Best Glass House Podcasts (2024)

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111.Succession Planning 40:48

27m ago40:48

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Send us a Text Message. In every pastor's ministry, there comes a time when they must walk through a transition and hand over leadership to the next generation. Is it possible for pastors and congregations to navigate these waters smoothly? On today's episode of The Glass House, Ben and Lynley discuss succession planning with Bryant Wright and Clay…

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Talking to a Mystery 21:06

14d ago21:06

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Pray- what is it and does it work? Some people claim it causes miracles to happen, others feel that it's just talking to empty air. Come and explore the idea of prayer as a Unitarian Universalist activity, and see if talking to a Mystery is right for you!

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EP 118 - Madison Square Garden Part 5 - The Final Show Of Billy Joel's MSG Residency 1:30:28

2h ago1:30:28

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The opening strains of Miami 2017 took on a new meaning on July 25, 2024. It was the final show of Billy Joel’s 10-year monthly residency at Madison Square Garden, and the classic opener kicked off the night. Suddenly, the song’s theme about thousands of people hunkering down to hear these songs for maybe the last time felt almost too real. While t…

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110. The Mind of Ministry Leaders with Brandon & Amy Peterson and Matt & Julianne Longworth 36:20

1d ago36:20

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Send us a Text Message. Last summer at the Southern Baptist Convention, Ben and Lynley got to sit down with pastors and wives from all over the country and have them choose one of four different questions to answer. On today's episode, we asked two couples "what is one thing you would change about your brain?" In this conversation, ministry leaders…

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109. Untangling Your Emotions with Jennie Allen 44:01

14d ago44:01

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever been listening to someone spew out their feelings and you immediately want to "fix" it? Have you felt the need to tell them everything is going to be okay and to look at the positives? Now imagine what it would feel like to simply sit with them in their feelings. To simply let them experience the depth of their…

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The 4-Letter Words That Aren't 20:28

14d ago20:28

20:28

Featuring special guest Kristofer Geddie, executive director of the Venice TheaterBy UUCOV

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The Time is Now 53:30

14d ago53:30

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This episode features special guest Vickie Oldham, President and CEO of the Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition. SAACC’s goal is to open an art center and history museum. The precursor of this historic preservation initiative is “Newtown Alive.” Led by Oldham, the project traces the history of Newtown, one of Sarasota’s oldest communities.…

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Be the Light 35:20

14d ago35:20

35:20

Please join Peter Casamento, President and Executive Director of Laurel Civic for this wonderful discussion of his organization and the good they do in the world

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How Can We Find More Beauty in Our Life? 22:40

14d ago22:40

22:40

Join special guest Dick Smith for this fascinating look at finding beautyBy UUCOV

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Exploring Questions 20:05

21d ago20:05

20:05

Enjoy this question box service with Rev. Allison L. MooreBy UUCOV

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Seeking a Purpose 17:09

14d ago17:09

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Join us for this lovely talk featuring special guest Bill Payton, President UUSRQ Board of Trustees

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EP 117 - Madison Square Garden Part 4 - Billy Joel at The Garden Through The Years (2006-2024) 58:02

14d ago58:02

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Starting in the mid-2000s, BIlly Joel cemented his Madison Square Garden legacy with two unprecedented engagements. The first was a dozen shows spread over 4 months in 2006. The setlists were filled with songs that were rarely, if ever performed live, and The recordings from these dates made up his live album 12 Gardens Live, released later the sam…

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EP 116 - Madison Square Garden Part 3 - Billy Joel at The Garden Through The Years (1978-2002) 50:24

30d ago50:24

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When BIlly Joel plays his final show at Madison Square Garden on July 25, 2024, he’ll be closing out a nearly 50-year run of shows. And, in this episode, we’re diving deep into the first half of that legacy. Starting in December 1978, Billy has played multiple nights at the Garden on all but one album tour. His engagements also included Face to Fac…

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EP 115 - Madison Square Garden Part 2 - The 100th show of the residency (TV Special) 59:49

