Best Rev. Brooks Podcasts (2024)

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Get to Know Rev. Dr. Deborah Brooks from St. Mark AME Church 22:39

4h ago22:39

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In some ways the story of Rev. Dr. Deborah Brooks is the story of returning. First, there was her returning to live in Cranford after spending the first ten years of her life in town. There was also returning to St. Mark AME church, first as a member and then as the pastor. In this week's episode hear about Rev. Brooks journey, a bit about the cong…

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Cranford Voice Actor Has Narrated Hundreds of Books, Starred in Anime Series 29:37

14d ago29:37

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Fans of anime are likely familiar with Yu-Gi-Oh!. Two of the main characters on the series are Marik Ishtar and Yami Marik. Both were voice by Cranford resident Jonathan Todd Ross. Today, Jonathan is a prolific audiobook narrator, having narrated nearly 500 books. On this week's Cranford Radio episode we talk about both roles, including getting an …

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Episode 28 - Sacrifice - Encouraging Moments w/Rev. Sandy B - August 15, 2024 14:34

4h ago14:34

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Encouraging Moments with Reverend Sandy B is a monthly podcast with a primary focus of nurturing the mind, body, soul, and spirit through the Promises of God and positive affirmations as it relates to everyday life. Rev. Sandy is on a mission to encourage people from all walks of life on their journey to an exuberant life. You're invited to listen …

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Blood Donations Are a Year-Round Need 13:37

22d ago13:37

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On Monday, August 12, the bloodmobile will be at the Community Center between 1 and 7 pm. Donors on Monday will be get a voucher for tickets to a Mets game. This week's guest on the podcast is Genevieve Toscano, an account manager with New Jersey Blood Services, a division of the New York Blood Center. We chat about why the need for blood increases…

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The One Where We Say Nuance 30x 1:41:46

11d ago1:41:46

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Send us a Text Message. In this special extended episode, Shani and Jesy discuss the nuances of patriotism, the announcement of VP Harris on the Democratic ticket, and more. Set some time aside because we definitely lost track of it! *Please note that we do discuss, with candid vulnerability, the unjust murder of Sonya Massey. The content is raw, r…

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TV-35 Manager Don Smith Looks Back at His First Year 20:10

11d ago20:10

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Cranford's TV-35 has been broadcasting for over three and a half decades. Don Smith is coming up on his one-year anniversary as the station's manager and he joins me on this week's podcast to talk about the changes that have happened at TV-35 during the past year. TV-35 today is available in far more ways that it once was. A live stream makes it av…

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Cranford's Newest Downtown Business - Savor Snack Shop 18:09

19d ago18:09

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Savor Snack Shop hopes to be opening at 18 North Union Avenue in early August. On this episode of Cranford Radio I speak with Jason Sanchez who, along with his wife Michele Santo, is a co-owner of the business. We talk about some of the products the store will carry, his previous retail experience and why he picked Downtown Cranford.…

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Child Focus - Advocates for Children in Need 19:51

26d ago19:51

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We like to think of childhood as a time of growing, learning and exploring. For some kids, however, they need adults outside their family to advocate for them when they are impacted by, or in danger of, abuse and neglect. Child Focus, formerly known as CASA of Passaic and Union Counties, provides professionals and volunteers to look out for the bes…

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I'm Scared Though 1:09:51

1M ago1:09:51

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Send us a Text Message. Shani and Jesy are back and talking about the election. Note: This conversation happened one day before the shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania. That and other topics will be discussed in future episodes. Support the Show.By Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

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Episode 27 - Truth - Encouraging Moments w/Rev. Sandy B - July 15, 2024 17:09

2M ago17:09

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Encouraging Moments with Reverend Sandy B is a monthly podcast with a primary focus of nurturing the mind, body, soul, and spirit through the Promises of God and positive affirmations as it relates to everyday life. Rev. Sandy is on a mission to encourage people from all walks of life on their journey to an exuberant life. You're invited to listen …

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Tosho-con Returns to Cranford Community Center 13:35

1M ago13:35

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An art form which has drawn fans from around the world will be featured at the Cranford Community Center on Saturday, July 20. Tosho-con brings together not just manga and anime but cosplay, workshops, special guests and more. Joining me this week on the podcast is Marissa Lieberman, the head of reference services for the Cranford Public Library. W…

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Builders General Supply and the Shaheen Family - Long-Time Cranford Institutions 22:20

2M ago22:20

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Folks who have been around Cranford for a while will remember Builders General Supply Company. The business had its start in 1931 on Centennial Avenue. The store was founded, and is still owned, by the Shaheen Family. In this episode of Cranford Radio I speak with TJ Shaheen, the executive vice president of Builders General. We talk not only about …

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Forging Queer Leaders: A Conversation with Col. Bree Fram and Dr. Liz Cavallaro 42:07

