The Good Question Podcast

Josh Imhoff joins the podcast today to discuss his important work as the founder and director of Emerge Aquaponics. Josh and his team are using Emerge to build food systems worldwide to reduce poverty – and they're seeing real results. Emerge has figured out how to build aquaponics systems in difficult environments, thereby providing food and revenue for people in tough places. Since 2010, the tea...

Joining us today is political psychologist Steven Kull. Steven is the Founder and President of Voice of the People, and the director of the Program for Public Consultation, a part of the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland.  Over the past two decades, Steven has become increasingly interested in the problems that occur between the public and policymakers. After digging deeper int...

In this episode, we are joined by author and business analyst Rana Foroohar. As an associate editor at the Financial Times and CNN's global economic analyst, Rana is on a mission to provide people with a clear and well-informed worldview backed by research and logic. Rana has been a journalist for 32 years – and has worked in this field in many positions across the globe. She is not only the autho...

Why is the vast majority of the population not only law-abiding but benevolent, generous, and kind? What differs between these people and those who behave oppositely? And what role does religion play in helping people flourish in different societies? These are the questions that Byron Johnson investigates in his work as a criminologist and Distinguished Professor of Social Sciences at Baylor Unive...

Whatever your position on climate science may be, there is no question that the media and politicians are pushing a particular narrative. This begs the question: is their portrayal accurate, or is there an ulterior motive?  Joining the podcast to help you make up your own mind on this issue is William Happer. As the Cyrus Fogg Brackett Professor of Physics, Emeritus, at Princeton University, Willi...

In this episode, we have the privilege of chatting with Helene Wecker. Helene is the author of the Mythopoeic Award-winning historical fantasy novel The Golem and the Jinni and its sequel, The Hidden Palace . Today, she joins the podcast to discuss her work, background, and writing process. Helene was an aspiring writer from a young age, and as time went on, she started writing short stories that...

Dr. Andy Bannister joins the podcast today to discuss his studies on religion and faith across cultures. Dr. Bannister is the Director of the Solas Centre for Public Christianity, where he regularly speaks and teaches throughout the UK, Europe, Canada, the United States, and the rest of the world.  Dr. Bannister is a Christian philosopher who is fascinated by the Islamic faith. Using his multiface...

Mark Virkler joins us today to discuss his work as an author and co-founder of Communion With God Ministries. Mark has a course entitled "4 Keys to Hearing God's Voice" – a guide that helps people to learn how to recognize the Lord speaking and engage in a two-way dialogue with Him.  Growing up on a dairy farm in Lowville NY, Mark was saved at the age of 15. Ever since then, he has cultivated his...

Can you recall a text-based argument you had with a friend, family member, or significant other? Do you feel "naked" without your cell phone? Do you find yourself mindlessly scrolling through social media? You're in the majority if you've answered "yes" to one or more of these questions. And don't worry – you won't find any judgment in today's episode. However, you will find a genuine conversation...

Joining us today to discuss American Jewish history is Dr. Jonathan Sarna. Dr. Sarna is a University Professor at the Joseph H. & Belle R. Braun Professor of American Jewish History and is Director of the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies at Brandeis University.  Dr. Sarna became interested in American Jewish history early on in high school – and has spent close to five decades studying this t...

Gannon Sims joins the podcast today to discuss his work in ministry. Gannon is a founding team member of Fresh Expressions US, a movement striving to "bring the church Jesus loves closer to the people Jesus loves." He is also a pastor, songwriter, and author of the book, Bringing Church Home . Gannon is on a mission to bring the church to people – which is a challenging task given the decline in c...

In this episode, we connect with Amy-Jill "AJ" Levine. AJ is an E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Professor of New Testament Studies at Vanderbilt University Divinity School, Department of Religious Studies, and Graduate Department of Religion. She is also the author of many notable books, including The Misunderstood Jew, Light of the World, and The Bible With and Without Jesus. AJ joins us today t...

