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A weekly podcast from Premier Unbelievable? with Professor Alister McGrath exploring C.S. Lewis’ thought, theology and teaching. C.S. Lewis is one of the most influential voices in modern Christianity. The 20th Century British writer and lay theologian has profoundly impacted Christians around the world and brought many atheists and agnostics to faith in Jesus. One person whose faith was greatly encouraged by the writings of C.S. Lewis is Professor Alister McGrath. Both men were raised in No ...
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Join us every two weeks for a fascinating conversation with one of today’s Christian faith leaders. Randy will talk to guests about a wide range of discipleship topics - from evangelism, to growing in faith, to talking about their recent book. Learn more at the www.CSLewisInstitute.org
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The Lamp-post Listener

Daniel Payne & Phil Whisenhunt

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The Lamp-post Listener is a podcast where two friends travel further up and further into classic works of children’s literature - from the woods of Narnia to the mountains of Middle-earth. Each episode chronicles the narratives, themes, and truth found in these timeless tales with C.S. Lewis as a Virgil-like guide. Phil and Daniel are currently reading Lewis' essays on stories.
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Hosted by Larry Linenschmidt, Hill Country Institute Live is an ongoing conversation about issues of concern and interest to the Church today. We visit the life and works of giants of another day, such as C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien and also spend time with people and ministries doing creative work to fight human trafficking, feed the poor, create quality art, be good stewards of the environment, and much more, all with the heart and mind of Christ. For more information about the events an ...
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Go back to school with the country's top professors lecturing on a variety of topics in American history. New episodes posted every Saturday evening. From C-SPAN, the network that brings you "After Words" and "C-SPAN's The Weekly" podcasts.
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The Eagle & Child Podcast

Layla Nahavandi & Guests

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On a dreary Tuesday morning in 1939, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien wandered into the Eagle & Child on St. Giles' Street in Oxford, England. The Eagle & Child was where these 'Inklings' gathered regularly to discuss their latest literary ideas, some of which would impact Christians worldwide for generations to come. The Eagle & Child Podcast is devoted to discussing the history and inspiring stories of influential Christian thinkers & their thoughts. 'A tip of the hat to the Inklings & Christ ...
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C.S. Lewis for Today

Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church | Houston

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Taught Dr. Clay Brown, Equipping Pastor We still read and talk about C. S. Lewis even though it is more than 50 years after his death. His words and thoughts remain remarkably powerful and profound, sounding as though they were authored this morning rather than decades ago. So why does Lewis remain so popular and influential today? Clay Brown will teach a six-session course on Lewis seeking to answer that question. The focus will be on Lewis the writer, thinker, and cultural critic, and on t ...
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Join New York Times bestselling author Patti Callahan for a seven-part original podcast that explores in-depth the improbable and beautiful love story between C.S. Lewis and Joy Davidman. While writing her bestselling novel, Becoming Mrs. Lewis, Patti Callahan was inspired by numerous experts from both personal, scholarly, and literary backgrounds. Join her as she talks with these influencers, who include: • Joy Davidman’s son and C.S. Lewis’s step-son, Douglas Gresham • Drs. David and Cryst ...
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Hightailing Through History

Hightailing Through History

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Two sisters get stoned and surprise each other with a story from history's vault of the weird and the wonderful! Covering topics all around the world and all through time that you won't find in your history books!
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Better equipping you to be salt and light to the world around you. Join Zack Killey as he digs in to what it means to defend our faith through apologetics and real world examples of people working out their faith. If you have any questions or topics you want us to cover, email us at saltysaints@becomehope.com.
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“The Bookish Introverts Podcast” delves into the quiet joys of books with hosts Amazon Best-Selling Christian Fiction Author Brett Nelson and avid reader Melanie Dyer. Together, they explore the profound impact of fiction on introverted souls as they unravel tales, share insights, interact with authors, and maybe even bring a few “special guest readers” along the way. Quiet minds, big bookshelves. You don’t want to miss it.
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Wade Center

