Best Kate Winn Podcasts (2024)

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15: Stacia Stark 1:13:37

14h ago1:13:37

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Hi friends! In this episode, The Romantasy Library interviews epic romantasy and urban fantasy romance author, Stacia Stark! This interview was so much fun; I want to be friends with Stacia IRL! Stacia has written the Deals with Demons series, Bargains with Beasts series, and Kingdom of Lies series! We discussed her life as a Kiwi and her love for …

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Episode #240 - Embedded Genres with Professor Jeannine Brown 48:19

1h ago48:19

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In this episode we’re joined by Professor Jeannine Brown, who is David Price Professor of Biblical Foundations at Bethel Seminary, a member of the NIV translation committee, and the author of a number of books on Hermeneutics and the Gospels as well as the book that we’re excited to discuss in this episode, Embedded Genres in the New Testament: Und…

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Episode #239 - Modern Genre Theory with Rev. Dr. Andrew Judd 1:04:20

9d ago1:04:20

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In this episode we’re joined by Rev. Dr. Andrew Judd, who is Deputy Principal and Lecturer in Old Testament at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia, and the author of the book we’re discussing in this episode, Modern Genre Theory: An Introduction for Biblical Studies (published by Zondervan Academic). Over the course of our conversation, Dr. Judd…

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14: Sarah A. Parker 1:27:59

6d ago1:27:59

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Hi romantasy lovers! The Romantasy Library interviews epic romantasy author, Sarah A. Parker. Sarah is so kind and brilliant; she is a true artist! I absolutely LOVED talking with her. I tried to play it cool, but let’s be real, she’s my favorite author! Sarah’s storytelling is masterful, immersive, and absolutely, captivating; her writing prose is…

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Episode #238 - Christian Dominionism & Nationalism with Dr. Valerie Hobbs 59:09

8d ago59:09

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In this episode we're joined by Dr. Valerie Hobbs (@vhobbs5), Senior Lecturer in the School of English at the University of Sheffield and author of No Love in War: A Story of Christian Nationalism (@MayflyBooks). In this episode we discuss Dr Hobb’s autoethnographic book about growing up in Christian Dominionism and the violence she witnessed and e…

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13: Cortney L. Winn 1:33:12

19d ago1:33:12

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Hi Romantasy Librarians! In this episode, I interview the very talented romantasy author, Cortney Winn. Cortney wrote Vesselless (now on submission!) and she is currently writing, Mateless, the prequel to Vesselless. This episode is so fun with a lot of laughter and discussions about her wild publishing journey; her passion for writing and her writ…

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Episode #237 - The Life of Eugene Peterson with Dr. Winn Collier 54:19

16d ago54:19

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In this episode we're joined by Dr. Winn Collier (@winncollier), Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Christian Imagination and Director of the Eugene Peterson Center for Christian Imagination at Western Theological Seminary (@westernsem) and author of A Burning in My Bones: The Authorized Biography of Eugene Peterson (@authenticmedia). In …

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12: Kara Douglas 1:09:05

6d ago1:09:05

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Hey everyone! The Romantasy Library interviews Romance Fantasy Author, Kara Douglas! She wrote Lunaria and Illuminance, (books 1 and 2 of a new romance fantasy series, The Unraveled Fate Series!) Book 2.5, Undying Lands, will be released 10.17.24! In this episode, we talk about little Easter eggs throughout her books, what’s to come for her as an a…

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Episode #236 - The Art of Biography Writing with Lucy S. R. Austen 42:30

16d ago42:30

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In this episode we're joined by Lucy S. R. Austen (@LucySRAusten) writer, editor, and author of the biography Elisabeth Elliot: A Life (@crossway). Over the course of our conversation, we discuss the process of biography writing and how one seeks to tell the story of a complex and influential person like Elisabeth Elliot. We explore the various cul…

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11: V.B. Lacey 1:08:01

13d ago1:08:01

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Hey friends! In this episode, The Romantasy Library interviews Vanessa Lacey (Pen name, VB Lacey!) Romance Fantasy Author of Long Live and Forever Reign!! Vanessa is so lovely — we discussed anxiety, imposter syndrome, her publishing journey and writing process, and of course, her characters!!! I absolutely recommend her completed duology and hope …

