Best Dan Bruner Podcasts (2024)

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Teaching is Emotional with Diane Manser 50:29

13d ago50:29

50:29

Slowly but surely making our way back into the podcast feed! Diane Manser is here to talk about being a highschool teacher and an author of the new book, I Didn't Sign Up For This: One Teacher's Journey Through Emotional Fatigue To Personal Empowerment. Diane shares how her debut book came to be and what her goals are for who it will reach now that…

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Grandmother Stars, Mother Earth, Auntie Moon 43:02

27d ago43:02

43:02

We're celebrating a seven year plan coming together! Ever dreamt of seeing a solar eclipse in totality? Well, buckle up because Elizabeth and her whole family traveled to northeast Ohio and got to see a gorgeous day complete with 2024's solar eclipse. Join us as we share our favorite things about the sun, the moon, and the stars. Imagine experienci…

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We're Still Here! 32:08

4M ago32:08

32:08

We're so excited for another Everyday Thin Places episode after quite a while away! We chat about our energy coming back as we move from winter to spring. We're diving deep into all things spring! The ladies discuss Elizabeth's spring plans of the Broad Street Run, throwing the windows open, spring cleaning on Leap Day, as well as Rachael's "Elderl…

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Where'd You Park Your Spaceship?: An Interplanetary Tale of Love, Loss, and Bread by Rob Bell 55:03

9M ago55:03

55:03

Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso return with guest Rob Bell to discuss Rob's new book, "Where'd You Park Your Spaceship?". Starting with a discussion about this being a departure from Rob's previous works of nonfiction, we assure you that this sci-fi fiction book is very "Rob Bell". We're pretty sure Rob just became best friends with all of h…

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Trea Turner and The Rabbit Effect 44:50

9M ago44:50

44:50

It's Red October in Philadelphia, and Phillies fever is spreading. Symptoms include yelling, cheering, and . . . kindness? Elizabeth has been gushing to Rachael about Phillie's short stop Trea Turner for weeks now, so it's only right that we share his story with our listeners and invite you all to jump on the bandwagon of postseason baseball and tr…

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Psychedeladoula: Nicki Cowan 1:01:34

11M ago1:01:34

1:01:34

Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso interview Nicki Cowan, psychotherapist, end-of-life doula, and co-founder of the Philly Death Doula Collective. In this special episode, Nicki discusses awe, existential intensity, and the greater-than-human world. It was very interesting for us to learn more about Nicki's perspective. In this episode we cover…

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Healing and Learning in the Desert with Kay Bruner 50:24

11M ago50:24

50:24

Rachael and Elizabeth are back with Kay Bruner. They start the episode with some quick life updates from Kay, then begin talking about Kay's favorite aspects of life in the desert, "Agave Watch", and learning how to be okay with letting go. Featuring: Sedona, AZ Broken Arrow Hiking Trail Verde River Bitter Creek Villa The Trevor Project Reach Racha…

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Neighbors With No Doors featuring Josiah Haken 1:03:49

12M ago1:03:49

1:03:49

On this episode, our new friend Josiah Haken, CEO of City Relief in NYC shares about serving those stuggling with housing insecurity and food insecurity. Josiah skillfully walks us through how serving people experiencing homelessness is a thin place and how each of us can offer hospitality to our neighbors regardless of our context. Mentioned in to…

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Art, Music, and Light with Dan Martin and Michael Biello 1:08:50

1y ago1:08:50

1:08:50

Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso are joined by life partners and creative collaborators, Dan Martin and Michael Biello to discuss telling stories through art, music, and light. Dan and Michael skillfully walk us through how they create thin places for audiences all over the world and how they're currently working with Rachael and making new s…

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Where Possibility Plays - Rachael's Year of Truly Living 40:21

1y ago40:21

40:21

Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso reflect on this past year and catch up on what Rachael's been doing this year. Featuring: "season" in south Florida and how locals enjoy summertime being challenged professionally buying a condo on the water in "the Venice of America" and feeling "home" therapy https://e2mfitness.com/ a sneak peek of our next …

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Come on in, the water's fine! - Elizabeth's Year of Truly Living 43:04

1y ago43:04

43:04

After being coy for a while, on this episode, Elizabeth finally shares what has kept her busy most summers, and what's been keeping her busy this year. Featuring: human milk oligosaccharides finally welcoming a baby into the world without a mask! https://www.facebook.com/center.nonreligious.spirituality/ reclaiming and redefining "bedlum" with the …

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Cheers to three years! Happy Third Anniversary Everyday Thin Places! 43:30

1y ago43:30

43:30

In this episode, Rachael and Elizabeth talk through the story of calling this episode an "anniversary" and we talk about what to expect in the future from Everyday Thin Places. Thank you for listening and letting us celebrate this special occasion!By Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso

