Irish Stories is a weekly podcast which consists of original stories set in Ireland. Each story is a serialized work of historical, literary fiction imbued with a touch of folklore. Each story will consist of several episodes. All stories are written by and performed by the author, M. Maureen O'Callaghan. Irish Stories begins with "All Those Things Revealed", a story set in 19th century Ireland. It involves the little-known tradition of the Priest Woman. Take a step back in time and visit Ol ...
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Welcome to Testaments of The Word, the podcast that tells the story of how testaments of The Word of God were written and preserved for all of us. This podcast will consist of seven seasons. Each season will consist of seven episodes. Once a season begins, episodes will be released weekly. Testaments of The Word is not a documentary. It is told in narrative, as a dramatic production. It is told in the first-person through the eyes of Mary. Mary, our main character, was a follower of Jesus, a ...
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Mary Magdalene fights a very personal battle. Peter makes an announcement that is unsettling for Stephen. Stephen defies Peter and his actions have devastating consequences. The followers of Jesus must make a difficult decision.By Michelle OCallaghan
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James returns. Mary and Halfai receive troubling news from home. The apostles continue to have trouble at the Temple. A new friend tries to help, but things turn out worse than ever before, because of their new enemies. Rhoda and Stephen surprise everyone. Peter makes ugly accusations and tempers flair.…
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The apostles continue to have trouble at the Temple. Stephen amazes everyone. A new enemy emerges, a group that seeks to silence the apostles. Mary receives news that is difficult to accept. An angel of the Lord comes to the aid of the apostles.By Michelle OCallaghan
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Joseph of Arimathea gives Mary and Joanna much welcome news. Joses surprises and encourages Peter, as well as Mary, Halfai, and the others. Joanna learns details that might help their cause. Rhoda, Mary, Joanna, Martha and Stephen form a plan to force everyone to share all equally. Peter agrees to their plan. He makes certain that all of Jesus's fo…
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Mary learns that there is division among the followers of Jesus. Peter heals at Beautiful. Mary, Halfai, Peter and John attract attention-the kind they do not want. Stephen reaches out to Mary, Joanna and Halfai. Unwanted attention leads to trouble at the Temple for some of the apostles. Antipas leaves Mary, Chuza, Joanna and Halfai anxious with un…
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Halfai makes an offering at the Temple. Jesus's followers meet at Mary's house to celebrate Shavuot. Their celebration includes a miracle. Peter's words stir many. Joses surprises Mary.By Michelle OCallaghan
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Mary and the others wait for Jesus's promise. They wait to be baptized with the Holy Spirit. Martha shares joyful news. Joses is challenged and given a challenge. Joanna delivers news that worries Mary. Peter surprises everyone. Mary is inspired by the Spirit.By Michelle OCallaghan
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Welcome to Season 3 of Testaments of the WordBy Michelle OCallaghan
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Jesus was a 1st century Jew of Roman Palestine, but many Jews (including the ruling family) traced their ancestors to others. Many were of mixed ancestry. Several clues from the biblical texts are discussed. When these clues are taken together, they lead to one conclusion: Jesus was an Arab.By Michelle OCallaghan
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Throughout history, Mary Magdalene has been identified in many ways. She has been described as a repentant prostitute. She has been canonized as a saint. She has even been called the wife of Jesus. This lecture explores her identity and the possibility that she was His sister.By Michelle OCallaghan
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Joanna-The Sinful Woman (Bonus Lecture #3)
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This lecture is devoted to one of the most important women in the podcast: Joanna. She is the "Sinful woman" of Luke 7:36-50. She is the wife of Chuza, the Steward of Herod Antipas. She and her husband are family members of Jesus. Her love and devotion for Jesus inspired those around her and should inspire us today.…
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The main character of this podcast, Mary, the "Other Mary" is discussed and identified. She is a mother figure to two gospel authors and the aunt of at least one more. She is a mother figure to two apostles and an aunt of two more. She is also the aunt of Jesus. She is not only one of the most remarkable women in the New Testament, she is one of th…
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The first of the bonus lectures is devoted to the New Testament. Its legacy, content and diversity are discussed. The authors of the books of the New Testament wrote the Word of God and they were following in the footsteps of those that had come before them.By Michelle OCallaghan
