Best Gamers Footnotes Podcasts (2024)

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A Story Of Sorts S3 E11 Where Are We Tomorrow with Tavi Taylor Black 28:20

1+ y ago28:20

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I chat with Tavi Taylor Black about her book Where Are We Tomorrow, about life as a tour manager, and about the anti-domestic violence organisation The Dove. Find Tavi and her podcast The Personal Element here: https://www.taviblack.com/ * Books recommended by Tavi: A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry The House In The Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune * Follo…

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A Story Of Sorts S3 E10 Book Bans with Aurora Domiguez 47:26

2y ago47:26

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I chat with Aurora Dominguez about her career as a journalist and as a teacher, about mental health, about book bans, and about the importance of reading for youth. Find Aurora here: auroradominguez.com * Books recommended by Aurora: The Weight Of Blood by Tiffany Jackson Wait Till Helen Comes by Mary Downing Hahn * Follow all podcast updates on my…

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A Story Of Sorts S3 E09 Libro.fm with Nick Johnson 1:05:37

2y ago1:05:37

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I chat with Nick Johnson about the genesis, present, and future of Libro.fm. Find Libro.fm here: https://libro.fm/ * Books recommended by Nick: Blacktop Wasteland by S. A Cosby Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard Where The Deer And The Antelope Play by Nick Offerman * Follow all podcast updates on my Instagram account @astoryofsorts. All soc…

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A Story Of Sorts S3 E08 Yonder with Jabari Asim 23:32

2y ago23:32

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I chat with Jabari Asim about his writing career, his experience as a teacher, and his most recent novel, Yonder. Find Jabari here: jabariasim.org * Books recommended by Jabari: The Souls Of Black Folk by W. E. B. Dubois Insurrections by Rion Amilcar Scott * Follow all podcast updates on my Instagram account @astoryofsorts. All social media account…

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S3 Footnotes #6 May Reads 20:13

2y ago20:13

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Reviews and considerations about the books I've read in May. * Follow all podcast updates on my Instagram account @astoryofsorts. All social media accounts on linktr.ee/carinapereira Specific podcast links on linktr.ee/astoryofsorts. Music by @Jorri_Photo on Instagram. * Support A Story Of Sorts: patreon.com/astoryofsorts ko-fi.com/astoryofsorts bu…

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A Story Of Sorts S3 E07 A Curse Of Roses with Diana Pinguicha 1:21:40

2y ago1:21:40

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I chat with Diana Pinguicha about her sapphic novel, A Curse Of Roses, about Portuguese legends and mythology, and about the reading market. Find Diana here: pinguicha.wordpress.com * Book recommended by Diana: A Hundred Years Of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez The Reckless Kind by Carly Heath The Last Confession Of Autumn Casterly by Meredith T…

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S3 Footnotes #5 April Reads 23:50

2y ago23:50

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Reviews and considerations about the books I've read in April. * Follow all podcast updates on my Instagram account @astoryofsorts. All social media accounts on linktr.ee/carinapereira Specific podcast links on linktr.ee/astoryofsorts. Music by @Jorri_Photo on Instagram. * Support A Story Of Sorts: patreon.com/astoryofsorts ko-fi.com/astoryofsorts …

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A Story Of Sorts S3 E06 Charlotte's Story with Carolyn Korsmeyer 30:25

2y ago30:25

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I chat with Carolyn Korsmeyer about her novel, Charlotte's Story - a Pride And Prejudice retelling - and about her experience writing both fiction and nonfiction. Find Carolyn here: carolynkorsmeyer.com * Book recommended by Carolyn: Middlemarch by George Elliot Moby Dick by Herman Melville The Cromwell Trilogy by Hilary Mantel H Is For Hawk by Hel…

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S3 Footnotes #4 March Reads 28:12

2+ y ago28:12

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Reviews and considerations about the books I've read in March. * Follow all podcast updates on my Instagram account @astoryofsorts. All social media accounts on linktr.ee/carinapereira Specific podcast links on linktr.ee/astoryofsorts. Music by @Jorri_Photo on Instagram. * Support A Story Of Sorts: patreon.com/astoryofsorts ko-fi.com/astoryofsorts …

