Best American Christian Thinker Podcasts (2024)

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“Help When Adult Friendships End?” :: Shundria Riddick [Ep 477] Summer of Mentorship Week Two

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A few years ago on an Instagram survey I learned that 68% of y’all have experienced broken friendships. I knew we needed an episode to help.Licensed professional counselor Shundria Riddick is here to walk us through some healthy ways to work toward reconciliation and how to know when to walk away from a hurtful friendship. We talk about setting hea…

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Pizza > Trauma with Halle & Gray 57:12

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Love covers a multitude of sins and pizza covers the rest. Enjoy this episode recorded in our YouTube livestream based on the suggestions of our Patreon members. Sign up for ButcherBox today by going to Butcherbox.com/mega and use code mega at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an enti…

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Speaking of the Rightless, Envisioning New Rights 6:36

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Like the poetry of his fellow Latin Americans, the scholarship of Mauro Lazarovich, PhD '24, is not only humanist but also humanitarian. “I wanted to make a contribution to the humanities by saying that literature and art have something to bring to the table when we are talking about refugees,” he says. “And not only literature in general but speci…

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Sidetracked by Naming Body Parts, Steaks for Lunch, and Summer Dilemmas (when you’re not in Italy) :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 476]

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**earbud alert–if you listen with little ones around may want to pop in the ole earbuds or be prepared to have lots of conversations ;) ** We kick off today looking like we are going to two separate events, with one dressed up and one in athleisure. Are you team shorts or team dresses for summer? We give some summer updates including how to feed AL…

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“How do I connect better with my kids?” [Ep 475] :: Summer of Mentorship Week 1

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Welcome to week one of the Summer of Mentorship! This summer we are answering your questions with guests from past episodes. We are starting off with an episode from April of 2020 (ep 280) with Rachel Macy Stafford, the founder of Hands Free Mama. Rachel’s Hands Free Mama mentality is all about finding balance in a media-saturated, perfection-obses…

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Death of The Colonel with Matt Young 33:16

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Pat Oldman (Matt Young, Hello From the Magic Tavern) is a recently released murderer who comes clean. Matt Young: @morepeoplehappy -- SHOW INFORMATION Mega HQ Get ad free + bonus content with MEGA PREMIUM Support Us on Patreon Instagram: @MegaThePodcast Twitter: @MegaThePodcast Follow Holly and Greg Holly Laurent: Twitter | Instagram Greg Hess: Twi…

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Bonus Episode! And Barbie Lou Too 53:53

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Halle tries fake meat and Gray is shocked to learn his girlfriend isn't a twin. Enjoy this episode recorded in our YouTube livestream based on the suggestions of our Patreon members. -- SHOW INFORMATION Mega HQ Get ad free + bonus content with MEGA PREMIUM Support Us on Patreon Instagram: @MegaThePodcast Twitter: @MegaThePodcast Follow Holly and Gr…

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The Rise of the Secular Evangelicals 1:01:11

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What is the political future of American evangelicalism? And what explains the rise of “secular” evangelical politics? Russell Moore is the editor-in-chief of Christianity Today and the author of Losing Our Religion: An Altar Call for Evangelical America. Together we discuss the surprising and tragic ways in which evangelicalism has become politici…

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Raising Critical Thinkers :: Julie Bogart [Ep 474]

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Do you notice our culture (especially online) is full of people who all think their opinion is correct and want to argue? Do you wish you had the tools to help your child think for themselves and have deep conversations?Julie Bogart; author, podcaster, and creator of Brave Writers; is here to help us teach our kids how to have critical thinking ski…

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Thundercats & Lightning Dogs with Arnie Niekamp 39:23

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Andy Keycamp (Arnie Niekamp, Hello From The Magic Tavern) is a seeker who's about to be covered in the blood. Arnie Niekamp: @misterarnie -- SHOW INFORMATION Mega HQ Get ad free + bonus content with MEGA PREMIUM Support Us on Patreon Instagram: @MegaThePodcast Twitter: @MegaThePodcast Follow Holly and Greg Holly Laurent: Twitter | Instagram Greg He…

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Do Muslims and Christians Worship the Same God? 1:02:02