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Special Episode: Philly Sports Fanaticism as a Thin Place featuring Erik Johanson 55:19

1+ y ago55:19

55:19

In this very special episode, it's time for the Super Bowl. Joining us for the first time is Erik Johanson, Philadelphia sports fanatic. In the last 5 months, Philly fans have gotten quite a bit of excitement with both the Phillies and the Eagles competing in championship games. We talk to Erik about how his love for Phladelphia and it's sports tea…

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Happy (2nd) Birthday, Everyday Thin Places! 38:05

2y ago38:05

38:05

Rachael and Elizabeth react to Everyday Thin Places turning two years old, before reflecting on the amazing guests we have had the privilege to host. Plus, what’s next for Everyday Thin Places?! As promised, click here to read about the astounding good news announced this week that is a game changer in cancer research.…

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The Thin Places that Teachers Create 40:44

2y ago40:44

40:44

Elizabeth has been keeping busy making teacher appreciation gifts, and Rachael has been watching her teacher friends on social media as they wrap up the school year. It feels like a great time to talk about teachers and the impact the have made on our lives. •To share a teacher/student story for a future episode, reach us at everydaythinplaces@gmai…

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Unbelieve with Marla Taviano 1:07:48

2y ago1:07:48

1:07:48

This is a second episode with Marla Taviano because she HAS A NEW BOOK in the world! We explore the poetry within "Unbelieve - Poems on the Journey to Becoming a Heretic". From "I was wrong" to "God Loves Everyone" to "growing up evangelical" to "chirp chirp", every poem in this new book is eye-opening and relatable and honest and authentic. Everyd…

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Silence - Let's talk about it! 46:59

2y ago46:59

46:59

Rachael and Elizabeth record an actual conversation about silence! In their conversation, Rachael discusses her thoughts on how silence can be used as a weapon. Plus, Elizabeth talks about how she's gotten curious and open to silence. SPOILER: She's starting to offer spiritual direction and is using silence as a tool. Don't forget to rate and subsc…

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Silence as a Thin Place 8:47

2+ y ago8:47

8:47

Nope, this isn't a glitch or a mistake. We'll be back to talk about silence in our next episode. But for today we invite you to take 7 minutes of silence for yourself. Think of this as an experiment. As a treat. As an opportunity to experience an everyday thin place. Because sometimes there aren't words. Because sometimes silence is the friend that…

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Building a Blended Family featuring Angela Dobryznski 45:40

2+ y ago45:40

45:40

Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso are joined by Angela Dobrynski, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Grief Specialist. While Angela has a wealth of professional experience in the world of grief and loss, this conversation focuses on her own personal story of grief, loss and the surprises that led to her building the family that sh…

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Advance 42:21

2+ y ago42:21

42:21

Rachael and Elizabeth talk all about ADVANCING (most notably, the Battle of Little Round Top, chemotherapy, and athletic training). Also, Elizabeth shares about an advance she received in order to help her neighbors and her family. Everyday Thin Places appreciates its supporters! Want to support? Buy us a coffee! Sign up: https://www.everydaythinpl…

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Retreat 36:05

2+ y ago36:05

36:05

On this very special edition of "Everyday Thin Places", it's finally time for our first ever Everyday Thin Places RETREAT!!!!! We discuss our differing opinions on taking baths, our motivations for being in water, what we think about retreat, and some ideas for small everyday opportunities for retreats before we make the big announcement that we're…

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Oruguitas y Mariposas 43:03

2+ y ago43:03

43:03

Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso break down the everyday thin places we experienced in the Disney film, Encanto. Encanto is amazing, and if you haven't seen it yet, do yourself a favor and go watch this movie on Disney+. We will share some spoilers in this episode, but the movie is still worth watching even if it's been "spoiled". And of cour…

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Ways: Navigating Life's Obstacles, Week 5 21:00

2+ y ago21:00

21:00

This seven-week series unpacks seven habits laid out by Mark Batterson in his book, Win the Day: 7 Daily Habits to Help You Stress Less & Accomplish More. In this series, we will learn how to implement these seven habits into our daily lives, while also making meaningful lifestyle changes. These practices, rooted in the Bible, are done to honor Jes…

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Your Chrysalis with Melissa Jill Clark 32:58

2+ y ago32:58

32:58

Life Coach, Melissa Jill Clark joins us on the Everyday Thin Places podcast to talk about having all we need within us now, yoga as embodied prayer, and Melissa's poem that was recently published in book form: Your Chrysalis: A Message of Hope for End of Life. We really talk about everything. Yoga? Yes. Fulfilling our legacies? Obviously. Birth and…

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Ways: Navigating Life's Obstacles, Week 4 19:00

2+ y ago19:00

19:00

This seven-week series unpacks seven habits laid out by Mark Batterson in his book, Win the Day: 7 Daily Habits to Help You Stress Less & Accomplish More. In this series, we will learn how to implement these seven habits into our daily lives, while also making meaningful lifestyle changes. These practices, rooted in the Bible, are done to honor Jes…

