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Audio books and Lectures

Rev. Dr John Polkinghorne, renowned scientist-turned-theologian discusses various topics and questions with fellow academics, theologians, friends and colleagues. A “fly-on the wall” podcast series addressing questions of science and religion. 

Produced by Eleanor Puttock (The Faraday Institute)

Find out more about the Faraday Institute at  www.faraday.st-edmunds.cam.ac.uk/

Chats with John Polkinghorne

BIOLOGOS

Akira Kosemura - Petrarca

Embers, from the original motion picture soundtrack directed by Junpei Matsumoto in Japan 2014.
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Embers (2014)

Rev. Prof. David Wilkinson and Rev. Dr John Polkinghorne discuss the general topics of science and faith but especially Extraterrestrial possibilities and much more.  

Rev. Prof. David Wilkinson and Rev. Dr John Polkinghorne: Extraterrestrial Possibilities

Rev. Dr John Polkinghorne, renowned scientist-turned-theologian,discusses his early years of his life with Eleanor Puttock, looking back at his childhood, science and religion in the classroom back in the 1930’s, the Second World War and his arrival in Cambridge. This the first of a series looking back over his life and is part of a “fly-on the wall” podcast series addressing questions of science and religion.

Chats with John Polkinghorne: The Early Years (1930-1949)

They've helped orchestrate the perfect day for countless couples. Now 12 new couples will find themselves in the wedding spotlight in the second Year of Weddings novella collection.

When image becomes everything, it's up to love to refocus the heart. Photographer Jenna Harrison wants every bride and groom to look picture perfect on their special day, putting her heart into every wedding to give the couple memorable images of their love. But her own heart is still broken, the unworn wedding dress hanging in her closet a reminder that relationships aren't always as perfect as they look through her camera lens. But Jenna has faith that she will find true love. Until then, she must be patient and trust in God's plan and His perfect timing.

Attorney Ashton Vance is the one that got away. When an embarrassing Photoshopped picture put an end to his political aspirations, he blamed Jenna. So what if the photo led to his being offered a dream job and changing his life for the better? Jenna betrayed his trust, and two years later, Ashton's heart still hasn't recovered.

It was me. His younger sister's three words turn Ashton's world upside down. He must ask Jenna's forgiveness, but can he risk his heart a second time? Even if Jenna can forgive him, dare he hope for a second chance at her love?

©2015 Melissa McClone (P)2015 Zondervan

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PICTURE PERFECT LOVE by Melissa McClone

David Vosburg talks to John Polkinghorne about science and Christianity, the differences between the US and the UK and John's life as a scientist and theologian. You can find the questions below. 

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To find out more about The Faraday Institute go to: http://bit.ly/1AAhTXq

Questions asked: 

1.	Conversations about science and Christianity are often more polarised in the US than in the UK. What advice do you have for Christians in America?
2.	What are some of your favorite analogies or images for explaining science and faith topics with laypeople? 
3.	Are you working on any projects now?
4.	What science and faith topics do you find most exciting?
5.	What science and faith topics do you find most troubling or vexing?
6.	Having started your career as a physicist, what advice do you have for young scientists that are Christians?
7.	What sort of Christian community did you have as a physicist? Were there any regular gatherings of Christian academics?
8.	Some people balk at the idea of an eternal afterlife for scientific reasons—they believe that physics precludes the possibility. Is it possible to imagine a different physics that would allow for immortality, incorruptibility and God being all-in-all? How might such a physics differ from our own?  
 If the resurrection of Jesus was the beginning of the New Creation ex vetere (transforming the old creation), how might we imagine the `new physics’ interacts with our own between the time of the resurrection and the ascension?
9.	What did you like best about being a physicist?
10.	What do you like best about being a theologian? 

Produced by Eleanor Puttock (The Faraday Institute)

John Polkinghorne talks to David Vosburg about Science and Christianity

Revd. Dr John Polkinghorne talks to Prof.Revd David Wilkinson about his latest book "When I Pray, What Does God Do?"

To find out more about David Wilkinson go to: http://bit.ly/1eDavW0
To find out more about John Polkinghorne go to: http://bit.ly/1eDaLEj
To find out more about The Faraday Institute go to:http://bit.ly/1ItNrjw

David Wilkinson - When I Pray, What Does God Do?

Maurice Tuchman, a Guggenheim curator, engages in a discussion of and comparison between Cubist paintings by Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso. Tuchman introduces what he considers to be the main inspirations of Cubism—Paul Cézanne and what the curator refers to as “primitive” sculpture—and discusses the art movement’s evolution. This lecture took place on March 14, 1964.

Transcript: https://www.guggenheim.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/615213T22_01_On-Cubism.pdf 

"Inaugural Selection" exhibition at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, 1959. Photo: Robert E. Mates © SRGF

Guggenheim Archives

On Cubism by Maurice Tuchman, 1964

Akira Kosemura & Haruka Nakamura  Drizzle...

What is a pet?  The answer may seem straightforward: they are animals kept in the home for pleasure and companionship. But our interactions with pets are far more complex, rooted as much in ownership and domination as in sentimentality and affection. 

The Cambridge Animal Alphabet series celebrates Cambridge's connections with animals through literature, art, science and society. Here, P is for Pet. Cultural geographer Dr Philip Howell and PhD student Makoto Takahashi examine both the lighter and darker sides of pet keeping as a national obsession.

