Best EK Group Podcasts (2024)

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🎧 Power of Place Episode #49 | Inspiration Generation – Colleen Echohawk 59:11

6d ago59:11

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What becomes possible when solutions to modern urban society’s most pressing challenges—housing the unhoused, corporate innovation, designing more beautiful places & objects—originate from the communities who have inhabited this place from time immemorial? Guiding us through this multifaceted exploration is Colleen Echohawk. Currently CEO of the Na…

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Episode 76: Live Conversation with Jon DePue 54:11

12d ago54:11

54:11

The audio for this episode was recorded during a live event in collaboration with The Table and Gravity Commons, in which Matt Tebbe interviewed Jon DePue (co-author of 'Beyond Justification' with Douglas Campbell). The conversation focuses on the themes of this book, common interpretations of Paul's theology and ways to re-approach Paul with new l…

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Episode 75: Stephanie Vander Lugt & Kimberlee Medicine Horn Jackson 43:25

1M ago43:25

43:25

Chris sat down at the recent CCDA conference with two first-time podcast guests, Stephanie Vander Lugt and Kimberlee Medicine Horn Jackson, each of whom hosted CCDA workshops. They discuss their work as it relates to the religious practices of indigenous people, the importance of attentiveness, and of course, what they are currently reading. **This…

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Episode 74: David Fitch & Myles Werntz 56:02

2M ago56:02

56:02

Chris hosted a lively and interactive conversation between first-time guest David Fitch and returning guest Myles Werntz concerning the thesis of David's brand-new book from Brazos Press, the use of power in ministry and the institution of the church, whether power and conflict can be leveraged healthily in community, and of course what they are cu…

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🎧 Power of Place Episode #48 | Talking CHOP – Nikki Yeboah 50:09

2M ago50:09

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Join us as we stroll through Seattle’s Capitol Hill Occupied Protest (CHOP) circa 2020, at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Our guest, documentary playwright Nikki Yeboah, begins this journey at 11th & Pine, the CHOP’s epicenter—and the title of her current project.Yeboah, an Assistant Professor of Playwriting in the School of Drama at the Univ…

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Episode 73: Live from CCDA w/E.K Strawser and Lisa Rodriguez-Watson 34:36

2M ago34:36

34:36

Jen sat down (live!) with two first-time podcast guests at the recent CCDA conference: E.K. Strawser and Lisa Rodriguez-Watson. They have an impassioned discussion about the importance of contextualizing discipleship work in the setting of the local congregation, as well as the importance of Western Christians listening to the global church. Books …

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🎧 Power of Place Episode #47 | Crossing Coastal Corners – Andrew tenBrink 57:23

3M ago57:23

57:23

Join us for a conversation with landscape and urban designer Andrew tenBrink of NYC-based Field Operations as he reveals Seattle’s new downtown Waterfront Park project, which he has managed since 2010.From the cobblestones of Pioneer Square to Belltown’s crowded skyline, Andrew’s block-by-block tour through the 20-acre park demonstrates how this ne…

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Episode 72: Live from CCDA w/Andrea Mae, Jody Michele, Andrew Draper 44:00

3M ago44:00

44:00

Chris sat down with 3 co-authors and first-time podcast guests at the recent CCDA conference to discuss their work in the intersection of the topics of disability, inclusion, ministry leadership and the life of the church. Books Mentioned in this Episode: Disabling Leadership: A Practical Theology for the Broken Body of Christ by Andrew Draper, Jod…

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Episode 71: Our Favorite Books of 2023! 56:39

4M ago56:39

56:39

The podcast crew (Jen, Chris & Joel) is joined once again by Ashley Hales for our favorite topic: the books we enjoyed the most this year! ERB Contributors from 2023 also offer their suggestions throughout, so we cover a wide, wide range of titles. Enjoy this veritable feast of reading suggestions to keep you occupied until next year! Books Mention…

