Caleb Mason hosts the podcast for lifelong learners who want to grow personally and professionally. The podcast features conversations with well-known and everyday people that will help you on your journey. The podcast also includes discussions around resources that have helped people grow on their journey.
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Episode 405: Todd Hixenbaugh on the Honor/Shame Culture in Rap, What's Behind Our Desire for Aliens, Is It a Sin to Be Cremated?, and the Connection Between Samurai, Ninja, and the X-Men
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Todd about what is on his mind and the things he is thinking about. Links Mentioned Todd Hixenbaugh on Twitter Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 404: Steve Carter on Learning to Grieve, What to Do When Other People Are Upset with You, and Returning Home
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Steve Carter about his book, Grieve, Breathe, Receive, and more. Links Mentioned Steve Carter Grieve, Breathe, Receive: Finding a Faith Strong Enough to Hold Us by Steve Carter Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 403: Jay Kim on How to Have Better Conversations, What's Made Us Worse at Listening, and Questions to Ask Yourself Before Speaking
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Jay Kim about his book, Listen, Listen, Speak and more. Links Mentioned Jay Kim Listen, Listen, Speak: Hearing God and Being Heard in a Noisy World by Jay Kim Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 402: Win Corduan with a Christian Introduction to World Religions
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Win about many world religions and more. Links Mentioned Neighboring Faiths: A Christian Introduction to World Religions by Win Corduan Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 401: Lisa-Jo Baker on Learning from Our Family History Without Repeating It
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Lisa-Jo about her book, It Wasn't Roaring, It Was Weeping, and more. Links Mentioned Lisa-Jo Baker It Wasn't Roaring, It Was Weeping: Interpreting the Language of Our Fathers Without Repeating Their Stories by Lisa-Jo Baker Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 400: Nancy French on Living Out Your Values, Loneliness, Shame, and Finding Healing
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Nancy French about her book, Ghosted, and more. Links Mentioned Nancy French Ghosted: An American Story by Nancy French Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 399: Preston Sprinkle on Why Christians Should See Themselves as Exiles and Choosing to Follow the Kingdom Over the Empire
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Preston Sprinkle about his book, Exiles, and more. Links Mentioned Preston Sprinkle Exiles: The Church in the Shadow of Empire by Preston Sprinkle Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 398: The Library: Dune 2, Your Personal Best, Three Body Problem, Beautiful Things, and How God. Builds People
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In this episode, Caleb talks about what he's learning. Links Mentioned Caleb's Substack Comic News Insider Episode 1459: Thought Bubble Festival - Kieron Gillen! Bill Simmons Podcast: A Masters - NBA Title Crossover, Caitlin's New World, and the "Curb" Mini Pyramid With Joe House. Plus, Creating "3 Body Problem" With David Benioff, Dan Weiss, and A…
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Episode 397: Justin Brierley on Moderating Conversations Between Skeptics, Atheists and Christians, Why New Atheism Grew Old and the Rebirth of Belief in God
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Justin about his book, The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God, and more. Links Mentioned Justin Brierley The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God: Why New Atheism Grew Old and Secular Thinkers Are Considering Christianity Again by Justin Brierley Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 396: J. Dana Trent on Mental Health, Critical Thinking, World Religions, Accepting Yourself, and Home
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In this episode, Caleb talks with J. Dana Trent, about her book, Between Two Trailers, and more. Links Mentioned J. Dana Trent Between Two Trailers: A Memoir by J. Dana Trent Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 395: David Fitch on What We Don't Know About Power, How Power Impacts Your Imagination, and the Difference Between Worldly Power and Godly Power
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In this episode, Caleb talks with David Fitch about his book, Reckoning with Power, and more. Links Mentioned David Fitch on Substack Reckoning with Power: Why the Church Fails When It's on the Wrong Side of Power by David Fitch Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 394: Clay Routledge on How Nostalgia Can Help You Live a More Meaningful Life
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Clay about his book, Past Forward, and more. Links Mentioned Clay Routledge Past Forward: How Nostalgia Can Help You Live a More Meaningful Life by Clay Routledge Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 393: Nijay Gupta on How Christianity Differed from Roman Religion and How the Impact of the Roman Empire Shows Up Today
