Best Meg R Podcasts (2024)

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Common Ground: Amberly Neese 25:59

9m ago25:59

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Even in healthy relationships, disagreements and conflict will arise. Author and speaker, Amberly Neese, wants to help us navigate conflict well by finding common ground with those we love. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Amberly on her website, amberlyneese.com, and on Insta and Facebook. Her book, "Friendship Initiative: 31 Days of Loving a…

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The Friendship Initiative: Amberly Neese 28:15

10m ago28:15

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Do you have the biblical friendships you were made for? Statistics on loneliness suggest that few of us do. Author and speaker, Amberly Neese, offers vision and actionable ideas for building richer relationships in her book, The Friendship Initiative. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Amberly on her website, amberlyneese.com, and on Insta and F…

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Effectively Wild Episode 2227: A Triple Short of the Scalpel 1:53:58

4d ago1:53:58

1:53:58

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Pete Alonso’s huge homer off of Devin Williams, the chaos and colorful characters surrounding the Mets, the difficulty of counting the qualifiers in an Alonso fun fact, Alonso’s free agency, the compelling nature of the Division Series matchups, previews of each series, the front-office shake-ups of the Car…

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Halloween and Christians: An Opportunity, with Jimmy & Kelly Needham 27:21

1d ago27:21

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Halloween and Christians: It's complicated. But what if it's a great opportunity to reach your neighborhood?! Join Dave and Ann Wilson to learn how Jimmy and Kelly Needham use their home to share generosity and the gospel with their neighbors during Halloween. They have tips for you, too! Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jimmy & Kelly Needham …

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Effectively Wild Episode 2226: The Hug Heard ’Round the World 1:59:18

1d ago1:59:18

1:59:18

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about distracting digital and between-pitch ads and ever-present win probability graphs on playoff broadcasts, the concept of controlling your own destiny, Orlando Arcia hugging Manny Machado, consternation about postseason small samples, Monday’s memorable Mets-Braves doubleheader, Carlos Mendoza’s Edwin Díaz de…

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Dave & Ann Wilson: Our Miraculous Marriage Story 26:23

2d ago26:23

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Dave and Ann Wilson have been married for 44 years. But they almost didn't make it past 10. Teresa Whiting gets the deets of their miraculous marriage story. Show Notes and Resources You can connect with Teresa Whiting and listen to her podcast, Find Hope Here, at teresawhiting.com Get your copy of Dave and Ann Wilson's book, " Vertical Marriage " …

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Childhood Grief & Family Disruption: Scott Kedersha & Ron Deal 26:42

3d ago26:42

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Dave and Ann Wilson welcome Scott Kedersha, author and marriage pastor, and Ron Deal to the show. They explore how Scott's early experiences of grief and family disruption shaped his approach to marriage and parenting. Show Notes and Resources Learn more about the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry: SummitOnStepfamilies.com Connect with Scott Kedersha a…

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Episode 112 - Viggy Parr Hampton: "The Waiting Mortuary" 55:21

3d ago55:21

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Georgia author Viggy Parr Hampton discovered that the best way to find the satisfyingly scary horror stories she craved was to write them herself. She's just published her second novel, Much Too Vulgar, which has been described by Ronald Malfi, bestselling author of Small Town Horror as “A brash, unapologetic, and often funny novel with a delightfu…

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The Jesus Trilemma and the TikTok Generation: Sean McDowell 29:05

4d ago29:05

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The famous "liar, lunatic, or Lord" trilemma has been a famous staple in modern apologetics. Is it still relevant today? Listen as Sean McDowell discusses apologetics for a new generation with Dave and Ann Wilson. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Sean McDowell and catch more of his thoughts on Insta, Facebook, and X. Grab your copy of the upda…

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Effectively Wild Episode 2225: The White Sox Unfun-Fact-Off 1:25:47

6d ago1:25:47

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In (dis)honor of the 2024 White Sox displacing the 1962 Mets atop the modern-era single-season losses leaderboard, Ben Lindbergh, Meg Rowley, FanGraphs’ Ben Clemens, and Yahoo Sports’s Jordan Shusterman conduct a draft of facts and stats about this record-setting Sox season, scored by Sox Machine White Sox reporter James Fegan, who also describes c…

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More Than A Carpenter (updated): Sean McDowell 30:16

