Best Professor Winn Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #246 - Neo-Calvinism & The Cultural Mandate with Dr. N. Gray Sutanto 46:36

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In this episode we’re joined by Rev. Dr. N. Gray Sutanto, who is Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Washington, DC, and the author or editor of several books on Neo-Calvinism and the theology of the Dutch theologian Herman Bavinck, including translating into English some of his previously untranslated wor…

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Episode #245 - The Hermit As A Little Church with Br. Christian Matson, PhD 1:06:23

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In this episode, we're joined by Br. Christian Matson, Ph.D., who is a Hermit in the Catholic Diocese of Lexington and the director of a theatre company focused on suicide prevention called Earendel Theatricals (earendelonstage.com). Over the course of our conversation, Br. Matson tells us about his unique journey to religious life, first as someon…

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Episode #244 - The Dominican Order of Preachers with Rev. Dr. Isaac Augustine Morales 52:23

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In this episode we're joined by Rev. Dr. Isaac Augustine Morales, OP, who is Associate Professor of Theology at Providence College, an ordained Catholic priest, and a member of the Order of Preachers. Over the course of our conversation, Fr. Morales tells us about his journey in joining the Order of Preachers, what is distinct about the Dominican O…

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Episode #243 - Benedictine Monasticism with Br. John Baptist Santa Ana 45:56

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Carrying on in our series on monasticism and religious orders, in this episode we’re joined by Br. John Baptist Santa Ana, who is a monk in the Benedictine Order at St Andrew’s Abbey in California, and a student at the University of Notre Dame studying Greek Patristics. Over the course of our conversation, Br. John Baptist talks with us about his p…

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Episode #242 - The History of Monasticism with Rev. Dr. Greg Peters 49:06

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In this episode we’re joined by the Rev. Dr. Greg Peters, who is Professor of Medieval and Spiritual Theology in the Torrey Honors College of Biola University, an Anglican priest, and the author of several books on Monasticism, including The Monkhood of All Believers: The Monastic Foundation of Christian Spirituality (published by Baker) and The St…

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Episode #241 - The Divine Heartset in Philippians with Dr. Crispin Fletcher-Louis 1:03:45

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In this episode we're joined by Dr. Crispin Fletcher-Louis, who is a Fellow at the University of Gloucestershire and the author of the book that we’re discussing in this episode, The Divine Heartset: Paul’s Philippians Christ Hymn, Metaphysical Affections, and Civic Virtues (published by Cascade). Over the course of our conversation, we talk about …

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Episode #240 - Embedded Genres with Professor Jeannine Brown 48:19

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In this episode we’re joined by Professor Jeannine Brown, who is David Price Professor of Biblical Foundations at Bethel Seminary, a member of the NIV translation committee, and the author of a number of books on Hermeneutics and the Gospels as well as the book that we’re excited to discuss in this episode, Embedded Genres in the New Testament: Und…

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Episode #239 - Modern Genre Theory with Rev. Dr. Andrew Judd 1:04:20

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In this episode we’re joined by Rev. Dr. Andrew Judd, who is Deputy Principal and Lecturer in Old Testament at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia, and the author of the book we’re discussing in this episode, Modern Genre Theory: An Introduction for Biblical Studies (published by Zondervan Academic). Over the course of our conversation, Dr. Judd…

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Episode #238 - Christian Dominionism & Nationalism with Dr. Valerie Hobbs 59:09

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In this episode we're joined by Dr. Valerie Hobbs (@vhobbs5), Senior Lecturer in the School of English at the University of Sheffield and author of No Love in War: A Story of Christian Nationalism (@MayflyBooks). In this episode we discuss Dr Hobb’s autoethnographic book about growing up in Christian Dominionism and the violence she witnessed and e…

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Episode #237 - The Life of Eugene Peterson with Dr. Winn Collier 54:19

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In this episode we're joined by Dr. Winn Collier (@winncollier), Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Christian Imagination and Director of the Eugene Peterson Center for Christian Imagination at Western Theological Seminary (@westernsem) and author of A Burning in My Bones: The Authorized Biography of Eugene Peterson (@authenticmedia). In …

