Kinetic Conversations with the Fort Wayne Ballet is an interview format podcast produced by and for the Fort Wayne Ballet and the Auer Academy. Join us as we discuss the art and history of dance, and the ins and outs of growing a professional ballet company. Kinetic Conversations is hosted by Jim Sparrow and Karen Gibbons-Brown. The show is co-produced by John Dawkins and Wayneshout Productions. Original theme music is by John Dawkins. For more about this podcast, visit fortwayneballet.org a ...
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A Professional Planter's Podcast with Blake and Brian Young. The bickering brothers from Fort Wayne's oldest greenhouse family offer growing tips, plant care, pest control and plant knowledge from their lifetime of working in the soil. MERRY CHRISTMAS! LOOKING FOR SOMETHING? LOOK HERE >>> http://wayneshout.com/twelve-days/
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John and Andi Dawkins explore what it means to try and reinvent yourself after thirty, discussing their own journey going back to college, raising a family, and dealing with upheaval later in life. The show includes discussions of going back to school later in life, raising a family at 40, and not letting your fears stop you from being happy. This is a journey story, not an expert lecture. They are blundering through this as best they can and passing on what they have learned.
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John Harris interviews key figures from government, music, the media, the military and more, about their lives and the state of the nation
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Ever wondered why Karl Marx thought religion was like Opium - or whether religion is possible without a god? Voiced by David Mitchell, this series of four 60 second animations examines different ways that religion has been viewed by non-religious thinkers. As well as Marx and Dawkins, religion is put under the microscope by thinkers Auguste Comte and JJ Bachoffen.
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Every guest is a friend. Or a friend of a friend. (We play Jewish Geography)
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Hello and welcome to Creation Conversations with Joe Hubbard and John Mackay. This is the weekly show where we tackle Science, Evolution and issues facing the world today from a Biblical perspective. Join us as we answer your questions and common objections to the Bible, Creation and Noah’s flood. We hope you enjoy the shows!
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A Christian podcast where we discuss apologetics, controversial topics, and church related topics in a respectful way from a Biblical perspective.
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Join VeggieTales and What's in the Bible? creator Phil Vischer and co-host Skye Jethani (author, speaker, pastor) for a fast-paced and often funny conversation about pop culture, media, theology, and the fun, fun, fun of living a thoughtful Christian life in an increasingly post-Christian culture.
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Brass Mastery... What does that even mean? There's always something to work on; something that can be done better. Some thing that wasn't perfect. And even if we achieve some level of success on a brass instrument - have we truly mastered it? It's always two steps forward, one step back, isn't it? making the idea of Brass Mastery truly elusive. But what if our instrument is not the thing we should be trying to master. Maybe there's more to Brass Mastery than playing higher, faster and louder ...
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617: Apple Crushes It & the Future of Christianity with Matthew Niermann
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A new iPad advertisement showing musical instruments and art supplies being crushed by a hydraulic press has triggered a backlash against Apple and provoked a wider discussion about the impact of technology on communities and creativity. Jonathan Haidt says religious kids have better mental health on average because they’re connected to incarnate c…
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Before there were podcasts, iPhones, or even sports radio, there was Sports Phone. Originally based in New York, Sports Phone was a phone number someone could call and hear an announcer give what is commonly known as a sports update. Many of those anchors went on to have incredible broadcasting careers and got their start working for Sports Phone. …
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Ep 243 - George Janko CHALLENGED by Jordan Peterson About S*X Outside of Marriage (Instant Regret)
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Will reviews the interview of George Janko by Jordan Peterson regarding s*x out of marriage and being "christian".By thechurchsplit
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Ep 242 - Pastor Mark Driscoll KICKED OFF Stage after REBUKING Male Stripper
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Our musings on the Mark Discoll and John Lindell situation at the men's conference.By thechurchsplit
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Creation in the Doghouse - Creation Conversations - 10th May 2024
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Awoooooooo! It's time for another Creation Conversations and today we're going on our walkies to explore the true origin of Dogs, how we got all the species we have today, and how our K9 friends got around to play fetch all across the world!
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616: Black Church Politics & Messy Authenticity with Nancy French
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Phil is back! He gives an update about his family’s harrowing medical emergency. Then, new data shows the Democratic Party’s grip on Black Christians may be slipping. Esau McCaulley shares his take on the reason. Nancy French talks with Skye about the themes in her new memoir, “Ghosted,” including church sexual abuse, political tribalism, trauma, a…
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454. American Association of Baseball Commissioner Joshua Schaub
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The American Association is one of the great names in the history of professional baseball leagues in the United States. The first American Association was formed in 1902 as an independent minor league for the larger cities in the midwestern area of the U.S. Joshua Schaub was appointed Commissioner of the current iteration entitled the American Ass…
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The Dating Game - Creation Conversations - 3rd May 2024
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Join the team this week as we dig down into the issue of relative dating!
