Best Abbie Edwards Podcasts (2024)

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EP#22 Sione Fukofuka: Having Jesus Christ as Your Foundation 37:25

3h ago37:25

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Join Sione Fukofuka as he shares his story on the Connecting Goodness podcast! Sione grew up on the island of Tonga and saw the gospel of Jesus Christ impact his family at a young age. He continued to learn about Christ's love when he served as a missionary in Samoa and needed to change his perspective about the people there. Sione shares that sinc…

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LtCol Tom Williams, USMC-Ret, Doorsteps of Hell 1:00:06

9m ago1:00:06

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Dr. Stephen Phillips interviews LtCol Tom Williams, USMC-Ret, to discuss his book Doorsteps of Hell, the first in his memoir series entitled Heart of a Marine. Doorsteps of Hell relays Tom's stories from childhood, life as a cadet a North Georgia College, becoming an Officer of Marines, and his service as an infantry officer in Vietnam. LtCol Willi…

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EP#21 Olga Davydova Allred: Worshipping God in Russia 55:57

2h ago55:57

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In this episode of the "Connecting Goodness" podcast, Olga Davydova Allred shares her story of coming to know God. After joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Volgograd, Russia when she was 17, Olga served as a full-time missionary in Moscow, Russia. Olga returned from her mission to serve as a public affairs representative for…

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Navy SEAL Brandon Webb's novel "Steel Fear" 53:28

1h ago53:28

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John Sherwood interviews former Navy SEAL Sniper Brandon Webb about his naval career and his novel, Steel Fear. Webb is the author of 12 books. He served in the Navy for 13 years as a rescue swimmer and SEAL. Steel Fear is a murder mystery that takes place on the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72).By Dr. John Sherwood

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EP#20 Abby Sharp: When God Prompts You Out of Your Comfort Zone 34:03

16d ago34:03

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Meet Abby Sharp and hear her story about following an impression from God that led her and her husband out of their comfort zone. Abby shares the concerns and fears she had about this impression and what her and her husband did to exercise their faith and follow God's direction for their lives. Abby talks about how she knows that God loves us, has …

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EP#19: Jeree Marostica and Skye Watson: Knowing God as a Stepparent 38:47

1M ago38:47

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Join Jeree Marostica and Skye Watson for a faith-filled conversation about coming to know God as a stepparent. Both originally from California and with a passion for wellness, Jeree and Skye share how they met their husbands and how they have seen Jesus Christ in their journey as stepmoms. Jeree talks about how God knows us individually and how she…

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EP#18 Elyse Hales: Trusting Jesus 36:59

1M ago36:59

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Be prepared for a fabulous episode with Elyse Hales! Elyse shares her experience working as a sideline reporter for the Utah Jazz and how she saw God show up in the NBA. She also shares impactful stories about learning to walk again as a young girl, and church service in Hollywood. Elyse delves into how to trust Jesus in the midst of a challenge, t…

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Marine General Kenneth F. “Frank” McKenzie Jr., Ret. 1:01:06

2M ago1:01:06

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John Sherwood interviews General Kenneth F. “Frank” McKenzie Jr., USMC Ret. about his new book The Melting Point: High Command and War in the 21st Century. General McKenzie served as the commander of CENTCOM from March 2019 to April 2022. In that role, he oversaw the 2020 strike that killed Qasem Soleimani, the leader of the Iranian Quds Force; and…

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EP#17 Suzie Trepanier: Working with God in Marriage and Family Therapy 40:22

2M ago40:22

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Join Suzie Trepanier for a special episode about how she has seen God in her work with marriage and family therapy. Suzie is a counselor at Family Services for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She is a doctoral candidate of Marriage and Family Therapy at Alliant International University and has her M.A. in Couple and Family Therapy …

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Dr David Winkler - Witness to Neptune's Inferno 39:00

2M ago39:00

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Dr. Stephen Phillips interviews Dr. David Winkler to discuss his book, Witness to Neptune's Inferno: The Pacific War Diary of Lieutenant Commander Lloyd Mustin, USS Atlanta (CL 51).By Dr. Stephen Phillips

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Edward J. Marolda on Admirals Under Fire, Part II 1:05:37

3M ago1:05:37

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Dr. John Sherwood interviews Dr. Edward J. Marolda about his new book Admirals Under Fire: The U.S. Navy and the Vietnam War. Dr. Marolda is the author of nine books on the Navy in Vietnam and worked as a civilian historian for the U.S. Navy for 40 years. This is Part 2 of a two-part episode on this important contribution to the historiography of t…

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EP#16 Jessica Capito Dolberg: Feeling God’s Love Through Depression 56:34

3M ago56:34

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In this episode of the "Connecting Goodness" podcast, Jessica Capito Dolberg shares her experiences with depression, chronic pain, and feeling the God’s love amidst the challenges in her life. Jessica shares many lessons she has learned in her mental health journey including how individuals with depression can talk about depression with their loved…

