Best Jonathan Widder Podcasts (2024)

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#37: Meet a Jew 44:25

2M ago44:25

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Prejudices about Jews are still widespread today. Yet many young people in Germany have never consciously met a Jew. The project ‘Meet a Jew’ aims to change this by bringing Jewish volunteers together with school classes and clubs. In this episode, project coordinator Masha explains what the encounters achieve and why many participants are amazed b…

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#36: Rediscovering the past to shape the future – with special guest Jim Klein 55:14

3M ago55:14

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In this special, personal episode, we continue our conversation about history with a special guest and a special project in which Jonathan's father recently rediscovered the story of Kurt Klein and Gerda Weissmann Klein: two Jews who left Germany during and after World War II, married and became very well-known in the US due to Gerda's book "All bu…

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#35: Personal notes on current events and the past 55:02

5M ago55:02

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In this episode, Ed and Jonathan, a Jew in LA and Jonathan a German in Berlin, reflect on current political events and their personal relation and experience with it: The rise of the far-right AfD in Germany, mass protests against it, and how Germany deals with the past in general; and on the other hand, the possible comeback of Donald Trump, racis…

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#34: MDMA and social change 48:10

10M ago48:10

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Can psychedelics like MDMA drive positive social change? Journalist Rachel Nuwer wrote a book on "MDMA and the Quest for Connection in a Fractured World", and in one chapter she describes how taking the drug in a scientific study seems to have helped a former white nationalist leader change his extremist beliefs. In this episode, Rachel explains ho…

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#33: Why toilets are a key to progress 31:43

1y ago31:43

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When thinking about global development, toilets are not the first thing that comes to mind. But facilitating access to toilets for everyone has surprising benefits for health, nutrition, safety, education and the economy. In this episode, Sarika Saluja, General Manager of the World Toilet Organisation, explains why universal access to toilets is mo…

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All Things Fashion: Finding Your Personal Style, Thrifting Tips, Trends and Influencer Culture, Color Analysis, & Why You Should Care About What You Wear with Michelle Reed and Karissa Widder 48:43

1y ago48:43

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On this week’s episode, Abigail O'Neel chats with Michelle Reed (Gauthier) and Karissa Widder about all things Fashion. They discuss things like finding your personal style, trends and influencer culture, thrifting tips, stewardship of our clothes, color theory, why we should care about the things we wear as Christian women, and more. You are sure …

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Why You Need Intergenerational Relationships with Abbey Wedgeworth 53:28

1y ago53:28

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On this week’s episode of The About Her Podcast, Abigail O'Neel chats with Abbey Wedgeworth about the necessity and benefits of intergenerational relationships. Abbey shares how intergenerational relationships have impacted her family, and offers helpful tips for cultivating intergenerational relationships in your own life. We also chat about gener…

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Puritan Women & What They Teach Us About Spirituality with Jenny-Lyn de Klerk 48:12

1y ago48:12

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On this week’s episode of The About Her Podcast, Abigail O'Neel chats with Jenny-Lyn de Klerk about her recent book, 5 Puritan women. Jenny-Lynn will introduce us briefly to 5 unique Puritan women and their diligent practice of 5 spiritual disciplines. Jenny-Lyn de Klerk (PhD, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) works as an editor at Crossway …

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Dependence with Joanna Kimbrel 54:02

1+ y ago54:02

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On this week’s episode of The About Her Podcast, Abigail O'Neel chats with Joanna Kimbrel about dependence. Specifically, Joanna shares how she has learned to depend on God in a recent physically challenging season. Let me tell you a little bit about Joanna. Joanna Kimbrel serves as content coordinator for The Gospel Coalition. She is a Bible teach…

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#32: The benefits of the four-day work week 35:15

1+ y ago35:15

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A popular saying goes: “nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come,” and the four-day work week (without any salary cuts) seems to be exactly such an idea. More and more companies around the globe are introducing it. In the UK, the world's largest trial so far has just ended with positive outcomes regarding health, productivity, reve…

