Best Jason Mendez Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 136: Interview with MacArthur Fellow Jason Reynolds 49:55

22d ago49:55

49:55

[This interview was conducted online and there may be some audio variation.] Newly anointed MacArthur Fellow and best-selling, award-winning author Jason Reynolds returns to the MiP podcast for the 10th anniversary year! His new book, Twenty-Four Seconds From Now, joins the compendium of many of Jason's love stories for and featuring young people. …

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Episode 135: Interview with Book Influencer Lupita Aquino 51:08

2M ago51:08

51:08

[This interview was conducted online and there may be some audio variation.] Continuing the podcast's 10th anniversary year, Jenn speaks with book influencer--bookstagrammer and booktoker elite--Lupita Aquino! Lupita keeps it real about the influencer life, setting boundaries, reading for the joy of it, and the ways the book influencer space has ch…

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Episode 134: Interview with Debut Rom-Com Author Danica Nava 44:58

4M ago44:58

44:58

[This interview was conducted online and there may be some audio variation.] As the 10th-anniversary year continues, Jenn welcomes debut author Danica Nava (The Truth According to Ember) for some laughs around romance shenanigans! Danica breaks down what often makes a rom-com while increasing the stakes for characters, she discusses the necessity o…

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Episode 133: Interview with horror writer Nick Medina 41:32

5M ago41:32

41:32

[This interview was conducted online so there may be some audio variation.] For the 10th anniversary year of Minorities in Pub, Jenn welcomes Nick Medina to the podcast! Nick Medina is the author of the novels Indian Burial Ground and Sisters of the Lost Nation. In this episode, Nick discusses the many drafts that lead to his first book deal, how h…

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Episode 132: Interview with Newbery-honor author Veera Hiranandani 42:02

6M ago42:02

42:02

[This interview was conducted online so there may be some audio variation. Intro/Outro music is by Moutaineer and licensed through Premuim Beat] Continuing the 10th anniversary year of Minorities in Pub, Jenn welcomes another Newbery honoree in Veera Hiranandani! Veera her new middle-grade novel, a follow-up to the award-winning The Night Diary, Am…

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Episode 131: Interview with Newbery-honor author Alicia D. Williams 57:20

7M ago57:20

57:20

[This interview was conducted online so there may be some audio variation. Intro/Outro music is by Moutaineer and licensed through Premuim Beat] (Content Warning: At around the 20-minute mark there is mention of the video of Ahmaud Arbery's death and the last words of Elijah McClain when Alicia mentions participating in NaNoWriMo. If this may be tr…

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Episode 130: Interview with Newbery honored author/illustrator Pedro Martín 55:13

8M ago55:13

55:13

[This interview was conducted online so there may be some audio variation.] For the 10th anniversary year of Minorities in Pub, Jenn welcomes recent Newbery honoree and Pura Belpré winning author/illustrator Pedro Martín! Pedro talks about his entry into books from creating greeting cards, how the Mexikid online comic expanded even more with his aw…

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Episode 129: Interview with bestselling author Renée Watson 45:07

9M ago45:07

45:07

[This interview was conducted online so there may be some audio variation.] For the 10th anniversary year of Minorities in Pub, Jenn welcomes back best-selling & award-winning author Renée Watson for her fourth episode (in a year she has 4 books publishing)! We discussed Renée origins in storytelling as a poet and playwright when she started a perf…

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Episode 128: Interview with young adult author Matt Mendez 50:16

10M ago50:16

50:16

[This interview was conducted online so there may be some audio variation.] For the 10th anniversary year of Minorities in Pub, Jenn speaks with author Matt Mendez about his new young adult novel, The Broke Hearts, a companion to his debut YA Barely Missing Everything. Jenn and Matt discuss the unrealistic expectations of knowing your path at a you…

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Ep. 83: Managing Marriage, Ministry, and Family with Bobby Contreras of Alamo Heights Baptist Church and Israel Mendez of Alamo Community Church 18:31

1y ago18:31

18:31

New Episode! Ep. 83: Managing Marriage, Ministry, and Family with Bobby Contreras of Alamo Heights Baptist Church and Israel Mendez of Alamo Community Church In this episode, we explore rhythms of harmony between Marriage, Ministry, and Family. We discover lessons that foment stronger familial ties in the midst of serving others.…

