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Welcome back to Your World of Creativity, where we travel the globe talking with creative professionals who turn ideas into impact.Today, we're stamping our creative passport in Geneva, Switzerland to talk about the power of story — specifically, how organizations can transform their messaging when they stop talking about themselves and start seeing the world through the eyes of their customers.Our guest is John Elbing, business storytelling consultant, founder of Standpoint, and creator of the Storybuilding method.https://standpoint.chhttps://linkedin.com/in/elbingJohn helps organizations flip the script by building brand stories from the customer's perspective rather than from inside the organization. His work helps leadership and marketing teams sharpen positioning, align messaging, and simplify marketing decisions.He's also the author of the international bestselling book Storybuilding.Why Most Brand Stories Miss the MarkJohn, many companies think they already have a strong story — but often that story is centered on themselves instead of the customer.What's the biggest mistake organizations make when they build their messaging from the inside out instead of from the customer's perspective?And how does that shift in perspective change the way a brand connects emotionally with people?The Storybuilding MethodYou created the Storybuilding method as a practical framework for organizations.Walk us through the core idea behind Storybuilding.How do you help leadership and marketing teams move from simply “telling a story” to actually building one that shapes alignment, positioning, and growth?Story as a Tool for Team AlignmentOne thing I find fascinating in your work is that storytelling isn't just external marketing — it becomes an internal alignment tool.How does a shared story help teams make clearer decisions about branding, marketing, and even company direction?Have you seen organizations transform simply because they finally got everyone speaking the same narrative language?Emotion, Perception, and Being RememberedYou often talk about how brands should focus not only on what they do, but how they are seen and felt by their audience.Why is emotional perception such an important part of storytelling today? (You'll enjoy the personal story about the artwork on John's wall.)And what can businesses do to create stories that people actually remember — and respond to?Flipping the Script on Your Own StoryFor entrepreneurs, consultants, and creatives listening today, many are deeply attached to their own story and expertise.What advice would you give someone who needs to flip the script and start seeing their brand from the audience's standpoint instead of their own? John shares an idea he calls “trigger moments.” And what tends to happen when they finally make that shift?John, if listeners walk away with just one insight about storytelling and brand positioning, what would you most want them to remember?If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, share it with a colleague or creative friend, and leave us a review.And remember: sometimes the most powerful shift in creativity happens when you stop asking, “What do we want to say?” and start asking, “What does our audience need to feel?”

Welcome back to Your World of Creativity, where we travel the globe talking with creative professionals who turn ideas into impact.In recent episodes, we've explored creativity through design, dance, music, and innovation—how ideas come to life across disciplines.Today, we're taking that conversation inside the organization. Because creativity isn't just about what you make—it's about how you lead, how you adapt, and how you bring people with you.We're focusing on what it really means to perform at your very best, especially during moments of transition, uncertainty, and transformation.Our guest is Stephen Frenkel, a coach and consultant with more than 25 years of experience in leadership development, team optimization, conflict resolution, and change management. He brings a systems-thinking approach to help organizations clarify where they're going, what's getting in the way, and how to move forward with purpose.Stephen is also a contributing author to Lives Lost and Leadership Found, a powerful collection exploring how grief and loss shape leadership.Stephen's Websitehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-frenkel-voyager/1. Defining “At Their Very Best”Stephen, you help leaders and teams “be their very best.” That's a powerful phrase—but it can mean different things to different people.How do you help leaders define what “their very best” actually looks like—and why is that clarity so critical before any real progress can happen?2. What Gets in the Way Once that vision is clear, the next step is identifying what's getting in the way.From your experience, what are the most common obstacles—whether at the individual, team, or organizational level—that prevent people from performing at their best?And how do you begin to surface those issues in a way that people are willing to address?3. Systems Thinking + Team Performance You take a systems-thinking approach, which I find really compelling.How does looking at the whole system—instead of just individuals or isolated problems—change the way leaders approach team effectiveness, culture, and performance?Can you share an example where that shift in perspective made a meaningful difference?4. Conflict, Change, and Creative Tension You've spent a lot of your career working in conflict resolution and change management.Many leaders try to avoid conflict—but I suspect you see it differently.How can leaders reframe conflict as something productive—or even creative—and what are some practical ways to navigate tension during periods of change? Stephen says he often refers to the book, Getting To Yes by Roger Fisher and William L. Ury.https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Yes-Negotiating-Agreement-Without/dp/01431187575. Leadership, Loss, and Perspective You contributed to a recent book, Lives Lost and Leadership Found, where leaders reflect on how loss shapes their leadership.What inspired you to share your story—and what did that process unlock for you, personally or professionally?And how has that experience influenced how you show up today as a coach, advisor, and leader?Closing QuestionStephen, for leaders listening today—especially those navigating change or uncertainty—what's one question they should be asking themselves right now to move closer to being “at their very best”?Thanks for joining us on Your World of Creativity.If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, share, and leave a review.And remember — creativity isn't just about ideas. It's about how you lead, adapt, and move forward.

