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Your brand + an emotional connection with your audience = success. But that middle part is tricky. I'm here to equip you to achieve it, through personal stories of individuals who have emotionally resonated with branding. I'm Sam, a brand designer and your host. In each episode, released on the 14th of the month, a top guest picks their favourite brand. I then invite them to unpack why it means so much. As they share, we gain invaluable insights into what makes audiences tick. Not with strat ...
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Strength to Strength

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Strength to Strength offers resources that will strengthen your love-faith relationship with King Jesus and give you solid footing in a shaky world. VISION: Inspire flourishing communities of faithful Jesus-followers around the world. MISSION: Advance Jesus’ kingdom by assisting the church in earnestly contending for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints, through tackling thought-provoking topics, by stimulating candid discussions, and by sharing faith-building testimonies. ...
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Array of Hope presents A Reason for Hope, a podcast that explores the Catholic Faith and the teachings of their patron St. John Paul II in a way that is fun, relevant, and engaging. Join Mario Costabile and Dr. David Hajduk each week, in addition to special notable guests, for an audio journey aimed to inform, inspire, and awaken hearts.
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Join self-taught artist Mike Hendley who shares his ongoing experiences in learning how to draw and paint with those interested in exploring art at any age. Mike also talks about the challenges of being creative, making space for these passionate pursuits in our hectic lives and beginning the artist journey late in life. Grab a pad and pencil or an iPad and follow along with Mike on his journey to become a better artist through tips, tricks, interviews, and stories.
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In this interview, we sit down with renowned theologian and philosopher, John Milbank, to discuss his recent article in the Catholic Herald, "Taking Stock of the UK Riots: Catholicism and the Crisis of Anglo-Celtic Identity." Milbank delves into the underlying cultural and spiritual crises that he believes have contributed to the social unrest and …
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Lisa shares the inspiration behind starting her creative business, takes us through the intricate process of crafting beautiful rosaries and jewelry from polymer clay, and discusses how her faith informs her work as a full-time pediatrician. Get 20% Your Order Now Host: Mario Costabile - Sponsor - Lisa Fulgenzi Designs - Polymer Clay Art made with …
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Check out our in-depth exploration of Theology of the Body! In this video, we take a deep dive into the profound teachings of Pope John Paul II on the Theology of the Body. This series of lectures, delivered between 1979 and 1984, offers a revolutionary understanding of human sexuality, love, and the human body through a theological lens. Whether y…
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I just wanted to let you know that my business (Pilgrimage Design) is changing. As a result, this podcast will be changing too. I'm working out the precise changes at the moment. And of course you'll be the first to know about them when they're public. So, watch this space… In the meantime, here are some resources that may be of interest: pilgrimag…
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Strength to Strength welcomed Justin Zehr to discuss Jesus’ interaction with Nicodemus. In this talk we’ll be taking a look at the miracle of New Birth and the metamorphosis of one who is transformed into the likeness of Christ. The miracle of one who is dead in sin and trapped in the state of fallen humanity then becoming a new creature in Christ …
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Strength to Strength welcomed Marji Wagler to discuss marriage as God inteneded. God designed an other-centered union for a me-centered world. "With the unfading charm of a gentle and peaceful spirit which isn’t wrought up or anxious… adapting themselves to their husbands." -adapted from 1 Peter 3:3–5, Amplified Bible That inner person is reflected…
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In this episode, Tracey Rowland, a prominent theologian and winner of the prestigious Ratzinger Prize (2020), discusses her book Beyond Kant and Nietszche: A Munich Defence of Christian Humanism, where she explores the limitations of modern philosophy and the contributions of six Christian humanists. She also reflects on her extensive work on Pope …
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David Bercot. There are hundreds of commentaries on Romans in print today, and thousands have been written over the centuries. So what is the point of still one more commentary? The reason is that this is not “still one more commentary.” In this commentary, the reader will be seeing Romans through the eyes of the Christians who lived in the first f…
