Podcasts about ucc

Brian Turner, Health Economist, Cork University Business School, UCC

This conversation delves into the critical doctrines of contract law, specifically the Statute of Frauds (SOF) and the Parole Evidence Rule (PER). It explores their roles in determining enforceability and the terms of contracts, respectively. The discussion highlights the UCC's exceptions, common law principles, and the philosophical debates surrounding formalism versus contextualism in contract law. Through case studies and practical applications, the conversation aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of these doctrines and their implications for legal practice.In the world of contract law, the Statute of Frauds (SOF) stands as a crucial doctrine, acting as a gatekeeper to determine whether a contract is enforceable. This legal principle requires certain types of contracts to be in writing to be legally binding, ensuring clarity and preventing fraudulent claims.The Origins and Purpose of the Statute of FraudsThe Statute of Frauds dates back to 17th century England, designed to curb fraudulent practices by requiring written evidence for specific agreements. Its primary purpose is to prevent perjury and misunderstandings in contractual obligations, providing a safeguard against false claims based on oral agreements.Key Contracts Under the Statute of FraudsThe SOF typically applies to contracts involving significant transactions, such as:Agreements for the sale of goods over a certain value, often $500 or more. Contracts that cannot be performed within one year. Real estate transactions. Promises to pay another's debt.These categories ensure that substantial agreements are documented, reducing the risk of disputes and providing a clear record of the parties' intentions.Exceptions and FlexibilityWhile the SOF mandates written contracts for certain agreements, it also allows for exceptions. For instance, the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) provides flexibility, permitting oral contracts in some cases if there is sufficient evidence of the agreement, such as partial performance or admissions in court.The Balance Between Formalism and FairnessThe application of the SOF often reflects a balance between formalism and fairness. Formalists emphasize the importance of written agreements for predictability and certainty, while contextualists advocate for considering the parties' true intentions, even if not perfectly documented.Conclusion: The SOF's Role in Modern Contract LawThe Statute of Frauds remains a vital component of contract law, ensuring that significant agreements are documented and enforceable. By requiring written evidence, it protects parties from fraudulent claims and misunderstandings, while also allowing for flexibility in certain situations. Understanding the SOF is essential for anyone navigating the complexities of contract law, as it underscores the importance of clarity and documentation in legal agreements.Subscribe now to stay informed about the latest insights in contract law and other legal topics.TakeawaysThe Statute of Frauds determines if a contract requires a writing.The Parole Evidence Rule governs the admissibility of evidence regarding contract terms.UCC Section 2201 sets a low bar for writing requirements in goods contracts.Exceptions to SOF include specially manufactured goods and admissions in court.Integration levels (complete, partial, not integrated) affect the application of PER.Merger clauses indicate intent for complete integration of terms.Extrinsic evidence cannot contradict express terms in a written contract.Contextualism in contract law seeks to uncover true intent of the parties.Judicial intervention can alter contracts based on unforeseen circumstances.The balance between predictability and fairness is a core tension in contract law.contract law, statute of frauds, parole evidence rule, UCC, legal doctrines, enforceability, contract terms, legal exceptions, common law, promissory estoppel

Eithne Ní Chatháin aka Inni-K released her fourth album Still a Day on September 26 via Green Willow Records. She describes it as her most sweeping and emotionally charged work yet, moving with a deeper gravity and startling clarity. Working with producer Seán Mac Erlaine (synths, woodwinds) and Matthew Jacobson (drums, percussion), Eithne wrote the album in the aftermath of a breakup. She says: “Songs help. These songs really helped me - they accompanied me through a very emotionally difficult time. I wrote this album because I needed to more than anything." It is music stocked with experience and steeped in flow, alive with the invisible direction life takes. On this episode of the TPOE podcast, we talk about the evolution of her sound, the influence of traditional Irish music, the creative process behind Still a Day, touring in Germany, the joy of collaboration, and the importance of artistic freedom. Tour dates: October 9: Ó Riada Hall, UCC, Cork October 10: Sarah Walker Gallery, Castletownbere October 11: Levis' of Ballydehob October 16: Spirit Store, Dundalk October 23: Cleere's, Kilkenny October 24: The Dock, Carrick-on-Shannon October 30: Riverbank Arts Centre, Newbridge November 6: The Sugar Club, Dublin November 7: The Linenhall, Castlebar November 9: Mermaid Arts Centre, Bray