Minimalism isn't about removing the things you love. It's about removing the things that distract you from the things you love. That insight from Joshua Becker gets to the heart of a much deeper issue than messy closets or crowded garages. Clutter competes for more than our space. It competes for our attention, affection, time, energy, and generosity. Joshua Becker, New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author and founder of Becoming Minimalist, joined the show today to talk about his book, Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World.  His message is not that every Christian needs bare walls, a tiny home, or a life stripped of beauty and enjoyment. Rather, it's an invitation to ask a better question: Are the things we own helping us live faithfully, or are they quietly distracting us from what matters most? Minimalism Is Not One-Size-Fits-All For many people, the word “minimalism” brings to mind stark white rooms, empty shelves, or getting rid of nearly everything they own. But Becker is quick to point out that minimalism will look different from one person to another. Some may enjoy a simpler aesthetic. Others may not. Some may feel called to live with very little. Others may simply need to become more intentional about what they own and why. Becker defines minimalism as “the intentional promotion of the things we most value by removing anything that distracts us from it.” That definition moves the conversation from rules to purpose. The goal is not to own less for its own sake. The goal is to make room for what God has called us to value most. When Possessions Begin to Possess Us Becker's journey began on an ordinary Saturday morning. He set out to clean his garage while his young son wanted him to play. Hours later, still surrounded by stuff, he realized he had spent his day maintaining possessions instead of investing in his son. That moment became a turning point. He and his wife began removing unnecessary possessions from their home, eventually giving away or discarding 60 to 70 percent of what they owned. With each step, Becker noticed practical benefits. Their home became easier to maintain. Their lifestyle costs less. They had more time and energy. They also found new opportunities for generosity. As a pastor, Becker began to see the connection between simplicity and faith. Jesus had been inviting His followers into this kind of life all along—not as deprivation, but as freedom. He calls us away from storing up treasures on earth and toward a life oriented around the Kingdom of God. Consumerism Shapes Us More Than We Realize We live in a culture that constantly tells us more is better. Advertisements, social media, algorithms, and comparison all work together to convince us that the next purchase will make us happier, more secure, more admired, or more complete. The message is subtle but powerful: your life will be better if you buy what we're selling. Over time, that message shapes our desires. We begin to define success by accumulation. Bigger homes, newer cars, fuller closets, upgraded technology, and constant consumption start to feel normal. But normal is not always wise. And common is not always faithful. Scripture repeatedly warns us that riches and possessions can deceive us. In Luke 8, Jesus describes the seed choked by “the cares and riches and pleasures of life,” keeping it from bearing mature fruit. Possessions are not evil in themselves, but they can become thorns when they crowd out our attention to God, neighbor, and calling. Simplicity Is Not Deprivation Biblical simplicity does not mean rejecting every comfort or refusing to enjoy God's gifts. 1 Timothy 6:17 reminds us that God “richly provides us with everything to enjoy.” Money can be used for celebration, hospitality, beauty, rest, and meaningful experiences with family and friends. Those are good gifts from a generous God. The issue is not whether we enjoy what God provides. The issue is whether those gifts become idols. When possessions begin to promise identity, security, comfort, or joy in ways only God can provide, they no longer serve us. They master us. That is why simplicity can be a path toward abundance. When we own less of what distracts us, we gain more of what matters: time, margin, focus, generosity, relationships, and availability to God's work. Clutter Steals Margin Many people today feel hurried, anxious, and stretched thin. While clutter is not the only reason for that exhaustion, it often contributes more than we realize. The more we own, the more we must clean, organize, protect, repair, insure, store, and pay for. Possessions require attention. They make demands. They quietly add weight to already busy lives. A less cluttered life can create margin—space to pray, rest, serve, listen, give, and be present. It can help us become more attentive to God and to the people He has placed before us. Becker shared the story of a woman named Trish, whose grandmother modeled a simple and faithful life. Her grandmother gardened, gathered eggs, sat on the porch, and lived with a peaceful attentiveness that left a lasting mark. Trish remembered that example as the kind of life she wanted to cultivate in her own family—not disconnected from the world, but less rushed by it. That kind of legacy is often caught more than taught. Owning Less Can Free Us to Give More One of the clearest connections between simplicity and faith is generosity. When we spend less on accumulation, we have more freedom to give. For someone in debt, owning less may create room to pay down what is owed. For someone living paycheck to paycheck, it may provide breathing room. For someone already financially stable, it may open the door to greater generosity. This is not merely a financial principle. It is a spiritual one. Jesus said in Matthew 6:21, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Our spending and giving reveal what we value. And as we direct our resources toward God's Kingdom, our hearts are shaped in the process. Generosity helps loosen the grip of materialism. It reminds us that money is not our treasure, our protector, or our purpose. It is a tool entrusted to us by God for His glory and the good of others. A More Faithful Question The goal of an uncluttered faith is not to make everyone's home look the same. It is not to shame people for enjoying good gifts. And it is not to create a new form of legalism around how much a Christian should own. The better question is this: What is God calling me to make room for? Maybe it's more time with your children. Maybe it's more generosity. Maybe it's less anxiety. Maybe it's a greater availability to serve. Maybe it's simply the freedom to stop chasing what the world says you need and begin living more deeply in what Christ has already given. Owning less is not the treasure. Christ is. But when we remove what distracts us, we may find ourselves freer to love Him, love others, and make an impact with what He has entrusted to us. On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions: Can I borrow from my 401(k) instead of taking out a loan from the bank? My house is paid off, but I'm considering moving and may need funds available for a bridge loan. As the primary beneficiary of my late husband's IRA, do I have to move the full account into my name, or can I transfer part of it directly to my children since they're listed as contingent beneficiaries? Resources Mentioned: Faithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner) Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World: A Minimalist Book by Joshua Becker Becoming Minimalist Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful Stewardship by Rob West Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money Look At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and Anxiety Rich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich Fool Find a Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA) FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every weekday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. You can also visit FaithFi.com to connect with our online community and partner with us as we help more people live as faithful stewards of God's resources. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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On Your World of Creativity, we travel around the world talking with creative practitioners who turn ideas into impact.In just the past few episodes, we've been (virtually) exploring creative centers like London, Sydney, and Las Vegas — along with vibrant hubs like Pittsburgh and Austin. Today, we're in New York City… and even making a stop in Times Square ... with a guest who has quite literally taken her voice global.I'm joined by Kneet — a Thai Sikh Punjabi independent artist blending Bollywood glam with hip-hop swagger. Her music explores identity, resilience, cultural fusion, and creative reinvention.Her breakout single “RISE” hit #1 on Apple Music video charts and appeared on Times Square billboards — marking a defining moment in her independent journey. She's continued that momentum with her latest release, “My Man.”But beyond the music, Kneet brings a powerful lived experience — navigating motherhood, advocacy, and systemic challenges — while completing her Master's in Developmental Psychology.Today, we're talking about Creative Cultural Expression… and the Power of Voice.Kneet is a global independent artist whose sound blends pop, hip-hop, soul/R&B, and cinematic storytelling — shaped by a life lived across cultures.Her work is rooted in truth — transforming personal experience into universal expression. Whether through music, advocacy, or storytelling, she is reclaiming voice, honoring identity, and creating space for authenticity.1 — Identity as Creative FuelKneet, your music feels deeply rooted in identity — cultural, personal, and emotional. What first inspired you to use music as a way to express who you are and what you've lived through?How has your Thai Sikh Punjabi background shaped your sound, your storytelling, and the way you show up as an artist?2 — The Power of VoiceThis episode is really centered on the idea of “the power of voice.” What does that mean to you — both as an artist and as a person navigating real-life challenges?Was there a moment in your life where you realized you had to stop surviving… and start choosing your voice?3 — Creativity as Healing & TransformationYour work carries emotional depth — it feels like more than performance, it feels like processing and transformation. How does music become a tool for healing when words alone aren't enough?You're navigating intense personal experiences while continuing to create. How do you stay grounded and protect your creative energy during those times?4 — Turning Personal Story into Universal ConnectionOne of the most powerful things about your music is how personal stories become something universal. How do you translate your lived experience into songs that resonate across cultures and audiences?Why do you think so many strong voices — especially women — are often misunderstood, and how does reclaiming your voice shift that narrative?5 — Rising as an Independent ArtistYour single “RISE” hitting #1 and appearing in Times Square is an incredible milestone — especially as an independent artist. What did that moment represent for you?For other artists listening, what are some practical ways they can unlock their voice, build confidence, and create opportunities without waiting for permission?SummaryToday we explored what it means to create from identity, to reclaim your voice, and to use creativity not just as expression — but as transformation.From blending cultures into a unique artistic sound…to turning personal challenges into global connection…to rising as an independent artist on your own terms…Kneet's story reminds us that our voice is not something we're given — it's something we claim.If you enjoyed this episode, take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review Your World of Creativity on your favorite podcast app.It helps more creative voices like Kneet's be heard around the world.And come back next time, as we continue our journey… unlocking… Your World of Creativity.

