Best Beyond Footnotes Podcasts (2024)

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Science & Scripture 21:38

11h ago21:38

21:38

Is there tension between science and scripture? How does one uphold the authority of the Bible while also not speaking beyond what it affirms in regard to the scientific realities of our world? Is this tension something that cannot be resolved? Pastor Scott discusses all this and more in today's episode. Click here to send us a text message! For co…

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The Gift of Listening 21:37

6d ago21:37

21:37

Having someone truly listen to you is an incredibly powerful thing. In those moments we feel heard, seen and cared for. In this episode, Pastor Scott dives into the intricacies of learning to listen while giving practical tips one can use to help develop the skill. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: …

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Jesus had a Mother 18:13

18d ago18:13

18:13

It's easy to forget that while Jesus was the son of God, he was also fully human just like us. A human with a mother. Pastor Scott starts off today's episode examining some passages that show what kind of relationship Jesus had with Mary, how he worried and cared for her throughout his life and even during his death. Pastor Scott then reflects on h…

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The Nuance of Joy & Gratitude 19:18

25d ago19:18

19:18

In this episode, Pastor Scott dives into some challenging verses from 1st Thessalonians. How does one always rejoice or give thanks despite difficult circumstances? Are we meant to be robots or force ourselves to feel good even when things are falling apart? Is there more than meets the eye to these passages? How do we frame them knowing how tough …

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Dealing with Spiritual Abuse 22:56

1M ago22:56

22:56

Today's episode tackles the very heavy subject of spiritual abuse. Pastor Scott shares a bit of his own experience in dealing with this problem throughout the years and then turns to the Bible to see what Jesus has to say about the subject. He also recommends some powerful resources for anyone that has been the victim of this dangerous form of abus…

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Matters of the Heart 15:00

1M ago15:00

15:00

In this episode, Pastor Scott shares about an unexpected medical emergency he had last week, the anxiety that came with it, and ultimately, how grateful he is for the providence, love & comfort he received from the Lord. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org…

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Why These Books? 21:26

2M ago21:26

21:26

How did we end up with the books we have in the Bible? In this episode, Pastor Scott deep dives into the history of how the books that make up the Bible got there and the metrics they needed to meet to be accepted as inspired. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org…

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True Friendship 16:42

2M ago16:42

16:42

In this episode, Pastor Scott shares an awesome surprise he got to experience this past Sunday and gives some thoughts on the topic of friendship. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.orgBy Scott Fisher

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The Power of Prayer 20:27

2M ago20:27

20:27

Prayer is one of the most important aspects of the Christian Faith. However, for many, it can be a difficult thing to put into practice. How long should we pray? Do the words matter? Is it just the act of talking to God that's the most important? Pastor Scott covers all this and more in this week's episode. Click here to send us a text message! For…

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Politics & Religion 21:51

2M ago21:51

21:51

In this episode, Pastor Scott tackles two hot topics you never bring up at the dinner table. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.orgBy Scott Fisher

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The Power of the Resurrection 18:14

3M ago18:14

18:14

The Easter season is upon us! Pastor Scott takes this episode to discuss the incredible importance & power of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.orgBy Scott Fisher

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Which Translation? 20:29

3M ago20:29

20:29

It seems there are many different translations of the Bible. How do you pick one? Do they say different things? Which is best? In this Episode, Pastor Scott tackles the history of translating the Bible and clears up some misconceptions and common questions he's been asked in regard to this topic. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, …

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Dealing with Anxiety 21:42

3M ago21:42

21:42

We live in a time where anxiety is at an all-time high. In this episode, Pastor Scott shares some of his personal struggles with anxiety, his analysis of what the Bible has to say to say on the topic, and practical tips that can be used to help better handle this very difficult emotion. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions …

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Can We Trust Our Bibles? 20:13

3M ago20:13

20:13

How do we know that the book we have in our hands today is the Bible as it was originally written? In this episode, Pastor Scott dives deep into this foundational question. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.orgBy Scott Fisher

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When Prayers Go Unanswered 20:58

3M ago20:58

20:58

In this episode, Pastor Scott discusses the topic of prayer and more specifically, prayer that goes unanswered. What do we do and how should we feel when it seems like God is silent? Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.orgBy Scott Fisher

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Does Faith Require Evidence? 19:40

4M ago19:40

19:40

In this episode, Pastor Scott responds to some listener questions on the nature of Faith. How do we define it? Does it require evidence or not? What does the Bible say about it? Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.orgBy Scott Fisher

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Challenges to Faith 21:52

4M ago21:52

21:52

In this episode, Pastor Scott discusses some of the challenges & tough questions he has experienced (and been asked about) regarding the Christian Faith. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.orgBy Scott Fisher

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Back To Basics: The Bible's Claims 21:07

4M ago21:07

21:07

In this episode, Pastor Scott continues his discussion on the claims the Bible makes, citing internal evidence from specific passages that it is indeed a revelation from God. He also discusses the incredible variety of styles & writers it has over its 1600-year history, while somehow still maintaining unity throughout. Click here to send us a text …

