's show and what our family currently uses for our healthcare check out Christian Healthcare Ministries by visiting https://hubs.ly/Q02vWQGy0 Editing and production services provided by thepodcastupload.com #TheKirkCameronShow #FaithAndCulture #ChristianPodcast #JordanPeterson #MelGibson #ChristianMarriage #FamilyOfFaith #TongaVolcano #OzzyOsbourne #ChristianityAndCulture #KissCam #TheClimateCrisis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Part 2 - Learn the promise that was made that saved his life and many others. Many people like Dr. Glen Robison have had extraordinary near-death experiences that seem to defy logic but offer a glimpse into life after death. These accounts often include out-of-body sensations, vivid lights, feelings of peace, and spiritual encounters that leave lasting changes in those who experience them.Individuals who have had NDEs often return with a renewed sense of purpose, deeper compassion, and a powerful connection to something greater than themselves. They speak of unconditional love, the presence of divine beings, and sometimes even life reviews that challenge them to become better versions of themselves.Have you ever wondered what happens when we die? Or if there's truly something beyond this physical world?Whether you believe in the afterlife or remain skeptical, these personal experiences stir up big questions about our existence and the human soul.Episode Highlights:Dr. Robison's near-death experience and the message he brought backThe link between intuition, healing, and personal evolutionHow a medical mission in Tonga transformed his outlookWhy honoring promises can be a source of emotional and spiritual growthArtistic expression and storytelling as tools for healingDo you believe in near-death experiences or life after death?Could these experiences be real encounters with the other side, or are they simply the brain's final response to trauma?We want to hear what you think.Listen and Watch Now:Visit: Chuck's Chat Hub: https://www.chuckschathub.com Learn more about Dr. Glen Robison: https://www.drglenrobison.com/Support the podcast and read more from our guests: Amazon Sample: https://amzn.to/416ELlp

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Many people like Dr. Glen Robison have had extraordinary near-death experiences that seem to defy logic but offer a glimpse into life after death. These accounts often include out-of-body sensations, vivid lights, feelings of peace, and spiritual encounters that leave lasting changes in those who experience them.Individuals who have had NDEs often return with a renewed sense of purpose, deeper compassion, and a powerful connection to something greater than themselves. They speak of unconditional love, the presence of divine beings, and sometimes even life reviews that challenge them to become better versions of themselves.Have you ever wondered what happens when we die? Or if there's truly something beyond this physical world?Whether you believe in the afterlife or remain skeptical, these personal experiences stir up big questions about our existence and the human soul.Episode Highlights:Dr. Robison's near-death experience and the message he brought backThe link between intuition, healing, and personal evolutionHow a medical mission in Tonga transformed his outlookWhy honoring promises can be a source of emotional and spiritual growthArtistic expression and storytelling as tools for healingDo you believe in near-death experiences or life after death?Could these experiences be real encounters with the other side, or are they simply the brain's final response to trauma?We want to hear what you think.Listen and Watch Now:Visit: Chuck's Chat Hub: https://www.chuckschathub.com Learn more about Dr. Glen Robison: https://www.drglenrobison.com/Support the podcast and read more from our guests: Amazon Sample: https://amzn.to/416ELlp

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There's little that is as important…    “This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations, and then shall the end come.”  - Matthew 24:14 (KJV) 

In Pacific Waves today: New Caledonia deal: 'We need time'; Pacific health and police address drugs and HIV crisis; Back to the future for Tonga's Health Data; Deep sea mining continues to be scrutinised in Tonga. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In Pacific Waves today: 'Very happy' - Solomon Island student returns from Israel; Tonga's King and Queen in Fiji for chiefly ceremony; Vanuatu and Australia to re-ink agreement; Australian first nations fight to keep dialects alive. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