In this episode of Genetics in Your World, GSA Early Career Scientists Multimedia Subcommittee member Racheal Asaolu has a conversation with Dr. Randall J. Roper of the School of Science at Indiana University. They discuss Roper's work. Read his paper titled, "Genetic analysis of triplicated genes affecting sex-specific skeletal deficits in Down syndrome model mice," published in the May 2026 issue of G3: Genes|Genomes|Genetics: https://doi.org/10.1093/g3journal/jkag056. Music: Loopster Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Thank you to the Multimedia Subcommittee, particularly the production team for this episode: Racheal Asaolu, interviewer; Shruti Shastry, Audio Quality Control Coordinator; Laetitia Chauve and Anindya Ganguly, researchers. #Trisomy21 #SkeletalDeficits #SexDifferences #MicroComputedTomography Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Redeeming Time.” Dan Seaborn joined us to explain how unredeemed time can reveal deeper worries and fears, and how asking God for wisdom helps us face what we’re avoiding. Dan founded Winning At Home, an organization that encourages marriages and families, and is a leader for the Marriage & Family Division of the AACC. Then Joshua Becker joined us to explain how uncluttering our lives can help us choose what matters most, focus on Christ, and use our time and resources for eternal impact. Joshua is the founder and editor of Becoming Minimalist, a website dedicated to inspiring others to find more life by owning less. He also has authored “Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World.” We invited our listeners to the “Redeem Time” Challenge to encourage you to use your time more intentionally and spiritually, focusing on productivity, purpose, rest, and honoring God, rather than wasting it. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Dan Seaborn’s Interview [ 08:32 ]Joshua Becker’s Interview [ 39:53 ]Ally thinks it's funny [ 57:37 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Redeeming Time.” Dan Seaborn joined us to explain how unredeemed time can reveal deeper worries and fears, and how asking God for wisdom helps us face what we’re avoiding. Dan founded Winning At Home, an organization that encourages marriages and families, and is a leader for the Marriage & Family Division of the AACC. Then Joshua Becker joined us to explain how uncluttering our lives can help us choose what matters most, focus on Christ, and use our time and resources for eternal impact. Joshua is the founder and editor of Becoming Minimalist, a website dedicated to inspiring others to find more life by owning less. He also has authored “Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World.” We invited our listeners to the “Redeem Time” Challenge to encourage you to use your time more intentionally and spiritually, focusing on productivity, purpose, rest, and honoring God, rather than wasting it. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Dan Seaborn’s Interview [ 08:32 ]Joshua Becker’s Interview [ 39:53 ]Ally thinks it's funny [ 57:37 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Redeeming Time.” Dan Seaborn joined us to explain how unredeemed time can reveal deeper worries and fears, and how asking God for wisdom helps us face what we’re avoiding. Dan founded Winning At Home, an organization that encourages marriages and families, and is a leader for the Marriage & Family Division of the AACC. Then Joshua Becker joined us to explain how uncluttering our lives can help us choose what matters most, focus on Christ, and use our time and resources for eternal impact. Joshua is the founder and editor of Becoming Minimalist, a website dedicated to inspiring others to find more life by owning less. He also has authored “Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World.” We invited our listeners to the “Redeem Time” Challenge to encourage you to use your time more intentionally and spiritually, focusing on productivity, purpose, rest, and honoring God, rather than wasting it. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Dan Seaborn’s Interview [ 08:32 ]Joshua Becker’s Interview [ 39:53 ]Ally thinks it's funny [ 57:37 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Redeeming Time.” Dan Seaborn joined us to explain how unredeemed time can reveal deeper worries and fears, and how asking God for wisdom helps us face what we’re avoiding. Dan founded Winning At Home, an organization that encourages marriages and families, and is a leader for the Marriage & Family Division of the AACC. Then Joshua Becker joined us to explain how uncluttering our lives can help us choose what matters most, focus on Christ, and use our time and resources for eternal impact. Joshua is the founder and editor of Becoming Minimalist, a website dedicated to inspiring others to find more life by owning less. He also has authored “Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World.” We invited our listeners to the “Redeem Time” Challenge to encourage you to use your time more intentionally and spiritually, focusing on productivity, purpose, rest, and honoring God, rather than wasting it. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Dan Seaborn’s Interview [ 08:32 ]Joshua Becker’s Interview [ 39:53 ]Ally thinks it's funny [ 57:37 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Redeeming Time.” Dan Seaborn joined us to explain how unredeemed time can reveal deeper worries and fears, and how asking God for wisdom helps us face what we’re avoiding. Dan founded Winning At Home, an organization that encourages marriages and families, and is a leader for the Marriage & Family Division of the AACC. Then Joshua Becker joined us to explain how uncluttering our lives can help us choose what matters most, focus on Christ, and use our time and resources for eternal impact. Joshua is the founder and editor of Becoming Minimalist, a website dedicated to inspiring others to find more life by owning less. He also has authored “Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World.” We invited our listeners to the “Redeem Time” Challenge to encourage you to use your time more intentionally and spiritually, focusing on productivity, purpose, rest, and honoring God, rather than wasting it. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Dan Seaborn’s Interview [ 08:32 ]Joshua Becker’s Interview [ 39:53 ]Ally thinks it's funny [ 57:37 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Redeeming Time.” Dan Seaborn joined us to explain how unredeemed time can reveal deeper worries and fears, and how asking God for wisdom helps us face what we’re avoiding. Dan founded Winning At Home, an organization that encourages marriages and families, and is a leader for the Marriage & Family Division of the AACC. Then Joshua Becker joined us to explain how uncluttering our lives can help us choose what matters most, focus on Christ, and use our time and resources for eternal impact. Joshua is the founder and editor of Becoming Minimalist, a website dedicated to inspiring others to find more life by owning less. He also has authored “Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World.” We invited our listeners to the “Redeem Time” Challenge to encourage you to use your time more intentionally and spiritually, focusing on productivity, purpose, rest, and honoring God, rather than wasting it. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Dan Seaborn’s Interview [ 08:32 ]Joshua Becker’s Interview [ 39:53 ]Ally thinks it's funny [ 57:37 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Redeeming Time.” Dan Seaborn joined us to explain how unredeemed time can reveal deeper worries and fears, and how asking God for wisdom helps us face what we’re avoiding. Dan founded Winning At Home, an organization that encourages marriages and families, and is a leader for the Marriage & Family Division of the AACC. Then Joshua Becker joined us to explain how uncluttering our lives can help us choose what matters most, focus on Christ, and use our time and resources for eternal impact. Joshua is the founder and editor of Becoming Minimalist, a website dedicated to inspiring others to find more life by owning less. He also has authored “Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World.” We invited our listeners to the “Redeem Time” Challenge to encourage you to use your time more intentionally and spiritually, focusing on productivity, purpose, rest, and honoring God, rather than wasting it. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Dan Seaborn’s Interview [ 08:32 ]Joshua Becker’s Interview [ 39:53 ]Ally thinks it's funny [ 57:37 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Genetics in Your World, GSA Early Career Scientists Multimedia Subcommittee member Luke Arnce interviews Caitlin Peaslee of the Center for Embryonic Cell and Gene Therapy at Oregon Health and Science University about her research. Read her paper titled, "Mapping whole-organism genetic comorbidities across model species using unified ontologies," published in the April 2026 issue of GENETICS: https://doi.org/10.1093/genetics/iyag038 This study developed a cross-species computational framework, CoMo DBM, to analyze 204 mouse genes that caused non-obstructive azoospermia and mapped their phenotype associations across human, zebrafish, fruit fly, and roundworm databases. Music: Loopster Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/#GeneEditing #cancer #GeneOntology Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With all the podcasts, videos, and other resources available on the Internet, how can Christians know who they should listen to?In this podcast episode, we invited Mike McGarry back onto the podcast to answer this question. Mike shares who Christians should look to for answers to their faith questions and how to discern between good and bad sources for gaining wisdom.

WELCOME to the second installment of our series, CALLED TO WITNESS: How To Share The Good News with Your World. Talk 1 What Good News Are You Sharing? defined what is Good News (It is Jesus, not a retirement home in Heaven). The key message: God is making all things new. Talk 2 is about what witness really means. In the Bible, the Hebrew word for witness is eid. Eid isn't something we do, but something we become—because of what we've experienced. The key message of Talk 2: The goodness of God will make you His witness.

Welcome to our new series, CALLED TO WITNESS: How To Share The Good News with Your World. God calls you to be His witness in your world: In your family. In your office. In your school. Among your friends. What will you share? Good News. But there is a lot of confusion about what Good News really means. Talk 1 clearly defines Good News. The key message of this Talk: God is making all things new.

