Best Chris Paulin Podcasts (2024)

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The Incredible Gospel of Judas (Iscariot) 47:59

2d ago47:59

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How would you respond if I told you that, actually, Judas was the only disciple who understood what Jesus was doing on earth? Or that I said that Jesus is unrelated to the God who created the world? Or that the God who created the world is not the same as the one who created humans? From a modern Christian point of view, those are blasphemous state…

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Colin Blunstone 54:54

7d ago54:54

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Colin Blunstone is best known as the lead vocalist of the iconic British rock band The Zombies. Formed in the early 1960s, The Zombies became pioneers of the British Invasion, with Blunstone's distinctively ethereal and breathy vocals shaping the band's unique sound. The group achieved international fame with hits like "She's Not There" and "Time o…

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Did Paul Actually Write the Pauline Epistles? 44:41

9d ago44:41

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Writings attributed to the apostle Paul make up a large swathe of the New Testament, and have been of fundamental importance in the development of Christian theology. However, there are some serious questions over whether Paul actually wrote everything attributed to him. What texts do scholars think are not as…legitimate as they could be, and what …

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Claudia Hammond, Chris Lintott and Jakko Jakszyk - Part 2 - Latitude 2024 51:14

9d ago51:14

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Here is Part 2 of our Friday session in the bookshop at this year's Latitude Festival. Jakko Jakszyk and Prof Chris Lintott are still on the couch with Robin and are now joined by Prof Claudia Hammond to talk about her new book, The Keys to Kindness. This extended video version is exclusive to Patreon and Substack paid subscribers.…

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Gavin Friday 53:01

14d ago53:01

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Gavin Friday, born Fionán Martin Hanvey on October 8, 1959, in Dublin, Ireland, is an eclectic artist whose career spans music, visual arts, and film. He first gained prominence in the late 1970s as the frontman of the post-punk band The Virgin Prunes, known for their avant-garde performances and experimental sound. The band, closely associated wit…

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Does Acts Portray Paul the Way Paul Portrays Paul? 37:57

17d ago37:57

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The Apostle Paul is a central figure in early Christianity, and features strongly in the New Testament in his own letters, and as a character in the Acts of the Apostles. But is the Paul of Acts the same man as the Paul of the Epistles? Does the writer of Acts change Paul's character and teachings, and why?…

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Jakko Jakszyk and Chris Lintott - Part 1 49:22

17d ago49:22

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We did over 6 hours of live book chats in the newly created Robin's Book Corner at this year's Latitude Festival back in the late summer. In this first episode, Robin is joined by Jakko Jakszyk of King Crimson to talk about his upcoming memoir, Who's the Boy With the Lovely Hair, and Prof Chris Lintott to chat about his latest book Our Accidental U…

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Glen Matlock 55:35

21d ago55:35

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Glen Matlock: From Sex Pistols' Anarchy. Clashes with John Lydon. Still fighting the establishment. To watch this go here; www.popthehistorymakers.com Glen Matlock is a legendary British musician, songwriter, and bassist, best known as one of the founding members of the iconic punk rock band, the Sex Pistols. A pivotal figure in the rise of the pun…

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Celebrating Two Years of Misquoting Jesus: Your Questions, Bart’s Answers 49:00

22d ago49:00

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A Second-Anniversary LIVE Q&A! Listeners ask their questions, and Bart tries to answer them. Rapid fire for an hour!

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Francesco Mellina 55:28

27d ago55:28

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Francesco Mellina is a renowned photographer, best known for capturing the vibrant music and cultural scene in Liverpool during the late 1970s and early 1980s. ⁠ ⁠ To watch this www.popthehistorymakers.com ⁠ In this podcast we concentrate on his work in the book - Total Stranger, Unseen photographs of Pete Burns and Dead or Alive between 1978 and 1…

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Why Should We Think Luke and Acts Have the Same Author? 41:19

1M ago41:19

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The Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles are widely understood to be a two-volume set, written by a single author. Given that we’ve spoken before on Misquoting Jesus about how difficult it is to identify authors of ancient texts, why are scholars so sure that these two texts share the same author? Who was that author, and why write two books…

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Alexis Pauline Gumbs 46:28

1M ago46:28

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If you've heard Robin at any point in the past few years, you've probably heard him singing the praises of Alexis Pauline Gumbs' book Undrowned. So when she was briefly in the UK recently with her new book, Survival Is a Promise, we just had to catch up for a chat! Support the show by subscribing at patreon.com/cosmicshambles…

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Phil Harding Mixmaster and Producer 1:07:26

1M ago1:07:26

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Phil Harding is a renowned British music producer and audio engineer, best known for his work in the 1980s and 1990s. He gained prominence as a key member of the Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW) production team, contributing to a string of hits for pop acts such as Kylie Minogue, Rick Astley, and Dead or Alive. To watch on YouTube go here; www.popthehis…

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Pontius Pilate in a Different Light: A Little Known Apocryphal Gospel 46:44

1M ago46:44

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Pontius Pilate is a relatively minor figure in the gospels of the New Testament, but one who plays a vital role as the Roman official in charge of Jesus’ sentencing. Given that he’s the face of Rome in the New Testament Gospels, he’s presented in a surprisingly positive light! The same is true for his appearances in some other early Christian writi…

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Wolverhampton Literature Festival - Josie Long's Because I Don't Know What You Mean and What You Don't 51:59

