Best Clifton Holmes Podcasts (2024)

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Andrew Krivak on the Inheritance of Loss, Death as a Character, and Like the Appearance of Horses 1:11:18

4d ago1:11:18

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"Andrew Krivak is a novelist, poet, and memoirist whose work has been compared to William Faulkner’s in its rich sense of place, to Wendell Berry’s in its attentiveness to natural beauty, and to Cormac McCarthy’s in its deep investigation of violence and myth. Yet all of Krivak’s writing, and especially his fiction, presents a truly singular vision…

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Remembering Dr. Barbara Holmes (Replay of 2016 Conversation) 58:24

18d ago58:24

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"Dr. B was passionate about expanding our understanding of the Christian contemplative tradition, reminding us that contemplation isn’t the sole domain of those who can retreat to quiet places. She understood, from her own life and from the traditions she carried forward, that contemplative practices must also arise in the midst of struggle, in the…

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Amy Leach on Becoming Salt of the Universe 54:01

25d ago54:01

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"I was recently giving a sermon and found myself spontaneously quoting from Amy Leach's singular and surprising new book. I expect many readers will find their own lives troubled (in the Biblical sense) and enlightened by her fresh perceptions. She has lived into a hard-earned and entirely credible wisdom, the best evidence for which is her irrepre…

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Ben Katt on Getting Quiet, Midlife, and the Power of Ritual (also, we chat about David Hasselhoff) 1:09:41

1M ago1:09:41

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Ben Katt has worked with On Being, as an ordained minister, an advanced meditation teacher, and author. His first book, The Way Home: Discovering the Hero’s Journey to Wholeness at Midlife is a guidebook and memoir about the inner journey that calls us further in the midst of life’s busyness. Ben is the founder of the WITHIN Prison Meditation Proje…

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Jeffrey Martin on Thank God We Left the Garden, Letters, and Literature 1:22:53

2M ago1:22:53

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"[Jeffrey Martin writes] Songs that are stark in their simplicity, yet emotionally rich in a way that can catch your breath in your throat or leave your eyes suddenly damp." — Paste Jeffrey Martin is a musician with a number of albums under his belt. His latest, Thank God We Left the Garden, has been playing on repeat in my house since November of …

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Susan Murphy on Zen Koans for Facing the Climate Crisis, the vast meaning of Country, and Cooling Fires 55:23

2M ago55:23

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“A powerful and important plunge into the reality of the mind and climate.” — Joan Halifax, author of Being with Dying and Standing at the Edge Susan Murphy is an Australian Zen teacher whose passionate feeling of kinship with the natural world began during her early childhood years living near the Great Barrier Reef and the Gondwanaland rainforest…

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Drew Jackson on Touch the Earth, Poetry as a Lifesaver, and the Importance of Lucille Clifton 1:12:12

3M ago1:12:12

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"In Touch the Earth, Drew Jackson's poetry offers a word-weary world a new language of engagement, disruption, and insight. As with all great poetry, the words are spare, but the literary images loom large, creating indelible impressions on the reader. Like echoes that reverberate long after the first sound, the poems stay with you, they dance with…

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Tracy Cochran on the Art of Presence, Mistakes as Practice, & the Grief of Awakening 1:03:42

3M ago1:03:42

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Tracy Cochran is a writer, meditation teacher, and editorial director of Parabola, an acclaimed quarterly magazine that draws on the world’s cultural and wisdom traditions to explore the questions that all humans share. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, Psychology Today, O Magazine, and New York Magazine to name a few. Her latest publ…

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Brian McLaren on Life After Doom, Patient Urgency, & Complexifying Hope 1:06:31

4M ago1:06:31

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Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity” – just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. He is a core faculty member and Dean of Faculty for the Center for Action and Contemplation an…

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Cassidy Hall on Queering Contemplation, Letting Go of Thomas Merton, and Expanding Foundations 1:17:14

4M ago1:17:14

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Cassidy Hall is an author, award-winning filmmaker, podcaster, ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, and leading voice in contemplative spirituality. She is the cohost of the Encountering Silence podcast and the host of Contemplating Now and Queering Contemplation podcasts. Her latest book is Queering Contemplation, Finding Queerness in…