2M ago42:07

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Liz Cavallaro and Bree Fram know something about leadership. Liz teaches military leaders at the US Naval War College and Bree is a colonel in the US Space Force. The two combined to write a newly published book, Forging Queer Leaders. In June I had the opportunity to chat with both of them during an author talk sponsored by the Cranford Public Lib…

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Bloodoath of the Patriots — New Book from Cranford Author Ben Chewey 13:15

2M ago13:15

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A veteran finds herself torn between oaths she took for her country and her family. That's the premise of Bloodoath of the Patriots, a book published this year by Cranford resident Ben Chewey. On this week's episode we talk about the book, his time in Cranford schools, both as a student and a substitute teacher, and his plans for future literary en…

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Episode 26 - Protection - Encouraging Moments w/Rev. Sandy B - June 15, 2024 16:40

3M ago16:40

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Encouraging Moments with Reverend Sandy B is a monthly podcast with a primary focus of nurturing the mind, body, soul, and spirit through the Promises of God and positive affirmations as it relates to everyday life. Rev. Sandy is on a mission to encourage people from all walks of life on their journey to an exuberant life. You're invited to listen …

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Cranford's Connection to an Infamous 1890s Murder in New York City 27:53

2M ago27:53

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On this week's episode I'm revisiting an 1891 murder case in Lower Manhattan. Over 133 years later, the case still draws interest. A Cranford resident, George Damon, played a role in this unsolved crime. How Brown is the co-author, along with his wife Nina, of a book about the homicide, East Side Story: 1891 Murder Case of Carrie Brown and he's my …

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Calvary Lutheran Church Calls Kathryn Irwin as New Pastor 33:49

3M ago33:49

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Following the retirement of Rev. Carol Lindsay, who served the church for many years, Calvary Lutheran Church has called Rev. Kathryn Irwin to be pastor. Cranford Radio chatted with Pastor Kat about her growing up years in rural Pennsylvania, why she decided to become a pastor and about her personal journey identifying as queer.…

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Meet Township Committee Member Paul A. Gallo 16:16

3M ago16:16

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The newest member of the Cranford Township Committee is Paul A. Gallo. In this episode of Cranford Radio we get to know a bit about Paul, including his work life, why he decided to serve on the committee and some of what he hopes to accomplish.By Bernie Wagenblast

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YWCA Union County: Empowering Women 26:30

3M ago26:30

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While the YWCA Union County has been serving the community for over a century, they had a forced new beginning in 2019 when their headquarters in Elizabeth burned to the ground. The building may have been lost, but the work continued. Today, the organization is preparing to move into a rebuilt facility. On this week's episode, I speak with Kathryn …

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Looking Inward, Living Outward with Daniel Wolpert 1:03:23

3M ago1:03:23

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Our guest this week on The Well QA is Daniel Wolpert. We discuss his newest book "Looking Inward, Living Outward". Daniel Wolpert, a healer and student of the spiritual life, worked as a research scientist, psychologist, farmer, and teacher, before earning his Masters of Divinity degree at San Francisco Theological Seminary (SFTS). Co-founder and E…

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Rev. Bethany- Our Tapestry 1:01:05

3M ago1:01:05

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Send us a Text Message. Check out the latest episode with Rev. Bethany Peerbolte as we chat about her 1001 New Worshipping Community, Our Tapestry, her rising popularity as the "Tik Tok Pastor" and all the things she is leaning into these days in this thing we call church! Support the Show.By Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

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Downtown Street Fest Pivots with Changes In Store 17:13

3M ago17:13

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For over two decades Downtown Cranford streets have hosted Sunday street fairs. A new vendor, Marketspace Vendor Events, is behind the event taking place Sunday, May 19th. The company is owned by Cranford residents Kim and Kevin Kraemer. The event is run by the Cranford Area Chamber of Commerce. On this week's podcast I speak with Kevin and Kim, as…

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A Reckless Lover of People 57:57

3M ago57:57

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Send us a Text Message. Join Shani and Jesy as they chat with Rev. Lydia Tembo. Take a beat, feel the calm of Lydia's presence, and prepare to think big things! We love Lydia and so will you! Let's Go! Support the Show.By Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

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It's been a minute...or a month 1:10:44

4M ago1:10:44

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Send us a Text Message. Life gets busy, but we are still here! Welcome back to the show! Support the Show.By Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

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Dr. LaDonna Sanders Nkosi 43:12

3M ago43:12

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Send us a Text Message. Shani goes solo today with Rev. Dr. LaDonna Sanders Nkosi, a companion in their Seed Fellowship cohort. Be changed and transformed by Dr. LaDonna's story and truth! Support the Show.By Hosts: Shani McIlwain & Jesy Littlejohn