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What I Want Women (and the Church) to Know About Unwanted Divorce with Rachel Setliffe 58:34

1+ y ago58:34

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This week on The About Her Podcast, Abigail O'Neel chats with Rachel Setliffe about Unwanted Divorce, Abandonment, and Restoration. Rachel is the president of Restored Home, a ministry that seeks to love abandoned women by leading them, first, towards the God who restores, and second, towards the Church who is equipped, prepared and willing to love…

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#31: The 'Solar Punks': Bringing power to the people 34:21

1+ y ago34:21

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What can citizens do to contribute to halt global warming? Dan Edelstyn and Hilary Powell set out their plan to turn their London street into a community solar power station. In this episode, Dan tells us why they use art and filmmaking to promote their project, how they crowdfunded the necessary money and how the couple is inspiring more and more …

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Home with Caroline Saunders 45:18

1+ y ago45:18

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This week on The About Her Podcast, Abigail O'Neels chats with Caroline Saunders about "home." Caroline traces the story of home from Genesis to Revelation and shares how studying the theme of home in Scripture has helped her better understand topics like homesickness, decorating, hospitality, nesting, and more. Caroline is a writer, teacher, and c…

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The Necessity of Evangelism with Jonathan Carswell 58:56

1+ y ago58:56

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On this week’s episode of The About Her Podcast, Abigail O'Neel chats with Jonathan Carswell about Evangelism. Jonathan Carswell is the CEO of 10ofthose. He is also a husband, a dad, and, of course, a lover of books. He is passionate about evangelism, hospitality, and knowing the names of and building ongoing relationships with his neighbors. I’m t…

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Understanding Suffering & Encouragement For Weary Souls with Joni Eareckson Tada 36:28

1+ y ago36:28

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This week on The About Her Podcast, Abigail O'Neel chats Joni Eareckson Tada about Suffering. Joni offers encouragement for weary souls and shares how hymns and songs have helped her walk through suffering in her own life. Joni is the founder and CEO of Joni and Friends, a ministry that seeks to bring the hope of the Gospel to people affected by di…

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#30: Zero-interest loans for Black homebuyers 31:09

1+ y ago31:09

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Classical reparations may be a good idea, but financially such one-off payments are not very sustainable. That's why a congregation from the Bay Area came up with another idea and introduced a zero-interest loan programme for Black homebuyers. In our new episode, Susan Russell from the Black Wealth Builders Fund explains to us how it works and how …

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Am I Beautiful? with Paige McBride 1:20:14

1+ y ago1:20:14

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On this week’s episode of The About Her Podcast, Abigail O'Neel chats with Paige McBride about beauty. Paige McBride is the author of Beauty Not Beheld: A Daily Guard Against the Lies of Self-Love Culture. Together, Abigail and Paige tackle questions like: “What is beauty?” “Am I beautiful?” “How/What should Christians think about self-care?” “What…

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When Words Matter Most with Cheryl Marshall & Caroline Newheiser 1:07:46

1+ y ago1:07:46

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This week on The About Her Podcast, Abigail chats with Cheryl Marshall and Caroline Newheiser about their recent book, When Words Matter Most. In the book, Cheryl Marshall and Caroline Newheiser encourage and guide women to speak God's truth into the lives of those they love who are in need. They hope that by reading, you will grow in unity, in the…

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#29: 'You can't be what you can't see': How to connect low-income kids with nature 42:36

1+ y ago42:36

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Not long ago, nature was our natural environment. Nowadays, more and more children grow up in cities without much contact to trees, hills, meadows and animals. For kids from low-income families it can be even more difficult to spend time outside their towns. And sometimes transport poverty can even prevent necessary hospital visits. San Francisco b…

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#28: How to tackle food poverty with the tools of a modern start-up 35:59