Here to discuss the rationality of belief in God is Max Baker-Hytch, a lecturer and speaker at the University of Oxford. Max specializes in both Epistemology and Philosophy of Religion, giving him unique insight into the world of spirituality. Max is on a mission to uncover intellectual reasons to believe in Christianity, and in this episode, he outlines what he has found with his meticulous resea...

What if your work didn't confine you to a particular physical place? How would you take advantage of your newfound freedom? As remote jobs are on the rise, the opportunities for location-independent employment are better than ever. The hardest part is just knowing where to start… In this episode, we chat with Kristin Wilson, the host of Badass Digital Nomads Podcast. In her show, Kristen offers in...

Elliott Neff's path to becoming a national chess master began with casual Sunday afternoon chess matches with his dad. At eight years old, he competed in his first chess tournament; at 12, he committed to the goal of becoming a champion, and three years later he achieved that goal. Tune in for a unique conversation about Neff's journey and explore: The importance of attitude, mindset, and mental p...

What did the book of Psalms originally mean, what has it come to mean over time in Jewish, Christian, and secular understandings, and how does one even go about answering these questions? This is just a snippet of what Marc Brettler discusses in today's episode. Tune in to discover: Who wrote the book of Psalms in the Bible? It depends on who you ask…   The three main periods of biblical Hebrew la...

Does our democratic system have room for everyone's voice? Are meaningful, thoughtful, and effective conversations being had between citizens? Is there trust and understanding between the general public and the government? Many people would answer "no" to all three questions, and this is what Peter MacLeod is trying to change.  Tune in to learn: Why surveys fail to capture enough information from...

Could democracy be strengthened by an AI-assisted deliberation platform? According to Alice Siu and thousands of others who are using one, the answer is a resounding yes. Tune in to discover: What an AI-assisted mediator can offer that humans can't How the platform encourages people to express their opinions through "nudges" The emotional and life-changing experiences of people who've taken to the...

"You can pick up a newspaper every day that's talking about what's wrong with our democracy, but there aren't a lot of people talking about what we can do to fix it," says Iain Walker, Executive Director of Australia's newDemocracy Foundation. Walker goes beyond the problems of the democratic system to the solutions. Along the way, he shares a whole lot of eye-opening information. Press play to le...

Do you feel like your voice is heard? Do your elected representatives hear, understand, and address the issues that relate directly to your life? If not, join the crowd. But why is this, and what can be done about it? Ready for an eye-opening discussion that might just turn your perception of democracy on its head? You'll explore: What it would look like to have a radically participatory democracy...

Today we are joined by Andrew Henderson, the founder of Nomad Capitalist. Nomad Capitalist is a company that helps people grow their wealth and freedom by obtaining things like second citizenship, citizenship by investment, golden visas, and important financial resources so that they can live their best lives. Tune in now to learn more about: The importance of "going where you're treated best". Ho...

It's fascinating to consider the fact that all animals share the similarity of having a skeletal system of one sort or another. Having this commonality unites us all in a way, which piques the interest of people like Jay Villemarette. Mr. Villemarette is the founder of Skulls Unlimited. He has been captivated by skulls since an early age, and this fueled his desire to start Skulls Unlimited, which...

What business are you in? What do you do better than everyone else? What business should you be in? These three questions are key for anyone who wants to build and grow a business that's actually sellable and attractive to buyers. Tune in to discover: What makes a business extremely valuable to buyers Valuation gaps – what they are and why they exist The main reasons so many businesses aren't sell...

"Emotion has no place in investing if you want to be a pro … it is what will break you as an investor or trader; it gets you to do the wrong thing at the wrong time," says Gareth Soloway. This is something every aspiring professional trader will have to learn at some point, especially in the beginning when the learning curve is steep. Today, Soloway has over two decades of professional trading exp...

When introduced to a new game, the first questions we ask are, "What are the rules?" and "How do you win?" But what about the game of life? There's no rulebook, and no clear answer for how to "win" or what that even means. Press play to explore ideas like: Why people tend to follow the same trend of school, work, and retirement at age 65, and how to truly optimize the experience of life Whether it...