Best Beyond Footnotes Podcasts (2024)

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The Cape Cod Boarding House 18:57

2h ago18:57

18:57

The podcast returns this week after a brief hiatus! Pastor Scott & his wife Maura took a trip to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary! While on this trip, Pastor Scott was reminded of an incredibly pivotal spiritual experience he had forty-five years ago in Massachusetts. Outro Song: Harry Chapin - Someone Keeps Calling My Name Click here to se…

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One Step Beyond (The Long Cosmos) 2:46:38

6d ago2:46:38

2:46:38

It’s the final leg of the Long Journey as Joel Martin and Deanne Sheldon-Collins answer our Invitation and return to discuss the fifth and final Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter Long Earth novel, 2016’s The Long Cosmos. It’s 2070, and a message has been received across the Long Earth: “JOIN US.” Joshua Valienté hears it and gets one of his headac…

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The Longer Footnote (recap of The Long Earth, The Long War, The Long Mars and The Long Utopia) 13:01

6d ago13:01

13:01

Our July episode about The Long Cosmos, fifth and final of the Long Earth series, is arriving on time! But we still thought you might appreciate a recap and reminder of what happened in the previous four novels. Was this helpful? Were you annoyed by the slight inaccuracies made for brevity? Do you double-dare us to do this for the Discworld series …

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Idols of the Heart 20:48

12d ago20:48

20:48

The Bible says a lot about idolatry and its dangers. Why was it difficult for people in the Old Testament to abstain from making images of God? Why was (and is) this such an important commandment? What does having "idol's" look like for us in modern times? Pastor Scott discusses all this & more in this week's episode! Click here to send us a text m…

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Government Mandated Faith? 19:29

21d ago19:29

19:29

In this episode, Pastor Scott gives his perspective on the idea that God's influence took a hit when He was "removed from the public sphere" via bans on the Bible & prayer. Is God's influence limited because of these factors? Are elements of the Christian faith being mandated via the government more helpful or hurtful to the cause? Click here to se…

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Self-Denial: Requirement or Choice? 19:18

28d ago19:18

19:18

In this episode, Pastor Scott reads & responds to a great viewer question regarding the topic of evolution. After that, he speaks on the topic of denying or "dying" to oneself. An often-misunderstood teaching that requires a deeper look into what Jesus was really getting at. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestio…

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Science & Scripture: Evolution vs. Intelligent Design 21:17

1M ago21:17

21:17

In this episode, Pastor Scott continues last week's discussion on science & scripture. Evolution, intelligent design, the age of the earth. All hot topics that often cause division amongst believers & non-believers alike...but should they? Song in the outro is Original Species by Audio Adrenaline. Click here to send us a text message! For comments,…

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Science & Scripture: An Overview 21:38

1M ago21:38

21:38

Is there tension between science and scripture? How does one uphold the authority of the Bible while also not speaking beyond what it affirms in regard to the scientific realities of our world? Is this tension something that cannot be resolved? Pastor Scott discusses all this and more in today's episode. Click here to send us a text message! For co…

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How to Get Below in Advertising (“The Hades Business”)

1M ago

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Writer, filmmaker and creative director Lucas Testro joins Liz and Ben on a trip down under to the Other Place as we discuss Terry Pratchett’s first ever published short story, 1963’s “The Hades Business”. Shady advertising man Crucible arrives home to find none other than old Nicholas Lucifer waiting for him in his study. But he hasn’t come to tak…

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The Gift of Listening 21:37

2M ago21:37

21:37

Having someone truly listen to you is an incredibly powerful thing. In those moments we feel heard, seen and cared for. In this episode, Pastor Scott dives into the intricacies of learning to listen while giving practical tips one can use to help develop the skill. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: …

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Jesus had a Mother 18:13

2M ago18:13

18:13

It's easy to forget that while Jesus was the son of God, he was also fully human just like us. A human with a mother. Pastor Scott starts off today's episode examining some passages that show what kind of relationship Jesus had with Mary, how he worried and cared for her throughout his life and even during his death. Pastor Scott then reflects on h…

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Eeek Club 2024 (subscriber questions)

2M ago

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It’s the 25th of May, which can only mean one thing: Geek Pride Day! Or Towel Day. Or the Glorious 25th of May and the Battle of Treacle Mine Road…okay, that’s three things. Why not add one more? This is the Pratchat Eeek Club: a bonus episode discussing Terry Pratchett-related topics selected by our “Eeek” tier subscribers. This year, the topics a…