This conversation delves into the foundational aspects of contract law, focusing on the essential elements of contract formation: offer, acceptance, and consideration. The discussion highlights the differences between the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and common law, the importance of governing law, and the nuances of contract modifications. Additionally, it explores alternative theories of recovery such as promissory estoppel and restitution, providing a comprehensive overview for law students preparing for exams.In the bustling world of business, contracts are the backbone of every transaction. Imagine a scenario where two companies, eager to collaborate, find themselves at a crossroads. The key to their successful partnership lies in understanding the fundamental elements of contract formation: offer, acceptance, and consideration.Offer: An offer is the starting point of any contract. It's a clear proposal made by one party to another, intending to create a legal obligation upon acceptance. For instance, when Company A proposes to supply goods to Company B at a specified price, it sets the stage for a potential agreement.Acceptance: Acceptance is the mirror image of the offer. It signifies the offeree's agreement to the terms proposed, creating a binding contract. This acceptance must be communicated clearly and unequivocally. In our scenario, Company B's acceptance of Company A's offer, perhaps through a signed document or a verbal agreement, solidifies their commitment.Consideration: Consideration is the glue that holds the contract together. It refers to the value exchanged between the parties, which can be in the form of money, services, or goods. In our example, Company B's payment for the goods supplied by Company A represents the consideration, ensuring that both parties benefit from the contract.Understanding the intricacies of offer, acceptance, and consideration is crucial for anyone involved in contract negotiations. These elements not only form the foundation of a legally binding agreement but also ensure that both parties are on the same page, paving the way for successful business relationships.Subscribe Now: Stay informed about the latest in contract law and business strategies by subscribing. Don't miss out on valuable insights.TakeawaysGoverning law is crucial: UCC for goods, common law for services.The objective theory of assent is key in contract law.The mirror image rule is strict under common law for acceptance.UCC Section 2-207 allows for more flexibility in acceptance terms.Consideration must involve a legal detriment to be valid.Modifications under UCC do not require new consideration.Promissory estoppel can provide remedies even without a contract.Restitution focuses on preventing unjust enrichment.Understanding the battle of the forms is essential for contracts.Performance can sometimes create a contract even without formal agreement.contract formation, offer, acceptance, consideration, UCC, common law, promissory estoppel, restitution, legal principles, contract law

Sermon from September 28, 2025 by Rev. Jeffrey Dick

なぜ、UCCは「食べるコーヒー」を開発したのか　初年度の1.5倍を売り上げた理由。　UCC上島珈琲（神戸市）の「YOINED（ヨインド）」が話題だ。「飲む」ではなく、「食べる」コーヒーという新たなスタイルで、販売のたびに完売が続いている。2024年の販売数は初年度の1.5倍に達し、今冬も第3シーズンを予定している。新しいコーヒー体験が、なぜこれほど支持されるのか。

Health insurance continues to be an issue for many people, but what are the latest increases set to look like, and what can you do to keep costs down?Kieran is joined by Health Insurance Expert with Health Insurance.ie, Dermot Goode, and Health Economist at UCC, Brian Turner, to discuss.

Sermon from September 21, 2025 by Marcus Little.

How does looking back help us move forward? As we continue our series on UCC's core practices, Marty shares about what it really means to remember, and how confession is deeply tied to it.

With winter on the way, consumers will need to prepare for the increasing costs of staying warm. Why is energy so expensive in Ireland? Paul Deane, senior lecturer in clean energy futures at UCC explains.

Chris Ehmke and Tim Mahoney are joined by someone you have heard a few times on this show, Josh McCormack! Josh fresh off his UCC win earlier this spring decided he was done with wowing the masses and put down a new record on the dyno. 4,157 HORSEPOWER. Insanity. He walks the boys through how he accomplished it and what you can expect to see out of him in the future. 

Pj caught up with Alex Angland, UCC's student union president who spoke to the Oireachtas Committee on Higher Education about 'access to affordable accommodation being currently, the single biggest barrier to education in the third-level sector' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sermon from September 14, 2025 by Brenda Tooley

The Sustainable Futures Forum brought together experts in biodiversity, climate action, and education. Terry Flanagan explores Ireland's nature crisis with Seán Ronayne, Éanna Ní Lamhna, Niall Hatch, and meets voices from the EPA, Creative Ireland, and UCC students working across science, policy, and the arts for a sustainable future.

