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Hi, I'm Matt, a bird enthusiast from New Zealand! So, not surprisingly this is a podcast about birds! I am passionate to learn as much as I can about our avian friends, and want to share that journey with you. Follow me on Instagram: matt.rossella Email me: blurbs.birdpodcast@gmail.com Support the podcast on Patreon: patreon.com/blurbs439
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From personal encounters with friends and family to observations and lessons learned from strangers, listen as I try to just figure out this thing called life one moment and day at a time.
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Here at Book Blurbs it is our mission to empower readers and writers and encourage others to read. We strive to highlight books about girls and people of color. We are located in the Baltimore area. New episodes are posted the 1st and 15th of every month. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-blurbs/support
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This book is not for dummies, but it is a guide for the modern indie author. Big Publishing spends big bucks on professional copywriters who make terrible books sound good. Meanwhile, indie authors can't get traction for their remarkable books, and inferior pulp with more spit and polish takes the spotlight. Most authors suck at writing sales and marketing copy for their own books. Not because they're terrible writers, but because writing copy is completely different from writing a book. The ...
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Welcome to a New Era of Parenting with Consciousness. (Re)parenting yourself and others with body, mind, heart, and soul, combined with the latest Awareness during Corona and other Collective Crisis! All ideas, except those about Corona, are spoken about in the book; a testimony all about communication and management skills of nutrition, flow, soul care...with consciousness for Calm of yourself and in your children's wholesome lives. You can step any time onto the train of a (self) parenting ...
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In this episode of the Christian Book Blurb podcast, host Matt McChlery speaks with author Joanne Gilchrist about her journey into writing children's literature, the importance of Christian resources for children, and her latest book, 'Why Did God Make Me?'. They discuss the challenges and joys of writing for children, the role of illustrators, and…
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Support the podcast: patreon.com/blurbs439 Follow me on instagram: matt.rossella References: Barker, R. J. (1990). Paradise shelduck band recoveries in the Wanganui district. Notornis, 37, 173-181. Bisset, S. A. (1974). Helminths of the paradise shelduck Tadorna Variegata (Gmelin) in the high country of Canterbury. Johnsgard, P. A. (2010). Ducks, G…
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In this episode of Birds and Beer, hosts James Rosebrock and Matthew Ross dive into their shared passion for birding and craft beer. They discuss their beverage choices, the joy of podcasting, and conduct a comparative study of backyard bird counts from New Zealand and the United States. The conversation explores common bird species, the impact of …
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In this episode of the Christian Book Blurb, host Matt McChlery interviews author Clive Bowsher about his book 'One: Being United to Jesus Changes Everything.' They discuss the significance of Jesus' 'You Will' sayings, the importance of unity with Christ and among believers, and the deeper meaning of worship. Clive shares insights on intimacy with…
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Hear all about the chain of events that led to the evolution of one of New Zealand's endemic bird families! Support me to make the show bigger and better at patreon.com/blurbs439 Follow along on instagram: matt.rossella Books used for research: Birdstories - Geoff Norman Birds New Zealand (beauty like no other) 2nd ed. - Paul Gibson Birds of New Ze…
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In this episode of Christian Book Blurb, host Matt McChlery interviews veteran Christian author Bob Hartman. They discuss Hartman's extensive body of work, focusing on the importance of children's literature in passing on faith. Bob shares insights into his creative process, the significance of storytelling in faith, and the balance between fun and…
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In this episode of the Christian Book Blurb podcast, host Matt McChlery interviews author Jenny Sanders about her book 'Polished Arrows'. They discuss the metaphor of arrows in relation to God's work in our lives, the process of discipleship, the importance of community, and the challenges of forgiveness. Jenny shares insights on how to navigate th…
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Hear all about @theweenuthatch and his worldwide big year (so far!), as well as his week-long leg of the trip in the North Island of New Zealand! Follow me and (other) Matt on instagram: @matt.rossella and @theweenuthatch Support the podcast: patreon.com/blurbs439 Bird call ID's 1) Santa Marta antpitta 2) White-throated sparrow 3) Great tit 4) Mute…
