Finding Genius Podcast Richard Jacobs

In this episode, we sit down with Marc Brettler and Amy-Jill “AJ” Levine to discuss the Jewish faith, Rabbinic Literature, the New Testament, Christianity, Anti-Semitism, and more. How do Judaism and Christianity intersect? These two experts are certainly the people to enlighten us on this intriguing subject…
Marc is a biblical scholar and the Bernice and Morton Lerner Professor in Judaic Studies at Duke University. His research interests include a vast array of topics, including biblical metaphors, the Bible and gender, biblical historical texts, the book of Psalms, and the post-biblical reception of the Hebrew Bible. He is a co-founder of the website thetorah.com and the author of several books, including The Bible With and Without Jesus, which he co-authored with AJ.
AJ is Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace. She works in biblical studies – and is a well-known critic of antisemitic, sexist, and homophobic theologies. AJ is a self-described "Yankee Jewish feminist who teaches in a predominantly Protestant divinity school in the buckle of the Bible Belt."
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What Rabbinic Literature is, and how it fits into Old and New Testament studies.  The captivating history of the Hebrew language. The difference between Rabbinic Hebrew and Biblical Hebrew.  How Christians and Jews understand their respective historical texts.  You can learn more about Marc here, and AJ here!
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As businesses emerge from tax season, many ask: How can I maximize profits and minimize taxes for next year? John Scott, an Anders CPAs + Advisors partner, sits down to enlighten us.
John has been working with Anders since 1992, leading the firm’s legal industry efforts for the Virtual CFO team. He effectively uses key performance metrics to offer dedicated resources, financial insight, and critical thinking to help law firms address complex issues.
John is on a mission to help his clients understand what’s going to happen based on current data. How does he achieve this? By accessing financial records and reconciling cash flows on a weekly basis…
In this episode, we cover:
How to make data-driven decisions. How to stay in sync with your cash flow curve. Ways to determine your “working capital”, and how to build cash reserves. Key factors that every business owner should know. To learn more about John and his work with Anders CPAs + Advisors, click here now!
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In this episode, Avi Kumar, the Founder and CEO of KUWARE Inc., joins us to discuss business marketing, growth, and advertising. KUWARE is a marketing and advertising agency that focuses on growing businesses through organic and paid media. How do they do it, and what makes their methods unique? Avi sits down to explain…
KUWARE has been helping businesses since 2008, turning marketing into a science. From strategy to implementation, Avi and his team specialize in providing digital marketing solutions with targeted budgeting options.
Dive into the conversation now to learn about:
How Avi got into marketing and advertising.  The two distinct groups that KUWARE works with.  How marketing differs between big and small businesses.   The best thing a business can do to achieve growth and exposure. Avi says, “Some have described marketing as a practice of the arts and the sciences. At KUWARE, we only practice science!” 
Are you ready to find out what this really means? Click play now to see for yourself!
You can find more on KUWARE here. 
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Something had been brewing for years in the heart of the Nightingale household: a fervent desire to chart a course away from reliance on conventional systems and embrace a life of self-sufficiency, health, and well-being. When the perfect property came up for sale, Kelsey Nightingale and her husband Sean seized the opportunity to take a significant step toward their dream: they purchased a small house on acreage in the quiet corners of Scottsburg, Oregon, a literal ghost town with a population of just 350.
Building a homestead is a slow process with plenty of challenges, yet their progress only further motivates them with each passing year. No longer tethered to grocery store aisles as they once were, they produce their own bread, milk, eggs, chicken, and turkey. They also have a burgeoning food garden that improves each growing season.
Tune in to explore:
The timeline of success in small farming and homesteading, understanding the patience and perseverance required The labor of love that is starting and nurturing a homestead and the unparalleled rewards it brings The financial aspect of homesteading and ways to make money off it What exciting new plans are in the works at the Nightingale Farmstead Press play to hear the entire conversation, and follow Kelsey and Sean's journey by finding them @NightingaleFarmstead on Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram.
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Mark Holtzapple, a chemical engineering professor at Texas A&M University, returns to the podcast to delve into his unique approach to engine efficiency and alternative energy. His passion for scientific exploration drives him to push the boundaries of what is possible. What is his current mission? To revolutionize the efficiency of automobile engines…
Mark is the co-author of two engineering textbooks used to teach engineers throughout the world: Foundations of Engineering and Concepts in Engineering. His research interests include biomass conversion to fuels, water desalination, high-efficiency air conditioning, engines, compressors, and more. 
In this discussion, we cover:
How Mark’s research closes the gap between what an automobile engine can do, and what it is currently doing.  How hot fuel, exhaust, and incoming air interact inside an internal combustion engine. The best engines that are carnot-efficient.  How water evaporation impacts engine performance. To learn more about Mark and his fascinating research, click here now!
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In this conversation, we sit down with a member of Doomberg to discuss the mindset of continuous improvement and other thought-provoking ideas that are important for us all to consider. 
Doomberg is an anonymous news publication that provides readers with an in-depth analysis of financial and economic trends – underscoring information missing from mainstream media. By utilizing the principles of continuous improvement, it has become the #1 paid finance newsletter on Substack, boasting more than 85,000 email subscribers and 250,000 Twitter followers. 
Dive in now to explore: 
What continuous improvement is, and the many facets of it. How to turn mistakes into an opportunity to improve.  The difference between perfectionism and continuous improvement.  How to facilitate personal and professional growth. How can you hone your skills over the span of your career? What actionable steps can you take to enhance your productivity and success? Doomberg is here with insights you can’t miss out on…
You can find more on Doomberg by visiting their Substack here.
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