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Episode #236 - The Art of Biography Writing with Lucy S. R. Austen 42:30

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In this episode we're joined by Lucy S. R. Austen (@LucySRAusten) writer, editor, and author of the biography Elisabeth Elliot: A Life (@crossway). Over the course of our conversation, we discuss the process of biography writing and how one seeks to tell the story of a complex and influential person like Elisabeth Elliot. We explore the various cul…

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Episode #235 - The Art & Purpose of Life Writing with Dr. Charles Marsh 1:18:41

3M ago1:18:41

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CW: suicide and mental health In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Charles Marsh, Commonwealth Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the Project on Lived Theology (@LivedTheology) at the University of Virginia and author of Strange Glory: A Life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer (@AAKnopf) and Evangelical Anxiety: A Memoir (@HarperOneBooks). In this …

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Episode #234 - Sexvangelicals with Jeremiah Gibson and Julia Postema 56:24

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In this episode we’re joined by Jeremiah Gibson and Julia Postema, licensed psychotherapists and certified sex therapists based in Utrecht, The Netherlands, hosts a podcast called Sexvangelicals. As we talk about in our discussion with them, their specialization as therapists is helping couples coming out of negative religious backgrounds. In our c…

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Episode #233 - The Christmaker with Professor James McGrath 1:02:49

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In this episode we’re joined by Prof. James McGrath, who is the Clarence L. Goodwin Chair in New Testament Language and Literature at Butler University and the author of the book that we’re discussing here, Christmaker: A Life of John the Baptist (published by Eerdmans). Over the course of our conversation, we talk about biographical details that w…

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Episode #232 - Ministers of Propaganda with Dr. Scott Coley 1:03:19

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In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Scott Coley, who is Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary’s University, and the author of the book we’re discussing in this episode: Ministers of Propaganda: Truth, Power, and the Ideology of the Religious Right (published by Eerdmans). Over the course of our conversation, we talk about the i…

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Episode #231 - The Legacy of Slavery in Edwards, Wesley, and Whitefield with Dr. Sean McGever 1:05:44

4M ago1:05:44

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In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Sean McGever, who is Area Director for Young Life in Phoenix and teaches at Grand Canyon University, and who is the author of Ownership: The Evangelical Legacy of Slavery in Edwards, Wesley, and Whitefield (published by IVP). Over the course of our conversation, Dr. McGever informs us about the relationship that …

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Episode #230 – Augustine & The Problem of the Christian Master with Dr. Matthew Elia 1:06:56

4M ago1:06:56

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In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Matthew Elia, who is assistant professor of theology, race, and environment at Saint Louis University, and the author of The Problem of the Christian Master: Augustine in the Afterlife of Slavery (published by Yale University Press). Over the course of our conversation we talk about what Augustine had to say abou…

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Episode #229 - The Qu'ran in Conversation with the Bible with Prof. David Pechansky 52:25

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In this episode we’re joined by Prof. David Pechansky, who is Professor Emeritus at the University of St. Thomas, and the author of the book we’re discussing in this episode, Solomon and the Ant: The Qu’ran in Conversation with the Bible (published with Cascade). Over the course of our conversation we talk about various thematic parallels that emer…

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Episode #228 - The Hope in Our Scars with Aimee Byrd 56:09

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In this episode we’re joined by Aimee Byrd, who is the author of a number of books, including the one we’re discussing on this episode, The Hope in Our Scars: Finding the Bride of Christ in the Underground of Disillusionment (published with Zondervan). In our conversation, Aimee points to the hope that she has in the midst of the negativity that sh…

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Episode #227 - Learning to Disagree with Dr. John Inazu 46:04

4M ago46:04

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In this episode we’re joined by Dr. John Inazu, who is the Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law and Religion at Washington University in St. Louis, and the author of the book that we discuss in this episode, Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and Respect (published by Zondervan). Over the co…

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Episode #226 - Hurt and Healed by the Church with Ryan George 55:44

