Best Nathan Crankfield Podcasts (2024)

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Choosing What to Sacrifice for Excellence 50:13

4h ago50:13

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Join us on Locals - seekingexcellence.locals.com In this conversation, Nathan Crankfield shares 31 lessons he learned in his 31st year of life. Some of the key themes include the importance of avoiding major mistakes, the value of patience, the beauty of having a stay-at-home wife, the significance of setting clear expectations in relationships, th…

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Nathan Crankfield, Seeking Excellence 27:55

6d ago27:55

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This week, Miriam is joined by Nathan Crankfield, who serves as a Senior Partnership Executive at Hallow and hosts the "Seeking Excellence" podcast. Learn more about Nathan's podcast and mission at nathancrankfield.com. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a rad…

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"Why You Need To Invest In Yourself" | 31 Lessons Learned From My 31st Year of Life 49:33

7d ago49:33

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SE Coaching Program Interest Form Fill out the form here! 25 Supporters Needed to Keep SE Alive! Join us on Locals Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:50 The Importance of Giving Things Sufficient Time 09:22 Investing in Yourself: The Key to Success 16:27 Navigating the Hypocrisy of Promoting Ideals 23:31 The Essentiality of Daily Prayer 25:55 Expressin…

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Social Media Discipleship 27:15

13d ago27:15

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Drawing from Scripture, songs, and Church documents, Miriam offers a reflection on the gifts and challenges of striving to live as missionary disciples on today's social media sites. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and mo…

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Money Mindset For A Catholic Family w/ Emily Crankfield 57:32

15d ago57:32

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Support the Podcast - 25 supporters needed at $10/month! seekingexcellence.locals.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction 04:16 The Misconception of Single Income Family 06:42 The Challenges and Realities of Multiple Income Streams 13:26 Choosing What to Sacrifice and Suck At 17:20 The Importance of Momentum and Deadlines 23:27 The Journey of House Hacking…

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Respect Is Not An Entitlement 46:08

22d ago46:08

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In this conversation, Nathan Crankfield discusses the importance of respect, particularly in the context of relationships between men and women. He highlights the difference between men's preference for respect and women's preference for love. Nathan explores the idea that respect is earned and not an entitlement and how an entitlement mentality ca…

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You Should Complain Less 45:32

29d ago45:32

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"I must die to myself continually and accept trials without complaining. I work, I suffer and I love with no other witness than his heart." -St. Bernadette Complaining is not for the excellent life! In today's episode, I take a deep dive into one of my favorite poems. You can find the full poem here. We are on the verge of having to close the doors…

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Tricia Bølle, Part Two 28:00

1M ago28:00

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This week, Miriam continues her conversation with Tricia Bølle, who is the founder and mission director of the St. Francis Xavier Lay Missionary Society, which is devoted to bringing the love of Christ to non-Christians and providing faith formation for those already baptized to form loving faith communities of intentional disciples. Learn more at …

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Tricia Bølle, Part One 27:28

1M ago27:28

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This week, Miriam is joined by Tricia Bølle, who is the founder and mission director of the St. Francis Xavier Lay Missionary Society, which is devoted to bringing the love of Christ to non-Christians and providing faith formation for those already baptized to form loving faith communities of intentional disciples empowered by the Holy Spirit and d…

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Men, Take Yourselves More Seriously 54:27

1M ago54:27

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Men want and need respect like women need love. This idea is explained thoroughly in the great book by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs. Respect, however, is earned. It is not just freely given. How you show up to things matters. In today's episode, we will talk about the need for you to take yourself more seriously if you want more respect from others. We ar…

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Dr. Michel Therrien 27:09

1M ago27:09

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This week, Miriam is joined by Dr. Michel Therrien, founder and president of Preambula Group, which provides guided spiritual experiences that help you encounter Jesus, discover your deepest identity, and become His mission to the world. Learn more at preambula.org. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on…

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A Catholic Approach To Election Season w/ Jack Beers 1:08:50

1M ago1:08:50

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You can support Seeking Excellence at seekingexcellence.locals.com In this conversation, Nathan Crankfield and Jack Beers discuss the themes that emerged from the recent presidential debate and how Catholics should approach election season. They express their disappointment in the lack of substantive policy discussion and the focus on personal atta…

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You May Just Need To Work Harder 49:34

2M ago49:34

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One of the terrible, and often true, stereotypes of Gen Z and Millenials is that of an entitled attitude. Young people today can be seen saying that they want to be able to work less and earn more than every generation before them - despite the fact that we currently live the most comfortable lifestyles in all of human history by a long shot. This …

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Zacchaeus 28:33

2M ago28:33

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This week, Miriam turns to the familiar story of Zacchaeus, from the Gospel of Luke, to help reflect on the transformative power of encountering Jesus. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Discover more about Miriam …

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"I knew nothing about money. And to be a husband and father, that needed to change!" 44:45

