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Glorious Things

Shannon Ruddy and Ashley Simmons

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Join us as we explore the complexities of faith, spirituality, and personal growth, offering a safe space for open conversations and thought-provoking discussions. Each episode, we dive deep into the process of questioning and reevaluating beliefs, sharing personal stories, experiential insights, and discussing how we navigate this life-changing journey.
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Do you want to live a Beautiful Life that reflects the truth of who YOU are? Be bold and courageous as you step into your heartfelt desires? How does trusting yourself fully, and connecting with your Soul’s purpose sound? The Unplanned Mom Podcast is a potent mix of real life stories, practical spiritual teachings, and a community to help guide you for eternity. This is the place for inspiration, with down-to-earth tools to help you pivot and continue to live your best life beyond your wilde ...
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Everyday Trans Activism

Mandy Giles, Parents of Trans Youth

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Mandy Giles of Parents of Trans Youth spotlights the journeys and wisdom of remarkable individuals fighting for transgender rights and equality so we can be inspired in our own advocacy. Through candid and engaging conversations, we’ll discover their unique origin stories, the experiences that shaped them, and the causes that drive their activism. www.parentsoftransyouth.com
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Breakthroughs

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

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Breakthroughs is a podcast about groundbreaking research and the scientists leading these discoveries at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. We are driven by our mission to transform the practice of medicine and profoundly impact human health beyond the individual patient. We believe better answers only come from discovery.
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Dark Obsessions True Crime

Carissa Swalls and Ashley Mullen

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Are you a little obsessed with the dark world of true crime? Do you constantly watch all the docuseries, listen to podcast, and read books on murder, mystery, the missing and everything in between. Do you hear about a case and go down the ever-ending rabbit hole to get all the information you can find. If this is you, Welcome to our Dark Obsessed true crime world. Join us each week for our Dark Obsessions True Crime podcast that Carissa and Ashley have discussed for several years now. They w ...
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”Jesus Loves Addicts” is a podcast that explores the transformative power of faith and the Gospel in the lives of those struggling with addiction. Each episode features personal stories of recovery, interviews with experts in the field, and practical advice for individuals and families affected by addiction. The show aims to offer hope, encouragement, and guidance for those seeking to break free from the cycle of addiction and find healing through the love and grace of Jesus Christ.
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Our Faith Our Country