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The Nuance of Joy & Gratitude 19:18

2M ago19:18

19:18

In this episode, Pastor Scott dives into some challenging verses from 1st Thessalonians. How does one always rejoice or give thanks despite difficult circumstances? Are we meant to be robots or force ourselves to feel good even when things are falling apart? Is there more than meets the eye to these passages? How do we frame them knowing how tough …

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Dealing with Spiritual Abuse 22:56

2M ago22:56

22:56

Today's episode tackles the very heavy subject of spiritual abuse. Pastor Scott shares a bit of his own experience in dealing with this problem throughout the years and then turns to the Bible to see what Jesus has to say about the subject. He also recommends some powerful resources for anyone that has been the victim of this dangerous form of abus…

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Wrong in the Start Place (Terry Pratchett Day 2024) 1:00:58

2M ago1:00:58

1:00:58

The scheduling goblins got us this month, and we’ve had to delay our planned short story episode. But while we get that sorted out, Ben’s embracing the chaos – and the theme of Terry Pratchett Day 2024, “Start in the Wrong Place”! Join him as he shares some of your stories of unusual places to start reading Pratchett. If you’d like to honour Terry,…

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Matters of the Heart 15:00

3M ago15:00

15:00

In this episode, Pastor Scott shares about an unexpected medical emergency he had last week, the anxiety that came with it, and ultimately, how grateful he is for the providence, love & comfort he received from the Lord. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org…

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Why These Books? 21:26

3M ago21:26

21:26

How did we end up with the books we have in the Bible? In this episode, Pastor Scott deep dives into the history of how the books that make up the Bible got there and the metrics they needed to meet to be accepted as inspired. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org…

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True Friendship 16:42

3M ago16:42

16:42

In this episode, Pastor Scott shares an awesome surprise he got to experience this past Sunday and gives some thoughts on the topic of friendship. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.orgBy Scott Fisher

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The Power of Prayer 20:27

3M ago20:27

20:27

Prayer is one of the most important aspects of the Christian Faith. However, for many, it can be a difficult thing to put into practice. How long should we pray? Do the words matter? Is it just the act of talking to God that's the most important? Pastor Scott covers all this and more in this week's episode. Click here to send us a text message! For…

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Real Men Don’t Drink...Decaf (Monstrous Regiment) 2:47:12

3M ago2:47:12

2:47:12

Kiwi writer and poet Freya Daly Sadgrove joins Liz and Ben from Sydney as we adjust our uniforms and march into the horrible realities of war (class, gender and literal) to discuss Terry Pratchett’s thirty-first Discworld novel, 2003’s Monstrous Regiment. Polly Perks has cut off her hair, put on some trousers and joined the army under the name of O…

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Politics & Religion 21:51

4M ago21:51

21:51

In this episode, Pastor Scott tackles two hot topics you never bring up at the dinner table. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.orgBy Scott Fisher

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The Power of the Resurrection 18:14

4M ago18:14

18:14

The Easter season is upon us! Pastor Scott takes this episode to discuss the incredible importance & power of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.orgBy Scott Fisher

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The First News Blast (Discworld book and RPG news) 26:19

4M ago26:19

26:19

Our Monstrous Regiment episode still isn’t quite ready, so we’ve had to push it to April. In the meantime, Ben gets nerdy about some recent Discworld and Pratchett news about books and roleplaying games. A few brief notes: “50 Years of Terry Pratchett” was actually announced in November 2021, marking fifty years since the publication of The Carpet …

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Which Translation? 20:29

4M ago20:29

20:29

It seems there are many different translations of the Bible. How do you pick one? Do they say different things? Which is best? In this Episode, Pastor Scott tackles the history of translating the Bible and clears up some misconceptions and common questions he's been asked in regard to this topic. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, …

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Dealing with Anxiety 21:42

4M ago21:42

21:42

We live in a time where anxiety is at an all-time high. In this episode, Pastor Scott shares some of his personal struggles with anxiety, his analysis of what the Bible has to say to say on the topic, and practical tips that can be used to help better handle this very difficult emotion. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions …

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Can We Trust Our Bibles? 20:13

4M ago20:13

20:13

How do we know that the book we have in our hands today is the Bible as it was originally written? In this episode, Pastor Scott dives deep into this foundational question. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.orgBy Scott Fisher

