Best A D Wilk Podcasts (2025)

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Start Me Up: Writer, Sarah Wood 1:01:11

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Sarah Wood is back and she's extra sweary today. We love when she's sweary and there's a lot to swear about! Topics: the fascists want to overwhelm us so we disengage; Trump 2.0 will be worse than Trump 1.0 because many guardrails are gone but we still have power and we need to use it; focusing on self-care is vital; Germany knows Elon gave a Nazi …

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‘Building disciples of Jesus Christ’ at Brigham Young University–Idaho, with President Alvin F. Meredith III and his wife, Sister Jennifer Meredith 52:26

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Elder Alvin F. Meredith III became the 18th president of Brigham Young University–Idaho on Aug. 1, 2023. In his inaugural speech, he reinforced the university’s mission of “building disciples of Jesus Christ” by reminding students, “We must, with great resolve and intentionality, remain a Christ-centered, prophetically directed university.” That re…

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The Five Love Languages Book Review 22:57

2h ago22:57

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Send us a text In this episode, I dive into one of my favorite relationship books, The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate by Dr. Gary Chapman. This insightful guide explores how people experience love in unique ways and why couples often miss each other's emotional needs. Many of us naturally express love in ways …

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Start Me Up: Comedian Mo Collins 1:01:03

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Mo Collins is an actress and comedian. A few of her credits include MadTV; Arrested Development, Curb Your Enthusiasm; Parks and Recreation; 40-Year-Old Virgin and much more. After talking about the devastating fires in Southern California, Mo shared a bit about her life growing up in Minnesota, how she got into improv and comedy; what it's been li…

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Church’s sustainability manager on the sacred responsibility to care for the earth 37:36

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints works to be a good steward of the earth — believing that caring for the earth is a sacred responsibility entrusted to all of God’s children. Therefore, the Church makes an effort to prioritize environmental sustainability in many ways around the world, from increasing energy efficiency to conserving w…

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Ep. 20 - Bishop Michael Curry "The Way of Love" 32:44

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In this episode, we welcome a very special guest, the dynamic and inspirational Bishop Michael Curry, 27th Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church. Known worldwide for his passionate proclamation of "The Way of Love," Bishop Curry's ministry centers on the transformative power of God’s unconditional love to heal, unite, and renew. With…

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Start Me Up: Nick Knudsen - DemCast 49:38

5d ago49:38

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Nick Knudsen returns! He's the Executive Director of DemCast USA--a digital movement to combat the prolific disinformation that is spreading online, we ask everyday social media users to share the truth and calls-to-action in their own social media feeds. Topics: Nick shares info about the premiere of his upcoming podcast; what everyday Americans c…

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The life-changing impact of FSY, with the Young Men and Young Women general presidency counselors 56:52

7d ago56:52

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For the Strength of Youth conferences, also known as FSY, are designed to help youth have fun as they apply the gospel in all aspects of their lives. At FSY, youth participate in five days of devotionals, classes and activities to help guide them in strengthening their faith in Jesus Christ and in feeling joy and belonging as they live the gospel. …

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The Rain Barrel Effect Book Review 30:32

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Send us a text Learn how thousands of toxins are getting into our bodies and making us sick. From household products to drinking water to the air we breathe. In this episode I share several highlights from the book: The Rain Barrel Effect: How a 6,000 Year Old Answer Holds the Secret to Finally Getting Well, Losing Weight & Feeling Alive Again! wri…

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The 2025 youth theme ‘Look unto Christ’ with President Steven J. Lund and President Emily Belle Freeman 42:59

18d ago42:59

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The youth theme for 2025 is “Look unto Christ” and comes from Doctrine and Covenants 6:36, which says, “Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.” On this episode of the Church News podcast, Young Men General President Steven J. Lund and Young Women General President Emily Belle Freeman discuss how this important theme can help youth deve…

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Finding peace — 2024 year in review with Deseret News editors Doug Wilks and Sarah Jane Weaver 37:24

22d ago37:24

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2024 has been a historic year for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; from the 100th birthday of Church Prophet and President Russell M. Nelson to the dedication of the Church’s 200th temple, many milestones marked the year as significant. In this 2024 year-in-review episode of the Church News podcast, Deseret News executive editor Dou…

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Ep. 19 - Curtis Chang "The After Party: Toward Better Christian Politics" 32:30

24d ago32:30

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It's an honor to welcome new guest Curtis Chang to Reconciliation Roundtable to discuss his efforts to bridge partisan divides through his work on the The Good Faith Podcast and The After Party project. In this episode, we delve into the importance of addressing spiritual dysfunctions in the Church and fostering meaningful dialogues across differen…

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How the sacred musical ‘Savior of the World’ inspires audiences and production staff each holiday season 58:11

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Each Christmas season since 2000, the sacred musical drama “Savior of the World: His Birth and Resurrection” has been performed at the Conference Center Theater on Temple Square in Salt Lake City. The two-act show — produced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — follows the scriptural accounts surrounding Jesus Christ’s birth and Res…