Wade Center at Wheaton College (IL)

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The Wade Center Podcast features interviews and discussions with scholars and figures related to Wade Center and our authors: C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Dorothy L. Sayers, George MacDonald, G.K. Chesterton, Owen Barfield, and Charles Williams.
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Brother Bryce Dunford is an Institute instructor for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This podcast contains the audio versions of the classes he is currently teaching (each season is a separate class) and is mainly intended for Institute students ages 18-30. Please register for one of these classes at: http://BrotherDunford.org. If you are looking for Brother Dunford's previous classes, find his other podcast called, "Things of My Soul."
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Not Your Average Book Report

Not Your Average Book Report

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Not Your Average Book Report, hosted by Sam and Sarah Scott, is a whimsical podcast exploring children's literature. With a down-to-earth approach (meaning as much laughter as possible), they hope to inspire meaningful conversations for both kids and adults inviting everyone to never lose the childlike joy of reading.
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Doth Protest is a podcast on church history and how the theology of the 16th-century Reformers can inform us today. It is hosted by Episcopal priest Rev. Andrew Christiansen along with Stephen Burnett and Rev. James Rickenbaker. It also features interviews with theologians and scholars of church history. Show music is done by Aaron Shows. We can be listened to on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more. Follow us on Twitter @DothProtestPod FB & Instagram @doth.pro_ref.pod
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Discover how God is working in the world and in our lives. Strengthen community by connecting with people of different faith traditions. Celebrate commonality and honor difference as believers share the wisdom and sacred stories, faith journeys, and life experiences that connect them to the Divine. Host Steven Kapp Perry talks with believers from all walks of faith—Catholic and Episcopalian, Buddhist and Baptist, Jewish and Hindu, Presbyterian and Seventh Day Adventist, Muslim and Latter-day ...
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David Wollen is the host and president of the internationally syndicated radio program Haven Today. The Great Stories podcast takes some of his favorite conversations from the daily radio program and presents the full-length interview here with some never-before-heard segments. Occasionally, classic interviews will be plumbed from Haven’s vast archive to feature the voice of former speaker and president Charles Morris. Whether from the past or present, each episode includes guests who come f ...
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Monday Morning Pastor

Doug Moister and Bob Hyatt

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Monday Morning Pastor is a weekly podcast to encourage, equip, challenge and resource pastors and church leaders on Monday mornings. Monday is the hardest day of the week for pastors and the day pastors need the most encouragement. We want to tell and hear stories of hope and encouragement in the midst of this unique place in culture where the negative ministry stories seem to get all the airtime. Our hope is that these stories resonate with and remind pastors why we stay in the game. It is ...
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Auburn Friends

Various ordinary believers in Jesus Christ

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Some wonderfully encouraging biographies and an occasional brief exhortation or word of wisdom for our friends who meet together in Auburn and for anyone else who would like to listen in. Our desire is only to grow in grace and in the knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ, for His glory.
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Mythic Mind examines the intersections between the mythic and primary worlds with an eye toward practical application unto a life of meaning. To support my work and gain access to exclusive and early content, voting power, and more, head over to https://www.patreon.com/mythicmind Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mythic-mind-legacy-podcast--5808321/support.
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Rod Rosenbladt was well known for the free-flowing conversations with students, family, and friends on his back deck in Irvine, Ca. Join Rod and his son Ted as they recreate this experience 6 min at a time on Talks was Dad Rod.
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Gene and Willow argue about books. Well, Willow does. Gene seems hellbent on finding reasons to like all of them. Can Gene, with professional help, find books Willow will love? Or will they all just make her rant? (Either way, we all win.) Welcome to Bookstabber, featuring Library Comic's Gene Ambaum and Willow Payne
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The Socialist Shelf

The Socialist Shelf

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A podcast where we care about two things: good fiction and changing the world. From your favorite pseudointellectuals, Jacob Dallas-Main and Lenore Olson. Follow us on Twitter @SocialistShelf or shoot us an email at TheSocialistShelf@gmail.com
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English L'Abri