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615: Taylor Swift’s Sacrilege & the Future of the Republican Party with Peter Wehner
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Swifties are celebrating the record-breaking release of two new albums, but some conservative Christians are not happy. They’re accusing Taylor Swift of mocking Christianity and promoting witchcraft. Our resident Swiftie, Kaitlyn Schiess, explains the controversy. Then, former presidential speechwriter and contributor to The Atlantic, Pete Wehner, …
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On April 18, 2024, the National Hockey League announced that the Arizona Coyotes were being sold to the owners of the NBA's Utah Jazz, and would begin play next season at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The Coyotes relocated to Arizona in 1996 after they were the original Winnipeg Jets franchise. They played in America West Arena (home of the P…
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Q&A Special - Creation Conversations - 26th April 2024
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Join the team this week as we tackle all of your questions both past and present!
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French Friday: Israel’s Error and College Protests
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The war in Gaza has carried on for longer than expected, and David French is starting to see parallels between Israel and the US military in the Iraq War—he thinks Israel could learn from what went wrong in Iraq. Then, David and Skye discuss the student protests and how universities are handling them—what’s civil disobedience and what’s lawlessness…
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614: The Rise of Raunchy Christians & Avoiding Civil War with Tracy McKenzie
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Previously puritanical evangelicals are increasingly embracing profanity and lewd content. A recent New York Times article explores possible explanations ranging from politics and the culture wars, to the internet and the decline of churches. Also, fewer people are reading books, and that’s a challenge for Christian traditions rooted in literacy, e…
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452. Harlem Globetrotters CEO Keith Dawkins
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Award-winning media veteran Keith Dawkins was hired by the Harlem Globetrotters in January 2022. He spent 17 years at Viacom (now ViacomCBS), was elevated to the position of Executive Vice President at Nickelodeon where he oversaw and grew some of that brand's most beloved and successful networks. Dawkins also launched the Nickelodeon Sports initia…
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Clothes and Coverings - Creation Conversations - 19th April 2024
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Join the team this week as we 'strip' back and look at the 'bare-naked' truth of how, where and when we started wearing clothes!
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613: Driscoll, Dawkins, & Political Discipleship with Curtis Chang
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Atheist Richard Dawkins has said he doesn’t believe one word of the Christian faith, but he now considers himself a “cultural Christian” and wants to defend the Christian values of his country against the influence of Islam and immigrants. Does this represent an alignment between the New Atheists and Christian Nationalists? Curtis Chang shares abou…
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451. 2024 Masters Recap with SI's Bob Harig
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Acclaimed golf reporter Bob Harig makes his third appearance on the show to recap the 2024 Masters Tournament which took place on April 11-14th, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. Scottie Scheffler won his 2nd Masters title. He last won in 2022, when Harig recapped that Masters in Episode 346. Harig also joined following the 2022 US Open in Episode 356. In …
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S6E10: Romeo and Juliet Part 3, A Chat with the Star-Crossed Lovers
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In our final Romeo & Juliet podcast, Jim Sparrow sits down with our own Romeo and Juliet, as Thomas Caleb Roberts and Brittany Focht tell us of their individual journeys in developing their characters for the stage. Along the way, we discuss a dancer’s quest to maintain good physical and mental health and the joys of performing with a live orchestr…
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Designer Genes - Creation Conversations, April 12, 2024
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Join the team this week as we take a look under the microscope and see how our Genes are Intelligently Designed!
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Easter Special - Part 2 - Christ Crucified, Christ Resurrected - Creation Conversations, April 5, 2024
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Join the team this week as we continue our Easter celebrations! This week we cover the topics of Christ Crucified and Christ Resurrected!
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Easter Special - Part 1 - How many days in the Tomb? - Creation Conversations, March 29, 2024
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Join the team this week as we get our Easter celebration underway! This week we cover the question of just how many days did Jesus spend in the tomb?
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Layers, Lias and Liars - Creation Conversations - March 22, 2024
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Join us this week as we look at the Geological column, find the holes in the theory and break down what we actually see in the rocks!
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Darwin & Dawkins Deceptions - Creation Conversations - March 15, 2024
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Join the team this week and using the light of scripture, we'll shine a light on the deceptions put out by Darwin & Dawkins!
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Ep 241 - Atheist Richard Dawkins COMPLAINS About Christian Decline
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Recent atheist popularizer Richard Dawkins (and author of The God Delusion) recently stated that he was a cultural Christian, but at the same time is thankful people are becoming less religious while simultaneously complaining that Christianity is declining in Europe. Will has chosen to listen and respond to this in today's episode.…
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Creation Conversations - March 8, 2024 - QnA special
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The team answers YOUR questions!