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In this episode of Christian Book Blurb, host Matt McChlery interviews author Michael T. Gowen about his book 'Daniel Being Distinctive in Uncertain Times.' They discuss the relevance of the Book of Daniel in today's society, the importance of devotional Bible reading, and how to live authentically as a Christian in the workplace. Michael shares in…
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In this episode of The Christian Book Blurb, host Matt McChlery interviews authors Ellie Limebear and Jane Kirby about their book 'Say Goodbye to Anxiety.' The authors discuss the prevalence of anxiety among Christians and the rising levels of anxiety in today's culture. They share their personal experiences with anxiety and the tools they have fou…
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Come and learn about tūī, the vocal gymnasts of New Zealand! Follow me on instagram: matt.rossella Support the podcast on patreon: patreon.com/blurbs439 Links: tūī vocalisation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bqw9LvW2nvw tūī mimicking human speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij78s460oQM References: Hill, S. D. (2011). The vocalisation of tui …
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In this episode of the Christian Book Blurb podcast, host Matt McChlery interviews author Christine Westhoff about her book 'Reframing the Prophetic.' They discuss the definition of the prophetic, its purpose, and its relevance in today's world. They also explore the difference between the office of a prophet and operating in a prophetic gifting. T…
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In this episode of the Christian Book Blurb podcast, host Matt McChlery interviews author Stephen McAlpine about his book 'Future Proof.' They discuss living for Jesus in a changing culture and the challenges Christians face in navigating societal changes. McAlpine emphasizes the importance of the church in providing a framework for Christians to n…
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Come and learn all about New Zealand's only bird to be the sole member of its family. Snitches get stitchbirds! Follow me on instagram: matt.rossella Support the podcast on patreon: patreon.com/blurbs439 References: Angehr, G. R. (1984). A bird in the hand: Andreas Reischek and the Stitchbird. Notornis, 31(4), 300-311. Duntsch, L. (2022). Genomic i…
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In this episode of The Christian Book Blurb, host Matt McChlery interviews author Joanne Berthelsen about her book Swan Song. They discuss the importance of speaking life-giving words and the impact our words can have on others. Joanne shares that there is so much negative talk in society and that our world needs hope, which can be provided through…
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In this episode of Christian Book Blurb, host Matt McChlery interviews author Jamie Erickson about her book 'Holy Hygge' and the importance of hospitality in our relationship with God and others. Jamie shares her journey of discovering the art of hospitality and how it is linked to her faith. She explains the concept of hygge, a Danish word that en…
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Come on a time travelling journey with me to somewhere I wish I could go for a day! Pre-human New Zealand, when birds ruled the land. Follow me on instagram: matt.rossella Support my dream of turning this podcast into a part time job by contributing on patreon: patreon.com/blurbs439 Books used for research: Birdstories - Geoff Norman References: Br…
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In this episode of the Christian Book Blurb podcast, host Matt McChlery interviews author Jennifer Kvamme about her book 'More to the Story: Deep Answers to Real Questions on Attraction, Identity, and Relationships.' They discuss the importance of understanding the biblical perspective on sexuality and relationships, the significance of the body in…
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In this episode of the Christian Book Blurb podcast, host Matt McCleary interviews author Andy Bannister about his book 'How to Talk About Jesus Without Looking Like an Idiot.' They discuss the fear and panic that often accompanies conversations about faith, the importance of asking questions, and the role of the Holy Spirit in evangelism. Banniste…
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Author Fonda Lee joins Ardo and Yash to discuss her critically acclaimed and award-winning series, the Green Bone Saga, which consists of the novels Jade City, Jade War, and Jade Legacy. The also chat about what it takes to worldbuild, the process of creating the audiobooks and an update on the TV show adaptation. This is a SPOILER interview. All t…
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I hope some new/rare people venture outside their normal "podcast range" and find this episode! Amendments: I forgot to mention Southey in the list of authors responsible for the compilation of bird reports from the RAC. They are accurately cited below. My apologies! Also, I meant black CURRAWONG, not burrawong! Sorry for that mistake - I was havin…