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Shadi Hamid and Matthew Kaemingk can't postpone the difficult question any longer. Do Muslims and Christians worship the same God? Their answers (and disagreements) might surprise you. LINKS Relevant articles on the “Same God” debate from: Gabriel Said Reynolds https://churchlifejournal.nd.edu/articles/is-the-quranic-god-the-same-god-as-the-biblica…

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Sidetracked with Beth McCord :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 473]

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Today’s podcast kicks off with a real-life example of how the enneagram can improve relationships and facilitate healthy conflict resolution. Heather sent our guest, Beth McCord, a less than friendly email recently and Beth responded with grace and understanding because she knows how to navigate our personalities, what a gift. Our guest Beth is a w…

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The Lamborghini Lifestyle with Tommy Bechtold 35:59

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Timmy Birchtold (Tommy Bechtold, Guardians of the Palaxy) returns to update us on The Joseph Project Step Dad Summit. Tommy Bechtold: @tommybechtold -- SHOW INFORMATION Mega HQ Get ad free + bonus content with MEGA PREMIUM Support Us on Patreon Instagram: @MegaThePodcast Twitter: @MegaThePodcast Follow Holly and Greg Holly Laurent: Twitter | Instag…

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Bonus Episode! Amen Also 47:50

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Gray and Halle enjoy the God-honoring improv group Amen Also. Enjoy this episode recorded in our YouTube livestream based on the suggestions of our Patreon members. -- SHOW INFORMATION Mega HQ Get ad free + bonus content with MEGA PREMIUM Support Us on Patreon Instagram: @MegaThePodcast Twitter: @MegaThePodcast Follow Holly and Greg Holly Laurent: …

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A Muslim Goes to Wheaton 1:35:38

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Shadi Hamid and Matthew Kaemingk visited Wheaton College (the so-called evangelical Harvard) to discuss faith, politics, and deep difference. Interviewed by Alexander Massad, they were asked about their friendship, their deep disagreements, and why they did (or did not) want to convert one another. Links: Matthew Kaemingk, The Troubling Grace of a …

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Don’t Dad Alone :: Dustin Nickerson [Ep 472]

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Father’s Day is quickly approaching and Dustin Nickerson- Comedian, author, and podcaster- is here to share all things funny and serious about parenting. On his podcast with his wife Melissa, they laugh at and also talk about the tough parts of parenting. I ask him about what it is like to try and balance family, travel for work, and attempt to hav…

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NIV, KJV & STI with Halle & Gray 44:14

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Gray and the Climax kids distribute toilet Bibles as a public service and Halle's daughter joins the pipefitters union. This episode was recorded in our YouTube livestream based on the suggestions of our Patreon members. Celebrate Father’s Day by going to Butcherbox.com/mega and use code mega at checkout. -- SHOW INFORMATION Mega HQ Get ad free + b…

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African American Encounters with Property and the Long Shadow of Slavery 25:59

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In advance of Juneteenth 2024, we speak with University of Texas Professor Shirley Thompson, PhD '01, author of the forthcoming book No More Auction Block for Me, about how the experience of being treated as property has shaped the way that African Americans understand and relate to property themselves. Acknowledging the trauma of racism and white …

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Sidetracked by American Idol, Father’s Day, and Eyebrows :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 471] 44:31

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Today’s sidetracked starts off with Cynthia airing her grievances. We talk about eyebrows and all of the products we use to get them to grow. Then move on to an update about our Patreons which we find out are the Wal-Mart and Target of that platform. I guess once you start posting content people remember they are paying for it. We also talk about o…

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The Politics of Hell 53:19

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“Hell is actually pretty underrated. I mean it, when it comes to democratic life, a belief in hell is quite helpful.” Shadi kicked off a recent public lecture with this rather unexpected and provocative statement. In a time when democratic debate is becoming increasingly judgmental, where citizens wish to condemn and literally sentence one another …

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Creating a Family Tech Plan :: Andrea Davis [Ep 470]

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Do you feel like since 2020 your family tech rules have gone out the window? How do you handle tech guidelines if both parents are not on the same page? Do you find it difficult to manage different ages and stages when it comes to screens? Andrea Davis, a mom of five with a degree in secondary education, is here to share a ton of wisdom and guidanc…