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Edward J. Marolda on Admirals under Fire, PT 1 47:03

3M ago47:03

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Dr. John Sherwood interviews Dr. Edward J. Marolda about his new book Admirals Under Fire: The U.S. Navy and the Vietnam War. Dr. Marolda is the author of nine books on the Navy in Vietnam and worked as a civilian historian for the U.S. Navy for 40 years. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode on this important contribution to the historiography of t…

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EP#15: Victoria Burnham: Being Led by the Spirit to Follow Christ 44:56

3M ago44:56

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In this episode of the Connecting Goodness podcast, Heidi talks with her Boston bestie, Victoria Burnham! Victoria shares her truly unique story that has taken her to Armenia, England, India, and across the Unites States. Victoria shares how God has guided her to move to these myriads of places and how the more she has done what God asks, the more …

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Dr. Abby Mullen: The United States in the First Barbary War, 1800-1805 1:01:27

4M ago1:01:27

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Dr. Abby Mullen discusses her forthcoming book To Fix a National Character: The United States in the First Barbary War, 1800-1805 with Tyler Pitrof. A periodic host of Preble Hall herself, Dr. Mullen is currently serving as an assistant professor in the History Department at the United States Naval Academy.…

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Dr. Sam Limneos: Honor at the Naval Academy, 1845-1875 54:14

4M ago54:14

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Dr. Sam Limneos discusses his recent Ph.D. dissertation, “More Nobility of Soul: Honor at the United States Naval Academy, 1845-1875,” with John Sherwood. Dr. Limneos served for four years as an archivist at the U.S. Naval Academy before joining the Naval History and Heritage Command in 2023 as the Deputy Branch Head of the Navy Archives.…

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EP#14: Boanerges Alcántara y Awilda Karina Pineda Acosta: Conociendo a Cristo en la República Dominicana, Barahona 42:23

4M ago42:23

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Boanerges Alcántara (Yúnior) y Awilda Karina Pineda Acosta (Karina) son una familia muy especial de la provincia de Barahona en la República Dominicana. En este episodio comparten sus historias conociendo a Jesucristo. Hablan de su experiencia perdiendo un bebe y como su creencia en Jesucristo y su enseñanza de las familias eternas les ha fortaleci…

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EP#13 Jake Edwards, Jon Van Tassell, and Katie Robison: Serving with Christ in the Dominican Republic 49:38

4M ago49:38

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Join Jake Edwards, Jon Van Tassell, Katie Robison, and Heidi as they remember their experiences serving as missionaries in the Dominican Republic (DR) for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They talk about adjusting to life in the DR-including showering with cockroaches, learning Dominican slang, and constant blackouts! Jake talks abo…

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David Petraeus on CONFLICT 52:07

5M ago52:07

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Dr. John Sherwood interviews General David H. Petraeus about his new book, co-authored with Andrew Roberts, entitled Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine. Topics covered include the characteristics of strategic leadership in war; and how technology has changed war since World War II. He also offers some career advice to midshipme…

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EP#12 Rachel Chesney: Jesus Christ Is Our Advocate 49:03

5M ago49:03

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In this episode, Rachel Chesney shares the incredibly personal story of her father leaving her family after 32 years of marriage and how she was able to see him as God does once she understood that Jesus Christ is our Advocate. Rachel talks about how her family embraced the idea that “the story is not over yet” and how God gives us grace and space …

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Charles Lachman: Codename Nemo aka U-505 50:21

5M ago50:21

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Dr. Stephen Phillips interviews author Charles Lachman to discuss his book, Codename Nemo: The Hunt for a Nazi U-Boat and the Elusive Enigma Machine, which tells the story of the U.S. Navy's capture of the German U-boat, U-505 on June 4, 1944.By Charles Lachman, Dr. Stephen Phillips

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Ronald H. Spector on the Wars of Decolonization in Asia 52:58

5M ago52:58

52:58

Ronald H. Spector sits down with John Sherwood and guest host Randy Papadopoulos to discuss his book, A Continent Erupts: Decolonization, Civil War, and Massacre in Postwar Asia, 1945-1955By Randy Papadopoulos, Ronald H. Spector, Dr. John Sherwood

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EP#11 Amber Olsen & Andrea Hardy: Having Christ-Centered Friendships 35:50

5M ago35:50

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Amber Olsen and Andrea Hardy talk with Heidi about growing up in San Diego, California together and how having friends that believed in Christ made all the difference during their childhood and teenage years. They remember watching the San Diego temple be built, attending seminary at 6:00 am every day, and how they supported each other growing up. …

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Dalton, Christin, and Lisa on Henzell, Baugh, and The Wailers 1:02:23

