Best Malicious Life Podcasts (2024)

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The Hollywood Con Queen, Part 1 34:17

9d ago34:17

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In 2015, two aspiring script writers flew to Indonesia to meet with executives of a large Chinese film corporation. It was a trap: the Hollywood Con Queen not only coned them out of tens of thousands of dollars, she also cruelly ruined their friendship. Two years later, a corporate investigator working for a big shot Hollywood producer, made a disc…

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620 - Spiritual Biathlon 54:33

13d ago54:33

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Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com Intro and Church Olympiad Events (00:00-14:55) I feel like I am spinning my wheels. What does God want me to do in a period like this? (15:08-26:01) How do I channel the anger and fear I feel into something helpful? (26:04-37:46) I know that “make Him famous” is just churchy talk, but the Bible does say to m…

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619 - Holy Sounding Word Salad 1:00:40

20d ago1:00:40

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Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com Intro and a Reddit atheists conception of what a pastor's job is. (00:00-14:26) Matthew 18:21-35 : I get the point of the servant being wrong in getting his own debt cancelled but going and hassling someone else then for a debt but the comparison of that story to the kingdom of heaven feels conflicting. I kn…

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The Doomed Queen’s Secret Ciphers 30:02

21d ago30:02

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In the pre-internet era, encryption was a matter of life and death, and the motives behind these ciphers were varied and complex. Discover how George Lasry, a modern codebreaker, uncovered the secrets of Mary, Queen of Scots, hidden in the French National Library for over 400 years. This episode delves into the painstaking process and the historica…

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618 - The 10 Commandments But Worse and Weirder 58:36

29d ago58:36

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Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com Intro and a "10 commandments of marriage" emergency. (00:00-17:47) 2 Peter 3:15-17 talks about how Paul’s letters are confusing. What does that mean for the way we read them? (17:59-29:13) It feels like I hear less about “missions” and how important and cool it is than I did years ago. Are these kind of thin…

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617 - The Malicious Compliance Orchestra 1:02:20

1M ago1:02:20

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Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com Intro and an education emergency (00:00-16:40) What is a calling? How do I know if I have one? (17:18-33:53) How do I re-establish a friendship that has drifted? (33:58-43:52) What does the Bible mean when it talks about Jesus driving out “impure spirits”? (44:00-57:39) Closing Song: Speak To Me (Lee Younger…

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Why Did People Write Viruses In The 80s & 90s? 27:48

1M ago27:48

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Why did people write malware in the pre-internet days? Back then, there was no way to make money by writing malware. So why write them in the first place? The lack of a financial motivation meant that virus authors had a plethora of other motives - and this diverse mix of motives had, as we shall hear, an interesting effect on the design and style …

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616 - The Mark of Mr Beast 58:15

2M ago58:15

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Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com Intro and an we attempt to help evangelicals craft a conspiracy theory that makes sense (00:00-15:25) I feel like I don’t have any emotional energy. I also can’t really cut anything (work, school) out of my life right now. How do I get more? (15:36-24:57) I have nearly really read much of the Book of Acts. W…

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Section 230: The Law that Makes Social Media Great, and Terrible 34:34

2M ago34:34

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Section 230 is the pivotal law that has enabled the rise of social media -while sparking heated debates over its implications. In this episode, we're charting the history of Section 230, from early landmark legal battles, to modern controversies, and exploring its complexities and the proposed changes that could redefine online speech and platform …

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615 - Podcasts Are Not a Christian Way of Life 1:03:21

2M ago1:03:21

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Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com Intro and we are called out by an orthodox priest. (00:00-15:30) What are creeds for? Are they useful. Why do people care about them? (15:46-36:23) What does it actually mean that God is strong in our weakness? (36:26-50:46) 2 Timothy 2:15 says to do your best to “present yourself to God as one approved.” Ho…

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614 - Actual Words That Mean Something 58:15

2M ago58:15

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Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com Intro and a buffet of Christian ridiculousness (00:00-18:35) How do I know if someone is just getting something about the Bible wrong or if they are intentionally twisting something? (18:42-31:07) I hear people talk about lust or anger in terms of “defeating” or “overcoming” it. What does that even mean? Is …

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What Happened at Uber? 37:50

2M ago37:50

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In 2016, Joe Sullivan, former CISO of Facebook, was at the peak of his career. As Uber's new CISO, he and his team had just successfully prevented data from a recent breach from leaking to the internet. But less than a year later, Sullivan was unexpectedly fired from Uber, and three years later, the US Department of Justice announced criminal charg…

