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This is the official podcast companion to HBO’s Original series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. Each week, executive producer Rodney Barnes speaks with sportswriter Jeff Pearlman as well as the actors, directors, and key collaborators who brought the 1980s Showtime Lakers to life. Podcast episodes are available each week right after the latest episode of Winning Time on Max. The official Winning Time podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Hyperobject Industries and Pine ...
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Socrates in the City is the acclaimed series of conversations on “life, God, and other small topics,” hosted by Eric Metaxas. Starting with the philosopher Socrates’s famous words that “the unexamined life is not worth living,” Metaxas thought it would be valuable to create a forum that might encourage busy New Yorkers in thinking about the bigger questions in life. He founded Socrates in the City in 2000. Metaxas is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of MARTIN LUTHER, IF YOU CAN KEEP ...
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Is it possible for someone with very little self confidence and who is also very shy to go on to become a radio and TV presenter?…Hosting their own live radio show, interviewing royals, Oscar winning actors and musical superstars as well as hosting shows in front of 20,000 people and even moving to another country to start a new career….Well I’m here to tell you that it is, because I did just that. My name is Simon Baldock and this podcast is called, “Tales from a very minor celebrity”….this ...
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God's people had entered into unholy relationships with the people around them. How can we make good decisions about the relationships we have?By Chris Ekins
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God's community has always had spiritual leaders to help guide and serve for His purposes. Ezra is one of them. Check out some of the keys to his leadership as he brings spiritual renewal back to the Israelites.By Dev Blair
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How can we get going again if we've ground to a halt?By Chris Ekins
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Nothing is new under the sun - that's part of what Ezra wants to show God's people in chapter 4. Opposition will always come to those trying to live God's way. As the Jewish people attempt to rebuild the temple, they have a decision to make - God's way or the easier way?By Dev Blair
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Most of us would love to experience spiritual renewal. It begins with God rousing our spirits and changing our hearts so we have a desire to seek Him and power to live according to His purposes. It leads to sacrifice, obedience, service, celebration and lament. When we see Ezra 3 in light of the cross, we find out what that looks like for us today.…
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The esteemed editor of The New Criterion — a monthly review of the arts and intellectual life – and president of Encounter Books, Roger Kimball, and Socrates host Eric Metaxas, sit down for a delightful conversation on the intellectual life, touching on subjects from the inversion of virtue to political correctness to the effects of the sexual revo…
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Wallstreet businessman turned author Michael Wilkerson sits down with host Eric Metaxas to answer the question of if and why America matters. After his business in Africa was paused during the 2020 Covid shutdowns, Wilkerson’s eyes were opened to the partisan, cultural, and ideological divides in America, and he wondered if the nation could still b…
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God is Sovereign. He is the King of His own Universe and is gloriously unstoppable in fulfilling His own purposes. He fulfills every word and promise He speaks. He changes the hearts of people so they more fully align with His great purposes. Is this the God you worship? And have you gone all-in on His good purposes for you?…
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John West: Human Zoos: America’s Forgotten History of Scientific Racism
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The day after his Socrates in the City event on C.S. Lewis and Scientism, The Discovery Institute’s Dr. John West sits down with Host Eric Metaxas to discuss his documentary Human Zoos: America’s Forgotten History of Scientific Racism. Human Zoos tells the shocking story of how thousands of indigenous peoples were put on public display in America i…
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Casey Luskin: The Comprehensive Guide to Science and Faith
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Scientist and attorney Casey Luskin sits down with Socrates in the City host Eric Metaxas to explore these big questions: Is science objective? How did humans come into existence? How do you reconcile faith and science? Luskin is the editor of The Comprehensive Guide to Science and Faith and co-author of Science and Human Origins and Associate Dire…
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Ever feel like life is a bit of a battle? Reading the Bible a battle? Finding time to pray a battle? Well, that's because it is. Literally. Not only do we struggle with our sinful nature, but spiritually, the believer is under constant attack from the Devil and his schemes. But God provides what every believer needs. Heck yeah!…
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Louis Markos: Myth Made Fact: Reading Greek and Roman Mythology through Christian Eyes
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English Professor at Houston Baptist University, Louis Markos, returns for a second conversation with Socrates in the City’s Eric Metaxas. For this entertaining Studio conversation, the duo illustrate how ancient myths point to Christ, discussing C.S. Lewis, Pandora’s Box, Genesis, and much else along the way. The post Louis Markos: Myth Made Fact:…
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Louis Markos: From Plato to Christ: How Platonic Thought Shaped the Christian Faith