L'Abri Fellowship

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Lectures old and new from workers and guest lecturers at English L'Abri, a residential study center and community open to guests seeking a welcoming place to ask life’s many questions. For more information, visit englishlabri.org
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IN THIS REPEAT: A talk I gave in early April 2016 about a running theme in The Screwtape Letters. I just gave the following talk on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the Inklings Fellowship Weekend Retreat that was held in Montreat, NC at Montreat College. It was also the public debut of my first book C.S. Lewis Goes to Hell: A Companion and Study Guide t…
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We continue our conversation with Professor Alister McGrath answering live questions, including who influenced Lewis’ faith journey, whether there’s an expiry date on his relevance and how Lewis has impacted Alister’s own theology. + Subscribe to The CS Lewis podcast: https://pod.link/1560959545+ For more shows, free ebook and newsletter visit our …
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Brett and Melanie discuss the book 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe' by C.S. Lewis. They talk about their personal connection to the book and the series, the friendship between C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, the writing style of C.S. Lewis, the characters and their development, the controversy surrounding Edmund's actions, and the differences…
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The new movie Freud’s Last Session is well worth a watch, particularly if either man is of interest. The issues you might expect are aired between them, not least belief in God. But also the more shadowy sides to their lives - Lewis’s relationship with Janie Moore, Freud’s with his daughter Anna. I enjoyed it, though also wondered if they might hav…
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If we asked 100 pastors to rate their top ten authors have shaped their theology and imagination for the Gospel the most, I believe C.S. Lewis would be high on all of the lists. Mere Christianity, Narnia, The Problem of Pain, God on The Dock, Screwtape letters… the list can go on. Doug and Bob talk with Mark Noll about C.S. Lewis and his legacy and…
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Calvin University Professor Micah Watson discussed C.S. Lewis’s views on law, politics, and government and how they connected to his Christian beliefs. This lecture took place at the Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Steve and Ashton from the IGF team are joined by BYU English professor Paul Westover and student Ruth Thomas. Together, they discuss C.S. Lewis' "A Grief Observed." In this book, C.S. Lewis openly reflects on the reality of life and death in the wake of his wife's tragic death. This book provides an honest account of the whirlwind that follows a lo…
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This is a special encore episode of my popular Christian History series while I take a Sabbatical. This is Part 46 of the Christian History Series. This episode focuses on the greatest Evangelical thinker of the 20th Century: CS Lewis. Here are the source I used: “Classic Christian Thinkers: An Introduction” By Ken Samples. https://www.amazon.com/C…
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A lot has been said about C.S. Lewis the writer, the professor, the theologian, the apologist. But what about C.S. Lewis the friend? Joseph Kohm has written extensively about the surprising, yet tragic, friendship between Lewis and his childhood pal, Arthur Greeves. On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, Kohm joins David Wollen to discuss…
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Dr. Ray Baker joins Andrew and James today to discuss C.S. Lewis' hermeneutics and approach to Scripture. It was such an enjoyable conversation. Shownotes: Dr. Baker's book that we referred to throughout the episode is Beyond Narnia: The Theology of C.S. Lewis Here is a link to other articles and essays written by Dr. Baker…
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Keith Hess grew up in a Christian family but began to question whether or not what he believed was real or true. His doubts went unanswered for years until he was finally introduced to solid reasons for belief. Now a professor of philosophy and apologetics, Dr. Hess helps others find answers to the big questions of God and life. Resources Mentioned…
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William Blake lived during the period in which the modern world was born. A prophet, he detected the tendencies that now powerfully shape our age. The love of abstraction was high on his list of troubles. Such generalisations profoundly shape politics today. Politicians sell themselves on whether they will boost the economy, drive up growth, fight …
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It all started on an early foggy morning in 1934, when Paul Myers, a former Los Angeles radio personality and station manager of leading radio stations woke up near a wharf in San Diego. Hungover, he heard the sound of a ship’s bell ring out eight times at 4:00 a.m., signaling “all’s well.” Only one month later, Myers would be back on the radio, bu…