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Imago Dei Drives Innovation with Carlos Huerta 53:20

3M ago53:20

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Rev. Dr. Kenda Creasy Dean reminds us in her new book, Innovating for Love, that we don’t create new things for the sake of change, for innovation’s sake, but rather so that we can love better. We are always finding new ways to love our neighbors in the ways Jesus calls us to love. Carlos Huerta, the Executive Director of the Center for Community T…

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Episode 25 - Unity - Encouraging Moments w/Rev. Sandy B - May 15, 2024 16:01

4M ago16:01

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Encouraging Moments with Reverend Sandy B is a monthly podcast with a primary focus of nurturing the mind, body, soul, and spirit through the Promises of God and positive affirmations as it relates to everyday life. Rev. Sandy is on a mission to encourage people from all walks of life on their journey to an exuberant life. You're invited to listen …

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Beau Underwood and Brian Kaylor 33:14

4M ago33:14

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Disciples of Christ Pastor Beau Underwood and religion journalist Brian Kaylor have written a new book, "Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism" that is out with Chalice Press. Be sure to use the code BAPODCAST on Chalice Press' website and get a percentage off the book.…

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A Cranford Tradition Closes After 112 Years 10:24

4M ago10:24

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A lot has changed when it comes to hair since the Cranford Barber Shop opened. Crew cuts gave way to long hair. Getting a haircut also meant getting a shave for many men and while they were waiting they might have their shoes shined. The shop, which had its last day on April 27, cut the hair on countless Cranford kids and adults. It was one of the …

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The Love of God and Love of Humanity is One Love with Jonathan Brooks 48:55

3M ago48:55

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Pastah J, as his friends and parishioners affectionately call him, is a remarkable testament to the notion that innovating is what happens when you love the people you are with. We often make innovation out to be the next, big, creative, tech, cool thing when really it's about figuring out how to love our neighbors better and how to more deeply and…

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Cranford Dramatic Club Stages Hair 15:45

4M ago15:45

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There's much about the current political state in the US that is shared with the 1960s. Both periods are seen by many as a time of division. Anti-war protests and civil rights are very much in the news. The Cranford Dramatic Club brings us back to the 1960s with the final production of their current season with the musical Hair. Cranford Radio spea…

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A Platform that Empowers People with Moy Mendez 43:18

3M ago43:18

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Our Locke Innovative Leaders offer a powerful picture of what is possible for the church. They don’t just see a need, they see great potential that exists in that need, and they respond with the next faithful step, always gathering others to help create and build. It’s remarkably consistent. Moy Mendez, a pastor in Chicago and the Executive Directo…

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Chair Molly Kellett Talks About the Role and Responsibilities of the Planning Board 18:41

4M ago18:41

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Most major building projects in Cranford require hearings and approval of the Cranford Planning Board. If you're not involved yourself in a project, you may not be aware of the board does. On this week's podcast I speak with the chair of the Planning Board, Molly Kellett, to learn about what the board does and how it does its work.…

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Network Building for Outsized Impact with Rev. Dr. Heber Brown, III 52:54

4M ago52:54

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We are so excited about this season of the Igniting Imagination Podcast as Rev. Dr. Kenda Creasy Dean and Rev. Lisa Greenwood have conversations with four exceptional, innovative faith leaders who are profoundly influencing the way we think about the church’s mission and witness. It’s stunning and inspiring! Our guest this week is Rev. Dr. Heber Br…

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Downtown Cranford Sponsoring Business Development Series 16:56

5M ago16:56

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A Cranford-based organization, the UCEDC, working with Downtown Cranford and the Cranford Theater is holding a four-part series designed to give Cranford business owners tools they can use to grow their business. Mary Adelman, a business consultant with the UCEDC, will be leading one of the sessions. She's my guest this week on Cranford Radio to ta…

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Episode 24 - Grateful - Encouraging Moments w/Rev. Sandy B - April 15, 2024 16:52

5M ago16:52

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Encouraging Moments with Reverend Sandy B is a monthly podcast with a primary focus of nurturing the mind, body, soul, and spirit through the Promises of God and positive affirmations as it relates to everyday life. Rev. Sandy is on a mission to encourage people from all walks of life on their journey to an exuberant life. You're invited to listen …

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Cranford Public Library Director Kathy Cannarozzi 19:48

5M ago19:48

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It's National Library Week and to mark the occasion my guest on this episode of the Cranford Radio podcast is Kathy Cannarozzi, the director of the Cranford Public Library. We chat about a variety of topics including her first year at the library, the plans to expand the children's section and the CPL's role as a book sanctuary.…

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Facing Reality, Claiming Leadership in the Church Today 39:49

