Best Montreat Podcasts (2024)

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Montreat Wilderness: Graybeard, Harry Bryan, and Sanctuary Loop Trail 53:56

10d ago53:56

53:56

In this week's full episode, we discuss a short hike in Montreat, NC: The Graybeard, Harry Bryan, and Sanctuary Loop Trail. Donna talks about the history of the quaint little town, including the story of an amazing young settler, Dr. Mary A. Holbrook, and we review a great restaurant nearby: The Berliner Kindl German Restaurant.…

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Abrams Falls Trail 58:58

41m ago58:58

58:58

In this week's full episode, we discuss a challenging, but tremendously enjoyable trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park: the Abrams Falls Trail . Donna's Fun Fact is about Cades Cove, where Abrams Falls is located, and we review a nice hotel to stay at during your GSMNP trip: Tremont Lodge and Resort in Townsend, TN.…

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Trail Snacks: Buckeye Trail and Spruce Flats Falls 20:47

3d ago20:47

20:47

In this week's Trail Snacks episode, we cover Buckeye Trail leading to Spruce Flats Falls in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This short, but challenging trail features a great payoff with a spectacular waterfall at the end, but also a surprising mountain vista halfway through. We also congratulate Sklyar and Laura, who got engaged right th…

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Trail Snack: Crabtree Falls Loop 26:19

17d ago26:19

26:19

This week features a new format for some of our podcasts: Trail Snacks. Trail Snacks are bite-sized episodes that only feature a trail review. This week, we cover Crabtree Falls Loop Trail on the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina. This great trail features not only the tallest waterfall on the Blue Ridge Parkway, but also a surprising mountain v…

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DuPont State Forest: Triple Falls, High Falls, and Hooker Falls Trails 55:01

24d ago55:01

55:01

This week, we discuss an incredible trail route in North Carolina's DuPont State Forest: the Triple Falls, High Falls, and Hooker Falls trails. Donna talks about the Bedford Boys, men from a small town in Virginia who lost the most lives per capita during D-Day than any other in the U.S., and we review our favorite hiking water shoes - Eddie Bauer …

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Blue Ridge Parkway: Graveyard Fields Loop Trail 44:43

1M ago44:43

44:43

This week, we discuss a waterfall loop trail on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Graveyard Fields Loop with upper and lower falls spurs. Donna talks about the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute and reviews her favorite hiking boots - Keen Pyrenees.By Casual Climbers

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Pisgah National Forest: Pink Beds Loop Trail 1:11:35

2M ago1:11:35

1:11:35

This week, we discuss a fascinating loop trail in the Pisgah National Forest, the Pink Beds Loop. Donna tells the story of the birth of forestry in the U.S., the amazing Edith Vanderbilt Dresser, and we review the Cradle of Forestry Visitor Center in the park.By Casual Climbers

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Blue Ridge Parkway: Craggy Bottoms Trail 57:16

2M ago57:16

57:16

This week, we discuss a great trail right on the Blue Ridge Parkway: Craggy Gardens Trail. Donna tells the story of the first white settlers to the area and the bravery of two women, including an American patriot Ruth Davidson, and we review the Craggy Gardens Visitor Center right on the parkway.By Casual Climbers

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Metcalf Bottoms Trail 1:17:31

2M ago1:17:31

1:17:31

This week, we discuss a fairly easy, but historically significant trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park: the Metcalf Bottoms trail and Walker Sisters homestead. Donna tells the story of the incredible and fascinating Walker Sisters of Greenbrier Cove, and I review GuideAlong, a great app for traveling.…

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Table Rock State Park: Pinnacle Mountain Falls Trail 56:17

3M ago56:17

56:17

This week, we discuss a very challenging, but interesting trail at Table Rock State Park in South Carolina: the Pinnacle Mountain Falls trail. Donna tells the story of the prehistoric petroglyphs on the mountain, and I review my new favorite hiking backpack.By Casual Climbers

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Keowee-Toxaway State Park: Natural Bridge Loop Trail 58:46