In this episode of It's Your World, we're talking about the gap between what we pray for and the life we're currently living. So many of us ask God for love, peace, abundance, health, and purpose… but are we actually creating room to receive it?Are your habits aligned with your prayers? Are your daily actions reflecting the future you say you want? From relationships and money to peace and self awareness, this episode is a reflection on preparation, alignment, and the uncomfortable truth that sometimes the thing blocking our prayers is the version of us that still isn't ready for them.This episode will help you reconnect with yourself, become more intentional with your life, and start living in a way that matches what you've been asking God for.

Perfectionism can feel like ambition for many students, but it often fuels anxiety, procrastination, and a harsh inner critic that makes studying harder than it needs to be. We're joined today by Harvard-trained clinical psychologist, author and perfectionism expert Dr Tara Cousineau, to unpack the psychology and triggers of perfectionism. Dr Tara shares practical skills everyone can employ for putting self-compassion before self-criticism, and learning how to strive for excellence whilst protecting your wellbeing.This is an excellent advice-packed episode I hope the perfectionists in our Exam Study Expert community will return to again and again, covering everything from working definitions of perfectionism and types of inner critic, to key tools for rewriting your mindset about excellence and progress.If Dr Tara's advice has resonated with you, why not share this episode with a friend who's stuck in overthinking mode, and leave a review so more students can find the show. 

On this edition of Chris Fabry Live you’ll hear about the transforming power of minimalism. Author Joshua Becker believes that owning less allows you to focus more on your relationship with God. Generosity can help you reduce busyness and create more time for meaningful activities. He believes this exercise can help you prioritize people over possessions. Learn how to unclutter your faith on Chris Fabry Live. Featured resource:Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World by Joshua BeckerMarch thank you gift:On Our Way Home: Reflections on Heaven in the Face of Death by Colleen Chao Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to another episode of Market House! This week, we do the impossible task of sharing our list of Top 10 Disney Songs. We dove deep into classics like "A Whole New World", "Circle of Life", "Beauty and the Beast", "Part of Your World", and many more. Plus, we "cheated" a little and put together a bonus list of our favorite Disney instrumental tracks.Let us know what ones we missed! We have a Patreon! Support the show and receive exclusive content, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Follow us on Instagram @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MarketHousePodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our website, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Make sure to leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify! It's a great way to support the show.Use code MarketHouse10 to save $10 on your next Disney vacation package with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Away Today⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

Author David Foster Wallace is credited with a story in a commencement speech, where he shares, "There are these two young fish swimming along and they happen to meet an older fish swimming the other way, who nods at them and says 'Morning, boys. How's the water?' And the two young fish swim on for a bit, and then eventually one of them looks over at the other and says 'What the hell is water?'" We live in a culture where the expectation is to have absolutely everything.  And more. Obviously there is a material cost to everything. Money. And it takes time to make money. So we cost ourselves a lot of work to afford all the stuff. But regardless. Even if you win the lottery and can easily afford anything. Having stuff takes up our mental space, and I don't think we consider this. I sure didn't. I was just like the fish. Stuff? What stuff? I don't feel I bought things needlessly. Or for status. I had a big family. If we felt we needed something? Get it. Maybe get two. If someone might need it, let's have it on hand. This had its value. But my gosh. There is just stuff. Everywhere. I ultimately felt so tied down by it all. So, my guest is Joshua Becker, the founder and editor of Becoming Minimalist, a website dedicated to inspiring others to find more life by owning less. His websites welcome over 1M readers each month and have inspired millions around the world to consider the practical benefits of owning fewer possessions and given them the practical help to get started. He is an international speaker and the #1 Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of several books, the newest of which is, Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World. I am on a constant quest to…pair down. Yesterday, as of this recording, I accompanied two of my daughters in talking through everything in their rooms. Rooms I think most would feel were sparse. The result of questioning each item? Two trash bags and two boxes full of clothes and…stuff. And an entire big bag of trash. Feels like a breath of fresh air. Space to…contemplate. Create. Sign up for your $1/month trial period at shopify.com/kevin Go to shipstation.com and use code KEVIN to start your free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joshua shows how minimalism can help Christians live a more meaningful and generous life in his book, "Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World," today on the 700 Club interactive.

Joshua shows how minimalism can help Christians live a more meaningful and generous life in his book, "Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World," today on the 700 Club interactive.

Joshua shows how minimalism can help Christians live a more meaningful and generous life in his book, "Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World," today on the 700 Club interactive.

Joshua shows how minimalism can help Christians live a more meaningful and generous life in his book, "Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World," today on the 700 Club interactive.

Joshua shows how minimalism can help Christians live a more meaningful and generous life in his book, "Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World," today on the 700 Club interactive.

Joshua shows how minimalism can help Christians live a more meaningful and generous life in his book, "Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World," today on the 700 Club interactive.

Joshua shows how minimalism can help Christians live a more meaningful and generous life in his book, "Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World," today on the 700 Club interactive.

Joshua shows how minimalism can help Christians live a more meaningful and generous life in his book, "Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World," today on the 700 Club interactive.

Joshua shows how minimalism can help Christians live a more meaningful and generous life in his book, "Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World," today on the 700 Club interactive.

Joshua shows how minimalism can help Christians live a more meaningful and generous life in his book, "Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World," today on the 700 Club interactive.

Joshua shows how minimalism can help Christians live a more meaningful and generous life in his book, "Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World," today on the 700 Club interactive.

What does the Bible have to say about minimalism? Turns out - quite a bit, although it may not seem like it at first glance. Joshua Becker's new book Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love, More, and Make an Impact in Your World, is centered around a  bold claim. Minimalism - specifically what Jesus has to say about possessions and money - is God's design for our life.  The book dives into Scripture passages that point to numerous spiritual benefits that you can experience through minimalism, to allow you to reach your full potential and impact in the Kingdom of God. In this episode, Joshua and I talk about: - Why the American Church hasn't focused more on the message of minimalism, specifically when it comes to Jesus' clear teachings on our relationship with money and material possessions - How our fruitfulness has been choked out by consumerism and distraction - How minimalism helps us enjoy the benefits of God's spiritual kingdom Joshua is the founder and editor of Becoming Minimalist, a website dedicated to intentional living that was named by SUCCESS Magazine as one of the top ten personal development websites. He is also the USA Today and WSJ best-selling author of 6 books including The Minimalist Home, The More of Less, and Things That Matter. His new book, Uncluttered Faith, will be released on February 10, 2026.  He is also the Founder of The Hope Effect, a nonprofit organization changing how the world cares for orphans. Currently, he lives in Peoria, AZ with his wife and two teenage children.