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Dr. Larry Ward on America's Racial Karma, the Fragrance of Wisdom, and Learning How To Suffer Less 44:31

5M ago44:31

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Dr. Larry Ward is a senior teacher in Buddhist Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh's Plum Village tradition, the author of the book America's Racial Karma, and co-author with his wife, Peggy, of Love's Garden: A Guide To Mindful Relationships. Dr. Ward brings forty years of international experience in organizational change and local community renewal to his…

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David James Duncan on the Unintentional Menagerie of Sun House, Friendship, and the Beguines 1:46:49

5M ago1:46:49

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David James Duncan is the author of the classic novels The River Why and The Brothers K, the story collection River Teeth, the nonfiction collection and National Book Award finalist, My Story as Told by Water, the best-selling collection of “churchless sermons," God Laughs & Plays. And lest we forget his latest, and what some have called his magnum…

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Harmonizing In The Empty Fullness 2:07

5M ago2:07

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Season Five Trailer Contemplify.comBy Paul Swanson | Contemplative Shoveler

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S11 E 17 | Why People Care About Pastor Jamal Bryant's Engagement 1:25:02

6M ago1:25:02

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In this episode, we talk about Pastor Jamal Bryant's engagement to Karri Turner. Is right to make money of off investing in church plants? Check out these very interesting versions of popular songs. Plus, funny videos and much more. Watch us live every Tuesday at 9 PM ET at:http://facebook.com/ttyneighborhttps://www.youtube.com/TurnToYourNeighborCo…

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S11 E16 | The Winans Family Original Last Name 1:05:45

6M ago1:05:45

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In this episode, we talk about the original last name of the Winans family. The dates for Kirk Franklin's Reunion Tour have been released. You won't believe some of the crazy things these people are doing in church and much more. Watch us live every Tuesday at 9 PM ET at:http://facebook.com/ttyneighborhttps://www.youtube.com/TurnToYourNeighborConne…

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Turn the Morning into Forever 4:44

6M ago4:44

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A musing on time, eternality, and childerenBy Paul Swanson | Contemplative Shoveler

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S11 E15 | Benny Hinn and Tahsa Cobbs Leonard Caught in a Lie 1:05:30

6M ago1:05:30

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In this episode, we talk about Benny Hinn admitting to giving fake prophecies. There is a lot of drama surrounding Tasha Cobbs Leonard's failure to appear at a show in Richmond. More information about Tye Tribbett's upcoming tour is released. Plus, funny videos and much more. Watch us live every Tuesday at 9 PM ET at:http://facebook.com/ttyneighbor…

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S11 E14 | Pastor Keion Henderson Tells Woman to Be Quiet During Worship 1:00:59

6M ago1:00:59

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In this episode we talk about the controversy surrounding Pastor Keion Henderson telling a woman to be quiet while she was worshiping. A man is arrested for attempting to shoot Pastor Glen Germany during service. More information on Mandisa's cause of death is revealed. Plus, some funny videos and much more. Watch us live every Tuesday at 9 PM ET a…

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S11 E13 | Remembering Mandisa 1:05:29

7M ago1:05:29

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In this episode, we talk about the passing of Grammy award winning singer Mandisa. Kirk Franklin, Fred Hammond, and the Clark Sisters will be featured in The Reunion Tour 2.0. Mark Driscoll causes issues at the Stronger Men's Conference. Plus, funny videos and much more. Watch us live every Tuesday at 9 PM ET at:http://facebook.com/ttyneighborhttps…

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Reduced to the Scale of Our Competence 4:55

7M ago4:55

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A musing on limitationsBy Paul Swanson | Contemplative Shoveler

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Eat the Wild Thing 5:48

7M ago5:48

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A musing on wild things and ingesting GodBy Paul Swanson | Contemplative Shoveler

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S11 E12 | The Eclipse and Rapture Day 1:17:50