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A Tribute to Doc 14:25

4M ago14:25

14:25

In this episode, Pastor Scott pays tribute to Ralph Kirchhofer aka "Doc", an individual that had a profound impact on him during his high school years. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.orgBy Scott Fisher

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Back To Basics: Studying the Bible 20:02

5M ago20:02

20:02

In this episode, Pastor Scott shares a bit more about his upbringing & spiritual journey. He also reads an email sent in from a listener (who asks some great questions) & offers up some practical tips and resources for studying the Bible. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org…

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Introduction 7:26

5M ago7:26

7:26

Pastor Scott outlines what made him want to start Footnotes For Faith and what you can expect from the podcast going forward. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.orgBy Scott Fisher

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Back To Basics: What is the Christian Faith? 19:37

5M ago19:37

19:37

In this episode, Pastor Scott discusses the basics of the Christian Faith while sharing some of his own background and experience along with a story about...Vince Lombardi? Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.orgBy Scott Fisher

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In Process: An Interview with Will Butler 17:33

6M ago17:33

17:33

Playwrights Horizons' Literary Director Lizzie Stern sat down with Oscar-nominated and Grammy-winning musician Will Butler, formerly of Arcade Fire, to talk about the songs of Stereophonic. Their conversation spans childhood theater, the magic of songwriting, and includes a special snippet of Will singing one of his songs from the show. David Adjmi…

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Playwrights Perspective: Milo Cramer 4:15

7M ago4:15

4:15

Writer and performer of School Pictures, Milo Cramer gives you a look at the tumultuous lives of NYC students and the precipice their tutors find themselves on.

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In Conversations: Milo Cramer, Ikechukwu Ufomadu, and Alex Tatarsky 37:54

8M ago37:54

37:54

A peek behind the curtain with the writer/performers behind Playwrights Horizons' upcoming solo shows, performed in repertory this fall. School Pictures, written and performed by Milo Cramer Amusements, written and performed by Ikechukwu Ufomadu Sad Boys in Harpy Land, created and performed by Alexandra Tatarsky…

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On Stereophonic: David Adjmi and Will Butler 20:15

9M ago20:15

20:15

In conversation with playwright David Adjmi and Arcade Fire's Will Butler, discussing Stereophonic, the first show in our '23-'24 season. Stereophonic Written by David Adjmi Songs by Will Butler Directed by Daniel Aukin Tickets available now at phnyc.org Podcast produced by Chelcie Parry

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Discussions on Downstate: "Prisons Cannot Protect Us" 1:09:54

1+ y ago1:09:54

1:09:54

with panelists Dr. Emily Horowitz, Willie Trent, and Judith Levine On Saturday, December 3, a panel discussion was held at Playwrights Horizons. Please note this event was recorded live, so listeners will experience some irregularity in audio quality in listening to this playback and has only been lightly edited for volume, not for content. For a p…

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Discussions on Downstate: "Care is the Antidote to Violence" 1:10:59

1+ y ago1:10:59

1:10:59

with panelists Amita Swadhin, RJ Maccani and Jenani Srijeyanthan On Saturday, November 19, 2022 a panel discussion was held at Playwrights Horizons. Please note this event was recorded live, so listeners will experience some irregularity in audio quality in listening to this playback, but we wanted to make the entirety of the conversation available…

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In Process with Will Arbery, on Corsicana 23:41

2y ago23:41

23:41

Playwrights Horizons Associate Artistic Director Natasha Sinha interviews Pulitzer Prize finalist playwright Will Arbery about his new play, Corsicana, how these characters are and are not like those in Heroes of the Fourth Turning, the minefield that is language, his complicated relationship to theatrical musicals and Hilary Duff, and how his sist…

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Beyond Footnotes - The American Circus 47:53

3+ y ago47:53

47:53

New Host Abigail Preston and PSU Alumni Sam Schrader discuss a broad history of the American traveling tented circus in a new remote recording format.By Beyond Footnotes

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Iran and the United States of America 42:03

4+ y ago42:03

42:03

Join me as I discuss the history of relations between Iran and the United States of America with professor Robson, as specialist in the Middle East. After the beginning of the New Year, it is important to contextualize the events which unfolded surrounding these two nations. The possible outbreak of war is still a very real possibility and to under…

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The Gold Rush: Lynching in the Pacific West 52:39

4+ y ago52:39

52:39

In this interview with Professor David Johnson we discuss general trends of lynching in the Pacific West. Professor Johnson discusses two projects he is currently working on. The first is a digital project which maps lynchings in the Pacific West. The second is a book discussing the legendary lynching of a hispanic woman in California during the Go…

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Public History with Professor Schechter 45:21

5y ago45:21

45:21

Ever wanted to know: what in the world is “public history?” Well, this week we spoke with Professor Patricia Schechter about just what it means to be a public historian, the nitty gritty details of the important work involved, and specifically, a public installation she coordinated at the Multnomah County Library celebrating the newspaper “Street R…

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The Progressive Era: How much do you know? 48:23