 You know that panicky moment when you realize you need sales NOW but you don't have a giant audience to sell to? Yeah, that one.Maybe renewals didn't come through. Maybe a launch underperformed. Maybe life got busy and audience growth just... didn't happen. And now you're stuck thinking: "Should I focus on growth or sales? How do I do BOTH without losing my mind?"Here's the truth: When you need revenue sooner rather than later, proximity beats popularity. Every time.In this episode, Sophia will be breaking down the exact 3-bucket framework for making sales when your audience feels too small without waiting months for visibility to build. These are the fastest paths to revenue that don't require more followers, more content, or more time.Here's What We Cover:Re-Engage the Warmest People in Your World. Your fastest path to sales isn't strangers, it's people who already know and trust you Past clients aren't one-and-done: Think "next step," not "start over"—what's the natural next level for people who've already worked with you? Discovery calls that didn't convert aren't forever-nos—they're usually "not right now," and following up 3-6 months later with context is how you turn maybes into yesesBorrowed Audiences = Instant Sales Opportunities. You don't have to build trust from scratch, you can borrow it Affiliate-powered launches: Instead of relying on your own list, bring in colleagues and past clients to promote your webinar/challenge/training for a commissionFast, Activation-Based Sales Moments. Create short, energetic sales windows that activate the audience you already haveGiveaways that turn into sales windows: Run a giveaway, collect applications, choose a winner, then offer everyone who applied a 48-hour special invitation...and so much more!Resources:Send Sophia a voicemail with your questions: https://www.speakpipe.com/MarketingUnfiltered 

Most men don't realize how much of their anxiety, distraction, and frustration is tied to what they own—and what owns them. We live in a culture that constantly tells us to want more, buy more, and accumulate more, yet peace, clarity, and contentment feel further away than ever. Today's conversation is about pushing back against that noise and asking a harder, more honest question: When is enough, enough? My guest is Joshua Becker, author of Uncluttered Faith: Own Less, Love More, and Make an Impact in Your World. Joshua challenges the idea that minimalism is lifeless or empty and reframes it as an intentional act of stewardship, generosity, and purpose. We talk about consumerism, greed, anxiety, and the hidden cost of everything we own—and how living with less can actually free us to love people more deeply, live with greater clarity, and invest in what truly matters. This is a conversation about discipline, contentment, and creating a life that serves your mission—not your possessions. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Why Consumerism Fuels Misery 02:15 - The Inner Motivations Behind Overconsumption 04:49 - Selling With Integrity vs Manufacturing Need 07:10 - How Algorithms Shape Desire 11:44 - Purpose as the Filter for Consumption 14:42 - When Possessions Become a Burden 18:16 - Experimenting With Owning Less 21:13 - Reducing Phone Dependency 24:13 - The "Any Benefit" Mentality 28:01 - Wealth, Anxiety, and Possessions 32:20 - Wanting Less vs Earning More 34:06 - Money as a Magnifier 38:51 - What You Own Ends Up Owning You 44:17 - When Is Enough, Enough? 47:44 - Discovering You Have Enough Through Giving 51:59 - Generosity and Abundance 55:20 - Stewardship as the Antidote to Comparison 58:10 - Uncluttered Faith and the Hope Effect Battle Planners: Pick yours up today! Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto. For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood. Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready  

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Treasure Island, A Child's Garden of Verses - those are just some of the literary classics written by Robert Louis Stevenson. He must have had a way with words from the time he was a boy. Anne Graham Lotz tells of a night in his boyhood when his nanny just couldn't get him to bed. Young Robert just kept staring out the window, oblivious to her talking to him. Finally, she said, "Robert, what in the world are you looking at out there?" As she pulled back the curtain, she realized he was watching the lamplighter making his way down the street, lighting one street lamp after another. Young Robert Louis Stevenson saw something more. He said, "Look at that man! He's punching holes in the darkness!" I'm Ron Hutchcraft, and I want to have A Word With You today about "You Are the Light of Your World." What an awesome description of the reason God has placed you where you are! You're not there to shake your head and bemoan how dark it is where you work or go to school or whatever your environment. You're there to punch holes in the darkness! So, how are you doing on that so far? Well, let's listen to what Jesus said in Matthew 5:14-16, our word for today from the Word of God. If you belong to Jesus, He's including you in this. "You are the light of the world." Wow! Think of your personal world and people in your world. Jesus says you are their light. He goes on to say, "A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp or put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." Look, we live in a pretty dark world, right. But it is not a world without light unless the Christian in a situation fails to punch holes in the darkness by living like Jesus would live there, treating people like Jesus would treat people there, and handling situations and temptations as Jesus would handle them. So many of Jesus' followers don't realize who they are - His personal representative in their personal world. You punch another hole in the darkness every time you show up with joy instead of gloom on your face, with good things to say instead of griping, every time you stop for someone who's struggling, when you consciously put someone else ahead of you, when you insist on taking the high road when it's tempting to cut corners, every time you weep with someone who's weeping, or you rejoice with someone who's rejoicing, and when you reach out to someone who's really been acting pretty unloveable. The lost folks around you probably won't be all that impressed with your don'ts or all the religious meetings you go to. No, they need to see meaningful differences in you because of Christ in you. But it isn't enough that they just see that you're different. They need to know why, or they'll never be able to get out of the darkness themselves. They need Jesus. See, He put you in their life so they could find out what Jesus did for them on the cross; so they could find out from someone who's living proof that Jesus is alive and how they, too, could have a life-changing relationship with Him. Have you told them about your Jesus yet? Humanly speaking, you may very well be their best chance at heaven - or maybe their only chance. They could watch you for the rest of your life and they're never going to say, "You know, Charlie's such a nice guy. I'll bet Jesus died on the cross for my sins." They're not going to figure that out. You have to tell them that. Every morning, before your Lord, tell Him and tell yourself, "I am the light of my world." And go out there, showing a harsh and lonely and self-serving world that there's another way to be. Defy the darkness wherever you go. Punch holes in the darkness with the brilliant light of Jesus Christ that lives in you!

Treasure Island, A Child's Garden of Verses - those are just some of the literary classics written by Robert Louis Stevenson. He must have had a way with words from the time he was a boy. Anne Graham Lotz tells of a night in his boyhood when his nanny just couldn't get him to bed. Young Robert just kept staring out the window, oblivious to her talking to him. Finally, she said, "Robert, what in the world are you looking at out there?" As she pulled back the curtain, she realized he was watching the lamplighter making his way down the street, lighting one street lamp after another. Young Robert Louis Stevenson saw something more. He said, "Look at that man! He's punching holes in the darkness!" I'm Ron Hutchcraft, and I want to have A Word With You today about "You Are the Light of Your World." What an awesome description of the reason God has placed you where you are! You're not there to shake your head and bemoan how dark it is where you work or go to school or whatever your environment. You're there to punch holes in the darkness! So, how are you doing on that so far? Well, let's listen to what Jesus said in Matthew 5:14-16, our word for today from the Word of God. If you belong to Jesus, He's including you in this. "You are the light of the world." Wow! Think of your personal world and people in your world. Jesus says you are their light. He goes on to say, "A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp or put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." Look, we live in a pretty dark world, right. But it is not a world without light unless the Christian in a situation fails to punch holes in the darkness by living like Jesus would live there, treating people like Jesus would treat people there, and handling situations and temptations as Jesus would handle them. So many of Jesus' followers don't realize who they are - His personal representative in their personal world. You punch another hole in the darkness every time you show up with joy instead of gloom on your face, with good things to say instead of griping, every time you stop for someone who's struggling, when you consciously put someone else ahead of you, when you insist on taking the high road when it's tempting to cut corners, every time you weep with someone who's weeping, or you rejoice with someone who's rejoicing, and when you reach out to someone who's really been acting pretty unloveable. The lost folks around you probably won't be all that impressed with your don'ts or all the religious meetings you go to. No, they need to see meaningful differences in you because of Christ in you. But it isn't enough that they just see that you're different. They need to know why, or they'll never be able to get out of the darkness themselves. They need Jesus. See, He put you in their life so they could find out what Jesus did for them on the cross; so they could find out from someone who's living proof that Jesus is alive and how they, too, could have a life-changing relationship with Him. Have you told them about your Jesus yet? Humanly speaking, you may very well be their best chance at heaven - or maybe their only chance. They could watch you for the rest of your life and they're never going to say, "You know, Charlie's such a nice guy. I'll bet Jesus died on the cross for my sins." They're not going to figure that out. You have to tell them that. Every morning, before your Lord, tell Him and tell yourself, "I am the light of my world." And go out there, showing a harsh and lonely and self-serving world that there's another way to be. Defy the darkness wherever you go. Punch holes in the darkness with the brilliant light of Jesus Christ that lives in you!