5d ago30:16

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Author, speaker and Biola apologetics professor, Sean McDowell, grew up steeped in apologetics. He joins Dave and Ann Wilson to share how his father's work impacted him, along with his own faith journey from doubt to confidence. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Sean McDowell and catch more of his thoughts on Insta, Facebook, and X. Grab your c…

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Effectively Wild Episode 2224: The 2024 Postseason Primer 1:42:44

7d ago1:42:44

1:42:44

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the 50th anniversary of the first Tommy John surgery and how baseball would be different if the procedure had never been pioneered, then (15:14) preview the 2024 postseason by pinpointing the biggest strength and weakness of each AL (21:40) and NL (1:00:17) playoff team. Audio intro: Jimmy Kramer, “Effectiv…

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Traits of a Godly Man: Brant Hansen 24:51

8d ago24:51

24:51

If you're a Christian man, you probably want to become godly. But where to begin? In his talk from the 'Love Like You Mean It' marriage cruise, Brant Hansen discusses traits of a godly man to cultivate in your life—and how! Show Notes and Resources Connect with Brant Hansen and catch more of his thoughts at branthansen.com and on Instagram @brantha…

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Effectively Wild Episode 2223: Oakland’s Last (Home)stand 1:47:14

12d ago1:47:14

1:47:14

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about MLB’s oddly extended YouTube highlight videos, the league’s handling of a crucial, rained-out Mets/Brave series, the zombie runner rearing its ugly head in games with playoff implications, teams that are well-positioned for an especially free-for-all October, Emmanuel Clase’s Cy case, the value of top posit…

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What Healthy Masculinity Is (And Isn't): Brant Hansen 26:28

9d ago26:28

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It's safe to say there's a lot of confusion about what healthy masculinity and true strength look like. Dave nad Ann Wilson share Brant Hansen's message for men from the 'Love Like You Mean It' marriage cruise! Show Notes and Resources Connect with Brant Hansen and catch more of his thoughts at branthansen.com and on Instagram @branthanse. For othe…

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Effectively Wild Episode 2222: Deuces (Effectively) Wild 1:53:28

10d ago1:53:28

1:53:28

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Meg’s return from vacation, Corbin Burnes’s cutter comeback, the demotion of CJ Abrams, the no-longer-dynamic duo of Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer, the firing of Reds manager David Bell, the Tigers promoting Jackson Jobe, Shota Imanaga’s post-NPB performance, teams refusing to use injuries as an excuse,…

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Before the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse: Ron & Nan Deal 26:46

12d ago26:46

26:46

You may have heard of John Gottman's 'Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse': criticism, contempt, withdrawal, and stonewalling. Guess what the precursor to all these is? In this special episode, Dave and Ann Wilson share Ron and Nan Deal's wisdom that connects the dots between biblical trust and modern research. Show Notes and Resources Ron Deal leads F…

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Episode 111 - Amy Stuber: "Dick Cheney Was Not My Father" 56:20

10d ago56:20

56:20

Don't be misled by the title of Amy Stuber's debut collection SAD GROWNUPS (Stillhouse Press). It's full of humor. "The stories in SAD GROWNUPS are masterful. At turns funny, insightful, and wise. I couldn't stop reading." - Cara Blue Adams, author of YOU NEVER GET IT BACK. We read a story that was first published in The Common: "Dick Cheney Was No…

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Marriage & The Meaning of Encouragement: Dane Ortlund 25:21

11d ago25:21

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Your spouse needs your encouragement. Worried about empty words or awkwardness? Listen as Dane Ortlund explores the meaning of encouragement in marriage in this special episode, presented by Dave and Ann Wilson and recorded on FamilyLife's "Love Like You Mean It" Cruise! Show Notes and Resources Connect with Dane Ortlund and catch more of their tho…

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6 Ways to Building Trust in Relationships: Bryan & Stephanie Carter 26:29

15d ago26:29

26:29

Trust takes ongoing effort. So how do you work at building trust in relationships—especially marriage? Bryan and Stephanie Carter offer 6 strategies in this special episode, presented by Dave and Ann Wilson and recorded on FamilyLife's "Love Like You Mean It" Cruise! Show Notes and Resources Connect with Bryan Carter and catch more of his thoughts …

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Effectively Wild Episode 2221: 50-50 Shot 2:17:28