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CW: sexual and physical abuse, spiritual abuse, grooming, molestation, childhood trauma In this episode we're joined by Ryan George, who is the author of Hurt and Healed by the Church: Redemption and Reconstruction After Spiritual Abuse. During our conversation, Ryan tells us his story, which centers on how his father was an abusive pastor in the I…

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Episode #225 - The Fundamentals of a Recovering Fundamentalist with Gabriel Gordon 1:05:29

5M ago1:05:29

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In this episode we’re joined by Gabriel Gordon, who is a master’s student in Theology at Marquette University and the author of the book that we discuss in this episode, The Fundamentals of a Recovering Fundamentalist: Reorienting towards the True, Good, and Beautiful (Wipf & Stock). In our conversation, Gabriel talks about how he deconstructed his…

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Episode #224 - The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism with Dr. Daniel Hummel 1:00:47

5M ago1:00:47

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In this episode we’re talking about Dispensationalism with Dr. Daniel Hummel, who is the Director of the Lumen Center and Upper House in Madison, WI, a research fellow in the History Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the host of the UpWords podcast, and the author of The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism: How the Evangelical Battl…

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Episode #223 - Paul and the Resurrection of Israel with Dr. Jason Staples 1:11:24

5M ago1:11:24

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In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Jason Staples, who is Asst Teaching Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at North Carolina State University, and the author of The Idea of Israel (CUP) as well as the more recent book that we’re discussing in this episode, Paul and the Resurrection of Israel (also with CUP). Over the c…

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ELTPR074: Vocabulary Report 009 [Preview] 5:38

6M ago5:38

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Build your word power with the upcoming review of Vocabulary Report #9. Stay tuned for valuable insights and tips! Hello and welcome to Episode 74 of the English Language Test Preparation Radio podcast. Every two weeks, premium subscribers learn three less common vocabulary terms, three collocations, idioms, and phrasal verbs, and a proverb. Today'…

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Episode #222 - Gospel Media with Dr. Nicholas Elder 55:46

6M ago55:46

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In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Nicholas Elder, who is Associate Professor of New Testament at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary and the author of the book that we discuss in this episode, Gospel Media: Reading, Writing, and Circulating Jesus Traditions (published by Eerdmans). Over the course of our conversation, Dr. Elder talks a…

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ELTPR073 - TOEIC Listening – 5 Tips to Know 7:42

6M ago7:42

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Are you ready for a high score on the TOEIC Listening test? Hello and welcome to Episode 73 of the English Language Test Preparation Radio podcast – you’re going to learn about the following to boost your test score: The TOEIC Listening is a long exam and you need to be alert and ready for the types of questions the test takers have made for you. T…

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Episode #221 - Pilgrim Journey with Professor Curtis Freeman 1:01:31

6M ago1:01:31

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In this episode we’re joined by Professor Curtis Freeman, who is Ruth D. Duncan Director of the Baptist House of Studies and Research Professor of Theology and Baptist Studies at Duke Divinity School, and he’s the author of Pilgrim Letters, and the book that we’re excited to discuss in this episode, Pilgrim Journey. In our conversation we talk abou…

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ELTPR072: Vocabulary Report 008 [Preview] 5:48

6M ago5:48

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Enhance your vocabulary skills with the upcoming review of Vocabulary Report #8. Stay tuned for valuable insights and tips! Hello and welcome to Episode 72 of the English Language Test Preparation Radio podcast. Every two weeks, premium subscribers learn 3 less common vocabulary terms, 3 collocations, idioms, and phrasal verbs, plus a proverb. Toda…

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Episode #220 - Multilingual Church with Dr. Jonathan Downie 58:43

6M ago58:43

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In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Jonathan Downie (PhD, Heriot-Watt University), who is a Consultant Interpreter and Researcher in Multilingual Churches, and the author of Multilingual Church: Strategies for Making Disciples in All Languages (w/ William Carey Publishing). Over the course of our conversation, Dr. Downie articulates the importance …

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ELTPR071 - Your Candidate Briefing for the PTE Essay 9:56

6M ago9:56

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Are you ready for a high score on the PTE Academic Essay? Hello and welcome to Episode 71 of the English Language Test Preparation Radio podcast – you’re going to learn about the following to boost your test score: 1)Pre-Writing Process 2)Structure and Substance 3)Essential Elements 4)The PTE Essay Grading Criteria. Get the highest score possible o…