Jason Bryant Jennings

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Our Faith Our Country Podcast, discusses walking with Christ and the importance of faith in America's foundation. OFOC is hosted by former pro football coach and sports executive Jason Bryant Jennings.
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Northwestern Medicine physician-scientist Jaehyuk Choi, MD, PhD joins the show again to discuss another breakthrough. This time for lupus, a chronic autoimmune condition affecting 300,000 Americans that can cause inflammation in many body parts, including joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart and lungs. Findings by Choi and his lab membe…
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Episode 15 is with Callie Butcher, a Dallas-based attorney, community leader, and vocal advocate for the rights of the LGBTQ+ community. Can you believe Callie traveled from Dallas to Austin 20 TIMES during the 2023 Texas legislative session?? (and became a meme along the way) AND she ran for Congress, making history as the first openly transgender…
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Special Guests: Chris & Wendy Brewer Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace Chris and Wendy Brewer share their redemptive journey through drug addiction, crime, and incarceration on the Jesus Loves Addicts podcast. They discuss their path to recovery through faith-based…
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Special Guest: Lauren Rector Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace Lauren Rector, a single mother from Pensacola, shares her compelling journey from addiction to recovery. Listen as she shares the profound impact of her renewed relationship with her family and son and …
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#14 This episode’s guest is Brigitte Bandit! Brigitte (she/they) is a drag queen and activist based in Austin, TX. She’s known as the "Dolly of ATX" and is a cast member at Oilcan Harry’s, Coconut Club, and Cheer Up Charlie's. Their advocacy work for the LGBTQIA+ community includes testifying at the Texas Capitol and serving on the City of Austin’s…
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Special Guest: Jennifer Gaspard Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace Jennifer shares her journey of overcoming opiate addiction from a young age due to prescription pain medication. She emphasizes the importance of community, faith, and breaking away from harmful envi…
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Natasha Owens returns to OFOC to discuss her new hit song "The Chosen One" as well her time with President Donald Trump's administration. Watch The Chosen One Music Video Follow Jason on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JasonBryantJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Us on Social Media IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FaithCountryPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FaithCountryPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Natasha's O…
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Special Guest: Justin & Ashley Anderson Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace Justin and Ashley share their journey from addiction and despair to redemption through unwavering faith in Christ, emphasizing the power of support, honesty, and perseverance in overcoming ch…
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#13 This episode’s guest is Joelle Espeut! Joelle (she/her) currently serves as the Program Director at the Normal Anomaly Initiative in Houston, overseeing their advocacy and leadership programs. She is deeply committed to community and political activism, including serving on the board of trustees of the Houston LGBTQ+ Political Caucus, and is th…
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Special Guest: Warren Dedeaux Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace Leave your 30-second testimony at JesusLovesAddicts.com Warren's testimony begins with the absence of his father and the tragic loss of his mother, which led to a descent into substance abuse and depre…
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Special Guest: E.C. Simmons Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace Leave your 30-second testimony at JesusLovesAddicts.com E.C. Simmons shares her inspiring journey of overcoming alcohol addiction through faith, family support, and the transformative power of God's grac…
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This week is a little different. We discuss the most controversial topics of the Mica Miller case. 30 year old Mica Miller was said to have died by suicide on April 27, 2024. After a 911 call she made wanting to see if they could find her location because she wanted her family to be able to find her. There are so many unanswered questions about thi…
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When 15-year-old goes home not feeling welling on the eve of July 4th, while her mom is helping a friend. When her mom comes home to find out that her daughter was gone. Missing for over 4 years the police thinking she just ran away and the case going cold. 4 years later after remains were found and identified as Megan. What really happened to Mega…
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#6: This episode’s guest is Lauren Ashley Simmons! In this bonus episode, we’re talking with Lauren about why she’s running for Texas State Representative in District 146 and why this Democratic primary is so important for LGBTQ+ Texans, particularly trans kids. Also joining us are Brad Pritchett, Deputy Director at Equality Texas, and “Melanie,” t…
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Special Guests: Kayne & Jennifer Troutman Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace Leave your 30-second testimony at JesusLovesAddicts.com Kayne and Jennifer's story is one of addiction, redemption, and faith. They met during their darkest days, battled addiction, and fou…
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For decades, Marcus Peter, PhD, has drilled into an area of research focused on cell death and the roles of toxic and protective short RNAs, with the goal of developing a novel form of cancer treatment. Now, this same line of research has led Peter’s team to uncover new insights into the cause of Alzheimer's disease. In this episode, Peter explains…