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Dr Niall Conroy is a consultant in public health medicine and adjunct professor of public health in UCC. He's also a person who has fought epidemics and pandemics in Sierra Leone, Australia and Ireland. He joins me to discuss the chainsaw that RFK Jnr is taking to the US's Human Health Services, the CDC and the impact globally this might have. Inequality, wellness, homelessness and standing on your head at Electric Picnic all feature. Honestly, the lad from Tallaght is top notch. The Child Poverty Podcast with Children's Rights Alliance is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-138724146 Support Dignity for Palestine here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/dignity-for-two-134250846

Dr. Finola Doyle-O'Neill, Broadcast and Legal Historian with UCC, discusses the decision by RTÉ not to take part in next year's Eurovision if Israel is a participant.

Dr. Dave O'Leary, Senior Technical Officer at the department of Medicine in UCC, describes how he discovered an Asian hornet in a beer garden in Cork.

As a Senior Lecturer in clean energy at UCC, Dr Paul Deane knows a thing or two about energy efficiency...But in reality, when you go from transforming a vacant home from a G BER rating to an A grade energy efficient house, you realise that the practical learnings are pretty major...Dr Paul Deane joins Seán to discuss.

Sermon from September 7, 2025 by Bill Newsom

As a Senior Lecturer in clean energy at UCC, Dr Paul Deane knows a thing or two about energy efficiency...But in reality, when you go from transforming a vacant home from a G BER rating to an A grade energy efficient house, you realise that the practical learnings are pretty major...Dr Paul Deane joins Seán to discuss.

What a landmark for UCC and Cork University Press to mark this year - 100 years of publishing! It's being celebrated with a one-day Symposium looking back at the various books which have been released in that century of print, and a whole day of amazing speakers and guests coming together in UCC. Elmarie Mawe spoke to Head of Publishing, Sinéad Neville. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The TV show Traitors returns to RTÉ 1 television this evening. The show displays how difficult it can be to spot a liar, and how easy it can be to engage in deception. I spoke to Dr Gillian Murphy, senior lecturer in the School of Applied Psychology at UCC, about whether it's difficult to be a good liar.

How reliable is your memory?And would you ever admit to faking it? A new research project is set to analyse why we tend to fabricate false memories and just why our memory might be so unreliable and whether this is necessarily a bad thing…Dr Gillian Murphy, Senior Lecturer at the School of Applied Psychology in UCC joins Seán to discuss.

How reliable is your memory?And would you ever admit to faking it? A new research project is set to analyse why we tend to fabricate false memories and just why our memory might be so unreliable and whether this is necessarily a bad thing…Dr Gillian Murphy, Senior Lecturer at the School of Applied Psychology in UCC joins Seán to discuss.

A major project to investigate false memories which is led by University College Cork has today received significant EU funding. To tell us all about it Dr Gillian Murphy, Senior Lecturer in Applied Psychology at UCC.

 Sermon podcast from the Sunday, 8-31-25 worship service - Peace Memorial Church, UCC in Palos Park, IL. Luke 14:1, 7-14Video Sermon preview"Open Table" sermon podcast8-31-25 Worship Service

Sermon from August 31, 2025 by Marcus Little

Sláintecare reforms are being introduced into the health system, which are playing a role in pushing up the cost of health insurance.VHI announced rises earlier in the year, as did Laya Healthcare and Irish Life Health…So, is private health insurance still worth the cost?Joining Andrea to discuss is Dr Brian Turner, Health Economist in UCC, Pharmacist Sheena Mitchell (@wondercare_irl) on Instagram and listeners.

A new campaign at UCC aims to make health research more inclusive, to include under-served groups like women, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, older adults, and people with disabilities. Pat hears about it with Frances Shiely, Director of Education and a Professor in patient focused research at the HRB Clinical Research Facility at UCC and a Senior Lecturer in Epidemiology in the School of Public Health.

 Sermon podcast from the Sunday, 8-24-25 worship service - Peace Memorial Church, UCC in Palos Park, IL. Luke 13:10-17Video Sermon preview"Healing" sermon podcast8-24-25 Worship Service

Sermon from August 24, 2025 by Rev. Dr. Lillian Daniel.