2M ago59:49

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Billy Joel’s groundbreaking 100th Madison Square Garden Residency Show was commemorated with an edited version of the concert airing on network television. The special entitled “The 100th: Billy Joel At Madison Square Garden” was broadcast in prime time on April 14, 2024 on CBS. For fans, this was a step up in production from even the official conc…

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108. Staying Healthy in Ministry with Mark & Christine Satterfield 46:52

2M ago46:52

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Send us a Text Message. In a field where you are constantly pouring out and meeting the needs of others, it can be easy to neglect yourself. However, caring for yourself as you lead a ministry shouldn't just be a well-intention, it is critical to make it a way of life. Today's show is for all of you that have had the well-intentions, but have strug…

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EP 114 - Madison Square Garden Part 1 - The First MSG Show (December 14, 1978) 56:31

2M ago56:31

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Thanks to a recently-unearthed audience recording, fans can now hear Billy Joel's first performance at the legendary Madison Square Garden. The performance took place on December 14, 1978, more than a decade after Billy first took to a stage as a professional musician. Listening to it in 2024, perhaps the most interesting aspect about Billy headlin…

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107. Jeff and Jen Wilkin on Marriage, Ministry and Revelation 48:03

2M ago48:03

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Send us a Text Message. If you're a regular listener to The Glass House, then you've heard plenty of wives speak to the topic of supporting their husbands in ministry. But what you haven't yet heard is how a husband can also be their wife's biggest cheerleader and supporter when she is the one in vocational ministry. Jen Wilkin and her husband Jeff…

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106. Agreeable Disagreement in the Church 42:00

2M ago42:00

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Send us a Text Message. Happy Southern Baptist Convention Eve! Over the next few days Southern Baptist Churches from around the country will come together in Indianapolis and will debate about key issues involving our churches. Recently Ben preached a sermon from Romans 14 and we thought it would be perfect to publish it on The Glass House. It is n…

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105. Family Rhythms and Routines with Lynley Mandrell and Angie Elkins 31:14

2M ago31:14

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Send us a Text Message. Today on the Glass House we are surprising you with a really special Friday episode. At Lifeway we have some really fantastic podcasts that we want to make sure you know about. Angie Elkins is our producer on the Glass House, but she also has her own show called Let It Shine. Lynley has been a co-host with her this season an…

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A Story About Our Lives with Rev. Alison L. Moore 23:19

3M ago23:19

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In the Swedenborgian tradition, the Bible is viewed as an allegory of our spiritual journey. Rather than a set of rules and cautionary tales, it is a mirror of our growth, with all of our stumbles, foibles and eventual success.By UUCOV

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You Are Needed with Rev. Angela Wells-Bean 23:09

3M ago23:09

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A reminder to all that our witness is desperately needed because there are more and more people feeling that there's no place for them in Florida.By UUCOV

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Mamas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys 13:46

3M ago13:46

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Please join Rev. Amy Petrie Shaw for this service which explores mother as a verb, a job description, and a state of being.By UUCOV

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For Good 16:44

3M ago16:44

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How are we called to experience joy? What does it mean to be changed, irrevocably, by the good things we are exposed to? How do you choose to change, not for the better, but for good? Join us for this sermon about the good things in life!

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Between the River and the Sea: The Story of Israel and Palestine 15:00

3M ago15:00

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This service offers an overview of the history of Israel and Palestine, and of the historical occupations of the region. As "Gaza Support Camps" rise on American college campuses, and the violence in the Middle East continues, what do you need to know to take an informed position, and work toward healing the world?…

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Singing an Earth Song 13:12

3M ago13:12

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Please join Donna Jewett, Kim McHugh, and members of the UUCOV Green Sanctuary team, in this celebration of the Earth. Sermon read by Donna Jewett.

