Best McDowell Church Podcasts (2024)

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HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR SOUL || Matt Anderson 36:59

12d ago36:59

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HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR SOUL || Matt Anderson by McDowell Mountain Community ChurchBy McDowell Mountain Community Church

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Bridging Beliefs: A Dialogue Between Christian and Atheist Perspectives 47:22

4d ago47:22

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This week, we have an excerpt of a recent event that Sean participated in with atheist journalist Adam Davidson. The two dialogued about their perspectives on issues like cancel culture, perceptions of evangelicals, and the importance of civil discourse. Highlighting areas of both agreement and disagreement, this episode demonstrates the value of t…

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Wrestling In Prayer 1:18:47

7d ago1:18:47

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Speaker: Pastor William McDowell - The weekly podcast of Deeper Fellowship Church, led by Pastor William McDowellBy Pastor William McDowell

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103 - What About Death? with Zenith Virago 1:12:05

9d ago1:12:05

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We talk with Zenith Virago, a highly respected celebrant, educator, public speaker and author and self-proclaimed Deathwalker. She is the founder of the Natural Death Care Centre and was named Byron Bay's Citizen of the Year in 2021 in recognition of her important work. Links: Zenith Virago, Deathwalker Training Natural Death Care Centre Zenith on …

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12 Crucial Truths of Christianity 45:39

11d ago45:39

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What are the essential truths of the Christian faith? How do we know they are true, and how do we live them out in relationships? In this episode, Scott interviews Sean about his recent book 12 Crucial Truths of the Christian Faith. They discuss the core issues of Christianity, how we know they are true, and why they matter for our relationship wit…

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Cultural Update: Pro-Life Momentum; Pronouns in Private Schools; Anti-Semitism on Campuses; Listener Questions 59:40

15d ago59:40

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This week, Scott & Sean discuss: Current struggles and internal conflicts within the pro-life movement after the Dobbs decision Implications of a New York bill that could impact private and religious schools' policies on gender expression The rise of anti-Semitism on elite university campuses and its effects on Jewish students Incident involving Ve…

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Compassion Is Contagious | Ryan Chaisson 29:09

16d ago29:09

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Compassion Is Contagious | Ryan Chaisson by McDowell Mountain Community ChurchBy McDowell Mountain Community Church

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Reclaiming the Historic Christian Faith (with Carl Trueman) 35:43

18d ago35:43

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Why is it so important that we reclaim the historic Christian faith in a culture dominated by individualism and identity politics? Join Sean for an interview with Carl Trueman, as they discuss how believers can use the traditional creeds to evaluate modern cultural questions. Carl's new book is Crisis of Confidence: Reclaiming the Historic Faith in…

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The Refiner Is At Work 1:01:42

21d ago1:01:42

1:01:42

Speaker: Pastor William McDowell - The weekly podcast of Deeper Fellowship Church, led by Pastor William McDowellBy Pastor William McDowell

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Cultural Update: Ten Commandments in Schools; Title IX rules; Warning Labels for Social Media 58:14

22d ago58:14

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This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Louisiana mandates public schools to display the Ten Commandments, sparking legal debates and opposition. A federal judge in Kentucky blocks Biden's Title IX rules, arguing gender identity and sex are distinct. The U.S. Surgeon General advocates for warning labels on social media to protect adolescents' mental hea…

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102 - What About Community After Church? with Bart Campolo & John Wright 1:05:21

23d ago1:05:21

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We talk with the hosts and producers of the Humanize Me podcast, Bart Campolo and John Wright, about leaving fundamentalist communities behind and whether it is possible to find new communities afterwards. Bart Campolo is an American humanist speaker, writer, former pastor, and son of Tony Campolo, the well-known Christian pastor and speaker. John …

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Navigating Minefield Conversations (with Tim Muehlhoff) 54:11

25d ago54:11

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Why do conversations today so often descend into unhealthy arguments and cancellation? Is it possible to have meaningful, positive conversations on difficult topics with people who see the world differently? And if so, how do we do it? Sean talks with Tim Muehlhoff, Biola communications professor, about these questions and more. They discuss their …

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A Father's Impact | Dad's Day 2024 | Don Doe 41:12

26d ago41:12

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A Father's Impact | Dad's Day 2024 | Don Doe by McDowell Mountain Community ChurchBy McDowell Mountain Community Church