5+ y ago48:23

48:23

Join us as we talk with Professor Jennifer Kerns about the Progressive era. political activism and social change colored the world. Workers rose up and demanded higher wages and humane working conditions from the corporations and factories they worked for. Industrialization, urbanization, picketing, strikes fires, labor movements, all you wanted to…

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Navigating the Waters of Past and Present: A conversation with Prof. Marc Rodriguez 39:48

5+ y ago39:48

39:48

Navigating the murky waters of past and present we have a striking conversation with Professor Marc Simon Rodriguez about Chicano and Race history in the United States. Join us to learn about the Pacific Historical Review, the history of the Carceral State in the West, and how the Chicano Movement changed the ethnic identities of Mexican Americans.…

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Mary Queen Of Scots: Entertaining or edifying? 41:28

5+ y ago41:28

41:28

Have you ever wondered how accurate those period movies are? Maybe you haven't, but if you have...never fear Christian and I are here! We recently saw the 2018 version of Mary Queen of Scots, and boy did we have a lot to say. With its high budget and award winning cast, it's sure to entertain, but does it educate? Did Mary and Elizabeth ever meet? …

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Medieval Hour: with our resident medievalist, Professor John Ott 54:59

5+ y ago54:59

54:59

He’s back! Professor John Ott kindly returned to the show to discuss religion in medieval Europe and the different relationships it created and affected. Join Christian and myself as we discuss the role of religion in the lives of the average Medieval European as well as some of the important events and evolutions of the clergy and the Church. We d…

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Heather Raffo, Iraqi Women in Diaspora 1:00:49

5+ y ago1:00:49

1:00:49

Playwright and performer Heather Raffo gathers a multi-generational, multi-religious, multi-national group of women to discuss the themes and ideas of her play NOURA. Participating in the conversation were author and sociologist Zahra Ali, architect Hiba Hadid, author and dentist Cynthia Kaplan Shamash, and filmmaker and Executive Director of The A…

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Armantrout 41:03

5+ y ago41:03

41:03

I've got a new host! His name is Christian and he is awesome! Check us out as we interview one of the funniest and wisest professors around, Professor George Armantrout.By Beyond Footnotes

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The Witch Hunts in Early Modern Europe with Dr. Jennifer D. Selwyn 20:08

5+ y ago20:08

20:08

Learn the real story behind the Witch Hunts of early modern Europe as we talk with Dr. Jennifer Selwyn about a subject that is more than just a popular Halloween costume.By Beyond Footnotes

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Meet Your New Host: Emile Nelson 32:18

5+ y ago32:18

32:18

Hello all! My name is Emile and this is an interview done by me, your new host of Beyond Footnotes. I interviewed your former hosts, Lily and Maddy in regards to their thesis projects and future plans, now that they have graduated. Have a listen and get to know the women behind the scenes.By Beyond Footnotes

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Craig Lucas, I Was Most Alive With You and Beyond 30:10

5+ y ago30:10

30:10

In this in-depth conversation between playwright Craig Lucas and Associate Artistic Director Adam Greenfield, discover the big ideas that inspired Craig's play I Was Most Alive With You as well as a lifetime of crafting intimate theater.By Playwrights Horizons

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Dr. Tim Garrison 45:01

6y ago45:01

45:01

In this episode, we interview Dr. Tim Garrison, who is the Department Chair of the History Department at Portland State University. He received his PhD at the University of Kentucky. He studies the history of the Native American south, American Indian legal history, and the history of the removal crisis.…

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Courtney Yilk : Rock Art and Program Management 42:07

6y ago42:07

42:07

Courtney Yilk : Rock Art and Program Management by Beyond FootnotesBy Beyond Footnotes

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Dr. Danny Kim 31:13

6y ago31:13

31:13

Dr. Danny Kim by Beyond FootnotesBy Beyond Footnotes

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Interview with Catherine McNeur: Trees, Bugs, and Environmental History 15:33

6y ago15:33

15:33

Join us as we talk with Dr. Catherine McNeur, environmental historian here at PSU, whose recent research into the oft-maligned ailanthus tree tells of how humans make sense of the world around us and apply meaning to trees and plants.By Beyond Footnotes

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Katrine Barber 39:15

6+ y ago39:15

39:15

In this episode we interview Dr. Katrine Barber, professor at PSU and public historian.By Beyond Footnotes

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Let's Talk About Archives! with Bryce Henry and Cris Paschild 28:11

6+ y ago28:11

28:11

In this episode we interview Bryce Henry, archivist at the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Archive, and Cris Paschild, University Archivist and head of Special Collections here at Portland State. We discuss the various pathways to a career in archival, library, and records management, talk about the differences between archivists and hi…

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Dr. Vivek Shandas 29:17

6+ y ago29:17

29:17

We sit down with Dr. Vivek Shandas to discuss the Canopy Story project, interdisciplinary public history, and the histories of some of our favorite trees in Portland.By Beyond Footnotes

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Get to know the hosts 18:17

6+ y ago18:17

18:17

Get to know two members of the Beyond Footnotes team! Learn about our projects outside of podcasting and why we love history.By Beyond Footnotes

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