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Many Christians love their LGBT friends and want to engage well with issues of sexuality and identity, but aren’t sure how to do it. Join the Living Out team and guests as they tackle some of the most frequently asked questions and seek to navigate the choppy cultural waters with compassion and clarity. If you’re interested in a Christian perspective on sexuality, singleness, trans and identity and want to hear real stories from same-sex attracted Christians, this is the podcast for you. Hos ...
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Comedian Jiaoying Summers' fresh and brave take on comedy, relationships, sex, motherhood and career. This is a safe space for all, as Jiaoying holds nothing back! "You can't cancel me, you can't pronounce my name!"-Jiaoying Summers New episodes released every Monday.
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Family stories perfect for classroom, bedtime, or anytime. Based on my 26 year hobby of reading in public elementary schools, the stories offered here are some of my favorite, kid-tested read-alouds. All stories appear with the permission of the author.
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Thanks to Anbo, Murilo, Clay, and Ezra for their suggestions this week! Let’s learn about some bears! Further reading: Snack attack: Bears munch on ants and help plants grow Extinct vegetarian cave bear diet mystery unravelled Ancient brown bear genomes sheds light on Ice Age losses and survival The sloth bear has shaggy ears and floppy lips [photo…
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Thanks to Alexandra, Pranav, Eilee, Conner, and Joel for their suggestions this week! Velella velella, or by-the-wind-sailor [photo from this page]: Porpita porpita, or the blue button [photo from this page]: Cricetus cricetus, or the European hamster, next to a golden hamster: Nasua nasua, or the South American coati [photo from this page]: Mola m…
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Looking for purpose and meaning at medical school, Laura spoke to a Christian friend who invited her to church. She decided to put her trust in Jesus, and it was only several years later she realised she was same-sex attracted. We chat with Laura about how she’s found trusting that God’s ways are good since then, and why good friendships are so imp…
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Thanks to Cosmo, William, and Silas for their fishy suggestions this week! You have until Sept. 13, 2024 to back the enamel pin Kickstarter! Further reading: The Handfish Conservation Project Researchers Look in Tank and See Promising Cluster of Near-Extinct Babies The unique visual systems of deep sea fish A red handfish: Another red handfish. Thi…
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Thanks to Joel and an anonymous listener for their suggestions this week! Further reading: Dieback and recovery in poplar and attack by hornet clearwing moth The enormous and beautiful Atlas moth: A male hairy tentacle moth without and with coremata extended [photos from this site]: The hornet moth looks like a hornet but can’t sting: Show transcri…
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Paul tells us how he came to faith as a teenager, and how a combination of clear teaching and sharing with good friends has helped him navigate same-sex attraction and stay faithful to Jesus. Paul also shares how he unexpectedly fell in love with his now wife, and his advice for any same-sex attracted Christians considering an opposite-sex marriage…
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Thanks to Sy and Finn for their suggestions this week! Further reading: Creeping Crinoids! Sea Lilies Crawl to Escape Predators, New Video Shows New and Unusual Crinoid Discovered Sea otters maintain remnants of healthy kelp forest amid sea urchin barrens Sea urchins see with their feet A sea lily [photo from this page]: A feather star [still from …
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A very literary and delightful modern translation/adaptation of one of Charles Perrault’s most famous fairy tails wherein the youngest son inherits nothing of value except the family cat. But the cat, who is very fond or his young master, proves to be well more that just a cat. Bebooted and behatted, the clever feline finds his master both a kingdo…
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Thanks to Anbo and Siya for suggesting the mantis shrimp this week! The Kickstarter for some animal-themed enamel pins is still going on! Further reading: Rolling with the punches: How mantis shrimp defend against high-speed strikes The magnificent peacock mantis shrimp [picture by Cédric Péneau, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.…
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We chat to Simon about how understanding God’s bigger purposes for his people has helped fuel his excitement for living God’s way when it comes to sexuality. Simon tells us how getting involved in True Freedom Trust helped him find a supportive community where he could be more open about his sexuality, having not come out to anyone until his early …
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Thanks to Siya, Zachary, Khalil, and Eilee for their suggestions this week! The enamel pin Kickstarter goes live on Wednesday, August 14, 2024!! Further reading: How spiders breathe under water: Spider’s diving bell performs like gill extracting oxygen from water Aggressive spiders are quick at making accurate decisions, better at hunting unpredict…
