Best Isabelle Wild Podcasts (2024)

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Sermon: The Gospel According to Bluey | Week 4: Flat Pack // Rajeev Tiwari 28:11

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Date August 25, 2024 Synopsis In this sermon, we explore the concept of unity and reconciliation through the lens o the Bluey episode, “Flat Pack," drawing parallels to Ephesians 2:11–22 and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision of the Beloved Community. Listeners will learn about the power of coming together, the importance of resolving conflic…

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Sermon: The Gospel According to Bluey | Week 3: Baby Race // Brent Levy 34:40

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Date August 18, 2024 Synopsis In this sermon, Pastor Brent explores the theme of comparison through the lens of the popular children's show "Bluey," specifically the episode "Baby Race." He delves into how comparison can corrode relationships and self-worth and even fuel larger conflicts. Listeners will learn about biblical examples of comparison-d…

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Sermon: The Gospel According to Bluey | Week 2: Daddy Dropoff // Brent Levy 35:57

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Date August 11, 2024 Synopsis In this sermon, we explore the spiritual power of play through the lens of Bluey's "Daddy Dropoff" episode and Jesus's surprising playfulness in John 8:2-11, revealing how play can disrupt our routines, liberate us from pretense, and ignite our imagination. Discover why adults struggle with playfulness, how Jesus used …

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Bishop Andrew Rumsey and David Watson on the value of church buildings 42:31

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On the podcast this week, we bring a fascinating conversation between the Bishop of Ramsbury, in Salisbury diocese, Dr Andrew Rumsey, and the podcaster and mindset coach David Watson, about church buildings and the contribution that they make to communities.Dr Rumsey is the co-lead bishop for church buildings; his recent folk album, Evensongs, was …

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Sermon: The Gospel According to Bluey | Week 1: Camping // Brent Levy 34:04

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Date August 4, 2024 Synopsis This week, we kick off our wackadoo sermon series called “The Gospel According to Bluey” with our first episode: “Camping." Through this episode and the words of Jesus, we explore the theme of friendship. What you'll learn: How childhood friendships differ from adult relationships The challenges of forming deep friendsh…

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Book Club Podcast: The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell 19:54

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The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O’Farrell is the choice for this month’s Church Times Book Club. On the podcast this week, Caroline Chartres, who has written this month’s Book Club reflection on the book, is in conversation with Sarah Meyrick. Maggie O’Farrell transports the reader to Renaissance Italy in her latest historical novel The Marriage Po…

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Sermon: A.W.E.SOME GOD | Week 3: David and Goliath // Brent Levy 32:16

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Date July 28, 2024 Synopsis We all love a good underdog story, but what if the most famous biblical underdog tale has more to offer than we thought? Join Pastor Brent as he revisits the classic story of David and Goliath with fresh eyes and uncovers surprising insights for our modern lives. What You'll Learn: A new perspective on the familiar David…

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Sermon: A.W.E.SOME GOD | Week 2: Creation and The Parting of the Red Sea // Isabel Packevicz 33:09

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Duke Divinity Pastoral Intern Isabel Packevicz expands our understanding of the divine by exploring often-overlooked feminine imagery for God in scripture. The sermon encourages us to see God's presence in life's messy, painful moments, offering hope for transformation. In this sermon, hearers will: Explore often overlooked feminine imagery for God…

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BONUS: Spencer LaJoye Live from the Plant 56:00

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Queer indie singer/songwriter Spencer LaJoye joins The Local Church and friends for a sweaty night of hope, healing, and humanity at The Plant in Pittsboro, North Carolina. This recording features the full audio from Spencer's set.By Brent Levy

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Can traditional and contemporary styles of worship exist in harmony? 43:09

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Can organs (and organists), choirs, instrumental music groups, and praise bands exist in harmony? This question was considered by an expert panel at the first Church Times Festival of Faith and Music in York (News, 3 May), held in partnership with the Royal School of Church Music.The panellists, who all have experience of traditional and contempora…