2M ago44:45

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This is my journey in financial literacy. I grew up in a household that was consistently stressed about money. It was a sore spot that was really discussed. My parents kept separate bank accounts and both brought their own unique financial vices into our family life. I didn't know anything about building wealth, but I knew I needed to learn somethi…

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The Evangelizing Power of Beauty 28:17

2M ago28:17

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This week, Miriam offers a reflection on her own experience of the evangelizing power of beauty in creation, and how that opened a door to an encounter with God years later. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary Media App, along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Disco…

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When Your Old Sins Are Brought To Light - How Do You Respond? 40:16

2M ago40:16

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You’ve likely been a terrible sinner throughout portions of your life. Perhaps now you’ve had a sincere conversion to Jesus Christ. Part of the fear you may have is how you will boldly share your faith knowing that others are aware of your many and great sins. This podcast is meant to help you overcome that fear. To support the podcast, join us at …

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Leah Jacobson 28:59

2M ago28:59

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This week, Miriam is joined by Leah Jacobson, who oversees the first ever Master of Arts in Catholic Women's and Gender Studies degree as the Program Coordinator for the Nesti Center for Faith and Culture at the University of St. Thomas in Houston. Learn more at catholicgenderstudies.com. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast plat…

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Men, Stop Being Weak 13:18

2M ago13:18

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This week's episode is pulled from a recent YouTube video on the Seeking Excellence YouTube channel. If you prefer video content, you can watch it there! We are at 62/100 for our supporter goal! If you love the Seeking Excellence Podcast, help us keep it running by becoming a paid supporter at seekingexcellence.locals.com starting at just $10/month…

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Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB - Part Two 27:37

3M ago27:37

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This week, Miriam continues her conversation with Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, who shares about his new book called The Hidden Power of Silence in the Mass: A Guide for Encountering Christ in the Liturgy. Learn more at fatherboniface.org/wordpresshome/ Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mar…

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Is Stay At Home Motherhood Only For The Rich And Famous? | Ep 284 59:15

3M ago59:15

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"If my husband was an NFL player, I could afford to stay at home too!!!" These sentiments have been spread far and wide as of late. We modern Americans love some victim mentality!! We love the option of just blaming privilege for another person's success, rather than taking accountability for our own lives. Are there some people who are genuinely s…

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Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB 29:13

3M ago29:13

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This week, Miriam is joined by Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB, who is a Benedictine monk of Saint Vincent Archabbey. In this first part of the interview, Fr. Boniface shares how he moved from a secular background to Jesus and ultimately to the monastery. Learn more at www.fatherboniface.org/wordpresshome/ Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite po…

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Should A Catholic Attend A Gay Wedding? And Other Controversial Wedding Scenarios | Ep 283 41:52

3M ago41:52

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This happens all the time. A faithful Catholic gets invited to what they know will be an invalid wedding. Perhaps it's the wedding of a divorced family member, or a cousin getting married outside the Church, or a same-sex wedding of an old high school friend. What is the person to do? The nice Christians will tell you to, without question, attend t…

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Stay At Home Mom: A Nice To Have Or A Need To Have? | Ep 282 | Emily Crankfield 1:29:33

3M ago1:29:33

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Everyone in the Catholic world seems to have a strong opinion on the topic. Should Catholic moms give up their careers to stay home? Some say it's a resounding YES while others say that it's completely up to her personal desires or calling. In this episode, Emily and I share our thoughts on our own journey of understanding the value of being a stay…

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Can Gen Z Revive the Church? w/ Isabel Brown | Ep 281 1:06:42

3M ago1:06:42

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Isabel Brown is an amazing Catholic political content creator and commentator. She is a full-time live streamer that speaks on cultural and social issues to her audience of over 1 million followers across multiple platforms. Isabel just released her latest book The End of the Alphabet: how Gen Z can save America and joins me today to discuss the bo…

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Is Therapy Really Ruining Us? w/ Jack Beers | Ep 280 1:09:20

4M ago1:09:20

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You may have heard of the recent controversy around Abigail Shrier's new book, Bad Therapy: Why the kids aren't growing up. She has shared many of her views on podcasts, such as this episode with Jordan Peterson. Is therapy a net positive for society? This is certainly a complex question. On today's episode, I'm joined by Jack Beers of thecatholicm…

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3 Reasons Why You Aren't Hitting Your Goals | Ep 279 30:09

4M ago30:09

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This is Episode #279 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast. To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, ⁠⁠join our Locals community.⁠⁠ Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direction, and motivation to young men and women who are striving to fulfill their potential and get the most out of life. For daily ins…

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10 HARD Learned Lessons From The Beginning of Marriage w/ Erinn Maly | Ep 278 1:00:31

4M ago1:00:31

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This is Episode #278 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast. To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, ⁠⁠join our Locals community.⁠⁠ Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direction, and motivation to young men and women who are striving to fulfill their potential and get the most out of life. For daily ins…

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How To Know When To Cut People From Your Life | Ep 277 47:46

5M ago47:46

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This is Episode #277 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast. To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, ⁠join our Locals community.⁠ Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direction, and motivation to young men and women who are striving to fulfill their potential and get the most out of life. For daily inspi…

