Best Episcopal History Podcasts (2024)

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History Matters: The life and legacy of Delaware-born Absalom Jones, America's first Black Episcopal priest 12:04

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Despite not being as well known as other leaders of his time, Absalom Jones’ legacy is still felt today.Born into slavery in 18th-century Delaware at a time when slavery was being debated as immoral and undemocratic, Jones would go on to become America’s first Black Episcopal priest and founder of both the first Black Episcopal congregation and the…

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The Eleventh Step: Quiet Time pt.1 39:10

4d ago39:10

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Two Way Prayer is only a part of a longer morning Quiet Time. In the following two episodes Fr. Bill explores a pamphlet by Howard J. Rose that’s titled simply: The Quite Time. The short pamphlet was popular among members of the Oxford Group and early AA. It gives an overview of the Morning Quiet Time practice covering five areas: 1.) The Facts of …

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A Delaware Bayshore community wrestles with whether to protect horseshoe crabs 13:12

5d ago13:12

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Contributor Jon Hurdle recently examined questions about the harvesting of horseshoe crabs last year during their annual spawning season – specifically in Kitts Hummock where several conservationists said harvesters violated state rules in a town that touts itself as a horseshoe crab sanctuary.With the 2024 spawning season underway, Hurdle visited …

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What to expect from Delaware’s new Highway Safety Unit 12:12

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Summer officially begins this week and that means one of the busiest travel periods of the year is here as people hit the road for vacations.In Delaware, the state police have created a new Highway Safety Unit in an effort to cut down on car accidents and incidents and to educate the public on driving safety.Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon re…

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Arts Playlist: University of Delaware expanding its performance arts education 10:12

5d ago10:12

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For the first time, the University of Delaware is combining theater and dance minors into one unit supported by its professional theater company, the Resident Ensemble Players.The change ensures students have a high-quality performing arts experience at a time when art programs at various schools across the country are being downsized and independe…

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History Matters: Local author explores early years of the Air National Guard 11:48

5d ago11:48

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The Air National Guard we know today, a crucial reserve sector of the U.S. Air Force, used to be known as nothing more than a ‘flying club’ for World War II veterans.That was back during its early years in the mid-20th century, and in his new book “The Air National Guard,” Delaware Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force veteran Brigadier General Ken…

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The Green – June 21, 2024 49:27

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Listen to the full show or individual segments.By Delaware Public Media

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Tony Stewart, North Scott H.S. Strength and Conditioning 1:30:17

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Send us a Text Message. Coach Stewart is the Strength and Conditioning Coach at North Scott High School in Eldridge, Iowa. He works with the total development of athletes: physically, mentally, and spiritually. Before coming to North Scott High School in 2009 he was at Illinois State as a Graduate Assistant in the Strength and Conditioning Departme…

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Spiritual or Religious? An Interview with a Buddhist in Recovery 27:46

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Many in recovery find Buddhist philosophy and meditation a tremendous aid to their spiritual journey. Fr. Bill’s guest is Kevin G. a gifted Buddhist author and teacher in long term recovery from addiction. Kevin is the author One Breath at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps. The Buddha’s enlightenment and Kevin’s simple teaching style have much …

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UD study finds depictions of fatherhood in children's literature are stagnant, underexplored 12:56

12d ago12:56

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Children’s literature has always held a mirror to society. As social norms change and culture evolves, so do the themes and characters in kids’ books.Yet, the role of the father figure, while pivotal, has largely remained narrow and stagnant, according to a new study from the University of Delaware.This week, Delaware Public Media’s Kyle McKinnon t…

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Author James Sears discusses new book 'Queering Rehoboth Beach' 12:56

12d ago12:56

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Historian and author James Sears' new book “Queering Rehoboth Beach: Beyond the Boardwalk” chronicles the town's transformation into an attraction for queer residents and tourists.Delaware Public Media’s Rachel Sawicki caught up with Sears this week to discuss his book.By Rachel Sawicki

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Arts Playlist: ‘Paintings from the Collection’ at the Delaware Art Museum 9:42

12d ago9:42

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The Delaware Art Museum recently unveiled its latest exhibition ‘Paintings from the Collection,’ showcasing diverse abstract works, landscapes, and eclectic styles.In this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Karl Lengel is joined by the Delaware Art Museum’s Head Curator Margaret Winslow for more on ‘Paintings from the Collection.’…

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The Green – June 14, 2024 49:41

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Listen to the full show or individual segments.By Delaware Public Media