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Sitting on the Back of a Dead Horse with Guest Pam Palmer 19:12

3M ago19:12

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Join storyteller Pam Palmer for this warm service featuring the work of Gary Paulsen. A lyrical tribute to a vanishing way of life.By UUCOV

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EP 113 - Evolution Of A Song - ”The Ballad Of Billy The Kid” 1:01:02

3M ago1:01:02

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In the last installment of our Evolution of a Song series, we explored an older song that sported a studio arrangement that couldn’t be replicated live. The same can be said of "The Ballad Of Billy The Kid," the subject of this episode. While the live version on Songs in the Attic became the definitive one for many fans, the Ballad of Billy the Kid…

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104. Emotions in Ministry with Bryan Barley 55:05

3M ago55:05

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Send us a Text Message. Emotions are created by God as indicators of how we are processing the environment or circumstances around us. Most people identify themselves as emotional or not by how much they cry; however, there's a lot more to emotions than crying and it's important that we experience the emotions God has given us. On today's episode o…

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103. LIVE: Preaching Prep & How It Affects the Family 36:58

3M ago36:58

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Send us a Text Message. After every Sunday church service, the biggest thing on the pastor's mind, is how quickly the following Sunday's message is coming. Sermon preparation doesn't just effect the pastor, it also effects the entire family. On today's show Ben and Lynley share with a live audience filled with student ministry leaders at the Lifewa…

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EP 112 - Billy Joel Album B-Sides Ranked 1:16:42

3M ago1:16:42

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With few exceptions, Billy Joel’s albums were sequenced with two sides in mind. It’s a phenomenon that’s come back to the forefront with the resurgence of vinyl records: The act of listening to half an album, then flipping the platter to hear the rest. It’s a different experience than listening to the songs all the way through on CD or a streaming …

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EP 111 - Evolution Of A Song - ”The Entertainer” 51:37

4M ago51:37

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The beauty of live music is that a song never sounds the same twice. Billy Joel’s no exception to this rule. And, with some songs nearly 50 years old by now, many of his older numbers have seen drastic changes over the years. In the first installment of our Evolution of a Song series, we tracked how "Say Goodbye to Hollywood" and "Everybody Loves Y…

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102. Practical Tools for Parenting in Ministry 28:30

4M ago28:30

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Send us a Text Message. One of the best tools young parents have, is the tips from older parents a little further down the road! On today's episode of The Glass House, Ben and Lynley share with you practical tools for being intentional in your parenting while serving in ministry. From family closers to teaching your kids how to return a question, y…

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A Feast of Fools 14:49

4M ago14:49

14:49

Sometimes laughter is the holiest thing you can do. This service explores the sacred role of the fool.

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Alleluia: An Easter Service 16:18

4M ago16:18

16:18

Easter tells us that love, not death, will win in the end. Come and join Rev. Amy Petrie Shaw for this exploration of Easter through a Universalist lens.By UUCOV

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Passover and the Prison Industrial Complex 17:58

4M ago17:58

17:58

What do the Jewish holiday of Passover and Attica have in common? Join us for this service, which will explore the connection between Passover and our modern intuition of slavery.

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Power Sunday 13:08

4M ago13:08

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Join us for this service which explores the power of Us.By UUCOV

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EP 110 - Tour Retrospective: Storm Front Tour 1989-1991 1:06:23

4M ago1:06:23

1:06:23

Billy Joel’s world tour supporting the Storm Front album was a huge success by all metrics. But behind it was a story almost as tumultuous as the album title and front cover portrayed. The tour was a necessity to earn back millions of dollars that Billy’s former manager, Frank Weber, had stolen from him over the previous few years. It also featured…

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101. A Week In The Life of A Pastor with Lindsay & Ben Skipper 44:23

4M ago44:23

44:23

Send us a Text Message. There is no typical work week for a pastor. Unforeseen life events, people in crisis, or administrative tasks will always be ever-changing week to week. While being flexible is necessary in ministry, so is establishing healthy boundaries and time management skills. On today's show, Ben Skipper, Senior Pastor of Carterville B…

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100. Lessons Learned from 100 episodes 44:40

4M ago44:40

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Send us a Text Message. We cannot believe we are already at our 100th episode! It’s been quite a journey and we are so thankful for the guests who came and shared their life and story with us. This show wouldn’t be what it is without vulnerability and transparency, and we’re thankful to create a space where ministry leaders can experience both. To …