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A Story Of Sorts S3 E05 The Reckless Kind with Carly Heath 57:23

2+ y ago57:23

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I chat with Carly Heath about her historical YA novel The Reckless Kind, about disability and queer representation in books, and about her experience being a mentor for Pitch Wars. Find Carly here: carlyheathauthor.com * Books recommended by Carly: Song Of Achilles by Madeline Miller Circe by Madeline Miller The City Beautiful by Aden Polydoros * F…

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A Story Of Sorts S3 E04 A Dirty Word with Steph Auteri 46:44

2+ y ago46:44

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I chat with Steph Auteri about her book A Dirty Word, about the creation of Guerilla Sex Ed, and about her work as a sex health writer and educator. Find Steph and Guerilla Sex Ed here: stephauteri.com * Books recommended by Steph: The Neverending Story by Michael Ende It by Stephen King We Keep The Dead Close by Becky Cooper Woman, Eating by Clair…

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S3 Footnotes #3 February Reads 21:13

2+ y ago21:13

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Reviews and considerations about the books I've read in February. * Follow all podcast updates on my Instagram account @astoryofsorts. All social media accounts on linktr.ee/carinapereira Specific podcast links on linktr.ee/astoryofsorts. Music by @Jorri_Photo on Instagram. * Support A Story Of Sorts: patreon.com/astoryofsorts ko-fi.com/astoryofsor…

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A Story Of Sorts S3 E03 A Girl Called Rumi with Ari Honarvar 35:43

2+ y ago35:43

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I chat with Ari Honarvar about her debut novel A Girl Called Rumi, about Ari's work dancing with refugees to heal trauma, and her experience migrating from Iran to the USA as a child refugee. Find Ari here: rumiwithaview.com/about/ * Books recommended by Ari: The Sirens Of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut The Enchanted by Rene Denfeld * Follow all podcast up…

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S3 Footnotes #2 January Reads 41:24

2+ y ago41:24

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Reviews and considerations about the books I've read in January. * Follow all podcast updates on my Instagram account @astoryofsorts. All social media accounts on linktr.ee/carinapereira Specific podcast links on linktr.ee/astoryofsorts. Music by @Jorri_Photo on Instagram. * Support A Story Of Sorts: patreon.com/astoryofsorts ko-fi.com/astoryofsort…

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A Story Of Sorts S3 E02 The Base Bookspace with Lianne 47:45

2+ y ago47:45

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I chat with Lianne about The Base Bookpace, a Rotterdam-based Black-owned bookstore, about representation in children's books, and why it is necessary to give translators of colour the chance to translate the works of authors of colour. Find The Base Bookspace here: thebasebookspace.com * Books recommended by Lianne: A Hundred Years Of Solitude by …

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S3 Footnotes #1 Favourite Books Of 2021 22:09

2+ y ago22:09

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On this episode I talk about my five favourite books of 2021, with a few honorable mentions, and how I'm tackling my reading in 2022. Find written reviews of my favourites of last year here: https://www.boredtodeathbookclub.com/2021/12/24/the-best-books-weve-read-this-year-4/ * Follow all podcast updates on my Instagram account @astoryofsorts. All …

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A Story Of Sorts S3 E01 Both Are True with Reyna Marder Gentin 29:44

2+ y ago29:44

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I chat with Reyna Marder Gentin about changing career paths at 50, how she used her work knowledge to write her three published books, and about writing what you know. Find Reyna Marder Gentin here: reynamardergentin.com * Books recommended by Reyna: Writers & Lovers by Lily King The Border Trilogy by Cormac McCarthy * Follow all podcast updates on…

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A Story Of Sorts S2 End Of Season 10:16

2+ y ago10:16

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A very short episode to introduce you all to what I have planned for season 3 of A Story Of Sorts. Talk to you all in the New Year! * Follow all podcast updates on my Instagram account @astoryofsorts. All social media accounts on linktr.ee/carinapereira Specific podcast links on linktr.ee/astoryofsorts. Music by @Jorri_Photo on Instagram. * Support…

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A Story Of Sorts S2 E20 AudioFile Magazine & Audiobooks with Robin Whitten 37:19