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Episode #219 - Jesus Was A Refugee with Dr. Barnabas Aspray 46:58

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Dr. Barnabas Aspray is Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at St. Mary's Seminary and University in Baltimore, MD and the author of a recent article in the academic journal, Modern Theology, called "Jesus Was A Refugee: Unpacking the Theological Implications." In this episode Dr. Aspray addresses the topic of the refugee crisis around the wo…

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ELTPR070: Vocabulary Report 007 [Preview] 6:40

7M ago6:40

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Enhance your vocabulary skills with the upcoming review of Vocabulary Report #7. Stay tuned for valuable insights and tips! Hello and welcome to Episode 70 of the English Language Test Preparation Radio podcast. Every two weeks, premium subscribers learn 3 less common vocabulary terms, 3 collocations, idioms, and phrasal verbs, plus a proverb. Toda…

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Episode #218 - Trauma & The Trinity with Rev. Dr. Scott Harrower 58:50

7M ago58:50

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CW: violence against children, assault, domestic partner violence, adverse religious experiences, suicide Rev. Dr. Scott Harrower is Lecturer in Christian Thought at Ridley College and an ordained minister in the Anglican Church. In this episode, Revd Dr. Harrower offers a theological response to trauma through the doctrine of the Trinity–reflected…

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ELTPR069: Get Your Candidate Briefing for TOEIC Speaking 8:09

7M ago8:09

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Are you ready for a high score on the TOEIC Speaking test? Hello and welcome to Episode 69 of the English Language Test Preparation Radio podcast – you’re going to learn about the following to boost your test score: Format of the TOEIC Speaking Test Preparing for the TOEIC Speaking Test Helpful Resources Get the highest score possible on the TOEIC …

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Episode #217 - Trauma-Informed Evangelism with Dr. Elaine Heath and Dr. Charles Kiser 49:56

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CW: adverse religious experiences Dr. Charles Kiser is a pastor and theologian with Storyline Christian Community in Dallas, TX, and Dr. Elanie Heath is the former Dean of Duke Divinity School and the author of The Mystic Way of Evangelism and Loving the Hell Out of Ourselves (and Others). In this episode, we talk about Dr. Kiser’s and Dr. Heath’s …

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ELTPR068: Vocabulary Report 006 [Preview] 5:44

7M ago5:44

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Stay tuned for a preview of Vocabulary Report #6 to sharpen your vocabulary skills! Hello and welcome to Episode 68 of the English Language Test Preparation Radio podcast. Every two weeks, premium subscribers learn 3 less common vocabulary terms, 3 collocations, idioms, and phrasal verbs, plus a proverb. Today's episode is a preview of the full epi…

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Episode #216 - Trauma-Informed Preaching with Dr. Matthew Kim 42:05

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CW: murder, depression Dr. Matthew D. Kim is the Professor of Practical Theology; Holder of the Hubert H. and Gladys S. Raborn Chair of Pastoral Leadership at Truett Seminary at Baylor University. In this episode, Dr. Kim introduces us to his book Preaching to People in Pain (Baker Academic, 2021) and his broader philosophies around trauma informed…

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ELTPR067: How Can Modal Verbs Improve My Writing 7:53

7M ago7:53

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Psst...do you know how to use modal verbs to improve your English writing? Hello and welcome to Episode 67 of the English Language Test Preparation Radio podcast – you’re going to learn about the following to boost your test score: Review of Common Modals How Modals Impress Test Graders Boost your writing score before the big exam day! Know how to …

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Episode #215 - PIVOT with Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer 56:55

7M ago56:55

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CW: adverse religious experiences, church-related trauma, narcissistic leaders Dr. Scot McKnight is Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary and Laura Barringer is an author and a Kindergarten Teacher. In this episode, they summarize their two recent books (A Church Called Tov and Pivot). In the first part, in the light of abuse related to W…

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ELTPR066: Vocabulary Report 005 [Preview] 6:14