Today, as we wrap up our seventh year and 399th episode of Your World of Creativity, it's fitting that we welcome a guest who perfectly captures the essence of transformation and growth — Rachel Burr.Rachel's Website @Catamentum on Instagram Rachel's Facebook page Rachel is an executive coach and leadership consultant with more than 20 years of experience helping leaders navigate the complex, unpredictable world of human dynamics. She knows that leadership can be messy — because people are unpredictable — and most leaders are promoted for technical excellence, not people skills.Rachel specializes in human-centered leadership, guiding executives to build self-awareness, empathy, and relational intelligence. Her book Butterfly Goo beautifully compares leadership growth to a caterpillar's transformation — messy, nonlinear, and deeply transformative.1. From Caterpillar to Leader — Why “Butterfly Goo”?Rachel, your metaphor of transformation is so vivid — comparing leadership development to the chaos of metamorphosis. What does that “goo” stage represent for leaders, and why do you think so many get stuck there instead of breaking through?Human-Centered Leadership in a Technical WorldYou often say leaders are promoted for technical excellence, not people skills. What are some of the most common people-dynamic challenges leaders face — and how can they start to build emotional and relational intelligence?Overcoming Fear and Finding FulfillmentMany of your clients struggle with fear — of failure, of being vulnerable, of not being enough. How do you help leaders confront those fears and replace them with a sense of purpose and fulfillment?Navigating Complex Workplace DynamicsWith your background in organizational development and clinical psychology, what practical tools or exercises do you use to help leaders manage interpersonal challenges and organizational change — especially in high-pressure environments?Humor, Humanity, and Real ChangeYou use humor and practical exercises to make deep transformation approachable. Why is it important for leaders to lighten up — and how can humor actually support growth, empathy, and connection?Rachel, as we wrap up this milestone episode and our seventh year of Your World of Creativity, what's one piece of advice you'd offer to leaders — or anyone listening — who's ready to embrace their own transformation and move from stuck to unstoppable?Thanks to our sponsor, White Cloud Coffee — fueling creative conversations everywhere. Listeners, enjoy 10% off your first order at whitecloudcoffee.comAnd before you go, be sure to download your free e-book A World of Creativity when you visit mark-stinson.com.Then come back for our next episode — as we begin our eighth year of creative conversations — where we'll continue to travel around the world to talk with creatives about how they get inspired, how they organize ideas, and most of all, how they gain the confidence and connections to launch their work out into the world.

Today is Episode: 398 as we near the end of our 7th year of Your World of CreativityI'm thrilled to welcome Amani Roberts — an award-winning music business professor, international keynote speaker, and global DJ performer.He's a USA Today bestselling author, and his upcoming book, The Quiet Storm: A Historical and Cultural Analysis of the Power, Passion, and Pain of R&B Groups, offers a powerful deep dive into how Black R&B groups shaped music, identity, and community.Amani's Website @amaniexperience on Instagram Amani on YouTube From DJ Booth to Classroom — The Creative JourneyAmani, your career bridges music, business, and education. How did your early experiences as a DJ evolve into this mission of helping others unlock their creativity and confidence?The Quiet Storm — Why This Story Matters NowYour new book, The Quiet Storm, is a cultural and historical analysis of Black R&B groups — from The Temptations to TLC. What inspired you to take on this topic, and why do you think it's so important to tell this story today?Beyond Entertainment — R&B as Social CommentaryYou write that R&B groups didn't just make music — they moved culture. How did these artists influence identity, social change, and even the civil rights movement through their art and community presence?Resilience, Reinvention, and Relevanceo With over 30 years in hospitality and 17 years in the music industry, Amani has collaborated with brands like Marriott, 7-11, Calendly, and Chartmetric, generating millions in revenue while inspiring professionals to unlock their creativity, take risks, and stay resilient.o You've led in corporate settings, creative spaces, and classrooms. What are the biggest lessons you've learned about staying relevant and resilient — whether you're spinning records, teaching students, or advising executives?o Amani's leadership extends beyond the stage — he was the first African American President of Meeting Professionals International's Southern California Chapter in 45 years and is co-host of the podcast Adventures in Business. His work has been featured in Forbes, People Magazine, NBC, and Yahoo! Finance.The Future of R&B and Creative LeadershipAs we look forward, how can today's creatives — musicians, entrepreneurs, or educators — apply the lessons from R&B's rise, dominance, and decline to keep their work meaningful, collaborative, and authentic?Thanks to our sponsor, White Cloud Coffee — fueling creative conversations everywhere. Listeners, enjoy 10% off your first order at whitecloudcoffee.com.And as we close out this special 7th anniversary episode of Your World of Creativity, remember to grab your free e-book, A World of Creativity, when you visit mark-stinson.com.Join us next time as we continue our round-the-world journey, talking with creative people about how they get inspired, how they organize ideas, and how they build the confidence and connections to launch their work into the world.

Today we're honored to welcome Stan Lai, one of the world's most celebrated playwrights and theatre directors. He has been called by one critic ‘the major contemporary Asian playwright of his time, perhaps of all time' and by the BBC ‘the best Chinese-language playwright and director in the world'. Stan's Website @Stanlai99 on Instagram Stan on YouTube Born in the U.S. and raised in both America and Taiwan, Stan earned his PhD from UC Berkeley before launching a groundbreaking career in Taiwan that now spans over 40 acclaimed plays, including masterpieces like A Dream Like a Dream and Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land. He's also the co-founder of the Wuzhen Theatre Festival and Huichang Theatre Village in China, and his Shanghai venue, Theatre Above, is dedicated entirely to his work.Stan joins us today to discuss his new book, CreativitRy: Asia's Iconic Playwright Reveals the Art of Creativity, coming in November 2025 from Anthem Press — a transformative guide that blends memoir, Buddhist philosophy, and practical methods for unlocking the creative potential that lives within each of us. https://a.co/d/56PRqeG5 QuestionsThe Source of CreativityStan, you've said that CreativitRy explores “where creativity lives — within each and every one of us.” How did your own creative process as a playwright and director lead you to this realization, and what inspired you to put these ideas into book form?From Stage to Page — Translating Art into InsightYour plays are known for their emotional depth and philosophical reach. How was writing about creativity — in prose rather than in performance — a different kind of creative act for you?Buddhist Wisdom and Creative FlowYou describe the book as rooted in Buddhist thought, guiding readers to unlock creativity through introspection rather than productivity hacks. How do mindfulness and spiritual awareness shape your own approach to artistic creation?Creativity as Education — A New FrontierCreativitRy is being adopted as the foundational text for a new Department of Creative Studies at major Chinese universities. How did that initiative come about, and what does it say about the growing importance of creativity in education and society today?The Universality of the Creative JourneyYou've been praised by artists like Ang Lee and Jack Ma for bridging the arts, business, and human growth. What do you hope readers — whether they're artists, entrepreneurs, or students — will take away from CreativitRy about living a truly creative life?Stan, as we close, what's one piece of advice you'd offer to someone who feels disconnected from their creativity — someone who wants to rediscover that creative energy in everyday life?Thanks to our sponsor, White Cloud Coffee — fueling creative conversations everywhere. Listeners, enjoy 10% off your first order at whitecloudcoffee.com.And be sure to download your free e-book of Your World of Creativity when you visit