1+ y ago35:59

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Millions of American families depend on food banks, but why until recently has nobody come up with a better solution? Dion Dawson realised that something is wrong with food banks when he had to wait in the rain with his family for hours only to obtain expiring fruits and some unlabeled can goods. Today he's the founder of Dion's Chicago Dream, a no…

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Ask Her Anything: Working in a Church as a Female, Self-Care, Morning Routines, & Finding Community Post-Graduation 40:02

1+ y ago40:02

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This week on The About Her Podcast, Abigail answers listener-submitted questions. Questions answered in this Ask Her Anything include: What is fasting and why do Christians fast? What should women do if they want to work in vocational ministry but don’t see job openings? How can women not give into a secular message of self-care while also stewardi…

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The Sabbath & Rest with Emily Jensen 58:19

1+ y ago58:19

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This week on The About Her Podcast, Abigail chats with Emily Jensen about The Sabbath and Rest. Emily is an author, a podcaster, and the co-founder and content director of Risen Motherhood. One of her primary aims as an author and podcaster is to apply timeless Gospel truths to all areas of life. You can read how she applies these timeless truths t…

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Mentoring with Dianne Dougharty 51:10

1+ y ago51:10

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On this week's episode of The About Her Podcast, Abigail chats with Dianne Dougharty about Mentoring. Diane is the founder of Secrets Savored Ministries, a discipleship ministry that seeks to equip older women to invest in younger women, teaching practical skills and Biblical principles for living a godly life in an often godless world. Dianne’s pa…

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Learning and Study of Theology with Aprile Sweers 52:53

1+ y ago52:53

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This week on the About Her Podcast, I chat with April Sweers about Learning and Study of Theology. April is the founder and host of Her God Speaks podcast, as well as a wife, boy mom, and Bible teacher. She has made it her goal to help women behold God in the pages of their Bibles, and I can confirm that she does just that in her local church and o…

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#27: Walking clubs for better mental health 31:23

2y ago31:23

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After having dealt with anxieties for years, Scott Oughton-Johnson created a walking group for men with similar issues. Now more and more of such groups are starting in the UK. In our new episode, Scott tells use why the idea works so well and how it could develop in the future. Hosted by Ed Crasnick and Jonathan Widder; edited by Maris Keller. Lin…

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The Local Church with Dr. Erin Shaw (Live Recording at Cedarville University) 48:32

2y ago48:32

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On this week's episode of The About Her Podcast, I chat with Dr. Erin Shaw about regular participation in the local church. This episode was recorded during a live recording held at Cedarville University in the Spring of 2022.* Dr. Erin Shaw serves as Assistant Professor of Women’s Ministry at Cedarville University. She is dedicated to helping wome…

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Journaling & Rhythms of Remembrance with Clara Sylvester 47:29

2y ago47:29

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On this week’s episode of The About Her Podcast, I chat with my friend Clara Sylvester about Journaling. Together, we discuss the importance of establishing regular rhythms of remembrance and debunk common myths about journaling. Clara will also share her regular journaling routine and a few top tips for those looking to begin a spiritual journal o…

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Prayer with Krystal Dickson 58:49

2y ago58:49

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On this week's episode of The About Her Podcast, I chat with my new friend, Krystal Dickson about Prayer. Krystal Dickson is a staff writer for The Daily Grace Co. and a cohost of The Daily Grace Podcast. Krystal loves equipping women to know and love God more through deep study of His Word, and this is a love that is so clearly evident throughout …

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#26: Humor for Humanity 45:20

2y ago45:20

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Can humour help solve social problems? Comedian Jimmy Tingle thinks it can. With his project "Humor for Humanity" he aims to raise spirits, funds and awareness for non-profits and social causes. In our new episode, Jimmy explains to us how that works and shares impressing anecdotes on the President of Moldova and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Hosted by …

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Scripture Meditation with Felicity Carswell 55:14

2y ago55:14

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This week on The About Her Podcast, Abigail O'Neel chats with Felicity Carswell about Scripture Meditation. Felicity Carswell is the co-founder and a co-host of the popular podcast, The Sisters and a Cup of Tea. On the podcast, Felicity and her sister, Sarah, chat through the Bible in hopes that the truths of God’s Word will be driven into the hear…

