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Expertly-curated progressive politics, news, and culture produced by leftist humans, not algorithms or AI. This is an award-winning podcast that dives deeply into a wide range of national and international issues facing society and governments. We draw from hundreds of sources of progressive news and commentary. Est. 2006. Save time by listening to a range of perspectives on a focused topic in each episode and be introduced to new sources you will not have come across on your own!
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The Bible After-Hours

The Foul-Mouthed Preacher

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Satire of evangelical churches mixed with some practical, progressive theology! The Foul-Mouthed Preacher seeks to speak the language of the people, challenge the Church's views of Scripture & Tradition, and bring the Church back to the normal people.
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The Signal

Bucks County Beacon, LLC

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The Signal, a podcast by The Bucks County Beacon, will shine a light on the right-wing extremist currents streaming though Bucks County and beyond. Twice a month we will talk to guests who will help listeners navigate these perilous political waters by providing insight, analysis, and organizing solutions so that we can steer the community toward calmer, saner progressive routes.
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Website: https://marinawell.com/ Pr. Marie Duquette, with 20 years of sound theological preaching, brings the Bible into current events in this podcast. FROM HER LINKED-IN PROFILE - "I've been a progressive pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) for twenty years, including leading four separate congregations in three states, each with a different emphasis. In that time I've lead a rural congregation through building a church, which included a summer in which several youn ...
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Why I Stay

Patheos, John Osburn

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There are lots of podcasts and articles about why so many people are leaving religion, but a more interesting question to ask is why people stay, especially those who have been judged, shamed, demonized, or abused by their religious communities. In Why I Stay, we tell stories of faithfulness in the face of judgement, hurt, and betrayal.
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Jump into the transformative world of "Words For Change Podcast," a thought-provoking podcast hosted by Rev. Lionel Bailey. Designed for those seeking inspiration and direction, this show delves into the power of change, transformation, and progress in our lives. With every episode, Lionel Bailey, gives his unique blend of spiritual insight and contemporary relevance, sharing stories, and interviews that motivate listeners to embrace positive changes in their personal and communal lives. Roo ...
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Historically the modern evangelical church has been pretty prescriptive about what you must believe. And if you are uncertain in those beliefs, your faith is called into question. What if you could hold spirituality and uncertainty in tension? I believe that you can. And when you do, you understand what it means to be deeply spiritual but rather uncertain.
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Unshaken Faith

Alisa Childers & Natasha Crain

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It takes conviction and courage to stand unshaken in a culture where the battle rages between the authority of God and the millions who obey the authority of the self. Alisa Childers and Natasha Crain will help you be equipped, emboldened, and encouraged to speak truth without fear, to love the way God loves, and to stand firm no matter the cost.
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We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation might look like.
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Upside Down Podcast

Kayla Craig, Lindsy Wallace, Patricia Taylor, Alissa Molina

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Upside Down Podcast is an ecumenical podcast at the intersection of justice, spirituality, and culture. Join us for conversations about God's Upside Down Kingdom. No topic is off limits. Upside Down Podcast is a collaborative Christian podcast co-founded by Kayla Craig and Lindsy Wallace. Some of our most popular guests have included Christena Cleveland, Dr. John Perkins, Shane Claiborne, Jo Saxton, Father Greg Boyle, Shannan Martin, and Dominique Gilliard. Popular episodes have featured the ...
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Dave Tomlinson is an Anglican priest and founder of The Holy Shed community He's the author of many books including How To Be A Bad Christian, Black Sheep & Prodigals and The Post-Evangelical. Dave's a popular speaker and regular contributor to Pause For Thought on BBC Radio 2.
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Realize the main stream media is broken? Looking for alternative places to stay informed about the most important topics of our day? Look no further. Indie Thinker with Reed Uberman hosts fascinating conversations with key thought leaders on the subjects of culture, causes, politics, and faith. If you like what you hear don’t forget to rate, review and share with friends. To continue to hear more great guests please consider supporting the show.
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Like Minded Deviants