Today, we're welcoming Robin Landa back to the show. I first interviewed Robin in February 2023 about her book The New Art of Ideas, and I'm thrilled to continue that conversation.Robin is a distinguished professor at Kean University and a globally recognized expert in creativity and branding. She received the 2024 Gold Design Education Recognition Award, was named by the Carnegie Foundation among the ‘Great Teachers of Our Time,' and will be inducted into the New Jersey Advertising Hall of Fame in 2025.Robin 's Website @proflanda on Instagram Robin 's Facebook page Robin on YouTube Author of 25 books—including Graphic Design Solutions, Strategic Creativity, Advertising by Design, and Shareworthy (with Greg Braun)—Robin now turns to her new release: Branding as a Cultural Force: Purpose, Responsibility, and ResonanceFrom The New Art of Ideas to Cultural ForceRobin, when we talked in February 2023, you laid out a practical pathway for generating and shaping ideas. What's evolved in your thinking since then—and how did that trajectory lead to Branding as a Cultural Force?Branding as a Vehicle for Systemic ChangeYour new book argues that branding can—and should—shape culture, not just reflect it. What catalyzed this call to action, and how does it challenge conventional brand playbooks?From Product Stories to Cultural MovementsWhich brands or campaigns today truly function as cultural forces? What makes them work—and what can creative teams learn about purpose, responsibility, and resonance?Authenticity, Accountability, and RiskWhen brands take a stand, what's the right balance between authentic purpose and measurable responsibility? How should leaders navigate backlash, skepticism, and “purpose-washing”?Teaching Creative CourageYou've shaped thousands of careers through teaching, mentoring, judging, and writing. What practices help people move from safe, incremental ideas to bold, world-shaping concepts—without losing strategic clarity?The Next Generation of Brand LeadersWith AI, rapid cultural shifts, and fragmentation of attention, what skills—and mindsets—will define tomorrow's most effective brand leaders?Thanks to our sponsor, White Cloud Coffee—fueling creative conversations everywhere. Listeners, enjoy 10% off your first order at whitecloudcoffee.com.And before you go, remember to download your free e-book of Your World of Creativity when you visit mark-stinson.com.

Today, we welcome Rand Selig — an accomplished investment banker, entrepreneur, coach, Scoutmaster, board member, and hands-on conservationist. Rand brings a unique balance of analytical insight and human understanding to everything he does.For more than 35 years, he's led The Selig Capital Group, named the Best Sustainable Investment Banking Firm in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2024 by Wealth and Finance International. Rand is also the author of the award-winning book Thriving! How to Create a Healthier, Happier, and More Prosperous Life — a 333-page guide that's been inspiring readers around the world since its release through selfpublishing.com.Rand's Website @Rmsinstat on Instagram Rand on YouTube Rand's Facebook page Thriving! resonate with readers seeking practical guidance for designing a life filled with purpose, vitality, and joy.The Power of Choice — Why “Thriving” MattersRand, your book is built on the idea that intentional choices can completely reshape our lives. What inspired you to write Thriving! and how do you define what it truly means to “thrive” in today's fast-paced world?Overcoming Setbacks and Building ResilienceYou write about turning obstacles into opportunities — something you've clearly practiced in your own entrepreneurial and personal journey. What are some of your favorite tools or mindset shifts for building resilience through life's challenges?The Science of ThrivingWith your background in both psychology and mathematics, you take a unique, evidence-based approach to personal growth. How do you bridge scientific insights — like self-awareness and behavioral psychology — with practical, everyday tools your readers can apply right now?Designing Your Life — Becoming the Architect of Your FutureYou often say we can design our own lives. What does that process look like in practice? Could you share a few of the most powerful exercises or decisions that help people move from drifting through life to actively creating it?The Ten Keys to Aging Well and Living with VitalityOne of my favorite parts of the book is your section on “The 10 Keys to Aging Well.” You emphasize that aging well is about vitality, not longevity. What are some of the key choices we can make today — psychologically, emotionally, and physically — to keep thriving as we age?You talk about defining success on your own terms. How can people begin that process when society tends to equate success with money or status?Thanks to our sponsor, White Cloud Coffee — fueling creative conversations everywhere. Listeners, enjoy 10% off your first order at whitecloudcoffee.com.And before you go, remember to download your free e-book of Your World of Creativity when you visit mark-stinson.com.

Today, we're welcoming back Ian Ziskin, President of EXec EXcel Group, a leader with more than 40 years of experience as a business executive, board advisor, coach, consultant, and author. Ian has held senior leadership and Chief Human Resources Officer roles at three Fortune 100 companies, written extensively about the future of work, HR, and leadership, and continues to influence how organizations develop people and purpose.Ian's Website Ian first joined us on Your World of Creativity back in 2022, when he shared insights from another collaborative anthology project that brought together diverse voices in leadership. Today, he returns to discuss his new book, Lives Lost and Leadership Found, just released by Routledge. The book blends neuroscience, survey insights from 150 professionals, and deeply personal essays from dozens of contributors to explore how grief, loss, and connection can actually deepen our leadership capacity — and how our ‘special somebodies' may be our most powerful teachers.Why This Book, and Why Now?Ian, you've written and spoken extensively about leadership and HR — but Lives Lost and Leadership Found takes a much more personal and emotional turn. What inspired you to write this book, and why was now the right time?Neuroscience, Grief, and GrowthThe book explores how neuroscience rewires our leadership capacity through experiences of loss. What did you discover about the connection between grief, empathy, and leadership resilience?Collaborative Creativity, Round TwoYou were last on the podcast in 2022 discussing another anthology you co-created. How has that collaborative creative process worked for you over the years — and what lessons did you carry forward into this new project?Leading Together — The Power of Many VoicesIn Lives Lost and Leadership Found, you serve as the lead author but included essays from dozens of contributors. What were the benefits — and maybe the challenges — of weaving so many perspectives into a single narrative?Lessons from the Data and the StoriesYou surveyed 150 professionals and featured essays from leaders and coaches across industries. What key lessons or themes emerged — and were there any surprises in how people transformed loss into growth?Music, Reflection, and RenewalYou even wrote and recorded a song for the book, “Here and Gone,” to honor your parents and brother. Tell us about the story behind that song — and why you encourage readers to write their own essays about their “Special Somebodies.Thanks to our sponsor, White Cloud Coffee — fueling creative conversations everywhere. Listeners, enjoy 10% off your first order at whitecloudcoffee.com.And before you go, remember to download your free e-book of Your World of Creativity when you visit mark-stinson.com.

