Best Nancy Pearl Podcasts (2024)

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How does a little girl from Detroit become a librarian icon? Our interview with Nancy Pearl (finally!) 1:07:42

21d ago1:07:42

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Send us a text Season 2 is here and our first episode is a big one! In some ways, we have been building up to this moment since the podcast began: we finally chat with Elizabeth's librarian inspiration and the All Books Aloud unofficial mascot, Nancy Pearl. Nancy has had a storied life and a career about as influential as a librarian could hope for…

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151 - "Pearls" feat. Nancy Youdelman 1:52:10

16d ago1:52:10

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This week our illustrious guest is none other than Nancy Youdelman. We dive into her past and recent works and musical tastes. Also, Nancy shares stories of working along side Judy Chicago at Womanhouse, an internationally acclaimed project in the 1970s. First time listeners buckle up, returning family members, you know what's up. Special shoutouts…

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Should you join a book club? 54:07

3h ago54:07

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Send us a text Whether or not you'll enjoy a book club depends a lot on your reading style, habits, and preferences. But if you're interested in joining a book club, there is truly one out there for everyone - different types, communities, themes, modalities, and more. Join us as we talk about our own experiences with book clubs (as both participan…

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Episode 334. SHOULD CHRISTIANS ATTEND A TAYLOR SWIFT CONCERT? 43:46

2h ago43:46

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Allison Hartman from Pensacola joins me today and we talk about the thousands of people attending the Taylor Swift concerts, including loads of Christian mother and daughters. But should Christians attend or not? What do you think?By Nancy Campbell

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Episode 333: HELP! I’M TERRIFIED OF NEEDLES AND CHILDBIRTH, Part 3 40:24

1d ago40:24

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The final episode of the birthing of Genevieve’s 11 children. Hear how God showed her how to birth her 12 lb. 6 oz. baby who came forth with his little hand up by his face. Hear how she learned to overcome fear which continually tried to succumb her. Hear how she learned to PRACTICALLY EXPERIENCE the Scripture that “perfect love casts out fear.” Sh…

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Episode 332: HELP! I’M TERRIFIED OF NEEDLES AND CHILDBIRTH, Part 2 34:48

8d ago34:48

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Genevieve continues the stories of her births, each so different, many of them traumatic, and yet God showed His faithfulness to her and brought her through in victory. You will be amazed and yet so encouraged.By Nancy Campbell

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Episode 331: HELP! I’M TERRIFIED OF NEEDLES AND CHILDBIRTH, Part 1 42:18

15d ago42:18

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Today we are blessed to have Genevieve de Deugd with us. Genevieve was born in New Zealand, then married and moved to Australia, and is now living in the USA with her husband and 11 children. Genevieve shares that as a young girl she was scared stiff of needles and terrified of one day giving to children. She begins her amazing story in this sessio…

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Episode 330: SAVING THE NATION 41:49

25d ago41:49

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It's less than a month to the November 5 election. What part are we doing to steer this nation to righteousness and away from evil and communism?By Nancy Campbell

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19x02: Digest 61: The Swami's Ring 49:10

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Nancy takes on like 8 mysteries in this one. Cute guy with amnesia who apparently escaped the Sea Org? Check. Bearded klepto with rage issues? Check. Hit and run driver? Harpist's missing sister? Ned's raging libido? Hippie with a scorpion fetish trying to sabotage a music festival and screw up Carson's street cred? PTSD? All of the above, thanks!…

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Episode 329. UPDATE WITH BETHANY VAUGHN 43:12

1M ago43:12

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Bethany's husband, Paul, has now received his sentence for seeking to save babies at an abortion clinic. I talked with Bethany today about this update. I previously shared their story in Podcasts 277 and 278.By Nancy Campbell

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328. WHAT DO YOU DO WHILE YOU WAIT FOR THE MAN OF YOUR DREAMS? Part 4 43:36

2M ago43:36

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ARE THE YOUNG PEOPLE LISTENING? Caitlin continues to discuss with me the rest of the 21 points to the question: What qualities should a girl look for in a husband? These points are important for gals, guys, and parents. Girls must know what to look for. However, girls should have these same qualities if they want a man after God’s own heart. And mo…

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19x01: Digest 58: The Flying Saucer Mystery! 30:47