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Episode #235 - The Art & Purpose of Life Writing with Dr. Charles Marsh 1:18:41

20d ago1:18:41

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CW: suicide and mental health In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Charles Marsh, Commonwealth Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the Project on Lived Theology (@LivedTheology) at the University of Virginia and author of Strange Glory: A Life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer (@AAKnopf) and Evangelical Anxiety: A Memoir (@HarperOneBooks). In this …

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10: Haley Phelan 1:03:54

1M ago1:03:54

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In this week’s episode, The Romantasy Library interviews romantasy and contemporary romance author, Haley Phelan! Haley is an EXCEPTIONAL writer and storyteller. She is author of This Splintered Sea and The Love Spark. Haley’s book, This Splintered Sea, is on submission for publishing. I had the honor of reading her ePub and her book is absolutely …

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Episode #234 - Sexvangelicals with Jeremiah Gibson and Julia Postema 56:24

27d ago56:24

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In this episode we’re joined by Jeremiah Gibson and Julia Postema, licensed psychotherapists and certified sex therapists based in Utrecht, The Netherlands, hosts a podcast called Sexvangelicals. As we talk about in our discussion with them, their specialization as therapists is helping couples coming out of negative religious backgrounds. In our c…

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9: Nicole Platania 1:10:23

2M ago1:10:23

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Hi everyone! In this episode, The Romantasy Library interviews Fantasy Romance author, Nicole Platania. She’s the author of The Curse of Ophelia series. Nicole harbors a love for broken and twisty characters, stories that feel like puzzles, and all things romance. She can always be found with a cup of coffee or glass of wine in hand, ready to discu…

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Episode #233 - The Christmaker with Professor James McGrath 1:02:49

1M ago1:02:49

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In this episode we’re joined by Prof. James McGrath, who is the Clarence L. Goodwin Chair in New Testament Language and Literature at Butler University and the author of the book that we’re discussing here, Christmaker: A Life of John the Baptist (published by Eerdmans). Over the course of our conversation, we talk about biographical details that w…

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8: Hillary Raymer 1:20:17

2M ago1:20:17

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Hi everyone! In this episode, The Romantasy Library interviews Hillary Raymer, an author of fantasy romance and epic romantasy. She’s a wanderer, a storyteller, and the founder of BohoSoul Press! She has written The Faeven Saga: Crown of Roses, Throne of Dreams, Realm of Nightmares, and Void of Endings; as well as the new series, the Starstorm seri…

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Episode #232 - Ministers of Propaganda with Dr. Scott Coley 1:03:19

2M ago1:03:19

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In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Scott Coley, who is Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary’s University, and the author of the book we’re discussing in this episode: Ministers of Propaganda: Truth, Power, and the Ideology of the Religious Right (published by Eerdmans). Over the course of our conversation, we talk about the i…

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7: Tessonja Odette 1:38:45

2M ago1:38:45

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Hiya everyone! In this episode, The Romantasy Library interviews Tessonja Odette, an author of fantasy romance, fairytale retellings, and epic romantasy. She especially loves writing about brooding fae royals and the fierce ladies who hate-to-love them. She recently released A Rivalry of Hearts, an adult fantasy romcom with The Hating Game vibes. T…

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Episode #231 - The Legacy of Slavery in Edwards, Wesley, and Whitefield with Dr. Sean McGever 1:05:44

2M ago1:05:44

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In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Sean McGever, who is Area Director for Young Life in Phoenix and teaches at Grand Canyon University, and who is the author of Ownership: The Evangelical Legacy of Slavery in Edwards, Wesley, and Whitefield (published by IVP). Over the course of our conversation, Dr. McGever informs us about the relationship that …

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6: Miranda Lyn 1:21:55

2M ago1:21:55

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In this episode, The Romantasy Library interviews bad*ss author, Miranda Lyn. This conversation is spoiler free with limited talk about tropes to keep her books a unique experience for every reader! We talk about her inspiration for writing, her characters, writing process, finding a “balance” (which she has found doesn’t exist), her unique audio b…