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613 - Say What You Will 1:11:33

2M ago1:11:33

1:11:33

Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com Intro, Middle Earth Centrism, Eat Pray Scape. (00:00-19:39) When I was young, church people were very insistent that “character matters” when it came to leaders like politicians. Now, almost all those same people have done a 180. I get that they are hypocrites, but I also feel like character should matter so…

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The Nigerian Prince 28:58

3M ago28:58

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In this episode of ML, we're exploring the history of the well-known Nigerian Prince scam, also known as 419 or advanced fee scam, from its roots in a Parisian prison during the French Revolution, to the economic and social reason why this particular scam became so popular with African youth. Also, will AI make such scams more dangerous - or, count…

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612- Mountain Dew Baptism 1:05:38

3M ago1:05:38

1:05:38

Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com Intro and 2 Priestly technology emergencies. (00:00-18:43) Is it okay to be vague about God when talking to my non-Christian friends - like, if I am talking about feeling grateful, and I say “the universe really helped me out”? Is that good strategy, or am I hiding my faith? (18:52-29:55) How do you make a c…

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Unmasking Secrets: The Rise of Open-Source Intelligence 33:38

3M ago33:38

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Dive into the world of open-source intelligence (OSINT) in this episode, where we uncover how ordinary citizens use publicly available data to unravel some of the most complex global mysteries. From tracking conflicts in real-time to exposing the truth behind high-profile incidents like the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, discover how OSI…

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611 - Christian Rap Beef 1:06:15

3M ago1:06:15

1:06:15

Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com Intro and we try to envision how a Christian rap beef would go. (00:00-19:12) How important is going on dates to “dating”? I hear people in church talk about how bad just hanging out is, but it’s not like dinner and a movie is the Bible, right? (19:23-37:16) I think I need to be more thankful. But trying to …

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610 - Game of Pews 1:03:34

4M ago1:03:34

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Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com Intro, and a men's conference emergency! (00:00-18:05) I don’t really feel any big pull to “share the gospel” with my friends. I think they would feel like I am judging them and just want to be their friend so I can convert them. And I feel like I’m being rude. Is that okay or am I wrong? (18:21-40:06) 2.2) …

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The Source Code of Malicious Life 47:29

4M ago47:29

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A few weeks ago we had a listener’s meetup in New York, and as part of that meetup, I gave a talk in which I discussed how Malicious Life came to be - a story that goes back to my days as a ship's captain in the Israeli Navy - and then about how me and Nate craft the stories that you hear every other week. That last part, I hope, might also be bene…

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609 - A.I. Non-apology 1:06:42

4M ago1:06:42

1:06:42

Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com Intro, and a podcast and plagiarism double emergency! (00:00-24:20) I recently saw someone saying that when the Bible talks about “modesty”, it means not showing off your wealth. I like that a lot more than it being about covering your shoulders, but is that accurate? (24:33-37:15) What is the difference bet…

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608 - The Seventh Seal 58:21

4M ago58:21

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Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous) It's a post-holiday All Emergency Round-up! We over stories about a failed Bible museum, data-mining powered evangelism, a prayer sponsored by Mark Wahlberg's Lent app, a real life biblical allegory, and good, old-fashioned end times grifting. Plus, Numerology Jed …

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The Y2K Bug, Part 2 31:01

4M ago31:01

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In the waning years of the 20th century, amid growing anxieties about the turn of the millennium, one man, Robert Bemer, observed the unfolding drama from his remote home on King Possum Lake. A revered figure in computing, Bemer had early on flagged a significant, looming issue known as the Y2K bug, which threatened to disrupt global systems as cal…

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607- Red Heifer and Pancake the Pitbull 1:12:43

4M ago1:12:43

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Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous) If you're listening to this, the eclipse wasn't the rapture. (00:00-19:10) I hear people talking about God “preparing their heart” for something. What does that mean? Is that any different than preparing myself for something? (19:13-34:03) 1 Corinthians 6 talks abo…

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The Y2K Bug, Part 1 27:08

5M ago27:08

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In the 1950s and 60s - even leading into the 1990s - the cost of storage was so high, that using a 2-digit field for dates in a software instead of 4-digits could save an organization between $1.2-$2 Million dollars per GB of data. From this perspective, programming computers in the 1950s to record four-digit years would’ve been outright malpractic…

