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In each season, we will look at the true stories of redemption of saintly figures from all faiths. Our goal is to to understand the passions that drove them and the challenges they overcame on the journey. Over the next four episodes, we will sit down with experts to examine the life and legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a saintly figure whose story has never been more relevant. Bonhoeffer was arrested and executed by hanging at the Flossenburg Concentration Camp for his involvement in a failed ...
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The Art of Teaching Podcast: Important conversations with the best minds in education and leadership.
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Canadian Philosophy and Theology professor and former Catholic Monk Dr. Sean J. McGrath examines how to practice contemplative Christianity in the secular age. Subscribe on Substack. https://centerofthecross.substack.com/
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Philosophy for All is a leading podcast for everything related to philosophy and theology. We often host leading scholars and thinkers to provide the most up-to-date research and summary about these topics. Popular past episodes include discussions about Jordan Peterson, Postmodernism, nihilism, Dostoevsky, and more! Stay tuned for enlightening discussions which would not only enrich your knowledge of philosophy, but also provide you with life lessons from great thinkers!This podcast has ran ...
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Jungian Analyst Jakob Lusensky engages in dialogues and research at the intersection of psychology and religion, for the purpose of individual and cultural transformation. Forthcoming book C.G Jung: Face to Face with Christianity is now available for pre-order on Amazon. https://t.ly/_yjk9
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Richard Foster. Elisabeth Elliot. J. C. Ryle. Bonhoeffer. So many authors, so many books, so little time to read them all! Daniela and John take turns reading books and discuss them together, sharing highlights, takeaways, and personal convictions.
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Our podcast helps Christians live a Christ focused life in a world that has become increasingly secular and Religionless. In a world full of lies it is more important than ever that we stay connected to the truth. Jesus Christ and God's Word is that truth. Nickie and I will do our best to help Christians make sense of the news, understand the world around us and avoid the traps that lead us off the narrow path. We will look to keep the content current, focusing on news of the day, how to mak ...
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Christianity that challenges the norms, breaks with tradition, is socially and politically courageous, and will frighten your pastor. Radical and progressive Christian preaching and Bible teaching with Christopher Rodkey, author, professor, activist, and pastor. Dr. Rodkey preaches most Sundays at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, PA (www.stpaulsdallastown.org). Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dangerouschristianity/support
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Podcast Description: Many have heard of his name – Dietrich Bonhoeffer. And many know he was a martyr under the Nazi regime during World War II. Yet, what many do not know, is that he was a theologian, a professor, a humanitarian, an ethicist, a prolific writer, and his most dearest role, an Evangelical pastor who loved the church and called it to take the higher, yet more difficult road, during the most turbulent time in history. We can glean from Bonhoeffer’s approach in examining and prop ...
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90 Second Narratives is a podcast featuring engaging true stories told by trained historians. Each episode includes a short story interwoven with expert analysis of the story’s historical significance. The concise length and storytelling format of the episodes make history accessible, dynamic, and entertaining. The subjects of the stories are diverse—spanning the globe and ranging from the pre-historic to the modern age. While individual stories stand alone, the episodes in each season are l ...
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July 28- Voices From the Wilderness: Dietrich Bonhoeffer | Emily Wright
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Grace is easy to preach about. Unless we add certain adjectives to the front. “Cheap” grace is when we take the price at which grace came for granted. Dietrich Bonhoeffer is a 20th-century theologian who understood the cost of grace. In this sermon, Pastor Emily leads us as we explore the cost of discipleship for us today.…
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer: His Life and Ideas (w/ Dr. Aaron Simmons)
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Join us in this enlightening interview with Dr. Aaron Simmons as we delve into the life and legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a pivotal figure in Christian theology known for his profound resistance against oppressive powers. Dr. Simmons shares insights into Bonhoeffer's influences, his relationship with Lutheranism and the Confessing Church, and his …
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Simon Smart: The End of Men?, the selflessness of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and lessons in healthy masculinity.
