Best Endangered Cultures Podcasts (2024)

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766 Endangered European Languages; Black Women Travelers; Beating the Crowds, Part 2 52:00

1h ago52:00

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A linguist who studies disappearing languages lets us in on some of Europe's lesser-known lingos and discusses how languages help define cultures. Then travel journalist Oneika Raymond shares some of the insights she's gained as a "serial expat" and why she encourages fellow women of color to explore the world on their own, despite the extra challe…

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God’s Mercy, Endangered Free Speech, and State Abortion Initiatives 1:02:05

2h ago1:02:05

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A well-respected theologian has a new book on God’s mercy that has many questioning his conclusions. Is free speech in jeopardy, not just overseas but here in America? John and Maria will look at the latest developments on our constitutional rights. Recommendations Our Bodies Tell God's Story by Christopher West Event in Cleveland, OH: United Voice…

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God’s Mercy, Endangered Free Speech, and State Abortion Initiatives 1:02:05

2h ago1:02:05

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A well-respected theologian has a new book on God’s mercy that has many questioning his conclusions. Is free speech in jeopardy, not just overseas but here in America? John and Maria will look at the latest developments on our constitutional rights. Recommendations Our Bodies Tell God's Story by Christopher West Event in Cleveland, OH: United Voice…

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The Not So Church of England 6:11

1h ago6:11

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What’s in a name? Related Resources WWYS - Do I Really Need to Go to Church? __________ Register for the upcoming Lighthouse Voices featuring Samuel D. Jones, author of Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age, at colsoncenter.org/lighthouse.By John Stonestreet and Dr. Timothy D Padgett

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The Not So Church of England 6:11

2h ago6:11

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What’s in a name? Related Resources WWYS - Do I Really Need to Go to Church? __________ Register for the upcoming Lighthouse Voices featuring Samuel D. Jones, author of Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age, at colsoncenter.org/lighthouse.By John Stonestreet and Dr. Timothy D Padgett

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S1E36: Chinese sauces are popular in India; less so are their purveyors 17:39

27m ago17:39

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The bitter aftertaste though, is the story of how Chinese Indians are struggling to fit in. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times chats with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe, about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises. There is a popular sauce in India, which involves …

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45 Years of Theology of the Body 5:19

2h ago5:19

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Pope John Paul II on what the body is for. Related Resources WWYS - What Does the Bible Say About Sex? __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.By John Stonestreet and Jared Hayden

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45 Years of Theology of the Body 5:19

4h ago5:19

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Pope John Paul II on what the body is for. Related Resources WWYS - What Does the Bible Say About Sex? __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.By John Stonestreet and Jared Hayden

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Humans Were Meant to Be Here 4:47

1d ago4:47

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Do we belong here, and in such high numbers? Related Resources WWYS - Save the Planet. Dont Have Kids. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.By Shane Morris

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Humans Were Meant to Be Here 4:47

1d ago4:47

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Do we belong here, and in such high numbers? Related Resources WWYS - Save the Planet. Dont Have Kids. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.By Shane Morris

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S1E127: The war on salt and saturated fats 19:24

2d ago19:24

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How to choose a healthier salt and cooking oil. Synopsis: Every first Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. Singapore is planning to introduce Nutri-Grade labelling for salt, sauces and seasonings, instant noodles and cooking oil. These are labels that will allow consumers to tell at a gla…

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S1E14: Flexibility at work: The secret sauce to more babies? 24:18

3d ago24:18

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We ask Indranee Rajah - Minister in the Prime Minister's Office - to explain the mindset shift aim of the enhanced parental leave scheme, announced on Aug 18. Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues of the day, and finds out about what young people are talking about. When it was announced at the Nat…

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Discipling in the Digital Age 5:01

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Digital technology has changed the world, and that’s good for spreading the Gospel. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org. By John Stonestreet and Jared Hayden

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Discipling in the Digital Age 5:01