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Thanks to Kari and Joel for their suggestions this week! You can find Kari Lavelle’s excellent book Butt or Face? Volume 2: Revenge of the Butts at any bookstore. Our Kickstarter for some enamel pins goes live in just over a week if you’re interested! Further reading: Jellyfish size might influence their nutritional value History of Taiji Mantis Gl…
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Katherine shares her story of dating a girl as a teenager, and noticing how Jesus genuinely transformed the lives of Christians she knew. As she opened up the Bible for herself and got to know and love Jesus, Katherine tells us how she accepted the invitation to follow him in all areas of her life, including with her sexuality. We also chat to Kath…
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In this episode of Tiger Milf, Jiaoying talks with comedian Heather Shaw. Jiaoying talks with Heather Shaw about her dating life and the perils of dating in LA. Jiaoying and Heather Shaw discuss the fake side of LA. They also talk about Tom Cruise, yellow fever, and Ozempic. Jiaoying and Heather Shaw talk about comedy and beauty. Follow Jiaoying Su…
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Follow the enamel pin Kickstarter here! Let’s learn about some snakes this week! Thanks to Eilee, BlueTheChickenWing, and Richard from NC for their suggestions. Further Reading: Snake Island’s Venomous Vipers Find a New Home in Sao Paulo ‘Rarest Snake’ in the U.S. Hatches at Tennessee Zoo The golden lancehead [picture from first article linked abov…
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Thanks to Jaxon and Lorenzo for their suggestions this week! Further reading: Rock-wallaby bite size ‘packs a punch’ Tiny Australian wallaby the last living link to extinct giant kangaroos Extraordinary Fossil of Giant Short-Faced Kangaroo Found in Australia Wiwaxia corrugata – The Burgess Shale The nabarlek: The banded hare-wallaby: Wiwaxia was a …
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Ryan shares his story of coming out as a teenager, coming to faith at university, and the gradual, ongoing process of reconciling his faith and sexuality. He unpacks some of the key things God has taught him along the way, including why following Jesus means gaining so much more than you lose, and why living a single and celibate life isn't a waste…
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It's our annual updates episode! Thanks to Kelsey and Torin for the extra information about ultraviolet light, and thanks to Caleb for suggesting we learn more about the dingo!Further reading:At Least 125 Species of Mammals Glow under Ultraviolet Light, New Study RevealsDNA has revealed the origin of this giant ‘mystery’ geckoBootlace Worm: Earth’s…
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In this episode of Tiger Milf, Jiaoying talks with actor and comedian Jonathan Kite. Jonathan talks with Jiaoying about the role of pets in China. Jiaoying and Jonathan discuss their childhood acting experiences and Alice in Wonderland. They also talk about the dark beginnings of J-Pop and modern Asian beauty standards. Jiaoying and Jonathan also w…
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Further reading:Audubon's Bird of Washington: Unraveling the fraud that launched The Birds of AmericaThe Mystery of the Missing John James Audubon Self-PortraitWashington's eagle, as painted by Audubon:The tiny detail in Audubon's golden eagle painting that is supposed to be a self-portrait:The golden eagle painting as it was published. Note that t…
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Simon shares his story of coming to faith and coming to terms with his sexuality. We ask him about his experience of sharing with friends about his sexuality having kept it quiet for 10 years, and some of the benefits and challenges of being same-sex attracted in ministry. Simon also shares what he would tell his younger self now, and some reflecti…
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In this episode of Tiger Milf, Jiaoying talks with comedian Bill Dawes. Bill talks with Jiaoying about their eventful road show in Miami. Jiaoying and Bill discuss their daughters and hot priviledge. They also talk about the seedy side of Hollywood. Jiaoying and Bill talk about body image and eunuchs. Follow Jiaoying Summers on social media and get…
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Thanks to Richard from NC for inspiring this episode!Further reading:Paleontologists Debunk Popular Claim that Protoceratops Fossils Inspired Legend of GriffinThe Fossil Dragons of Lake Lucerne, SwitzerlandThe Lindworm statue:A woolly rhinoceros skull:A golden collar dated to the 4th century BCE, made by Greek artisans for the Scythians, discovered…
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Thanks to Kai and Emily for their suggestions this week!The greater siren [photo by Kevin Stohlgren, taken from this site]:The anhinga [photo by Tim from Ithaca - Anhinga, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=15526948]:An anhinga swimming [photo by Wknight94, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons]:Show transcript:Welcome to Str…
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