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American Excess with Mark McConville 35:27

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Mike McGonnigal (Mark McConville, Mall Walkin' podcast) makes personal finance deeply personal. Mark McConville: @markmcconville -- SHOW INFORMATION Mega HQ Get ad free + bonus content with MEGA PREMIUM Support Us on Patreon Instagram: @MegaThePodcast Twitter: @MegaThePodcast Follow Holly and Greg Holly Laurent: Twitter | Instagram Greg Hess: Twitt…

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Gaza and the Gods of Tribalism 1:14:35

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How are American evangelicals and Muslims responding to the war in Gaza? More than half a year into the war, Shadi Hamid and Matthew Kaemingk discuss the (im)possibility of remaining neutral and the ways in which their own tribal loyalties push and pull on their positions. Matthew presses Shadi on how his Muslim identity influences his positions on…

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Finding Freedom from Habitual Sin :: Kirby Kelly [Ep 469]

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Have you ever struggled with a repetitive sin that you can’t seem to break on your own? Do you swing from feelings of shame to justifying sin as no big deal? Do you understand the enemy’s tactics and how he preys on our weaknesses? Today Kirby Kelly- speaker, author, scholar, and Christian content creator- joins me to share her powerful and very vu…

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So Many Metaphors with Claudio Saavedra 48:33

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Camilo Sanchez (Claudio Saavedra, UCB Theater) is a rock climber with a firm grip on faith. Claudio Saavedra: @claudiosaavedra5000 -- SHOW INFORMATION Mega HQ Get ad free + bonus content with MEGA PREMIUM Support Us on Patreon Instagram: @MegaThePodcast Twitter: @MegaThePodcast Follow Holly and Greg Holly Laurent: Twitter | Instagram Greg Hess: Twi…

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Bonus Episode! Cowboy Butts Drive Me Nuts 50:22

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Halle's into pickleball and Gray freestyles hot new worship lyrics. This one is lit. Enjoy this episode recorded in our YouTube livestream based on the suggestions of our Patreon members. -- SHOW INFORMATION Mega HQ Get ad free + bonus content with MEGA PREMIUM Support Us on Patreon Instagram: @MegaThePodcast Twitter: @MegaThePodcast Follow Holly a…

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Sidetracked with Toni Collier :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 468]

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Today kicks off our new sidetracked series with a surprise guest! Toni Collier- author, speaker, podcaster, and single mom- joins us to cover all the topics. Toni is the author of Broken Crayons Still Color and encourages people that even in the hard and dark parts of life God is waiting to use us. In our brokenness, we can see God in the land of t…

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Y Fronts/Wife Runts with Halle & Gray 51:58

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Gray has a wardrobe malfunction and Halle's got too much fried catfish. -- SHOW INFORMATION Mega HQ Get ad free + bonus content with MEGA PREMIUM Support Us on Patreon Instagram: @MegaThePodcast Twitter: @MegaThePodcast Follow Holly and Greg Holly Laurent: Twitter | Instagram Greg Hess: Twitter | Instagram Music by Julie B. Nichols Edited by Makenz…

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Hope and Help for Taboo Topics in Postpartum Care :: Krystle Howald [Ep 467]

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Did you know that once you are postpartum you are always postpartum? Do you have issues from pregnancy, birth, or c-sections that have followed you and don’t know where to turn? Do you know that only 4% of parents are getting the movement that they need? Today Krystle Howald, a women’s health physical therapist and co-founder of Expecting and Empow…

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Jesus in the Creases with Allison Reese 27:29

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Jallison Briefs (Allison Reese, Bros) is everybody's Nana and she brings the tough love. Allison Reese: @alienreese -- SHOW INFORMATION Mega HQ Get ad free + bonus content with MEGA PREMIUM Support Us on Patreon Instagram: @MegaThePodcast Twitter: @MegaThePodcast Follow Holly and Greg Holly Laurent: Twitter | Instagram Greg Hess: Twitter | Instagra…

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Bonus Episode! Back Door Friends are Best with Halle & Gray 45:39