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Today I have the great pleasure of sharing a recent conversation with Simon Smart. Simon is the Executive Director of the Centre for Public Christianity. A former English and History teacher, Simon has a Masters in Christian Studies from Regent College, Vancouver. He has just released a new book The End of Men? Simon draws on his own experiences of…
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S3E6 Secular Christ | Dietrich Bonhoeffer, invisible Christianity and it's church
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In the final episode of this season of searching for the seeds of Secular Christianity, we travel to the 20th century to learn from the German Protestant theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer. We explore his concept of religionless Christianity which developed as he sat imprisoned in Berlin by the Nazi regime for his resistance, and before his execution. …
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S3E6 Dietrich Bonhoeffer, invisible Christianity and it's church
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In the final episode of this season of searching for the seeds of Secular Christianity, we travel to the 20th century to learn from the German Protestant theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer. We explore his concept of religionless Christianity which developed as he sat imprisoned in Berlin by the Nazi regime for his resistance, and before his execution. …
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This week, Mat and Sally sit down the discuss the witness of Oscar Romero from El Salvador in the 1970s. And how Sally's own experience in El Salvador influenced her call to ministry.By Hyde Park United Methodist
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Voices of Inspiration, Part 5 // The Rev. Sally Campbell-Evans // July 28, 2024
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Archbishop Oscar Romero was a powerful voice for freedom and liberation for the people of El Salvador, and his untimely death by an assassin’s bullet leaves behind a stirring witness to the power of non-violence in addressing systemic inequities and injustice. His work was a living embodiment of the words of Luke 4, in which Jesus spoke of setting …
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Mat and Magrey have a discussion about how songs shape us, how they shaped the Bible, and how they continue to bring the biblical text alive today.By Hyde Park United Methodist
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Developing a Christian Hermeneutic: Phenomenology and Existentialism (w/ Karol Ngwa)
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Join us in this enlightening interview with Karol as we delve into the intricate project of building a Christian phenomenology and existentialism. We explore how these philosophical frameworks intersect with Christian theology, shedding light on existentialist Christian thought and the phenomenological approach to faith. This discussion not only ad…
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Voices of Inspiration, Part 4 // The Rev. Magrey deVega // July 21, 2024
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Mahalia Jackson was one of the greatest musical artists of her generation, not just for her beautiful music, but also for her inspirational witness. Her most iconic moments were in her singing of “His Eye is On the Sparrow,” based on the teaching of Jesus in Matthew, which inspired comfort and encouragement during the civil rights movement. Her enc…
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July 21 - Voices From the Wilderness: When Did We See You? | Rachel Finken
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APTS intern Rachel Finken uses the teachings of Gustavo Gutierrez, Peruvian priest and theologian, to study Jesus’s story of the goats and the sheep and how it challenges us to a new vision of Christ’s love at work in the world.By WHPC
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Dr Tim Sharp (aka Dr Happy): Lost and Found, lessons from failure and the transformative power of awe.
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Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to a recent conversation with the amazing Dr Tim Sharp. Dr Tim is the Chief Happiness Officer at The Happiness Institute. An internationally renowned leader in Positive Psychology he is a sought-after Speaker and Facilitator, Consultant and Coach, Writer and Podcaster, Spokesperson and Brand Ambassador. …
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Oyelola Oyetunji: Phrased with Purpose, career pivots and how to lead with empathy.