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In this episode of Christian Book Blurb, host Matt McChlery interviews author Kevin Elliott about his book 'See Miracles.' They discuss the definition of miracles, whether miracles still happen today, and the reasons why some prayers for healing may not be answered. Kevin shares stories of miracles he has witnessed in Macedonia and emphasizes the i…
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In this episode of the Christian Book Blurb podcast, host Matt McChlery interviews author Bryony Wood about her book, The Sound of Musings, which explores the connection between the Sound of Music movie and God. Bryony shares her love for the film and how it inspired her to write a devotional book. She discusses the symbolism in songs like 'Edelwei…
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In this episode of Christian Book Blurb, host Matt McChlery interviews authors Claire and Steve Musters about their book, Grace-Filled Marriage. The couple shares their personal journey of building a healthy marriage and the challenges they faced along the way. They discuss the importance of hard work, taking responsibility, and dying to self in a …
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I hope you lek the episode... Follow me on instagram: matt.rossella Support my dream of making the podcast a part-time job at patreon.com/blurbs439 References: Alonso, J. C., Alvarez-Martinez, J. M., & Palacin, C. (2012). Leks in ground-displaying birds: hotspots or safe places?. Behavioral Ecology, 23(3), 491-501. Foster, M. S. (2021). Male Aggreg…
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In this episode of Christian Book Blurb, host Matt McChlery interviews author Georgie Tennant about her book 'The God Who Sees You.' The book is a devotional that speaks to those who feel unseen and draws inspiration from biblical characters who may have felt the same way. Georgie shares her personal experiences of loss and grief and emphasizes the…
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I think I’m fascinated with paleo-ornithology… Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/blurbs439 Follow me on instagram: matt.rossella References: Carney, R. M., Tischlinger, H., & Shawkey, M. D. (2020). Evidence corroborates identity of isolated fossil feather as a wing covert of Archaeopteryx. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 15593. Guimarãe…
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In this episode of Christian Book Blurb, host Matt McChlery interviews author John Hindley about his book 'Weakness Our Strength: Learning from Christ Crucified.' The conversation explores the misconceptions surrounding strength and weakness, the role of weakness in creation, and the importance of embracing weakness instead of running away from it.…
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In this episode of the Christian Book Blurb podcast, host Matt McChlery interviews author James Poch about his book 'Holy Grit: Gaining Traction on Life's Journey with Jesus.' The conversation explores the definition and importance of discipleship, the role of walking with others, and the concept of grit in discipleship. They discuss roadblocks to …
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The birding highlights from my recent trip to the South Island of New Zealand! Support on Patreon: http://patreon.com/blurbs439 Follow me on instagram: matt.rossella Pied stilt call: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjdydTwH29o Brown creeper song: https://nzbirdsonline.org.nz/species/brown-creeper Under "sound' section: Brown Creeper Part song from …
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Summary In this episode of the Christian Book Blurb podcast, host Matt McChlery interviews Dr. Gary Chapman about the language of love. They discuss the importance of celebrating relationships, the difficulties in relationships, and the role of selfishness in causing problems. Dr. Chapman shares his personal experiences in marriage and how changing…
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Got a secret? Well, don't keep it to yourself! Welcome to another episode of Put Some Nostalgia On It. This is where Ardo and Yash chat with their friends about the books they loved as tweens and teens. In this episode, they invited Mika and Kayi to discuss Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard! They talked about the popular book series, its 2010 ada…
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I had a wonderful discussion with author Russ Ewell about how we can discover God for ourselves, based on his book 'He's Not Who You Think He Is'. We speak about how to build relationship with God as well as how to form a deeper connection with Him. We also discuss his love of music, basketball and his favourite TV show Downton Abbey. Listen now. H…
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Ardo and Yash do an edition of "If You Liked...Then You'll Like..." with the show Dimension 20 on Dropout TV. Dimension 20 (or D20) is a show that blends tabletop roleplaying games with comedy. In this episode, our hosts recommend a book for each main cast season (no side quests allowed in this one!). What recommendations would you make? If you hav…
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Support the show: patreon.com/blurbs439 Follow me on instagram: matt.rossella References: Beranek, C. T. (2020). Nocturnal detection of Australian Little Bittern and Australian Painted-snipe–Prospects for nocturnal survey methods for rare wetland birds. The Whistler, 14, 48-53. Hassell, C. J., & Rogers, D. I. (2002). Painted Snipe nesting at Taylor…