15d ago2:17:28

2:17:28

Ben Lindbergh and FanGraphs’ Ben Clemens dissect the glorious game in which Shohei Ohtani founded the 50-50 and 51-51 Clubs, Ohtani’s most awe-inspiring feats, and his future, followed (29:51) by banter about the state of defensive stats, the mystery of Salvador Perez’s swing decisions, questionable kudos for Bud Black, whether Victor Robles made t…

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Effectively Wild Episode 2220: The Baseball Layers of The Onion

14d ago

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In a bonus EW episode, Ben Lindbergh talks to screenwriter and former editor-in-chief of The Onion Robert Siegel about his classic Onion opinion piece, “In My Day, Ballplayers Were For Shit,” how The Onion used to approach sports coverage, the importance of headlines and stock photos, satirizing baseball vs. satirizing other sports, why The Onion h…

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Effectively Wild Episode 2219: The Potential Playoff Fumbles 1:28:55

19d ago1:28:55

1:28:55

Ben Lindbergh and Joe Sheehan banter about high school, the persistent, befuddling allure of Craig Kimbrel, the Orioles’ recent struggles, the playoff-fumble potential of four teams that previously possessed 90-plus-percent playoff odds, their prediction philosophies, the potential for legislation to curb the excesses of sports betting, and what th…

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Real Bad Guys: Jimmy & Kelly Needham 28:36

15d ago28:36

28:36

Inspired by a conversation with his young daughter, Jimmy Needham wrote a kids book about needing a savior and God looking beyond appearances. Listen as he and his wife, Kelly, join Dave and Ann Wilson to tell us more! Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jimmy & Kelly Needham at their website! Get your copy of "Real Bad Guys: A Story About Good v…

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Praying for My Pastor: Encountering Jesus with Dane Ortlund 27:59

16d ago27:59

27:59

How can I be praying for my pastor? Pray for consistent encounters with the gentle and lowly Jesus, says Dane Ortlund. Tune in as he joins Dave and Ann Wilson to discuss essential qualities of a Christian leader. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Dane Ortlund and catch more of their thoughts at daneortlund.com, or on X. You can get your copy of…

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Effectively Wild Episode 2218: How the Tigers Got Gr-r-reat 2:02:28

21d ago2:02:28

2:02:28

Ben Lindbergh and FanGraphs’ Dan Szymborski banter about Ben’s timing in respect to Declan Cronin’s homerless streak, the perils of podcasts, predictions, and regression to the mean, the White Sox cutting payroll and their projections for the rest of this season, next season, and beyond, Gerrit Cole’s ignominious intentional walk, Alex Cora’s seemi…

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How to Embrace Jesus' Love for You: Dane Ortlund 26:39

20d ago26:39

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What does the Bible say about Jesus' feelings and posture toward us? Learn the importance of diving into Scriptures day by day to remember Jesus' love for you as pastor and author, Dane Ortlund, joins Dave and Ann Wilson. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Dane Ortlund and catch more of their thoughts at daneortlund.com, or on X. You can get you…

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Episode 110 - Kirti Bhadresa: "In a Name" 1:03:01

17d ago1:03:01

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Canadian author Kirti Bhadresa was born in Red Deer, Alberta to Indian parents who had travelled far and wide before settling there. In her debut collection An Astonishment of Stars, she honors the lives of women - sisters, wives and mothers - who are caught between two worlds. ECW Press has graciously permitted us to share an excerpt from "In a Na…

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The Heart of Jesus: How He Really Feels About You, with Dane Ortlund 26:54

18d ago26:54

26:54

Have you ever wondered how Jesus really feels about you? At times, many imagine He's disappointed or aloof. Dane Ortlund wants us to experience Jesus' truest heart towards us. He joins Dave and Ann Wilson for a hopeful discussion on theology and the goodness of God. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Dane Ortlund and catch more of their thoughts…

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Shark Girl - Rob Zazzali & Justin Shilton Interview | RRH #112 46:47

20d ago46:47

46:47

In Episode 112 of the Red River Horror podcast, hosts Joe Zakrzewski and Eddie Caiazzo interview Rob Zazzali and Justin Shilton, the creative minds behind the horror film, Shark Girl. Shark Girl follows Heidi, a social media influencer who survives a shark attack but emerges transformed into a bloodthirsty predator. As bodies begin to pile up on Ve…

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