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Special Guest: Brittany Crabtree Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: ⁠⁠America's Thrift Stores⁠⁠ Produced by: ⁠⁠Home of Grace In Part 2 of Brittany's story, she shares her battle with addiction, her struggles, and her inspiring journey to recovery. Her story offers an intimate look at her journey to recovery, seeking…
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Riley Simmons is an upcoming motivational speaker and a current member of the track and field team at the University of Memphis. Follow Jason on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@JasonBryantJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find Us on Social Media IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FaithCountryPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FaithCountryPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Riley's IG: @riley.simmonsss ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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#12 This episode’s guest is Ben Greene! Ben (he/him) is a trans man, transgender advocate, and educator who has spoken internationally on topics surrounding transgender inclusion. After coming out at 15 in small-town Connecticut and giving a popular TEDx talk at Brandeis University, Ben has devoted his career to spreading empathy, education, and st…
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We're back, and we are talking all things vampires! Our friend K.B. Casimir stops by to discuss her debut novel, "Bloodlust", a paranormal vampire romance set in New Orleans. We cover all of our favorite vampire books and movies and decide who is the MOTHER of horror. More on "Bloodlust:" "In the heart of enchanting New Orleans, Sebastian Beliveau …
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After working an overnight shift at Lowe's young Brittany McGlone went to her boyfriends house and fell asleep. After her boyfriend leaving with his mom and dad to visit his grandma and returning home found Brittany murdered in his bed. Who is responsible for this crime? Facebook: Dark Obsessions True Crime Podcast https://www.facebook.com/DarkObse…
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Episode 610 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. This week we talk about it being cool to be a vegan, but, not cool to be intolerant of people who are not vegans. Hell must have frozen over because Chris "I'll never use Android" Ashley, is now using Android. And connecting two pairs of headphones to the same device via Bluetooth is k…
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New advances in digital pathology are revolutionizing the analysis of disease, paving the way for greater accuracy and efficiency when it comes to diagnostics, predicting outcomes and treatment. In this episode, Lee Cooper, PhD, discusses the future of digital and computational pathology and his research on machine learning and pathology, including…
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Although this is a true crime podcast. This weeks episode is a little different than our normal story. Although 3 young people were tragically killed by 1 man that made a wrong decision and change this family's life forever. This episode is to bring awareness to anyone getting behind the wheel of a car. https://simmons3.com/ Facebook: Dark Obsessio…
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In our interview with Diana Greenfield, a vicar in the Church of Wales, we delved into her fascinating journey of exploring the intersection between neopaganism and Christianity through her doctoral research titled, “Conversing with the Goddess and the Saint.” Diana’s unique perspective sheds light on the importance of embracing diversity in belief…
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#11: This episode’s guest is Dr. Julius Joi Johnson-Weaver! Dr. Weaver (he/him) is a Black, neurodivergent, transgender, non-binary, board-certified physician with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He is an active community member and activist around racial, sexual, and gender minority issues and provides one-on-one and organization traini…
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Episode 609 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. Robb and Chris tell stories of how they destroy the same gadgets multiple times. Apple Care is awesome and Best Buy Total Tech is awesome-er. ByteDance must divest TikTok in the U.S. or be banned. Be a parent to your children and don't worry about being their friend. We've got all this…
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Shanda Renee Sharer was a young beautiful, vibrant 12 year. In 1991 she transitioned from a private school to a Hazelwood Middle School in New Albany, Indiana. After a lot of drama her parents took her out of a public school and put her back into a private school. Little did they know that did not stop the drama. On January 10, 1992, Shanda sneaks …
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Special Guest: Jennifer Nettles Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace Jennifer shares her journey from addiction to redemption through divine grace. Her story challenges the stigma attached to addiction and invites others to witness the transformative power of faith. L…
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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is home to a team of premier faculty and staff biostatisticians who are a driving force of data analytic innovation and excellence. In this episode, Denise Scholtens, PhD, a leader in biostatistics at Feinberg, discusses the growing importance of the field of biostatistics and how she leverages he…
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Life hit us this week and we did not get to the podcast. Until next week we will be back in the swing of things. Thank you for all your support. Carissa and Ashley Facebook: Dark Obsessions True Crime Podcast https://www.facebook.com/DarkObsessionsPodcast Instagram: Dark Obsessions Podcast (@darkobsessionspodcast) • Instagram photos and videos DISL…