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Episode #230 – Augustine & The Problem of the Christian Master with Dr. Matthew Elia 1:06:56

2M ago1:06:56

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In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Matthew Elia, who is assistant professor of theology, race, and environment at Saint Louis University, and the author of The Problem of the Christian Master: Augustine in the Afterlife of Slavery (published by Yale University Press). Over the course of our conversation we talk about what Augustine had to say abou…

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5: Penn Cole 1:26:16

2M ago1:26:16

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Penn Cole, internationally bestselling author of The Kindred Curse Saga, joins the Romantasy Library to discuss her writing process, her crazy cool background, imposter syndrome, pushing the publishing date for book 4, work/life balance, book crushes, bad*ss fmc, and what inspires her as an author! This conversation is SPOILER FREE! She’s amazing, …

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Episode #229 - The Qu'ran in Conversation with the Bible with Prof. David Pechansky 52:25

2M ago52:25

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In this episode we’re joined by Prof. David Pechansky, who is Professor Emeritus at the University of St. Thomas, and the author of the book we’re discussing in this episode, Solomon and the Ant: The Qu’ran in Conversation with the Bible (published with Cascade). Over the course of our conversation we talk about various thematic parallels that emer…

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4: AK Mulford 1:20:44

3M ago1:20:44

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AK Mulford, internationally bestselling author of The Five Crowns of Okrith series, Novellas, The Golden Court Series, and quirky romcoms, joins the Romantasy Library to discuss their writing process, our mutual love for their characters, neurodiversity and writing an inclusive series for all readers, and their compelling journey of becoming an aut…

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Episode #228 - The Hope in Our Scars with Aimee Byrd 56:09

2M ago56:09

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In this episode we’re joined by Aimee Byrd, who is the author of a number of books, including the one we’re discussing on this episode, The Hope in Our Scars: Finding the Bride of Christ in the Underground of Disillusionment (published with Zondervan). In our conversation, Aimee points to the hope that she has in the midst of the negativity that sh…

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3: Megan Scott 1:12:18

3M ago1:12:18

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Tune into this episode with Megan Scott, author of The Temptation of Magic, as she discusses her love of Romantasy, Fantasy, and Paranormal Romance books AND her writing process, how she became a “plotter,” the role of trauma in character development, AND our mutual love for Bridgerton and A Discovery of Witches. Guys, this is a goodie. Megan is a …

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Episode #227 - Learning to Disagree with Dr. John Inazu 46:04

3M ago46:04

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In this episode we’re joined by Dr. John Inazu, who is the Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law and Religion at Washington University in St. Louis, and the author of the book that we discuss in this episode, Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and Respect (published by Zondervan). Over the co…

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2: Tee Harlowe 1:11:59

3M ago1:11:59

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Tee Harlowe, Author of The Stolen Crowns Series, joins the Romantasy Library to discuss her writing process, the Enneagram, our mutual love for KC, and the grueling process of publishing! Join my podcast, focused on celebrating and promoting authors who write fanciful stories that make my heart sing! Tee’s website is: https://teeharlowe.com/ and yo…

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Episode #226 - Hurt and Healed by the Church with Ryan George 55:44

3M ago55:44

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CW: sexual and physical abuse, spiritual abuse, grooming, molestation, childhood trauma In this episode we're joined by Ryan George, who is the author of Hurt and Healed by the Church: Redemption and Reconstruction After Spiritual Abuse. During our conversation, Ryan tells us his story, which centers on how his father was an abusive pastor in the I…

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1: Dana Evyn 1:06:58

3M ago1:06:58

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Dana Evyn, Author of The Other Side of the Mirror, joins the Romantasy Library to discuss her writing process, her (amazing and brand spanking new) debut book, how she felt writing smut, the implications of mental health/trauma in the Romantasy world, and much more! Dana and I talk about our love of Romantasy, including fun tropes, other authors, a…

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Episode #225 - The Fundamentals of a Recovering Fundamentalist with Gabriel Gordon 1:05:29