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Start Me Up: Jennifer Taylor-Skinner 1:14:58

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Jennifer Taylor-Skinner is a writer, essayist, and creator & host of the award-winning podcast, The Electorette—one of the longest-running feminist podcasts, offering analyses and solutions to the world's biggest political and social challenges, all through the lens of women Topics: What we're doing to stay sane; trusted sources of the resistance; …

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Elder D. Todd Christofferson and Elder Clark G. Gilbert on thriving in and through the Church Educational System, with guest host Sheri Dew 49:02

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For members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, education is a religious responsibility; as such, the Church Educational System (CES) has been built to pursue that responsibility and develop disciples of Jesus Christ. CES accomplishes this at larger institutions like Brigham Young University, electronically accessible programs like …

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Elder W. Mark Bassett and David N. Weidman of the Church’s Missionary Department on the expanding role of missionary work 45:49

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In an April 2022 general conference talk, President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said, “The gospel of Jesus Christ has never been needed more than it is today.” Impelled by that need, the Church’s Missionary Department has developed new resources, tools and invitations to reach God’s children on this earth. T…

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Deseret Book President Laurel Day on the power and personalized process of revelation 42:28

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Laurel Day became the president of Deseret Book in 2021 after 23 years with the publishing company. On this episode of the Church News podcast, Church News reporter Mary Richards interviews Day on her unexpected journey to Deseret Book, her writing, and insights shared on the “Magnify” podcast about creating faith-based resources and supporting fem…

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Start Me Up: Lorraine Devon Wilke 1:07:20

2M ago1:07:20

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Writer, performer, and activist, Lorraine Devon Wilke is back! She's the author of the award-winning novel, THE ALCHEMY OF NOISE; her next, CHICK SINGER, pubs March 2025, and her latest endeavor is a popular Substack titled "Musings of a Creative Loudmouth." Today's conversation was centered around how the election affected us and what we're doing …

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Elder Kevin S. Hamilton and Steve Rockwood on 130 years of FamilySearch 42:22

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FamilySearch International is celebrating its 130th anniversary this month, growing from its start in 1894 as the Genealogical Society of Utah to what now has become the world’s largest genealogical organization. While helping people worldwide interested in family history, FamilySearch has created a collaborative online family tree with more than 1…

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Start Me Up: Christopher Bouzy 1:14:08

2M ago1:14:08

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Christopher Bouzy is a serial entrepreneur, software engineer, and political maven and he’s the founder and CEO of both Bot Sentinel and Spoutible.com. Topics: Christopher makes a compelling argument on why he feels the 2024 election was not rigged; Chris also talks about what went wrong with his (and others') optimistic electoral predictions): who…

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Church History Department’s Scott Hales and James Perry on ‘Saints, Vol. 4’ 45:19

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On Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, the Church History Department celebrated the release of the fourth and final volume of the “Saints” historical series, chronicling the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “Saints, Volume 4: Sounded in Every Ear” is now available in 14 languages and various formats, appropriately as the volume follo…

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Well Hung History -- TRAILER 1:01

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Send us a textOne minute of everything we're about...By Terence Allen

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The miracle of Christ-centered disaster relief with Elder Quinn S. Millington 43:12

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Within a period of about 10 days in September and October 2024, two hurricanes made landfall back-to-back in the southeastern United States. Since then, more than 20,000 volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have donated their time to provide relief to thousands of impacted families in the area. In the process, they have s…

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The D-List: John Wilkes Booth's Conspirators 37:50

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Send us a textThe story of the freaks and geeks that joined with John Wilkes Booth in his maniacal scheme to take out the upper echelon of the US government of the day.By Terence Allen

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Last Supper: Final Meals of the Condemned 17:10

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Send us a textAn up-close look at what inmates have decided on for their last meal. What would you have?By Terence Allen

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History of the Guillotine 20:43

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Send us a textFrom the Reign of Terror in France, with which it is virtually synonymous, to its prevalent use by the Nazi regime during WWII, this is the history of the guillotine.By Terence Allen

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Killing the Cowards (WWI) 38:23

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Send us a textDesertion, cowardice, and sedition. Call it what you will, but the number of those ordered to shoot their own comrades will most likely surprise you. Join us as we learn about this forgotten corner of capital punishment.By Terence Allen

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Bad Actor: John Wilkes Booth and the Killing of Abraham Lincoln 21:53

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Send us a textActor, heartthrob, and killer. This is the wild and rollicking story of John Wilkes Booth's assassination of Abraham Lincoln.By Terence Allen

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Truly Shocking: The History of the Electric Chair 41:16

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Send us a textCome along with us as we delve into the gruesome device that has claimed the lives of more than 5,000 Americans since its advent in the late 19th century.By Terence Allen

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The Swingers Club: Hanging At the Tyburn Tree 23:57

3M ago23:57

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Send us a textLearn the history of the "tree" where thousands of England's most notorious criminals went to meet their maker for over 400 years.By Terence Allen