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Ep 240 - Infant Damnation and the Early Church Fathers (with Will Compere)
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In this episode of The Church Split Will and Brian are joined by special guest Will Compere to discuss infant damnation and the teachings of the early church regarding Original Sin. Compere has studied this topic specifically in regards to the early church and we are privileged to have him on. Checkout Laymen Bible Lounge if you want to watch more …
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612: The Religious Vacuum, Politics, & the Powers with N.T. Wright
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This week we’re discussing a series of articles exploring what we’re gaining and losing as fewer Americans are committed to religion and attending church. Even some non-believers are beginning to worry that the decline in religion may not be good for society, but does it also represent a new opportunity for the message of Christianity? Then, N.T. W…
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John Smoltz was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015 after a 21-year career, 20 of which were spent with the Atlanta Braves. Smoltz is currently the lead analyst for MLB Coverage on FOX Sports. Smoltz is an 8-time All-Star and a 1995 World Series champion. He won the NL CY Young Award in 1996 with a blistering 24-8 record. After an…
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S6E9: Romeo & Juliet Part 2: Pillow Dances and a Clash of Swords
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In part two of our discussion of Fort Wayne Ballet’s upcoming production of Romeo & Juliet, Jim Sparrow sits down with two former Romeos to discuss what is often thought of as a “man’s ballet.” Choreographers Robert La Fosse and David Ingram break down strenuous male roles that include multiple pas de deux and sword fighting. Meanwhile, Jim continu…
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611: Trump’s Bible, Biden’s Easter, and Climate Change for Christians with Katharine Hayhoe
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The newest Holy Post team member, Esau McCaulley, joins Phil and Skye to discuss two stories that caused outrage from both ends of the political spectrum during Holy Week. Trump is selling an American flag-wrapped Bible, and the Biden administration honored “Transgender Visibility Day” on Easter. And why are Catholic Charities being attacked for he…
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449. Former MLB Player/Manager Phil Nevin
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In 2023, Phil Nevin held his first major league managerial position, managing the Los Angeles Angels. Before that, Nevin played 12 big league seasons between 1995 and 2006 for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Anaheim Angels, San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, and Minnesota Twins. He has previously served as a coach for the San Franci…
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In this episode Will discusses the end times predictions regarding the April 8, 2024 eclipse. Is there any merit to these claims?By thechurchsplit
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Ep 238 - Responding to Andrew Klavan's Statement on "Christ is King"
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Will responds to Andrew Klavan's statements regarding Ben Shapiro and Jordan Peterson not knowing Jesus.By thechurchsplit
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S6E8: Romeo & Juliet Part 1: Romeo, Prokofiev, & Not a Happy Ending
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In this first part of our discussion on the ballet, Romeo & Juliet, Jim sits down with Karen Gibbons-Brown to review Prokofiev's near-perfect score and the history of his adaptation of the Shakespearean tale of woeful romance. The composer dreamed of a happy ending for his version of the luckless lovers' tale, but Fate could not be deterred. Fort W…
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French Friday: TikTok Ban & Who Should Hold the Reins of Social Media
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A recent bill to ban TikTok was passed in the House with bipartisan support. Skye talks with David French about the arguments for and against the bill, the likelihood of it passing the Senate, and why Trump claims China is America's biggest threat, and yet he still opposes the TikTok ban. Then, Skye and David break down two recent Supreme Court cas…
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610: Learning to Disagree Respectfully with John Inazu
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Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade almost two years ago, the debate about abortion has taken on new dimensions. Factions within the pro-life camp are now battling each other. Could they break apart the Religious Right? Then, Kaitlyn interviews professor of Law and Religion, John Inazu, about his new book, “Learning to Disagree.” He says …
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448. Former GM-turned-Broadcaster Jim Duquette
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Jim Duquette was a longtime baseball executive. He served as General Manager of both the New York Mets and Baltimore Orioles. He began working as a broadcaster first for MLB.COM, then Sirius/XM Satellite Radio. In 2009-2010, he hosted “Power Alley” with Seth Everett. Recently, he has also been a baseball analyst for Sportsnet New York (SNY). In thi…
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609: Rebounding Pastors, Shifting Evangelicals, & Rethinking Christian Media with Jon Houghton
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After a number of difficult years and dismal statistics, a new report from Barna says pastors are on the mend. Another book about “ex-vangelicals” has been released. Does it have anything new to add to the conversation? And a record number of Latinos in the U.S. are leaving Catholicism to become Pentecostal evangelicals. What does it mean for the f…
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Ronnie Lane is a longtime talk show host in many markets over his long and illustrious career. For the last decade, he has been a host on “Ronnie and TKras” on WDAE sports radio in Tampa, Florida. Recently, Ronnie announced he was leaving the long-running talk show to take a hosting role in Tampa Bay Rays and Tampa Bay Buccaneers coverage for the s…
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