6M ago1:02:23

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Dalton, Christin, and Lisa discuss the final bit of material from the seminar, including Perry Henzell's The Harder They Come, Edward Baugh's "The West Indian Writer and His Quarrel with History," and The Wailers' album Burnin'.By John E. Drabinski

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Anselm van der Peet on the Netherlands Navy 49:39

6M ago49:39

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Dr. Anselm van der Peet of the Netherlands Institute for Military History discusses the history of the Royal Netherlands Navy from the end of World War II to the present with John Sherwood.By Dr. Anselm van der Peet, Dr. John Sherwood

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Edward Baugh, Perry Henzell, and The Wailers - Inventiveness, the Underclass, and the Sounds of the Everyday 24:43

6M ago24:43

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A discussion of Edward Baugh's essay "The West Indian Writer and His Quarrel with History," Perry Henzell's The Harder They Come, and The Wailer's masterpiece album Burnin'.By John E. Drabinski

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Kayna, Dalton, and Abby on Maryse Condé and the Creolists 41:37

6M ago41:37

41:37

Kayna, Dalton, and Abby discuss the Creolist's response to Maryse Condé's critical remarks on the créolité movement, thinking through questions of nation, time, and identity.By John E. Drabinski

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Maryse Condé and the Créolité Movement - Literature, Identity, Diaspora 22:51

6M ago22:51

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A discussion of Maryse Condé's essay "Order, Disorder, Freedom, and the West Indian Writer" and the critical interview "Créolité Bites" with Jean Bernabé, Patrick Chamoiseau, and Raphaël Confiant, with particular emphasis on the relationship between literature, identity, and diaspora.By John E. Drabinski

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EP#10 Narcisa Ramirez Sanchez: Como Tener Fe en Jesucristo Durante los Desafíos 15:09

5M ago15:09

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Narcisa “Manuela” Ramirez Sanchez comparte un testimonio sincero y sencillo de Jesucristo y cómo tener fe en Él durante los desafíos. Narcisa vive en la provincia de San Juan en la República Dominicana. Trabaja como maestra, tiene tres hijos, y es miembro de La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días. Narcisa habla de cómo Dios le h…

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Dr. Jeremy Stöhs: European Naval Power 46:03

6M ago46:03

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Dr. John Sherwood interviews Dr. Jeremy Stöhs about his new book, European Naval Power: From Cold War to Hybrid Wars. Stöhs is the co-head of the Austrian Center for Intelligence, Propaganda, and Security Studies at the University of Graz.By Dr. Jeremy Stöhs, Dr. John Sherwood

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Charlie, Lisa, and Teagan on Jean Bernabé, Patrick Chamoiseau, and Raphaël Confiant 53:33

6M ago53:33

53:33

Charlie, Lisa, and Teagan discuss In Praise of Creoleness and its cultural politics of race, identity, and expression.By John E. Drabinski

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Jean Bernabé, Patrick Chamoiseau, and Raphaël Confiant - Creoleness, Identity, Literature 33:14

6M ago33:14

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Discussion of Jean Bernabé, Patrick Chamoiseau, and Raphaël Confiant's 1989 manifesto In Praise of Creoleness, with particular attention to questions of identity, cultural production, and the relation between writer and reader.By John E. Drabinski

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CDR Randy Goguen - From Yeomanettes to Fighter Jets 1:29:36

6M ago1:29:36

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Dr. Stephen Phillips interviews CDR Randy Gogen, USN-Ret, PhD, to discuss her book "From Yeomanettes to Fighter Jets: A Century of Women in the U.S. Navy."By Dr. Stephen Phillips, Dr. Randy Goguen, CDR Randy Goguen

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EP#9 Emma and Morgan Mitchell: Ministering Like Jesus Christ 47:08

6M ago47:08

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If you want to learn about how to minister like Jesus, listen to this episode! Emma and Morgan Mitchell are an Apartment Life Team at Shift Apartments in San Diego. They have worked in ministry together for 7 years. Emma and Morgan share memorable experiences from their work in ministry with youth and young adults. Morgan talks about ministering in…

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Peters, Bruns, and the Institute for Security Policy Kiel 51:12

7M ago51:12

51:12

John Sherwood sits down with Johannes Peters and Sebastian Bruns of the Institute for Security Policy Kiel (ISPK) to discuss all things Kiel: the history of Kiel, Kiel Week, the Kiel International Seapower Seminar (KISS), and the Institute for Security Policy at Kiel University.By Joannes Peters, Sebastian Bruns, Dr. John Sherwood

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Teagan, Lisa, and Kayna on Kamau Brathwaite 39:53

7M ago39:53

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Discussion of Kamau Brathwaite's poetics and poetic praxis with Teagan, Kayna, and Lisa.By John E. Drabinski

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Kamau Brathwaite - Orality, Aurality, and Postcolonial Intelligence 26:57