In this episode, we hear about the remarkable life and legacy of Ireland's first female botanist, Ellen Hutchins.Featuring: Madeline Hutchins, who runs the Ellen Hutchins Festival and is Ellen's great-great-grandniece; Clare Heardman, co-founder and co-organiser of the Ellen Hutchins Festival; Virginia Teehan, CEO of The Heritage Council; Dr Colin Kelleher, keeper of the herbarium at the National Botanic Gardens; and Dr Eoin Lettice, lecturer in Plant Science at UCC.

Unsafe attitudes towards concussion among non-professional rugby players are still prevalent in Ireland. A new study by UCC's School of Medicine and Cork University Hospital revealed more than a third of players at school level said they would play on with a headache from a minor concussion. We discuss this further with Alix Popham, former Wales International and Founder of the Head for Change charity.

 Sermon podcast from the Sunday, 8-10-25 worship service - Peace Memorial Church, UCC in Palos Park, IL. Hebrews 11:1-16Video Sermon preview"Promise" sermon podcast8-10-25 Worship Service

A recent development has turned much of what scientists believed about the origin of feathers on its head. We are delighted to speak with Prof. Maria McNamara and Dr Valentina Rossi from UCC's School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences about an amazing fossil discovery in France.

Sermon from August 10, 2025 by Brenda Tooley.

Three people of colour who came to Ireland as migrants talk to Dearbhail following the recent spate of racially motivated attacks. Writer, Cauvery Madhavan, Dr Aman De Sondy, Senior Lecturer at UCC and Natasha Maimba, UNICEF Youth Ambassador spoke about their own experiences with racism, their love for Ireland and their hope for the future.

Robert DiNozzi is Chief Growth Officer at Second Wind Consultants, where he leads brand strategy and key relationships with lenders, investors, intermediaries, and other stakeholders. He oversees corporate strategy, industry partnerships, and the development of growth models across banking, private equity, M&A, and franchising. DiNozzi also directs branding, content, and media efforts to convey Second Wind's mission of preserving and unlocking business value. Before joining Second Wind, DiNozzi spent 15 years in Hollywood as a film producer and executive, working with major studios like Warner Brothers, Disney, and Paramount. He produced the box-office hit Flightplan, founded a market-leading non-theatrical distribution company, and pioneered tech products, including a top-ranked voice-enabled productivity app and an accessible gaming platform. His experience spans creative development, structured finance, and global dealmaking. An expert in strategic storytelling, DiNozzi is known for aligning teams around compelling narratives that drive engagement and growth. He's led major brand collaborations with companies like Microsoft and BMW, and teaches the art of pitching story at the university level, combining his backgrounds in entertainment and business to inspire powerful communication.   During the show we discussed: Second Wind's core mission in action Using the UCC to resolve debt Preserving value during business distress How Second Wind differs from bankruptcy Turning unsustainable businesses profitable Industry adaptability of Second Wind's solutions Getting out of over-leveraged SBA loans Measuring long-term impact on businesses Common misconceptions about business turnaround   Resources: https://secondwindconsultants.com/  

While summer is the time when the evenings get longer, the sky is bluer and of course it's when the jellyfish are out in the Irish water. So, what jellyfish float in the Irish sea and are they as terrifying as some of us think? To tell us all was Dr Tom Doyle is a Lecturer in Zoology in the School of Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences at UCC.

On this episode 181 I am delighted to be joined by Ronan Conway. An expert in team cohesion and connection with clients including sports teams, corporates and the irish prison system.  At one point, he had it all on paper — a degree from UCC, a promising hurling career with Cork, and a good job in the tech industry. But beneath the surface, he was drifting. We explore the journey from feeling lost to finding his way and becoming a key figure in the high-performance sport space.We unpack what it really means to be a facilitator, how to create powerful environments for growth, and why the best teams already have the answers — they just need help finding them. From big career pivots, the art of facilitation, to Lambay Island retreats and lessons from Jack McCaffrey & Declan Darcy, this is a wide-ranging conversation on connection, team culture, and coaching from the inside out.Whether you're a coach, player, or just curious about the human side of high performance, this episode offers insights, stories, and practical advice to help build stronger teams — and more self-aware leaders.Read more about his work with the prison system and his programme the circle https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2024/11/09/no-hurler-on-the-ditch-ronan-conway-a-firm-believer-in-the-promise-of-team-development/ Find Ronan here: https://www.ronanconway.ie/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronan-conway-3513042b/ Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