Dr. Lindy Backues, Justin Stewart-Fritz, Jon-Michael Odean

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Like-Minded Deviants with Dr. Lindy Backues, Jon-Michael Odean, and Justin Stewart-Fritz is a podcast that seeks to deviate from the norm. As two of Lindy’s former graduate students, Justin and Jon-Michael bring an extended friendship with him cultivated over years, enriched by their present ministries, life as educators, a good dose of grassroots practitioning, and deep respect as close friends and colleagues. Each week these three come prepared to engage in a provocative conversation. A co ...
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Considering the Bible's saintly reputation, it packs surprising gore, horror, and depravity. As well as beauty, wisdom, and tedium. For millennia, the Bible has held Western culture captive to its strange stories of ancient people trying to figure out God. Maybe you're not religious, but you're curious about the Bible. Maybe you grew up in church, but you're looking for a new way to relate to the Bible. Welcome! We're Sam and Amanda. We're obsessed with the Bible. Sam is a liberal Presbyteri ...
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Democracy depends on a free press, a government for the people, a just legal system and separate-but-free church. Yet, we have a corrupt U.S. president, a partisan Supreme Court, a power-hungry white evangelical bloc and a lazy press - which is revealing just how much our American values are being sold out. With a lot of informative guests and a few F-bombs, co-hosts Laurie Lattimore-Volkmann and Brad Raley are going to change that.
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Curiosity meets inspiration. My mission: to connect with interesting individuals and uncover what makes them truly fascinating. In each episode, I engage in conversations with people who share a common trait: a remarkable ability or relentless drive to move forward and achieve growth. I created this podcast because I’m a curious soul, always eager to learn. There are so many amazing people out there, each with unique stories and insights. What ties my guests together is their passion for pro ...
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Center for Baptist Leadership

Center for Baptist Leadership

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The Center for Baptist Leadership podcast aims to cultivate courageous and biblical Baptist leadership for 21st-century America. Our mission is to revitalize the Southern Baptist Convention from within, defend it from those who seek its destruction, and serve as a better Baptist voice in the public square. Learn more at www.centerforbaptistleadership.org.
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This is a talk show by progressive Christians for… well, we don’t care who listens. We want to bring up conversations that we know are happening in a lot of Christian communities and bring them to the forefront, with some levity and our tongues planted firmly in cheek. We know there are a lot of people of faith who support equal rights for everyone, who know that love is love, who believe that #BlackLivesMatter, who want to engage with faith in a different way than their parents did, and who ...
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C3 Church Global, is family of over almost 600 churches in 58 countries around the world. Founders and Leaders, Ps Phil and Christine Pringle, maintain a 40-year passion to see cities changed by the love of God, and people growing into their full capacity in church life and leadership. In this podcast, you will find empowering devotionals, updates and equip sessions with C3 Church pastors and leaders; as well as rich conversations with friends in ministry on all things church and leadership.
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From Therapy to Social Change

