Best Melanie Nolan Podcasts (2024)

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Postmodern Realities Episode 400: Rage Against the Dying of the Light: Christopher Nolan’s Fighting Filmography 55:13

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Phil Tallon about his online article, “Rage Against the Dying of the Light: Christopher Nolan’s Fighting Filmography”. https://www.equip.org/articles/rage-against-the-dying-of-the-light-christopher-nolans-fighting-filmography/ **Editor’s Note: This article contains spoilers for…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 399: A Review of Dancing For The Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult 59:41

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with Lindsey Medenwaldt about the Netflix Documentary Series: Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult. Other recent articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 376 Jeff and Shaleia Divine and Escaping Twin Flames UniverseT.V. Series Review-‘Escaping Twin Flames’: Why People are Falling for the …

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The Power of Connection | Miki Tomita | HIH 20 1:37:46

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Miki is the founder and CEO of Education Incubator. She began her career in biosystems engineering, then moved into education where she spent 20 years in teaching, administration and curriculum development. She reflects on the positive changes she's seen in the classroom, and shares lessons from growing up in a tight-knit community on Maui, the imp…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 398 Charlotte Mason, Education, and a Love of Learning 1:01:50

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Shannon Whiteside about her online article, “Charlotte Mason, Education, and a Love of Learning" https://www.equip.org/articles/charlotte-mason-education-and-a-love-of-learning/By The Christian Research Institute

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Telling Stories Worth Watching | Melanie Kosaka | HIH 19 36:52

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Melanie is a media producer, a James Beard award-winner for Best National Cooking Series, and winner of an Emmy Award for best historical, cultural, religious documentary. She shares stories from her career in media production, starting on the mainland working on music videos, coming home and working at PBS, and what she's up to now. Follow Melanie…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 397 Leaving a Practical Legacy: Understanding Medicalized Dying and Preparing for Incapacitation or Death 1:07:39

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Elizabeth Reynolds Turnage about her online article, “Leaving a Practical Legacy: Understanding Medicalized Dying and Preparing for Incapacitation or Death.”https://www.equip.org/articles/leaving-a-practical-legacy-understanding-medicalized-dying-and-preparing-for-incapacitatio…

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Fighting Family Homelessness in Hawaiʻi | Ryan Catalani | HIH 18 1:29:04

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Since high school, Ryan has been drawn to helping address the homelessness crisis in our state. Today he serves as Executive Director at Family Promise of Hawaiʻi, an organization dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness for families with children. Ryan shares about his family history of his grandparents fleeing their home country and starti…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 396 How Traditional Are Tradwives: Evaluating the Social Media Movement 1:07:54

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her online article, “How Traditional Are Tradwives: Evaluating the Social Media Movement”. This is also part of an ongoing column entitled, “Theological Trends”. https://www.equip.org/articles/how-traditional-are-tradwives-evaluating-the-social-media-movement…

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Gratitude, Storytelling & Becoming a Dad | Andrew Tran | HIH 17 1:11:32

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Andrew is the co-founder and creative director of Redefined Media, and one of the hosts of UNCUT Hawaiʻi. His parents and grandparents immigrated to the US from Vietnam, and instilled in him a sense of gratitude for the opportunities and blessings he has today. We talk about the decision to stay in Hawaiʻi, the challenges of navigating family dynam…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 395 ‘Furiosa’, ‘Mad Max’, and the Modern Apocalyptic Myth 1:06:21

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett about his online review article, “‘Furiosa’, ‘Mad Max’, and the Modern Apocalyptic Myth“. [Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.] https://www.equip.org/articles/furiosa-mad-max-and-the-modern-apocalyptic-myth/ Other recent articl…

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Addressing Food Insecurity | Brandon Tomita | HIH 16 1:07:47

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Brandon has always been self-motivated, so his parents weren't worried when he switched from medicine to business. He served as COO of Wahiawa General Hospital before becoming Executive Director of Aloha Harvest. He shares some career and leadership lessons, and through his stories (including self-inflicted fitness challenges like doing 45,000 push…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 394 Marketing An “Almost” Jesus—Evaluating The “He Gets Us” Campaign 54:35

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Bob Perry about his online article, "Marketing An “Almost” Jesus—Evaluating The “He Gets Us” Campaign." https://www.equip.org/articles/marketing-an-almost-jesus-evaluating-the-he-gets-us-campaign/ Other recent articles and podcasts by this author: Episode 367 Just War 5.0 On th…

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Unlocking Potential With Performing Arts | Allan Lau | HIH 15 1:15:45

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Allan is a public school teacher, a founding member of 24-VII Danceforce, and Program Coordinator for The I’m A Bright Kid Foundation (IABKF). He shares lessons learned working with Castle High School theater teacher Ronald E. Bright and his incredible wife Aunty Mo, his experience helping people find their spiritual gifts while serving as an Assis…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 393: Refuting The View: Religion Is A Myth, But Science Is The Truth 44:54