 Sermon podcast from the Sunday, 8-3-25 worship service - Peace Memorial Church, UCC in Palos Park, IL. Luke 12:13-21Video Sermon preview"Investment" sermon podcast8-3-25 Worship Service

Lenny Reed from Dynomite Diesel stops by and talks with us about an overlooked part of building injectors. This detail can make or break efficiency and reliability. We also talk about his UCC truck and how we haven't seen anything like this before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Luke Murphy was growing up in rural Kerry, his father, a chemistry lecturer and environmental scientist, had a habit of turning even the simplest questions into full-scale lessons. "Ask about water testing and you'd get a deep dive into inorganic chemistry. It was fascinating, but also totally overwhelming," Murphy recalls. "It really made me think about how hard it is for experts to communicate the value of what they do." Waking Dreams from County Kerry Years later, that early insight would become the foundation for Waking Dreams Media, the Dublin-based video production company Murphy founded in January 2021. What began as a solo venture during the bleakest days of Ireland's third pandemic lockdown has since evolved into a growing team. Today, Waking Dreams Media delivers strategic video communications for some of the country's most technically complex businesses. But Murphy insists this is not a story about creative cinematography or camera gear. Instead, his team's work is about making complicated ideas easier to grasp. In particular, he's found a sweet spot in helping founders and teams who are building the kinds of products that don't yet have a ready-made market, or whose value can't be easily summed up in a single sentence. "These aren't off-the-shelf products," Murphy explains. "They're innovations, often emerging from research, deep tech, or life sciences. The challenge is not just showing what the product does, but helping someone who's never seen anything like it before understand why it matters." From the story of a gravestone to the story of a product Murphy's entrepreneurial streak showed up early. While completing a degree in Film and Media at UCC, he worked freelance behind the camera to support himself. He also co-founded a startup called The Story Of, a business that used QR codes to link gravestones with short videos about a person's life. The concept gained serious traction, even attracting media attention in Australia. But what Murphy took from that experience wasn't just media momentum. It was clarity about what he actually enjoyed. "I realised I was less interested in being the founder of a tech company than I was in helping tech companies communicate what they do," he says. "I loved the storytelling side, especially when it meant getting to grips with something complex and making it accessible." This impulse shaped the vision for Waking Dreams Media. Today, the company works with clients ranging from UCC Innovation and Blockchain Ireland to SMEs building smart RFID tools or pharmaceutical spinouts. Several of the startups they've supported have gone on to raise high six-figure funding rounds and land enterprise contracts. And they've often usd the videos in pitch decks and investor meetings. In one instance, a multinational client saw over 100,000 organic impressions from a single video campaign. "We start with messaging, not cameras" According to Murphy, the biggest misconception about video production is that it's simply about visuals. "People often assume video means showing up with a camera and recording whatever's there. But that's not how it works when you're dealing with complex B2B products. You can't explain a semiconductor startup the same way you'd shoot a wedding." Devising a strategy is the first stage of every project Murphy takes on. Murphy's team works with clients to clarify their core messaging, and ask questions. What changes in the customer's daily life if they use this product? What makes it different from what already exists? Why should a buyer or investor trust you? That messaging document becomes the foundation for everything else, not just the video but the website, sales deck and investor materials. It is a tool for internal alignment as much as external explanation. As Murphy puts it, "It's not about polishing a script. It's about revealing the story that already exists." Clients say the results speak for themselves. One founder described their Waking Dreams video as "...