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Sermon: A.W.E.SOME GOD | Week 1: Daniel in the Lion’s Den // Brent Levy 28:21

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Date July 7, 2024 Synopsis In this sermon, you will: Revisit the classic Bible story of Daniel in the Lion's Den with fresh eyes Learn to shift focus from "be like Daniel" to understanding God's presence and activity in the story Discover how this ancient tale relates to modern challenges and fears Key takeaways: God meets us in places of uncertain…

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Book Club Podcast: Isabelle Hamley on Struggling with God: Mental health and Christian spirituality 24:47

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On the podcast this week, the Revd Dr Isabelle Hamley is interviewed about Struggling with God: Mental health and Christian spirituality, which she co-wrote with C. H. Cook and John Swinton. The book is the choice for this month’s Church Times Book Club. She is in conversation with Sarah Meyrick.Anne Holmes has written this month’s book club essay …

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Sermon: The Call of the Wild | Week 4: Rewilding Community // Denise Honeycutt and Pat Watkins 41:12

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To wrap up our "The Call of the Wild" series, we gathered outdoors and hear from Pat Watkins and Denise Honeycutt who shared the profound connections between community, creation, and our relationship with God. What You'll Learn: The Interconnectedness of Relationships: Discover how our relationships with God, each other, and creation are fundamenta…

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Bishop of Gloucester on listening to the voices of Palestinian Christians in the West Bank 39:09

2M ago39:09

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On the podcast this week, the Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Revd Rachel Treweek, is interviewed by Francis Martin about her visit this month to Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank.Since the “awful atrocities” committed by Hamas on 7 October and the subsequent “horrors of the war in Gaza”, she said, “there has been an absence of a focus on the West …

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BONUS: Meet Lenore Braford from Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge 11:39

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From our Sunday Liturgy on June 23, we invited Lenore Braford, Founder and Executive Director of Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge, to share insights into the meaningful work of rewilding and community healing. Lenore talks about the refuge’s mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and provide lifelong care for farm animals that have been subjected to abuse, ne…

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Sermon: The Call of the Wild | Week 3: Rewilding Ourselves // Brent Levy 26:07

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Date June 23, 2024 Synopsis Inspired by the popular internet phrase "touch grass," the sermon draws from Genesis and Matthew to offer insights into reducing anxiety, embracing our true selves, and finding peace in God's creation. This sermon will empower you to step back from the digital overwhelm and constant hustle of modern life. By rewilding yo…

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Interview with the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church 33:36

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This week’s episode is brought to you from Edinburgh, and features a conversation with the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Most Revd Mark Strange. It was recorded on Saturday, 15 June, at the conclusion of the Church’s General Synod meeting.The Primus spoke about the General Election campaign and Christians’ involvement in politics; th…

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Sermon: The Call of the Wild | Week 2: Rewilding Creation // Leah Benn Miller 32:58

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Date June 16, 2024 Synopsis In this sermon, Leah explores what it means to "rewild" our faith by restoring a right relationship with all of God's creation. You'll learn: Why caring for the earth is central to the Christian story, not a side issue How to have a "right-sized" relationship with creation that recognizes our smallness and interdependenc…

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Stewart McCulloch, chief executive of Christians Against Poverty 28:41

3M ago28:41

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Stewart McCulloch joined Christians Against Poverty (CAP) at the start of the year as its new chief executive. He previously led the charity Stewardship.CAP’s latest report says that 46 per cent of its clients have considered taking their own life as a way out of their debt, and nine out of ten have reported having sleepless nights from financial a…

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Sermon: The Call of the Wild | Week 1: Rewilding God // Brent Levy 28:22

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Date June 9, 2024 Synopsis In this episode, Pastor Brent explores the story of Moses and the burning bush to invite us into a more expansive, untamed, and transformative relationship with God. Through fresh insights from this familiar narrative, we'll discover how to encounter God in the wilderness places of our lives and in the wildness of the wor…

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Book Club Podcast: Karen Powell on Fifteen Wild Decembers 35:15