2M ago44:54

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Doug Groothuis about his online article, “Refuting The View: Religion Is A Myth, But Science Is The Truth” https://www.equip.org/articles/refuting-the-view-religion-is-a-myth-but-science-is-the-truth/ This is part of ongoing column series from Doug Groothius entitled, “Cultural…

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Healing Communities With a Foundation of Aloha | Venus Kauʻiokawēkiu Rosete-Medeiros | HIH 14 1:20:38

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Venus went to college to become a film director, but working at a summer program for kids changed her path. Today she serves as President and CEO of Hale Kipa, which specializes in working with youth and their families who often have nowhere else to turn. Venus shares how she has been shaped by challenges and inspirational people in her life, and b…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 392 Review of “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” and the Mythologizing of Evolutionary Humanism 59:00

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett about his online movie review article, “Review of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and the Mythologizing of Evolutionary Humanism“ https://www.equip.org/articles/review-of-kingdom-of-the-planet-of-the-apes-and-the-mythologizing-of-evolutionary-humanism/ .[Editor’s…

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Learning To Be Proud of Yourself | Kolby Moser | HIH 13 1:21:25

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Kolby is a Native Hawaiian filmmaker, founder of Aria Studios and one of the hosts of UNCUT Hawaiʻi. She shares how her dad inspires her to put in the work to get better, her main goal when it comes to parenting, her journey to self-love and being proud of herself, and how she came up with the film Hometown Legends which captures the stories of kūp…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 391 Who May Come To The Lord’s Table—Eucharistic Welcome And Warning 43:10

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Matthew M Kennedy about his online article, “Who May Come To The Lord’s Table—Eucharistic Welcome And Warning.https://www.equip.org/articles/who-may-come-to-the-lords-table-eucharistic-welcome-and-warning/ Other recent articles and podcast with this author:Episode 368 Christian…

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The Power of Laughter and Telling Our Own Stories | Kimee Balmilero | HIH 12 1:24:15

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Kimee left Hawaiʻi at 17 to join the national touring company of Miss Saigon, then spent many years performing on the continent before returning home where she started improvhi (Improv Hawaii) and got a recurring role on Hawaii Five-0 and Magnum P.I. She shares about her passion for improv comedy, the experience of providing a supportive and collab…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 390 Enhancing Your Energy the New Age Way: Understanding Auras, Chakras, and Qi 1:03:43

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Lindsey Medenwaldt about her online article, “Enhancing Your Energy the New Age Way: Understanding Auras, Chakras, and Qi”. https://www.equip.org/articles/enhancing-your-energy-the-new-age-way-understanding-auras-chakras-and-qi/ Other recent articles and podcast with this autho…

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A Career Serving Others | President & CEO Rona Yagi Fukumoto | HIH 11 1:16:18

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From an early age, Rona just knew she wanted to do charity work. Today Rona serves as President and CEO of Lanakila Pacific, which operates Lanakila Meals on Wheels and Lanakila Custom Products. She shares her experiences and some lessons she's learned through her career in social services, why she attributes a lot of her success to her parents and…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 389: Fear, Loathing, and Deconverting from the White Evangelical Church: A Review of ‘The Exvangelicals by Sara 1:03:43

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Sarah McCammon's The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church uses relevant anecdotes from her evangelical childhood and skillfully weaves her story together with sociological data and interviews of former evangelicals. Her conclusion is definitive. American evangelicalism actually causes harm. Tragically, McCammon en…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 388 Jainism: India’s other Religion 1:01:26

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Derek Cooper about his online article, “Jainism: India’s other Religion.” https://www.equip.org/articles/jainism-indias-other-religion/By The Christian Research Institute

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Why He Wants To Keep It Aloha | Podcast Host Kamaka Dias | HIH 10 1:11:52

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Kamaka is the host of the Keep it Aloha Podcast and one of the creators of the Hawaiiverse platform. He grew up speaking Hawaiian as his first language, but didn't appreciate his culture until after living abroad. He spent three years in Madagascar with the Peace Corps, then came home and started "The Race to $50k" where he paid off $50,000 in stud…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 387 Judith Butler’s Theory of Gender Performativity: A Christian Response 1:08:13

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From media to public education to social media campaigns, the American populace has been told from nearly every angle that the traditional distinction between male and female that is nearly universal in human cultural experience is mistaken. It did not take long for public conversation to move from a discussion of gender dysphoria, which refers to …

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Love as Leadership: Honoring Her Past by Protecting Our Future | Executive Director Ashleigh Loa | HIH 9 1:09:25