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A Monstrous Delay (IWD bonus mini-episode) 5:35

4M ago5:35

5:35

Our Monstrous Regiment episode won’t be ready until later in the month, but we didn’t want to let International Women’s Day pass without some kind of comment. So here’s a mini episode in your feed recommending some other Pratchett and Discworld podcasts hosted by women and non-binary folks. Here’s a list of the Discworld podcasts Ben mentioned: The…

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When Prayers Go Unanswered 20:58

5M ago20:58

20:58

In this episode, Pastor Scott discusses the topic of prayer and more specifically, prayer that goes unanswered. What do we do and how should we feel when it seems like God is silent? Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.orgBy Scott Fisher

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Does Faith Require Evidence? 19:40

5M ago19:40

19:40

In this episode, Pastor Scott responds to some listener questions on the nature of Faith. How do we define it? Does it require evidence or not? What does the Bible say about it? Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.orgBy Scott Fisher

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Challenges to Faith 21:52

5M ago21:52

21:52

In this episode, Pastor Scott discusses some of the challenges & tough questions he has experienced (and been asked about) regarding the Christian Faith. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.orgBy Scott Fisher

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Back To Basics: The Bible's Claims 21:07

5M ago21:07

21:07

In this episode, Pastor Scott continues his discussion on the claims the Bible makes, citing internal evidence from specific passages that it is indeed a revelation from God. He also discusses the incredible variety of styles & writers it has over its 1600-year history, while somehow still maintaining unity throughout. Click here to send us a text …

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...And That Spells Trouble (Guards! Guards! board game) 1:36:30

5M ago1:36:30

1:36:30

In this very three-quarters-of-a-century episode, Liz, Ben and guest Dr Melissa Rogerson get out the eight-sided dice and roll for initative – or at least cunning – as we play the 2011 board game, Guards! Guards!, designed by Leonard Boyd and David Brashaw, and based on the Discworld novels by Terry Pratchett. The eight great spells have escaped fr…

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A Tribute to Doc 14:25

6M ago14:25

14:25

In this episode, Pastor Scott pays tribute to Ralph Kirchhofer aka "Doc", an individual that had a profound impact on him during his high school years. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.orgBy Scott Fisher

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Back To Basics: Studying the Bible 20:02

6M ago20:02

20:02

In this episode, Pastor Scott shares a bit more about his upbringing & spiritual journey. He also reads an email sent in from a listener (who asks some great questions) & offers up some practical tips and resources for studying the Bible. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org…

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Back To Basics: What is the Christian Faith? 19:37

6M ago19:37

19:37

In this episode, Pastor Scott discusses the basics of the Christian Faith while sharing some of his own background and experience along with a story about...Vince Lombardi? Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.orgBy Scott Fisher

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Introduction 7:26

6M ago7:26

7:26

Pastor Scott outlines what made him want to start Footnotes For Faith and what you can expect from the podcast going forward. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.orgBy Scott Fisher

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Hogswitch (with Rhianna Pratchett and Gabrielle Kent) 1:19:59

6M ago1:19:59

1:19:59

In this very special Hogswatch-adjacent episode of Pratchat, Liz and Ben don’t discuss a Terry Pratchett book! Instead, they interview Rhianna Pratchett and Gabrielle Kent, authors of Tiffany Aching’s Guide to Being a Witch. Tiffany Aching’s Guide to Being a Witch is a new lavishly illustrated guidebook to witchcraft, compiled by the famous young w…

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This Christmas Goes to Eleven (Father Christmas’ Fake Beard) 1:42:51

8M ago1:42:51

1:42:51

In this very special Christmas episode, Liz and Ben fly without a guest as they turn the seasonal silliness up to maximum and discuss all eleven stories in Terry Pratchett’s 2017 collection of short Christmas stories, Father Christmas’s Fake Beard. It’s not always easy being Father Christmas. You might be forced out of home by a rogue submarine or …

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In Process: An Interview with Will Butler 17:33

8M ago17:33

17:33

Playwrights Horizons' Literary Director Lizzie Stern sat down with Oscar-nominated and Grammy-winning musician Will Butler, formerly of Arcade Fire, to talk about the songs of Stereophonic. Their conversation spans childhood theater, the magic of songwriting, and includes a special snippet of Will singing one of his songs from the show. David Adjmi…

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How Did Discworld Get to 40? (40th Anniversary Special) 42:52