4M ago39:49

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Have you enjoyed Season 10 of our Igniting Imagination Podcast as much as we have?! We started with Margaret Wheatley and we are ending the season with two remarkable innovative leaders, who also happen to be part of our leadership learning and innovation team, Rev. Kathi McShane and Derrick Scott, III. If you haven’t been listening, this conversat…

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Keeping New Jersey Moving - Chris Feinthel of New Jersey DOT 25:22

5M ago25:22

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Often, the highway infrastructure of the state is taken for granted. We hop in our cars and drive from place to place with little thought of what's necessary to let it happen. When something goes wrong, however, we quickly realize how fragile our infrastructure can be. Chris Feinthel, Assistant Commissioner for Operations in the New Jersey Departme…

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Cranford Journalist and Children's Author Dinah Dunn 13:30

5M ago13:30

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You may know Dinah Dunn through her work as a writer and reporter for TAPinto Cranford. Your grade school kids may know her through the books she's written for Scholastic Books. On this week's podcast I talk to Dinah about what she's learned about Cranford since joining the online news site in September and how she writes to encourage young relucta…

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Amanda Kukis: FUNctional Speech + Language 19:00

5M ago19:00

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When you're a parent, especially with young children, you keep a close eye on your kids. You want to give them everything they need to thrive and you're on the lookout for any areas in which they need help. It's a big moment when they say that first word, and from there advance to simple sentences and build their vocabulary. Some kids need help in …

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Malcolm Guite 45:13

6M ago45:13

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The Rev. Dr. Malcolm Guite is a famed British poet, Anglican priest, and scholar of the English language. His work has garnered the attention of His Majesty King Charles III and Archbishops of Canterbury both former and present. An avid pipe smoker and Tolkien enthusiast, he stops by Beloved Journal to speak with the Rev. Dr. Robert W. Lee on all t…

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Jennifer Love: Union County Daughters of Ireland 'Irishwoman of the Year' 13:07

6M ago13:07

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On this St. Patrick's Day weekend we talk with Cranford resident Jennifer Love. Jennifer was named the Irishwoman of the Year by the Union County Daughters of Ireland. The honor is just one facet of her story. She is a long-time Realtor and currently manages the Westfield office of Weichert Realtors. She's also served as an advocate for Emma's Law,…

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Union County School and Cranford Businesses Partner to Aid Students with Disabilities 14:50

6M ago14:50

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A number of Cranford business have teamed with the Work Readiness Academy, part of the Union County Educational Services Commission, to prepare students for work following their schooling. Josh Bornstein, director of the academy and a Cranford resident, joins me on the podcast this week to talk about the program. Also joining us on the episode is D…

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Shaping our Biblical Imaginations with Dr. Eric Barreto 47:10

5M ago47:10

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In this week’s episode of the Igniting Imagination Podcast, we talk with professor Eric Barreto who invites us into a biblical imagination for our work together. We love how he reminds us to keep coming back to the good news of Jesus. Yes! That is what inspires us, forms us, equips and animates us! We hope this conversation gives you a new imaginat…

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The Rev. Dr. Durrell Watkins 28:49

6M ago28:49

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Today we welcome the Rev. Dr. Durrell Watkins to the podcast. Dr. Watkins is the Senior Pastor of the Sunshine Cathedral in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Sunshine Cathedral is an open and affirming community of faith that is predominately made up of LGBTQ+ folk in the greater Fort Lauderdale area. Join us as we discuss his work and viewpoint from where…

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Township Attorney Ryan Cooper 11:48

6M ago11:48

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Serving as the township attorney is just one of the responsibilities of Ryan Cooper. In addition he has a law practice in town and he also serves as the chairman of the Cranford Democratic Municipal Committee. On this week's episode we learn about his role as Cranford's lawyer and his years going to high school on Sandy Hook and how he spent the fo…

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Cultivating an Indigenous Worldview with Dr. Randy Woodley 57:15

6M ago57:15

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Dr. Randy Woodley, professor, scholar, farmer, and indigenous American, speaks of indigenous ways of leading that seem, on the surface, to be counter-intuitive, and yet as we sit with them, we see how resonate with Jesus’ teachings they are. We are so curious what you think as you listen. What do we have to learn from indigenous cultures about lead…

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Brooke Stanford 20:47

6M ago20:47

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Join us as we welcome Brooke Stanford to the podcast. Brooke is a designer, fashion and style brand developer, and fashion buyer. We talk about what it takes to see beauty in things that others would appreciate, and how that plays into our everyday lives.

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Cranford's New Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch Spot: Toast City Diner 17:19

6M ago17:19

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"Peace, Love & Pancakes" is the phrase Toast City Diner uses to describe themselves. Truth is, they are much more than that. The restaurant at the corner of South and Walnut avenues has a menu that offers a variety of foods from breakfast staples such as omelettes to gourmet grilled cheese. Co-owners Amy Russo and Adam Torine chat with me about the…

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