3y ago37:19

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On this episode I talk with Robin Whitten, founder of AudioFile Magazine, about audiobooks. Find Robin here: audiofilemagazine.com/about/ * Book recommended by Robin: His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman The Madness Of Crowds by Louise Penny The Cellist by Daniel Silva * Follow all podcast updates on my Instagram a…

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How To Waste Time & Have Regrets 53:14

3y ago53:14

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No one wants to live with regrets. According to Lifehacker contributor, Kristin Wong, there are three sure-fire ways to live with regrets in your latter years. In this week's episode, Oren and Dave will examine these "wastes of time", how they can lead to regrets, and how the Bible helps us avoid or overcome such issues. The Biggest Wastes of Time …

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Gamers, Roblox, & Twitter Jail 48:40

3y ago48:40

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There's always a lot happening online. On this week's episode of Footnotable, Oren & Dave are discussing a few trending stories, courtesy of our friends at Axis, and how the Bible helps us respond. Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Instagram Articles referenced in the episode: YouTube Gamers Roblox Strip Clubs Nicki Minah in Twitter Jail -…

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A Story Of Sorts S2 E19 Sleeping Around with Morgan Vega 50:18

3y ago50:18

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On this episode I chat with Morgan Vega about her debut YA novel, Sleeping Around. Find Morgan here: morganvega.com * Books recommended by Morgan: Starfish by Akemi Dawn Bowman Some Kind Of Happiness by Claire Legrand * Follow all podcast updates on my Instagram account @astoryofsorts. All social media accounts on linktr.ee/carinapereira Specific p…

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Serving After The Storm 44:30

3y ago44:30

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Our desire to help following a Hurricane like Ida is natural. However, it isn't always clear which ways to serve are most helpful. Today, we're discussing short-term and long-term opportunities and needs and how we can engage in the right ways. Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spot…

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Hurricane Ida Update 32:53

3y ago32:53

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What do we do when a storm like Ida brings devastation to our lives? How does it impact us in the short and long-term and what are the implications on our faith? Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/footnotable/message…

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A Story Of Sorts S2 E18 Monkey Around with Jadie Jang 48:58

3y ago48:58

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On this episode I chat with Jadie Jang about her debut urban fantasy novel, Monkey Around. Find Jadie here: clairelight.org * Books recommended by Jadie: One Hundred Years Of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez The Green Bone Saga by Fonda Lee * Follow all podcast updates on my Instagram account @astoryofsorts. All social media accounts on linktr.ee…

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Worldview At The Movies 51:04

3y ago51:04

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Ever watched a movie and wondered what worldview was being presented? Probably not. However, learning to recognize worldviews in the media we enjoy is helpful to our spiritual development. In this episode, Oren and Dave share some tips on how to peel back the layers of narrative to discover the worldview underneath your favorite TV shows, movies, a…

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S2 Footnotes #7 July Reads 21:25

3y ago21:25

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On this episode I talk about the books I have read in July. * Books mentioned on this episode: The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris Coulour Theory: Constelis VOss #1 by Kira Leigh The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich The Color Purple by Alice Walker Zeebrieven by Siri Ranva Hjelm Jacobsen Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell The Anthropocene Reviewed…

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What Is A Biblical Worldview? 1:08:24

3y ago1:08:24

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Is there such a thing as a biblical worldview? If so, how does the Bible shape our view of the world around us? What makes a biblical worldview distinct from all other worldviews? In this episode, Oren and Dave offer a brief overview of a biblical worldview's key beliefs and foundations. Connect with Footnotable: YouTube Facebook Instagram Show Not…

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A Story Of Sorts S2 E17 Gatekeeping In Literature And Witch Renaissance with Tika Viteri 2:01:04

3y ago2:01:04

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On this episode I chat with Tika Viteri about writing, gatekeeping in literature, and the witch renaissance. Find Tika here: bookriot.com/author/tika-viteri/ * Books recommended by Tika: The Woman In White By Wilkie Collins The Once And Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow The Binti Trilogy by Nnedi Okorafor * Follow all podcast updates on my Instagram…