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Theologian and expert on the Camino de Santiago Fr. Piotr Roszak explores with us the nature of pilgrimage and its significance in religious history. In recent years, making pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago has become very popular. Fr. Roszak explains why pilgrimage unveils our humanity and is an expression of hope. Pilgrimage just might be the…
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The Persian Gulf has long been a contested space--an object of imperial ambitions, national antagonisms, and migratory dreams. The roots of these contestations lie in the different ways the Gulf has been defined as a region, both by those who live there and those beyond its shore. Making Space for the Gulf: Histories of Regionalism and the Middle E…
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Follow My Camino (Pilgrimage) with TJ Bogan In this episode, we welcome TJ Bogan, the founder of Follow My Camino Travel Agency. We explore the differences between being a tourist and going on a pilgrimage and delve into the geographical, physical, and spiritual aspects of The Camino. We also discuss the significance of St. James and how he inspire…
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Strength to Strength welcomed Renee Miles to discuss how God’s instruction for sisters’ headcovering compliments His design for womanhood. There is an agreement among Christians that the verses in 1 Corinthians 11 are talking about a head covering, but this is where the agreement ends. Beyond that there is much debate and differences of opinion: Is…
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Star Wars is an American sci-fi franchise and logo designer Ian Paget's favourite brand. Ian's been feeling the force since he first saw C-3PO on a VHS sleeve as a child. While developing his career as a logo designer, he has come to realise that these are more than films. Star Wars, he suggests, is a primal brand that can teach entrepreneurs how t…
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In Worthy of Freedom: Indenture and Free Labor in the Era of Emancipation (University of Chicago Press, 2024), Jonathan Connolly traces the normalization of indenture from its controversial beginnings to its widespread adoption across the British Empire during the nineteenth century. Initially viewed as a covert revival of slavery, indenture caused…
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Strength to Strength welcomed Josh Wray for a discussion about discipleship modeled after Jesus. As disciples of Jesus, we are invited to follow Him in fellowship with other believers. Through the joys and challenges of interacting with other disciples, we are being conformed into the image of Christ. In this message, Josh will share what practical…
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Join us for an insightful discussion on the current state of European politics! In this episode, François Valentin delves into various political landscapes, starting with an in-depth analysis of France. He explores the nuances of French politics and extend their conversation to broader European political themes. Key Topics Discussed: - Overview of …
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Sherilyn Shirk. This delightful children’s book is a full-color, beautifully illustrated treasure for young children aged 2–10. “You Are Precious in His Sight” was designed by a mother of six, and dedicated to foster children. It introduces the child to Jesus as the Creator and Designer of all things good. Further, it assures the child that the hur…
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A Primer for Teaching Indian Ocean World History: Ten Design Principles (Duke UP, 2024) is a guide for college and high school educators who are teaching Indian Ocean histories for the first time or who want to reinvigorate their courses. It can also serve those who are training future teachers to prepare their own syllabi as well as those who want…
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Navigating Gender Theory with Jason Evert | R4H In this episode, we welcome Jason Evert, the internationally renowned speaker and author on issues of God's plan for love and sexuality and the co-founder of The Chastity Project with his wife Crystalina. We discuss his recent book Male, Female, Other? A Catholic Guide to Understanding Gender, and his…
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What Happens When We Die? | The Creed (Pt. 11) | DM In this season finale and the last episode in our series on the Creed, Dave and Mario discuss the four last things: death, judgment, heaven, and hell. They dive into the differences between the particular and general judgments, what happens at the end of the world when Jesus returns as Judge, and …
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Marshall is a British amplification company and designer Radim Malinic's favourite brand. A wall of Marshall speakers at a Motörhead gig changed everything for a 90s teenager called Radim. He'd never heard anything like it. As he grew up, this sound soulfully wove its way into his own creativity. This is a love letter to a brand that's a million mi…
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Running and securing an empire can get expensive–especially one known for its opulence, like the Mughal Empire, which conquered much of northern India before rapidly declining in the eighteenth century. But how did the Mughals get their money? Often, it was through wealthy merchants, like the Jhaveri family, who willingly—and then not-so-willingly–…