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It is my pleasure today to introduce you to a dear friend of mine Oyelola Oyetunji. After eight years of working in professional consulting, she made a career pivot. Oyelola now works as a writer who creates empathy-empowered content to help businesses construct powerful messages. Her business is called Phrased with Purpose. She is one of the most …
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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the doctrine of Karma as developed initially among Hindus, Jains and Buddhists in India from the first millennium BCE. Common to each is an idea, broadly, that you reap what you sow: how you act in this world has consequences either for your later life or your future lives, depending on your view of rebirth and trans…
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Mat and Justin talk about the legacy of Howard Thurman and how we can direct our beliefs into actions for justice in the community.By Hyde Park United Methodist
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Voices of Inspiration, Part 3 // The Rev. Justin LaRosa // July 14, 2024
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Howard Thurman was one of the greatest preachers, writers, and mystics of the 20th century. His book “Jesus and the Disinherited” was a landmark work that invited us to see Jesus on the side of the oppressed, and inspired us to work through non-violent means to bring justice and social change. Every day, Thurman read Psalm 139, as a source of stren…
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July 14 - Voices From The Wilderness: God’s People Everywhere | Stephen Finkel
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William Seymour had a way of going about “Church" that was completely unique in his time. In the early 1900s, the very segregated church kept to themselves. Through his understanding of the Holy Spirit, William created a church movement that still lives on to this day.What was his understanding? That the church dwells in the people of Christ and no…
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Exploring the Concept of Infinity in Philosophy (w/ Dr. Graham Oppy)
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Join us as we explore the enigmatic concept of infinity with Dr. Graham Oppy, delving into its philosophical implications and historical development. In this interview, we discuss the distinctions between potential and actual infinities, the different orders of infinity, and the nuances of cardinal and ordinal numbers. Dr. Oppy explains the differe…
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Rohan Dredge: Pragmatic Thinking, identifying blind spots and the tensions that all leaders need to manage.
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Today, I have the privilege of sharing a recent conversation with Rohan Dredge. I have known Rohan and his incredible wife Megan for nearly 25 years. He has consistently been a guiding leadership voice in my life. With a Master's in Educational Psychology and extensive experience as an executive coach, Rohan has trained some of Australia’s most imp…
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S3E5 Secular Christ | Living without a why
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What Meister Eckhart learnt, and we can learn, from The Beguines.By Center of the Cross
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S3E5 Secular Christ | Meister Eckhart & Beguine Mysticism
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S3E5 Secular Christ | Meister Eckhart & Beguine Mysticism.By Center of the Cross
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S3E4 Secular Christ | Clement of Alexandria
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In this episode we travel back in time to the city of Alexandria, the cultural Mecca of the Roman Empire to learn from the Christian theologian and philosopher Clement of Alexandria (150-215 AD), about how to build resilience in our present age. The music played in this episode is licensed under creativecommons.org: XYLO - ZIK - SUBMERSIBLE…
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We need to reclaim the future for Christian consciousness, and to recognize that the first Christians were looking towards the future, looking towards the fruition of something. They were not commemorating something that was past. They were actually witnessing something that is coming to be. - Sean J McGrath and Jakob Lusensky go seeking for the se…
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S3E2 Secular Christ | The glory of God is man fully alive
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The Christian teaching is that we are not yet human. We are on the way towards humanity. Humanity is still to come. - Sean J McGrath and Jakob Lusensky go seeking for the seeds of Secular Christianity. The music played in this episode is licensed under creativecommons.org: XYLO - ZIK - RAINBOWBy Center of the Cross
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S3E5 Secular Christ | Living without a why
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What Meister Eckhart learnt, and we can learn, from The Beguines.By Jungian Analyst Jakob Lusensky
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Rediscovering Jonah by Timothy Keller
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Unsurprisingly, the late Timothy Keller is one of our favorite Christian authors. This episode marks the first time we are discussing the same author a second time. Tune in as we traverse the book of Jonah with a fresh lens as Pastor Timothy Keller has so often provided.By The Great Christian Books Podcast
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Mat and Magrey dive deeper into Mother Teresa's story, paying particular attention to her own struggles with doubt, faith, and God's perceived absence. We talk about what we can learn from that today and how we can manage our own anxieties and fears. Resources: "The Questions Jesus Asked" Magrey deVega https://a.co/d/05e3zfA1 "Come Be My Light" Mot…
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Voices of Inspiration, Part 2 // The Rev. Magrey deVega // July 7, 2024
