I believe that conversation is one of the primary tools for seeking Humility, Truth, and Virtue. Not Braden Storms is a vehicle for these kinds of conversations. My goal is to learn from a wide variety of people, including friends, creatives, engineers, entrepreneurs, etc. I hope to grow in the previously mentioned areas while pursuing discussions with the wise, curious, and creative people of this world. Contact me at: (917) 544-1335 nycbms@gmail.com Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/braden-storms/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/braden-storms/support</a>
Sumaia Khoury is a recent graduate of Biola University, graduating with a bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences. Sumaia was also a valued student of the Torrey Honors College. She aims to attend medical school in the Fall of 2024. In this episode, we discuss the value of classical education as a part of medical studies. Additionally, we discuss the virtuous practice of medicine as opposed to a common way of practicing.
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Joy Peterson is an assistant principal and children's author. She recently published her first book, "Pillow Forts, Pizza, and Porcupines" through the indie book publishing company Polyverse Publications. This episode is in partnership with Polyverse. You can find a link to their website here: https://polyversepublishing.com/ Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (06:40) - Becoming an Author (09:00) - Creativity for Children (19:50) - Screens Distracting Kids (26:50) - Feedback on the Book (32:40) - Boundaries in Creative Thinking (43:30) - Challenges of Writing a Book (52:07) - Writing in a Flow State (56:00) - Polyverse Publishing (1:03:00) - Outro
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/braden-storms/supportJoin Henry and I as we overanalyze the recent films, "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer."
Timestamps
(00:00) Intro
(04:26) Genius or Cheap Trick?
(06:14) Oppenheimer
(24:20) Ken as a Prometheus
(27:29) Barbie and Plato's Cave
(35:33) Barbie and Ken
(45:53) Greta Gerwig
(53:22) Biology, Rationality, Insecurity
(1:08:00) Conclusion
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Mike Hickerson is the lead pastor at Mission Church in Ventura, California. In this episode we got the chance to discuss the job of a pastor, church planting, leadership, and more.
Timestamps
(00:00) Intro
(01:13) Role of a Pastor
(06:39) Leadership
(11:00) How is a church plant like a start-up?
(20:54) Ventura
(24:48) Teaching style
(30:07) Beyond evangelism
(35:28) Writing process
(39:23) Constraints in the creative process
(45:38) Parenting
(51:28) Outro
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/braden-storms/supportKyle Costello is a church planter and pastor. He is starting a church called Refuge Church Ojai Valley in Ojai, California. Kyle was raised Mormon and became a Christian later in his early 20s. In this episode, we talk about conversion, solitude, nature, and other topics.
Chapters:
(00:00) Intro
(02:31) Mormonism
(04:34) Meeting Joy
(06:57) A New Message
(11:43) Young Christian Life
(15:31) Teaching Classes
(16:57) Making the Shift to Seminary
(18:42) Transitioning from the Corporate World
(21:28) Teaching Style
(23:04) Spiritual Discipline of Sabbath
(26:24) Church Planting Operations
(31:49) Teach Style 2
(35:18) Writing Process
(44:20) Love of the Outdoors
(47:30) Solitude in Nature
(52:10) Negative Effects from Lack of Solitude
(55:35) Fatherhood and Faith
(1:00:37) Outro
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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/braden-storms/supportAdam Crampsey returns to the podcast! Adam recently graduated from Biola's film program and is now finding a balance between work life and creative projects. In this episode we discuss the current strike in the film industry, Adam's work post-graduation, his participation in the Mildank Fables, and the way Adam creates a creative environment.
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Sections:
(00:00) Intro
(01:20) Strike in the Film Industry
(08:00) Alternative Routes for Filmmakers
(18:00) Adam's Work Post-Graduation
(25:40) Networking
(34:15) Mildank Fables
(49:05) Creative Input as a DP
(1:04:00) Outro
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/braden-storms/supportStan Ng was an engineering professor at Biola University and is now a teacher at Oaks Christian School. He is pursuing a PhD in Engineering, doing research involving machine learning in an educational environment. In this episode we cover Stan's PhD research, the importance of creativity in engineering education, and the threat of transhumanism.
Here is the link to the Cynefin Framework Diagram:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynefin_framework
Time Stamps:
Introduction (0:00)PhD Research at Oaks (11:14)Cynefin Framework (16:27)Classroom Application (24:03)Creativity in Engineering (43:52)Creativity vs. AI (57:08)Transhumanism (1:01:35)C.S. Lewis (1:28:27)Outro (1:34:30)
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Amanda is a wife. A mother. A blogger. A Christian.
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