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To Demand Easter Without Good Friday Is Demonic 10:44

5M ago10:44

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For more great content, join us on Locals at seekingexcellence.locals.com Know of my prayers for you during this Holy Week! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seekingexcellence/support

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The Demons Greatest Fear Is That You Become A Saint | Part 31 | Lent 2024 11:27

5M ago11:27

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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community. To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, ⁠⁠⁠⁠join our Locals community.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Seeking Excellence provides purpose, dire…

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How Fatigue Can Lead To Sin | Part 30 | Lent 2024 7:43

5M ago7:43

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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community. To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, ⁠⁠⁠⁠join our Locals community.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Seeking Excellence provides purpose, dire…

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On Courage | Part 29 | Lent 2024 11:26

5M ago11:26

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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community. To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, ⁠⁠⁠⁠join our Locals community.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Seeking Excellence provides purpose, dire…

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Is Death As Bad As We Think It Is? | Part 28 | Lent 2024 8:09

5M ago8:09

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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community. To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, ⁠⁠⁠⁠join our Locals community.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Seeking Excellence provides purpose, dire…

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The Devil Can Use Both Sin and Prayer Against You | Part 27 | Lent 2024 11:52

5M ago11:52

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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community. To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, ⁠⁠⁠⁠join our Locals community.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Seeking Excellence provides purpose, dire…

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How Men and Women Differ in Unselfishness | Part 26 | Lent 2024 10:39

5M ago10:39

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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community. To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, ⁠⁠⁠⁠join our Locals community.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Seeking Excellence provides purpose, dire…

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Dr. Bronwen McShea 28:44

5M ago28:44

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This week, Miriam is joined by Dr. Bronwen McShea, who is a historian based in New York City, and currently teaches for the Augustine Institute. Her latest book, "Women of the Church", explores the stories of many women who have played important roles in shaping the course of Catholic history and culture. Learn more at catholic.market/books/what-ev…

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The Devil Wants Us To Hate Repetition and Consistency | Part 25 | Lent 2024 10:31

5M ago10:31

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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community. To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, ⁠⁠⁠join our Locals community.⁠⁠⁠ Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direct…

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On Spiritual Pride and Entitlement | Part 24 | Lent 2024 10:16

5M ago10:16

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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community. To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, ⁠⁠⁠join our Locals community.⁠⁠⁠ Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direct…

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Corrupting Religion With The Idea Of A "Historical Jesus" | Part 23 | Lent 2024 13:23

5M ago13:23

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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community. To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, ⁠⁠⁠join our Locals community.⁠⁠⁠ Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direct…

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The Devil Hates a Healthy Home Life | Part 22 | Lent 2024 8:42

5M ago8:42

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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community. To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, ⁠⁠⁠join our Locals community.⁠⁠⁠ Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direct…

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You Are NOT Your Own | Part 21 | Lent 2024 10:51

5M ago10:51

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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community. To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, ⁠⁠⁠join our Locals community.⁠⁠⁠ Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direct…

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Attacks on Chastity DO Eventually End | Part 20 | Lent 2024 7:00

5M ago7:00

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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community. To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, ⁠⁠⁠join our Locals community.⁠⁠⁠ Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direct…

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The Wrong Spouse Can Make the Christian Life Immensely Difficult | Part 19 | Lent 2024 9:47

5M ago9:47

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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community. To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, ⁠⁠⁠join our Locals community.⁠⁠⁠ Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direct…

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Maria Bain, founder of JMJ Press 27:58

5M ago27:58

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This week, Miriam is joined by Maria J. Bain, who founded JMJ Press, which seeks to create and publish inspirational works of art and literature that give glory to God and ignite a passion and desire for holiness. Learn more at www.jmjpress.org. Subscribe to Blazing the Trail on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free Hail Mary M…

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The Devil Wants to DESTROY Marriages | Part 18 | Lent 2024 9:54

5M ago9:54

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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community. To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, ⁠⁠⁠join our Locals community.⁠⁠⁠ Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direct…

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The Gluttony of Excess and Delicacy | Part 17 | Lent 2024 12:07

5M ago12:07

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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community. To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, ⁠⁠⁠join our Locals community.⁠⁠⁠ Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direct…

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Why Church Shopping Is Wrong | Part 16 | Lent 2024 8:39

5M ago8:39

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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community. To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, ⁠⁠⁠join our Locals community.⁠⁠⁠ Seeking Excellence provides purpose, direct…

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"The Present is the point at which Time touches Eternity" | Part 15 | Lent 2024 7:04

5M ago7:04

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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community. To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, ⁠⁠join our Locals community.⁠⁠ Seeking Excellence provides purpose, directio…

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Taking Pride In Your Own Humility | Part 14 | Lent 2024 12:44

5M ago12:44

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Join us this lent as we reflect on The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. This series was originally recorded last fall for the Seeking Excellence book club within our Locals community. To support the podcast and to get access to exclusive swag, resources, and daily content, ⁠⁠join our Locals community.⁠⁠ Seeking Excellence provides purpose, directio…

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