2M ago30:47

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Gather round and listen to the Nancy Drew/X-Files/LSD crossover you have never in your life wanted. Nancy and her entire entourage head to The Forest to hunt a UFO! They run into a Grizzled Kindly Mountain Guy/Animal Whisperer! Nancy and Ned talk to each other telepathically! It's the most bonkers thing ever.…

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327. WHAT DO YOU DO WHILE YOU WAIT FOR THE MAN OF YOUR DREAMS? Part 3 38:02

2M ago38:02

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ALL YOUNG PEOPLE SHOULD BE LISTENING IN TO THIS SESSION. AND MOTHERS, WE NEED ENCOURAGING TOO, FOR ONE OF THE GREATEST PURPOSES OF PARENTING IS TO PREPARE OUR CHILDREN FOR THEIR FUTURE MARRIAGES. Caitlin joins me again for this session as we discuss together the question: What qualities should a girl look for in a husband? We discuss 12 different q…

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150 - "Fresh off a solo show" feat. Piet Ogata & Vicken Massoyan 1:03:12

2M ago1:03:12

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After a nice sushi dinner, we hooked up the mics. Fresh off his solo show James is back with Piet Ogata and Vicken Massoyan for some Art & BS. Follow Vicken on IG Follow the Downtown Artist Gallery on IG Donations: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podcast Merch: https://teespring.com/id/stores/art-and-bs-podcast Follow me on social media…

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Episode 326. WHAT DO YOU DO WHILE YOU WAIT FOR THE MAN OF YOUR DREAMS? Part : 33:40

2M ago33:40

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CALL YOUR TEENS AND YOUNG DAUGHTERS AGAIN TO LISTEN TO THIS SESSION. Caitlin continues to share her heart regarding what helps her to stay focused in her single years. We also talk about THE HOPE CHEST or THE GLORY BOX which we call it Downunder. Do your daughters have a Hope Chest. You’ll love to hear about this wonderful idea.…

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Episode 325: WHAT DO YOU DO WHILE YOU WAIT FOR THE MAN OF YOUR DREAMS? Part 1 38:25

2M ago38:25

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CALL YOUR TEENS AND YOUNG DAUGHTERS TO JOIN YOU AS YOU LISTEN TO THIS SESSION. Caitlin Drennan joins me today. Caitlin and her sister, Elizabeth, have been my wonderful Above Rubies helpers for the last two months. Caitlin (20 years old) shares her heart about waiting for the man of her dreams. What is she doing to fulfil her life as she waits for …

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18x05: Files 45: Out of Bounds! 42:25

2M ago42:25

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A very Afterschool Special-y Files adventure featuring scarily aggressive football players, the main guy from Office Space, Edgar Allan Poe's goofy cousin, and the principal from Ferris Bueller.

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Episode 324. HOW DO YOU KEEP IT ALL TOGETHER? Part 2 43:48

3M ago43:48

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Courtney joins me again today as she shares more of her family life. We came to the conclusion that we are either conditioned and programmed by the advertising of this world or we are the advertisers of God’s ways to the world. Which side are we on?By Nancy Campbell

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Episode 323: HOW DO YOU KEEP IT ALL TOGETHER? 37:39

3M ago37:39

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Courtney Kelly joins me again today to answer a question. A group of us mothers were fellowshipping together after church when one asked Courtney, “How do you have it all together? You have 10 children and yet you arrive on time, and you all look perfect!” Well, we all got into a big discussion with lots of debate. It was such fun that I thought I …

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Episode 322: COURTNEY’S STORY 41:35

3M ago41:35

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Courtney Kelly joins us today to tell her story. Every mother’s story is so unique. Growing up her mother owned a bar. How did she end up raising ten children for God’s kingdom?By Nancy Campbell

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Episode 321: YOUR PAST DOES NOT DEFINE YOU, Part 2 39:46

3M ago39:46

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Pam Fields continues her story. Although coming from a home of confusion and evil practices, God has brought Pam into a large place, enjoying her marriage, family, and ministry. She is proof that your past does not define who God made you to be.By Nancy Campbell

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Episode 320: YOUR PAST DOES NOT DEFINE YOU, Part 1 36:22

3M ago36:22

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Welcoming Pam Fields to the podcast today. Pam has done five podcasts with me in the past, but for the very first time today, she shares the story of her hidden past.By Nancy Campbell

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149 "We Cry Together" feat. Piet Ogata 56:35