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Ty Van Valkenburg, Head Strength and Conditioning Windsor H.S. 1:26:46

12d ago1:26:46

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Send us a Text Message. Coach Van Valkenburg is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Windsor High School. Prior to his time there he was at St. Mary’s Catholic High School and Lake Forest College as the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator. Van Valkenburg spent time as a GA at Lindenwood university and was an intern for St. Louis Universit…

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Packer with a Side of Tolkien (A Discussion with Joel Scandrett) 1:24:52

18d ago1:24:52

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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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Laurel tackles its affordable housing crisis with new project 12:12

19d ago12:12

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Delaware, like most places across the nation, faces a serious affordable housing crisis. It’s a complex issue that takes on many forms, including the lack of affordable workforce housing.Contributor Jon Hurdle traveled to Laurel this week to take a closer look at a project there that hopes to offer one possible model to address the need for afforda…

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Chef Matt Kern of One Coastal discusses being Delaware’s first-ever James Beard finalist 12:11

19d ago12:11

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A Delaware chef is named a ‘best chef’ finalist for the first time in the James Beard Awards' 34-year history. A James Beard Award is the most prestigious honor in the American restaurant world.So it’s a big deal that Matt Kern – the chef and co-owner of One Coastal in Fenwick Island – is the only First State chef ever to be named a Beard finalist …

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A More Just Delaware podcast: Marriage equality in the First State 26:41

19d ago26:41

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This week, The Green brings you the latest episode of Delaware Humanities’ podcast A More Just Delaware. The podcast examines pivotal moments and legislation related to hate, prejudice, and the fight for equal rights in Delaware.In this fourth episode, former State Senator Karen Peterson discusses marriage equality legislation signed in Delaware in…

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The Green – June 7, 2024 51:59

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Listen to the full show or individual segments.By Delaware Public Media

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Sammy Sebok, Iron Saints Athletic System 1:20:34

19d ago1:20:34

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Send us a Text Message. Coach Sebok is the owner Iron Saints Athletic System in West Logan, West Virginia. Coach Sebok is an accomplished powerlifter who was inducted into the Natural Athlete Strength Association Hall of Fame in 2020 and was athlete of the year, and lifetime achievement winner in 2021. His best lifts were 804 squat, 622 bench and a…

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Faithful Resolutions 52:53

20d ago52:53

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In this episode… we talk about resolutions, policies, and stances of the Episcopal Church and more specifically the Diocese of W. Missouri has surrounding Women’s Reproductive Health, gun safety and gun reform, and while we have addressed this in a previous episode, inclusion of members of the LGBTQIA+ community not just as members of the church bu…

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Logotherapy and Recovery: Viktor Frankl and the 12 Steps 54:12

21d ago54:12

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We live in an age when the meaning and purpose of life are often less clear than ever before. An age when we’re asking questions of doctors we should be asking priests - but few priests seem able to provide meaningful answers to today’s spiritual seekers. Enter Viktor Frankl. Frankl was a Jewish psychiatrist whose pioneering work known as Logothera…

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Examining policy protections for transgender and gender nonconforming students in Delaware schools 13:12

26d ago13:12

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Only two of Delaware’s 19 school districts have a formal policy outlining protections for transgender and gender nonconforming students – ensuring their preferred names and pronouns are used by all other students and staff, and allowing students to use the bathrooms and locker rooms and play on sports teams that align with their gender identity.Thi…

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Experts see need to build on essential support services with housing 12:26

27d ago12:26

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Earlier this month, contributor Larry Nagengast opened a series produced by the Delaware Journalism Collaborative on the The Creative Vision Factory; specifically the circumstances prompting a program that helps those facing homelessness, mental health issues, and addiction to leave its Wilmington home. Nagengast returns to complete the series with…

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Arts Playlist: ‘In Shadows’ Embrace’ at the Brandywine Museum of Art 10:56

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A Philadelphia-based artist and teacher of more than seven decades has a new exhibition at the Brandywine Museum of Art.Peter Paone’s “In Shadows’ Embrace” showcases a selection of 22 prints he recently gifted to the Brandywine, drawing on themes of faith and isolation.In this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media’s Karl Lengel is joined …

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History Matters: How Delaware is celebrating the bicentennial of Lafayette’s tour of America 11:30

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Two hundred years ago in 1824, the Marquis de Lafayette, one of the heroes in America’s fight for independence during the Revolutionary War, began a 13-month “Guest of the Nation” tour of all of the then 24 states, including Delaware.To commemorate the bicentennial of Lafayette’s return to America, hundreds of events have been planned across the U.…

