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Former Hollywood actress, pop culture expert, Tina Griffin, gives detailed proof of the real agenda behind the entertainment industry and mainstream media featuring experts covering today's most critical topics. From cyberbullying, sex trafficking, and the coming cashless society, to grandparenting, safe tech tips, and homeschooling 101, this show is jam-packed with Biblical teaching and applicable steps to see positive change happen in your home. To support this ministry financially, visit: ...
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What do great Opportunity Culture educators do, and what have they learned about successfully redesigning school roles to reach all students with excellent teaching? Opportunity Culture Audio pieces bring their voices and advice to you, to help confront some of the stickiest issues facing education.
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Michelle Spencer was working as a postpartum nurse during the Covid pandemic when she began to grow concerned about the immediate vaccinations given to babies just moments after birth. This concern - coupled with the rise in fetal death after the introduction of the Covid vaccine - raised many red flags for her. Additionally, her beloved mother die…
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Dr. James Thorp is an expert in the realm of maternal-fetal medicine, and he has published papers and documented the damage he saw from the COVID vaccine on unborn babies and their mothers. He is an OBGYN who is tirelessly working to warn millions about what he saw - and the truth is terrifying. He discusses how fetal deaths increased substantially…
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During the Covid pandemic - and even to this day - there was so much fear and unanswered questions surrounding the Covid hospital protocols. Unfortunately, survivors of those situations have horrific stories to tell, but it’s important to hear the truth. Polly Tommey is someone who is committed to trumpeting that truth for all to hear. She is the d…
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Journalist Celia Farber has done more work investigating the murky roots of AIDS than any other reporter - and it’s remarkable how closely the AIDS epidemic of yesteryear echoes the Covid pandemic carnage that tore the globe to shreds in 2020. Celia is a writer, investigator, and author. She has spent years interviewing scientists, doctors, and mem…
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With just days to go until the 2024 presidential election, it seems as if the world is unraveling at exponential speed. From devastating hurricanes to the illegal immigration crisis, America has been weakened and abandoned by those who were elected to protect us. In this critical spotlight episode, Tina Griffin recaps the top news headlines of the …
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There’s always something we’re waiting on, and women are especially impacted by this feeling - there’s always something else we feel we may need to fulfill our lives! It is this very feeling and real wrestling that inspired Elizabeth Laing Thompson to write her book, When God Says Wait: Navigating Life’s Detours and Delays Without Losing Your Faith…
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Don’t rush the wait, because God has something important to teach you during this season! This is the wise advice Wendy Pope shares while discussing standing in the gap moments of life where we want something so badly, but no answers are coming. Wendy is the the founder and executive director of Word Up Ministries and the author of Wait and See: Fi…
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When God puts His children in a waiting room, it can be the best place to stop and learn more about Him. Sharla Fritz said these waiting periods are where He teaches us about patience, where He molds our character, and where He draws us closer to Him. Sharla is the author of eight Bible studies and a public speaker. She describes waiting as a tool …
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It is often the gap periods of waiting in our lives that are the most difficult - anxiety and anger can set in, and we may find ourselves going down a negative and destructive path. This very issue is something that Mark Vroegop, the lead pastor of College Park Church, set out to tackle in his book, Waiting Isn’t a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of …
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All of us need help to get through life - and sometimes we need that help daily. Thankfully, the Lord is gracious in mercy and overflowing with abundant love. Craig Cooper can relate to this truth and is the author of Overflowing Mercies: 100 Meditations On The Tender Heart of God. He loves to take walks during tough seasons of life and pray, askin…
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How many of us are consumed with the need to be productive every day? And what does productivity really mean? Trish Donohue is the author of You Are Welcomed: Devotions For When Life is a Lot, and she is the women’s ministry director at Covenant Fellowship Church. She says her book was inspired by the commonalities she encounters while ministering …
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The Word of God and the character of God offers a healing balm for the heart and soul of weary Christians. It is this healing relief that inspired Kim Harvey Brannan to author a book leaning into quiet conversations with the Lord that uplift and restore. Kim has created and taught Bible studies for more than 35 years, and her book, Quiet Conversati…
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Application in a sermon is essentially responding to the grace that we have in Jesus, says McKay Caston, a pastor and author who encourages Christians to use the gospel as the true north compass of their lives. McKay has authored an incredible Bible study, Galatians: Navigating Life in View of the Cross, that he says is appropriate for teenagers an…
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There are many reasons why kids bully others, but it’s not as cut-and-dried as you may think. Dr. Gregg Jantz is a psychologist, licensed mental health counselor, and author of more than 40 books. He is an expert on the subject of bullying, identifying where the behavior stems from, and how to firmly and courageously stand up to bullies in an appro…