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Happy New Year! Ardo and Yash discuss their top 3 reads of 2023. Then they revisit their 2023 reading resolutions (how well did they do???) before making new ones for 2024. Bonus: Ardo goes over her StoryGraph Wrapped which documents her reading stats for 2023. The logo was designed by Nick Hanover. The theme song and break music is from Haris Qure…
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Author Katherine Blessan takes some time out from an Air BnB retreat to chat with me about truth telling and cancel culture - two big topics that are explored in her novel 'T for Tolerance'. We also talk about her love of travelling, how the Holy Spirit communicates with her as well as her involvement with the social enterprise 'Kaleido Arts For We…
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Welcome to our 2024 New Year's Special episode! I chat with author and church leader Malcolm Macdonald about his passion for revival and his book 'Saturated with God'. We also speak about the importance of prayer and a return to a dependence upon Jesus for every Christian. He shares his heart for the local church and we hear about his involvement w…
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Thanks for listening! (also I meant to say "La" Niña not "El" Niña!) Follow me on instagram: matt.rossella Support the podcast: patreon.com/blurbs439 References: Abzhanov, A. (2010). Darwin's Galapagos finches in modern biology. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 365(1543), 1001-1007. Beausoleil, M. O., Lorena C…
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러그라디오 코리아의 The Blurb Show입니다. 더블럽 쇼는 매주 진행되는 한국어 스페이스입니다. 웹3 분야 유명 파운더, 크리에이터 및 빌더와 함께 새로운 기술이나 인터넷 문화에 대해 얘기합니다. 다섯번째 스페이스의 특별 게스트로는 @fx_hash_의 @QuaLV가 함께 합니다. 이번 주 스피커: @dongleehan, @angela_artpont, @bluugu, @kior_art, @gmryot 웹사이트: https://theblurb.org 트위터: https://twitter.com/theblurbmedia 웹사이트: https://theblurb.org 트위터: https://twitter.com/the…
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We could all use a bit of forgiveness in our lives, as well as learning how to give it away a little better too. In this episode I chat with award-winning author Chris Fabry about his new novel 'Saving Greyson'. We chat about forgiveness and reconciliation as well as Alzheimer's disease, working on talk show radio, rattlesnakes in the back yard and…
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Anna Hawken shares her heart as well as practical tips on how parents can learn about God and about being His child by observing their children, based on her book 'Being God's Child: A Parents Guide'. We also chat about Christmas season mayhem, how to hear God's voice, the importance of asking questions as well as the Great British Bake Off (also k…
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Learn all about the only bird in the world with a sideways curved beak! Support blurbs on Patreon: patreon.com/blurbs439 Follow me on instagram: matt.rossella References: Adrian, C. R., & Dowding, J. E. (2003). The Wrybill Anarhynchus frontalis: a brief review of status, threats and work in progress. Wader Study Group Bulletin, 100, 20-24. Armitage…
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Rachel Yarworth talks about how we can celebrate advent as a family and her new book that she has compiled containing the writing of 25 different Christian authors, 'The Jesse Tree Anthology'. We also chat about home-schooling, seeing dolphins, her love of Cornwall and a precious family advent tradition she has in her own family. Listen now. Help k…
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The first species to be featured on the podcast that is not endemic to New Zealand! Learn about this parakeets interesting introduction to New Zealand and all the different colour morphs that are out there to be seen! Support the show: patreon.com/blurbs439 Reach out on instagram: matt.rossella Books used for research: A mini guide to the identific…
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In this episode I chat with acclaimed theologian, author and speaker Amy Orr-Ewing about how Mary, the mother of Jesus, is uniquely placed to tell the nativity story as we discuss her new Advent devotional book 'Mary's Voice'. We discuss advent, the role of women in the church. her love of coffee and art as well as some of her favourite family adve…
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It's the eerie season which means Ardo and Yash discuss the scary and creepy books that truly stayed with them long after reading. The logo was designed by Nick Hanover. The theme song and break music is from Haris Qureshi’s song Give AF. You can find his album here. Everything mentioned in the episode can be found on Goodreads. You can also find t…
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This is a fascinating discussion about identity and self-worth that is completely countercultural yet deeply biblical. I chat with Liz Carter about her life and the things she has learnt including that our worth is not defined by how useful we feel centred around her new book 'Valuable'. We also talk about the power of words and her love of the Nin…
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