3M ago1:05:29

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In this episode we’re joined by Gabriel Gordon, who is a master’s student in Theology at Marquette University and the author of the book that we discuss in this episode, The Fundamentals of a Recovering Fundamentalist: Reorienting towards the True, Good, and Beautiful (Wipf & Stock). In our conversation, Gabriel talks about how he deconstructed his…

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Episode #224 - The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism with Dr. Daniel Hummel 1:00:47

3M ago1:00:47

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In this episode we’re talking about Dispensationalism with Dr. Daniel Hummel, who is the Director of the Lumen Center and Upper House in Madison, WI, a research fellow in the History Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the host of the UpWords podcast, and the author of The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism: How the Evangelical Battl…

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Episode #223 - Paul and the Resurrection of Israel with Dr. Jason Staples 1:11:24

4M ago1:11:24

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In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Jason Staples, who is Asst Teaching Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at North Carolina State University, and the author of The Idea of Israel (CUP) as well as the more recent book that we’re discussing in this episode, Paul and the Resurrection of Israel (also with CUP). Over the c…

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Episode #222 - Gospel Media with Dr. Nicholas Elder 55:46

4M ago55:46

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In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Nicholas Elder, who is Associate Professor of New Testament at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary and the author of the book that we discuss in this episode, Gospel Media: Reading, Writing, and Circulating Jesus Traditions (published by Eerdmans). Over the course of our conversation, Dr. Elder talks a…

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West Africa - Why Sun and Moon Are Up in the Sky with Yacouba Sissoko and Bill Gordh 31:28

5M ago31:28

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Send us a Text Message. For this FolkTale episode, Bill plays banjo and is joined by Malian kora master, singer, and fellow storyteller Yacouba Sissoko. Yacouba was born to a well-known Djeli family in Kita, Mali. For centuries, Djelis have been the musical storytellers and keepers of the history and fables of their culture. The kora, a 21-stringed…

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Episode #221 - Pilgrim Journey with Professor Curtis Freeman 1:01:31

5M ago1:01:31

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In this episode we’re joined by Professor Curtis Freeman, who is Ruth D. Duncan Director of the Baptist House of Studies and Research Professor of Theology and Baptist Studies at Duke Divinity School, and he’s the author of Pilgrim Letters, and the book that we’re excited to discuss in this episode, Pilgrim Journey. In our conversation we talk abou…

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Episode #220 - Multilingual Church with Dr. Jonathan Downie 58:43

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In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Jonathan Downie (PhD, Heriot-Watt University), who is a Consultant Interpreter and Researcher in Multilingual Churches, and the author of Multilingual Church: Strategies for Making Disciples in All Languages (w/ William Carey Publishing). Over the course of our conversation, Dr. Downie articulates the importance …

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Episode #219 - Jesus Was A Refugee with Dr. Barnabas Aspray 46:58

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Dr. Barnabas Aspray is Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at St. Mary's Seminary and University in Baltimore, MD and the author of a recent article in the academic journal, Modern Theology, called "Jesus Was A Refugee: Unpacking the Theological Implications." In this episode Dr. Aspray addresses the topic of the refugee crisis around the wo…

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Episode #218 - Trauma & The Trinity with Rev. Dr. Scott Harrower 58:50

5M ago58:50

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CW: violence against children, assault, domestic partner violence, adverse religious experiences, suicide Rev. Dr. Scott Harrower is Lecturer in Christian Thought at Ridley College and an ordained minister in the Anglican Church. In this episode, Revd Dr. Harrower offers a theological response to trauma through the doctrine of the Trinity–reflected…

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Episode #217 - Trauma-Informed Evangelism with Dr. Elaine Heath and Dr. Charles Kiser 49:56

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CW: adverse religious experiences Dr. Charles Kiser is a pastor and theologian with Storyline Christian Community in Dallas, TX, and Dr. Elanie Heath is the former Dean of Duke Divinity School and the author of The Mystic Way of Evangelism and Loving the Hell Out of Ourselves (and Others). In this episode, we talk about Dr. Kiser’s and Dr. Heath’s …