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EP 109 - Year In Review: 2014 1:01:44

4M ago1:01:44

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2014 was a renaissance for Billy Joel. It’s almost hard to believe, given all the time he’s spent in the spotlight a decade later. But, he’d been relatively quiet in the late aughts and early 2010s. That made the flurry of activity this year all the more surprising. Billy kicked off his Madison Square Garden residency in January of 2014, which he s…

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99. What It's Like to Be a Missionary with Michael and Naomi Ley 48:38

4M ago48:38

48:38

Send us a Text Message. Head to college, get married, land your dream job, have kids, go to church, and live the American Dream. It's the reality most American Christians are living in, and it's where the Ley Family found themselves when they experienced a calling from God asking them to leave it all behind. On today's episode, Michael and Naomi Le…

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98. The Underpaid Pastor with Dr. Hance Dilbeck 48:28

5M ago48:28

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Send us a Text Message. A recent study discovered that over 1/2 of pastors over the age of 50 had less than $50,000 in their retirement fund and no expectation they would ever retire. On today's episode of The Glass House, Ben and Lynley dive into a topic that no pastor likes talking about: finances! Dr. Hance Dilbeck from GuideStone joins in this …

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EP 108 - Album Retrospective: Billy Joel Live Through The Years - Japan Edition 1:11:39

5M ago1:11:39

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What the new compilation Billy Joel Live Through the Years - Japan Edition lacks in new material, it more than makes up for in providing context to 40-plus years of music. The double-disc set, only released in Japan, features 32 live tracks recorded between 1972 and 2008. Starting with the Sigma Sound radio broadcast and culminating with a limited-…

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Holi: The Festival of Colors 15:42

5M ago15:42

15:42

Join Rev. Amy Petrie Shaw and explore the Hindu holiday of Holi. Known for it's exhuberant celebrations, wild colors, and joyful visiting, this holiday which celebrates the victory of good over evil is not to be missed!By UUCOV

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97. The Personalities of the Pastor & Wife with Ed O'Neal 50:31

5M ago50:31

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Send us a Text Message. Too often pastors and their wife feel pressure to step into any role necessary and serve the church. However, we all have different personalities, gifts, strengths, and yes, even weaknesses. On today's show Ben and Lynley discuss Clifton Strengths Finder with Ed O'Neal. Ed O'Neal is an American Veteran, leadership developer,…

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96. Loving Your Church Staff Well with Mark and Jenna Hallock 48:05

5M ago48:05

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Send us a Text Message. Ministry leaders typically spend time caring and discipling their congregation, and often times forget the very people they're in the trenches with. Caring for your staff and team is crucial for the overall health and impact of a church's ministry. On today's show, Pastor Mark and Jenna Hallock share ways they've created a h…

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All Sinners and All Saints 14:59

5M ago14:59

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As UUCOV nears the end of a search cycle, it's time to explore who is welcome at a UU congregation. Are all people really able to be a part of a UU community? Join us for this service which looks at the fact that while all physical bodies are welcome, all ideas and their lived values may not be.

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Love Changes Everything 15:34

5M ago15:34

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Love is amazing- it can’t be forced or legislated. It knows few bounds and sometimes breaks all rules. Come and share this service on the intersections between love and theology, and let’s talk about what it means to be born again.By UUCOV

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EP 107 - Back down the River of Dreams with Zachary Alford 1:15:45

5M ago1:15:45

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The River of Dreams album was Billy Joel’s introduction to a new generation of fans in the early 90s. With chart-topping songs, a notorious Grammy appearance, and an extensive world tour, it was a landmark in Billy’s career. But for drummer Zachary Alford, it was one of his first experiences in a major label session, and another step in his quickly…

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EP 106 - Album Retrospective: The Hassles First Album 1:26:59

6M ago1:26:59

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Before Billy Joel was a household name, and before he was even a solo recording artist or known as a piano player, he released his first album on United Artists Records in 1967. That album was The Hassles, by the band of the same name. Billy, still a teenager, wasn’t in the spotlight. Rather, he was the organ player who contributed a few original s…

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