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🎧 Power of Place Episode #46 | Porchlight Parade – Zack Bolotin 59:36

4M ago59:36

59:36

Step into the multiverse of Zack Bolotin, owner-operator of Porchlight Coffee & Records on Seattle’s Capitol Hill. Not just a cafe, Porchlight is a platform for Zack’s varied talents, including graphic design, photography, art curation, book publishing and online retailing. It’s also a record label. Listen as Zack describes how his endeavors, admit…

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Episode 70: Kathy Khang & Matt Mikalatos 58:24

5M ago58:24

58:24

Jen welcomes co-authors Matt Mikalatos (returning ERB podcast guest) and Kathy Khang (first-time podcast guest) for an honest and heartfelt discussion about the topic of their recent book: disagreement and Christian unity. Books Mentioned in this Episode: If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and M…

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🎧 Power of Place Episode #45 | Echoes From Alpenglow – Lowell Skoog 57:47

5M ago57:47

57:47

Click into your bindings as we launch from the highest peaks of the North Cascades with ski mountaineering historian Lowell Skoog, author of "Written in the Snows: Across Time on Skis in the Pacific Northwest," published by Mountaineers Books and 2022 winner of the National Outdoor Book Award (NOBA) for historical writing. Born to a family of Nordi…

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Episode 69: Live from CCDA w/Soong-Chan Rah & Mark Charles 1:02:55

5M ago1:02:55

1:02:55

Chris sat down with two first-time ERB Podcast guests, Soong-Chan Rah and Mark Charles, at the recent CCDA conference to discuss their work related to colonialism, race, history and the church. Books Mentioned in this Episode: If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(An independent boo…

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Episode 68: On Forgiveness w/Matthew Ichihashi Potts & Sophfronia Scott 52:54

6M ago52:54

52:54

Joel took over the host role for a vulnerable and thoughtful conversation on the topic of forgiveness with two first-time ERB guests. They discuss their personal narratives and experiences with forgiveness, the ways dominant cultural discussions of forgiveness can distort the concept, and what they are currently reading. Books Mentioned in this Epi…

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🎧 Power of Place Episode #44 | My Brother’s Keepers - Larry Johnston and Earl Borgert 58:49

6M ago58:49

58:49

Swing into the B & I Circus Store circa 1964 with guest Larry Johnston, who at age 13 became brother to a western lowland gorilla named Ivan—-the ape that became as emblematic of the Pacific Northwest as the legendary Sasquatch. Larry narrates the tale of how his parents came to own the B & I pet store, thanks to Orca capturer Ted Griffin. He warml…

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Episode 67: Karen Swallow Prior and Russell Moore 51:31

6M ago51:31

51:31

Jen welcomed first-time ERB guest Russell Moore alongside returning guest Karen Swallow Prior to discuss their recent writings on the state of Evangelical religion and culture in American life, as well as a fascinating and unexpected list of titles they are currently enjoying. Books Mentioned in this Episode: If you’d like to order any of the follo…

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🎧 Power of Place Episode #43 | The Maker – Art Chantry 38:23

7M ago38:23

38:23

Dive into the second episode of this two-part series as we continue our conversation with graphic designer, Art Chantry, whose stories sparkle as vibrantly as his colorful posters, offering original insights from Seattle’s grunge era.These tales span Art’s diverse interests and influences: The allure of archaeology; Dadaism & Surrealism; old commer…

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Episode 66: On Poetry with Heather Lanier and Katie Manning 49:15

7M ago49:15

49:15

Jen sat down with two first-time guests (and poets) to have the first-ever ERB Podcast episode conversation focused entirely on poetry! They discuss whether the distinction between "poet" and "writer" is legitimate, their own writing processes, and even read a few selections of their recent publications. Learn more about Heather Lanier here: https:…

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Nirvana Shatakam 7:10

7M ago7:10

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A collection of powerful chants through which we hope to take you through a series of sounds that hold the power to touch the very core of one's being.Literally meaning transparent, Vairagya denotes a state of being that is unbroken or free of all distortions. Just as clear flowing water in the river acquires the color of the soil beneath, one who …