This episode features poet, author, and intellectual Moana ‘Ulu‘ave-Hafoka. The catalyst for this discussion was a recently released YouTube video by former Mormon author and YouTuber Alyssa Grenfell, titled Tonga is 60% Mormon??????, which has currently been viewed more than 200k times since being posted. This video references one of Moana's articles, so as nerds of Tonga, Indigeneity, and Mormonism, we wanted to add further complexity to some of what was shared on that platform. We discuss nuance, blurred boundaries, historical and cultural context, as well as Mormon specificity, and even larger structures and systems of power. We shift mid-way through this episode to engage with Ryan Coogler's film Sinners (spoilers). We discuss a variety of symbols in the film, including, the global impact of Black (African-American) culture, race, global Indigeneity, diaspora, spirituality, religion, sacred time-space, and more.   References: To be Young, Mormon, and Tongan by Moana ‘Ulu‘ave-Hafoka Kinikini, Lea Lani, Kepa Maumau, Moana Uluave-Hafoka, (2021).“Raise Your Pen: A Critical Race Essay on Truth and Justice”.  In Reppin: Youth Studies in Oceania. Ed. Keith Camacho. University of Washington Press. Tonga is 60% Mormon?????? By Alyssa Grenfell Church and State in Tonga: The Wesleyan Methodist Missionaries and Political Development, 1822-1875 by Sione Lātūkefu The “Glocalization” of Mormon Studies by Melissa Wei-Tsing Inouye Letter to Tangata Va ‘Ofi in the Tongan Mormon Family by Fuifuilupe Niumeitolu The Mana of the Tongan Everyday: Tongan Grief and Mourning, Patriarchal Violence and Remembering Va by Fuifuilupe ‘Alilia Niumeitolu Comment on Sarah Newcomb and Robert Joseph Indigenous Perspectives on the Meanings of ‘Lamanite' by Tēvita O. Ka‘ili Marking Indigeneity: The Tongan Art of Sociospatial Relations by Tēvita O. Ka‘ili Tongan Crip Gang: A Tongan American Identity by ‘Esiteli Hafoka Oceania: Revisualizing the Pacific in American Religious History by ‘Esiteli Hafoka Withering as a Rose: Tongan Indigeneity, Mormonism and the Curse of the Lamanites by S. Ata Siu‘ulua Historical and Contemporary Representation of Kava by Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Sione M. U. H. Funaki Mormon masculinity, family, and kava in the Pacific by Arcia Tecun and S. Ata Siu‘ulua Tā, Vā, and Moana: Temporality, Spatiality, and Indigeneity by Hūfanga, ‘Okusitino Māhina Holographic Epistemology: Native Common Sense by Manulani Aluli Meyer In the Break: The Aesthetics of the Black Radical Tradition by Fred Moten Blues Legacies and Black Feminism: Gertrude ‘Ma' Rainey, Bessie Smith, and Billie Holiday by Angela Davis A Philosophical Look at Black Music by Lewis Gordon

In Pacific Waves today: Citizenship a hurdle for Pacific wanting to join ADF; Progress slow in Tonga cyber attack recovery; Tahiti remains dominant at Pacific Mini Games; Wallabies defeat Flying Fijians with close win. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