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Since 2017, the Vance County, N.C., school system has used Opportunity Culture® teaching teams to improve teacher retention and student learning. How has the district sustained implementation through a pandemic and transition to a new superintendent? Superintendent Cindy Bennett discusses what the district values in the support these teams provide,…
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Former Multi-Classroom Leader Okema Owens Simpson led the development of Public Impact’s on-demand module, Building a Scalable, Sustainable Tutoring Culture for All. In this podcast, Simpson provides an overview of the Multi-Classroom Leader role and the power of small-group, in-school tutoring through MCL teams, as a preview for watching the modul…
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Successful Opportunity Culture implementation in a school district isn’t all up to the schools: Getting broad participation and communication from multiple district offices provides the support schools need. In North Carolina’s Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, Area Superintendent Timisha Barnes-Jones and Tina Lupton, executive director of prof…
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A recent report from the National Center for Education Statistics shows that high-dosage tutoring reaches only about one in 10 students—despite the national push for it. But if schools build innovative staffing models such as Opportunity Culture models, small-group tutoring can happen routinely, during the school day. Schools should think now about…
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Lucama Elementary, a rural, Title I school in Wilson County, North Carolina, implemented several Opportunity Culture roles in 2021–22. Following a focus on data-driven, small-group tutoring, instruction based on the science of reading, and greater educator collaboration through Multi-Classroom Leader teams, the school dramatically increased student…
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Superintendent Scott Muri, a finalist for state superintendent of the year in Texas, has Opportunity Culture experience in multiple districts; since he brought Opportunity Culture models to Ector County Independent School District in 2019, the district has seen significant improvement in student learning and teacher recruitment. Hear Muri’s thought…
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Susan Hendricks was the principal of Ross Elementary in Ector County, Texas, before becoming the district’s director of leadership in August. Under her leadership, Ross Elementary received high ratings on the annual, anonymous survey given to Opportunity Culture educators. When we spoke with Hendricks earlier this year, she credited that success to…
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Principal Julie Shields leads a school that ranks very high on Opportunity Culture surveys for communicating its Opportunity Culture plans and impact. She spoke with Public Impact about how she thinks through a communications strategy to keep Opportunity Culture implementation strong over many years.…
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As Anne Claire Tejtel Nornhold, who leads the Opportunity Culture work in Baltimore City Public Schools, prepared to move out of that role in spring 2022, she spoke with Public Impact about what worked well and her advice for other district Opportunity Culture directors. Nornhold is a strong advocate for Opportunity Culture implementation as a powe…
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What if you could improve student outcomes even in a time of rising teacher shortages? Many schools and districts report feeling stuck on the hamster wheel of trying to fill all their open positions—a struggle that has been worsening for years. Listen to this recording of our post about the solution that could take principals out of chronic emergen…
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Angela Caldwell, an Opportunity Culture expanded-impact kindergarten teacher in Guilford County, North Carolina, and her teaching assistant, Lora Terry, speak with Public Impact about their teaching partnership and the impact they see small-group tutoring making on student learning growth. Listen as they share their tips for creating a successful p…
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In this first Opportunity Culture Audio piece, we hear from Jenny O’Meara, who until 2021 served as a principal for a middle school using Opportunity Culture roles. O’Meara worked in Edgecombe County Public Schools in a rural part of North Carolina, which has taken its Opportunity Culture implementation district-wide. After stepping away from her p…
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2020 Podcast Predictions. And...What does it mean to have a hit movie...on Netflix? Plus, rants and raves on Guy Kawasaki, Sam Harris, Julia Roberts, and more! Brand Authority Tom Asacker and Media Strategist Mark Ramsey go inside what's really happening in media. Sources: https://blog.pacific-content.com/20-podcast-predictions-for-2020-from-top-in…
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Is Apple TV+ in trouble already? And...Franchises falling - Terminator and The Shining. Plus, rants and raves! Brand Authority Tom Asacker and Media Strategist Mark Ramsey go inside what's really happening in media. Sources: https://www.thewrap.com/why-apple-tv-cant-compete-against-netflix-and-disney-without-a-friends-or-seinfeld/ https://www.forbe…
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Your favorite brands have lost their luster. And...Goodbye streaming video, hello TV! Plus rants and raves about the homemade University of Tennessee t-shirt that became a phenomenon and the ice cream truck "anti-influencer" that makes Instagram "stars" pay double. Brand Authority Tom Asacker and Media Strategist Mark Ramsey go inside what's really…
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Nielsen says Radio listenership remains strong. Bueller? Bueller?. And...Are real fake influencers more influential than fake real influencers? Plus rants and raves about the "Poop Museum," why some critics think "The Lion King" movie shouldn't exist, the endless stream of "Halloween" movies, and how easy it is to create an "iHeartRadio-type multim…
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Podcasting is NOT the new blogging. And...Will there ever be another Game Of Thrones-sized hit? Plus rants and raves about what happens when your Star Wars podcast attracts the attention of Luke Skywalker, himself. And more. Brand Authority Tom Asacker and Media Strategist Mark Ramsey go inside what's really happening in media. Sources: https://www…