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Louis Markos, English Professor at Houston Baptist University, joins host Eric Metaxas for a fascinating conversation on how the work of Plato — Socrates’s student and Aristotle’s teacher — has shaped the Christian faith. In this lively discussion, the two look at Plato’s best-known texts and talk about how it affected figures like Augustine, Dante…
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John Zmirak: No Second Amendment, No First
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The Stream’s John Zmirak and host Eric Metaxas sit down to discuss Zmirak’s new book: No Second Amendment, No First. No Second Amendment, No First is nothing less an urgent call for moral clarity, and a full-throated reminder of what is at stake in the war for our nation’s soul. The post John Zmirak: No Second Amendment, No First first appeared on …
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Andrew Klavan: The Truth and Beauty Part Two
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Writer and cultural commentator Andrew Klavan returns for an in-depth conversation with host Eric Metaxas on his nonfiction book, The Truth and Beauty. The two discuss the Romantic’s response to the collapse of European thought and belief and what that means for us today. The post Andrew Klavan: The Truth and Beauty Part Two first appeared on Socra…
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Is there a “law” hidden beneath the written law? Hadley Arkes, professor of law for nearly fifty years, and host Eric Metaxas sit down to discuss how the framers of the Constitution regarded the “self-evident” truths of the Natural Law as foundational. The post Hadley Arkes: Mere Natural Law first appeared on Socrates in the City.…
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Margarita Mooney Clayton: The Wounds of Beauty
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What does truth have to do with beauty, and what does beauty have to do with goodness? Princeton Theological Seminary’s Margarita Mooney Clayton and host Eric Metaxas sit down to discuss the meaning of beauty as defined by figures such as St. Augustine, Plato, and C.S. Lewis, and its great significance for a materialistic generation. The post Marga…
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Scott Atlas: The Fight to Stop COVID-19 from Destroying America
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Medical doctor, public health policy expert, and senior fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institute Dr. Scott Atlas joins host Eric Metaxas to share details from his time on the White House’s COVID-19 Task Force. The post Scott Atlas: The Fight to Stop COVID-19 from Destroying America first appeared on Socrates in the City.…
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By Chris Ekins
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Anthony Bradley: Heroic Fraternities
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Dr. Anthony Bradley and host Eric Metaxas discuss the unique position of fraternities to provide men with support, friendship, and mentors, and create opportunities for heroism and hope in an age of anxiety and socioeconomic change. To watch the full interview, head to Socrates+ at socratesinthecityplus.com. The post Anthony Bradley: Heroic Fratern…
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Heather Mac Donald: When Race Trumps Merit
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Public intellectual and author Heather Mac Donald and host Eric Metaxas discuss ideologies that are infecting Western institutions. The two argue that lowering standards in the name of inclusion leads to mediocrity, and worse, and offer some solutions. For the full interview, head to Socrates+ at socratesinthecityplus.com. The post Heather Mac Dona…
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James O’Keefe: American Muckraker: Rethinking Journalism for the 21st Century
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Socrates in the City host Eric Metaxas sits down with investigative journalist James O’Keefe and founder of O’Keefe Media Group, for a conversation on the cost of truth telling. The two discuss many things including the history of whistleblowing, why O’Keefe has hope for the future of journalism, and his recent work with stories that include a flee…
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Dr. John West: C. S. Lewis and Scientism
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Beloved for the Chronicles of Narnia and his books of Christian apologetics, C.S. Lewis was also was a prophetic critic of the growing power of scientism in modern society, the misguided effort to apply science to areas outside its proper bounds. In this wide-ranging interview, Eric Metaxas speaks with John West about his book “The Magicians Twin: …
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We are born imitators. But are we imitating the right people? Paul outlines three ways to 'walk' as we learn to imitate our Heavenly Father.By Chris Ekins
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Dennis Prager: Israel’s Place in the World
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It was on October 7, 2023 when Hamas terrorists brutalized Israelis in the deadliest attack since the Holocaust. The whole world watched in horror as millions tried to process what took place and why. Socrates in the City host Eric Metaxas and guest — and dear friend — Dennis Prager sat down together to process and discuss Israel’s place in the wor…
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Steven Collins: Discovering the City of Sodom
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The stunning details of the discovery of biblical Sodom, including the moment archeologist Dr. Steven Collins first kneeled at the site to finding Trinitite-like glass to unearthing the gates where Lot sat, is full of dramatic twists and turns. This interview took place at Socrates in the City in Fort Worth, Texas, October 12th, 2023. The post Stev…
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We are born imitators. But are we imitating the right people? Paul outlines three ways to 'walk' as we learn to imitate our Heavenly Father.By Dev Blair
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As the Apostle Paul helps the new believers at Ephesus follow Jesus, he exhorts them to leave their former lives behind as they pursue their new identities in Christ Jesus.By Dev Blair