The scale of contemporary pet keeping is remarkable. In the US, ‘fur babies’ outnumber human babies. In the UK, almost a quarter of households have a dog and almost a fifth owns a cat. Fish (often listed among pets) are even more popular.

The keeping of these pets is one of the most significant of all human-animal relationships. The majority of pets live as part of the family. At the same time, many are poorly treated and animal activists have called into question the legitimacy of keeping pets at all.
- See more at: http://www.cam.ac.uk/research/features/p-is-for-pet#sthash.RU4bwkzl.dpuf

P is for Pet

Bob Schieffer, Walter Shorenstein Media and Democracy Fellow, veteran CBS reporter and former moderator of “Face the Nation,” discussed his outlook for the 2016 presidential election and the corrosive effects of money in politics.

Bob Schieffer: The 2016 Presidential Election | Shorenstein Center

In episode nineteen we chat with Hugo Larochelle, Ryan introduces us to autoencoders, plus we tackle the question of what is standing in the way of strong AI.

Strong AI and Autoencoders

Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas on Audible:
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Everyone Celaena Sardothien loves has been taken from her. But she's at last returned to the empire - for vengeance, to rescue her once-glorious kingdom, and to confront the shadows of her past.... She has embraced her identity as Aelin Galathynius, Queen of Terrasen. But before she can reclaim her throne, she must fight. She will fight for her cousin, a warrior prepared to die just to see her again. She will fight for her friend, a young man trapped in an unspeakable prison. And she will fight for her people, enslaved to a brutal king and awaiting their lost queen's triumphant return. 

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Queen Of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas, Narrated by  Elizabeth Evans

The ISIS Hostage by Puk Damsgard on Audible:
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The dramatic story of freelance photographer Daniel Rye, who was held hostage for 13 months by ISIS, as told by an award-winning writer.

In a tense and riveting narrative, The ISIS Hostage details freelance photographer Daniel Rye's 13-month ordeal at the hands of the Islamic State after he was captured in Syria, and the misery inflicted upon him, and 19 other hostages, by the British guards, which included Jihadi John.

This compelling account also follows Daniel's family and the nerve-wracking negotiations with his kidnappers. It traces their horrifying journey through impossible dilemmas, and offers a rare glimpse into the secret world of the investigation launched to locate and free not only Daniel, but also the American freelance journalist and fellow hostage James Foley.

Written with Daniel's full cooperation and based on interviews with former fellow prisoners, jihadists, and key figures who worked behind the scenes to secure his release, The ISIS Hostage reveals for the first time the torment suffered by the captives and tells a moving and terrifying story of friendship, torture, and survival. 

The ISIS Hostage by Puk Damsgård, Narrated by Mikael Naramore

Akira Kosemura - Fleur

An uplifting mix of Nu Disco & Soulful House, which have classic dance music elements with a modern aesthetic. Featuring Todd Terje, Dimitri From Paris, Aeroplane, Claptone, Dennis Ferrer & more. 40 tracks in 65 minutes. Enjoy!

1. Inspector Norse - Todd Terje
2. Dream On - Gigamesh
3. Everybody Loves Good Music - Ruben and Ra
4. Where The Lights Meet The Music	 - Joey Negro & The Sunburst Band ft. Darien
5. Without Your Love - Cool Million ft. Kenny Thomas
6. What A Funky Night - Psychemagik
7. Shacka Lackin - The Manuel Portio ft. Jayne-Anne Power
8. Sugar - Moon Boots
9. Little Talks [The Knocks Remix] - Of Monsters & Men
10. Gee Up [SR Edit] - Kindness
11. Tongue Tied [Gigamesh Remix] - Grouplove
12. Mother Protect [Goldroom Remix] - Niki & The Dove
13. Do You Believe? [Kartell Remix] - Poolside
14. It Gets Dark - Holy Ghost!
15. From Nowhere [Ben Gomori Remix] - Dan Croll
16. The Edge - Robosonic
17. Wrong	 - Claptone
18. Cream - Claptone
19. Today - Daniel Dexter
20. No One - Moon Boots
21. Want You In My Soul - Lovebirds ft. Stee Downes
22. When I Found Out - The Phantom
23. Let Go [2020 Vision Remix]	 - JMX
24. Spoons - Rudimental ft. Mnek & Syron
25. 2 Know U - Doctor Dru
26. Jagajazzist Toccata - Ost & Kjex
27. Underground [Dennis Ferrer Remix] - Nick Curly
28. Run The Track - Ashley Beedle
29. Rush - Doorly ft. Soraya Vivian
30. Beg [Hot Since 82 Future Mix] - Yousef
31. Love Somebody Else - Maceo Plex ft. Joi Cardwell & Jon Dasilva
32. Real Talk - Touch Sensitive ft. Anna Lunoe
33. Never Let Me Go [Aeroplane Remix] - Human League
34. Safe & Sound [Discotech Remix] - Capital Cities
35. All Of Me - Tanlines
36. Wake Up - Frankfurt Express
37. Your Love - Dirty McKenzie ft. Sophia Shorai
38. Running Back To You - Perseus
39. Triscuits - Monitor 66
40. I Love New York - Dimitri From Paris & DJ Rocca

John Polkinghorne talks to David Vosburg about Science and Christianity

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