This week the World's Greatest Tag-Team Never reviews Night of Champions and the fallout on the RAW on Netflix after!@TheMindlessPod @PhenomenalAJB @itsmedpp @PCTunney @podcastDWI @ChairshotMediaprowrestlingtees.com/TheChairshot - a PLETHORA of GREAT designs...MAKES A GREAT GIFT!About Chairshot Radio NetworkLaunched in 2017, the Chairshot Radio Network presents you with the best in sports, entertainment, and sports entertainment. Wrestling and wrestling crossover podcasts + the most interesting content + the most engaging hosts = the most entertaining podcasts you'll find! MONDAY - Bandwagon Nerds (entertainment & popular culture)TUESDAY - 4 Corners Podcast (sports)WEDNESDAY - The Greg DeMarco Show (wrestling) THURSDAY - POD is WAR (Los Tres Friends)FRIDAY - DWI Podcast (Drunk Wrestling Intellect)SATURDAY - The Mindless Wrestling PodcastSUNDAY - Keeping the news ridiculous... The Oddity / The Front and Center Sports Podcast CHAIRSHOT RADIO NETWORK PODCAST SPECIALSAttitude Of Aggression Podcast & The Big Five Project (chronologically exploring WWE's PPV/PLE history)TheChairshot.com PRESENTS...IMMEDIATE POST WWE PLE REACTIONS w/ DJ(Mindless), Tunney(DWI) & FriendsPatrick O'Dowd's 5X5Classic POD is WAR Chairshot Radio NetworkYour home for the hardest hitting podcasts... Sports, Entertainment and Sports Entertainment!All Shows On DemandListen on your favorite platform!iTunes | iHeart Radio | Google Play | SpotifyListen, like, subscribe, and share!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/chairshot-radio-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In Pacific Waves today: Justice admits to calling Fiji's ex commissioner 'universally corrupt'; Guam radiation survivors heartbroken over compensation exclusion; Bougainville appearing happy with independence talks progress; Tonga's Heilala festival a celebration of culture and heritage. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Dr. Patrick Kirch is a University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa anthropology professor specializing in historical anthropology, archaeology and the deep-time history of the peoples of the Pacific. In this interview, Melissa and Clay talk with him about how his growing up in Mānoa valley among kānaka maoli and Bishop Museum mentors influenced him early on, and how his field research has taken him from Papua New Guinea and the Solomons, to Tonga and Samoa, the Cook Islands, French Polynesia, and Hawai'i. We come to understand the adaptability of people in ancient times through transported world views, plants, animals, and diverse agricultural practices–lifeways that continue today.

In Pacific Waves today: Samoan NZ sports veteran to run for Lower Hutt mayor; Micronesian summit begins in Majuro this week; US set to implement tax on remittances; Tonga's health ministry still grappling with cyberattacks. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

More Palestinians are reported to have been killed waiting for food near an aid site run by Israel and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. The head of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation tells us that it is the victim of a disinformation campaign.Also on the programme: Tonga's minister of health has a message for the hackers demanding a $1m ransom; and the Argentine-born composer, Lalo Schifrin, the man behind the Mission Impossible theme, has died at the age of 93. (Photo: A Palestinian carries a sack as he and others gather to collect aid supplies from the U.S.-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, in Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, May 29, 2025. Credit: Reuters)

Princess Lātūfuipeka Tukuʻaho of Tonga has called for legal personhood for whales, some of the most intelligent animals we share the Earth with. This would not be the first time that governments have recognised personhood for non human things, New Zealand having done so with a mountain, Taranaki Mounga, and the Whanganui river. Producer Samantha spoke with Dr Justin Sobion, Professor of Law at the University of Auckland about the legal and industrial implications of such a move.

This week Elton sits this episode out because late night working. Jim updates us on his health issues plus a mouldable crash couch, predator target tattoo, and delerium satans love of paper mache globes that are lacking Tonga. Darren on the other hand finishes Last of Us on the PC and gets in on the remaster of Legacy of Kain series causing a lot of realisations that we just can't play old games any more. Meanwhile Lee, finishes Paradise and delves in to the not at all controversial topic of the latest season (and finale) of Doctor Who... and finally catches up with the brilliant Sinners.  Then its on to this weeks film, the original 1951 version of The Thing From Another World aka The Thing. Media Discussed This Week Sinners - Amazon Prime (paid rental) Doctor Who (2025 season 2) - BBC iPlayer / Disney+ for international viewers Paradise - Disney + Tale Foundry - Youtube channel @TheTaleFoundry The Last of Us - PC / Playstation Legacy of Kain - All game platforms Babylon 5: The Gathering - BluRay / FreeVee TV / Amazon Prime Rental

This is the fourth episode of What Now Sounds Like, a periodic series comprised entirely of your recordings from all over the world, in which we try to capture these strange times in audio. In this show you hear from Bryce in New York City, Stephanie in middle Appalachia, Tobin making eggs in Santa Rosa, California, George in New York City, Allison in Vermont, the Utah symphony warming up, gongs in Tacoma, Washington, a school meeting about AI in the classroom, Early in Arkansas, Jenn in London, coyotes in Middlesex Vermont, Rachel in Tonga, horns celebrating Tibetan New Year in Kathmandu, Marlo in Washington, and Amelia humming in Durham North Carolina. 