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Nijay about his book, Strange Religion, and more. Links Mentioned Nijay Gupta Strange Religion: How the First Christians Were Weird, Dangerous, and Compelling by Nijay Gupta Episode 348: Nijay Gupta Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 392: Sarah Bessey on When Faithfulness Leads to Questioning, Holding Onto What You Were Going to Throw Away, and the Most Important Uncelebrated Work
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Sarah Bessey about her book, Field Notes for the Wilderness, and more. Links Mentioned Sarah Bessey Field Notes for the Wilderness: Practices for an Evolving Faith by Sarah Bessey Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 391: Brian Zahnd on the Tension Between Modernity and Mysticism, How Art Awakens Us, and the Power of the Cross
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Brian Zahnd about his book, The Wood Between the Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross, and more. Links Mentioned Brian Zahnd The Wood Between the Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross by Brian Zahnd Episode 272: Brian Zahnd Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 390: Michael Wear on Spiritual Formation in Politics, the Disappearance of Moral Knowledge, and Why Facing Reality is Our Greatest Challenge
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Michael Wear about his book, The Spirit of Our Politics, and more. Links Mentioned Michael Wear The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life by Michael Wear Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 389: Kathy Khang and Matt Mikalatos on How to Lovingly Disagree, How to Lower Our Defensiveness, and the Importance of Honesty in Disagreements
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Kathy and Matt about their book, Loving Disagreement: Fighting for Community through the Fruit of the Spirit. Links Mentioned Loving Disagreement: Fighting for Community through the Fruit of the Spirit by Matt Mikalatos and Kathy Khang Kathy Khang Matt Mikalatos on Substack Caleb's Substack…
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Episode 388: Mark Yarhouse on How to Prepare for Conversations Around Gender Identity
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Dr. Mark Yarhouse about his book, Talking with Kids about Gender Identity, and more. Links Mentioned Talking to Kids about Gender Identity: A Roadmap for Christian Compassion, Civility, and Conviction by Mark Yarhouse Sexual & Gender Identity Institute Caleb's Substack…
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Episode 387: David Dark on the Holy Work of Situational Awareness, Overcoming Defensiveness, and Loving People in Process
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In this episode, Caleb talks with David Dark about his book, What Become What We Normalize and more. Links Mentioned David Dark on Substack We Become What We Normalize: What We Owe Each Other in Worlds That Demand Our Silence by David Dark Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 386: Michael Bungay Stanier on How to Work with (Almost) Anyone and Five Questions for Building the Best Possible Relationships
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Michael Bungay Stanier about his book, How to Work with (Almost) Anyone and more. Links Mentioned Michael Bungay Stanier How to Work with (Almost) Anyone: Five Questions for Building the Best Possible Relationships by Michael Bungay Stanier Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 385: Brandon Flanery on Coming Out as Gay, Finding Opportunity Through Pain, and the Importance of Choosing the Journey Over the Destination
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Brandon about his book, Stumbling, and doing the work of putting his faith and sexuality together. Links Mentioned Brandon Flanery Stumbling: A Sassy Memoir about Coming Out of Evangelicalism by Brandon Flanery Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 384: Brenda Young on Her Life Lessons Part 3: Why Lowering Your Expectations Isn't Necessarily a Bad Thing, Refusing to Let Life Harden You, and Filtering Everything Through Jesus
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Brenda Young about lessons learned throughout her life. Links Mentioned Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 383: Brenda Young on Her Life Lessons Part 2: Giving More Weight to Your Dreams Than Your Fears, the Benefits of Writing, and How Forgiveness Frees You
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Brenda Young about lessons learned throughout her life. Links Mentioned Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 382: Brenda Young On Her Life Lessons Part 1: Choosing to Reenlist Instead of Retire, Becoming More Comfortable with Who God Made You to Be and Being a Vision and Voice for Others
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Brenda Young about lessons learned throughout her life. Links Mentioned Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 381: Ingrid Faro on Demystifying Evil