8M ago6:14

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Stay tuned for an upcoming review of Vocabulary Report #5, aimed at boosting your word power. Don't miss out! Hello and welcome to Episode 66 of the English Language Test Preparation Radio podcast. Every two weeks, premium subscribers learn 3 less common vocabulary terms, 3 collocations, idioms, and phrasal verbs, plus a proverb. Today's episode is…

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Episode #214 - Trauma & Moral Injury with Dr. Brian Powers 53:06

8M ago53:06

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CW: wartime violence, civilian casualities, suicide Dr. Brian Powers is Vann Fellow in Christianity and the Armed Forces and Executive Director of the International Centre for Moral Injury at Durham University. In this episode Dr. Powers defines the term “moral injury” and helps us to understand some of the applications of this term with respect to…

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ELTPR065: Getting a 5 On TOEFL Writing 10:55

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Learn how to get the highest score possible on the TOEFL Writing test! Hello and welcome to Episode 65 of the English Language Test Preparation Radio podcast – you’re going to learn about the following to boost your test score: The 2 Writing Tasks To Get a 5 Don't risk a low TOEFL writing score! Know how to score a 5.0 on each task before the test!…

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Episode #213 - Trauma & The Hebrew Bible with Dr. Alexiana Fry 1:03:18

8M ago1:03:18

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CW: sexual assault, forced migration, intimate partner violence. Dr. Alexiana Fry is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Copenhagen and the author of Trauma Talks in the Hebrew Bible. In this episode, we talk about how she began working on this topic as well as several different texts that have or could be read in light of trauma (e.g., …

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ELTPR064: Vocabulary Report 004 [Preview] 6:06

8M ago6:06

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Get ready for a review of Vocabulary Report #4 to improve your vocabulary! Hello and welcome to Episode 64 of the English Language Test Preparation Radio podcast. Every two weeks, premium subscribers learn 3 less common vocabulary terms, 3 collocations, idioms, and phrasal verbs, plus a proverb. Today's episode is a preview of the full episode avai…

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Episode #212 - Ecological Trauma with Dr. Tim Middleton 43:42

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Dr. Tim Middleton is Tutorial Fellow in Theology & Director of the Centre for Baptist Studies at Regent’s Park College at Oxford University. In this episode, we talk about ecological trauma—the trauma experienced by the earth and as a result of climate change and other ecological conditions. Dr. Middleton explains how his work intersects with traum…

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ELTPR063: PTE - Repeat Sentence - Candidate Briefing 9:14

8M ago9:14

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Don't let the Repeat Sentence task on the PTE Academic exam lower your score! Welcome to Episode 63 of the English Language Test Preparation Radio podcast – PTE - Repeat a Sentence - Candidate Briefing. Check out the valuable content in today's episode: The Repeat Sentence Task How to Defeat The Task Helpful Pointers Get the highest score possible!…

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Episode #211 - Racial Trauma with Pastor Juliet Liu 1:02:33

8M ago1:02:33

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CW: microaggressions, institutional trauma, intergenerational trauma Pastor Juliet Liu is a co-pastor of Life on the Vine in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, and she serves as Chair of the Board for Missio Alliance. In this episode, we talk about what constitutes racial trauma, how this occurs differently in different environments, how intergenera…

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ELTPR062: Vocabulary Report 003 [Preview] 6:58

8M ago6:58

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Stay tuned for a preview of Vocabulary Report #3 to sharpen your vocabulary skills! Hello and welcome to Episode 62 of the English Language Test Preparation Radio podcast. Every two weeks, premium subscribers learn 3 less common vocabulary terms, 3 collocations, idioms, and phrasal verbs, plus a proverb. Today's episode is a preview of the full epi…

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Episode #210 - Trauma & Mental Illness with John Andrew Bryant 58:21

9M ago58:21

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CW: suicidal ideations, obsessive compulsive disorder In this episode we’re talking about trauma and mental illness with John Andrew Bryant. John Andrew Bryant is a caregiver, writer, and part-time street pastor in a small steel town outside Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and he is the author of A Quiet Mind to Suffer With, published in 2023 with Lexham…

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