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Sober Minded 1:20:32

28d ago1:20:32

1:20:32

Speaker: Pastor William McDowell - The weekly podcast of Deeper Fellowship Church, led by Pastor William McDowellBy Pastor William McDowell

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Cultural Update: Canada's Online Harms Act; Compassionate Transfer in IVF; Toxic Masculinity 1:00:22

29d ago1:00:22

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This week, Sean & Scott discuss: Canada's Online Harms Act: Potentially draconian free speech restrictions and the debate on its implications for political activism and public discourse. Compassionate Transfer in IVF: Addressing the moral dilemma of excess embryos through a controversial medical procedure aimed at unsuccessful pregnancies. Toxic Ma…

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Who is an Evangelical? (with Thomas Kidd) 40:05

1M ago40:05

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What does it mean to be an evangelical? What do non-Christians think about the evangelical movement? Is it a movement worth saving? These are some of the questions Sean discusses with our guest Thomas Kidd, Research Professor of Church History at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. They briefly discuss the history of the evangelical movement a…

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Don't React. Respond. || Matt Anderson 33:51

1M ago33:51

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Don't React. Respond. || Matt Anderson by McDowell Mountain Community ChurchBy McDowell Mountain Community Church

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Quit The Rat Rac 1:41:11

1M ago1:41:11

1:41:11

Speaker: Pastor William McDowell - The weekly podcast of Deeper Fellowship Church, led by Pastor William McDowellBy Pastor William McDowell

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Cultural Update: AI Virtual Companions; Sports Gambling; Fidelity Month; Housing Racism 58:53

1M ago58:53

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This week, Scott & Sean discuss: AI and Virtual Companions: Discussion on potential radical changes in AI, with OpenAI and Apple possibly announcing a partnership to integrate advanced virtual companions into devices. Sports Gambling: Examination of the impact of legalized sports betting on the integrity of professional sports and the pressures it …

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101 - What About God of the Mind? with Rob Haskell 1:29:48

1M ago1:29:48

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Rob Haskell was born to missionary parents, spending his childhood in Argentina. He later attended Bible College and seminary before reevaluating his beliefs and embracing critical thinking over religious orthodoxy in 2015. We speak with Rob about his new book, God of the Mind: an eXvangelical Journey, a personal exploration of the intellectual inc…

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Kindness Rewards, Cruelty Destroys || Matt Anderson 35:36

1M ago35:36

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Kindness Rewards, Cruelty Destroys || Matt Anderson by McDowell Mountain Community ChurchBy McDowell Mountain Community Church

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Clarity on Cancel Culture 46:38

1M ago46:38

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What is cancel culture and why has it burst on the scene so dramatically the past few years? How can Christians best navigate our current cultural moment of canceling people with whom we disagree? In this episode, Sean and Scott discuss the recent book The Cancelling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Rikki Schlott. You can also find this d…

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There's No Help In The Hills 1:17:30

1M ago1:17:30

1:17:30

Speaker: Pastor Caleb Grant - The weekly podcast of Deeper Fellowship Church, led by Pastor William McDowellBy Pastor Caleb Grant

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Cultural Update: Marijuana Surpasses Alcohol in Frequent Consumption, How Hamas Refers to it's Female Captives, The Non-Religious Plateau in Number 56:45

1M ago56:45

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This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Marijuana has Surpassed Alcohol as the Most Frequently Used Drug How Hamas Refers to Female Captives The Non-Religous May Have Stopped Growing in Number Listener Question: How Can I be a Fulfilled Christian if I Can't Have a Family Listener Question: Should I publish Christian Media if it will affect my carreer? =…

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People-First Leadership (with Jack Hollis) 33:34

2M ago33:34

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Jack Hollis is the executive VP of Toyota North America. He loves to say: "I work for Jesus, but get paid by Toyota." How does he lead such a successful business and yet live out his faith? What leadership principles has he learned from Jesus? In this interview, Sean talks with Jack about his journey to becoming a Christian, his story of becoming o…

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Remember What He's Up To 1:04:28

2M ago1:04:28

1:04:28

Speaker: Pastor Jason McMullen - The weekly podcast of Deeper Fellowship Church, led by Pastor William McDowellBy Pastor Jason McMullen