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Hearing and Studying God's Word with Amy Gannett 59:51

2y ago59:51

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This week on The About Her Podcast, Abigail chats with Amy Gannett about hearing and studying God's Word. Amy Gannett is a speaker, writer, and Bible teacher. She is a graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and the author of Fix Your Eyes: How Our Study of God Shapes Our Worship of Him, as well as several exegetical bible studies. Amy is t…

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#25: India's open prisons 1:01:26

2y ago1:01:26

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A few years ago, authorities in the Indian state of Rajasthan faced a unique problem: inmates who had served their sentences did not want to leave prison. They had done time in open prisons without wardens or guards, but with their familes instead. Since that moment, researcher and activist Smita Chakraburtty has studied Rajasthan's open prisons an…

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The What and the How of the Spiritual Disciplines with Dr. Donald Whitney 45:38

2y ago45:38

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This week on The About Her Podcast, I chat with Dr. Donald Whitney about the What and the How of the Spiritual Disciplines. Dr. Whitney currently serves as Professor of Biblical Spirituality and Associate Dean of the School of Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of nine books including Spiritual Disciplines For t…

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#24: Free pianos for disadvantaged kids 27:18

2y ago27:18

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The positive benefits of playing music are well known. But instruments are expensive and courses even more so. St Louis based non-profit Pianos for People aims to eliminate these barriers by providing both free pianos and free lessons to children of low-income families. In this episode, executive director Matt Brinkmann tells us how the concept wor…

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#23: Standup comedy for men at risk of suicide 35:07

2y ago35:07

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Severe depression is a taboo, and when people talk about it, they usually do it with utmost seriousness. Angie Belcher, founder of Comedy on Referral, has another approach: She teaches men at risk of suicide standup comedy – and has just won NHS funding for it. In this episode, Angie explains to us how she came up with the idea and how using self-s…

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Ask Her Anything: Feeling distant from the Lord, Keeping secrets from your husband, & Why I left my first full time job (+ A Life Update from The O'Neels) 35:32

2y ago35:32

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In this week's episode, Abigail addresses listener submitted questions. Questions answered in this episode include the following: What is your advice for a woman who loves to serve but is beginning to feel distant from the Lord?; Why did you stop working in Crisis Pregnancy and would you ever go back?; Have you ever kept a secret from your husband?…

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Sanctification and the Spiritual Disciplines with Courtney Doctor 38:10

2y ago38:10

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This week on The About Her Podcast, I chat with Courtney Doctor about Sanctification and the Spiritual Disciplines. Courtney is an author, Bible teacher, frequent conference and retreat speaker, and periodic blogger. She received an MDiv from Covenant Theological Seminary in 2013 and is the author of From Garden to Glory: A Bible Study on the Bible…

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#22: The Good Newspaper 46:35

2y ago46:35

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There are several online magazines covering exclusively "good news", but hardly any newspaper. Interestingly, Branden Harvey, the man who founded one of them, had never purchased a printed newspaper in his life before. In this show, Branden tells us why he did it anyway, what kind of impact their stories have, and what the difference is between fee…

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What is a Woman? with Gracilynn Hanson 58:48

2y ago58:48

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This week on The About Her Podcast, I chatted with Gracilynn Hanson about the ontological question, "What is a Woman?". Gracilynn is a wife and a mom of two boys, and she and her family currently live in Austin, Texas. She recently completed her PhD at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, located in Louisville, KY. Today we discuss the subjec…

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#21: Rehearsal for Life 24:37

2y ago24:37

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In our daily lives, we prepare for almost everything, but not for communication about our thoughts and feelings. The organisation Rehearsal for Life prepares young people for crucial situations in daily life using improvisational theater. In this episode, Ed talks with their artistic director, Faith Soloway, associate director and co-writer of the …