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Ashleigh grew up wanting to honor her grandparents' sacrifice and hard work, moving from the Philippines to Hawaiʻi to get their family out of poverty. Her plans were put on hold when she got pregnant right after high school and had to help raise her sisters, but she got her degree 7 years later and began pursuing a career in nonprofit work in the …

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Postmodern Realities Episode Episode 386 Can a Christian Attend a Gay Wedding? Alistair Begg and the Bad Pharisee 47:34

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her online article, “Can a Christian Attend a Gay Wedding? Alistair Begg and the Bad Pharisee”. https://www.equip.org/articles/can-a-christian-attend-a-gay-wedding-alistair-begg-and-the-bad-pharisee/ This is an online article from the Christian Research Journ…

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Life as a Local Actor and How To Be Real | Actor Dann Seki | HIH 8 56:31

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With a decades long career performing in Hawaiʻi, Dann shares how he got into acting, dealing with feeling like a "fake," and how getting to perform as different characters has impacted his real self. We also talked about family and what being "retired" is like for him. Come join us in our facebook group, Here in Hawaiʻi! https://www.facebook.com/g…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 385 T.V. Review: Lessons in Anger: The Global Phenomenon of Bonnie Garmus’s ‘Lessons in Chemistry’ 50:55

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Hillary Ferrer about her online article, “T.V. Review: Lessons in Anger: The Global Phenomenon of Bonnie Garmus’s ‘Lessons in Chemistry'” https://www.equip.org/articles/t-v-review-lessons-in-anger-the-global-phenomenon-of-bonnie-garmuss-lessons-in-chemistry/ Other recent articl…

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Hawaiʻi Hall of Famer Nani Cockett on Winning in Life | Basketball Legend Nani Cockett | HIH 7 57:27

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Nani shares how she has found different ways to be of service to others, whether it be from her hall of fame UH women's basketball career, coaching, teaching, training, and even in real estate. We get to hear her perspectives on success and how to define abundance. Book: https://www.amazon.com/Speaking-Abundance-Method-Manifesting-Everything/dp/B0B…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 384 An Eternal Perspective on the Losses of Aging 44:48

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Elizabeth Turnage about her online article, “An Eternal Perspective on the Losses of Aging” https://www.equip.org/articles/an-eternal-perspective-on-the-losses-of-aging/ Other articles and Postmodern Realities podcasts featuring this authorEpisode 354 Hope for the Suffering Car…

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A Music Producer’s Journey With Autism & Imposter Syndrome | Ukulele Artist Brittni Paiva | HIH 6 1:08:50

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Brittni won her first Nā Hōkū Hanohano at age 15. Since then her career in music has been filled with multiple awards, millions of downloads, and performances with music legends, but her life has also been filled with challenges. Last year, she found out that she's on the autism spectrum, which helped explain her sensory sensitivity. She's also bee…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 383 'Dune: Part Two' Film Review: We’re All Mad Down Here: Religious Fundamentalism in ‘Dune: Part Two’ 56:36

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Cole Burgett about his online review article, “We’re All Mad Down Here: Religious Fundamentalism in Dune: Part Two” Note: This review contains spoilers for Dune: Part Two https://www.equip.org/articles/were-all-mad-down-here-religious-fundamentalism-in-dune-part-two/ Also see o…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 352 ENCORE Fire from the Gods How ‘Oppenheimer’ Mythologizes Twentieth Century America 1:06:32

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Please see this encore presentation of Episode 352: Fire from the Gods How ‘Oppenheimer’ Mythologizes Twentieth Century America that we did in August 2023. In March 2024, this film won the following Oscars. Best Picture, Best Director, Actor in a Leading Role, Actor in a Supporting Role, Cinematography, Original Score, and Film Editing. This Postmo…

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Starting an Aloha Revolution | VH07V's Ed Sugimoto | HIH 5 43:33

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How does a guy go from working at the cable company to starting a brand that we see EVERYWHERE here in Hawaiʻi? Ed takes us through his journey, from humble beginnings with the idea for VH07V (aka Aloha Revolution) coming up from his blog, how it took getting laid off from his job of 23 years to push him into going all-in on his business, and the r…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 382 Is Divine Determinism Biblical? 18:25

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Clay Jones about his online Viewpoint article, “Is Divine Determinism Biblical?”. https://www.equip.org/articles/is-divine-determinism-biblical/ Viewpoint articles address relevant contemporary issues in discernment and apologetics from a particular perspective that is usually …

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Defending the People of Hawaiʻi | Public Defender Minda Yamaga 1:08:42

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Minda shares about visiting the Heart Mountain internment camp where her mother was born, and takes us through her journey from becoming a mother during her senior year of high school, going on to college, working as a chemist after the anthrax scare, then going to law school and becoming a public defender. She shares the deep connection she has to…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 381 Christianity is Narrow. It Should Not Impose Its Views On Everyone 1:12:08