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Episode 81: Exploring Individualism vs Collectivism - The Power of Community with Dr. Steve Bezner and David Miranda 14:57

1y ago14:57

14:57

Episode 81: Exploring Individualism vs Collectivism - The Power of Community with Dr. Steve Bezner and David Miranda Join us as we navigate the intricate landscape of individualism and collectivism, and discover the transformative potential of Christian communities in weaving together the threads of personal identity and communal strength.…

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Episode 82: Practical Preaching Advice with Dr. Taylor Sandlin of Sugar Land Baptist Church and Jordan Villanueva of Howard Payne University 15:00

1y ago15:00

15:00

Episode 82: Practical Preaching Advice with Dr. Taylor Sandlin of Sugar Land Baptist Church and Jordan Villanueva of Howard Payne University The objective of preaching is to develop Christlike convictions, character, and conduct in the congregation. Dr. Sandlin offers things to consider when crafting and delivering sermons.…

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Ep. 80: Modeling Discipleship with Jason Atchley and David Foster Jr. 20:21

1y ago20:21

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Ep. 80: Modeling Discipleship with Jason Atchley and David Foster Jr. This episode provides practical insights on how to model a culture of discipleship in a church. It emphasizes the importance of creating a disciple-making culture, using effective disciple-making strategies, example-based discipleship, developing a disciple-making pathway, and st…

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Ep. 79: Preaching to people going through pain with Dr. Matthew D. Kim & David Miranda 22:48

1y ago22:48

22:48

Ep. 79: Preaching to people going through pain with Dr. Matthew D. Kim & David Miranda Description: Through heartfelt anecdotes, real-life examples, and practical advice, we uncover the delicate balance of addressing pain without trivializing it. As we discuss the importance of validating emotions and providing a safe space for healing, you'll gain…

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Ep. 78: What we get wrong about Discipleship? Unveiling Misconceptions with Cameron Strange and Izzy Mendez 18:47

1+ y ago18:47

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Ep. 78: What we get wrong about Discipleship?: Unveiling Misconceptions On this episode, we dive deep into the realm of discipleship, a concept that has been cherished and practiced for centuries. But do we truly understand what it means to be a disciple? Join us as we embark on a journey to unravel the layers of misconceptions that have woven them…

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Ep. 77: Retrospection: How a historical perspective of Texas Baptist Life can shape the future. Pt. 2 21:00

1+ y ago21:00

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Ep. 77: Retrospection: How a historical perspective of Texas Baptist Life can shape the future. Pt. 2 In this podcast, we explore the power of retrospection; we delve into the different ways that we can draw on the past to inform present and future decision-making. Join us as we discuss the benefits of self-correction, the importance of historical …

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Ep. 76: Retrospection: How a historical perspective of Texas Baptist Life can shape the future. Pt. 1 24:14

1+ y ago24:14

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Ep. 76: Retrospection: How a historical perspective of Texas Baptist Life can shape the future. Pt. 1In this podcast, we explore the power of retrospection; we delve into the different ways that we can draw on the past to inform present and future decision-making. Join us as we discuss the benefits of self-correction, the importance of historical p…

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Episode 127: Interview with graphic novelist Elizabeth Agyemang 38:17

1+ y ago38:17

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[This interview was conducted online so there may be some audio variation.] Jenn speaks with editor and graphic novelist/author Elizabeth Agyemang (Fibbed) about her debut middle grade, finding space for her professional and creative life, how she's learned that incremental progress is still progress in all aspects of our work, and the inherent str…

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Episode 126: Interview with Publicity & Outreach at Candlewick Books! 1:00:58

1+ y ago1:00:58

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[This interview was conducted online so there may be some audio variation.] Jenn speaks with Candlewick publicity manager Jamie Tan (a 2020 PW StarWatch honoree and CBC Diversity Achievement Awardee) and former Candlewick outreach manager Ally Russell (whose debut middle grade It Comes From Trees pubs in 2024). They discuss working outside of NYC i…

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Ep. 74 Discipleship from a first century context [Mark 1:16-20] Pt. 1 21:02