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Ingrid about her book, Demystifying Evil, and more. Links Mentioned Demystifying Evil: A Biblical and Personal Exploration by Ingrid Faro Ingrid Faro Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 380: Sarah Anderson and Darren Kizer on What They Learned' About Deconstructing and Reconstructing Their Christian Faith
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Sarah Anderson and Darren Kizer about what they learned about deconstructing and reconstructing their Christian faith. Links Mentioned Sarah Anderson Darren Kizer Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 379: Daniel Reinhardt on His Experience as a Police Officer and His Thoughts on Police Reform
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Daniel Reinhardt about his book, Rethinking the Police, and more. Links Mentioned Rethinking the Police: An Officer's Confession and the Pathway to Reform by Daniel Reinhardt Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 378: Miles Lagoze and Justin Loya on Their Time Behind the Camera in Afghanistan
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Miles Lagoze and Justin Loya about their experience in combat camera in Afghanistan. Links Mentioned Whistles from the Graveyard: My Time Behind the Camera on War, Rage, and Restless Youth in Afghanistan by Miles Lagoze Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 377: John Burke on What We Can Learn About the God of Heaven from Near Death Experiences
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In this episode, Caleb talks with John Burke about his book, Imagine the God of Heaven, and more. Links Mentioned John Burke Imagine the God of Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God’s Revelation, and the Love You’ve Always Wanted by John Burke Episode 349: Peter Enns Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 376: Kaitlyn Schiess on How Scripture Has Been Used and Abused in American Politics
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Kaitlyn Schiess about her book, The Ballot and the Bible, and more. Links Mentioned Kaitlyn Schiess The Ballot and the Bible by Kaitlyn Schiess Episode 276: Kaitlyn Schiess Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 375: David Gushee on How Democracy is Threatened and What We Can Do to Protect Democracy
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In this episode, Caleb talks with David Gushee about his book, Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies. and more. Links Mentioned David Gushee Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies by David Gushee Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 374: Crystal Chiang, Stuart Hall and Candice Wynn on Deconstructing and Reconstructing Their Christian Faith
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Crystal Chiang, Stuart Hall, and Candice Wynn about deconstructing and reconstructing their Christian faith. Episode Links Crystal Chiang Stuart Hall Candice Wynn Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 373: Ike Miller on How Your Difficult Childhood Prepared You for Healthy Relationships
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Ike Miller about his book, Good Baggage, and more. Episode Links Ike Miller Good Baggage: How Your Difficult Childhood Prepared You for Healthy Relationships by Ike Miller Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 372: Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer on How to Build a Church Culture That Resists Abuse and Cultivates Goodness
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Scot and Laura about their book, Pivot, and more. Links Mentioned Scot on Substack Laura Barringer Pivot: The Priorities, Practices, and Powers That Can Transform Your Church into a Tov Culture by Scot Mcknight and Laura Barringer Episode 346: Scot McKnight Caleb's Substack…
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Episode 371: Esau McCaulley on an Honest and Hopeful Look at His Complicated Family Legacy
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Esau McCaulley about his book, How Far to the Promised Land, and more. Links Mentioned Esau McCaulley How Far to the Promised Land: One Black Family's Story of Hope and Survival in the American South by Esau McCaulley Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 370: Jack Carson on Facing the Hard Questions of Christianity, Exploring the Alternatives, and Attentional Blindness
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Jack Carson about his book, Surprised by Doubt, and more. Links Mentioned Surprised by Doubt: How Disillusionment Can Invite Us into a Deeper Faith by Joshua Chatraw and Jack Carson Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 369: Andrew Whitehead on How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Gospel and Threatens the Church
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Andrew Whitehead about his book, American Idolatry, and more. Links Mentioned Andrew Whitehead American Idolatry: How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Gospel and Threatens the Church by Andrew Whitehead Caleb's Substack Episode 319: Paul Miller Episode 295: Philip Gorski and Samuel Perry…
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Episode 368: Samuel James on How to Cultivate Christian Character in an Online Age