3M ago58:46

58:46

This week, we discuss a short, but beautiful trail at Keowee-Toxaway State Park in South Carolina: the Natural Bridge Loop trail. Donna tells the story of the now-submerged 18th century Fort Prince George, and we review Sassafras Mountain Observation Tower, the highest point in the state.By Casual Climbers

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Jones Gap State Park: Rainbow Falls Trail 1:00:20

3M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

This week, we discuss the very challenging Rainbow Falls trail at Jones Gap State Park. Donna tells the story of famous American roadbuilder Solomon Jones, and we review a great local hangout and diner: F-Mart in Marietta, SC. This one definitely brought the pain for us unfit hikers, and you won't want to miss our tips to make it the best hike poss…

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Stumphouse Tunnel and Issaqueena Falls 1:02:26

4M ago1:02:26

1:02:26

This week, we have an easy "two-fer" featuring the Issaqueena Falls waterfall and unfinished 19th century train tunnel in upstate South Carolina. We also discuss the tunnel history and construction and the legend about Issaqueena Falls, as well as a product review of my new favorite hiking accessory.…

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Oconee State Park: Hidden Falls Trail 1:02:19

4M ago1:02:19

1:02:19

This week, we talk about a trail featuring two waterfalls in upstate South Carolina: Hidden Falls Trail at Oconee State Park. We also discuss the incredible historic Cherokee Trail Trees you can see on the trail, as well as the nearby Museum of the Cherokee in South Carolina.By Casual Climbers

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Oconee Station State Historical Site: Station Cove Falls Trail 58:00

4M ago58:00

58:00

This week, we talk about one of the easiest, yet most rewarding waterfall hikes in upstate South Carolina: The Station Cove Falls trail. We also discuss the 18th Century buildings at the park, as well as one of the coolest little produce stand/general stores in the region - Picket Post Produce.By Casual Climbers

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Table Rock State Park: Carrick Creek Loop 43:36

5M ago43:36

43:36

This week, we discuss one of the most beautiful trails in upstate South Carolina: the Carrick Creek Loop at Table Rock State Park. Donna tells us the story of an early Table Rock hiker that you won't want to miss, and we talk about Aunt Sue's Country Corner.By Casual Climbers

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Caesar's Head State Park: Raven Cliff Falls Trail 1:01:43

5M ago1:01:43

1:01:43

This week, we cover Raven Cliff Falls trail at Caesar's Head State Park. We also discuss the creation of the very unique Devil's Kitchen feature at the park, a great local coffee shop for a nice place to eat and recover, and we review we favorite hiking app. Also, Donna may just find Roy braiding Bigfoot's hair one day.…

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Special Episode: Interview with Park Ranger Shawn Llewellyn 47:40

5M ago47:40

47:40

In this week's special episode, Donna and Roy interview Paris Mountain State Park Ranger Shawn Llewellyn, one of the architects of many trails in the South Carolina state park system. He gives us a ton useful information on trail design and upkeep, special tips on trails at the park, his favorite trails, and how new hikers can get the best experien…

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Paris Mountain State Park Part 6: Sulphur Springs Trail 59:04

5M ago59:04

59:04

In our final episode in the Paris Mountain State Parks trail series, we review the park's flagship trail. We also introduce two new segments: Fun Facts and Product Reviews. In this week's Fun Facts, we discuss the hilarious story of Richard Pearis, the park's namesake. Donna and Roy review their trekking poles, and help new hikers understand what t…

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Paris Mountain State Park Part 5: Feel-The-Burn Hikes 33:42

5M ago33:42

33:42

This week, we cover the tough Brissy Ridge and Pipsissewa trails. Overall, not our favorites, but there are some real highlights. Also, Donna rats out Roy for putting forest stuff in his mouth!By Casual Climbers

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Paris Mountain State Park Part 4: Feel-The-Burn Hikes 48:33

6M ago48:33

48:33

This week, we cover the Kanuga and North Lake Loop trails - 6.65 miles of feel-the-burn outdoor fun. This is one you won't want to miss while at the park!By Roy Padrick

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Paris Mountain State Park Part 3: Break-a-Sweat Hikes 48:50