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The best-selling novelist Karen Powell is the guest on this month’s Book Club Podcast, where Sarah Meyrick interviews her about Fifteen Wild Decembers, which is this month’s choice.Michael Wheeler has written an essay about the book in the 7 June edition of the Church Times.Fifteen Wild Decembers is a re-imagining of the life of Emily Brontë set ag…

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The Speakeasy: Elisa Rosoff on Big Pivots, Stillness, and Hope in a Women's Prison 47:39

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In this episode of The Speakeasy, host Brent Levy talks with Elisa Rosoff, a humanist chaplain who works with incarcerated and recently released women through the organization Arise Collective. Listeners will learn about: Elisa's unique faith journey from growing up Episcopalian to discovering humanism How her background in Montessori education inf…

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Highlights from Pride Celebration Worship at The Plant 45:29

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Date June 2, 2024 Synopsis We celebrated PBO Pride and Affirming Sunday with a special Pride Celebration Worship service at The Plant. Here are some highlights from the service, including witness shared by Haley Capps, Deidre Hartley, Larry Hazelwood, and Lolly Dunlap, with a special performance by Bear Roots. References Scripture: Psalm 27 About T…

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Sermon: Overwhelming the Overwhelm // Brent Levy 25:54

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Date May 26, 2024 Synopsis In this powerful sermon, Pastor Brent explores the story of Isaiah's vision and call, drawing parallels to the overwhelming circumstances we face in our own lives. Through this message, you will: Discover how God's presence and truth can overshadow the wounds of uncertainty, fear, and self-doubt Learn how to replace the l…

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Elizabeth Oldfield on Fully Alive: Tending to the soul in turbulent times 27:56

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On the podcast this week, Elizabeth Oldfield talks about her new book, Fully Alive: Tending to the soul in turbulent times. An extract from the book is published in the 24 May edition of the Church Times.Elizabeth is a journalist, public intellectual, and the host of the podcast The Sacred, which explores the deep values of a range of guests. Until…

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Bishop of Chelmsford reflects on her visit to the Holy Land 35:51

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On this week’s podcast, the Bishop of Chelmsford, Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, is interviewed by Francis Martin about her recent trip to Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank. The aim of the trip was to show solidarity with the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and Christians in the region, and to understand more about the conflict and its impact on the di…

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Sermon: Spoiler Alert | Week 5: Proclaim the Year of the Lord’s Favor // Brent Levy 30:36

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Date May 12, 2024 Synopsis In this sermon, Brent brings together graduation weekend, Mother's Day, and the Ascension with some help from cicadas, the Northern Lights, and our Local Kids. You'll learn: The meaning of the Ascension and how it enables Jesus to be present with us always, no matter where we are. How to recognize Jesus's presence in our …

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Archbishop of York on music and the mission of God 24:30

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On the podcast this week, the Archbishop of York speaks about “Tuning Forks and Orchestras: Music and the mission of God.” The talk was given at the first Church Times Festival of Faith and Music in York Minster late last month (News, 3 May). It was held in partnership with the Royal School of Church Music.“The universe and all creation are held to…

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Sermon: Spoiler Alert | Week 4: To Set Free Those Who Are Oppressed // Brent Levy 31:18

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Date May 5, 2024 Synopsis In this episode, Pastor Brent Levy explores the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19 and what it teaches us about embodying Jesus's mission to "set free those who are oppressed." You'll learn: How Zacchaeus's salvation was tied to making things right with those he had exploited as a tax collector Why there is no such thing as lib…

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Book Club Podcast: Elizabeth Fremantle interviewed about her historical novel Disobedient 31:01

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On the podcast this week, Elizabeth Fremantle is interviewed about her historical novel Disobedient, which is the choice for this month’s Church Times Book Club. She is in conversation with Sarah Meyrick.Natalie K. Watson has written this month’s book club essay about Disobedient.Disobedient is an enthralling historical novel that retells the turbu…

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Sermon: Spoiler Alert | Week 3: Recovery of Sight to the Blind // Brent Levy 27:16