Today we're joined by Steven Puri, Founder and CEO of The Sukha Company based in Austin, Texas, whose mission is to help millions of people find their focus, achieve more, and build a healthy work life. His latest creation, the Sukha Focus App, integrates science and soul to help people achieve deep, sustainable focus in a distracted world.Steven's Website The Journey from Hollywood to HappinessSteven, you've had such an eclectic career—from film production and tech startups to founding a company devoted to focus and balance. Steven's creative journey spans journalism, film, technology, and now mindfulness. He began as a newscaster for the #1 youth news show in the DC/Baltimore market, then went on to work as a software engineer and Thomas J. Watson Scholar at IBM.From there, he entered the film world—producing computer-generated visual effects for Independence Day and 13 other movies, launching his first company, Centropolis Effects, which he later sold to German media conglomerate Das Werk. He went on to senior leadership roles at 20th Century Fox and DreamWorks, developing hit franchises like Die Hard, Wolverine, Transformers, and Star Trek.What turning point inspired you to create The Sukha Company?Creative Systems and ScienceYou've led creative and technical teams at the highest levels—from Independence Day to Transformers. What lessons from those high-pressure creative environments have shaped how you now think about productivity, empathy, and well-being at work?Defining “Sukha” in Modern WorkThe Sanskrit word sukha means happiness through self-fulfillment. How does that philosophy show up in your company's products—and in your own daily focus habits?Focus in the Age of OverloadYou've built an app to help people stay focused in a world of constant distraction. What are the biggest focus challenges you see today, and how does The Sukha help users navigate them?The Future of Work and Well-BeingYou talk about “healthy productivity.” What do you see as the next evolution for creative professionals and organizations who want to get more done without burning out?Steven, what's one piece of advice you'd give to creatives and leaders who are trying to find focus, fulfillment, and flow in their daily work?Thanks to our sponsor, White Cloud Coffee—fueling creative conversations everywhere. Listeners, enjoy 10% off your first order at whitecloudcoffee.com.And before you go, don't forget to download your free e-book of Your World of Creativity when you visit mark-stinson.com.

Today, we're talking with Dave Lee, the creative engineer and co-creator of Cardboard Sessions, the viral series where paper becomes possibility. In each episode, top-tier artists step into the studio to create unrehearsed sonic magic using fully playable instruments made entirely out of cardboard.Dave on YouTube @cardboardsessions on Instagram From cardboard Stratocasters and Telecasters to full drum kits, Dave and his team turn imagination into reality, documenting the process in stunning behind-the-scenes videos that blend art, science, and pure creative courage.The Spark of Cardboard ChaosDave, where did this idea begin—what first made you look at cardboard and think, “let's make a snowboard, a guitar, or a pair of Vans out of this”? What was the creative leap from Cardboard Chaos to Cardboard Sessions?Engineering Meets ArtYou've built fully playable instruments out of cardboard—something that sounds impossible until people see and hear it. If you've ever looked at an everyday object and thought, ‘What if we made this out of cardboard?'—Dave's probably already done it. Your creative journey—from Cardboard Chaos experiments to collaborations with icons like Tony Hawk, Marcus King, and Keanu Reeves—proves that true innovation often starts with the simplest materials and the boldest questions. I was watching the Cardboard Session with Peter Yorn -- How do you and your team balance the technical precision of engineering with the spontaneity of creative experimentation?The Magic of Unrehearsed MusicEach Cardboard Session is unrehearsed, unfiltered, and full of creative risk. What do you think happens to artists when the normal studio structure disappears and they're just responding to the moment—with instruments made of paper?Collaboration and Creative FlowYou've brought in everyone from ZZ Top to Marcus King to Keanu Reeves. What have you learned about collaboration from these sessions—and how do you create an environment that invites trust, play, and genuine creativity?The Lesson for Creatives EverywhereYour work embodies the idea that creativity thrives on limits and curiosity. What's your advice for listeners who want to tap into that “build it anyway” mindset—especially when they're facing doubt or resistance?What's one takeaway you hope creators remember from your work—about staying inventive, curious, and hands-on in a digital world?Thanks to our sponsor, White Cloud Coffee—fueling creative conversations everywhere. Listeners, enjoy 10% off your first order at whitecloudcoffee.com.And before you go, don't forget to download your free e-book of Your World of Creativity when you visit mark-stinson.com.

If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Real Talk Kim as a guest on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to collab@realtalkkim.com.  Pastor Kimberly Jones, known as Real Talk Kim, travels the world fulfilling her passion and purpose of loving people back to life. She is a wife, mother, pastor, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and entertainer. Pastor Kim is the Pastor at Limitless Church in Fayetteville Georgia, wife to Angelo and has two sons. She is a human rights advocate with a passion for giving back Real Talk Kim has been featured on The Doctor Oz Show, Oxygen's Network Series' Preachers of Atlanta, Your World with Creflo Dollar on BET, ABC's Nightline, The Word Network, CNN, Praise in the Park' Atlanta and numerous magazines and radio shows.

Today, we're heading to Australia to welcome Duncan Toombs—one of the country's powerhouse vocalists and storytellers. Duncan's music reconnects us to our humanity and reminds us of the importance of love, life, and family. I first heard Duncan live this summer when I visited Sydney and stopped into Jolene's country bar and I was blown away by his performance.Then, I learned Duncan appeared on Channel Seven's The Voice, where his raw, powerful vocals won over the hearts of millions. His original song, Steel on Steel, went viral with nearly 3 million viewers tuning in, and it has since reached audiences worldwide on TikTok and Instagram.Duncan is also a nine-time Golden Guitar Award winner, an ARIA #1 album artist with Steel on Steel, and a Hands of Fame inductee.Duncan's Website @duncantoombs on Instagram Duncan's Facebook page Duncan on YouTube Here is an overview of our conversation, plus you'll hear samples from 3 of Duncan's songs:The Voice & Viral BreakthroughDuncan, your performance of Steel on Steel on The Voice captivated millions and went viral globally. What was that moment like for you—and how did it change the way people connect with your music?Storytelling Through SongYour songs are deeply rooted in love, life, and family. How do you translate personal experiences into stories that resonate so universally with listeners?Crafting an AlbumYour album Steel on Steel reached ARIA #1. What was your creative process in pulling that project together, and what makes it different from your earlier work?Sustaining a Career in MusicWith nine Golden Guitars and a Hand of Fame induction, you've already built an incredible legacy. What has kept you inspired to keep writing, performing, and pushing your artistry forward?The Other Creative Pursuit: Filmmaking & Content CreationMany of our listeners are creatives themselves—writers, musicians, makers—trying to find their voice. What advice would you share about staying true to your craft while navigating other creative pursuits and an ever-changing industry?Duncan, what's one message you'd like to leave with listeners about the role of music in keeping us connected to each other and to what really matters in life?Thanks to our sponsor, White Cloud Coffee—fueling creative conversations everywhere. Listeners, enjoy 10% off your first order at whitecloudcoffee.comAnd before you go, don't forget to download your free e-book of Your World of Creativity when you visit mark-stinson.com

If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Pastor Kim as a guest on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to podcast@yeamediagroup.com Pastor Kimberly Jones, known as Real Talk Kim, travels the world fulfilling her passion and purpose of loving people back to life. She is a wife, mother, pastor, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and entertainer. Pastor Kim is the Pastor at Limitless Church in Fayetteville Georgia, wife to Angelo and has two sons. She is a human rights advocate with a passion for giving back Real Talk Kim has been featured on The Doctor Oz Show, Oxygen's Network Series' Preachers of Atlanta, Your World with Creflo Dollar on BET, ABC's Nightline, The Word Network, CNN, Praise in the Park' Atlanta and numerous magazines and radio shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Pastor Kim as a guest on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to podcast@yeamediagroup.com Pastor Kimberly Jones, known as Real Talk Kim, travels the world fulfilling her passion and purpose of loving people back to life. She is a wife, mother, pastor, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and entertainer. Pastor Kim is the Pastor at Limitless Church in Fayetteville Georgia, wife to Angelo and has two sons. She is a human rights advocate with a passion for giving back Real Talk Kim has been featured on The Doctor Oz Show, Oxygen's Network Series' Preachers of Atlanta, Your World with Creflo Dollar on BET, ABC's Nightline, The Word Network, CNN, Praise in the Park' Atlanta and numerous magazines and radio shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices