Best Christopher Wong Podcasts (2024)

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Parousia Talks | How Islam Led me Back to Christ | Charbel Raish 55:09

12h ago55:09

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In this video, Charbel Raish shares his testimony. This conversion story shares what happened that day in the Mosque and the Church! Learn about his family upbringing, and how his school years influenced him. When he finally turned to God, and took his faith in his own hands, he experienced an encounter with Christ. An encounter that radically tran…

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Mary's Rosary: Praying for the Conversion of Hollywood | David Shaffer & Michael Forbes 44:31

2d ago44:31

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In this podcast, we converse with the founders of Mary's Town Rosary Productions, an organization dedicated to praying for the conversion of Hollywood. We discuss the group's origins, its mission, and its impact on the film industry. We also hear about some of the association's members, their experiences and their hopes for the future. David Shaffe…

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Parousia Talks | St Paul On The Mystery Of The Eucharist | Fr Mitch Pacwa 48:50

9d ago48:50

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St. Paul's teaching on the mystery of the Eucharist comes alive in Fr. Pacwa's one hour lecture. Fr. Pacwa cites 1 Corinthians, the only Epistle in which St. Paul addressed the Eucharist, and by relating it to other Eucharistic passages in the Bible, shows that when St. Paul speaks of the "breaking of the bread", he is referring to the Holy Euchari…

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Am I Catholic? | Kendra Von Esh 1:10:16

16d ago1:10:16

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In this epidose, Charbel interviews Kendra Von Esh about her conversion story. She was a corporate executive who had it all—high powered job, prestige, summer home, and fantastic family, friends and social life. She didn’t need God, nor did she have time for Him. Join Kendra as she recounts the struggles, triumphs and “God-incidences” that paved he…

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Parousia Talks | The Passion: What More Could He Do For You? | Fr Christopher Sharah FSF 1:01:27

23d ago1:01:27

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Focusing on the Passion and death of our Lord is something at the very heart of our faith. Many people want to grow in holiness but often don’t get very far. Join Fr. Christopher Sharah FSF with an in-depth look into our Lord’s Passion and learn how, by making it a bigger part of our life, we can grow in holiness and intimacy with our Lord. _______…

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Emily Conroy-Krutz, "Missionary Diplomacy: Religion and Nineteenth-Century American Foreign Relations" (Cornell UP, 2024) 49:48

26d ago49:48

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Missionary Diplomacy: Religion and Nineteenth-Century American Foreign Relations (Cornell University Press, 2024) illuminates the crucial place of religion in nineteenth-century American diplomacy. From the 1810s through the 1920s, Protestant missionaries positioned themselves as key experts in the development of American relations in Asia, Africa,…

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Cristina Rocha, "Cool Christianity: Hillsong and the Fashioning of Cosmopolitan Identities" (Oxford UP, 2024) 1:04:13

1M ago1:04:13

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When did Christianity become cool? How did an Australian church conquer the world and expand into Brazil, a country with its own crop of powerful megachurches? In her exciting new book, Cool Christianity: Hillsong and the Fashioning of Cosmopolitan Identities (Oxford UP, 2023), anthropologist Cristina Rocha analyses the creation of a transnational …

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Parenting for Character Applied | Dr Andrew Mullins 58:14

1M ago58:14

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In this interview, Charbel sits down with Dr Andrew Mullins to discuss his latest book, 'Parenting for Character Applied'. Parenting for Character Applied is a family guidebook & workbook for parents. Parenting for Character Applied is eminently practical. Here you will find a multitude of insights, case studies, points for reflection and practical…

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Parousia Talks | The World. The Flesh. The Devil | Fr John Rizzo 43:37

1M ago43:37

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Recorded in 2019. In this presentation, Fr Rizzo speaks about the vices which can lead us to sin and how to best avoid them. He covers various aspects of this topic, including: • The great peace that comes with the sacrament of confession • That saints were also sinners, but by God's grace they were able to become great witnesses of the faith • We …

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The Marian Twist on the Seven Deadly Sins | Fr Duncan Wong, FSSP 1:02:21

1M ago1:02:21

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Recorded in 2019. In this presentation, Fr Duncan Wong, FSSP, addresses the topic of the Seven Deadly Sins from a unique perspective. He highlights the role that Mary plays in helping us in our daily struggles with the devil. _______________________ Join the Parousia mailing list at https://www.parousiamedia.com/mailing... Parousia is committed to …

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The Tiny Book for Giant Men | Steve Lawrence 1:09:15

1M ago1:09:15

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In this podcast episode, Charbel interviews Steve Lawrence; Aussie Rules Premiership player with the Hawthorn Football Club, Director of Australia’s largest ever event, World Youth Day 2008, and father of six. Steve addresses questions like what is the purpose of my life, how do I achieve success and what kind of man do I want to become. Drawing fr…

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Parousia Talks | Dolorosa: Healing the Father Wound | Sonja Corbitt 59:50

2M ago59:50

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A scriptural study of God as our “Abba” through the five Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, Dolorosa explores some of the deficits that proceed from woundedness – anger/rage vs. rest; rebellion vs. faith; revenge vs. forgiveness; abandonment vs. presence; perfectionism vs. grace; fear vs. love. We experience what it means to have a safe place to ac…

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Black Excellence in Canada 32:50

2M ago32:50

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In this episode co-produced with Munk School Black Students Association (MSBSA), Adhithya and Dan focused on four monumental Black Canadians: Lincoln Alexander, Jean Augustine, Desmond Cole, and Viola Desmond. Following this, Faith and Amie from MSBSA interviewed Kofi Hope about his accomplishments and impacts in Toronto. Tune in for more empowerin…

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Parousia Talks | 'Mater Misericordiae' (Mother of Mercy) w/ Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers 49:19

2M ago49:19

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In this episode, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers talks about finding mercy through Mary, highlighting Her impact in the life of his family. _______________________ Browse Great Resources: https://store.parousiamedia.com/ Join the Parousia mailing list at https://www.parousiamedia.com/mailing... Parousia is committed to proclaiming the fullness of truth!…

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The Alabaster Jar: A Healing Retreat, with Stephanie Burke | Healing Part 2 44:37

2M ago44:37

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In this talk Stephanie Burke leads a women's healing retreat in Sydney, Australia. In this second part, she will share how God wants to reach us where we are and transform us. In this video, Stephanie will also share practical tips on how can you be healed. This is part 2 of a two-part video series. --------------------------------------- To know m…

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Eating the Sunrise | Christopher West 48:55

2M ago48:55

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In this episode, Charbel interviews Christopher West, president of the Theology of the Body Institute and renowned international speaker. They discuss his work at the institute and also about his latest book release, 'Eating the Sunrise'. ______________________________ To Pre-Order the book now: https://store.parousiamedia.com/eating-the-sunrise-me…

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Gwyn McClelland, "Dangerous Memory in Nagasaki: Prayers, Protests and Catholic Survivor Narratives" (Routledge, 2019) 1:01:20

2M ago1:01:20

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On 9th August 1945, the US dropped the second atomic bomb on Nagasaki. Of the dead, approximately 8500 were Catholic Christians, representing over sixty percent of the community. In Dangerous Memory in Nagasaki: Prayers, Protests, and Catholic Survivor Narratives (Routledge, 2019), Gwyn McClelland presents a collective biography, where nine Catholi…

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The Alabaster Jar: A Healing Retreat, with Stephanie Burke | Healing Part 1 49:11

2M ago49:11

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In this talk Stephanie Burke leads a women's healing retreat in Sydney, Australia. In this first part, she will share her testimony on how God healed her brokenness. In this video, Stephanie will also share how you can be healed. This is part 1 of a two-part video series. --------------------------------------- To know more about her ministry: http…

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Parousia Talks - Restoring Modesty - Robert M. Haddad 53:42

2M ago53:42

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While addressing various aspects of modesty around how we dress, speak and act, Robert Haddad explains that we need to restore modesty in the culture today and demonstrates how and why this needs to be achieved. -------------------------------------------- Browse Great Resources: https://store.parousiamedia.com/ Join the Parousia mailing list at ht…

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Parousia Talks Into The Deep | Dan Burke 1:30:33

2M ago1:30:33

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Prayer. It's mysterious, challenging, frustrating . . . and life-changing. Discover why growing in prayer, which sometimes can be compared to a battle, is worth every ounce of effort you give it. Even if you've never prayed, or if you've never developed the habit of daily prayer, God is waiting to meet you where you are and encourage you every step…