3M ago56:35

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This episode we are back at the Downtown Artist Gallery! We have the pleasure of interviewing Piet Ogata, days before here August 2024 solo show titled "(god and other stuff)" If you're in Fresno, Ca pull up to check out some quality artwork. And if you can't check out our Patreon for a sneak peak. Follow the Downtown Artist Gallery on Instagram Th…

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Episode 319: KEEPING YOUR CHILDREN'S HEARTS 37:50

4M ago37:50

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Allison Hartman from Pensacola shares today about keeping your children's hearts. Do you have your children's hearts? What about your older children? Tune in to hear these powerful pointers on how to keep your children's hearts throughout all seasons.By Nancy Campbell

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18x04: Files 44: Scent of Danger! 53:21

4M ago53:21

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Big cats in zoos? Boring. Big cats in passenger vehicles? Heck yeah. Nancy and her entourage are investigating the theft of several civets (Babou!) from the River Heights Zoo because George's hot (dumb) crush Owen is prime suspect. Owen is a charisma vacuum. Nancy is the most accurate 18 year old she's been yet for this plot. Also she leaves a vill…

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Episode 318: ALTAR BUILDING, Part 11 41:35

4M ago41:35

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Allison Hartman is with me again. We finish the last two points about what God calls a DUTY, and we get to the last point, No. 25 about Altar Building, THE FAMILY ALTAR PAVES THE WAY FOR REVIVAL! Don't miss!By Nancy Campbell

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Episode 317: ALTAR BUILDING, Part 10 35:12

4M ago35:12

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Allison Hartman from Pensacola joins me to today and we talk about our great July 4 Celebration. We also continue to discuss the things in God's word that He tells us are a duty to do.By Nancy Campbell

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Episode 316: ALTAR BUILDING, Part 9 41:30

4M ago41:30

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There are many things in life that are a duty, and yet without them we could not live an ordered or enjoyable life. Duty results in delight! Have you experienced this?By Nancy Campbell

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148 - "Preparators and Pit bulls " 1:09:46

4M ago1:09:46

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This week we are recording from the Downtown Artist Gallery, Tim Padilla graciously gives a sneak peek at his solo show "The Life of Tai" which is scheduled for July 11th, 2024 at the Downtown Artist Gallery in Fresno, CA. You can also follow the Downtown Artist Gallery on instagram: Here Donations: paypal.me/jamesgearlds cash.me/jamesgearlds Podca…

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18x03: Files 43: False Impressions! 43:48

5M ago43:48

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Nancy is framed! Sadly, she doesn't go on the lam with Ned and end up in a seedy motel room. Some hussy slapped on a wig, borrowed Nancy's name, and bilked some rich idiots in Ned's hometown out of some cash, and Nancy is of course the prime suspect. Bess goes full Spirit Halloween and turns Nancy into River Heights's cattiest reporter. Light B&E! …

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Episode 315: ALTAR BUILDING, Part 8 38:33

5M ago38:33

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God is a God of order, and He wants us to order everything in our homes too. It also makes a big difference when we order our meal table. Our children will rise to the value we place upon the meal table, and it will affect their behavior accordingly.By Nancy Campbell

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18x02: Files 42: The Wrong Chemistry! 54:55

5M ago54:55

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Nancy heads to Emerson to help the least competent admin, Dean Jarvis, find out who has been stealing a really lowkey dangerous compound from a research lab on campus and runs into an ecofascist maniac who is ready to speedrun a violent police confrontation. It's a lot! Complete with callbacks to Files 8, my villain origin story!…

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Episode 314: ALTAR BUILDING, Part 7 39:29

5M ago39:29

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How do we combat the onslaughts of the enemy as a family? How do we teach our children to fight the enemy? Are we prepared for coming difficulties and crisis (spiritually, physically, and nationally) as a family? I discuss these questions in this podcast.By Nancy Campbell

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Episode 313: ALTAR BUILDING, Part 6 37:04

5M ago37:04

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What are the New Testament spiritual sacrifices God wants us to offer to Him?By Nancy Campbell

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How does a lifelong literary fiction reader end up writing a romance novel? Interview with Sarah T. Dubb, author of Birding With Benefits 1:06:16

5M ago1:06:16

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Send us a text In our season finale we talk with author Sarah T. Dubb about her debut novel, Birding With Benefits. It's a fun, flirty, sexy, and touching fake-dating romance novel featuring two protagonists in their 40s who fall in love while - you guessed it - bird-watching together. But Sarah hasn't always been a romance reader (or writer). In f…