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A common question on high school and university campuses to discuss issues like abortion is, “Why should we be forced to live by Christian beliefs?” Most college students reject the Bible as authoritative, reject the central tenets of the Christian faith, and even worse, associate Christianity with concepts like oppression of women, hatred of sexua…

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Local Humor From the 80s to Now | Comedian James Mane 44:26

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James Mane is a stand-up comedian, actor and podcaster, and was the first Samoan to do stand-up comedy on American TV. He talks about being mentored by Andy Bumatai, how his parents laid the foundation for his career path, and how his experiences growing up in the 80s shaped his comedy today. Support James at: https://comedianjamesmane.com/https://…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 380 Mere Simulation: A Review of ‘Freud’s Last Session’ 46:29

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL authors David and Marybeth Baggett about their article entitled, “Mere Simulation: A Review of ‘Freud’s Last Session’”. https://www.equip.org/articles/mere-simulation-a-review-of-freuds-last-session/ (Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for Freud’s Last Session.) Other podcas…

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Do What Makes Your Heart Sing | Ryan Chun of Elite Parking 59:53

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Ryan Chun started Elite Parking (then Elite Valet) as a 20-year-old with a payphone number on his business card. Today, with over 30 years of experience running a hospitality business that happens to park cars, Ryan shares about the many people that impacted him along the way, how his business philosophy was influenced by the kindness and support o…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 379 Enough For What? A Review of Scot McKnight’s ‘The Bible is Not Enough’ 46:42

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy her article “Enough For What? A Review of Scot McKnight’s The Bible is Not Enough” which is part of the ongoing column entitled, “Theological Trends”. https://www.equip.org/articles/enough-for-what-a-review-of-scot-mcknights-the-bible-is-not-enough/ Other recent ar…

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Imposter Syndrome & What It Looks Like to Practice Aloha | Dr. Ashley Ono 56:40

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Dr. Ashley Ono is an internal medicine hospitalist and an Aloha practitioner. She shares how anxiety and imposter syndrome almost drove her to leave medicine, and how even though she was a skeptic, the practie of meditation brought her back. Along this journey she became a student of Pono Shim, who taught her the Aloha Response. She shares some of …

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Postmodern Realities Episode 378 New Culture Critique Column: The Christian Self for Troubled Times and Meaning, Work, and the Value of Pers 54:29

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Doug Groothius about the first two articles in a new and ongoing column from him entitled, “Cultural Critique”. The first article covers, “The Christian Self for Troubled Times: From Random to Redeemed”.https://www.equip.org/articles/the-christian-self-for-troubled-times-from-r…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 377 The Danger of Rewriting Jesus: A Review of ‘The Book of Clarence’ 54:29

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL authors Cole Burgett and C.L. Mitchell about Mitchell's online article, "The Danger of Rewriting Jesus: A Review of The Book of Clarence". https://www.equip.org/articles/the-danger-of-rewriting-jesus-a-review-of-the-book-of-clarence/ [Editor’s Note: This review contains spoilers for T…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 376 Jeff and Shaleia Divine and Escaping Twin Flames Universe 1:20:02

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Lindsey Medenwaldt about her online article, “Escaping Twin Flames: Why People are Falling for the Love Cult”. https://www.equip.org/articles/escaping-twin-flames-why-people-are-falling-for-the-love-cult/ Other recent articles and Postmodern Realities podcasts featuring this au…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 375: The Satanic Temple Abortion Clinic: A Critical Assessment 54:45

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author John D. Ferrer about his online article, “The Satanic Temple Abortion Clinic: A Critical Assessment https://www.equip.org/articles/the-satanic-temple-abortion-clinic-a-critical-review/ Other recent articles and Postmodern Realities podcasts featuring this author:Episode 361 Wha…

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Here in Hawaiʻi Trailer 0:53

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Local people, local stories, inspired by ALOHA. We know we're lucky we live Hawaiʻi – not just because of the scenery, but because of the spirit of aloha shared by all of us who call Hawaiʻi home. Host Nolan Hong talks story with kamaʻaina to uncover experiences that we can all relate to and connect with. The "Here in Hawaiʻi" theme song was writte…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 374 Did Pope Francis Authorize Priests to Bless Same-Sex Couples? 52:30

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This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about the first in a new and ongoing column entitled, “Theological Trends”. Covered in this first column is “Did Pope Francis Authorize Priests to Bless Same-Sex Couples?”. https://www.equip.org/articles/did-pope-francis-authorize-priests-to-bless-same-sex-couples/…

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Postmodern Realities Episode 373 A Christian Response to Scrolling and Doomscrolling 1:04:12

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With the ever-multiplying options for social media platforms to engage with, influencers to follow, social trends to capitalize on, and stratifying social issues to research and form opinions about, getting away from our electronic devices can be harder than ever. And with those devices comes rampant temptation to engage with any and all kinds of i…

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