Mick Cooper & John Wilson

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We believe that insights and practices from the realm of therapy can contribute to a better world for all. At least, that's our hope... In an era marked by climate crisis, conflicts, and escalating inequality, any positive contribution is surely welcome. But what, more specifically, can the fields of therapy, psychology, psychiatry, and mental health offer to create a more equitable, sustainable, and flourishing world? This is the question we aim to explore in this podcast series. Hosted by ...
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Air Date 11/2/2024 The cult of Trump isn't just about Trump, it's religion and patriarchy reacting to a moment of global economic and climactic instability. But those organizing the religious right aren't just reacting to their environment, they've also been planning for a very long time. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3…
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LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/indiethinker Brandan Roberson is a well know progressive influential the "side B" movement, today we debate the biblical accounts and need for hell. 🔴 SPONSORS CMG Home Loans: https://www.cmghomeloans.com/mysite/beth-eubanks Herbal Alchemy: bit.ly/indiethinker 🔴 GIVING https://giv.li/uegxj0 This show and future live …
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Rotimi Adeoye is a writer and Opinion Columnist at The Daily Beast, covering topics such as American history, voting rights, and constitutional law. He has appeared on MSNBC and various podcasts, and his writing and advocacy have been featured in Teen Vogue, MSNBC, The New Republic, The American Prospect, and Axios. With a background as a speechwri…
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Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation…
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Air Date 11/15/2024 Today’s episode is a remix of multiple past episodes but was inspired by one in particular from just back in July of this year, #1645, when we were making a point of demonstrating what a sham the idea of conservative economic populism is. Well, now that Trump has been reelected - seemingly because regular folks were hoping he’d …
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Curtis Chang, Russell Moore, and David French get in their feels about Trump's win. 🔴 Get our weekly devotionals and newsletter 🔴Enjoy free e-books and audio books 🔴 Watch groundbreaking films indiethinker.org/support 💵 Show Sponsors: Selah Ridge: selahridgetreesort.com (Promo Code - indiethinker10) CMG Home Loans: cmghomeloans.com/mysite/beth-euba…
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Air Date 11/12/2024 It's easy enough to look into one industry at a time to see what's going wrong, but today we're looking at what is so often lurking in the background of higher prices, lower quality goods and services, and, ultimately, many failing businesses: Private Equity. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or ema…
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Thanks for listening. I appreciate your support. Say hi and let me know you enjoyed the episode. Also, suggest topics for a future episode. Can political leaders truly embody Christian values, or do they merely exploit them for personal agendas? Join us as we unravel this intricate question by drawing insights from influential thinkers like Nietzsc…
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With Trump's victory a new era of media becomes a reality. 🔴 Get our weekly devotionals and newsletter 🔴Enjoy free e-books and audio books 🔴 Watch groundbreaking films indiethinker.org/support 💵 Show Sponsors: Selah Ridge: selahridgetreesort.com (Promo Code - indiethinker10) CMG Home Loans: cmghomeloans.com/mysite/beth-eubanks Faith Comes By Hearin…
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Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation…
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Air Date 11/8/2024 The Best of the Left team holds a special post-election discussion available to all listeners to present the initial takes on the election as well as our own reactions and suggestions for how to move forward. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com To hear all of our team dis…
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Become a member: indie thinker.org/support On Tim Cast IRL Sam Seder and Tim Pool go head to head on the issue of life. 🔴 SPONSORS CMG Home Loans: https://www.cmghomeloans.com/mysite/beth-eubanks Herbal Alchemy: bit.ly/indiethinker 🔴 GIVING https://giv.li/uegxj0 This show and future live shows are made possible by you. Thank you for giving your tax…
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Each month we hear a faith building devotional from one of our C3 Church Global Team and Regional Directors. Our November devotional is from our ‘C3 Reach Regional Director, and Lead Pastor of C3 Ryde, Ps Richard Green. Taking us through a study of Philippians 4, Ps Richard reminds us that true leadership in the church isn’t about avoiding difficul…
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In Today's LIVE episode of the CBL Podcast, William Wolfe sits down with David Schrock & Steve Gentry to discuss why Christians must vote and what is at stake in the 2024 election. #WilliamWolfe #DavidSchrock #SteveGentry #Election #Trump #Harris #Abortion #Character #Values #Faith #Christian #Baptist #Vote #Results Steve Gentry, Ph.D. is the Lead …
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Send us a text All Saints Sunday is a day in the church in which we remember all those we have loved who have died -- all the saints. Today's Gospel reading tells the story of Jesus, when he wept because Lazarus had died, and when he resurrected Lazarus, even though he had been dead four days. The reading from Revelation gives us glimpses into what…
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Air Date 11/5/2024 There's big money in politics, and then there's 2024. The role and influence of billionaires have taken on new shapes and patterns as the threat of fascism has made itself undeniably known. From the candidate and campaigners to those acquiescing to the mere threat of power, billionaires are everywhere you look at this election se…
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LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/indiethinker On Honestly Ben Shapiro and Sam Harris debate who the best candidate for president is. 🔴 SPONSORS CMG Home Loans: https://www.cmghomeloans.com/mysite/beth-eubanks Herbal Alchemy: bit.ly/indiethinker 🔴 GIVING https://giv.li/uegxj0 This show and future live shows are made possible by you. Thank you for giv…
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LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/indiethinker Think Christian thoughts before you go to the polls. 🔴 SPONSORS CMG Home Loans: https://www.cmghomeloans.com/mysite/beth-eubanks Herbal Alchemy: bit.ly/indiethinker 🔴 GIVING https://giv.li/uegxj0 This show and future live shows are made possible by you. Thank you for giving your tax deductible offering t…
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Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation…