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Disney and the future of TV. And...Has Apple poisoned Netflix? Plus rants and raves about the fallout of Dunkin's decision to banish "Donuts" from its name and the phenomenon of "niche-ification." Brand Authority Tom Asacker and Media Strategist Mark Ramsey go inside what's really happening in media. Sources: https://stratechery.com/2019/disney-and…
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Prediction: Big media will have its hands full with Netflix. And Spotify and Gimlet and Anchor, oh my! Plus, rants and raves on "grit" and pop up service apps like Recharge (hotel-by-the-minute), Popup (ephemeral coffee shops), and Breather (on-demand private workspaces). Brand Authority Tom Asacker and Media Strategist Mark Ramsey go inside what's…
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2019's media predictions. And...Amazon's new ad strategy: Free samples! Plus, rants and raves on a platform for foodies that allows you to interact with and buy from your favorite chefs and the frightening declines in traditional radio listening. Brand Authority Tom Asacker and Media Strategist Mark Ramsey go inside what's really happening in media…
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Overpriced shoes? A Hail Mary "Payless." And... Will malls look more like...towns? Plus, rants and raves on Youtube "Superwoman" Lilly Singh, Capital One Cafe's, and personalized celebrity videos from Cameo.com. Brand Authority Tom Asacker and Media Strategist Mark Ramsey go inside what's really happening in media. Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2018…
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Can Netflix become HBO before HBO becomes Netflix? And... Can Radio survive without Passion? Plus, rants and raves on Netflix's "The Haunting of Hill House," the demise of SEARS, and more. Brand Authority Tom Asacker and Media Strategist Mark Ramsey go inside what's really happening in media. Sources: https://www.barrons.com/articles/video-comes-fu…
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Buzzworthy TV gets small: How choice, tech, and attention are reshaping what we watch. And... Is Netflix GOOD for movie theaters? Plus, rants and raves on Nabisco's questionable response to PETA, The Nike/Colin Kaepernick controversy, "Offline," the online magazine that must be read offline, and the ever-popular news from Wax Museums! Brand Authori…
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How to blow up podcasting. And...9 ways to innovate journalism - and media - online. Plus, rants and raves about Oscar's new "Popular Film" category, the niche luxury brand of (wait for it) dental floss, and how 3 minutes of a podcast can generate tons of publicity for all the wrong reasons. Brand Authority Tom Asacker and Media Strategist Mark Ram…
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Disney's mistakes are costing Star Wars. And...Get off your IHOB high horse! Plus, rants and raves about what's wrong with online reviews, the Onion's desperate attacks on Facebook as their traffic sinks, and more. Brand Authority Tom Asacker and Media Strategist Mark Ramsey go inside what's really happening in media. Sources: https://redef.com/ori…
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Are smartphones killing websites? And...Facebook is losing its cool among teens. Plus, rants and raves about IHOP (or is it IHOB), the "Truth Initiative," and more. Brand Authority Tom Asacker and Media Strategist Mark Ramsey go inside what's really happening in media. Sources: https://medium.com/bloomberg/smartphones-are-doing-to-websites-what-ama…
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Do influencers really influence anything? And...Adidas unfriends Facebook - maybe your brand should, too. Plus, rants and raves about the Earth-shattering consequences of Best Buy's new logo, a newspaper's wet-look ad that looks too real, and Google's new AI that's almost too human. Brand Authority Tom Asacker and Media Strategist Mark Ramsey go in…
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The end of authenticity. And...Will Amazon finally make TV's smart AND friendly? Plus rants and raves about Ford halting production of most sedans, the phenomenon of micromerchandising, and how Sherwin-Williams is using augmented reality. Brand Authority Tom Asacker and Media Strategist Mark Ramsey go inside what's really happening in media. Source…
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The strategy behind Amazon's Prime Video. And...MoviePass and the magic power of data. Plus rants and raves about Jesus Christ Superstar, the Star Wars theme park, and the new book "The Big Picture: The Fight for the Future of Movies." Brand Authority Tom Asacker and Media Strategist Mark Ramsey go inside what's really happening in media. Sources: …
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Creating your own podcast: A big waste of time? And...NBC/Universal cuts primetime ads by 20% - Should you? Plus rants and raves about Tuxe - the fashion company that has turned its products into services - and Ring's impressive acquisition by Amazon after being rejected by the Shark Tank crew. Brand Authority Tom Asacker and Media Strategist Mark …
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Long live fake fame! And...Is Facebook killing comedy? Plus, rants and raves on what a famous handbag owes to the back of an airplane sick-bag, the wondrous origin of the most famous Coke jingle in history, and the mystery surrounding the seeming impossibility to recreate Beyonce in wax. Brand Authority Tom Asacker and Media Strategist Mark Ramsey …
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Inside the Epic Battle for Media’s Future. And...How Amazon’s New Convenience Store Changes Everything. Plus, rants and raves on the newest blockchain star, Kodak(?), the "shocking" finding that women over 50 don't believe your ads, and more. Brand Authority Tom Asacker and Media Strategist Mark Ramsey go inside what's really happening in media. So…
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The REAL story behind TV's transformation. And...Amazon goes private label. Plus, rants and raves on the TV spot that's a podcast that's a local restaurant...or something, Facebook's "fake news" flag that makes content MORE popular, Jack in the Box's effort to monetize the marijuana munchies, and what happens when Netflix viewers know more about wh…
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