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Listen as Micahel Dasey takes us through the passage.By Michael Dasey
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Paul once again prays for the Ephesian Church - a big prayer, a bold prayer. One that we can learn from as we come to the Father who provides all things for His glory and our good.By Dev Blair
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Ever feel like life is a bit of a mystery? Whether it's how to connect with God or what to do once you have. Paul writes to the Ephesians about how Jesus answers both of those mysteries.By Dev Blair
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Jesus has made a way for us to have peace with God and with each other. We now have the privilege of calling God our Father, and all the blessings that flow from belonging to His Family.By Chris Ekins
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From death to life, from sin to salvation, God's love for us drives Him to be rich in mercy & a lavisher of grace on undeserving people. Humanity has a problem, and Jesus is the only solution. Join us as we check out what Paul had to say to the newly formed church in Ephesus.By Dev Blair
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God wants us to know him more deeply. He wants us to be confident and secure in his love. And He wants us to know his immeasurable power. We desperately need these things, and they are available to us.By Chris Ekins
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We revisit the same passage as last week to pull out three salvation gems that flow from being chosen by God. To call God as Father, to be redeemed by the blood of Christ, and to have His Holy Spirit to ensure we get over the line is about as crazy wonderful as it gets!By Dev Blair
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God is sovereign in salvation. He chooses who He will save. Jesus said: "You did not choose me, I chose you". Ephesians 1 says: "he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world...He predestined us to be adopted...we were predestined according to the plan of the one who works out everything in agreement with the purpose of his will". But this…
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One of the greatest gifts God gives us is - each other! Your life isn't a solo mission; it's a community project. That's the way God has designed each of us for His glory. Come and check out a few of the ways we can walk well together as a faith family in 2024.By Dev Blair
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The feet of messengers are beautiful if they bear good news. Here are 5 good reasons to share the good news about Jesus (and to make your feet more beautiful).By Chris Ekins
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Jesus humbly washed his disciples feet as an act of love; as a symbolic action (pointing to the cross); and to set them an example to follow. Every time you see Sandy Feet, or a Seagull, let them remind you of Jesus' example and how he calls you to walk.By Chris Ekins
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The gospel reminds us that God has been incredibly generous to us! He's given us His Son and blessed us with every spiritual and material blessing we have. The gospel also compels us to be generous to other Christians in need, and other ministries in need.By Chris Ekins
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What happens after we die? We will be raised from the dead and given a new body. What will it be like? And what difference does knowing that make to my life today?By Chris Ekins
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Jesus rising from the dead has defined the past, changed our future, and shapes how we should live our lives now! Come and check it out!By Dev Blair
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What are tongues and prophecy? What does it mean to be a truly spiritual church? How should we be speaking to one another when we gather?By Chris Ekins
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God determines our gender. He made us male and female and established order in the way we’re to relate to one another (based on his own nature and the way he created us). He wants us to embrace and express our gender in godly and honourable ways, without blurring the distinctions. What this looks like from culture to culture will vary, and has impl…
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Sometimes the most loving thing to do is to limit your own freedoms and to refrain from exercising your rights. What are the principles that drive this Christ-honouring way of life?By Chris Ekins
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S2 Ep. 7: “What Is And What Should Never Be”
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Director Salli Richardson-Whitfield breaks down key scenes in the season finale. Jeff and Rodney discuss all the social, interpersonal, and racial elements that made the real-life Lakers/Celtics rivalry so intense. For the buzzer beater, from the Jeanie Buss makeover to Magic, Bird and Kareem’s custom clothes, costume designer Emma Potter takes us …
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Jeanie Buss, owner and president of the Los Angeles Lakers, joins Rodney in a pre-finale bonus episode. She shares eye-opening stories about her father Dr. Jerry Buss, reflects on moments she’s enjoyed in Winning Time, and shares easter eggs she’s spotted in the series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad c…
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Retired NBA all-star Baron Davis offers his take on the “heightened” world of Winning Time, the singular talents of the real-life Magic and Kareem, how it feels to be traded, and how the league has changed since the showtime era. Jeff and Rodney talk through the buildup to the 1983 finals, and Kareem’s relationship with his fans. For the buzzer bea…
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What's the connection between spirituality and sexuality? How can I honour God in my relationships and with my limited time? Should I stay single or get married?By Chris Ekins
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