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Episode #216 - Trauma-Informed Preaching with Dr. Matthew Kim 42:05

6M ago42:05

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CW: murder, depression Dr. Matthew D. Kim is the Professor of Practical Theology; Holder of the Hubert H. and Gladys S. Raborn Chair of Pastoral Leadership at Truett Seminary at Baylor University. In this episode, Dr. Kim introduces us to his book Preaching to People in Pain (Baker Academic, 2021) and his broader philosophies around trauma informed…

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Episode #215 - PIVOT with Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer 56:55

6M ago56:55

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CW: adverse religious experiences, church-related trauma, narcissistic leaders Dr. Scot McKnight is Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary and Laura Barringer is an author and a Kindergarten Teacher. In this episode, they summarize their two recent books (A Church Called Tov and Pivot). In the first part, in the light of abuse related to W…

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Episode #214 - Trauma & Moral Injury with Dr. Brian Powers 53:06

6M ago53:06

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CW: wartime violence, civilian casualities, suicide Dr. Brian Powers is Vann Fellow in Christianity and the Armed Forces and Executive Director of the International Centre for Moral Injury at Durham University. In this episode Dr. Powers defines the term “moral injury” and helps us to understand some of the applications of this term with respect to…

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Episode #213 - Trauma & The Hebrew Bible with Dr. Alexiana Fry 1:03:18

6M ago1:03:18

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CW: sexual assault, forced migration, intimate partner violence. Dr. Alexiana Fry is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Copenhagen and the author of Trauma Talks in the Hebrew Bible. In this episode, we talk about how she began working on this topic as well as several different texts that have or could be read in light of trauma (e.g., …

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Episode #212 - Ecological Trauma with Dr. Tim Middleton 43:42

7M ago43:42

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Dr. Tim Middleton is Tutorial Fellow in Theology & Director of the Centre for Baptist Studies at Regent’s Park College at Oxford University. In this episode, we talk about ecological trauma—the trauma experienced by the earth and as a result of climate change and other ecological conditions. Dr. Middleton explains how his work intersects with traum…

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Episode #211 - Racial Trauma with Pastor Juliet Liu 1:02:33

7M ago1:02:33

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CW: microaggressions, institutional trauma, intergenerational trauma Pastor Juliet Liu is a co-pastor of Life on the Vine in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, and she serves as Chair of the Board for Missio Alliance. In this episode, we talk about what constitutes racial trauma, how this occurs differently in different environments, how intergenera…

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Episode #210 - Trauma & Mental Illness with John Andrew Bryant 58:21

7M ago58:21

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CW: suicidal ideations, obsessive compulsive disorder In this episode we’re talking about trauma and mental illness with John Andrew Bryant. John Andrew Bryant is a caregiver, writer, and part-time street pastor in a small steel town outside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and he is the author of A Quiet Mind to Suffer With, published in 2023 with Lexham…

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Episode #209 - Domestic & Family Violence Trauma with Erica Mandi Manga (née Hamence) 1:07:31

7M ago1:07:31

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CW: Domestic and Family Violence Erica Mandi Manga (née Hamence), who is Associate Minister of Formation and Training at St Barnabas Broadway in Australia, joins us to talk about the trauma caused by Domestic and Family Violence. In this episode, we talk about Erica's work in resourcing churches, define "domestic and family violence," which encompa…

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Episode #208 - Sexual Harassment & Trauma with Tiffany Bluhm 51:41

7M ago51:41

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CW: Sexual Harassment, Gender-Based Discrimination Tiffany Bluhm is an author and speaker who serves at the intersection of justice and faith. In the book we feature her book Prey Tell. In this episode, she explains how women often experience abuses of power and portions of her story where she experienced sexual harassment and retaliation. She also…

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Episode #207 - Church and Gender-Related Trauma with Aimee Byrd 58:59

8M ago58:59

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CW: gender-based discrimination, religious trauma Aimee Byrd is the author of several books, including Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood and The Sexual Reformation. In this episode we hear Aimee recount her experiences of trauma in conjunction with her ministry as an author and speaker. She shares about her gender-based discrimination …

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