7M ago1:17:50

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In this episode, we talk about all the rumors and people that believed that the eclipse would be the beginning of the rapture. The rumors of Shirley Caesar's death are false. Dawn Staley delivers a word after winning the national championship. Plus, funny videos and much more. Watch us live every Tuesday at 9 PM ET at:http://facebook.com/ttyneighbo…

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S11 E11 | John P. Kee Returns 54:02

8M ago54:02

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In this episode, we talk about John P. Kee's return to the pulpit after experiencing major health challenges. President Donald Trump is selling $60 "God Bless the USA" Bibles. Churches continue to do odd and somewhat questionable activities at Easter and much more. Watch us live every Tuesday at 9 PM ET at:http://facebook.com/ttyneighborhttps://www…

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S11 E10 | Christ is King 1:26:53

8M ago1:26:53

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In this episode, we talk about the controversy around "Christ is King" and why it was trending on X (Twitter). We honor the legendary Sandra Crouch. This church's somewhat odd Easter play will probably make you made and also laugh. Plus some funny videos and much more. Watch us live every Tuesday at 9 PM ET at:http://facebook.com/ttyneighborhttps:/…

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S11 E9 | When God Doesn't Show Up 1:07:06

8M ago1:07:06

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In this episode, we talk about a recent Kanye West interview and what do you do when if feels like God isn't showing up in your life. What methods should churches use to attract people to Easter services? What are the top Easter songs? Plus, some funny videos, and much more. Watch us live every Tuesday at 9 PM ET at:http://facebook.com/ttyneighborh…

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S11 E8 | Tye Tribbett Says the Church is Wack 1:10:21

8M ago1:10:21

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In this episode, we talk about the controversial comments that Tye Tribbett made on The Breakfast Club. Former pastor and activist Shaun King converts to Islam. Check out what is probably the most interesting version of Kirk Franklin's "Stomp" that you've heard and much more. Watch us live every Tuesday at 9 PM ET at:http://facebook.com/ttyneighbor…

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S11 E7 | Pastor Mike Todd Gets a Haircut During the Sermon. People Get Upset 1:04:28

9M ago1:04:28

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In this episode, we talk about all of the noise surrounding Pastor Mike Todd getting a haircut during his sermon. Liberty University is in trouble for breaking federal laws. Find out what happens when this pastor attempts to stop a robbery at his church. We also have some crazy videos and much more. Watch us live every Tuesday at 9 PM ET at:http://…

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S11 E6 | Is This the End of The Walls Group? 1:03:40

9M ago1:03:40

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In this episode, we talk about the member of The Walls Group that will be leaving the group. Find out who Kirk Franklin would choose if there was a gospel Super Bowl halftime show. Plus, some funny videos and much more. Watch us live every Tuesday at 9 PM ET at:http://facebook.com/ttyneighborhttps://www.youtube.com/TurnToYourNeighborConnect With Us…

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S11 E5 | Shooting at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church 58:20

9M ago58:20

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In this episode, we talk about the shooting that occurred at Lakewood Church. Check out the church that might have taken the Super Bowl themed service a little too far. What this mother did when she picked up her kids from school is pretty wild. Plus, some funny videos and much more. Watch us live every Tuesday at 9 PM ET at:http://facebook.com/tty…

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S11 E4 | Kim Burrell Wants You to Shut Up 1:11:58

10M ago1:11:58

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In this episode, we talk about Kim Burrell's recent viral video. Find out why John P. Kee needs our prayers. Learn why millennials aren't coming back to church. Plus, some funny videos and much more. Watch us live every Tuesday at 9 PM ET at:http://facebook.com/ttyneighborhttps://www.youtube.com/TurnToYourNeighborConnect With Us: http://turntoyourn…

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S11 E3 | Pastor Criminally Charged for Helping the Homeless 1:22:09

10M ago1:22:09

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In this episode, we talk about the Ohio pastor, Chris Avell, that was criminally charged for helping the homeless and Pastor Jamal Bryant gets involved. There is a pastor that is being charged for a multimillion dollar crypto scam. A Bible-based saga called "House of David" is coming soon to Amazon Prime and much more. Watch us live every Tuesday a…