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Samuel James about his book, Digital Liturgies, and more. Links Mentioned Samuel James on Substack Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age by Samuel James Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 367: Karen Swallow Prior on How Stories, Images, and Metaphors Influenced Evangelicalism and the Role of Imagination in Faith
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Karen about her book, The Evangelical Imagination, and more. Links Mentioned Karen Swallow Prior The Evangelical Imagination: How Stories, Images, and Metaphors Created a Culture in Crisis by Karen Swallow Prior Episode 178: Karen Swallow Prior Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 366: Erin Jean Warde on How to Have a More Mindful Relationship with Alcohol
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Erin about her book, Sober Spirituality, and more. Links Mentioned Erin Jean Warde Sober Spirituality: The Joy of a Mindful Relationship with Alcohol by Erin Jean Warde Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 365: Jim Wilder and Ray Woolridge on How to Escape Enemy Mode
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Jim Wilder and Ray Woolridge about their book, Escaping Enemy Mode, and more. Links Mentioned Escaping Enemy Mode: How Our Brains Unite or Divide Us by Jim Wilder and Ray Woolridge Life Model Works Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 364: Preston Sprinkle on How to Have More Fruitful Conversations and the Historic Christian View of Marriage
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Preston Sprinkle about his book, Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage, and more. Links Mentioned Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage?: 21 Conversations from a Historically Christian View by Preston Sprinkle Theology in the Raw Episode 204: Preston Sprinkle Caleb's Substack…
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Episode 363: Russell Moore on How to Live Through a Spiritual Crisis, How to Know When It's Time to Speak Up, and How to Spark Change
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Russell Moore about his book, Losing Our Religion, and more. Links Mentioned Russell Moore Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America by Russell Moore Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 362: Carmen Imes on Why Creation Still Matters and What It Means to Be God's Image
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Carmen Imes about her book, Being God's Image, and more. Links Mentioned Carmen Imes Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters by Carmen Imes Carmen's YouTube Channel Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 361: Joseph Minich on How Atheism Became a Possibility and How Divine Absence Has Affected Us
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Joseph Minich about his book, Bulwarks of Unbelief, and more. Links Mentioned Bulwarks of Unbelief: Atheism and Divine Absence in a Secular Age by Joseph Minich Pilgrim Faith Podcast Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 360: Sheila Gregoire on Harmful Messages About Sex and How the Church Can Have Better Conversations About Sex
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Sheila Gregoire about her book, She Deserves Better, and more. Links Mentioned Sheila Gregoire Bare Marriage She Deserves Better: Raising Girls to Resist Toxic Teachings on Sex, Self, and Speaking Up by Sheila Gregoire, Rebecca Lindenbach, and Joanna Sawatsky The Great Sex Rescue: The Lies You've Been Taught and Ho…
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Episode 359: Tasha Jun with Reflections on Family, Ethnicity, and the Sacred Work of Belonging
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Tasha Jun about her book, Tell Me the Dream Again, and more. Links Mentioned Tasha Jun Tell Her the Dream Again: Reflections on Family, Ethnicity, and the Sacred Work of Belonging by Tasha Jun Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 358: Terence Lester on His Journey with Disability and How Confronting Buried History Can Build Racial Solidarity
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Terence Lester about his book, All God's Children, and more. Links Mentioned Terence Lester All of God's Children: How Confronting Buried History Can Build Racial Solidarity by Terence Lester Episode 232: Terence Lester Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 357: Scott Allender on How Emotional Intelligence and the Enneagram Work Together
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Scott about his book, The Enneagram of Emotional Intelligence, and more. Links Mentioned Scott Allender The Enneagram of Emotional Intelligence: A Journey to Personal and Professional Success by Scott Allender The Evolving Leader Podcast Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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Episode 356: Curtis Chang on What Causes Anxiety, How to Respond to It, and the Opportunity Found In It
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In this episode, Caleb talks with Curtis Chang about his book, The Anxiety Opportunity, and more. Links Mentioned Curtis Chang The Anxiety Opportunity: How Worry Is the Doorway to Your Best Self by Curtis Chang Good Faith Podcast Caleb's SubstackBy Caleb Mason
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