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Do We Have Supernatural Gifts? | Gilbert Rodriguez | CANDID A Reason for Hope CANDID's Alanis and Jimmy interview Gilbert Rodriguez, Associate Director of Adult Faith Formation for the Archdiocese of New York and Facilitator at Encounter School of Ministry. They discuss his faith journey, experience in the Charismatic Renewal of the Church, and how…
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From Fame to Faith: Joelle Maryn's Conversion Story | R4H While living the high-life of glamor and fame as a successful actress, owner of a cosmetic company, and model, and succumbing to the array of temptations this brought, God granted Joelle Maryn an amazing gift known as the Illumination of Conscience: she saw her entire life flash before her a…
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Strength to Strength welcomed Renita Petersheim to discuss a biblical view of what it means to be a person and why it is integral to our faith today. In Genesis 1 and 2, when God created the earth, particularly mankind, He pronounced “very good”. Sometimes that is hard to believe as we experience life through our bodies, personalities, sexuality, a…
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Strength to Strength welcomed Glenn Martin for a discussion about the yoke of Jesus. What does it mean that Jesus’ yoke is “easy” and his burden is “light?” In this Talk, Glenn discusses how our perception of God and the motivations for our obedience affect our joy – or lack thereof. Many Christians believe there is “pie in the sky by and by when I…
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Dr. Jared Zimmerer, the Content Marketing Director and Great Books adjunct professor for Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, joins us to discuss the value of studying the Humanities, especially the Great Books, and the formation of the moral imagination. Additionally, we discuss the significance of Russell Kirk and Christian humanists who were…
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Body and Soul: The Church and the Holy Spirit | The Creed (Pt. 10) | DM In this episode continuing our series on the Creed, we discuss the Church as the Body of Christ and the Holy Spirit as the soul of the Church, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, and is the Lord and Giver of both natural life and supernatural life (sanctifying grace). We …
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Strength to Strength welcomed Benjamin Harris to discuss artificial intelligence, and how to relate to its implications as it affects everyday life. Artificial Intelligence is ushering in a new era of questions, both in the workplace and in our lives. We’ll briefly work to separate the reality from the hype. Finally, we’ll touch briefly on how AI c…
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What Are Women Made For? | Kelly Wahlquist | CANDID Alanis from R4H Candid welcomes Kelly Wahlquist to the podcast studio for an episode all about women. They discuss what women are made for, the attributes women have, how the devil uses their purpose and attributes to plant seeds of doubt, and Kelly’s call to build up the body of Christ through he…
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In this episode, Kathleen Carr, founder of the Catholic Art Institute, joins us to discuss a pressing issue in the world of art education – the decline of teaching great art in contemporary art schools. Join us as we explore the rich legacy of classical art education, the skills and techniques that defined masterpieces, and why these traditional me…
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Thankyou is an Australian social enterprise and strategist Levina Kusumadjaja's favourite brand. Ending extreme poverty by selling personal care and cleaning products? Impossible. But that's exactly what Thankyou have set out to do. In the process, they have faced giants of global capitalism and brought devoted supporters into their ranks. Levina i…
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Surgeon, Soldier, and Sister | Sr. Deirdre Byrne | R4H In this episode, we welcome Sr. Deirdre Byrne (also known as Sr. DeDe), active missionary sister and superior of the Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. We discuss her Catholic upbringing and the important role her parents played in it, as well as her call to the religious li…
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What is the Paschal Mystery? | The Creed (Pt. 9) | DM In this episode, Dave and Mario continue their deep dive into the Creed, discussing the Paschal Mystery: the passion, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ. They describe the various sufferings of Christ and His death by crucifixion. Then they discuss how Jesus descended into hell a…
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Strength to Strength welcomed Beth Byler to discuss God’s design for women to be nurturing those around them. Do women naturally nurture? What is God’s call to us as women as we raise children, minister to our husbands, or reach outside our homes? How can we nurture each other as sisters? Can we nurture if we aren’t being nurtured? We want to raise…
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Strength to Strength welcomed Shawn Miller to discuss how the Gospel’s central tenant has been shaken, and how we can rebuild with a better understanding. To be a “kingdom person” means to be under the reign of God. Like earthly nations, Jesus’ kingdom has four components including a leader, constitution, domain, and citizens. However, in contrast …