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Cultural Update: Christian Ethics of Immigration, AI in Dating Apps, Nonconsensual Medical Examinations 58:58

2M ago58:58

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This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Christian Ethics of Immigration AI in Dating Apps Nonconsensual Medical Examinations Listener Question: What determines the morality of our societies relational boundaries, like gay marriage? Listener Question: What should be most meaningful when we reflect back on life? Listener Question: What is the purpose of s…

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100 - What About Life After Church? with Brian & Troy (Our Stories Part 32) 1:16:17

2M ago1:16:17

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Here it is! The 100th episode! Brian and Troy continue with their own deconstruction stories and share what life was like after having left church...and Jesus. Did they completely fall apart? Did they return to their sin like a dog to its vomit? Tune in and find out. Links: So long, and thanks for all the guilt! (Troy's deconversion blog) Internet …

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The Two-Parent Privilege 34:39

2M ago34:39

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Although it may be surprising to some, having two parents in the home provides the greatest economic privilege kids can have. Thus, the decline in marriage has had disastrous cultural implications. In this episode, Sean and Scott discuss the recent book The Two Parent Privilege by Melissa Kearney. They discuss Kearney's 10-year study which shows th…

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The Embarrassment of Idols 1:23:19

2M ago1:23:19

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Speaker: Pastor Caleb Grant - The weekly podcast of Deeper Fellowship Church, led by Pastor William McDowellBy Pastor Caleb Grant

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Cultural Update: Punishing Prostitutes for Refusing Sex, Deathbed Visions, Harrison Butker Speech Sparks Debate 58:22

2M ago58:22

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This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Sex Workers Punished by Law for Refusing Sex What Deathbed Visions Teach us About the Afterlife Kansas City Chief Kicker, Harrison Butker's Graduation Speech Listener Question: Responding to Listener Feedback about Preston Sprinkle Episode Listener Question: Does God still Discipline his Children? Listener Questio…

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Christianity as a Strange Religion? (with Nijay Gupta) 29:55

2M ago29:55

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What made the first Christians so different from their surrounding culture? How did their worship differ from the way the average Roman citizen viewed the gods? Why did the early church view themselves as a family and why is that so significant? We’ll discuss these questions and more with our guest Dr. Nijay Gupta around his new book, Strange Relig…

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Repair The Altar 56:31

2M ago56:31

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Speaker: Pastor William McDowell - The weekly podcast of Deeper Fellowship Church, led by Pastor William McDowellBy Pastor William McDowell

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Cultural Update: Trends in Teenage Sex; Slogans in Israel/Palestine Conflict; Gender Affirming Care for Children; Listener Questions 56:51

2M ago56:51

56:51

This week, Sean and guest co-host Rick Langer discuss: Troubling Trends in Teenage Sex Slogans in Israel/Palestine Conflict Debate Over Gender Affirming Care for Children Listener Question: HPV Vaccine in Children Listener Question: Should my beliefs be law? Listener Question: Is America a "chosen nation"? ========== Think Biblically: Conversations…

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099 - What about Secular Buddhism? with Ted Meissner 57:07

2M ago57:07

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If there's one religious sounding label that Troy is willing to wear, it's 'Buddhist'. In this episode we speak with Ted Meissner, the Executive Director of the Secular Buddhist Association, and the host of The Secular Buddhist Podcast. Ted explains Secular Buddhism and how it contrasts with the more traditional forms of Buddhism. Ted's links: Secu…

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Living as Exiles Today (with Preston Sprinkle) 43:56

2M ago43:56

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The Bible is clear that followers of Jesus are exiles in this world. What exactly does this mean and what does this mean for the way we view our political views and affiliations? How was going to church in the first century a politically subversive act? How was the cross a political image in the Roman world? We’ll answer these questions and more wi…

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Holiness in Hiddeness 58:16

2M ago58:16

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Speaker: Pastor Jerry Bell - The weekly podcast of Deeper Fellowship Church, led by Pastor William McDowellBy Pastor Jerry Bell

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Cultural Update: Falling U.S. Fertility Rates; Campus Protests; Marijuana Reclassification; Listener Questions 57:06