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Guru Paduka Strotram 3:33

7M ago3:33

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A collection of powerful chants through which we hope to take you through a series of sounds that hold the power to touch the very core of one's being.Literally meaning transparent, Vairagya denotes a state of being that is unbroken or free of all distortions. Just as clear flowing water in the river acquires the color of the soil beneath, one who …

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Aum Namah Shivaya 4:45

7M ago4:45

4:45

A collection of powerful chants through which we hope to take you through a series of sounds that hold the power to touch the very core of one's being.Literally meaning transparent, Vairagya denotes a state of being that is unbroken or free of all distortions. Just as clear flowing water in the river acquires the color of the soil beneath, one who …

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Shivaya Parameshwaraya 4:06

7M ago4:06

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A collection of powerful chants through which we hope to take you through a series of sounds that hold the power to touch the very core of one's being.Literally meaning transparent, Vairagya denotes a state of being that is unbroken or free of all distortions. Just as clear flowing water in the river acquires the color of the soil beneath, one who …

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Brahmanand Swarupa 4:41

7M ago4:41

4:41

A collection of powerful chants through which we hope to take you through a series of sounds that hold the power to touch the very core of one's being.Literally meaning transparent, Vairagya denotes a state of being that is unbroken or free of all distortions. Just as clear flowing water in the river acquires the color of the soil beneath, one who …

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Shiva Shambho 4:29

7M ago4:29

4:29

A collection of powerful chants through which we hope to take you through a series of sounds that hold the power to touch the very core of one's being.Literally meaning transparent, Vairagya denotes a state of being that is unbroken or free of all distortions. Just as clear flowing water in the river acquires the color of the soil beneath, one who …

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Shambho 4:46

7M ago4:46

4:46

A collection of powerful chants through which we hope to take you through a series of sounds that hold the power to touch the very core of one's being.Literally meaning transparent, Vairagya denotes a state of being that is unbroken or free of all distortions. Just as clear flowing water in the river acquires the color of the soil beneath, one who …

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Yoga Yoga Yogeshwaraya 4:53

7M ago4:53

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A collection of powerful chants through which we hope to take you through a series of sounds that hold the power to touch the very core of one's being.Literally meaning transparent, Vairagya denotes a state of being that is unbroken or free of all distortions. Just as clear flowing water in the river acquires the color of the soil beneath, one who …

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🎧 Power of Place Episode #42 | Louder Than Art – Art Chantry 39:44

8M ago39:44

39:44

Join us in this episode (the first of a two-part series) for a conversation with graphic designer Art Chantry, a national treasure, whose posters are collected by The Smithsonian and The Louvre.Opening with childhood memories of Parkland on the fringes of Tacoma, Washington, Art describes a restless educational path that eventually brought him to B…

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Episode 65: On 'Four Thousand Weeks' w/Jen Pollock Michel, Marilyn McEntyre & Ragan Sutterfield 55:53

10M ago55:53

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Jen takes a shift in a "panelist" seat for this episode, as Chris hosts a conversation between her and two other writers, Marilyn McEntyre and Ragan Sutterfield, as they reflect on the recent book on time and mortality by Oliver Burkeman. They discuss the impact of the book on their own ideas, as well as how it intersects with broader Christian tho…

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Episode 64: Reviewer Round-Up with Amy Merrick and Aarik Danielsen 46:00

10M ago46:00

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Joel sat down with two ERB reviewers and contributors to discuss their recent reviews, as well as what they have been reading lately. A wide swath of genres are discussed, including biography, poetry, theology, and of course, some epic fantasy! Amy Merrick is a senior professional lecturer in journalism at DePaul University in Chicago. She is also …

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🎧 Power of Place Episode #41 | Bright Returns – Matt McCauley & Sarah Haberstroh 58:11

