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Ever since his childhood days singing at church, the stage has always felt like home to Klenneth Pombo. At school he also excelled in sport, but after realising soccer wasn't going to make him any money, he pivoted to comedy. His journey started when he scored a big gig hosting a PNG comedy TV show at the age of just 17. And then came a meme that kicked off PNG For Realz, his Facebook page that aims to showcase his societal observations and especially his own vulnerability. Klenneth is now one of Papua New Guinea's biggest comedians, reaching hundreds of thousands of people. And he understands the responsibility that comes with. He also does a brilliant Scottish accent. 

In the second and final episode of Dead Man's Secrets, reporter Josh Robertson investigates the grisly murder of the powerful Papuan executive who negotiated one of Australia’s biggest foreign assistance packages.

A shocking murder takes place in the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea.

Disgraced former police general Ferdy Sambo was found guilty and sentenced to death for ordering the death of his subordinate, Yosua Hutabarat. Four more defendants including his wife were also found guilty with three dealt lengthy sentences behind bars. Even so, after a slew of high level dismissals last year the appetite for reform of Indonesia's crusty criminal justice system is still a long way off.

Then, Jeff gets to segue neatly into Indonesia slump down Transparency International's Corruption Perception Index -- worst one-year fall since the dying days of Suharto. University of Michigan Professor Dan Slater joins Jeff and Kevin to discuss what Indonesian democracy can teach world and how efforts to criminalize critical speech and protest risk undermining the country's two decade transition from authoritarian rule.

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A leading law professor is warning a video of a Christchurch pilot being held hostage escalates the situation.

Phillip Mehrtens is seen surrounded by a number of the separatists holding rifles a week after being kidnapped in Indonesia-controlled Papua.

He appears unharmed but says they will keep him captive, unless the Indonesian military goes home.

Waikato University Law professor Al Gillespie says the group has made a mistake by taking a hostage.

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SHOW NOTES

John’s background via audio clips and an intro (0:55)

The connection between mountain climbing and public speaking (3:55)

The origin of interest in mountain climbing – scouting (4:55)

The beginning of John’s writing (6:10)

Goal setting, choose your summit, go! (6:40)

Feedback from readers (7:00)

My purpose in life (7:15)

Why is kindness mentioned first in the title? (8:20)

There’s always more strength (8:40)

Lessons from the mountain (10:20)

Greatest obstacle as a writer (11:25)

An accomplishment when working with young people (12:20)

A significant surprise on the journey (13:45)

Turning back (15:00)

Identifying one’s battle crew (16:05)

Failure and current circumstances are not the end (16:35)

Stepping up (17:15)

Warrior Challenge – the book – call to action (20:00)

The mountains (21:45)

Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, and warring factions (22:00)

Malaria (24:20)

Kindness in the classroom (27:10)

Courage in the classroom (27:55)

Grit in the classroom (28:30)

John’s favorite teacher (29:15)

A final word – a call to action reemphasized (32:00)

Contact information (33:00 and Show Notes)

After the closing music – place of learning (34:10)

John’s contact information and book information:

Twitter at @johnbeede

Instagram at @johnbeede

Online at johnbeede.com

www.WarriorChallengeBook.com

John’s Amazon page

The Warrior Challenge 

Music for Lead. Learn. Change. is Sweet Adrenaline by Delicate Beats

Podcast cover art is a view of Altmünster am Traunsee, Austria, by photographer Simon Matzinger, published on www.unsplash.com

Professional Association of Georgia Educators:  www.pageinc.org

David’s LinkedIn page 

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There are so many things to consider when traveling or moving to another country. To be honest, as a black American, understanding how life is for your race is one of them. So, let's talk about it! On this episode I'm talking about my experience on what it's like to be black in Bali, Indonesia. From boundaries, friendships, music, food, beauty, being asked for pictures, to racism! Hear me out!

Paul wrote, "When I am weak, then I am strong." He is referring to the power of God at work in His people when they allow Him to use them in their weaknesses. This week Pastor Tim shared the story of Elinor Young, who survived childhood polio and grew up to serve God among the Kimyal tribe in the mountainous interior region of Irian Jaya. Her Kimyal friends gave her the name of "Bad Legs" referring to her polio-weakened legs. They believed her 'bad legs' were a sign that God loved them so much He sent her to share the Bible with them. The lesson to learn is that God will use all of us just as we are, unpolished and broken, to draw others to Himself!

How do you make people care when they risk going to jail for it? Three women helped start a movement in Jakarta bringing attention to West Papua, and today it’s seen thousands protesting across the country. But the personal toll has been huge.