2M ago57:06

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This week, Scott & Sean discuss: Falling Fertility Rates: Discussion on the continuous decline of fertility rates in the U.S., with women delaying childbirth, leading to economic and social implications. Campus Protests Escalate: Coverage of widespread campus protests across the U.S. and Europe, reflecting deep-seated ideological battles and a decl…

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The Gift of Kidney Donation (with Mark Rae) 39:06

2M ago39:06

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Our host Scott Rae recently donated a kidney to his brother, Mark. It was a long, arduous journey in which God was clearly present along the way. How did it affect each of them spiritually? How did it affect their relationships with family? And how can we think biblically about a life-saving medical procedure such as this? Sean interviews both Scot…

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Surrender or Compromise 1:28:17

3M ago1:28:17

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Speaker: Pastor Caleb Grant - The weekly podcast of Deeper Fellowship Church, led by Pastor William McDowellBy Pastor Caleb Grant

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Cultural Update: Armed Teachers; Gen Z's Views on Israel; AI + CRISPR; Listener Questions 1:03:03

3M ago1:03:03

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This week, Sean and Scott discuss: Tennessee Legislation on Armed Teachers: The controversial decision by Tennessee lawmakers allowing teachers to carry concealed handguns in schools, prompted by a tragic school shooting. Generational Views on Israel: A poll suggests that nearly half of Gen Z views Israel's actions against Hamas as unjust due to it…

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098 - What About Progressive Judaism? with Michel Laloum 1:05:58

3M ago1:05:58

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In this episode, we explore Progressive/Reformed Judaism with Michel Laloum, Cantor at Temple Beth Israel Synagogue in Melbourne, Australia. He was ordained as a Cantor at the Progressive Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion and completed Rabbinic studies at the Academy for Jewish Religion, Jewish Theological Seminary and New York Un…

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Polyamory: A Biblical Response 47:15

3M ago47:15

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What is polyamory and why is it bursting on the scene right now? Is there such a thing as Christian polyamory? Will polyamorous relationships work? While relying on Scripture and social science research, Sean and Scott discuss these questions and more. You can also find this discussion on video through the Biola YouTube channel. Read a transcript o…

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A Framework For Fruitfulness || Follow, pt 3 || Cameron Lippert 44:00

3M ago44:00

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A Framework For Fruitfulness || Follow, pt 3 || Cameron Lippert by McDowell Mountain Community ChurchBy McDowell Mountain Community Church

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Born To Be Different 1:12:26

3M ago1:12:26

1:12:26

Speaker: Pastor William McDowell - The weekly podcast of Deeper Fellowship Church, led by Pastor William McDowellBy Pastor William McDowell

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Cultural Update: Shifts in Religious Identification; Persuasive AI; Rethinking Gender-Affirming Care; Listener Questions 52:54

3M ago52:54

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This week: Exploring Shifts in Religious Identification: Dive into the latest trends in religious affiliations in America. Discover why the religiously unaffiliated are the fastest growing group and how different faith groups are retaining their followers. The Power of AI in Persuasion: Uncover the surprising findings of a new study comparing the p…

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Encountering the Holy Spirit (with Fred Sanders) 34:57

3M ago34:57

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Who is the Holy Spirit? How does the Holy Spirit work in our lives? What are some common misconceptions about the Holy Spirit and what are some vital truths to know to live in the power of the Spirit? Sean and Scott speak with fellow Biola professor Fred Sanders about these questions and his new book The Holy Spirit: An Introduction. Fred Sanders (…

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Growing the Better Version of You | Follow, pt 2 | Matt Anderson 31:12

3M ago31:12

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Growing the Better Version of You | Follow, pt 2 | Matt Anderson by McDowell Mountain Community ChurchBy McDowell Mountain Community Church

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First Things First 1:02:30

3M ago1:02:30

1:02:30

Speaker: Pastor William McDowell - The weekly podcast of Deeper Fellowship Church, led by Pastor William McDowellBy Pastor William McDowell

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Cultural Update: Solar Eclipse and Intelligent Design; Racial Bias in Hiring; Vatican on Gender 51:43

3M ago51:43

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Today, Scott and Sean discuss: Solar Eclipses and Intelligent Design: Discussion on how solar eclipses demonstrate intelligent design, including the precise conditions necessary for a habitable planet and the unique positioning that allows for the observation of solar eclipses. Racial Bias in Hiring: Insights from a study where researchers sent 80,…

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