Best Toyama Podcasts (2024)

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159 - Theater and Story, with Liz Jacobsen 49:04

3d ago49:04

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Liz Jacobsen shares about teaching theater to high schoolers and about the power of art and storytelling to transform us. Liz Jacobsen is a theater teacher, currently teaching at Stadium High School in Tacoma, Washington.

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158 - Astrophysics and Faith, with Jennifer Wiseman 1:07:33

17d ago1:07:33

1:07:33

Jennifer Wiseman shares about the journey of her finding a career in science, the interactions and connections between science and faith, and the upcoming solar eclipse. Jennifer Wiseman is an astrophysicist, author, and speaker, and she is director emeritus of the program of Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion (DoSER) for the American Associ…

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Ruth Padilla DeBorst & Stories from Living in Intentional Community 18:00

23d ago18:00

18:00

Join us in this episode as we talk to Dr. Ruth Padilla DeBorst about intentional community and ecological justice & how it's lived out at Casa Adobe in Costa Rica. Dr. DeBorst is a professor of World Christianity at Western Theological Seminary, part of the networking team for INFEMIT (a gospel-centered fellowship of mission theologian-practitioner…

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Adam Taylor & A Hope for Christian Faith and Politics 24:19

30d ago24:19

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Join us in this episode as we talk to Reverend Adam Taylor about the role churches can have in this divided society and examples of how faith can intersect with public policy. Reverend Adam Taylor is the President of Sojourners, an ecumenical Christian organization that works to advance justice and peace, and the author of "A More Perfect Union: A …

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157 - Faith and Public Life, with Michael Wear 39:02

1M ago39:02

39:02

Michael Wear talks about the state of politics in the United States and the ways our faith is interwoven with public life. Michael Wear is founder, president, and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life.

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Eboo Patel & Christian Faith in the Public Square 22:08

1M ago22:08

22:08

Join us in this episode as we talk to Eboo Patel about what a pluralistic nation needs from Christians. Eboo Patel is the Founder and President of Interfaith America, the leading interfaith organization in the United States. Under his leadership, Interfaith America has worked with governments, universities, private companies, and civic organization…

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Episode 11: Irish Rock and Some Green Stones 8:10

1M ago8:10

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Top o' the mornin' to ya's, Back Lovers! Not only has Spring sprung, but St. Patrick's Day is around the corner, which means lots of green socks, green beer and the pastoral sounds of Irish folk-rock band, The Pogues. Keeping on the theme of green, we dig deep into the history of jade in Japan and Niigata's key role in its production, especially in…

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Brian Zahnd & The Cross for Salvation and Beyond 24:34

1M ago24:34

24:34

Join us in this episode as we talk to Brian Zahnd about the role of the cross as well as new ways of looking at the cross as a kaleidoscope, in order to inform how we respond to aspects of Christian life and to justice issues in our society. Many of the insights he shares can be found in his latest book entitled The Wood Between the Worlds. Brian Z…

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156 - Our Stories and God’s Providence, with Esau McCaulley 51:25

2M ago51:25

51:25

Esau McCaulley, discussing his new memoir, reflects on the way we tell Black stories and how we make sense of our narratives for the glory of God. Esau McCalley is assistant professor of New Testament at Wheaton College and the author of Reading While Black and How Far to the Promised Land, among other works.…

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Melissa Borja & What Churches Can Learn From Hmong Refugees 24:23

2M ago24:23

24:23

Join us in this episode as we talk to Dr. Melissa Borja about what the Christian church can learn to host and welcome refugees. She offers advice on how churches can be better hosts to refugees and talks about how her book, Follow the New Way, examines the good and bad of church refugee resettlement. She encourages us to be curious about the storie…

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Justin Fung and Spiritual Formation for Activists 25:21

2M ago25:21

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Join us in this episode as we talk to Justin Fung about spiritual formation, activism, and opportunities we have to be formed in God's image. Rev. Dr. Justin Fung serves as the Pastor of Leadership & Spiritual Formation at Christ City Church in Washington, DC & is an Affiliate Assistant Professor of Missional Leadership at Fuller Theological Semina…

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155 - Christian Social Action, with Nikki Toyama-Szeto 54:02

2M ago54:02

54:02

Nikki Toyama-Szeto shares about her work leading Christians for Social Action, the organization’s commitment to cultivating faithful engagement with issues of justice, and her experience as a Japanese American woman in leadership. Nikki Toyama-Szeto is executive director of Christians for Social Action.…

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Darren Calhoun & Stories of Black Queer Christians 23:36

2M ago23:36

23:36

Join us in this episode as we talk to Darren Calhoun about his experience collecting stories of black queer Christians as they journey into and out of the church. Darren is a co-host on the Second Sunday podcast and producer for online shows that are reaching BIPOC Queer audiences with messages of support and healing. He is also the Digital Pastor …

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Jenny Yang & Refugee Resettlement 21:55

2M ago21:55

21:55

Please enjoy this encore presentation of this episode (originally aired on January 26, 2022). Since the United States pulled out of Afghanistan in August 2021, 76,000 Afghan refugees have been brought to the United States for resettlement. On this episode of 20 Minute Takes, Nikki Toyama-Szeto chats with Jenny Yang, Vice President of Policy & Advoc…

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154 - Evangelicalism and Extremism, with Tim Alberta 59:47

2M ago59:47

59:47

Tim Alberta takes a deep dive into the contemporary state of American Evangelicalism in a time of extremism. Tim Alberta is a journalist, author, and staff writer for The Atlantic.