1h ago5:01

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Digital technology has changed the world, and that’s good for spreading the Gospel. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org. By John Stonestreet and Jared Hayden

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The Value of Work 5:05

2h ago5:05

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The marketplace is fertile soil for Christians to excel for the Kingdom. Related Resouce BONUS Breakpoint: Christian Hope in Economic Uncertainty with David Bahnsen __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.By John Stonestreet and Jared Hayden

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The Value of Work 5:05

2h ago5:05

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The marketplace is fertile soil for Christians to excel for the Kingdom. Related Resouce BONUS Breakpoint: Christian Hope in Economic Uncertainty with David Bahnsen __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.By John Stonestreet and Jared Hayden

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S2E1: Investing with $100 a month as an undergrad? Why not! 31:50

1d ago31:50

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Start early, compound your wealth, and try not to beat the market. Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times. Finance literacy experts always tell us to “start young” so we can make full use of the effect of compounding and grow our wealth from a young age. But ho…

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S2E1: Eco-nomics: Putting a value on nature is also key to saving it 23:23

1h ago23:23

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Businesses are buying into new financial products that could help save nature, but funds for nature’s protection have not reached the scale required. Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. Coral reef bonds, biodiversity c…

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765 Sicilian Splendors; Off the Rails; Favorite Hot Springs 52:00

7d ago52:00

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A longtime Italophile shares the charms and rich culture of Sicily. Then a popular columnist and avowed train buff recounts tales of his rail travels the world over. And a photojournalist takes a deep dive into the ways we soak, swim, and slow down in hot springs. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, pro…

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Violence Against Children, Violence Against Women 53:10

8m ago53:10

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Laws affecting abortion are changing both in good and bad ways. And we’ll talk about the shocking details looking into violence against women around the world. Recommendations Tom Lake by Anne Patchett Upcoming Lighthouse Voices with Samuel D. James Segment 1 - Where Are We on Abortion? BBC: Abortion clinic payout woman shocked at prayer arrest 7 a…

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Violence Against Children, Violence Against Women 53:10

1h ago53:10

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Laws affecting abortion are changing both in good and bad ways. And we’ll talk about the shocking details looking into violence against women around the world. Recommendations Tom Lake by Anne Patchett Upcoming Lighthouse Voices with Samuel D. James Segment 1 - Where Are We on Abortion? BBC: Abortion clinic payout woman shocked at prayer arrest 7 a…

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IVF and Infertility: Good Ends Do Not Justify All Means 7:39

30m ago7:39

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The pain of infertility does not justify procreation by all means necessary. Related Resouce What Would You Say?: Are Reproductive Technologies a Good Way for People to Have Babies? What Would You Say?: Is IVF Ethical? __________ Register for the upcoming Lighthouse Voices featuring Samuel D Jones, author of Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christi…

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IVF and Infertility: Good Ends Do Not Justify All Means 7:39

2h ago7:39

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The pain of infertility does not justify procreation by all means necessary. Related Resouce What Would You Say?: Are Reproductive Technologies a Good Way for People to Have Babies? What Would You Say?: Is IVF Ethical? __________ Register for the upcoming Lighthouse Voices featuring Samuel D Jones, author of Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christi…

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Ep 15: RE-RUN w/ Geoff Williams | Platypus Reintroduction to River Torrens + Australian Platypus Conservancy + career in wildlife conservation + platypus + urban adaptability + conservation strategies 46:28

2h ago46:28

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You might not know that August is known as Platypus Month. So to celebrate this iconic Australian creature we’ll be re-running our episode all about platypuses and reintroducing them to metro Adelaide with the fun and knowledgeable Geoff Williams from the Australian Platypus Conservatory. I’ll be back with a new ep for the pod next month! This epis…

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S1E1: Get a headstart in your finances & career from our new ST podcast 1:40