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LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/indiethinker In a debate with progressive, Brandan Robertson, I highlight the modern mythology of moral relativism and how it impacts what we believe. 🔴 SPONSORS CMG Home Loans: https://www.cmghomeloans.com/mysite/beth-eubanks Herbal Alchemy: bit.ly/indiethinker 🔴 GIVING https://giv.li/uegxj0 This show and future liv…
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What if your identity is a tapestry of diverse threads, each contributing to a complex, vibrant whole? This episode invites you to uncover the intricate intersections of queerness and autism with our insightful guest, Danny, an autistic and queer existential coach. Danny's journey of self-discovery as a queer person with a late autism diagnosis she…
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Air Date: 10-31-24 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon and Erin discuss: - How neoliberalism is fucking up renewable energy transitions - Marketing and why the viral Stanley Cup never should have gone viral - How big tech is heavily surveilling school kids without any oversight - How the fossil fuel industry has infiltrated higher education BestOfTheLeft.com…
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LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/indiethinker Joe Rogan and Donald Trump created the biggest interview in American politics but it was not televised. 🔴 SPONSORS CMG Home Loans: https://www.cmghomeloans.com/mysite/beth-eubanks Herbal Alchemy: bit.ly/indiethinker 🔴 GIVING https://giv.li/uegxj0 This show and future live shows are made possible by you. …
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Air Date 10/29/2024 Trump has only come close to perfecting the grift of the American conservative, he certainly didn't invent the strategy. Today we look at some current and past grifts and explore why they work. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Full Show Notes | Transcript BestOfTheLef…
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Thanks for listening. I appreciate your support. Say hi and let me know you enjoyed the episode. Also, suggest topics for a future episode. Facing life's inevitable struggles is not just about survival but about choosing growth and transformation. Inspired by John Maxwell's philosophy, we explore how to turn challenges into stepping stones for pers…
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Send us a text “…You will know the truth and the truth will make you free.” So says Jesus in one of his most well-known quotes, so much so that even non-believers say it, especially when trying to convince someone who is resistant to hear the truth from which they turn away. Today’s sermon explains the truth and the freedom that Jesus was referring…
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Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation…
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Original Air Date: 2/14/20223 Today, we take a look at some origins, alternatives and misunderstandings of capitalism from the Dutch East India Company, to Adam Smith and up through the planned obsolescence and marketing that have tricked us all into working far harder than necessary while failing to make us happy. Be part of the show! Leave us a m…
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In this Equip Session we join Ps John Pearce (C3 Church Global Executive Director) and Ps Sam Picken (C3 Church Global Exec Team) as they dive into the often challenging topic of church finances. This podcast will reinforce key teaching on the biblical truths of tithing, and provide practical advice and lessons on how to wisely, and effectively, ra…
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How can we engage with progressive thought leaders? It might be different from how you might engage with a biblical scholar who believes the Bible is the Word of God, or even a secular atheist who believes in objective truth. In today’s podcast, Natasha and Alisa offer some tips that might help you navigate discussions with progressive Christians, …
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LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/indiethinker Kamala Harris is struggling with the male vote. Tim Poole goes on Uncensored to discuss why. 🔴 SPONSORS CMG Home Loans: https://www.cmghomeloans.com/mysite/beth-eubanks Faith Comes By Hearing: faithcomesbyhearing.com Selah Ridge: selahridgetreesort.com (indiethinker10) 🔴 GIVING https://giv.li/uegxj0 This…
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CW: Suicide, trauma, abandonment, sexual abuse, alcoholism, rape, slavery, self-harm, homophobia. What happens when privilege, trauma, and leadership intersect within the walls of a boarding school? We invite you to join our compelling conversation with Tom Greaves, Piers Cross, and Jonny Lovett, as they unravel their personal journeys through the …
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Anne Nelson is an award-winning author and journalist who has published a wide range of works dealing with human rights and freedom of expression. Her most recent book is Shadow Network: Media, Money, and the Secret Hub of the Radical Right, which describes the alliance of billionaires and Christian Nationalists who helped bring Trump to power. Tod…
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The Church above preaches that the world outside their four walls are filled with sinners and the people in their buildings are perfect. Many churches teach this implicitly but would never say so explicitly. These Churches pray words that sound good and they try by any means to make everyone act more like them. . This is the Underground Church wher…
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LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/indiethinker Matt Chandler, Josh Howerton, and James Ward give messages leading up to one of the biggest elections of our lifetime. 🔴 SPONSORS CMG Home Loans: https://www.cmghomeloans.com/mysite/beth-eubanks Herbal Alchemy: bit.ly/indiethinker 🔴 GIVING https://giv.li/uegxj0 This show and future live shows are made po…
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Air Date 10/22/2024 This is your one-stop reference guide to every issue that is being wrongly blamed on immigrants as the Trump campaign rhetoric turns evermore fascist and xenophobic. Be part of the show! Leave us a message or text at 202-999-3991 or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Full Show Notes | Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get B…
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Join and Support us on Substack: https://themessyreformation.com/ Check out the Abide Project: https://www.abideproject.org We love the Christian Reformed Church; we want to see reformation in our denomination; and we recognize that reformation is typically messy. So, we’re having conversations with pastors throughout the CRC about what reformation…
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BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Hear the Full Show, Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Air Date: 10-20-24 Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon and Erin discuss: - Yet another GOP animal abuse horror - Why weather machine conspiracy theories took off so easily - The questionable UAE organization trying to control rain with cloud seeding - Why more extreme weather i…
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