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Kristyn Komarnicki & Unity Beyond Agreement 23:43

3M ago23:43

23:43

This week on 20 Minute Takes, Nikki Toyama-Szeto talks with Kristyn Komarnicki about facilitating dialogue across difference. She works primarily in the divisions that emerge in the church and LGBTQ+ Christians and speaks on what it takes to move toward unity beyond agreement. Kristyn is the Senior Director of Dialogue and Convening at Christians f…

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Episode 10: Detectives and Powdery Slopes 10:29

3M ago10:29

10:29

Hey all you Snow Bunnies, It's full-blown winter all over, especially with Season 4 of HBO's awesome series "True Detective". Moonshine, murder and mountains of snow in Alaska's outback! However, if that's not your thing, there are plenty of other ways to spend the colder months, and that's zipping down the beautiful Japanese mountains. We dive hea…

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Eddie Kaufholz and Storytelling for Activists 23:04

3M ago23:04

23:04

This week on 20 Minute Takes, Nikki Toyama-Szeto talks with Eddie Kaufholz about storytelling in community, advice for gatekeepers of stories, and how stories fuel the Christian imagination for a just future. Eddie leads the communications and marketing team at Bread for the World and previously worked for International Justice Mission. You can fin…

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153 - The Legacy of the Vineyard Movement, with Caleb Maskell 38:45

3M ago38:45

38:45

Caleb Maskell discusses the beginnings of Vineyard USA, which is celebrating its 50th year, and the hopeful future ahead. Caleb Maskell is the associate national director of theology and education for Vineyard USA.

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Heidi Weaver-Smith on Advocacy & Presence 19:45

3M ago19:45

19:45

This week on 20 Minute Takes, Nikki Toyama-Szeto and activist Heidi Weaver-Smith talk about the power of presence and unpack some of the dynamics around Ohio's recent anti-trans laws. They discuss the power of presence, of curiosity and provide tips for what Christian witness looks like, regardless of one's position on the issues. You can find Heid…

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Leroy Barber & Neighborhood Economics 21:12

3M ago21:12

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This week on 20 Minute Takes, we talk with Leroy Barber about his work as the Executive Director of Neighborhood Economics. Listen in as he and Nikki discuss how Christians can show up in their neighborhoods for good, the importance of convening economic resources with practitioners, and how to integrate economics as a communal practice. You can fi…

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152 - On Thriving, with Pamela Ebstyne King 39:11

3M ago39:11

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Pamela Ebstyne King discusses her research and work on the topic of thriving, as well as her new podcast, With & For. Pamela Ebstyne King is Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science and executive director of the Thrive Center for Human Development.

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Christmas Episode: Niigata's 5 Great Ramen 12:42

4M ago12:42

12:42

Happy Holidays, Back Lovers! Since you've all presumably been good this year, Santa's giving all of us a real treat: full bowls of steaming delicious ramen from Niigata! But not just any ol' bowl, no; these are Niigata's 5 Great Ramen (新潟５大ラーメン) from all over the prefecture. We'll be stopping by the original shops, waxing over the stories and saliv…

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The 50th Anniversary of the Chicago Declaration 15:20

4M ago15:20

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This week on 20 Minute Takes, Nikki takes us on a history lesson to mark the 50th anniversary of the Chicago Declaration of Evangelical Social Concern. In Chicago, 50 years ago, over Thanksgiving weekend, a group of concerned Christian leaders gathered to ask how their faith should inform how they show up in the public space. The result was the dra…

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151 - Against Toxic Polarization, with Andrew Hanauer 52:07

4M ago52:07

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Andrew Hanauer describes the work of bridging the deep divides in American politics, the church, and faith communities more broadly. Andrew Hanauer is the president and CEO of the One America Movement. We invite you to take a brief listener survey at fuller.edu/survey in order to help the Conversing team guide the future of the show.…

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Kathy Khang and Matt Mikalatos on Loving Disagreement 32:04

5M ago32:04

32:04

This week on 20 Minute Takes, we talk with authors Kathy Khang and Matt Mikalatos about their new book, "Loving Disagreement". They discuss ways to move beyond civility, to engage across difference. Their new book, "Loving Disagreements" was released in October, 2023. You can find Kathy on all social media platforms: @mskathykhang Matt can be found…

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Jason Chu & Gospel Imagination 24:31

5M ago24:31

24:31

This week on 20 Minute Takes, we talk with Jason Chu. He's a rapper, public theologian, and activist. He and Nikki talk about Gospel imagination, and having a Christian faith that navigates today's complexities and contradictions. He shares from his new album "We Were the Seeds." You can listen to Jason's music on streaming platforms like Spotify, …

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150 - The Transformative Power of Gospel Music, with Stephen Newby 54:38

5M ago54:38

54:38

Stephen Newby reflects on the ability of Gospel music to invite all people in and what that means for today’s world and church. Stephen Michael Newby is the inaugural holder of The Lev H. Prichard III Endowed Chair in the Study of Black Worship and also serves as Professor of Music and Ambassador for The Black Gospel Music Preservation Program at B…

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Episode 8: Eggs and Flamin' Pots 10:37

5M ago10:37

10:37

Put on your aprons and light up your kilns, Back Lovers! Due to the weather taking a chilly turn, one of the best ways to stay warm is to fill your belly with those most useful protein ovals: eggs! Lots o' ways to cook 'em, but we touch on the simple yet elegant omelette. The kitchen's no place to be scared of! You know what they say, "You can't ma…

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149 - Race and the Evangelical Church, with Jemar Tisby 55:34

5M ago55:34

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Jemar Tisby reflects on Tom Skinner’s impactful speech “Racism and World Evangelism,” delivered at the 1970 Urbana Missions Conference, and considers the ways it resonates with the reality of the American church today. Tom Skinner’s speech can be listened to here. Jemar Tisby is the author of The Color of Compromise, How to Fight Racism, and, most …

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