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Date April 28, 2024 Synopsis This week, Pastor Brent shares a message about the transformative act of truly seeing one another, drawing on the rich narrative of Jesus' teachings and a modern-day story of social enterprise and empowerment. What You Will Learn: The Power of Names: Discover the significance of acknowledging individuals by their names …

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Fr Alex Frost on why the C of E needs working-class leaders 18:53

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On the podcast this week, Fr Alex Frost — parish priest, best-selling author, and host of The God Cast — talks to Madeleine Davies about the Church of England’s problems connecting with people from working-class settings.Fr Alex has written a comment article in this week’s Church Times which argues that the C of E needs to remove barriers that make…

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Sermon: Spoiler Alert | Week 2: Release to the Captives // Brent Levy 31:33

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Date April 21, 2024 Synopsis In this powerful sermon, Pastor Brent explores the well-known Parable of the Prodigal Son from Luke 15, focusing on the theme of "release to the captives" from Jesus's Jubilee sermon in Luke 4. Key Takeaways: The story of the Prodigal Son reveals God's unconditional love and grace, demonstrating that no one is ever too …

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The Speakeasy: Katey Zeh on Fierce Hope, Sacred Spaces, and Complicated Choices 50:59

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The Speakeasy is a gathering for unfiltered conversations on faith and justice. At each gathering, we invite a special guest to share their personal experiences and stories in conversation around a particular topic or issue related to faith and justice. We hope these events inspire empathy, foster common ground, and cultivate deeper connections in …

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139: It Takes Two: Isabel and Nicki 1:15:21

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For our final episode, we took some twinspiration from the newest historical AGs: Isabel and Nicki Hoffman. When we meet Isabel, she is trying to perfect her Spice Girls choreography in time for a performance on New Year's Eve. Nicki, on the other hand, is learning how to make zines and skateboarding around Seattle. Both girls are struggling with s…

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Sermon: Spoiler Alert | Week 1: Good News to the Poor // Brent Levy 30:54

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Date April 14, 2024 Synopsis In this episode, Pastor Brent explores the Parable of the Great Dinner from Luke 14 and how it relates to the theme of Jubilee, a concept rooted in the Jewish law book of Leviticus. Through this parable, Jesus demonstrates the expansive love and radical inclusion of God, upending expectations and reordering the world. W…

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Sermon: No God-Forsaken Place (Luke 24) // Camber Herrig 19:45

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Date April 7, 2024 Synopsis In this episode, we explore the story of Jesus appearing to his disciples on the road to Emmaus after his resurrection. You'll learn: How the disciples were feeling hopeless and confused after Jesus' death and the discovery of the empty tomb The significance of Jesus entering a "God-forsaken" place on the cross and defea…

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Book Club Podcast: The Beginning of Spring by Penelope Fitzgerald 24:50

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The Beginning of Spring by Penelope Fitzgerald is the choice for this month’s Church Times Book Club. On the podcast this week, Emily Rhodes, who has written this month’s Book Club essay about the book, is in conversation with Sarah Meyrick. The Beginning of Spring is a historical novel set in Moscow a few years before the Russian Revolution as pol…

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138: Courtney: Friendship Superhero and American Girl Consumer 1:19:45

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It's 1986, and Courtney Moore's summer break is off to a great start. After participating in Hands Across America, she's ready to hit the arcade, read her American Girl catalogue, and make new friends, including a boy named Isaac. But Courtney faces unexpected challenges when she hits the books that fall. When others learn that Isaac is HIV positiv…

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Sermon: A Different Kind of Memory (Easter 2024) // Brent Levy 22:27

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Date March 31, 2024 Synopsis In this powerful Easter sermon, Pastor Brent reflects on the significance of remembering the resurrection of Jesus Christ and how this remembrance can transform our lives and bring hope in the midst of life's challenges. Key Takeaways: The resurrection is not just about where we go when we die, but about the possibility…

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Fr Fadi Diab on the plight of Christians in the Holy Land 23:43