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Gray & Halle discuss couples retreats, manly men's conferences and the tension inside Jesus' bride. -- SHOW INFORMATION Mega HQ Get ad free + bonus content with MEGA PREMIUM Support Us on Patreon Instagram: @MegaThePodcast Twitter: @MegaThePodcast Follow Holly and Greg Holly Laurent: Twitter | Instagram Greg Hess: Twitter | Instagram Music by Julie…

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Honoring Moms, the Unsung Heroes :: Rebecca St. James [Ep 466]

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Rebecca St. James, a popular Australian American contemporary Christian singer, songwriter and actress, is here to talk about the amazing new movie Unsung Hero, which chronicles her family's journey to rebuild their lives from the ground up. She shares personal stories from her childhood and how their mom’s faith stands up against all odds and insp…

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Long Heeled Slipper with Bob Dassie 36:58

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Rob Stassie (Bob Dassie, WeirDass) is divided about leaving his band Split Decision. Sign up today at butcherbox.com/mega and use code mega to choose your Free for a Year offer, plus get $20 off your first order! -- SHOW INFORMATION Mega HQ Get ad free + bonus content with MEGA PREMIUM Support Us on Patreon Instagram: @MegaThePodcast Twitter: @Mega…

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Meditation Changes Your Brain. Here's How. 28:48

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If you're one of the 32 percent of US adults who experienced symptoms of anxiety or depression last year, your doctor or mental health care provider may have recommended you learn meditation to help manage your stress. But how exactly does this age-old practice change the brain? This month on Colloquy, Richard Davidson, PhD '76, the William James a…

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Sidetracked by 1980’s Mother’s Day, LTK, and Bad Book Reviews :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 465]

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As usual, this sidetracked has so much packed into it, especially as we head into Mother’s Day and the end-of-school-year chaos. We recap my son Quade’s final high school musical performance as Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast. Once again the tears are flowing as I process having a senior and all of the final milestones that come along with it. Cynt…

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Stewarding Sacred and Spiritual Disciplines at Home :: Jennifer Pepito [Ep 464] 50:01

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Do you feel like you are just existing with your family instead of being intentional? Are you finding it hard to consistently spend time with the Lord as a busy mom? Do you wonder how to train your kids in Godly principles and practices that last a lifetime? Today Jennifer Pepito- author, podcaster, and homeschool curriculum writer- joins me to tal…

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John the B with Maria Randazzo 30:27

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Marla Rosalotti (Maria Randazzo, The Problem with Jon Stewart) is a baptismal dunker known as The Big D. Maria Randazzo: @mariafreakingrandazzo Go to butcherbox.com/mega and use code mega to get free ground beef for life plus $20 off your first box. Mega HQ Get ad free + bonus content with MEGA PREMIUM Support Us on Patreon Instagram: @MegaThePodca…

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Bonus Episode! Fun and Fungible with Halle & Gray 41:02

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Gray & Halle talk cyber hacks, cyber trucks, what is funny and what is fungible. Enjoy this episode we recorded in our YouTube livestream with the help of our Patreon members' suggestions. -- SHOW INFORMATION Mega HQ Get ad free + bonus content with MEGA PREMIUM Support Us on Patreon Instagram: @MegaThePodcast Twitter: @MegaThePodcast Follow Holly …

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When You’re Busy and Stressed by Mom Life Expectations :: Joanna Weaver [Ep 463] 49:55

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Do you often feel like you are dropping all the spinning plates? That you can’t keep up or believe the lie that you are the worst mom and wife? Do you wonder why you are not further along, why does everyone else seem to have it together? Today Joanna Weaver- author, speaker, and podcaster- joins me to discuss her new book Embracing Trust. We also s…

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The Princess of Vulgaria with Jaime Moyer 31:01

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Janie Meyer (Jaime Moyer, Bob's Burgers) will never retire. Thank God! Jaime Moyer: @jamdetroit -- SHOW INFORMATION Mega HQ Get ad free + bonus content with MEGA PREMIUM Support Us on Patreon Instagram: @MegaThePodcast Twitter: @MegaThePodcast Follow Holly and Greg Holly Laurent: Twitter | Instagram Greg Hess: Twitter | Instagram Music by Julie B. …

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House Rules and Learning to Love your Home :: Myquillyn Smith [Ep 462] 51:47