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Worldviews Then & Now 59:23

3y ago59:23

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We are all shaped by our worldview. However, worldviews don't have the staying power that you might think they do. Over the years, worldviews have come and gone. Which worldviews have had the biggest impact on our culture over the past century or so? How did they develop and where are they now? How do worldviews function in today's ever-changing so…

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What Is A Worldview? 52:01

3y ago52:01

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We all have them whether we know it or not. What exactly is a worldview and why is it important? Oren and Dave kick off their new series in this episode as they seek to bring some clarity to our understanding of worldviews and their function in our lives. Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Instagram Show Notes Clarify some terms Worldview T…

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A Story Of Sorts S2 E16 The Lost Family with Libby Copeland 36:11

3y ago36:11

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On this episode I chat with journalist Libby Copeland about her book, The Lost Family: How DNA Testing Is Upending Who We Are. Find Libby here: libbycopeland.com * Books recommended by Libby: At Home by Bill Bryson In The Woods by Tana French * Follow all podcast updates on my Instagram account @astoryofsorts. All social media accounts on linktr.ee…

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S2 Footnotes #6 June Reads 30:12

3y ago30:12

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On this episode I talk about the books I've read in June. * Books mentioned on this episode: Confrontaties by Simone Atangana Bekono Here We Are by Graham Swift De Omhelzing by David Grossman Meisje Van Mars by Anna Woltz and Vicky Janssen Transit by Rachel Cusk White Smoke by Tiffany D. Jackson Noem Me Nathan by Catherine Castro and Quentin Zuttio…

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A Story Of Sorts S2 E15 Constelis Voss with Kira Leigh 1:05:34

3y ago1:05:34

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On this episode I chat with Kira Leah about their debut sci-fi novel, Constelis Voss, and about queer representation in media. Find Kira here: constelisvoss.ml * Books recommended by Kira: Crime And Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky The Raven Cycle series by Maggie Stiefvater * Follow all podcast updates on my Instagram account @astoryofsorts. All s…

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Identity and Sexuality: Now What? 1:06:18

3y ago1:06:18

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It's one thing to educate yourself on the issues surrounding the LGBTQ+ movement. It's another to live our Biblical convictions with that knowledge with people we actually know. Oren and Dave offer practical advice on navigating relationships, standing for truth, loving like Jesus, and preparing our children to hold to biblical truth. --- Send in a…

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A Story Of Sorts S2 E14 Comics, Comic Conventions, and Dungeons And Dragons with Alice Nuttall 1:01:20

3y ago1:01:20

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On this episode I chat with Alice Nuttall about writing, comics and comic conventions, and dungeon and dragons. Find Alice here: linktr.ee/AliceNuttallBooks * Books recommended by Alice: His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman Night Watch by Terry Pratchett The Strangeworlds Travel Agency by L- D. Lapinski The City We Became by N. K. Jemisin Witchling…

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S2 Footnotes #5 May Reads 24:04

3y ago24:04

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On this episode I talk about the books I've read in May. * Books mentioned on this episode: The Guest List by Lucy Foley Gold Spun by Brandie June The Mermaid Of Jeju by Sumi Hahn Irena Book Two: Children Of The Ghetto Welkom In Het Rijk Der Zieken by Hanna Bervoets Kleinzeer by Nadia de Vries Somebody's Daughter by Ashley C. Ford Wat Wij Zagen by …

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A Story Of Sorts S2 E13 Graphic Novels, Fandom & Freelance Writing with Julia Rittenberg 1:21:43

3y ago1:21:43

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On this episode I chat with Julia Rittenberg about graphic novels, fandom, and her work as a freelance writer. Find Julia here: juliarittenberg.com bookriot.com/author/julia-rittenberg twitter.com/Juliaismagic instagram.com/juliaobservateur Authors/books mentioned on this episode: Beverly Cleary Gail Carson Levine Junie B Jones by Barbara Park Maus…

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Identity and Sexuality: All Hail King Self 56:31

3y ago56:31

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How did philosophies from almost 400 years ago help create our modern views on identity and sexuality? These days self is king, but it wasn't always like that. Oren and Dave give a quick (very quick) overview of how changes in philosophy, science, and psychology laid the foundations for where we are today. Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook…