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2024 Easter Special 26:59

5M ago26:59

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Songs: The Old Rugged Cross (Jed Brewer) Come Ye Disconsolate (Eric Peters) Break of Day (Lee Younger)By SayThat Podcast

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606- The Devil Demands A Recount 1:04:01

5M ago1:04:01

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Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous) Intro and Double worship emergency! (00:00-18:34) How do I get better at being vulnerable either in groups or with people one on one? (18:48-31:10) What can I do to deal with controlling parents as an adult? (31:14-43:28) How do you have grace for someone who you t…

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Can You Bomb a Hacker? 30:52

5M ago30:52

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The 2008 Russo-Georgian War marked a turning point: the first time cyberattacks were used alongside traditional warfare. But what happens when the attackers aren't soldiers, but ordinary citizens? This episode delves into the ethical and legal implications of civilian participation in cyberwarfare, examining real-world examples from Ukraine and bey…

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605 - Lifeway Couture 1:05:06

5M ago1:05:06

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Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous) Intro and a follow up emergency (00:00-20:54) 1 Corinthians 1:27 says God confounds the wise and strong. But other parts of the new testament say we should be wise and strong. How does that work? (21:31-32:35) How do I find my identity in Christ? Especially when I …

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604 - Spear of Joab Sold Separately 1:02:23

5M ago1:02:23

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Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous) Intro and a Sunday school smokebomb throwing emergency (00:00-19:09) I have struggled with anxiety and depression. I am generally doing better. But, sometimes I feel those old habits starting to creep up. How do I respond when that happens? (19:21-29:50) My non-Chr…

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Kevin Mitnick, Part 2 49:18

5M ago49:18

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In 1991, Kevin Mitnick was bouncing back from what was probably the lowest point of his life. He began to rebuild his life: he started working out and lost a hundred pounds, and most importantly - he was finally on the path towards ditching his self-destructive obsession of hacking. But just as he was in the process of turning his life around, his …

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603 - Communion S'mores 1:02:50

6M ago1:02:50

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Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous) Intro and a sacred dessert emergency (00:00-19:30) I think I need to be more resilient. When things don’t work out, my initial reaction is to go to pieces. How do I grow in that? (19:37-34:31) When I pray, I sometimes get distracted because I am getting so angry. C…

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602 - Joel Bonesteen, Pet Faith Healer 1:07:32

6M ago1:07:32

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Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous) Intro and a miraculous emergency ((00:00-17:18) What does having a “Christ-centered” relationship actually mean? (17:30-30:19) How much can I disagree with a pastor or mentor? There is no such thing as someone who is right all the time. How much disagreement is nor…

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Kevin Mitnick, Part 1 37:15

6M ago37:15

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For Kevin Mitnick - perhaps the greatest social engineer who ever lived - hacking was an obsession: even though it ruined his marriage, landed him in scary correction facilities and almost cost him his sanity in solitary confinement, Mitnick wasn't able to shake the disease that compelled him to keep breaking into more and more communication system…

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601 - A Nonstop Block of Doctrine 1:03:57

6M ago1:03:57

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Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous) Intro and a christian radio conspiracy (00:00-15:30) What do you do when you feel frustrated with God? Or frustrated with life, but that’s the same thing, right? (31:09-47:06) How much do I need to try at my job? I heard a lot growing up about “working as if for th…

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600 - Oh The Jeds You'll Meet 53:14

6M ago53:14

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Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous) In this 600th episode(!) the guys take a look back at the Christian world of 2012 when the podcast launched. Including the Dove awards, Christianity Today headlines, and some characters that would reoccur over and over. Closing Song: The original SayThat outro song…

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SIM Registration: Security, or Surveillance? 31:12

6M ago31:12

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Right now, hundreds of thousands of people in the southern African country of Namibia are faced with a choice. At the end of next month, their phone service is going to be shut off permanently: to prevent that from happening, they’ll have to give up their data privacy. As a result, nearly two million Namibian citizens are facing a data privacy prob…

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599- The Reverse Habakkuk 1:10:45

7M ago1:10:45

1:10:45

Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous) Intro and a pastor made his own cryptocurrency, that is definitely an emergency. (00:00-21:460 I tried a meditation app. It talked about just letting your thoughts happen without judging them. How does that go with “taking every thought captive to Christ”? (21:55-3…