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S11 E2 | Preacher Exposed for Faking Miracles 1:19:42

10M ago1:19:42

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In this episode, we talk about TB Joshua, the international preacher that was exposed for faking miracles. The top bible verse of 2023 is revealed. We talk about some funny videos and more. Watch us live every Tuesday at 9 PM ET at:http://facebook.com/ttyneighborhttps://www.youtube.com/TurnToYourNeighborConnect With Us: http://turntoyourneighbor.co…

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S11 E1 | Why People are Upset with Bishop T.D. Jakes, Bishop William Murphy, and Kelly Price 1:20:39

10M ago1:20:39

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In this episode, we talk about the controversy that is surrounding Bishop T.D. Jakes. Bishop William Murphy and his church brought in the new year in an exciting way and people are mad. Kelly Price talks about her experience touring with gospel artists and much more. Watch us live every Tuesday at 9 PM ET at:http://facebook.com/ttyneighborhttps://w…

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Lo-Fi & Hushed / 2023 Winter Solstice Session / To Know the Dark 32:45

11M ago32:45

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Each solstice and equinox Contemplify offers a public Lo-Fi & Hushed contemplative practice session for both free and supporting subscribers of the Non-Required Reading List. For those interested, go tell it on the mountain… The third week of Advent salted on joy. Not because of the circumstances, but despite them. The work remains to create the co…

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S10 E11 | A Christian BBL for Christmas 1:20:29

11M ago1:20:29

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In this episode, we talk about the influencer that went viral for getting a "Christian BBL". Deitrick Haddon has issues with today's gospel music. Check out this video of Prince singing Kirk Franklin's "Stomp". We recap some of the biggest moments from 2023 and more.Watch us live every Tuesday at 9 PM ET at:http://facebook.com/ttyneighborhttps://ww…

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S10 E 10 | Is It OK to Love Jesus and Not Go to Church? 1:17:33

11M ago1:17:33

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In this episode, we discuss Lecrae's comments about Christians not going to church. There were some final surprises at the end of Kirk Franklin's reunion tour. The top gospel artists of the year are revealed and much more. Watch us live every Tuesday at 9 PM ET at:http://facebook.com/ttyneighborhttps://www.youtube.com/TurnToYourNeighborConnect With…

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Listen to the Rice, the Rice Will Teach You Everything with Lucien Miller 37:32

12M ago37:32

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"Oshida’s life and legacy is an experience of the spiritual senses knowing the mystical voice. Biblical in sources and Buddhist in form, reading this book took me as a reader to the great pause of silence." — Sister Meg Funk, OSB Lucien Miller received his PhD in comparative literature from Berkely and taught Comparative Literature and Chinese at t…

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S10 E9 | Remembering Bishop Carlton Pearson 1:12:15

12M ago1:12:15

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In this episode, we discuss the life and legacy of Bishop Carlton Pearson. We discuss our ultimate Thanksgiving music playlist. Plus, we look at some funny church videos and much more. Watch us live every Tuesday at 9 PM ET at:http://facebook.com/ttyneighborhttps://www.youtube.com/TurnToYourNeighborConnect With Us: http://turntoyourneighbor.com Twi…

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S10 E8 | Gospel Singer Causes Trouble on a Plane 1:09:22

1y ago1:09:22

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In this episode, we talk about the church that restricted a member's burial over tithing. Gospel singer Bobbi Storm causes a disruption on an airplane. What artist would pay big money to go see and much more. Watch us live every Tuesday at 9 PM ET at:http://facebook.com/ttyneighborhttps://www.youtube.com/TurnToYourNeighborConnect With Us: http://tu…

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In Hard Times, In All Times, Eat Sacred Words 33:23

1y ago33:23

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"You do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your knees For a hundred miles through the desert, repenting. You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves." — 'Wild Geese' by Mary Oliver Carmen Acevedo Butcher, PhD, is an author, teacher, poet, and award-winning translator of spiritual texts. Today Carmen and I talk …

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S10 E7 | Alabama Pastor Commits Suicide After Being Outed for Dressing Like a Woman 1:07:50