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The Indian state of Kerala is one of the largest blocs of migrants in the oil economies of the Arab Gulf. Looking closely at the cultural archives produced by and on the Gulf migrants in Malayalam -- the predominant language of Kerala -- The Gulf Migrant Archives in Kerala: Reading Borders and Belonging (Oxford UP, 2024) takes stock of circular mig…
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Apparitions: Being Ready for Mary's Warnings | Doug Barry | CANDID Jack from R4H Candid and Dr. Hajduk from R4H "The Creed" series welcome Doug Barry to the podcast studio for an episode covering 20th-century Marian apparitions around the globe, being ready (but not anxious) for the end times, Marian devotion, and the Rosary. Doug shares some insig…
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Dr. Richard DeClue, Professor of Theology at the Word on Fire Institute, joins Bobby Mixa and Andrew Petiprin to discuss his new book The Mind of Benedict XVI: A Theology of Communion. Richard’s systematic presentation of Benedict’s thought demonstrates why Benedict should be considered one of the great theological minds of the last century.…
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In this colorful book, historian Sudev Sheth traces how a family of diamond dealers deployed wealth to play off political leaders and survive the collapse of the Mughal Empire. The story highlights the unique role played by Jain and Hindu bankers in the daily affairs of Islamic, Hindu, and early colonial forms of Indian government. Bankrolling Empi…
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The Importance of Effective Communication in the Church | Matthew Warner | R4H In this episode, we welcome Matthew Warner, the founder of Flocknote and author of Why They Follow published by Word on Fire. We discuss how he became passionate about the Catholic Faith and felt called to use his skills as a computer engineer to spread it. We learn abou…
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Strength to Strength welcomed Sam Baer to discuss this relevant topic to our time: the proper role of men as God intentioned from the Creation. For the second installment on God’s design for masculinity we take a look at who we are as leaders. All of us find ourselves in a leadership role whether it is in the church, home, or occupation. How do we …
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Strength to Strength welcomed Sam Baer to discuss this relevant topic to our time: the proper role of men as God intentioned from the Creation. How does society view masculinity and how does that relate to God’s design? How much has society influenced the church in regards to masculinity? Join us as we discover God’s design in the scriptures for me…
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In this conversation, Bobby and Andrew talk to Philip Bess, Professor of Architecture at the University of Notre Dame, about his recent article "Buildings, Polis, Landscape, Cosmos: Two Counter-Cultural Christian Humanist Academic Case Studies” and the basics of classical humanist urban design. Professor Bess introduces Our Lady’s Plan of Chicago 2…
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A Suffering God | The Creed (Pt. 8) | DM In this episode continuing our series on The Creed, David and Mario set up the coming discussions on the articles pertaining to the passion and death of Jesus. They ponder the questions: Why focus so much on the passion of Jesus if the Gospels and The Creed treat it in a very cursory way? Why does Pontius Pi…
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Discover what I'm on about at pilgrimagedesign.substack.com/p/free-branding-workbook-for-startups EPISODE TRANSCRIPT: www.pilgrimage.design/23-fifteen-minutes What is this podcast? Your brand + an emotional connection with your audience = success. But that middle part is tricky. I'm here to equip you to achieve it, through personal stories of indiv…
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Gary Miller. How can we make this world a better place? We watch with dismay as ungodly leaders are elected and evil advances. What can we do to bring change? What did Jesus do—and what did He refuse to do? Are there opportunities that we, like Jesus, should refuse? https://strengthtostrength.org/what-jesus-refused-to-do/…
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Bobby and Andrew talk to Dr. Kenneth Craycraft about his new book Citizens Yet Strangers: Living Authentically Catholic in a Divided America. Dr. Craycraft explains why Catholics in the United States today are liberal Protestants before they are anything else and why Catholic Social Doctrine matters for healing the divisions in contemporary America…
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2024 National Eucharistic Congress CEO | Tim Glemkowski | Candid A Reason for Hope CANDID's Alanis and Jack interview Tim Glemkowski, the CEO of the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress. They discuss the supreme importance of the Eucharist, devotion to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, the status of the 2024 National Eucharistic Revival, Catholic famil…
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