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Marriage, Prayer, Avila Institute - Charbel Raish with Dan & Stephanie Burke 1:26:48

3M ago1:26:48

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In this podcast, Charbel Raish sits down with the founders of the Avila Institute, Dan & Stephanie Burke. They discuss how they met, their conversion testimonies, what is prayer and explain about the work that they do with the Avila Institute. They also run an apostolate called spiritualdirection.com __________________________ Avila Institute: http…

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Liberal Constitutional Democracy Under Duress 28:19

3M ago28:19

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Adhithya and Dan discuss what a liberal constitutional democracy is and why it may be on the decline worldwide. This episode features Peter Biro, a liberal constitutional democracy activist and founder of Section1.ca. Listen now!By Global Conversations

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Parousia Talks - Bride of Christ: Mystery of the Church - Matt Fradd 46:46

3M ago46:46

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Matt Fradd presents this talk about his faith journey, going through the questions about life that he pondered on since childhood. Presented at Purpose Conference 2023. Copyright © 2024. Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney, Pints with Aquinas & Parousia Media Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. -------------------------------------------- Join the Parousia ma…

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Parousia Talks - 10 Tips to a Divorce-Proof Marriage - Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers 1:01:29

3M ago1:01:29

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In this presentation, Deacon Harold takes us step by step through 10 ideas that will aid in divorce proofing our marriages. By sharing stories of the experiences from his ministry, along with ideas that have helped in strengthening his own marriage, Deacon Harold honestly and openly guides us through practical suggestions that will support the effo…

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Parousia Talks - Salvation from Wickedness - Matt Fradd 23:05

3M ago23:05

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Matt Fradd presents this talk about saving yourself from this wicked generation. Filmed at the Purpose Conference 2023. Copyright © 2024. Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney, Pints with Aquinas, & Parousia Media Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. -------------------------------------------- Join the Parousia mailing list at https://www.parousiamedia.com/mail…

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Parousia Talks Pints with Aquinas LIVE - Matt Fradd & Jason Evert - Purpose Conference, 2023 1:53:28

3M ago1:53:28

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Matt Fradd and Jason Evert interview: Archbishop Anthony Fisher, Dr. Joanna Howe, Michael Seslja and Lorenzo Saavedra, Joyce Mondalek and Alyssa Bamba, Emileo Chlela, Br James Price MGL, Nathaniel Bradley and Joseph Hoffman in a special live filming of Pints with Aquinas at the Purpose Conference 2023. 8:47 Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP 29:52 Dr Joa…

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Catholic Author Comedian Radio-Host - Charbel Raish with Anthony Salame 1:10:26

3M ago1:10:26

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Do you need to both entertain and form your children in the faith? In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel Raish talks with Anthony Salame (stand-up comic, actor and radio-host) about his latest venture into Catholic children's books. The Messiah's Donkey - https://store.parousiamedia.com/the-messiahs-donkey-anthony-salame-paperback/ 'J' i…

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E137 - Bob van Luijt - Disrupting Giants: Building Open-Source Platforms & Communities 1:16:47

3M ago1:16:47

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Don't be afraid of giants. At some point, they have to sleep. In this episode, we chat with Bob van Luijt, diving into his journey of facing challenges, conquering obstacles, and finding success. Let's get started on a conversation that's all about building open-source platforms, communities, and disrupting tech giants. Meet Bob van Luijt Bob’s Rol…

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Parousia Talks - Love or Lust - Jason Evert 1:09:50

3M ago1:09:50

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Why save sex for marriage? Scare tactics, guilt trips, and teen pregnancy rates don’t inspire anyone to love. Discover the difference between love and lust while getting straight answers about dating, relationships, and sexual purity. Jason Evert presents Love or Lust as part of the Archdiocese of Sydney's Summer Series 23|24 - Purpose Conference 2…

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Parousia Talks - The Death of the West: The Roman Empire Revisited - Robert M. Haddad 51:49

3M ago51:49

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While the Western world sees itself as modern, wealthy and progressive, it is currently undergoing a profound existential crisis. This crisis threatens faith, family and our understanding of truth. However, what the West is currently undergoing is not something new; it occurred also to the Roman Empire and led to its eventual demise. As the book of…