1M ago51:59

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In the first episode of a new limited series of Book Shambles Robin and Josie take the stage at the Wolverhampton Art Gallery to talk about Josie's debut book, a collection of short stories titled Because I Don't Know What You Mean and What You Don't. They chat about the differences in writing a book to writing for stand up, early literary influenc…

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Little known ABBA facts 39:42

1M ago39:42

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Carl Magnus Palm on the facts you may not know behind ABBA'S most streamed songs Watch all the videos at; www.popthehistorymakers.com Swedish author and historian, Carl Magnus Palm, is best known for his extensive research on the iconic pop group ABBA. He is considered one of the foremost authorities on the band, having written numerous books that …

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What Are the Synoptic Gospels? 37:55

1M ago37:55

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The phrase "synoptic gospels" is thrown around a lot in Biblical scholarship, but what does it mean, and why are they important? Are they as similar as people seem to think, and what do non-academics get wrong about them? Today, Megan is joined by Dr. Mark Goodacre, professor of Religious Studies and expert in all things synoptic, to answer these q…

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Martin McAloon of Prefab Sprout 54:06

2M ago54:06

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Martin McAloon remains a key figure in the legacy of Prefab Sprout, continuing his tour of acoustic versions of his brother Paddy's songs. He maintains he was only a bass player, but we all know he's been much more than that. ⁠ ⁠ To watch these interviews on YouTube go here; www.popthehistorymakers.com ⁠ Martin McAloon is a British musician best kn…

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Did Early Christians Believe in Reincarnation? 35:54

2M ago35:54

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Many people in the modern western world view reincarnation as a belief predominately from eastern religions - especially buddhism and hinduism. Believe it or not, reincarnation was also a theological concept for some early Christians! How does what early Christians taught about reincarnation differ from what we understand it to be? Was it a common …

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Kevin Godley - A Life of Experimantation 59:37

2M ago59:37

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British musician, songwriter, and music video director, Kevin Godley was born on October 7, 1945, in Prestwich, England. Best known as a founding member of the progressive rock band 10cc, which achieved commercial success in the 1970s with hits like "I'm Not in Love" and "Dreadlock Holiday." Godley played a crucial role in shaping the band's sound …

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Where Was Christianity on its 100th Birthday? 45:00

2M ago45:00

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Welcome everyone to a very special episode of Misquoting Jesus - our 100th episode! In keeping with our centesimal celebration (hey, it's a word!), we’re going to be exploring the world of Christianity 100 years after Jesus’ death. Was Christianity still a small, persecuted offshoot of apocalyptic Judaism, or had it spread far and wide? Was it stil…

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Pauline Henry; The Chimes 1:27:19

2M ago1:27:19

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Pauline Henry is a renowned British-Jamaican singer, best known as the powerful lead vocalist of the 1990s band The Chimes. ⁠ ⁠ Watch the interview at; ⁠https://youtu.be/w-wB7rBJVf0 ⁠ With her soulful voice and dynamic stage presence, she helped catapult the band to international fame, particularly with their hit cover of U2's "I Still Haven't Foun…

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What Does the Bible Say about Abortion? 42:15

2M ago42:15

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The Bible is frequently invoked in the ongoing national debates about abortion, almost always to show that abortion is murder and strictly forbidden. Is that true? This episode is not meant to resolve the issue about whether abortion should ever be considered a legitimate procedure or not. The focus is on what the Bible actually says. Does it conde…

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Veronica Swift 1:00:58

2M ago1:00:58

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Veronica Swift is a highly acclaimed jazz vocalist known for her extraordinary technique, versatility, and captivating stage presence. Born into a musical family—her father is jazz pianist Hod O'Brien, and her mother is singer Stephanie Nakasian—Swift grew up immersed in the world of jazz, performing at an early age. She gained significant recognit…

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How to Detect a Forgery: The Secret Gospel of Mark 44:08

2M ago44:08

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New manuscripts discoveries in Biblical studies are often outed as forgeries, But sometimes -- rarely -- they turn out to be authentic. How do scholars distinguish between fact and fiction, especially when they only have access to photographs or copies? Is it possible for a text to pass all authenticity tests and still be a clever forgery? Today we…

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Paul and Jesus at Odds 39:45

5M ago39:45

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Were Jesus and Paul were on different pages when it came to the most important issue for them both, how a person can be saved? In this episode, Bart and Megan explore Gospels and the letters of Paul to see where these two pivotal figures share many similar views and yet appear to stand completely at odds on the major question. If they did, then is …

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Did Jesus Really Go to Hell? 46:14

5M ago46:14

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In this episode, Bart and Megan dive into the ancient doctrine called the "Harrowing of Hell," which is still believed by millions today. But what are we to make of idea that Jesus' salvation was universal? Literally everyone gets saved?

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Christian Monks in a Desert Full of Sound 37:29

5M ago37:29

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Most of us think of early Christian monks moving into the desert to escape the chaos and noise of civilization to lead the quiet contemplative life. In a fascinating study by Kim Haines-Eitzen we learn that in fact the desert was and is unexpectedly filled with sound. Based on her high-tech own recordings in some of the major deserts of the world, …

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David Maurici; Author 41:14

5M ago41:14

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For 15 months after he was released from prison, Michael Alig, also known as the Party Monster, lived with David Maurici. Sour Candy & Chaos chronicles the crazy situations that swirled around Michael Alig during his post-prison return to New York City. This is the story of his new book; SOUR CANDY and CHAOS; My Life with the Party Monster - the af…

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