Best Scarry Podcasts (2024)

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“Everyday Leadership and Hope for Humanity” featuring Heidi Brooks 31:16

18d ago31:16

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Podcast Episode 149 How can church leaders lead in such a way that is meaningful, sustainable, interesting and makes an impact? We speak with Heidi Brooks, Senior Lecturer in Organizational Behavior at the Yale School of Management, a leadership and organizational behavior expert about everyday leadership. Listen on Apple Podcasts | YouTube Music |…

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“Clergy Health and Wellness in the Post-Pandemic Era” featuring Allison Norton 28:33

1M ago28:33

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Podcast Episode 148 What is the state of clergy health and wellbeing coming out of the pandemic? What factors and practices influence the emotional wellbeing of clergy? Allison Norton describes new research that reveals growing discontentment even though clergy health and wellbeing tends to be better than that of the general public. Listen on Apple…

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“The Benefits of Intergenerational Christian Formation” featuring Holly Allen 29:19

2M ago29:19

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Podcast Episode 147 How can bringing different generations together in worship, learning, and community promote faith formation? Holly Allen discusses the benefits of a more intergenerational approach to ministry and strategies for helping young and old journey together in faith. Listen on Apple Podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify Watch on YouTube I…

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“Engaging in the Public Sphere” featuring Kevin Slayton 24:18

2M ago24:18

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Podcast Episode 146 How can church leaders better engage the public sphere and expand their prophetic witness? We speak with Kevin Slayton, a pastor with a passion for public policy and prophetic preaching, about building relationships, engaging in politics, and his book Politically Preaching, Why Politics Are Local to the Black Church. Listen on A…

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“Innovating to Build Communities Where All Can Flourish” featuring K Scarry 28:19

2M ago28:19

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Podcast Episode 145 How can a passion for helping people flourish lead to social innovation? We speak with K Scarry about social innovation and the ways she is supporting local artists, helping create spaces where everyone can thrive, and more. Listen on Apple Podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify Watch on YouTube Read in-depth interview Related Resou…

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“Doing Justice Together” featuring Michael Adam Beck and Stephanie Moore Hand 30:56

3M ago30:56

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Podcast Episode 144 How can a faith community organize itself to combat the sin of racism? Michael Adam Beck and Stephanie Moore Hand share with us a practical framework for doing justice together that reimagines discipleship, leadership, and evangelism as tools for change. Listen on Apple Podcasts | YouTube Music | Spotify Watch on YouTube Read [.…

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“Trends in Latino Congregations” featuring Kristina Lizardy-Hajbi 28:55

3M ago28:55

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Podcast Episode 143 How are the trends in majority Latino congregations different from those in non-Latino congregations? We speak with Kristina Lizardy-Hajbi about her report Latino Congregations: Trends from the Faith Communities Today (FACT) and Exploring the Pandemic Impact on Congregations (EPIC) Studies. It reveals that while Latino congregat…

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“Negotiating the Coming Wave of Church Property Transitions ” featuring Mark Elsdon 31:30

4M ago31:30

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Podcast Episode 142 Is your church facing the difficult decision to sell or repurpose property? We speak with Mark Elsdon, editor of Gone for Good?, about how a congregation can pursue creative uses of church property in a way that avoids common pitfalls and propels their mission forward. Listen on Apple Podcasts | YouTube Music | [...] The post “N…

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“Transformational Leadership for Urban Ministries” featuring Tony Hunt 25:52

4M ago25:52

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Podcast Episode 141 How can church leaders address the challenges of urban ministry in a transformative way? We speak with pastor and scholar Tony Hunt about reading a community well, identifying assets, and the importance of understanding your ministry context. He shares with us how to develop the transformative qualities of effective leadership. …

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“New Approaches to Help Youth Form Lasting Faith” featuring Brad Griffin 30:07

5M ago30:07

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Podcast Episode 140 How can your youth ministry cultivate a faith that stays with a young person as they mature through adulthood? We speak with Brad Griffin of the Fuller Youth Institute about five compass points that can guide an impactful youth ministry. The approach emphasizes building trust and relationships while teaching in transformative an…

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“Healing Fractured Communities” featuring Doug Powe and Jessica Anschutz 23:46

5M ago23:46

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Podcast Episode 139 How can congregational leaders be both healers and agitators at the same time, especially given our fractured landscape and the diversity of contexts where congregations exist? Doug Powe and Jessica Anschutz reflect on the book, Healing Fractured Communities, in which pastoral leaders write about their experiences with renewal, …