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Stories for Community-building featuring Matt Gorkos 40:51

2+ y ago40:51

40:51

Today on the podcast, hosts Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso talk with Philadelphia-area-based pastor and author, Matt Gorkos. Matt has built Storied Church Ministry Consulting , focused on cultivating connections through stories. One of his latest efforts: The Storied Church: A Strategy for Congregational Renewal explores the power of a good…

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Ways: Navigating Life's Obstacles, Week 3 20:00

2+ y ago20:00

20:00

This seven-week series unpacks seven habits laid out by Mark Batterson in his book, Win the Day: 7 Daily Habits to Help You Stress Less & Accomplish More. In this series, we will learn how to implement these seven habits into our daily lives, while also making meaningful lifestyle changes. These practices, rooted in the Bible, are done to honor Jes…

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Ways: Navigating Life's Obstacles, Week 2 20:00

2+ y ago20:00

20:00

This seven-week series unpacks seven habits laid out by Mark Batterson in his book, Win the Day: 7 Daily Habits to Help You Stress Less & Accomplish More. In this series, we will learn how to implement these seven habits into our daily lives, while also making meaningful lifestyle changes. These practices, rooted in the Bible, are done to honor Jes…

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Happy Old Year, Happy New Year! (Again!) 22:18

2+ y ago22:18

22:18

Today on the podcast we go down memory lane - 2021 has been another doozy. We reflect on our hopefulness and cautious optimism last year at this time. Rachael reflects on the struggles that existed in 2021 as well as her ideas of how life would be once vaccines became available, and then Elizabeth shares her resolution that she made last year and t…

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Ways: Navigating Life's Obstacles, Week 1 17:00

2+ y ago17:00

17:00

This seven-week series unpacks seven habits laid out by Mark Batterson in his book, Win the Day: 7 Daily Habits to Help You Stress Less & Accomplish More. In this series, we will learn how to implement these seven habits into our daily lives, while also making meaningful lifestyle changes. These practices, rooted in the Bible, are done to honor Jes…

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Rachael's Recent Thin Places 24:37

2+ y ago24:37

24:37

In this special mini episode, Elizabeth interviews Rachael about the last six months of living back in her home state of Florida! Rachael talks about her latest projects and how this new lifestyle has become a thin place for her. Thanks for listening! Contribute to the show at https://ko-fi.com/everydaythinplaces. Email us at everydaythinplaces@gma…

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Elizabeth's Latest Thin Places 22:24

2+ y ago22:24

22:24

On this week's episode, Elizabeth Varaso shares about her latest thin place endeavor. Featuring: How she went from being the proud owner of 25 fragrance oils to owning 122 fragrance oils. Why she receives 55 pound bags of salt delivered to her home regularly. How Sharon Weiss fits into all of this. Everyday Thin Places is powered by subscribers lik…

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Miniature Thin Places 16:12

2+ y ago16:12

16:12

Rachael and Elizabeth celebrate miniature things. Elizabeth shares about her household's delight in the thin places of miniature things and Rachael talks (again) about her love of small dogs. Then, we talk about the power of miniature things working their ways into places that larger things cannot: little things can have huge impacts. You can email…

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Unto Us: Week 2 22:00

2+ y ago22:00

22:00

Jesus’s birth is a powerful display of God’s faithfulness to bring peace, hope, healing, and life to a lost and dying world. This four-week series explores the Christmas story by examining the relationship between the book of Isaiah and the purpose and work of Christ in the New Testament. Because of Jesus, we can experience the joy that comes throu…

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REPLAY (Episode 29): Hanukkah featuring Dr. Liam Robins 45:20

2+ y ago45:20

45:20

Just in time, it's the last night of Hanukkah and so we are replaying this episode from last year. In this episode, Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso are joined by Dr. Liam Robins to discuss Hanukkah, embracing Judaism as an adult, the "thin place" experience of lighting the Hanukkah candles, and more. Buy us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com…

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Unto Us: Week 1 20:00

2+ y ago20:00

20:00

Jesus’s birth is a powerful display of God’s faithfulness to bring peace, hope, healing, and life to a lost and dying world. This four-week series explores the Christmas story by examining the relationship between the book of Isaiah and the purpose and work of Christ in the New Testament. Because of Jesus, we can experience the joy that comes throu…

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Cycle of Lives featuring David Richman 47:16

2+ y ago47:16

47:16

This week Rachael and Elizabeth are hosting a conversation with David Richman, author of the book Cycle of Lives: 15 People's stories, 5,000 miles and a Journey through the Emotional Chaos of Cancer. After losing his sister June to cancer, David was inspired to push the limits of what his body was capable of, and to engage his heart and mind with t…