1y ago1:07:50

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In this episode, we discuss the tragedy surrounding Pastor F.L. Bubba Copeland who recently committed suicide after pictures of him dressed like a woman surfaced online. This mother has a very unconventional and emotional outburst at her son's funeral. Dante Bowe wants Maverick City Music to pay him the money that he believes is owed to him and muc…

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S10 E6 | A Very Churchy Halloween 1:10:00

1y ago1:10:00

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In this episode, we talk about the controversy that is surrounding Mike Bickel, founder of the International House of Prayer. See what happens when this church uses an Addams Family theme for their service. A group of women have created a list of places that men shouldn't take them on a first date and much more.Watch us live every Tuesday at 9 PM E…

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Kim Haines-Eitzen on Practicing the Cello in the Dark and Sonorous Deserts 58:41

1y ago58:41

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Dr. Kim Haines-Eitzen is a Professor of Religious Studies with specialties in Early Christianity, Early Judaism, and other ancient Mediterranean Religions at Cornell University. Her book Sonorous Desert: What Deep Listening Taught Early Christian Monks—and What It Can Teach Us explores the dynamic relationships between ambient environmental landsca…

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S10 E5 | Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith on the Altar 1:12:43

1y ago1:12:43

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In this episode, we talk about the pastor that had to pay millions for giving women herpes. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith come to the altar. There is an interesting fact about Americans who attend church online and much more. Watch us live every Tuesday at 9 PM ET at:http://facebook.com/ttyneighborhttps://www.youtube.com/TurnToYourNeighborConne…

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S10 E4 | Preacher Attacked During Service 59:12

1y ago59:12

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In this episode, we talk about Dwayne Gordon, the preacher that was fatally shot during service. A Florida pastor is accused of running a $3 million crime ring. Check out these really interesting church videos and much more. Watch us live every Tuesday at 9 PM ET at:http://facebook.com/ttyneighborhttps://www.youtube.com/TurnToYourNeighborConnect Wi…

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Lerita Coleman Brown on Waiting for a Word in the Heart 58:06

1y ago58:06

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"I highly recommend What Makes You Come Alive to churches, religious and educational institutions, and spiritual seekers everywhere who are looking for an inward journey that finds its home in the world of nature, people, and things." — Walter Earl Fluker - Editor and Director of the Howard Thurman Papers Project Dr. Lerita Coleman Brown is a retre…

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S10 E3 | Top Male Gospel Singers of All Time 1:33:17

1y ago1:33:17

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In this episode, we talk about the top male gospel singers of all time. A couple tries to leave a church and the church won't let them end membership. Hear what John Piper has to say about coffee in church. Big Dre recaps his Kirk Franklin Reunion Tour experience and much more. Watch us live every Tuesday at 9 PM ET at:http://facebook.com/ttyneighb…

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S10 E2 | US Churches are Facing Major Challenges 1:25:28

1y ago1:25:28

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In this episode, we talk about the five major challenges that US churches are facing. A communion flavor for the Fall season. Behind the scenes video of God's Property preparing for Kirk Franklin's Reunion Tour. We'll also show a couple of crazy videos and much more. Watch us live every Tuesday at 9 PM ET at:http://facebook.com/ttyneighborhttps://w…

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Lo-Fi & Hushed Contemplative Practice Session (September 2023 / Autumn Equinox) 31:31

1y ago31:31

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Lo-Fi & Hushed is weekly space for the contemplative practice of lectio divina with poetry. This practice is graceful, transformative, and subdued. Lo-Fi & Hushed is available worldwide, on Riverside livestream, and you can participate from the hallows of your own home. “I do not complain of suffering for love, it becomes me always to submit to her…

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S10 E1 | Grammy Award Winning Artist Darryl J. Williams Interview 1:14:37

1y ago1:14:37

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In this episode we interview Grammy Award winning artist Darryl Jovan Williams. We talk about his worldwide career in entertainment and how his faith has allowed him to overcome adversity. Millions of people have watched Kirk Franklin's Father's Day documentary. Emotions were high and tears were shed. We discuss the good, the bad, and everything in…

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