5d ago1:40

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New episodes from our rebranded podcast channel will drop here: https://str.sg/wB2m Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, get a headstart in your personal finance and career with The Straits Times. Our previous Money and Career podcast channel is now rebranded HeadSTart on Record, taking on a fresher and sharper approach on how to ch…

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Why “the Birds and Bees” Can’t Be Just One Talk 4:42

3h ago4:42

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“The Talk” just doesn’t cut it anymore. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org. By John Stonestreet

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Why “the Birds and Bees” Can’t Be Just One Talk 4:42

1h ago4:42

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“The Talk” just doesn’t cut it anymore. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org. By John Stonestreet

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Remembering St. Augustine of Hippo 5:47

1h ago5:47

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From disbeliever to the most important Church influencer. __________ Get digital access to the 2024 Colson Center National Conference with your gift of any amount at colsoncenter.org/august.By John Stonestreet and Dr. Glenn Sunshine

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Remembering St. Augustine of Hippo 5:47

1h ago5:47

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From disbeliever to the most important Church influencer. __________ Get digital access to the 2024 Colson Center National Conference with your gift of any amount at colsoncenter.org/august.By John Stonestreet and Dr. Glenn Sunshine

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S1E14: Shigga Shay - Overachieve (Live) 3:39

4d ago3:39

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Hear home-grown rapper Shigga Shay's intimate live studio take of his latest single, Overachieve, which will also be included in his upcoming release Hanyu Pinyin. Synopsis (headphones recommended): This Music Lab playlist features the full live performance of music acts invited by The Straits Times to its podcast studio. Listen to Shigga Shay talk…

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S1E14: Despite his elimination from Rap Of China, Shigga Shay stills sees it as a win 38:20

4d ago38:20

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Home-grown rapper Shigga Shay is the 14th guest in this music channel. Synopsis (headphones recommended): Each month, The Straits Times invites music acts to its podcast studio. In the 14th episode of Music Lab, ST’s music correspondent Eddino Abdul Hadi hosts Singaporean rapper Shigga Shay. The 31-year-old hip-hop artist speaks at length about his…

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Tech and Trust 4:10

4h ago4:10

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Don’t believe your lying eyes. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org. By John Stonestreet and Jared Hayden

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Tech and Trust 4:10

4d ago4:10

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Don’t believe your lying eyes. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org. By John Stonestreet and Jared Hayden

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S1E3: Visit to Windsor Nature Park: Can insects in SG's backyard be foraged? 24:10

1d ago24:10

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Love or loathe them, could insects also become a food source in the wider context of the global population? Synopsis (headphones recommended): Green Trails is a 4-part environment podcast special for 2024 where The Straits Times hits the ground with experts. "Can this be eaten?” is an oft repeated question that every nature guide is familiar with. …

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How Abortion Corrupted the Democratic Party 5:30

3h ago5:30

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From “safe, legal, and rare” to openly celebrating evil. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit Breakpoint.org.By John Stonestreet and Shane Morris

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How Abortion Corrupted the Democratic Party 5:30

3h ago5:30

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From “safe, legal, and rare” to openly celebrating evil. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment visit Breakpoint.org.By John Stonestreet and Shane Morris

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697a Sacred Paris; Raising a Family in France; A Place in the World 52:00

7d ago52:00

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Author Susan Cahill recommends some of the most magnificent religious architecture to explore in Paris, then an American who married a Frenchman describes her experiences raising three young children in a small town outside Paris. And writer Frances Mayes, who lives in both Tuscany and North Carolina, discusses just what makes a place feel like hom…

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Shifts in Culture, Shifts in the Church 58:52

6d ago58:52

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One author has poignantly written “we're not in an age of change, but a change of age.” John and Maria discuss that idea as it relates to culture, the church, and ideology in general. Recommendations Add to the Beauty by Sara Groves The Confessions of Saint Augustine Segment 1 - Shifts in Culture A Change of Age A Practical Guide to Culture: Helpin…

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