Best Ferndale Podcasts (2024)

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Burdened for the Lost - Audio 59:07

9d ago59:07

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In Romans 9, Paul talks about his burden for his unsaved Jewish brothers and shows us how deeply he is concerned for them.By Pastor Kiyle Decker

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Josh Malerman - Incidents Around The House 41:20

7d ago41:20

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This week, we're chatting with Metro Detroit's own Josh Malerman, the NY Times Bestselling author of Bird Box, as he looks ahead to the forthcoming release of his latest work of suspenseful (and supernatural) horror, Incidents Around The House (out on June 25, via Del Rey). Malerman talks about his deep dive into the literary tradition of "haunted …

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Absolute Security & Sovereignty pt3 - Audio 52:22

17d ago52:22

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At the end of the 8th chapter of Romans, Paul puts together a list of extremes to show us that absolutely nothing can get past the sovereignty of God to try to separate us from His love for us.By Pastor Kiyle Decker

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Macomb Township Chiropractic and Chiropractor Dr. Chris McNeil Kick off the Dodge Park Sterling Heights Farmer’s Market with Free Health Assessments 8:26

19d ago8:26

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Macomb Township Chiropractic and Chiropractor Dr. Chris McNeil Kick off the Sterling Heights Farmer’s Market with Free Health Assessments May 30, 2024 The Dodge Park Farmer’s Market in Sterling Heights is back every Thursday at Dodge Park on Utica Road starting June 6, 2024, and Macomb Township Chiropractic is helping kick off the season with free …

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Absolute Security & Sovereignty pt2 - Audio 54:10

24d ago54:10

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God's love and sovereignty, through Christ's work on the cross, show us that He provides the ultimate security for our future with Him.By Pastor Kiyle Decker

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Summer Reading 2024 1:04:22

14d ago1:04:22

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Looking for something to read this summer? We've got you covered! Not only can you get a list of great recommendations from our staff, but you can also mark your calendars for SATURDAY, JUNE 8, when we will host a Summer Reading Kickoff Party here at the library! Swing by to sign up for our fun reading challenge! www.fadl.org/kickoff The Summer Boo…

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Absolute Security and Sovereignty - Audio 59:10

1M ago59:10

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God provides absolute security and sovereignty, as only He can. God is always in control of allthings and is constantly at work in accomplishing His plan.By Pastor Kiyle Decker

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Sheela Lal - South Asian Shuffle & Unerased Book Club 41:27

24d ago41:27

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Tune in to the podcast this week to hear our chat with Sheela Lal, the host of Ferndale Radio 100.7 FM's South Asian Shuffle (streaming Wednesday nights)! We also chatted with Sheela about the Unerased Book Club, which she co-founded back in 2018. Oh, and we ALSO chat about our monthly Chess Club! https://www.unerasedbookclub.com/ https://ferndaler…

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God's Great Chain of Salvation - part 3 - Audio 40:02

1M ago40:02

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Being glorified is the fifth link in the great chain of salvation. Being glorified is God's final act, which He has seen from eternity past to eternity future, where He clothes us in the splendid image of Christ.By Pastor Kiyle Decker

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The Way Back Home - Audio 51:04

1M ago51:04

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In Hosea chapter 12, we see God's desire for the Israelites and us.By Rob Robbins

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God's Great Chain of Salvation - part 2 - Audio 47:21

2M ago47:21

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The first two links of the chain, foreknown and predestined, we looked at last week. This week, we the links called and justified.By Pastor Kiyle Decker

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Sacha Lamb - When The Angels Left The Old Country 50:46

2M ago50:46

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Sacha Lamb is a 2018 Lambda Literary Fellow in Young Adult fiction, and graduate in Library and Information Science and History from Simmons University. Their debut novel, When The Angels Left the Old Country, is a Sydney Taylor and Stonewall award winner, a Printz Honor book, and a National Jewish Book Award finalist, and received the Mythopoeic F…

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God's Great Chain of Salvation - part 1 - Audio 51:13

2M ago51:13

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There are five integral parts to the gospel of salvation. We look at the first two today.By Pastor Kiyle Decker

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Ruth Behar - Across So Many Seas 39:40

2M ago39:40

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Ruth Behar is a Cuban-American author and currently a Professor of Anthropology at the University of Michigan. Her work, spanning fiction, poetry, and memoir, includes Lucky Broken Girl, Letters From Cuba, and her latest, Across So Many Seas. As you'll hear on the podcast, Ruth has a lot of fans here at the Ferndale Library. About her latest book, …

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Discipleship and Missions - Audio 52:17

2M ago52:17

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Discipleship is important for all Christians, including missionaries.By Pastor Larry Nelson

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The Importance of Discipleship and Missions - Audio 45:11

2M ago45:11

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Discipleship is an important part of missions, both before going to the field and while there.By Pastor Larry Nelson

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Boisali Biswas - Bonded Thru Threaded Memories 29:59