11M ago58:11

58:11

Join us in this episode as we descend into the Graveyard of the Pacific with Matt McCauley, President of The Northwest Shipwreck Alliance and Sarah Haberstroh, Manager of Underwater Operations for Rockfish Inc.Matt’s passion for deep-water marine salvage is intertwined with that of his friend Jeff Hummel. As scuba diving high schoolers on Mercer Is…

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Episode 63: Jeff Clark & Lynda MacGibbon (Live at Urbana) 41:40

11M ago41:40

41:40

Jen sat down at Urbana with two first-time podcast guests, Jeff Clark & Lynda MacGibbon to discuss place, habits, rhythms, and of course their own writing. Books mentioned in this episode: If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byron…

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Episode 62: Sabrina Chan & La Thao (Live at Urbana) 32:14

11M ago32:14

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Chris sat down at Urbana with two first-time podcast guests and recent co-authors of the recent book "Learning Our Names." They discuss the writing of this project, the importance of names, and their personal backgrounds. Books Mentioned in this Episode: If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Mi…

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EK Skirt Tabs - Color Tips for Dark Waters 🎣🌊 1:31

12M ago1:31

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Welcome to another episode of our EK skirt tabs spaces! In this episode, we dive into the world of skirt tab colors and share valuable tips on choosing the right colors for dark and murky waters. Visibility is crucial when targeting those elusive fish; the right color combination can make all the difference.Listen in as we discuss:1. The importance…

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Unlocking Top Contributor Status in Our Skirt Tabs Group 3:33

12M ago3:33

3:33

Discover the secrets to becoming a top contributor in our Official Skirt Tabs Group. Learn valuable tips for engaging with fellow bait makers, sharing knowledge, and staying active. Learn about our exclusive rewards for top contributors, including limited-edition Easy Kasting swag items. Join the group below and elevate your bait-making game today!…

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Episode 61: Josh Harper & Lowell Bliss (Live at Urbana 2022) 45:44

12M ago45:44

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Chris sat down with Josh Harper and Lowell Bliss at Urbana for a thoughtful and impassioned conversation about Christianity, environmentalism and creation care, as well as their work and what they're reading. Books Mentioned in this Episode: If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(An …

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Episode 60: Andy Crouch & Wendy Quay (Live at Urbana 2022) 40:19

12M ago40:19

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Chris sat down with Andy Crouch and Wendy Quay at Urbana 22 for a conversation about vocation, calling, purpose, and how these topics intersect with their work and writing. Books Mentioned in this Episode: If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(An independent bookstore in Dallastown,…

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🎧 Power of Place Episode #40 | The Wizard of Earl – Ron Irwin & Earl Borgert 43:49

1y ago43:49

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Join us in this episode (the first of a two-part series) for stories of the B & I Circus Store, founded by Earl Irwin in 1945 in Lakewood, WA. Our guest today is Earl Irwin’s son, Ron Irwin, who ran the store for decades following his father’s passing. Ron is joined by Earl Borgert, the founder’s grandson, family archivist and President of The I.V.…

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Episode 59: Terry & Darlene Wildman (Live at Urbana 2022) 50:25

1y ago50:25

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Chris sat down at Urbana with first-time guests Terry & Darlene Wildman for an insightful and illuminating conversation about the process of writing the First Nations Version of the New Testament, as well as the work of writing and contextualization in general. Books Mentioned in this Episode: If you’d like to order any of the following books, we e…

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Episode 58: Sam Kim & Greg Coles (Live at Urbana) 43:08

1y ago43:08

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Jen sat down with two first-time podcast guests at Urbana to discuss their recent work and the topics of belonging and loneliness. Books Mentioned in this Episode: If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byron and Beth Borger) A Holy …

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Episode 57: John Inazu & Monty Montgomery (Live at Urbana) 35:03

1y ago35:03

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Chris sat down with two first-time guests for a deeply-felt and thought-provoking conversation about Christian witness in a time of contention and social polarization. Books and Writing Mentioned: If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run …