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Mother Theresa of Calcutta was the greatest charitable force in our lifetimes. She inspired us to give of ourselves humbly and obediently for the sake of the poor and needy, regardless of the cost. Hers was a living embodiment of the psalmist’s words, to “raise the poor out of dust, and the needy out of the ash heap.” Her life and witness is captur…
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What is the Value of the Novus Ordo? Oxford Catholics Discuss
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In this video, two Oxford Catholics Archibald and Joshua discuss the value of the Novus Ordo and its comparison to the TLM. We present arguments for and against what some people label Rad Trads. We hope you enjoy this slightly more theological video and discussion. Support the Show. -------------------------- If you would want to support the channe…
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July 7 - Voices From The Wilderness: Desert Mothers And Fathers | Emily Wright
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Whether fleeing persecution or prosecution, thousands of people fled to the deserts of Egypt in the 3th through 5th centuries to seek something bigger, maybe smaller, maybe safer, or maybe riskier. People heard of the “word from God” that the monks were sharing with those who came, and so they went, desperate for guidance, respite, and wisdom. It w…
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S3E5 Secular Christ | Meister Eckhart & Beguine Mysticism
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We left off in Alexandria in the second century and in this episode time travel a thousand years forward in tie, to the 14th century Northern Europe. At this point in time, particularly in Belgium and in Western Germany in the Rhineland, a non dual philosophy of Christianity emerges. The center player is Meister Eckhart and we explore his relations…
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Mat and Magrey sit down to discuss the impact Dietrich Bonhoeffer had on Magrey's calling to ministry and the conflict between our inner and outer selves.By Hyde Park United Methodist
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Voices of Inspiration, Part 1 // The Rev. Magrey deVega // June 30, 2024
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer was one of the most significant martyrs of the 20th century, whose courageous stance against the Hitler and Christian Nationalism continues to inspire us. In his famous book “The Cost of Discipleship,” he calls the church to remember that when God calls people to follow him, he “calls them to come and die.” HydeParkUMC.org/NextS…
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June 30 - Voices From the Wilderness: Going Home - Gregory of Nyssa | Kevin Ireland
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Pastor Kevin delves into the profound teachings of Gregory of Nyssa on eternal life. Discover how the ancient wisdom of our revered Church Fathers (and Mothers) can illuminate our modern spiritual journey as we explore Gregory and his sister Macrina’s insights on the soul’s endless pursuit of divine love and the transformative power of faith.…
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Dr Ray Boyd: Small decisions each day, The Air Force One Approach and knowing when to quit.
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Dr Ray Boyd has decades of experience in the public education system, including 20 years as an educational leader. In 2014, Ray was named WA Primary Principal of the Year. More recently he became the Foundation Principal for Dayton Primary School. This is the second time I have had the privilege of having him on the podcast and it was a wonderful o…
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Paige Carmody: The privilege (and burden) of leadership, being seen and the Region Beta Paradox.
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Today, I'm delighted to share a recent discussion I had with the talented Paige Carmody. Paige is a facilitator, speaker, and coach known for her expertise in leadership consulting. She collaborates with organizations that recognize the pivotal role of their people in achieving high performance. Leveraging her skills in behaviour design, Paige achi…
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S3E4 Secular Christ | Clement of Alexandria
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In this episode we travel back in time to the city of Alexandria, the cultural Mecca of the Roman Empire to learn from the Christian theologian and philosopher Clement of Alexandria (150-215 AD), about how to build resilience in our present age. The music played in this episode is licensed under creativecommons.org: XYLO - ZIK - SUBMERSIBLE…
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The deepest dive you will ever do on the practice of lectio divina. In Hans Boersma's own words, "We need divine reading, for it opens up the heart to the arrow's wounding love." --- As mentioned in the episode, we wanted to shout out an app called Reflect: Christian Mindfulness; it has an amazing lectio divina section. Contrary to what we said, it…
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Hard to Believe, Part 5 // The Rev. Justin LaRosa // June 23, 2024
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Prayer is the lifeblood of the disciple of Jesus. In his final days with the disciples, Mark told the disciples in Mark that their faith would allow them to pray with such conviction and confidence that whatever they asked for would be granted to them by God. But that belief carries an important precaution. Prayer is not a cosmic vending machine, t…
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Leah Grant: The transformative nature of art, the wonder of colour and giving yourself room to breathe.
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Today I have the great privilege of introducing you to Leah Grant. She is a versatile artist, potter, and educator known for her vibrant, uplifting work. Her art explores textures and colours across various mediums, currently focusing on aerosol and ceramics. Leah draws on personal experiences to create thought-provoking pieces. She holds a Bachelo…
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