7M ago26:57

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A discussion of the relation between orality and aurality in Kamau Brathwaite's poetics and poetic praxis.By John E. Drabinski

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Mary Catherine, Twanna, and Christin on Wilson Harris 36:02

7M ago36:02

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A discussion of Wilson Harris' work with Mary Catherine Contreras, Twanna Hodge, and Christin Washington.By John E. Drabinski

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Wilson Harris - Creoleness, Identity, and the Imagination 22:12

7M ago22:12

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A discussion of two late essays by Wilson Harris on creoleness and the imagination, with particular emphasis on how they ask us to rethink and recalibrate our language of identity.By John E. Drabinski

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Twanna, Abigail, and Charlie on Glissant and Benítez-Rojo 42:48

7M ago42:48

42:48

Abigail, Twanna, and Charlie discuss the intersections between the work of Glissant and Benítez-Rojo.By John E. Drabinski

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Édouard Glissant and Antonio Benítez-Rojo - The Archipelago, Chaos, and an Ethics of the Aesthetic 22:52

7M ago22:52

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A discussion of Glissant's and Benítez-Rojo's conceptions of the archipelago, chaos, and the implications for an ethic of globalized aesthetics.By John E. Drabinski

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Twanna, Mary Catherine, and Dalton on Glissant and Walcott 45:46

7M ago45:46

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A discussion of Glissant's and Walcott's work, specifically the opening pages of Poetics of Relation and the poem "The Sea is History."By John E. Drabinski

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EP#8 Citra: Navigating Divorce and Family Relationships with God 45:18

6M ago45:18

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In this episode, Citra shares her journey of growing up in Indonesia in a family with different belief systems. She shares how her mother provided a faithful example of navigating family relationships and remaining true to her faith in Christ. Citra also speaks about her experience with divorce. She shares the difficulties and hardships of that exp…

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Dr. Sarah Kirchberger PLA Navy Part II 47:14

7M ago47:14

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Part II of John Sherwood’s interview with China expert Sarah Kirchberger offers a contemporary “tour of China’s waterfront,” looking at China’s perceived maritime threats as well as the capabilities and characteristics of its contemporary Navy. Dr. Kirchberger also examines the current state of China’s shipbuilding and naval technology industries. …

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EP#7 Dirk Oliver: The Power to Change Through Jesus Christ 39:42

6M ago39:42

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Heidi sits down to chat with her dad, Dirk Oliver! They dive into his story of choosing to follow Jesus Christ and how that decision changed his life and the lives of many others. Dirk talks about how to become dependent on Christ and how Christ helps us see that we are all part of God’s family. Heidi asks Dirk about his experiences as a bishop and…

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Dr. Sarah Kirchberger PLA Navy Part I 40:29

7M ago40:29

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Dr. John Sherwood interviews Germany’s leading expert on the Chinese Navy, Dr. Sarah Kirchberger. In part one of a two-part interview, Dr. Kirchberger discusses the history of the PLA Navy and how it has evolved from a coastal and riverine force to one whose ambition is to dominate the Western Pacific. Part Two will focus on the PLA’s current capab…

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EP#6 Sheryn Shahwan-Solórzano: Muslims and Latter-day Saints, A Conversation Between Friends 1:01:21

7M ago1:01:21

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In this episode, Heidi and Sheryn Shahwan-Solórzano have a conversation about their faith traditions. Sheryn is Muslim and Heidi is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Sheryn shares what she believes about God as a Muslim and how one of God’s names in Islam, is “The Most Merciful.” Heidi and Sheryn talk about shared beliefs…

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Captain Brett Crozier, USN-Ret, Surf While You Can 1:27:45

7M ago1:27:45

1:27:45

Dr. Stephen Phillips interviews Captain Brett Crozier, USN-Ret, to discuss his book, Surf While You Can, to include reviewing the COVID outbreak aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) in March of 2020 while he was in command. Team Step: http://www.teamstepusa.org/By Dr Stephen Phillips, Captain Brett Crozier

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EP#5 Char Oliver, Chris McKendrick, and Karen Freeman: Raising Children of God with Special Needs 53:53

7M ago53:53

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During this episode Heidi talks with three mothers of children with special needs-her mom, Char Oliver, Chris McKendrick, and Karen Freeman. They share about how God prepared them to raise children with special needs. Char shares about praying for help when her daughter, Whitney, was born. Karen discusses the challenge of handing our problems over …

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Derek Walcott and Édouard Glissant - History, the Sea, and Caribbean Identity 28:32

8M ago28:32

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Reflections on Derek Walcott's 1977 poem "The Sea is History" and the opening sections of Édouard Glissant's Poetics of Relation, with emphasis on history and identity in relation to the Middle Passage and its catastrophic loss.By John E. Drabinski

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