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Prepare The Way: Week 4 20:00

2+ y ago20:00

20:00

This four-week series teaches the importance of Advent, a special time in the Christian tradition. The time leading up to Christmas is a moment for believers to prepare to receive the gift of their King. Preparation takes a great deal of practice, readiness, some waiting, and trusting God will go above and beyond our expectations as Jesus comes to …

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Happy Thanksgiving (& Receiving)! 7:05

2+ y ago7:05

7:05

Rachael and Elizabeth give thanks for each other, for this podcast, and for our listeners. Plus, we take some time to share how you can help to support the podcast. Everyday Thin PLaces is powered by subscribers like you! To keep all our Everyday Thin Places content ad-free, consider making a donation by buying us a cup of coffee! To support the po…

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Prepare The Way: Week 3 22:00

2+ y ago22:00

22:00

This four-week series teaches the importance of Advent, a special time in the Christian tradition. The time leading up to Christmas is a moment for believers to prepare to receive the gift of their King. Preparation takes a great deal of practice, readiness, some waiting, and trusting God will go above and beyond our expectations as Jesus comes to …

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Generosity as a Thin Place 43:41

2+ y ago43:41

43:41

This week, we bring you a conversation about generosity as a thin place. More than anything, this episode felt like a really fun, yet super meaningful time of reflection. Featuring: different motivations for generosity the spiritual practice of generosity barriers to generosity Elizabeth's research into the origins of the word generosity a challeng…

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Prepare The Way: Week 2 21:00

2+ y ago21:00

21:00

This four-week series teaches the importance of Advent, a special time in the Christian tradition. The time leading up to Christmas is a moment for believers to prepare to receive the gift of their King. Preparation takes a great deal of practice, readiness, some waiting, and trusting God will go above and beyond our expectations as Jesus comes to …

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Nostalgia as a Thin Place 40:00

2+ y ago40:00

40:00

In celebration of the 65th episode of our podcast, this episode is all about nostalgia (New Kids on the Block, I Love Lucy, Goosebumps, etc.)! We are honored to take you on a nostalgic journey! To reach us, email everydaythinplaces@gmail.com. Visit https://www.everydaythinplaces.com/ Follow the podcast on Instagram (@everydaythinplaces).…

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Prepare The Way: Week 1 20:00

2+ y ago20:00

20:00

This four-week series teaches the importance of Advent, a special time in the Christian tradition. The time leading up to Christmas is a moment for believers to prepare to receive the gift of their King. Preparation takes a great deal of practice, readiness, some waiting, and trusting God will go above and beyond our expectations as Jesus comes to …

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REPLAY (Episode 22) : Horror Films featuring Jennifer Moorman 36:38

2+ y ago36:38

36:38

Rachel & Elizabeth have referenced this conversation so many times recently that it seemed worthy of a replay! Even with Halloween just having passed, you may still be in the mood for a good horror film, and the insights that film scholar and expert Jennifer Moorman has to offer will have you experiencing, yes, even horror films, as a thin place. J…

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Field Guide: Week 5 23:00

2+ y ago23:00

23:00

This five-week series covers the book of James, a letter that serves as a field manual for the Christian life. When we deal with trials, contentions, and lack of faith, James teaches us that we can still have joy in the midst of our circumstances. Find out more about Forefront Church at: http://forefront.org http://forefrontchurch.info http://faceb…

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Activism and Theology as Thin Places featuring Dr. Drew Hart 41:51

2+ y ago41:51

41:51

Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso discuss activism and theology as a thin place with Dr. Drew Hart. Drew is a writer and a speaker on topics of justice black theology, Anabaptism, and white supremacy and he follows in a long line of theologists who have done theology on the fly in the midst of struggling with justice and liberation. You’ll wan…

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Field Guide: Week 4 20:00

2+ y ago20:00

20:00

This five-week series covers the book of James, a letter that serves as a field manual for the Christian life. When we deal with trials, contentions, and lack of faith, James teaches us that we can still have joy in the midst of our circumstances. Find out more about Forefront Church at: http://forefront.org http://forefrontchurch.info http://faceb…

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Curiosity as a Thin Place 33:46

2+ y ago33:46

33:46

Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso check in with honesty, authenticity, and humor about curiosity as a thin place. We begin by talking about Elizabeth's far-fetched husband and his skeptical nature versus Elizabeth's curious nature. After talking through all the possible ways to view the world, Rachael and Elizabeth land on a good healthy way t…

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Field Guide: Week 3 21:00

2+ y ago21:00

21:00

This five-week series covers the book of James, a letter that serves as a field manual for the Christian life. When we deal with trials, contentions, and lack of faith, James teaches us that we can still have joy in the midst of our circumstances. Find out more about Forefront Church at: http://forefront.org http://forefrontchurch.info http://faceb…

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