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The Green – May 31, 2024 50:14

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Listen to the full show or individual segments.By Delaware Public Media

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Pete Tongren, Strength Coach at Holy Innocents Episcopal 1:15:54

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Send us a Text Message. Coach Tongren has been the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach since 2005 at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School in Atlanta, Georgia. He works with 23 Varsity and JV teams and oversees programming for the Upper School Advanced Strength and Conditioning classes as well as the Middle School. Tongren is a Certified Strength and C…

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Logotherapy and Recovery: The Love Chapter 54:11

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We live in an age when the meaning and purpose of life are often less clear than ever before. An age when we’re asking questions of doctors we should be asking priests - but few priests seem able to provide meaningful answers to today’s spiritual seekers. Enter Viktor Frankl. Frankl was a Jewish psychiatrist whose pioneering work known as Logothera…

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Delaware improving pay for teachers and school support staff, except IT professionals 11:41

1M ago11:41

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If you talk about how to improve education in the First State, one topic you’ll surely hear about is better pay for teachers and other support staff working on the frontlines in schools.Delaware is making strides in this area, most recently through the work of the Public Education Compensation Committee and the recommendations it delivered to Gov. …

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Joel Smith, Just Fly Sports 1:06:39

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Send us a Text Message. Coach Smith is the owner of Just Fly Sports and the Just Fly Performance Podcast. He has been a track and field jumper and javelin thrower, track coach, strength coach, personal trainer, researcher, writer, and lecturer. Smith has a degree in exercise science from Cedarville University and a Masters from Wisconsin Lacrosse. …

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How C.S. Lewis Interpreted the Bible (with Ray Baker) 1:06:18

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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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Logotherapy and Recovery: The Meaning of Work 49:17

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We live in an age when the meaning and purpose of life are often less clear than ever before. An age when we’re asking questions of doctors we should be asking priests - but few priests seem able to provide meaningful answers to today’s spiritual seekers. Enter Viktor Frankl. Frankl was a Jewish psychiatrist whose pioneering work known as Logothera…

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Tucker Seay Ass. Strength and Conditioning Coach Wesleyan High School 1:23:52

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Send us a Text Message. Coach Seay is the assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Physical Education teacher at the Weslyan School in Acworth Georgia. He is in charge of developing a long- term plan for Middle School Athletes. Coach Seay has a Masters in Exercise Science and a Bachelors of Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Berry College. He …

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Logotherapy and Recovery: The Meaning of Life and Death 1:02:51

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We live in an age when the meaning and purpose of life are often less clear than ever before. An age when we’re asking questions of doctors we should be asking priests - but few priests seem able to provide meaningful answers to today’s spiritual seekers. Enter Viktor Frankl. Frankl was a Jewish psychiatrist whose pioneering work known as Logothera…

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An Anglican and Reformed Baptist Conversation (Crossover Episode w/ Theocast) 1:07:44

2M ago1:07:44

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James and Andrew were delighted to be joined by Jon Moffit and Justin Perdue from the podcast Theocast. In this episode, we get into: 1) What distinguishes a Reformed Baptist from most typical Baptists in North America (which is rather similar to what distinguishes Anglicans like Andrew and James from many Anglicans in North America) 2) Discussing …

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Ryan Napoli, Director of Athletic Performance for Football North Dakota State 1:33:48

2M ago1:33:48

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Send us a Text Message. Coach Napoli is the Director of Athletic Performance for Football at North Dakota State. Napoli began his career at NDSU in 2011 after one year as an intern at the Air Force Academy, He spent six seasons at NDSU from 2011 through 2016 working with the Bison football, wrestling and track and field teams. He was on staff for N…

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Lagotherapy and Recovery: The Age of Anxiety 57:28

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We live in an age when the meaning and purpose of life are often less clear than ever before. An age when we’re asking questions of doctors we should be asking priests - but few priests seem able to provide meaningful answers to today’s spiritual seekers. Enter Viktor Frankl. Frankl was a Jewish psychiatrist whose pioneering work known as Logothera…

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Jeff and Mikki Martin, Brand X Method 1:05:31

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Send us a Text Message. Jeff and Mikki Martin are the owners of The Brand X MethodTM, As the world leader in youth fitness, The Brand X MethodTM offers a strength-and-conditioning program specifically designed for kids and adaptable to any environment. They strive to help protect kids and teens against sports injury, boost their sports performance,…

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Melanchthon: Father of Anglicanism? (with Peter D. Robinson) 1:08:12