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“Preaching in the Wake of Mass Trauma” featuring Kimberly Wagner 30:57

6M ago30:57

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Podcast Episode 138 How would you preach next Sunday if tomorrow your community fell victim to a mass shooting or was devastated by a natural disaster? Preaching Professor Kimberly Wagner shares how pastors can approach this increasingly unavoidable homiletical task in ways that hold in tension the community’s very real experiences of loss and grie…

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“Improv Church: The Power of Connection” featuring Katie Phillips 30:33

6M ago30:33

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Podcast Episode 137 How can an improv comedy show explore the intersection of faith and real life in community? In this engaging episode we speak with Katie Phillips about how Improv Church offers creative ways for engaging people in worship. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify Watch on YouTube Learn more about Improv [...] The pos…

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Episode 7: Thanksalloween 1:17:22

7M ago1:17:22

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Holy mashed potatoes, we’re back! This week, we got a degree in Turkeyology, no thanks to our semi-attentive viewing of Thankskilling (2009, or is it 2008?). This visually stunning and romantic holiday movie stuffed its way into our hearts, and we want to share this warm feeling with our listeners. Don’t worry, we wash our mouths out after with som…

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The Conjuring (feat. Jordan White) 1:00:34

8M ago1:00:34

1:00:34

In episode 20, Caleb and Aleece have their first ever guest, Jordan White, our favorite sister and Gen Z'er to talk about THE CONJURING (2013)! We ask Jordan how she got into horror movies, talk about differences between Millenial & Gen Z horror audiences, and get frustrated at how everyone in this movie sleeps above their covers??? Email us commen…

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Thanksgiving 1:10:52

8M ago1:10:52

1:10:52

In episode 19, Caleb and Aleece discuss the spectacular new slasher THANKSGIVING (2023), their favorite Turkey Day dishes, M. Night Shyamalan's TV series SERVANT (briefly), what they think about Black Friday, and one of the great new cat stars working in movies today: Tonic (aka Dewey)! Email us comments, questions, and ideas: happilyscarriedpodcas…

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“Embracing Mutual Ministry” featuring Lydia Bucklin 29:44

8M ago29:44

29:44

Podcast Episode 136 How can your congregation function as a community of ministers rather than a community gathered around a single minister? Lydia Bucklin explains the Mutual Ministry Initiative and how this approach to shared ministry is flourishing among smaller churches in the Upper Pennisula of Michigan. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Google Podca…

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Episode 6: Scarrie Bradshaw Meets The Halloween Blues 1:02:01

8M ago1:02:01

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Wait! Don't put away those costumes and pumpkins just yet. This week, we're back in orange and black, and kicking those post-Halloween blues outta here! We've also got the super official and completely made-up list of Post-Halloween Rules to live by, ways to keep the spirit alive until the next Halloween season, and a special story. Stick with us, …

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ThanksKilling 1:01:16

8M ago1:01:16

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In episode 18, Caleb and Aleece are baffled about THANKSKILLING (2007-2010???), and talk about trick-r-treating with kids who get bored after 5 houses, Martin Scorsese's new movie AND Letterboxd account, what Christmas horror movies they should watch in December, and our new TikTok account! Email us comments, questions, and ideas: happilyscarriedpo…

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Episode 5: The Grimbridge Manor Halloween Scaretastic Part II 1:47:44

9M ago1:47:44

1:47:44

As our Halloween Scaretastic continues on the big day, we’ve got freezer ghosts and pea pods running amok! Lend us your bloody ears, and in return, we will fill your pillowcase trick or treat bags with a haunt review, past and present celebrations, costumes, movies, candy, and more. So give a shriek to your fellow grim ghouls and macabre creatures.…

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Birth Mother Matters Adoption S3, Ep223; "Not Alone" Domestic Violence Awareness 47:00

9M ago47:00

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Birth Mother Matters in Adoption Season 3, Episode 223; "Not Alone" Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Both men and eomen can be victims of domestic violence. The U.S. Office on Violence Against Women defines domestic violence as "a pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control ove…

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Episode 4: The Grimbridge Manor Halloween Scaretastic Part I 1:49:33

9M ago1:49:33

1:49:33

Happy Halloween and welcome back to Grimbridge Manor for the first taste of our Halloween Scaretastic. This week, we have a bubbling cauldron full of seasonal nostalgia, gruesome recommendations, eerie news, and of course, a new haunt review. Grab your bowls and slurp it down with a side of curdled blood. And as always, treat every Halloween LIKE I…