Dive into the intricate world of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) with our latest episode. Designed for law students and professionals alike, this episode unpacks the UCC's foundational principles, focusing on its role in simplifying and modernizing commercial transactions. Explore key articles, from sales and secured transactions to negotiable instruments, and understand how the UCC fosters uniformity and flexibility in the ever-evolving landscape of commerce. Whether you're preparing for exams or seeking practical insights, this episode is your essential guide to mastering the UCC.Purpose of the UCC: The UCC aims to simplify, clarify, and modernize the law governing commercial transactions. It also seeks to permit the continued expansion of commercial practices through custom, usage, and agreement, and to make the law uniform among various jurisdictions.Variation by Agreement: The effect of UCC provisions can be varied by agreement, unless otherwise specified. However, the obligations of good faith, diligence, reasonableness, and care cannot be disclaimed by agreement, though parties may determine the standards for performance if those standards are not manifestly unreasonable.Definition of "Agreement" vs. "Contract": "Agreement" refers to the actual bargain of the parties as found in their language or implied from circumstances like course of dealing or usage of trade. "Contract" is the total legal obligation that results from the parties' agreement as affected by the UCC and other applicable rules of law.Good Faith Obligation: Every contract or duty within Subtitle I imposes an obligation of good faith in its performance or enforcement. This means parties must act with honesty in fact and, in the case of a merchant, observe reasonable commercial standards of fair dealing.Formation of a Sales Contract: A contract for the sale of goods can be made in any manner sufficient to show agreement, including conduct by both parties. Even if one or more terms are left open, a contract does not fail for indefiniteness if the parties intended to make one and there is a reasonably certain basis for an appropriate remedy.Statute of Frauds for Sales: A contract for the sale of personal property is generally not enforceable beyond $5,000 in amount or value unless there is a writing indicating a contract for sale, stating a price, reasonably identifying the subject matter, and signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought. This specific rule does not apply to contracts for the sale of goods covered by Article 2.Merchantability Warranty: If the seller is a merchant with respect to goods of the kind, an implied warranty of merchantability is given, meaning the goods must be fit for the ordinary purposes for which such goods are used, among other requirements. This includes the serving of food or drink for value.Holder in Due Course Requirements: To be a holder in due course, a person must take the instrument for value, in good faith, and without notice that it is overdue, has been dishonored, or has any defense against or claim to it on the part of any person. These elements ensure the holder is a legitimate and unsuspecting party.Security Interest Definition: A "security interest" is defined as an interest in personal property or fixtures that secures payment or performance of an obligation. A seller's retention or reservation of title to goods after shipment or delivery to the buyer is limited in effect to a reservation of a security interest.Scope of Article 9 (Secured Transactions): Article 9 applies to any transaction intended to create a security interest in personal property or fixtures (including goods, documents, instruments, accounts, contract rights, chattel paper, general intangibles) and to any sale of accounts, contract rights, or chattel paper. It broadly covers various forms of security agreements.

Sermon podcast from the Sunday, 7-27-25 worship service - Peace Memorial Church, UCC in Palos Park, IL. Luke 11:1-13Video Sermon preview"Prayer" sermon podcast7-27-25 Worship Service

Sermon podcast from the Sunday, 7-20-25 worship service - Peace Memorial Church, UCC in Palos Park, IL. Luke 10:38-42Video Sermon preview"Work" sermon podcast7-20-25 Worship Service

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has long been at the heart of India's constitutional and cultural tensions — hailed by some as a promise of equality, and critiqued by others as a tool of homogenisation. As the political momentum around the UCC gathers pace once again, with the recent Uttarakhand legislation in the news, this session revisits the debate from a constitutional, feminist, and social justice lens. What does “uniformity” mean in a deeply plural society? Can equality be achieved without erasing difference? How do we center the lived realities of women, religious minorities, Dalits, and Adivasis in this conversation? In this episode of BIC Talks, Raag Yadava, Madhu Bhushan will be in conversation with Alok Prasanna. This is an excerpt from a conversation that took place in the BIC premises in May 2025. Subscribe to the BIC Talks Podcast on your favorite podcast app! BIC Talks is available everywhere, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Overcast, Audible, and Amazon Music.

Austin Denny joins us today to recap UCC 2025, some challenges at the drag strip, changes that would help the event, and he answers the question - can a Powerstroke win it all at UCC? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Sermon podcast from the Sunday, 7-13-25 worship service - Peace Memorial Church, UCC in Palos Park, IL. Luke 10:25-37Video Sermon preview"Neighbors" sermon podcast7-13-25 Worship Service

Join us for Day1 Episode 4189 featuring Rev. Dr. Jenny Shultz-Thomas, pastor of Countryside Community Church, UCC and part of the Tri-Faith Initiative in Omaha, Nebraska. In her sermon "Shake the Dust, Share the Peace," based on Luke 10:1-11, 16-20, she reflects on Jesus' call to share God's inclusive love without coercion, embracing spiritual abundance, and carrying peace into a divided world.