This week, McKay talks about aspects of the culture effect, including creating culture, maintaining it, and how to rescue it. He opens up with a story detailing Tonga's devastating volcanic eruption and how the Tongan culture, which values respect and open-mindedness, helped the people weather the storm. McKay notes that, when teams or families have a strong culture, they will thrive and prosper, but, on the other hand, when culture is weak, it can destroy your team and everything you're working for. McKay also emphasizes that, as leaders, we have the opportunity to influence and shape the culture that drives us, and goes on to share that, to do so, we must learn to value feedback. So, make sure that you are slow to speak and quick to listen when it comes to creating a culture and values. Likewise, an influential leader will lead by example, sharing and modeling the values by which they hope their team will abide. McKay draws this episode to a close with one final piece of advice: be careful who you let join your team. All it takes is one person to totally alter your culture, so protect it and you will protect your team as well.The Finer Details of This Episode:Tonga's devastating volcanic eruption The fall of IBM Defining culture Influencing culture The importance of feedback Sharing and modeling values Why mid level managers create cultureQuotes:"Tongans look out for each other and respect others. Many Tongans may avoid outward signs of wealth or affection. They dress in modest ways, and they're highly receptive to other people's opinion and behavior.”“Culture can guide a team, lead a company to thrive and prosper, or culture can, like toxic ash, choke a team and cause companies to fail, or fall.”“Most leaders don't understand culture and they don't know how to diagnose or influence it.”“Culture can help teams be more agile, loyal and effective… Culture can also be a significant liability when it's misaligned with your strategy or values. And it doesn't matter how dysfunctional your culture may be on your team today, you can improve it with a plan and intentional effort.”“So, like the researchers in Roseto, you may have to set up camp for a while on your team, maybe even in your family - watch, listen, and observe. See if you can uncover some of the cultural behaviors and assumptions that your team members have.”“You see, some leaders stopped showing up for the small things. And the result? Their people do the same. What you do duplicates, so if you want to change the culture on your team, model the behavior.”“Hire and recruit people who exemplify what culture you're trying to create. And over time, these managers will influence your entire team. So be very selective about the people you let influence your team.”“Listen, learn, and determine where your culture is today to define the mission and values that will underpin your future culture.”Links: Open Your Eyes with McKay Christensen

Millions of years ago, iguanas somehow got from North America to Fiji. Scientists think they made the trip on a raft of fallen vegetation. Also, the marine reptile's fossilized fetus is cluing paleontologists into the lives of ancient sea creatures.Ancient Iguanas Floated 5,000 Miles Across The PacificIf you picture iguanas, you might imagine them sunbathing on hot sand in the Caribbean or skittering around the Mojave Desert. But far, far away from where these iguanas are found is another group of iguanas living on the islands of Fiji and Tonga in the South Pacific—closer to New Zealand than the Americas. And it raises the question: How in the world did these iguanas end up all alone, on the other side of the ocean? In a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in March, scientists suggest that millions of years ago, iguanas hitched a ride on a raft and accidentally sailed all the way across the ocean before washing ashore and starting a new life. Host Flora Lichtman discusses the iguanas' intrepid adventure with lead author Dr. Simon Scarpetta, evolutionary biologist and assistant professor at the University of San Francisco in California.Meet Fiona, The Pregnant Icthyosaur FossilIn the Patagonia region of Chile, Torres del Paine National Park is a graveyard of ichthyosaurs—ancient, dolphin-like reptiles that roamed the oceans when dinosaurs dominated the land. Nearly 90 of these giant reptiles' fossils have been found amongst the glaciers. But the standout in the bone heap is Fiona, an ichthyosaur that lived 131 million years ago. She's in pristine condition, the only fully preserved ichthyosaur in Chile. And, she died pregnant. She's teaching paleontologists about the evolution of her species. And some of those findings were recently published in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology. Host Flora Lichtman talks with lead author Dr. Judith Pardo-Pérez, paleontologist at the University of Magallanes in Chile.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.