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Episode 312: ALTAR BUILDING, Part 5 40:18

5M ago40:18

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We don't wear the same clothes on every occasion. When is it important to change our clothes? Check it out.By Nancy Campbell

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Episode: 311 - ALTAR BUILDING, Part 4 38:45

5M ago38:45

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How do you worship at your family altar? This time of meeting with God is also for the cleansing of our hearts. It's such an important part of every day.By Nancy Campbell

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Book adaptations - love them or hate them? 46:14

6M ago46:14

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Send us a text Is the book always better than the movie? If you had asked either of us before this episode, we both would have said unequivocally 'yes!' But our discussion showed us that this topic might actually be more nuanced than we realized. Join as we talk about nearly every Jane Austen adaptation ever made (don't worry, we also talk about ot…

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Episode 310: ALTAR BUILDING, Part 3 40:44

6M ago40:44

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Satan hates the family altar. He will use “good” things to stop you doing it in your home. But if you press through, you will become a nation-changing and world-changing family.By Nancy Campbell

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Episode 309: ALTAR BUILDING, Part 2 39:34

6M ago39:34

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It is important to have our personal time with God, but God wants THE WHOLE HOUSEHOLD to meet with Him. How does this work out in our homes?By Nancy Campbell

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How do siblings grow up to be different types of readers? A chat with all four Brookbank siblings! 39:59

6M ago39:59

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Send us a text Two very special guests joined us for this episode - the other half of our sibling quartet, Bekka and Mike. Listen in as we talk about our early experiences with reading, the similarities in how our reading journeys started, where our tastes differ, and how we took different paths based on our personality traits. We really enjoyed re…

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Episode 308: ALTAR BUILDING, Part 1 36:09

6M ago36:09

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May be this is something you have not yet integrated into your family life. Maybe you have been doing it for years. Whoever you are, you are going to love this series as we look at 25 powerful points about “the family altar” that God reveals in His Word. Even if you have been doing it for years, you will learn new things!…

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Episode 307: A PROJECT FOR YOUR FAMILY 36:28

6M ago36:28

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Sonia Ramsey joins me today and we talk about an exciting project you can do in your home that can affect the destiny of a certain nation! Oh, I do hope your family will get involved. What amazing miracles we could see if we all get involved.By Nancy Campbell

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Do you re-read books? 42:53

7M ago42:53

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Send us a text The topic of this week's episode is one of the few book-related topics we've found where we disagree! Martha loves to re-read her favorite books, whereas Elizabeth thinks life is too short to re-tread old ground. Martha begins the episode by setting herself the challenge of changing Elizabeth's mind...listen to find out if she's succ…

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Episode 306: IS THERE A BETTER WORD THAN “KIDS”? Part 8 44:01

7M ago44:01

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Today we finish the last P of training our daughters to be royalty. And also, the last three of the 20 different words that God calls our children! God has so much to tell us about our children in His Word. Don’t miss it.By Nancy Campbell

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Episode 305: IS THERE A BETTER WORD THAN “KIDS”? Part 7 40:35

7M ago40:35

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I continue sharing what it means to raise princesses. God gives us six words beginning with P from Psalm 144:12. What else does He say about them apart from being princesses?By Nancy Campbell

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What's involved in translating a novel? Interview with Polly Mackintosh, French-English translator for Gallic Books 50:41

7M ago50:41

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Send us a text We have explored a lot of different components of the book publishing industry on the podcast, but neither of us know much about the work of literary translation. So, we were thrilled to get the chance to talk with Polly Mackintosh about her work. Polly is Commissioning Editor and in-house translator for Gallic Books, and is the tran…

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147 - "Back Like I Never Left" 51:11

7M ago51:11

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After a super long hiatus, we are back in the mix. This week James covers current events in the arts, the reason for his break, new music, as well as the usual Art & BS.

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Episode 304: IS THERE A BETTER WORD THAN “KIDS”? Part 6 39:17

7M ago39:17

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In this session we talk about raising daughters—daughters who are trained and fit for a palace!By Nancy Campbell

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Episode 303: IS THERE A BETTER WORD THAN “KIDS”? Part 5 41:36

7M ago41:36

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Do you have sons? Today we talk about raising princes for God. We also look into God’s word to sea some of the great things that were accomplished by young men in their teens.By Nancy Campbell

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