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In this episode of In Good Faith, Steven Kapp Perry speaks with Antonia Tomao. She shares a touching story of recovery from a brain tumor. During this difficult time, she learned to lean on God. After her recovery, she started a business to help others who are enduring a difficulty realize that they are not alone.Antonia is the CEO of Antonia’s Pro…
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Send us your Questions and Comments Here Why did Jesus say that He came to bring a sword in Matthew 10:34? Furthermore, why does Luke's account differ, saying He came to bring division? What is Matthew intending to communicate by using the term "sword"? What differences were prominent between Jewish and Gentile audiences in the 1st century? Send yo…
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Doug has an insightful, serious, and fun conversation with Stephanie, Jessica, and Jenna three Pastors’ wives who decided to write a book about their experiences. This important conversation brings to light the everyday good and sometimes difficult realities that pastors’ spouses go through. If you are a pastor, you must listen. If you are a spouse…
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In this book talk, Brett and Melanie discuss 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe' by C.S. Lewis. They share their personal connection to the book and discuss the friendship between C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. They explore the themes of faith, family, and the power of imagination in the book. They also compare the book to the movie adaptation …
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How do you teach kids spiritual values? How do you have conversations that increase their empathy with other religious traditions? Steve sits down with podcaster and curriculum developer Jon Ogden. Jon shares how his religious upbringing inspired him to create a method to help families practice spirituality by drawing on the world's wisdom literatu…
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill professor Molly Worthen taught a class about the history and the intellectual underpinnings of Protestant fundamentalism in 20th century America. She began with the 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial, which pitted the teaching of evolution versus creationism in public schools and gained national attention. Later sh…
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This is a special encore episode of my popular Christian History series while I take a Sabbatical. This is Part 44 of the overarching Christian History series. In this episode we look at the Roman Catholic Church's response to the forces that helped shape the Modern Age. The basic source that I use is Bruce Shelley's "Christian History in Plain Lan…
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It's episode 84 and we have history! And horses! And non-binary 18th century preachers! We. Have. Everything.Kt, our resident Horse Girl and Horsetorian, takes us on a tour through history to meet some of its most famous equine figures--from Alexander the Great's Bucephalus to Roy Rogers' Trigger.Next, Laurel travels through history to Revolutionar…
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A heartbreaking story about a troll ... and the music industry. Support the network and get awesome bonus episodes by becoming a patron on ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠. Join Glenn's podcast book-club ⁠⁠⁠Atoz: A Speculative Fiction Book Club Podcast⁠⁠⁠. Check out the ⁠⁠⁠Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast⁠⁠⁠. Not enough weird fiction, horror, and dark fantasy in your life…
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God speaks powerfully through the books of the Bible. This is especially true in the Psalms. Not only does it include words to help us express our deepest thoughts and emotions to the Lord, it can also direct our worship and draw us nearer to Jesus. On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, David Wollen is joined by one of his good friends a…
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Phil and Daniel discuss Lewis' introduction to On the Incarnation. Your Lamp-post Links: Beginner Recommendations The Bible Homer, The Essential Iliad & The Essential Odyssey (8th century) Sophocles, Antigone (441 BC) Plato, Five Dialogues: Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Meno, Phaedo (399 BC) Virgil, The Essential Aeneid (19 BC) Shakespeare, Macbeth (1…
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Why do bad things happen to good people? How can we wrestle with God in times of trial? In this episode of In Good Faith, Steve sits down with local friend Susan Murphy. The discussion follows her journey with Catholicism and Christianity. Susan Murphy shares what she has learned in helping victims of sexual assault and incest, and how religion can…
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Send us your Questions and Comments Here Who is "the satan" figure in the Book of Job? Is the term "satan" ever used in the Old Testament to describe the Devil? Where is Satan mentioned in the Old Testament and why does it matter? Send your questions to information@apologetics.org for the Q&A on the last Friday of the month! Intro to Divine Council…