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Do you feel like you just need more money to create a home you love? Do you want an inviting home that feels peaceful and open to your friends and family? Are you confused about your decorating style and end up buying random decor that does not work? Myquillyn Smith, author and founder of the Nesting Place, joins me to help with all of the House Ru…

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An Absolute Affront with Andy Daly 39:28

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Randy Dudley (Andy Daly, Review) is protesting filthy films that don't depict Christ right. Andy Daly: @tvsandydaly -- SHOW INFORMATION Mega HQ Get ad free + bonus content with MEGA PREMIUM Support Us on Patreon Instagram: @MegaThePodcast Twitter: @MegaThePodcast Follow Holly and Greg Holly Laurent: Twitter | Instagram Greg Hess: Twitter | Instagra…

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Bonus Episode! Over the Shoulder Boulder Holder 14:08

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Halle's got a couple of heavy burdens and Gray's got a new Vespa. Enjoy this episode we recorded in our YouTube livestream with the help of our Patreon members' suggestions. -- SHOW INFORMATION Mega HQ Get ad free + bonus content with MEGA PREMIUM Support Us on Patreon Instagram: @MegaThePodcast Twitter: @MegaThePodcast Follow Holly and Greg Holly …

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When You’re Disappointed in Mom Life Limitations :: Sara Hagerty [Ep 461]

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Do you feel as if you are always measuring yourself as a mom? Do you feel like the pressure to keep up with moms around you is overwhelming? Do you feel snappy or resentful at your kids and husband?Today, author Sara Hagerty joins me to talk about her new book, The Gift Of Limitations. She is a wife and mom of seven with four adopted kids. Sara sha…

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Role Play with Jen Hatmaker & Tyler Merritt 28:09

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Jen Hatmaker returns with her new friend Tyler to chat with her old friends Halle. And Gray. Jen Hatmaker: @jenhatmaker Tyler Merritt: @thetylermerrittproject -- SHOW INFORMATION Mega HQ Get ad free + bonus content with MEGA PREMIUM Support Us on Patreon Instagram: @MegaThePodcast Twitter: @MegaThePodcast Follow Holly and Greg Holly Laurent: Twitte…

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What Abraham Means to Jews, Christians, and Muslims 30:50

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We're in the midst of the Muslim holy days of Ramadan, just past Western Christians' celebration of Easter, and looking forward to the Jewish Passover holidays in late April. We often refer to these traditions as the Abrahamic faiths—a reference to the childless man chosen by God in the Jewish Bible to be the father of a great nation, and who's an …

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Sidetracked by Instagram Arguments, Chicos, and End-of-School Year Emotions :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 460]

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Right off the bat Cynthia and I get sidetracked by my grumpy mood. A mood I blamed on an instagram battle but probably more about my grief of having a senior who is actually going to college! There’s some rehashing of the Bachelor, Heather’s advice for renting with Turo and discussion whether audiobooks count as reading. We also get sidetracked tal…

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From Ruin to Redemption :: Nadia Louise [Ep 459]

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Earbud and Trigger warningWe live on the other side of the Resurrection! If you find yourself in the middle of brokenness and ruin, we pray this episode reminds you, how you have a heavenly Father God who is in the redemption business. Today Nadia Louise joins me to share her powerful testimony. Her story is woven with so many layers of trauma and …

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Soft Core Corn with Meaghan Strickland 38:08

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Reagan Dickland (Meaghan Strickland, Laugh Factory) makes fresh content for Christian couples looking to conceive. Meaghan Strickland: @stricklygram Sign up today at butcherbox.com/mega and use code MEGA to choose your free offer and get $20 off. -- SHOW INFORMATION Mega HQ Get ad free + bonus content with MEGA PREMIUM Support Us on Patreon Instagr…

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Emotional Maturity, Teamwork, and 25 years of Marriage :: Bruce and Heather [Ep 458]

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Bruce joins me today to discuss 25 years of marriage and answer listener questions like- What did you learn in year 25 that you wish you knew in year 1? How do you make time for intimacy? How to handle times when your significant other is having a struggle with faith? And, What are you looking forward to when your kids are grown and flown? I discus…

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