3M ago29:59

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This week, we're chatting with esteemed studio artist Boisali Biswas, who specializes in mixed-media fiber arts. Biswas recorded this podcast episode just before the closing of her exhibition, which was hosted here at the Ferndale Library throughout the late winter and featured some of her painted weavings and quilts. Biswas has an incredible story…

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Third Places / Third Spaces 53:39

3M ago53:39

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We went ahead and recorded an entire episode using the phrase "Third Space," which is used significantly less than the original phrase: "Third PLACE." But oh well. As library staff, we like the word "space" because it just seems to imply much more possibility! Anyway, whether you say "Third Place" or "Third Space," the idea is simple: it's not your…

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Spring Can Be a Time to Start Fresh at Macomb Township Chiropractic! 10:09

2M ago10:09

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Spring Can Be a Time to Start Fresh at Macomb Township Chiropractic! Macomb Township, MI -- March 28, 2024 Spring is here, and what a better time to take a fresh look at how chiropractic can help you feel better and be ready for the season! Spring means opening up the doors and windows and getting outside to do more things you weren’t able to do in…

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When Detroit Played The Numbers with Author Felicia B. George 27:04

3M ago27:04

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Felicia B. George is a native Detroiter who loves Detroit history and culture. She earned her doctorate in anthropology from Wayne State University, where she is now an adjunct professor. Her new book, When Detroit Played The Numbers, tells the true story of how Detroit entrepreneurs created a thriving - if illegal - lottery system to support thems…

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Our Motivation is Jesus - Audio 44:06

3M ago44:06

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Andrew Meinzinger, serving in Sri Lanka with Child Evangelism Fellowship, talks with us today about why he has gone to Sri Lanka, and why we should be willing to share with others about what Christ has done for us.By Andy Meinzinger

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Emma Southon - A Rome of One's Own 59:16

3M ago59:16

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Roman Historian, author and podcaster, Emma Southon joined us on the podcast (all the way from Belfast) to discuss two of her recent books, A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum: Murder in Ancient Rome and A Rome of One's Own: The Forgotten Women of the Roman Empire. Emma Southon has a PhD in Ancient History from the University of Birmingh…

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The Spirit Helps Us in Our Weakness - Audio 40:29

3M ago40:29

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The Holy Spirit is involved in our lives. He helps us, guides us and intercedes for us.By Lyle Hughs

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Doctor Who 55:27

3M ago55:27

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This week, we have a panel comprised of DOCTOR WHO fans who are not only ready to discuss their favorite "doctors," their favorite episodes, and their favorite companions, but they're also here to explain the long popular British science-fiction television series to the "uninitiated," and get them excited about diving in. In fact, curious new fans …

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Make Sense Out of Suffering - Audio 53:44

4M ago53:44

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Romans 8 ,and other associated scriptures, tell us why we suffer and what God's purpose in it is for Christians.By Pastor Kiyle Decker

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Classic Films that Still Hold Up 52:26

4M ago52:26

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They're considered classic for a reason, right? This week, our film-loving staff are talking about movies that have stood the test of time, from 1934's The Thin Man, to 1979's Alien, to a pair of John Carpenter picks, including 1988's They Live. Find us on social media and tell us YOUR picks for "classic films that still hold up..." And remember, y…

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Books that ROCK 54:40

4M ago54:40

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We're talking about music books! Books about musicians and music history! In your local library, following the Dewey Decimal System, you'll likely find them between 780-782, as far as call numbers go. Titles discussed include: Meet Me In The Bathroom by Lizzy Goodman Life by Keith Richard Please Kill Me by Gillian McCain and Legs McNeil Season of t…

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Heirs of God - Audio 1:04:30

4M ago1:04:30

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As we look at Romans 8:17 and other scripture, we take a close look at what it means to be an Heir of God.By Pastor Kiyle Decker

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The Oscars: Snubs! 51:33

4M ago51:33

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Our staff discuss some of the most historic and alarming "snubs" in the history of the Oscars (aka The Academy Awards), all of which are, of course, subjective. But we also remind you that your public library is already circulating nearly all of the films that have received nominations this year. Plus, there's still time for you to mark your calend…

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How Following Jesus in Prayer Changes Us - pt 6 - Audio 58:44

4M ago58:44

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It is an amazing thing that we have a Heavenly Father. Which means we have access to someone even more powerful than an earthly monarch.By Rob Robbins

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Bonnie Jo Campbell - The Waters 40:52

4M ago40:52

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Fresh off her appearance on The Today Show, having had her most recent book, The Waters, selected as their January 'Read with Jenna' Book Club pick..., the acclaimed Michigan-based author Bonnie Jo Campbell joins us on our podcast! A master of rural noir returns this winter with a fierce, mesmerizing novel about exceptional women and the soul of a …

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Liberated by the Spirit - Audio 55:15

4M ago55:15

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Today, we focus on what Romans has to say about how the Spirit liberates us from the bondage to sin and what God's adoption means to us.By Pastor Kiyle Decker

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Singer/Songwriter Dan Cafferty - Songwriters In the Round 34:10