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Identity and Sexuality: Rethinking Self & Culture 49:53

3y ago49:53

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How are we to make sense of our culture's current attitudes towards identity and sexuality? How did we get to this point? Oren and Dave begin a new series on identity and sexuality and trace the root of our modern views back nearly 400 years. Each episode will explore different philosophies and psychologies that led us to where we are today. Follow…

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A Story Of Sorts S2 E12 Gold Spun with Brandie June 44:29

3y ago44:29

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On this episode I chat with Brandie June about her debut fantasy novel Gold Spun, about theatre, her love for Oscar Wilde, and writing. Find Brandie here: brandiejune.com * Books recommended by Brandie: Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo * Handy links: tbrandbeyondtours.com/2021/05/06/tour-schedule-gold-spun-by-brandie-june…

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The Kingdom of God and Poverty Alleviation 53:06

3y ago53:06

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It's one thing to understand poverty alleviation from a biblical perspective. It's another to actually put it into practice. Oren and David discuss practical steps churches can take to do poverty alleviation well while keeping a gospel focus. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/footnotable/message…

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Poverty Alleviation: Why Good Intentions Aren't Enough 53:45

3y ago53:45

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We all have good intentions. We all really mean well. However, sometimes our good intentions get in the way of what is best. This is the case when it comes to poverty alleviation. Too often, our good intentions actually hurt the poor. Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Instagram --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po…

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S2 Footnotes #4 April Reads & A Curse Of Roses by Diana Pinguicha 20:08

3y ago20:08

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On this episode I talk about the books I've read in April, and about A Curse Of Roses, by Diana Pinguicha, a fantasy book featuring a Portuguese legend that I am looking forward to reading. * Books mentioned on this episode: The Secret Lives Of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw The Dig by Cynan Jones The Naomi Letters by Rachel Mennies The Namesake b…

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Poverty Alleviation: Why the Church is Called to Help 56:47

3y ago56:47

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Should the church be involved in poverty alleviation? How does the Bible help us understand our responsibility and response? Can the church even make a difference? Oren and David tackle these questions in the second episode of their series on poverty alleviation. Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Instagram Show Notes: Biblical mandate Old …

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A Story Of Sorts S2 E11 While Reading And Walking with Leah von Essen 1:30:10

3y ago1:30:10

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On this episode I talk with Leah von Essen about embroidery, ways to cope with anxiety, solo travel, and how to safely read while walking. Find Leah here: whilereadingandwalking.com Returning to childhood bestsellers I skipped - https://bookriot.com/returning-to-childhood-bestsellers-i-skipped/ Why I Hate The Hobbit - https://bookriot.com/why-i-hat…

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A Story Of Sorts S2 E10 Hani And Ishu's Guide To Fake Dating with Adiba Jaigirdar 36:28

3y ago36:28

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On this episode I talk with Adiba Jaigirdar about her new book, Hani And Ishu's Guide To Fake Dating, about her experience publishing two books during a pandemic, and about culture and representation. Find Adiba here: adibajaigirdar.com * Book recommended by Adiba: Krik? Krak! by Edwidge Danticat Ace Of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé How It All Bl…

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What is Poverty? 50:33

3y ago50:33

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How we think about poverty matters. Most define it in terms of material resources. However, the Bible helps us understand and address the heart of the matter. Turns out, we're all poor. In their four-part series on poverty, Pastors Oren and Dave take a look at an issue that impacts every one of us. Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Instagr…

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Gen Z: Slow Grow 1:02:15

3+ y ago1:02:15

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Studies show that Gen Z grows up slower than previous generations. What are some ways we see evidence of this? Why is this trend towards a delay in adulthood happening? Oren and David discuss these questions in this episode. Follow us on social media YouTube Facebook Instagram Full Show Notes: At some point in your life as a kid, you realize just h…

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The World According to Gen Z 1:01:02

3+ y ago1:01:02

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Gen Z is like no generation that has come before it. Driven by the rapid technological advances of the past 25 years and shaped by a series of volatile and divisive cultural events, Gen Z is a complex generation yet full of promise. How does Gen Z see the world? In what ways does technology inform and mediate their lives? How have values and morals…

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