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Catholics in Exile - Charbel Raish with Dr Scott Hahn 58:14

3M ago58:14

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Where is our true home? In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel Raish talks with Dr Scott Hahn (Biblical Theologian and author) about his latest book, 'Catholics in Exile'. They discuss how we are in exile until we finally find our home in heaven. St Paul Centre Website - https://stpaulcenter.com/ ------------------------------ Catholics i…

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Parousia Talks - St. Paul on the Mystery of Baptism - Fr Mitch Pacwa, S.J. 55:56

4M ago55:56

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Recorded in 2008 during the Jubilee Year of St Paul, June 2008-June 2009. This presentation on St. Paul's writings on the first of the Sacraments of Initiation kicks off Fr. Mitch Pacwa's series on St. Paul and the Sacraments. St. Paul's further elucidation of Christ's doctrine that one must be born of water and of the Spirit is invaluable to under…

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Somascans - Charbel Raish with Fr Chris De Souza CRS, Sr Minerva Creencia MHJE & Celine Attia 1:01:01

4M ago1:01:01

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In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel Raish talks to Fr Chris De Souza CRS, Sr Minerva Creencia MHJE and Celine Attia about a dynamic Catholic religious order, the Somascans. http://www.somascan.org.au / somascanmovementaustralia / somascanmovementaustralia ------------------------------ Join the Parousia mailing list at https://www.paro…

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Parousia Talks - An Apocalyptic Awakening - Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers 1:04:34

4M ago1:04:34

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The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that: Before Christ's second coming, the Church must pass through a final trial that will shake the faith of many believers. In this powerful presentation, Deacon Harold explains how the antichrist deception has already begun to take shape in the world. However, we know that death does not have the final …

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Daniel Soars, "The World and God Are Not-Two: A Hindu-Christian Conversation" (Fordham UP, 2022) 42:17

4M ago42:17

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The World and God Are Not-Two: A Hindu-Christian Conversation (Fordham UP, 2022) is a book about how the God in whom Christians believe ought to be understood. The key conceptual argument that runs throughout is that the distinctive relation between the world and God in Christian theology is best understood as a non-dualistic one. The "two"-"God" a…

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Parousia Talks - The Holy Life: Living the Mystery - Jason Evert 46:53

4M ago46:53

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Is the Catholic Church under attack? Perhaps not as much as we think. And I say to thee: That thou art Peter; and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. ~ Matthew 16:18 The saints knew that the evil that attacks the church has zero chance. It is time to live with the confidence of God's great sain…

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Male, Female, Other? - Charbel Raish with Jason Evert 49:10

4M ago49:10

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When and how did we get confused about our gender? In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel Raish talks to Jason Evert (Catholic speaker, author and founder of the Chastity Project) about his books and the brokenness of our culture, how even if we've made mistakes in the past, our hearts still yearn for purity and how pure love is the answe…

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Between Jesus and Krishna: Christian Encounters with South Indian Temple Dance 32:18

4M ago32:18

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One of the eight national dances of India, bharatanatyam, partly originates from the area around Tranquebar. During the time that Tranquebar was a Danish colony, devadasis, women who did service at temples through dance, were patronized by the Thanjavur royal court. In 1623, a Danish–Icelandic soldier routinely observed the devadasis dancing outsid…

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The Pints with Aquinas Story - Charbel Raish Matt Fradd 1:18:03

4M ago1:18:03

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In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel Raish talks to Matt Fradd, author and creator of the Pints with Aquinas podcast about faith journey. - https://pintswithaquinas.com/ - https://mattfradd.locals.com/ - https://www.strive21.com/ - https://www.magdalaministries.org/ - How Islam Led Me Back to Christ w/ Charbel Raish https://www.youtube.…

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Biblical ABC - Charbel Raish with Caroline Khouri 38:38

5M ago38:38

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With an ever rising number of non-believers, how can we spread the faith? How about starting at the grass-roots level? In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel Raish talks to Caroline Khouri, a teacher and author of the children's book, and colouring book, Biblical ABC. Charbel discusses with Caroline her faith journey, her vocation of teac…