4M ago34:10

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Dan Cafferty is a multifaceted artist with several unique projects spanning the genres of rock, R&B, soul, and funk. He'll be leading an upcoming SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND event, here at the Ferndale Library on Sunday, February 18, at 2pm, featuring Steve Taylor, Emily Rose, and Michelle Held. Find more information on Dan Cafferty here: https://www.…

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Being Led by the Spirit - Audio 1:02:20

5M ago1:02:20

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It takes the work of the Spirit to kill the desires of the flesh. And it needs to be done daily. God's Spirit is the active agent for obedience and change in our lives.By Pastor Kiyle Decker

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The Untended Garden by Mara Magyarosi-Laytner 41:55

5M ago41:55

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Join us on February 8th for an Opening Reception to Mara Magyarosi-Laytner's exhibition and book launch: The Untended Garden. The Untended Garden is a visual reflection structured in three acts – the expectations of women as informed by society and culture, the transformation that women reach as they break through during their coming of age, and th…

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All About Outreach 1:09:21

5M ago1:09:21

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The staff of the Ferndale Library can often be found...OUTSIDE OF THE LIBRARY. Learn about all of the valuable community partnerships we've forged over the years and listen to exclusive interviews with local organizations and businesses like Drifter Coffee, the Ferndale Project, Ferndale Public Schools, and Affirmations Community Center.…

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What is Our Obligation? - Audio 55:13

5M ago55:13

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When we give our lives to Christ, we no longer owe the flesh anything. We owe God everything.By Pastor Kiyle Decker

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What's All This Then? Catching Up on Intellectual Freedoms (Again) 59:13

5M ago59:13

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This week, Jeff and Mary Grahame are looking back at their recent presentation at the Michigan Library Association's annual conference--a session on HOW we talk about Intellectual Freedoms with our library patrons. At that conference, our podcast hosts were greeted by Matthew Lawrence, who currently works at the Herrick District Library. Lawrence w…

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The Radical Difference of Having the Holy Spirit - Audio 48:11

5M ago48:11

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We all face the problem of wanting to live a righteous life, but as Romans 8 shows us, unless we have the Holy Spirit, we are not able to.By Pastor Kiyle Decker

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Nonfiction Can Be Fun! 52:00

5M ago52:00

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Our staff provides reading recommendations from our non-fiction sections! We have three librarians on this panel discussion providing their favorites among the many recently added titles, covering the arts, the sciences, the histories, and everything in between! Unruly: The Ridiculous History of England's Kings and Queens by David Mitchell Alice Ne…

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Two Groups by Different in Focused Mentality - Audio 45:20

5M ago45:20

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Romans 8 shows a distinct difference between those living in the flesh and those living in the Spririt.By Pastor Kiyle Decker

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More Tabletop RPG Games! 51:26

5M ago51:26

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Join our staff on a (tabletop) adventure, doing a quick play-through of a Role-Playing Game that's available here in our library. We have quite a few options, actually, which we'll list off at the end of this episode. Listen to find out whether or not our three competing panelists can work together to forge intergalactic peace and solve a cosmic co…

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Set Free but Secure - Audio 47:20

5M ago47:20

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Romans 8 is the jewel, the focal point of the book of Romans. This is what all the talk about the Law and Freedom and our security in Christ find their focus.By Pastor Kiyle Decker

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The Tale of Two Wisdoms and Their Fruit by Which We Live - Audio 1:06:42

6M ago1:06:42

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Wisdom is not simply knowledge, but that knowledge applied. But there are two vastly different types of wisdom.By Pastor Kiyle Decker

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Nothing is Impossible with God - Audio 53:43

6M ago53:43

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Our God is the God of the Impossible. And He shows us that He can do the impossible by bringing life where there has been none beforeBy Rob Robbins

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The True LIght - Audio 55:14

6M ago55:14

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Christ is the genuine, real and authentic Light by which all physical life and spiritual life is measured and revealed.By Pastor Kiyle Decker

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Flashback with Josh Malerman 45:11

6M ago45:11

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Flashing back to our very first episode, ever! This podcast started four years ago (nearly to the day!) This weekend, we're listening back to our debut, when we sat down with local author Josh Malerman, discussing his 2019 novel, Malorie. For more information on Josh, visit his website. www.joshmalerman.com But, you can also find more information o…

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Our Union with Christ and the Law - part 4 - Audio 41:28

6M ago41:28

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Sin is waiting for every opportunity to trip us up. So, a true believer needs a strong resolve to love and follow God's law.By Pastor Kiyle Decker

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2023 Author Interviews 38:26

6M ago38:26

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A look back at some of the highlights from our conversations with bestselling authors, including Lucy Clarke, C.J. Box, Steven Rowley, Grady Hendrix, Riley Sager, and J. Ryan Stradal. You can dive back into our recent episodes to hear the full interviews with each of these authors.By Ferndale Area District Library

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Our Union with Christ and Our Relationship to the Law and Sin - Audio 41:43

7M ago41:43

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As Paul goes from verses 7-13 in Romans 7 to verses 14 on, he goes from past tense to present tense in his discussion of our relationship with sin and the law and the effect it has on our lives.By Pastor Kiyle Decker

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