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Season 3 is only weeks away. In the meantime, please listen to the bonus lectures for further insight into the podcast.By Michelle OCallaghan
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Mary and Mary Magdalene witness a miracle. And then He reveals Himself to all of His disciples. But one question still remains unanswered.......By Michelle OCallaghan
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Mary, Halfai, Chuza, Joanna and James attempt to save Jesus. Pilate condemns Him. Jesus's prophecies are realized, but their darkness becomes light when the women see a ray of hope.By Michelle OCallaghan
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Mary, Joanna, Halfai and Chuza try to save Jesus. A pilgrim from Egypt reminds them of the Words of the prophets with a song. Another joins them, one who is very close to Jesus. He speaks of Rachel's weeping. Antipas makes certain that the Words sung by the pilgrim are fulfilled.By Michelle OCallaghan
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Jesus celebrates His Passover Seder with His apostles and disciples. Joanna arrives with terrible news. Jesus is betrayed. Mary and Joanna struggle to remain hopeful.By Michelle OCallaghan
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Joanna has a terrible suspicion. She and Chuza bring good news. Halfai surprises everyone with welcome news too. And so does Martha. Preparations begin for the Passover Seder. John shares terrible prophecies. Mary, Jesus's mother, teaches Mary about the covenants.By Michelle OCallaghan
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Episode 9-His Father's House: Jesus enters Jerusalem. There is trouble at the Temple. Mary and Joanna are reunited with their husbands. The Temple authorities begin to conspire.By Michelle OCallaghan
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Jesus's ministry prepares to enter Jerusalem. Mary, the mother of Jesus, tells a story from Jesus's youth. Jesus heals a woman. He also brings a lost sheep back to salvation.By Michelle OCallaghan
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Welcome to Season 2 of Testaments of the Word. I hope you enjoyed all seven episodes of Season 1. Season 2 will also consist of seven episodes. Testaments of the Word will have a total of seven seasons, each with seven episodes. In this season, Jesus will take His ministry to Jerusalem. The Word of God will be preached and fulfilled. I hope you enj…
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Jesus visits his home, Nazareth, with Mary, Peter and Matthew. A grieving mother is given hope. Jesus and His followers are forced to change direction. Their path leads to two Pharisees who believe that Jesus is the One they have been waiting for. Peter, Big James and John witness something magnificent and they hear the voice of God.…
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Episode 6-The Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven
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Jesus's ministry leaves Galilee. Mary, Joanna, Martha, Susanna, Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of Jesus, are among those that accompany Him. They make a new friend who joins His ministry. Jesus gives a special gift to Peter and the fellowship of women give a special gift to Mary.By Michelle OCallaghan
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Episode 5-Mary the Toweress: Salome, Zebedee, Joanna and John Mark arrive in Bethsaida. The mystery of the woman He returned with deepens. Jesus visits Mary and Martha. He surprises them with His requests. They visit His mother and the mysterious woman. Jesus performs a miracle to feed thousands.By Michelle OCallaghan
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Mary, Halfai, Joanna, Chuza and John Mark arrive in Tiberias. Martha is waiting for them with exciting news about their sons. Mary and Halfai travel to Bethsaida to see them. Their sons invite a friend of Jesus, a mysterious man Mary has seen with Jesus and at the Jordan River. Mary makes a pivotal decision that will change her life.…
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Mary, Joanna, Chuza and Halfai learn that their Lord has a Witness. But they learn this when Antipas persecutes him. They form a plan.By Michelle OCallaghan
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Episode 2: The Heirs Of Abraham. Mary, Joanna and Chuza travel to Antipas. They are stopped by Simon who presents them with a dilemma and a woman in peril. In order to save her, they must put themselves at risk.By Michelle OCallaghan
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Introduction to Season 1 of Testaments of the Word.By Michelle OCallaghan
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Welcome to Testaments of The Word, the podcast that tells the story of how the testaments of The Word of God were preserved for all of us.By Michelle OCallaghan
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Episode 1-Two Debtors: Mary, Martha and Joanna visit John the Baptist seeking the One that Joanna saw weeks before, the One she believes to be the Messiah.By Michelle OCallaghan
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Episode 24 of By Our Own Hands Aoife completes the tale of Oscar and Róisín. Dr. Foxlowe tells Aoife that he believes that she has broken the curse. He makes a surprising confession. The last of Aoife’s tales is her tale. The curse is broken by her own hands.