1+ y ago21:02

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Ep. 74 Discipleship from a first century context. [Mark 1:16-20] Pt. 1 with David Miranda and Caleb J Saenz of The Garden San Antonio "Are you being discipled?" "Are you discipling someone?" We hear the word discipleship thrown around so often in American Church, but rarely is it ever in reference to the first century. How can we look at the cultur…

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Episode 125: Interview with debut novelist Namrata Poddar 48:01

1+ y ago48:01

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[This interview was conducted online so there may be some audio variation.] Jenn speaks with debut novelist Namrata Poddar about her book Border Less (longlisted for the 2022 Center of Fiction First Novel Prize), pursuing publication with an small press versus a Big 5 publisher, the "classic" question of marketability versus craft that BIPOC writer…

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Ep. 73: Preaching a Gospel with Implications Pt. 1 15:45

2y ago15:45

15:45

with Dr. Jeff Warren and David Foster Jr.

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Ep. 72: Luke 1: The Announcement of the Birth of Jesus 22:52

2y ago22:52

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Ep. 72: Christmas Special: Luke 1: The announcement of the birth of Christ with David Miranda and Dr. Jeff Warren "The inclusion of those in the Christmas story tells us a lot about who Christ came for." #Christmas #Luke1 #BirthofChrist

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Ep. 71: Multilingual Congregations 4:11

2y ago4:11

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with Abraham Quinones, Chris Hughes, and Luis Torres

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Episode 124: Interview with Kashana Cauley 25:45

2y ago25:45

25:45

[This interview was conducted online so there may be some audio variation.] Jenn speaks with TV writer and journalist Kashana Cauley author of the debut novel The Survivalists out now from Soft Skull Press. Kashana talks about the many drafts before this novel came to fruition, how juggling several career paths helped her stay on the path to writin…

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Episode 123: Members of the HarperCollins Union Speak Out 47:23

2y ago47:23

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[This interview was conducted via Zoom with several participants, so there may be some audio variation.] Ten days into the HarperCollins Union strike, four employees and union members--Doris, Genessee, Ahmunet, and Parrish--spoke to Jenn about the requests the union has made to HarperCollins, how to support those on strike, on why they believe in t…

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Ep. 70: Implementing Spiritual Disciplines and Discipleship with John Durham Pt. 2 25:48

2y ago25:48

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Ep. 70: Implementing Spiritual Disciplines and Discipleship with John Durham, Lead Pastor of Highland Baptist Church, David Foster, David Miranda, and Jordan McKinney.

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Ep. 69: Implementing Spiritual Disciplines and Discipleship with John Durham Pt. 1 25:48

2y ago25:48

25:48

Ep. 69: Implementing Spiritual Disciplines and Discipleship with John Durham, Lead Pastor of Highland Baptist Church, David Foster, David Miranda, and Jordan McKinney.

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Ep. 68: The Art of Preaching Pt. 2 23:16

2y ago23:16

23:16

Ep. 67: The Art of Preaching Pt. 2 with Dr. Joel Gregory and David Miranda

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Episode 122: Interview with assoc. production editor Kaitlyn San Miguel 50:11

2y ago50:11

50:11

[This interview was conducted online so there may be some audio variation.] Jenn speaks with associate production editor, Kaitlyn San Miguel, about her switch from editorial to production in children's lit, adapting to a white collar and white dominant work space, and why the production department spoke to her love of books. [Transcript of this epi…

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Ep. 67: The Art of Preaching Pt. 1 29:58

2y ago29:58

29:58

Ep. 67: The Art of Preaching Pt. 1 with Dr. Joel Gregory and David Miranda

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Episode 121: Interview with production editor Carla Benton 43:30

2y ago43:30

43:30

[This interview was conducted online so there may be some audio variation.] Jenn speaks with production editor, Carla Benton, about the specifics of the role of the production editor in trade publishing, how more remote positions may help with representation in the publishing landscape, and how some may look into freelancing by using social media t…

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Ep. 66: Church Discipline 12:01

2y ago12:01

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Ep. 66: Church Discipline with Steve Brezner of Houston Northwest Church, Steve Wells of South Main Baptist Church - Houston, Texas, and Taylor Sandlin of Sugar Land Baptist Church