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Anxiety and Depression with Dr. Jeremy Pierre 46:55

2y ago46:55

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This week on The About Her Podcast, Abigail chats with Dr. Jeremy Pierre about Anxiety and Depression. Dr. Jeremy Pierre serves as an associate professor of biblical counseling at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary located in Louisville, KY. He is the author of several books including The Dynamic Heart in the Daily Life, The Pastor and Couns…

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What is Counseling Anyway? with Krissie Lain Garland 56:47

2y ago56:47

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In this week’s episode, I chat with my dear friend, Krissie Garland. We chat about the benefits of counseling. Together, we break down common misconceptions about counseling and discuss what you can expect in a typical counseling session. In addition to her role as a momma of twins, Krissie is a Licensed Professional Counselor and an author. Becaus…

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#20: People Walking 48:11

2y ago48:11

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Loneliness is now considered a public health issue. Is there a cure? Chuck McCarthy may have invented one by chance, when he started a service that connected people who didn't know each other before to talk a walk together. In our new episode, we're talking to Chuck about the great potential of common walks and the suprising outcome of scheduled co…

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#19: The unknown advantages of playfulness 46:48

2y ago46:48

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Playfulness is a quality most adults don't think about, let alone as something desirable or even a skill. Yet, recent research suggests exactly that. In this episode, we talk with René Proyer, a professor for psychology from Austria who has studied playfulness in depth and explains to us why playfulness can be part of the solution for many problems…

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#18: The Confess Project – A Mental Health Barbershop Movement 44:49

2y ago44:49

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Millions of people struggle with mental health issues, especially in the Black community. So Lorenzo Lewis, founder of The Confess Project had a unqiue idea. He brought mental health to where people go and talk about life; the barbershop. The team trains barbers to become mental health advocates for black men, boys and their families across the cou…

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How To Start A Mentoring Group In Your Church, Should You Save Your First Kiss For Your Wedding Day, Practices To Implement In Your Quiet Time, My Top Book Recommendations, & More (Ask Her Anything) 46:01

2+ y ago46:01

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This week on The About Her Podcast, I answer listener submitted questions. We discuss tips and tricks for establishing a mentoring program in your local church, thoughts on a couple's first kiss, helpful practices to add to your daily quiet time, my top book recommendations, the world's best Starbucks order, and more. I hope you enjoy this week's e…

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Susannah Spurgeon: One of Church History's Greatest Women with Ray Rhodes Jr. 1:11:00

2+ y ago1:11:00

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This week on The About Her Podcast, I chat with Ray Rhodes, Jr. about the life and legacy of Susannah Spurgeon. Ray currently serves as founding pastor of Grace Community Church in Dawsonville, GA. He also serves as president of Nourished in the Word Ministries. He has served four congregations over three decades of pastoral ministry and for fiftee…

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#17: Cities owned by locals – or how to become a landlord with little money 36:13

2+ y ago36:13

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Social inequality is one of the major problems of our times, and housing is one of the areas where you can feel that immediately. In a movement called incremental development, people who would usually not be able to afford it and sometimes not even think about it help each other aquire residential property, often very successfully. In this episode,…

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Feminism and the Transgender Movement with Abigail Dodds 1:06:17

2+ y ago1:06:17

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In this week’s episode of The About Her Podcast, I chat with Abigail Dodds about Feminism and the Transgender Movement. Abigail and I address a number of questions in this episode including the following: (1) Is it sinful or wrong to consider oneself a Feminist? (2) Has the Feminist Movement advanced in recent years and if so, how? (3) How do we ri…

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To The Woman Longing For Her True Country with Hunter Beless 55:52

2+ y ago55:52

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This week on The About Her Podcast, I chat with Hunter Beless about gracefully navigating seasons of transition and change. Hunter is the founder and host of Journeywomen podcast, a podcast that seeks to come alongside women and to move them to know and love God more. Hunter is also the author of Read It, See It, Say It, Sing It - a delightful rhym…

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