2M ago1:08:12

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The Most Rev'd Peter D. Robinson, Presiding Bishop of the United Episcopal Church of North America joins the podcast to discuss Philip Melanchthon's influence on 16th-century Anglicanism. Shownotes: -In this episode we frequently refer back to Bishop Peter's article "Melanchthon and Anglicanism" in The North American Anglican and Dewey D. Wallace, …

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Logotherapy and Recovery: Going in Search of Soul 49:08

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We live in an age when the meaning and purpose of life are often less clear than ever before. An age when we’re asking questions of doctors we should be asking priests - but few priests seem able to provide meaningful answers to today’s spiritual seekers. Enter Viktor Frankl. Frankl was a Jewish psychiatrist whose pioneering work known as Logothera…

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Monte Yancey Missouri NHSSCA Coach of the Year, Raytown South S&C 1:12:50

2M ago1:12:50

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Send us a Text Message. Coach Yancey is the Running Back and Strength and Conditioning Coach at Raytown South. He was just named the NHSSCA 2024 Missouri Strength Coach of the year. Yancey has been at Ray South for 3 years prior to that He was a physical education Teacher in Houston. Coach Yancey did his internship with The University of Houston an…

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Logotherapy and Recovery: Who is Viktor Frankle and how can he help me? 53:08

2M ago53:08

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We live in an age when the meaning and purpose of life are often less clear than ever before. An age when we’re asking questions of doctors we should be asking priests - but fewer priests seem able to provide meaningful answers to today’s spiritual seekers. Enter Viktor Frankl. Frankl was a Jewish psychiatrist whose pioneering workknown as Logother…

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A Very Episcopate Conversation- Creation Care with Bishop Cathleen 50:39

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In this episode… we talk about Creation Care. This is a well talked about topic in the Episcopal Church as we are called to be good stewards of God’s creation. For this conversation we are joined by Rt. Rev. Cathleen Bascom, 10th Bishop of Kansas and Riley Demo, a young adult who is a graduate student at Johns Hopkins Blomberg School of Public Heal…

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Bob King, King Sports Training, 1:12:21

2M ago1:12:21

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Send us a Text Message. Coach King Is the owner of Kings Sports Training. King played college football at Texas Tech University, He went on to be the Strength and Conditioning coach for the Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Burn (now FC Dallas), Assistant Strength and conditioning coach for the Dallas Cowboys and Push Coach for the US Skeleton team. King wa…

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Preparing for the Ascent: Drew Nathaniel Keane on the 1662 Prayer Book Liturgy 1:14:16

2M ago1:14:16

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Drew Nathaniel Keane (who previously appeared on the episode "Samuel L. Bray and Drew Keane on the 1662 Book of Common Prayer International Edition") comes back on the podcast to discuss his 2024 book How to Use the Book of Common Prayer that he authored along with Samuel Bray. We had a great conversation on the contents of the classic Prayer Book.…

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Bonus Episode: Fr. Bill Interviewed by Therapist Tom Lavin 30:51

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Tom will be my guest for an upcoming series focused on the work of psychiatrist Viktor Frankl. Serving both as a therapist and university instructor practicing in Reno, Nevada, Tom’s interest in Frankl’s Logotherapy extends back many years and he has a special gift for making Frankl’s work accessible to people in recovery. This recording was an int…

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Joe Stokowski, Director of Sports Science Grayson H.S. 1:19:46

3M ago1:19:46

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Send us a Text Message. Coach Joe Stokowski is the Special teams Coordinator and Director of Sports Science at Grayson H.S. He is a 2012 graduate of Illinois State University where he also coached as an undergraduate assistant and defensive intern. Stokowski spent the next three seasons at Farmington Central High School (IL), one as an assistant (2…

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Humbled by Death Pt. 2 31:37

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In this episode… we continue with the tender and complex topic of death. Sarah Lagergren (laity) is in conversation with us about what it is like to be a young adult, pediatric cardiac advanced practice registered nurse, a mom, and spouse, how she holds the tension of healing and heartbreak, how she copes with letting go and grieving and allowing t…

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Andrew's Response to the Luther series on 'The Rest is History' 1:08:08

3M ago1:08:08

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Doth Protest host Andrew delves into a recent series done on The Rest is History podcast about Martin Luther. Shownotes: Bernhard Lohse's book Martin Luther's Theology Steven Ozment's book The Age of Reform Erik Herrmann's article "Luther's Absorption of Medieval Biblical Interpretation and His Use of the Church Fathers" in The Oxford Handbook of M…

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