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In this episode, we are diving deep into the heart of what it means to endure suffering and, more importantly, how to find our way through it. Randy and Zack share personal stories and Biblical insights that lead to a better understanding of suffering and how Christians endure times of despair. They explored the different faces of hardship, from pe…
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Professor Alister McGrath joined Ruth Jackson for a webinar answering live questions about CS Lewis, including how Lewis used modern media, whether there is a "modern day Lewis" and how we navigate some of the potentially racist terms within his work.+ Subscribe to The CS Lewis podcast: https://pod.link/1560959545+ For more shows, free ebook and ne…
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Steve speaks with Philip Goldberg about spirituality and how it can affect our understandings of other religions. Never before has the spiritual landscape been as diverse and abundant as it is today. Philip explains his anti-religious upbringing, how he learned about Eastern traditions, and how hosting an interfaith podcast has changed his life.Phi…
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Professor Adrian Lewis talked about about Omaha Beach and the 1944 D-Day landings in Normandy, France, during World War II. He described the German and Allied military strategies as well as the command structure on each side. He also enumerated the challenges American troops faced when trying to land on Omaha Beach and argued that the outcome was n…
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We are joined by the Rev. Dr. Joel Scandrett, associate professor of historical theology at Trinity Anglican Seminary, who was also a friend and colleague of J.I. Packer. Together they edited an Anglican catechism To Be a Christian. Dr. Scandrett joins us to talk about Packer as he knew him. Toward the end of the episode, he and James discuss Lord …
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This is a special encore episode of my popular Christian History series while I take a Sabbatical. This is Part 43 of the Christian History Series. We are now in the Modern Age. This is the second episode introducing you to the theologians who opposed the liberals in the seminaries. This episode borrows heavily from Tony Lane's "Concise History of …
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I've been thinking about politics and disillusionment that seems most characteristic of now, in the West at least, and thinking about the prepolitcal - what politics needs to work well. I've thought about Plato on beauty and Aristotle on ethics in previous posts. Now a third guide, Jesus on... which isn't immediately easy to say. And that's the poi…
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At school, we learn that being alive is to possess certain functions, from respiration to reproduction. But what is life and why can the word “life” be used more widely than referring only to biological life? In the latest episode of the Sheldrake-Vernon Dialogues, Rupert Sheldrake and Mark Vernon consider the meaning of saying that stars have a li…
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Former skeptic Carrie Sheffield suffered abuse at the hand of her religious father and developed a skewed view of God. After years of questioning and searching, she finally found the unconditional love of God. Resources Mentioned by Carrie Counterfeit Gods by Tim Keller Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis Works of Deepak Chopra Resources by Carrie Book…
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How can all the Bible be all about Jesus when His name doesn't explicitly appear till the New Testament? From Genesis to Leviticus to Esther, it may be hard to see Jesus on the surface of every page, but he's there—in profound and subtle ways. Dr. Dennis Johnson is a scholar and one of the founding faculty members of Westminster Seminary in Califor…
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Send us your Questions and Comments Here What are some of the key differences between Protestantism and the Roman Catholic church? How does one's view of Scripture affect their objectivity when studying biblical concepts? Did God ordain or command for there to be an authoritative church body to interpret the Bible? Is purgatory a biblical concept a…
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Join us as we explore the mythopoetic men’s movement, inspired by Robert Bly’s "Iron John," and how it aimed to fill the emotional void left by distant paternal figures. We'll uncover the cultural significance of this movement, which relied on Jungian psychology and pagan spirituality, examining its rise in the context of post-World War II alienati…
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Steve sits down with Bishop Gregory Gordon and Father Elias Kabuk to discuss attacks on Catholics in Nigeria and what we can do about it, here in the US. This is a sobering interview that covers the recent history of Boko Haram in Western Africa, a terrorist group that has killed over 50,000 people in the last 20 years. Originally from Philadelphia…
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