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Episode 56: Marlena Graves & Jason Gaboury (live at Urbana) 31:11

1y ago31:11

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Jen sat down with returning guest Marlena Graves and first-time guest Jason Gaboury at Urbana for a thoughtful discussion on the life of contemplation, particularly in our polarized and highly-activist cultural moment. Books Mentioned: If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(An indepe…

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🎧 Power of Place Episode #39 | A Seattle Songbook – Dick Coolen 41:56

1y ago41:56

41:56

Join us in this episode for a radiant musical memoir by pianist Dick Coolen.Long before the city’s reputation as an international tech hub, Seattle achieved a globally relevant jazz culture. Here, bands that gathered in the basements of churches, schools and modest homes produced the likes of Ray Charles, Ernestine Anderson and Quincy Jones. Reared…

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Episode 55: Live from Urbana with James Choung & Don Everts 46:44

1y ago46:44

46:44

Chris had an energetic conversation about the topic of "revival" at Urbana with two first time guests: James Choung & Don Everts. They talk about their experiences with revival, as well as their writing on the topic. Books & Writing Mentioned in this Episode: If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts a…

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Episode 54: Sheila Wise Rowe & Irwyn L. Ince, Jr. (Live at Urbana) 45:39

1y ago45:39

45:39

Jen sat down with two first-time guests at Urbana to discuss their personal journeys and work related to race, American history and Christianity. Books and Writing Mentioned in this Episode: If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byr…

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Episode 53: Live at Urbana with Jeff Liou, Robert Chao Romero & Al Tizon 40:07

1y ago40:07

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Chris sits down with two first-time guests, and one returning guest, for a live conversation at Urbana about the myriad ways that things like race and culture intersect with power and hierarchy in our culture. Books Mentioned in this Episode: If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(An…

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Episode 52: Live at CCDA w/Mark Strong & Joe Bowling 24:40

1y ago24:40

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Chris had the opportunity to hold a fascinating conversation about economics, gentrification and demographic change with two ministry leaders and first-time podcast guests at CCDA. They talk about the history of their neighborhoods, as well as what they are currently reading. Books and Writing Mentioned in this Episode: If you’d like to order any o…

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Episode 51: Live at CCDA w/Sandra Van Opstal & Robert Chao Romero & Roberto Solis 35:25

1y ago35:25

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Chris had the opportunity to speak with 3 first-time podcast guests at CCDA. They discuss their recent books, genuinely diverse worship and the dynamics of being Latino/a in ministry leadership in our cultural moment. Books & Writing Mentioned in this Episode: If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts …

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🎧 Power of Place Episode #38 | Seattle Rock City – David B. Williams 49:19

1y ago49:19

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Join us in this episode for the field trip of a century. Our guest, geologist-historian David B. Williams, illuminates the Pacific Northwest’s characteristic highlands and waterways as landscapes of perpetual transformation. With a wry wink, this raconteur’s stories fuse the sensitivity of a naturalist with the diligence of a research geek. Amble t…

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Episode 50: Our favorite books of 2022 (and our favorite ERB podcast moments) 1:06:36

1+ y ago1:06:36

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Jen leads a freewheeling conversation with a roundtable of guests, who all reflect on their favorite books that were released in 2022. Also, Joel briefly takes over the episode for a reflection on the state of the ERB podcast after 50 episodes. Enjoy! Books Mentioned in this Episode: If you’d like to order any of the following books, we encourage y…

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Episode 49: Live from CCDA w/Donna Barber and Michelle Ferrigno Warren 31:41

1+ y ago31:41

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Chris had the chance to sit down at CCDA with two first-time podcast guests Donna Barber and Michelle Warren for a conversation themed about their new books, as well as the work they both do to mobilize people for justice and social change and what sustains them on the journey. Special thanks to IVP for granting the space to record this conversatio…

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