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Special Guest: Greg Miller Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace From a fatal shipyard accident to losing his mother, Greg's story is a tale of redemption from drug and alcohol addiction and becoming an advocate for Christian-based recovery. He shares his struggles, th…
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#10: This episode’s guest is Emily Pesce! Emily (she/her) is CEO of Joon, whose mission is to make mental healthcare and well-being broadly accessible and effective for 13 to 26-year-olds. She has over 20 years of operating and investing experience with a focus on growing businesses and their teams from inception to broad scale. Emily is transgende…
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Episode 608 of the SMRpodcast is online and ready for download. This week, Rod and Robb kick the show off with talk about high school track before being joined by Chris and getting into a few of the tech topics. Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks: Tesla Full Self Driving (FSD) Supervised Tr…
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19-year-old Sarah Stern was planning to move away and start a new life after losing her mother to cancer. Finding money that her mother left for her she was planning to move to Canada. One day after spending the day with her best friend since grade school, she suddenly disappears. All to find out that she was betrayed by the one person she trusted …
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Krista shares her journey of overcoming addiction with the help of faith and community support. Her story highlights the importance of love, acceptance, and healthy relationships in the recovery process and offers hope for those on the path to recovery. Special Guest: Krista Cowden Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by:…
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Join us as we delve into the topic of our evolving relationship with religion and the pressing need for change within organized churches. We explore the significance of persistently addressing issues such as abuse and necessary reforms within the church. Join us as we engage in a thought-provoking discussion on these crucial matters and more. We va…
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After a 4 week hiatus, the full crew of the SMRpodcast is back with episode 607. We catch you up on what's been going on, talk a bit of tech, and we've got some pretty cool picks. Hosts: Chris Ashley @bigchrisashley Robb Dunewood @robbdunewood Rod Simmons @rodsimmons Picks: Elgato Prompter — Amazon Link Third Party Ego Battery Replacements — Amazon…
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In October of 2016, Angie Barlow accepted an invitation to a private party. Once she arrived, she sent a text to her best friend/roommate the apartment complex name address and gate code of where the party was taking place and said "In case I go missing, lol" She was never seen again by her family or friends. Who killed Angie Barlow? Facebook: Dark…
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Part 2 of 2: Ross shares his journey towards recovery from addiction and how he reconnected with God. He talks about the transformative power of faith, love, and the support he received from his wife. The episode offers a message of hope and redemption. Special Guest: Ross Richard Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: …
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Northwestern Medicine scientists are at the forefront of research investigating the most effective ways of treating obesity in children and teens and improving their access to care. In this episode, Justin Ryder, PhD, a clinical and translational obesity scientist at Feinberg, talks about the use of new GLP-1–based medications for childhood obesity…
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#9: This episode’s guest is Sofia Sepulveda! Sofia (she/her) is the Community Engagement and Advocacy Manager at Equality Texas and a first-generation Mexican American trans woman. She has been organizing in San Antonio for the past nine years for health care and environmental justice. You can find Sofia on Instagram at @sofia_in_texas and on Faceb…
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Adam Johnson's life ended while playing a hockey game during a tragic accident. However, the controversy is if it was an accident or intentional. We also have a little extra surprise of our "What the Frick" crimes. "What the Frick Crimes" is a snippet of crimes that made us say "What the Frick just happened" or "I have so many questions right now".…
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Part 1 of 2: Ross shares his journey from substance abuse to faith-based transformation in this two-part episode. Ross narrates his struggles with ADHD, addiction, and self-identity, and how he overcame them. His story offers insights into the perils of addiction, the significance of support systems, and the power of faith and transformation. Hoste…
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It's Shannon here. I couldn't sleep last night and stumbled on a YouTube video from a podcast called The Diary of a CEO, hosted by a deep-thinking guy called Steven Bartlett. In this episode he is interviewing neuroscientist, Dr. Tara Swart Bieber. She blew my mind in so many ways. That started me thinking about how some of the different topics the…
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An estimated 32,000 Americans are currently living with ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. Northwestern investigators have uncovered novel cellular mechanisms involved in two types of genetic ALS that might lead to future targeted therapies. Evangel…
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On June 14, 2007, Christopher and Kimberly Vaughn set out to take their 3 children Abigail (age 12), Cassandra (age 11) and Blake (age 8). To make an almost 3-hour drive to a wager park in Springfield, Illinois. After pulling over due to Kimberly stating she was sick what happened next is still a mystery with a lot of unanswered questions. Christop…
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