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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Quentin "Q" Heggs talks about standup comedy, his ups and downs becoming a standup comedian, and his love for it. === A master of dialects and facial expressions, comedian Quentin Heggs has left folks rolling in the aisles for over 3 decades. "Q" has traveled around the world , opening up for such acts as Regin Philbin, Boyz II Men, Rosie O'Donnel, and Tommy David...

Send us Fan Mail In this new season (2) and its first episode, The Frederick G.L. Huetwell Professor of History Deborah Dash Moore discusses Jewish civilization, its uniqueness, NYC & its Jewish people, antisemitism, and what makes her feel alive. ===  The Frederick G. L. Huetwell Professor of History honors Frederick (Fritz) Huetwell, who received his A.B. degree from the University of Michig...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Monjur Chowdhury discusses his love for Nemaska, the former Soviet Uniton, his passion for teaching,  his dream and more. === Dr. Chowdhury obtained his Bachelor, Master, and Ph. D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Moscow Power Engineering Institute in Russia, specializing in electrical power systems with a special emphasis in Renewable Energy. Dr. C...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, the Vice-Chancellor of the Canadian University of Bangladesh, Jahirul Haque, discusses purpose and what it means, how to find it, and what hard work has to do with leading a purposeful life. === Professor Jahirul Haque is presently serving at the Canadian University of Bangladesh as Vice Chancellor. Professor Haque received his PhD degree in computer engineering f...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode 48, Dr. Schachterle discusses EARLY CHRISTIANITY, its circumstances, monasticism, monks, and its relevancy of today. === Dr. Joshua Schachterle holds a PhD in theology. He specializes in Early Christian history. === MEDIA: Twitter; https://mobile.twitter.com/JoshuaSchachte2 Support the show

Send us Fan Mail TEACHER'S CORNER with Dr. Monjur Chowdhury (co-host) and Yanik K. Müller (host) about What Is It Like To Be A Teacher. In short, it's the best and most rewarding vocation in the world, according to Dr. Monjur Chowdhury and Yanik K. Müller. === Dr. Chowdhury obtained his Bachelor, Master, and Ph. D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Moscow Power Engineering Institute in Ru...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Fr. Joachim Ostermann discusses his first book: Remembering Francis; Making Sense of Modern Life.  === Fr. Joachim Ostermann earned his Ph. D. in Biochemistry from the University of Munich and then became a postdoctoral fellow at the Sloan Kettering Institute in New York City. After several years as an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at Vanderbilt University,...

Send us Fan Mail In this  episode, Vern Neufeld Redekop discusses AWAKENING that he co-edited with his wife Gloria Neufeld Redekop to combine science, the humanities, history, spirituality, and social science to get a better idea of the emergence of life; that is emergence of creativity together into a more comprehensive worldview. === Prof. Dr. Vern Neufeld Redekop reflects on THE Human Experienc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Sisir Dutta, visionary founder and executive director of BITA, shares why he founded BITA, his inspiration, the challenges, and his vision for the future. He is joined by his monitoring officer, Sarmin Sultana. === Sisir Dutta is the founder and executive director of the Bangladesh Institude of Theatre Arts (BITA). He is a visionary and pioneer in culture based al...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Matt Lee shares what inspired him to create Out of Space, its personal story, and how he gets the inspiration for his art and much more. === As a grandson of a tailor and a son of a watchmaker, Matthew Lee was brought up with the sensitivity of an artist and the skillfulness of a craftsman. During the political distress in Hong Kong, coupled with the global pandem...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Karen Gazith discusses five misconceptions of RtI. Dr. Gazith's latest book is Teaching With Purpose: How to Thoughtfully Implement Evidence-Based Practices in Your Classroom https://amzn.to/3wrje65 published by Solution Tree in November 2020.  === Dr. Karen Gazith received her Ph. D. from McGill University in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psyc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Fr. Joachim Ostermann reflects on Easter, its significance, and faith in Jesus Christ. === Fr. Joachim Ostermann earned his Ph. D. in Biochemistry from the University of Munich and then became a postdoctoral fellow at the Sloan Kettering Institute in New York City. After several years as an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at Vanderbilt University, he continued...

Send us Fan Mail Prof. Dr. Vern Neufeld Redekop reflects on THE Human Experience on his personal failures, the significance of his 50+ years of marriage with his wife Gloria Neufeld Redekop, on why he became the human being he became, the significance of his work, and the meaning of life. === A world-renown scholar in Peace and Conflict Studies, Emeritus Professor Vern Neufeld Redekop is the forme...

Send us Fan Mail Arvind Sharma is the Birks Professor of Comparative Religion at McGill University and is undoubtedly one of the world's greatest thinkers. Sharma published over 100 books and over 500 scholalry articles. He specializes in comparative religion, Hinduism, Indian philosophy and ethics, and the role of women in religion. Pursuing a life-long interest in comparative religion, he gained...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Fr. Joachim Ostermann reflects on LIFE & DEATH, its significance, and what it is important to live a meaningful life. === Fr. Joachim Ostermann earned his Ph. D. in Biochemistry from the University of Munich and then became a postdoctoral fellow at the Sloan Kettering Institute in New York City. After several years as an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Monjur Chowdhury discusses education, how it changes, including his own educational institution AlivEducation, and what brought him to the field of education.  Dr. Chowdhury is a math & science teacher and obtained his Bachelor, Master, and Ph. D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Moscow Power Engineering Institute in Russia, specializing in elect...

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Send us Fan Mail Hüstin Laku, Sr. is an International Development and Conflict Analyst. Hüstin was deployed 6 times in Ukraine (last time in 2019) as an international staff member for the Organization for Security and Economic Cooperation in Europe. He is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, and of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Keepers Award. Hüstin speaks Arabic, F...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Fr. Joachim Ostermann reflects on Lent, its significance, and what you should do. Fr. Joachim Ostermann earned his Ph. D. in Biochemistry from the University of Munich and then became a postdoctoral fellow at the Sloan Kettering Institute in New York City. After several years as an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at Vanderbilt University, he continued his care...

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Send us Fan Mail Prof. Dr. Liz Jackson discusses philosophy of education, what it is, how to do it, and its importance. Her latest award-winning book is BEYOND VIRTUE: THE POLITCS OF EDUCATING EMOTIONS published by Cambridge University Press in 2020. === Liz Jackson is Professor of International Education at the Education University of Hong Kong. She is also the former Director of the Comparative...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rabbi Reuben Poupko reflects on Abraham, his faith, and how he wrestled with God. Reuben Poupko is the Rabbi of Beth Israel Beth Aaron Congregation, an Orthodox synagogue in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He is the son of Gilda Twerski Novoseller Poupko, scion of the Poupko Hasidic dynasty, and Rabbi Baruch Poupko, rabbi for over 60 years of Congregation Shaare Torah i...

Send us Fan Mail Arvind Sharma is undoubtedly one of the World's greatest thinkers, especially in the fields of comparative religion, Hinduism, Indian philosophy and ethics, and the role of women in religion. Pursuing a life-long interest in comparative religion, he gained an M.T.S. in 1974 and then a Ph. D. in Sanskrit and Indian Studies from Harvard University in 1978. Prior to his in-depth trai...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Prof. Dr. Koestner explains how to successfully set goals and its importance. Richard Koestner is one of the world's leading researcher in human motivation for over 40 years and professor of Psychology at McGill University. He leads the McGill Human Motivation Lab. Richard received his PhD from the University of Rochester where he worked with Ed Deci and Richard R...