6M ago48:50

48:50

In this episode, we detail two break-a-sweat hikes for beginners at Paris Mountain State Park: Sassafras Loop trail and the Sulpher-Springs/Firetower/Kanuga Loop trail. Designed for beginner hikers or out-of-shape middle-agers like us, this podcast will provide useful info on the difficulty of the hikes (the REAL difficulty), completion times, and …

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Paris Mountain State Park Part 2: Easy Hikes 30:28

6M ago30:28

30:28

In this episode, we detail the two more easy hikes for beginners at Paris Mountain State Park: Mountain Creek Trail and Mountain Lake via Sulpher Springs. Designed for beginner hikers or out-of-shape middle-agers like us, this podcast will provide useful info on the difficulty of the hikes (the REAL difficulty), completion times, and tips for brand…

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Paris Mountain State Park Part 1: Easy Hikes 39:46

6M ago39:46

39:46

In our inaugural episode, we detail the two easiest hikes for beginners at Paris Mountain State Park in Greenville, SC. Designed for beginner hikers or out-of-shape middle-agers like us, this podcast will provide useful info on the difficulty of the hikes (the REAL difficulty), completion times, and tips for brand new hikers.…

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Bonus Episode: Writing Joy’s Story for Television, with Todd Komarnicki 49:00

4+ y ago49:00

49:00

In this bonus episode of Behind of Scenes of Becoming Mrs. Lewis, Patti sits down with author, film and television producer, and prolific screenwriter, Todd Komarnicki. Patti and Todd discuss their backgrounds in studying stories, and how their love of storytelling has translated into collaborating on the upcoming TV-series adaptation for Becoming …

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Thank You For Listening + A Sneak Peek of the Audiobook 3:54

4+ y ago3:54

3:54

Author Patti Callahan extends a “thank you” to all the listeners of the Behind the Scenes of Becoming Mrs. Lewis Podcast and offers a sneak peek at the bonus content that can be found on the upcoming audiobook edition, including a clip from the bonus episode with Max McLean, the founder and artistic director of Fellowship for Performing Arts. For m…

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Episode 07: Surprised by Love – How love found C.S. Lewis with Andrew Lazo 34:02

4+ y ago34:02

34:02

A once-proclaimed “confirmed bachelor,” C.S. Lewis found himself contradicted when he fell in love with Joy Davidman. However, it is up for debate WHEN Lewis discovered this deep love for Joy. Scholar Andrew Lazo discusses how the letters and works of C.S. Lewis showcase his evolving self-awareness as he realized that he had helplessly fallen in lo…

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Episode 06: The Lost Love Sonnets – Joy’s poetry to C.S. Lewis with Dr. Don W. King 32:31

4+ y ago32:31

32:31

Over 300 poems by Joy Davidman were never published during her lifetime and were, in fact, lost until quite recently. Dr. Don King has edited, analyzed and published them in his book Yet One More Spring: A Critical Study of the Works of Joy Davidman. During their compelling conversation in this episode, Patti and Don discuss how Joy’s poetry reveal…

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Episode 05: Muse and Co-Author – Joy as Lewis’s muse and co-author, with Andrew Lazo 32:19

4+ y ago32:19

32:19

Till We Have Faces, a retelling of the ancient story of Cupid and Psyche, is often hailed as one of C.S. Lewis’s most mature and sophisticated novels. In fact, Lewis himself credits the title as being one of his best books. Patti speaks with scholar Andrew Lazo about how Till We Have Faces was heavily influenced—and arguably cowritten—by wife Joy D…

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Episode 04: Why Joy? Why did Lewis choose Joy Davidman? with Dr. Crystal Hurd and Dr. Crystal Downing 38:33

4+ y ago38:33

38:33

One of the questions that Patti asked while writing Becoming Mrs. Lewis was: Why Joy? Why was Joy Davidman the woman who finally ended Lewis’s long run as a bachelor? Patti speaks with Dr. Crystal Downing about how Dorothy Sayers introduced Lewis to an appreciation of brilliant, fiery women who bristled against cultural gender expectations. In anot…

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Episode 03: Losing Faith - Did Lewis lose his faith after Joy’s Death? with Dr. David Downing 33:46