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Episode 23 of By Our Own Hands Mr. Adair makes a terrible confession. Adam Grierson’s fate is sealed and so is Francis Bradley’s…. Aoife begins the last of her tales; the tale of Oscar, Róisín, and their daughter.
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Episode 22 of By Our Own Hands The evictions take place and the people of the estate are devastated. Mr. Grierson and the sheriff have an altercation. Mr. Adair begins to scheme once again.
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Episode 21 of By Our Own Hands Aoife reminisces about Mr. Adair’s betrayal of his remaining tenants. Mrs. Adair orders Aoife to leave. Aoife starts to form a plan. The sheriff arrives and informs Mrs. O’Donnell that the tenants must leave.
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Episode 20 of By Our Own Hands Aoife realizes that Mr. Adair is likely worse than she initially believed him to be. Aoife is given a dangerous task. She comes to a terrible conclusion. Doctor Foxlowe does too. Aoife reminisces about the first time Doctor Foxlowe spoke to her, when she was still in service at the castle. She realizes what role she m…
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Episode 19 of By Our Own Hands The tale of Ruari and Niamh continues and so does the curse. Glenosheen is irrevocably changed.
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Episode 18 of By Our Own Hands Mother tells the next of Aoife’s tales, which are now Sean’s tales too. This is the tale of Ruari, Niamh and a glen of outlaws: the Glen of Oisin.
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Episode 17 of By Our Own Hands Aoife’s recalls how her mother learned that she was to be sent away to die. Dr. Foxlow gives Aoife a tour of Mrs. Adair’s gardens. Aoife continues her tale. Aoife gets a new companion. One of the Scots pays a terrible price.
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Episode 16 of By Our Own Hands Dugald Rankin shocks Aoife and Sean. Mr. Adair’s foolishness leads to tragedy. Aoife learns two secrets about Sean.
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Episode 15 of By Our Own Hands Aoife’s tale of Aodh and Ruairi is finished, but the curse is not yet broken. Dr. Foxlowe surprises Aoife. She is reminded of a painful memory. She continues her story.
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Episode 14 of By Our Own Hands The carelessness of the McDermott sisters has terrible consequences. Aoife’s mother surprises them all. Aoife reconciles with her mother who begins a new tale.
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Episode 13 of By Our Own Hands Dr. Foxlowe learns the definition of “clandestine compensation”. James Murray stirs up trouble and earns the enmity of his neighbors. Mr. Adair’s sheep begin to disappear.
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Episode 12 of By Our Own Hands Dr. Foxlowe visits again. Aoife’s mother suffers a tragedy which Aoife must keep secret. But that does not stop her from shaming her mother. Aoife and Sean witness another secret, but Aoife accidentally tells Mr. Murray.
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Episode 11 of By Our Own Hands Aoife completes her tale of Diarmaid, Gráinne and their king, the one who was fire and forged in fire.
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Episode 10 of By Our Own Hands History and tradition haunt Derryveagh. Fears are set aside and then realized. Aoife surprises Dr. Foxlowe when she tells him that she knows for certain that a tale passed down in his family is true. One of his family traditions and one of hers are entwined.
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Episode 9 of By Our Own Hands The Scotsmen arrive. The seeds of doubt are sown.
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Episode 8 of By Our Own Hands Aoife clarifies for Dr. Foxlowe who is Irish and who is not. Aoife’s learns of her mother’s shame. Aoife and Sean share an unusual ritual.
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Episode 7 of By Our Own Hands Aoife continues the second of her father’s tales of her family’s curse, the curse of the exiled ones. Isabella’s terrible prophecy proves true……
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Episode 6 of By Our Own Hands Aoife and Sean settle into their new rooms. Aoife questions Sean about his family and learns a secret. Dr. Foxlow questions Aoife about the “hungry grass”. She begins the next tale of her family’s curse, the curse of the restless soul…..
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