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On the podcast this week, the Rector of St Andrew’s, Ramallah, the Revd Fadi Diab, is interviewed by Francis Martin.Fr Diab was in the UK last week, hosted by Friends of the Holy Land, an ecumenical organisation whose volunteer committee he chairs (News, 22 March). During the visit, he met the Archbishop of Canterbury, who, Fr Diab says, “stands fi…

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Sermon: Fast | Week 6: Fasting from Certainty // Rajeev Tiwari 24:54

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Date March 24, 2024 Synopsis Rajeev Tiwari brings our Fast series to a close with this sermon set against the backdrop of Holy Week and Palm Sunday. Rajeev challenges us to reconsider our perceptions of power, salvation, and the way of Jesus. References Scripture: Luke 19:28–44 What You Will Learn: The True Nature of Power: Discover how Jesus redef…

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Marilynne Robinson on Reading Genesis 45:19

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On the podcast this week, the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and essayist Marilynne Robinson talks about her new book, Reading Genesis, which has been described by Rowan Williams as “a work of exceptional wisdom and imagination”.Marilynne Robinson is in conversation with Rabbi Shoshana Boyd Gelfand, a Visiting Scholar at Sarum College in Salisbury…

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137: From the Archives: Meet Felicity 57:43

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Join us as we travel back in time to our first episode! We’ll be back on April 1 with the second Courtney book (and a special guest!) Until then, enjoy younger versions of us when we were still learning how to podcast (but had timeless takes on Justin Timberlake). Subscribe to Mary’s newsletter, Landline, here: https://marymmahoney.substack.com/ Yo…

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Sermon: Fast | Week 5: Fasting from Holding It All Together // Brent Levy 29:14

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Date March 17, 2024 Synopsis This week, Brent invites us to fast from holding it all together. Drawing from personal anecdotes, cultural references, and poignant scriptural insights, Brent invites us into a space of vulnerability, showing us the strength in letting our guards down and the beauty in our shared humanity. What You'll Learn: The Power …

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Lent Poetry Podcast revisited: Mark Oakley on ‘Love (III)’ by George Herbert 22:21

6M ago22:21

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On the podcast this week, Mark Oakley reflects on “Love (III)” by George Herbert. This episode was first posted last year as part of the Church Times Poetry Podcast for Lent series.“Over my years of reading Herbert, I have come to see him as the poet who most expresses our relationship with God as a friendship,” Mark says. “Friendship requires cour…

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The Speakeasy: Susannah Tuttle on Mycelium of Community Engagement, the Rights of Nature, and the Power of JEDI 1:05:18

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The Speakeasy is a gathering for unfiltered conversations on faith and justice. At each gathering, we invite a special guest to share their personal experiences and stories in conversation around a particular topic or issue related to faith and justice. We hope these events inspire empathy, foster common ground, and cultivate deeper connections in …

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Sermon: Fast | Week 4: Fasting from Planning and Deadlines // Brent Levy 27:50

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Date March 10, 2024 Synopsis This week, Brent shares about fasting from planning and deadlines in order to embrace ripening. You'll Learn The spiritual significance of fasting during Lent and how it prepares us for the joy of resurrection. Insights into the human tendency to control outcomes through planning and how this can hinder our spiritual gr…

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136: Ms. Pac-Man: Courtney Changes the Game 1:18:30

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Do you think of yourself as part of history? What about the Care Bears and Ms. Pac-Man? When American Girl first revealed that there would be a new historical character set in 1986, we were in shock. Having recovered from that surprise, we were delighted to meet the young person behind the bop "Hey Courtney." Through Courtney Changes the Game, we m…

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Sermon: Fast | Week 3: Fasting from Scarcity Anxiety // Brent Levy 30:04

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Date March 3, 2024 Synopsis This week’s Lenten practice is fasting from scarcity anxiety, the worry that there isn’t enough. You’ll hear about a diving board incident gone wrong, a rich fool, how scarcity is a part of our mindset from the moment we wake up, and more, and how to overcome it. References Scripture: Luke 12:13-35 About The Local Church…

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