4+ y ago33:46

33:46

“No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear,” C.S. Lewis writes in his raw and beautiful book, A Grief Observed, which chronicled his heartbreak after losing his wife, Joy Davidman, to cancer in 1960. Many have read this text and have interpreted that Lewis might have lost his Christian faith after losing Joy. Patti joins Dr. David Downing in…

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Episode 02: What About the Children? Part II with Douglas Gresham 30:37

5y ago30:37

30:37

When Douglas Gresham first learned of his mother’s cancer diagnosis, he very clearly heard the Lord say, “If you can’t make it, if you really can’t make it without your mother, I can fix it. All you have to do is ask.” Joy Davidman’s cancer later went miraculously into remission and gave her, her two children, and Lewis four more blissful years bef…

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Episode 01: What About the Children? Part I with Douglas Gresham 25:21

5y ago25:21

25:21

As Joy Davidman’s son and C.S. Lewis’s stepson, Douglas Gresham has a distinctly unique perspective on the love story that transpired between the two writers. Gresham shares with Patti his first years of knowing and meeting Lewis and explains how Joy and Lewis’s correspondence, romance, and marriage affected the entire Gresham family. For more info…

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Preview of Behind the Scenes of Becoming Mrs. Lewis 5:50

5y ago5:50

5:50

Join New York Times bestselling author Patti Callahan for a seven-part original podcast that explores in depth the improbable and beautiful love story between C.S. Lewis and Joy Davidman. While writing her bestselling novel Becoming Mrs. Lewis, Patti Callahan was inspired by numerous experts with scholarly, literary, and personal connections to Lew…

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2016 Sunday Worship: Rev. Dr. Ginger Gaines-Cirelli (8/7/2016) 24:42

8y ago24:42

24:42

Every Sunday during the summer months, Montreat Conference Center, along with Montreat Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) holds services for the Lord's Day featuring guest preachers from around the country.

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2016 Sunday Worship: Rev. Dr. Joanna Adams (7/31/2016) 30:00

8y ago30:00

30:00

Every Sunday during the summer months, Montreat Conference Center, along with Montreat Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) holds services for the Lord's Day featuring guest preachers from around the country.

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2016 Sunday Worship: Rev. Dr. Kenyatta Gilbert (7/24/2016) 22:56

8y ago22:56

22:56

Every Sunday during the summer months, Montreat Conference Center, along with Montreat Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) holds services for the Lord's Day featuring guest preachers from around the country.

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2016 Sunday Worship: Rev. Dr. George Anderson 21:19

8y ago21:19

21:19

Every Sunday during the summer months, Montreat Conference Center, along with Montreat Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) holds services for the Lord's Day featuring guest preachers from around the country.

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2016 Summer Worship: Rev. Dr. Camille Cook Murray 19:45

8y ago19:45

19:45

Every Sunday during the summer months, Montreat Conference Center, along with Montreat Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) holds services for the Lord's Day featuring guest preachers from around the country.

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2016 Summer Worship: Rev. Dr. Tony Sundermeier (7/3/2016) 21:11

8y ago21:11

21:11

Every Sunday during the summer months, Montreat Conference Center, along with Montreat Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) holds services for the Lord's Day featuring guest preachers from around the country.

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2016 Summer Worship: Dr. Cleo LaRue (6/26/2016) 24:12

8y ago24:12

24:12

Every Sunday during the summer months, Montreat Conference Center, along with Montreat Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) holds services for the Lord's Day featuring guest preachers from around the country.

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2016 Summer Worship: Rev. Aisha Brooks-Lytle (6/19/2016) 29:07

8y ago29:07

29:07

Every Sunday during the summer months, Montreat Conference Center, along with Montreat Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) holds services for the Lord's Day featuring guest preachers from around the country.

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2016 Summer Worship: Rev. Dr. Chris Chakoian (6/12/2016) 23:41

8y ago23:41

23:41

Every Sunday during the summer months, Montreat Conference Center, along with Montreat Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) holds services for the Lord's Day featuring guest preachers from around the country.

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2016 Summer Worship: Dr. Ted Smith (6/5/2016) 19:32

8y ago19:32

19:32

Every Sunday during the summer months, Montreat Conference Center, along with Montreat Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) holds services for the Lord's Day featuring guest preachers from around the country.