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598 - Snow Falls on the Just and the Unjust Alike 1:07:46

7M ago1:07:46

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Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous) Intro and a winter weather emergency. (00:00-15:24) Did you guys see the story of the Ohio pastor who was charged for letting homeless people sleep in his church during the cold snap (https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2024/01/19/ohio-pastor-charged-zoning-viola…

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The Mariposa Botnet 44:27

7M ago44:27

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In 2008, The 12 million PCs strong Mariposa Botnet infected almost half of Furture 100 companey - but the three men who ran it were basiclly script kiddies who didn't even knew how to code. Our Sponsors: * Check out Kiteworks: kiteworks.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Malicious Life

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597 - The 3 Wise Guys 1:02:06

7M ago1:02:06

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Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous) Intro and the rare good movie emergency (00:00-19:00) I would like to try something different with reading the Bible in 2024. I have done the one year Bible and audio Bible. Any other suggestions? (19:31-31:20) Any tips for dealing with seasonal affectedness? (31:2…

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596 - Blessed Are The Team Players 1:04:44

7M ago1:04:44

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Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous) Intro and Sports Emergencies! (00:00-18:04) There are things I would love to “leave in 2023”. But I am not sure how to go about actually putting them behind me. (18:17-31:57) I am a little confused about the way the Bible talks about Old Testament figures. Some of …

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The Real Story of Citibank’s $10M Hack 32:48

7M ago32:48

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Valdimir Levin is often presented as "the first online bank robber," and appeares on many lists of the "Top 10 Greatest Hackers." But a few veteran Russian hackers cliam that Levin's infamous hack had been mangled by the journlists who wrote about it. What's the truth behind the 1994 $10.7 million Citibank hack?... Our Sponsors: * Check out Kitewor…

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595 - Skydiving Baby Evangelist 1:07:07

8M ago1:07:07

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Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous) Intro and a cascade of emergencies (00:00-26:00) Reading bible books like Numbers 5 makes me very angry to be a Christian. How do you guys reconcile such content in the bible? And how do you keep hope for decent relations between men and women? Thanks for your thou…

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How to Hack Into Satellites 30:14

8M ago30:14

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About a year ago, six academics from Ruhr University Bochum and the CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security set out to survey engineers and developers on the subject of satellite cybersecurity. But most of these engineers were very reluctant to share any details about their satellites and their security aspects. Why were satellite engineers…

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2023 Christmas Meditation 21:10

8M ago21:10

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Merry Christmas from SayThat! Please enjoy this Christmas meditations we put together a few years ago.By SayThat Podcast

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594 - Long Haired Creationism Grifter 57:40

8M ago57:40

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Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous) Intro and an emergency from an Indiana creationism conference. (00:00-17:00) There is a lot of advice out there about how to go after what you want, or let go of things you want. What do you do when you have no idea what you want? (17:02-28:58) What does it mean to…

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Moonlight Maze 35:20

8M ago35:20

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When investigators discovered in 1996 that US military networks were being extensively hacked, they didn't realize they were witnessing the birth of what would become Russia's formidable Turla APT espionage group. We uncover the 20-year metamorphosis of this original group of hackers into one of the most sophisticated and dangerous state-sponsored …

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593 - Unspoken Smite Request 1:05:48

8M ago1:05:48

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Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous) Intro and emergency (00:00-15:20) “Be still and know” sound like a great concept, but I have a really hard time sitting still. I don’t find it relaxing. It stresses me out kinda. How do I get better at it? (15:30-27:49) How important is doctrine? It seems like the …

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592 - I Refuse! 49:59

9M ago49:59

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Ask A Question: saythatpodcast@gmail.com thebridgechicago.tumblr.com/ask (Anonymous) It's a post-Thanksgiving emergency buffet! We talk about dance bans, the "facts" about rock & roll from a 70s Tennessee jail ministry, and a men's conference speaker hosted by a guy named Bazzel Baz, and that's not the wildest thing about it. And more! Closing Song…

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Volt Typhoon 31:50

9M ago31:50

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In August 2021, a port in Houston, Texas, was attacked. Over the following months, a series of attacks occurred in various locations, reminiscent of a serial killer's pattern. Targets included telecommunications companies, government agencies, power plants, and water treatment facilities. How did Volt Typhoon manage to evade authorities and analyst…

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