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J. Christopher Edwards, "Crucified: The Christian Invention of the Jewish Executioners of Jesus" (Fortress Press, 2023) 1:15:15

5M ago1:15:15

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In his book Crucified: The Christian Invention of the Jewish Executioners of Jesus (Fortress Press, 2023), J. Christopher Edwards explores the early Christian teachings regarding who actually killed Jesus. Historians of early Christianity unanimously agree that Jesus was executed by Roman soldiers. This consensus extends to members of the general p…

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God’s Gifts are Many: A Faith Testimony - Charbel Raish with Mike Creavey 1:01:35

5M ago1:01:35

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Have you discerned your vocation? In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel Raish talks to Mike Creavey, creator of the Catholic Podcast The Gracious Guest, teacher and author about his faith journey and his current projects. Mike's website: https://www.thegraciousguest.org/ The Gracious Guest YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/TheGrac…

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True Identity: From LGBTQI+ Activist to Christ - Charbel Raish with James Parker 1:13:23

5M ago1:13:23

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Are LGBTQI+ born this way or is it just a social construct restricting a path to holiness? In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel Raish talks to James Parker, facilitator of True Identity International, a network that supports those struggling with sexuality, gender and identity issues. James talks about his work and his inspiring faith j…

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Briana L. Wong, "Cambodian Evangelicalism: Cosmological Hope and Diasporic Resilience" (Pennsylvania State UP, 2023) 56:01

5M ago56:01

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The Cambodian Civil War and genocide of the late 1960s and ’70s left the country and its diaspora with long-lasting trauma that continues to reverberate through the community. In Cambodian Evangelicalism: Cosmological Hope and Diasporic Resilience (Pennsylvania State UP, 2023), Briana L. Wong explores the compelling stories of Cambodian evangelical…

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The Merry Beggars - Charbel Raish with Peter Atkinson 1:10:08

5M ago1:10:08

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Interested in sharing your Catholic faith to others using your skills in the arts? In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel Raish talks to Peter Atkinson, Catholic, actor, founder and executive producer of The Merry Beggars. Peter shares his inspiring faith journey in how he is using his gifts in the arts to live his faith in his work. The …

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Amanda Van Der Lee ON: Creating The Best Airbnb Vacation Experience 35:05

5M ago35:05

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In this podcast episode, the Sisters chat with Amanda Van Der Lee, owner of How to Host. She discusses the process of renting out properties on Airbnb as well as the Airbnb regulations in Kelowna, British Columbia. Amanda talks about her company, How to Host, which offers property management services, interior design, and cleaning services for Airb…

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The Power of Catholic Formation - Charbel Raish with Jesse Romero 46:14

6M ago46:14

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In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel Raish talks to Jesse Romero, Catholic author, speaker, radio host, retired veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, three-time World Police Olympics boxing champion and former USA middleweight kickboxing champion. Virgin Most Powerful Radio - https://virginmostpowerfulradio.org/ Jesse …

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Why Mary Matters - Charbel Raish with Tim Staples 59:37

6M ago59:37

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Can you defend the Catholic teaching that Mary is the Mother of God? In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel Raish talks to Tim Staples who highlights the important role our blessed Mother plays in our lives and in the Story of Salvation, drawing from his book 'Behold Your Mother'. Catholic Answers - https://www.catholic.com/ Tim Staples W…

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How Science Points to God - Charbel Raish with Stacy Trasancos 48:55

6M ago48:55

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In this episode of the Parousia Podcast, Charbel Raish talks to Stacy Trasancos about her journey of faith and science. https://stacytrasancos.com/ Bioethics - Catholic Answers Booklet: https://store.parousiamedia.com/bioet... ------------------------------ Join the Parousia mailing list at https://www.parousiamedia.com/mailing... Parousia is commi…

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Ji Li, "At the Frontier of God's Empire: A Missionary Odyssey in Modern China" (Oxford UP, 2023) 57:12

6M ago57:12

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To a lively cast of international players that shaped Manchuria during the early twentieth century, At the Frontier of God's Empire: A Missionary Odyssey in Modern China (Oxford UP, 2023) adds the remarkable story of Alfred Marie Caubrière (1876-1948). A French Catholic missionary, Caubrière arrived in Manchuria on the eve of the Boxer Uprising in …

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