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“Discipleship and Mission in the Micro Church Movement in Australia” featuring Bree Mills 28:42

9M ago28:42

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Podcast Episode 135 What are micro churches and how do they disciple missional leaders? In this episode, Bree Mills, director of Micro Churches Australia, shares the characteristics of micro churches, how they are formed, and how micro church leaders are developed. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify Read in-depth interview Watch o…

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Trick ’R Treat 1:09:52

9M ago1:09:52

1:09:52

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! In episode 17, Caleb and Aleece rave about TRICK 'R TREAT (2007), discuss their Halloween activity anxiety, ponder about how cult classics are born, reminisce about Caleb being in a musical, ask for horror comics recommendations, and much more! Email us comments, questions, and ideas: happilyscarriedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: …

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The Exorcist: Believer 1:31:09

9M ago1:31:09

1:31:09

In episode 16, Caleb and Aleece get *heated* about THE EXORCIST: BELIEVER (2023), their recent trip to the mountains, Aleece's recent conversion to Swiftieism, & the time Caleb wrote a letter to Brach's begging for a special candy corn mix! Email us comments, questions, and ideas: happilyscarriedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Twitter: @happilyscar…

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“Who are The Nones?” featuring Ryan Burge 32:27

9M ago32:27

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Podcast Episode 125 The rapid growth in the percentage of Americans claiming no religious affiliation is drastically reshaping the country’s religious and cultural landscape. We speak with Dr. Ryan Burge, a leading expert on the “Nones,” about the characteristics of the growing cohort of Americans who say their religion is “nothing in particular.” …

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Episode 3: Decorations and the First Haunt 53:54

9M ago53:54

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At Grimbridge Manor, there’s a fine line between decorations and décor, but it’s ALL Halloween here. On this episode, we talk about our thoughts on decorations and trends, Spirit Halloween, and stumbling upon a New England Halloweentown. We also give our first Haunt Review, as we kick off the haunted attraction season at The Dark Woods event at Tro…

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“Leading with Love” featuring Elaine Robinson 25:42

9M ago25:42

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Podcast Episode 134 Is your leadership so preoccupied with strategies and actions that you’ve lost sight of the ultimate why? Elaine Robinson shares her belief that God’s love must ground every aspect of the church’s mission. And love must be the foundational principle of all Christian leadership. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotif…

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Episode 2: Halloween Foreplay Movies Continued 45:55

9M ago45:55

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This week, we’re avoiding suspicion, manipulating our friends, and eliminating our enemies, all in the name of October… just kidding! Our next Halloween Foreplay movie is up; the titillating Cry Wolf (2005). Truth be told, we didn’t even need our helpful Pumpkin Pal Picker for this one. While under the radar, this movie makes us laugh, cringe, and …

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Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter 1:21:20

9M ago1:21:20

1:21:20

In episode 15, Caleb and Aleece talk about FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE FINAL CHAPTER (1984), rude concert etiquette, a bad NES game from the 90's, and debate whether trauma is an overused metaphor in contemporary horror! Email us comments, questions, and ideas: happilyscarriedpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on: Twitter: @happilyscarried Instagram: @happilysca…

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Episode 1: Halloween Foreplay Movies 1:07:01

9M ago1:07:01

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Halloween Foreplay Movies Welcome to Episode 1! Light those jack-o-lanterns, grab your favorite fall beverages, and cozy up for our first Halloween Foreplay movie night! Our Halloween Foreplay movies are those that really get us in the mood for the season and satisfy our thirst until we start watching our Halloween Big Ones. For tonight, our Pumpki…

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Introducing: The Last Halloween Podcast! 6:32

9M ago6:32

6:32

Welcome to Grimbridge Manor...ENTER IF YOU DARE! We are just dying to dissect and dismember everything about Halloween and beyond...(the grave). For this short introduction, we discuss who we are, what we have planned for the podcast and when you will see new episodes! Follow us on Instagram @thelasthalloweenpodcast…

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“Funding Forward: How Congregations Can Develop New Revenue Sources” featuring Grace Pomroy 36:23

9M ago36:23

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Podcast Episode 133 Is your congregation too dependent on Sunday morning offerings? Grace Pomroy from Luther Seminary shares research findings on congregations that are developing new and creative funding sources, not only to bolster the bottom line, but to better connect with neighbors and advance their missions. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Google …

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