8M ago42:52

42:52

24 November 2023 marks forty years since Terry Pratchett’s The Colour of Magic was first published. That’s right – it’s Discworld’s fortieth birthday! To celebrate, join Pratchat producer and co-host Ben McKenzie as he – and a bunch of special guests – try to figure out why that book, and moreso the Discworld series it started, have endured for so …

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The Masked Dancer (“Turntables of the Night") 1:45:11

9M ago1:45:11

1:45:11

Unlike some DJs, Liz and Ben do take requests – like this month’s short story! They’re joined by comedian and DJ Andrew McClelland to spin discs with the soul collector, as they discuss Terry Pratchett’s 1989 short story “Turntables of the Night”. John, one half of the “Hellfire Disco” mobile DJ business, is helping the police with their enquiries.…

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Playwrights Perspective: Milo Cramer 4:15

9M ago4:15

4:15

Writer and performer of School Pictures, Milo Cramer gives you a look at the tumultuous lives of NYC students and the precipice their tutors find themselves on.

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In Conversations: Milo Cramer, Ikechukwu Ufomadu, and Alex Tatarsky 37:54

9M ago37:54

37:54

A peek behind the curtain with the writer/performers behind Playwrights Horizons' upcoming solo shows, performed in repertory this fall. School Pictures, written and performed by Milo Cramer Amusements, written and performed by Ikechukwu Ufomadu Sad Boys in Harpy Land, created and performed by Alexandra Tatarsky…

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It Belongs in a University (The Science of Discworld IV: Judgement Day) 2:14:44

10M ago2:14:44

2:14:44

Liz and Ben are blessed by two returning guests, the Rev Dr Avril Hannah-Jones and Dr Charlotte Pezaro, as they go on one last visit to Roundworld – this time as clerics, wizards and librarians clash over who should take ownership. It’s Terry Pratchett’s fourth and final collaboration with Ian Stewart and Jack Cohen, 2013’s The Science of Discworld…

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Punching Up (“Theatre of Cruelty") 1:50:23

11M ago1:50:23

1:50:23

Liz and Ben are joined by guest author Caimh “C. K.” McDonnell as they read a very early and very short chapter in the history of the Watch: Terry Pratchett’s 1993 short Discworld story, “Theatre of Cruelty”. When the Watch discover a murdered entertainer with pockets full of change, a string of sausages round his neck, and no witnesses to the crim…

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On Stereophonic: David Adjmi and Will Butler 20:15

11M ago20:15

20:15

In conversation with playwright David Adjmi and Arcade Fire's Will Butler, discussing Stereophonic, the first show in our '23-'24 season. Stereophonic Written by David Adjmi Songs by Will Butler Directed by Daniel Aukin Tickets available now at phnyc.org Podcast produced by Chelcie Parry

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Discus Ex Machina (Strata) 2:22:18

12M ago2:22:18

2:22:18

We engage the matrix drive and set course for the Discworld that might have been, as EJ Mann joins us to discuss Terry Pratchett’s first attempt at writing a flat Earth, 1981’s Strata. 200-year-old human Kin Arad works for the Company building planets – the traditional, oblate spheroid kind. So when deep space pioneer Jago Jalo shows up wearing an …

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Long Fall Sally (The Long Utopia) 2:49:23

12M ago2:49:23

2:49:23

We travel from Victorian London to the ends of an Earth as Deanne Sheldon-Collins returns to the podcast to face the consequences of three books’ worth of bad decisions in the fourth Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter Long Earth novel, The Long Utopia. It’s 2052. Datum Earth is dying a slow death in the wake of the Yellowstone eruption. The Earths …

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The Long Footnote (recap of The Long Earth, The Long War and The Long Mars) 13:19

1y ago13:19

13:19

Our July episode about The Long Utopia, fourth of the Long Earth series, is going to be late! To tide you over for the next week or so, here’s a long footnote of a bonus episode presenting a quick recap of the Long Earth so far. Was this helpful? Would you like a recap like this for any of the other series we cover? Do you dare us to do this for th…

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We’re on a Road to Elsewhere (Pratchett news and Discworld Convention interview) 58:05

1y ago58:05

58:05

We had very little wriggle room this month, so when we couldn’t record at the scheduled time, we had to postpone our episode about Strata. To make sure you’re not left hanging, Ben has conjured up this bonus episode on his own! He’ll discuss the latest news in the world of Terry Pratchett – and there’s surprisingly a lot – and also have a quick cha…

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