Best C Wiley Podcasts (2024)

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The Grizzly Truth about the West 1:04:44

4h ago1:04:44

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Today the Pugs discuss a fascinating article by Jacob Howland that was published in the always interesting online journal, "Unherd." The article reflects on the sad story of Timothy Treadwell documented by film maker Werner Herzog in his 2005 documentary, Grizzly Man. But that's just the occasion for reflecting on the even sadder story of the crisi…

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Cultivating Deeper Connections with Becky Harling 27:30

10h ago27:30

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Show Notes: Cultivating Deeper Connections with Becky Harling The Secret to a More Joyful Life Might Surprise You. Relationships. It’s that simple. The more rooted your relationship with Christ and deeper your connection with others, the more your joy will increase. Those who have strong relationships live a happier and more fulfilled life. Becky H…

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Who Counts as a Theologian? Reflections on Lewis with Dr. Jahdiel Perez 56:48

5h ago56:48

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Who counts as a theologian? Who gets to address the deep things of God and creation? Tom is at the helm this week and he is joined by a special guest, Dr. Jahdiel Perez of Villanova University. Dr. Perez is a C. S. Lewis scholar, writing the first doctoral dissertation in ‘theology’ at the University of Oxford on C. S. Lewis. Wrapping up our Lewis …

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The Way of Belonging with Sarah Westfall 37:33

19h ago37:33

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Reimagining Who We Are and How We Relate The welcome of God changes everything. No one is a stranger to loneliness. Despite how social we are via text, chat, and notifications, we are far from being truly connected. We all want someone else to really see us and choose us for who we are. We want a place to finally fit in. But what if finding the rig…

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Thank God for Bitcoin? 1:01:44

10d ago1:01:44

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Thank God for Bitcoin? On today's show Glenn and Chris interview Jordan Bush--the man behind the "Thank God for Bitcoin Conference." If this sounds a bit odd to you, here's something else to consider--Glenn and Chris both spoke at this year's conference in Nashville. So, what is this Bitcoin thing, and why should Christians be grateful for it? Tune…

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Momma Moments with God featuring Sharon Jaynes 34:54

7d ago34:54

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From middle-of-the-night newborn hours to the tumultuous teen years, mothering is a rewarding but sometimes lonely calling. In this episode, Sharon Jaynes discusses the joys and challenges of motherhood and offers encouragement and wisdom for moms. She shares her journey as a mother and emphasizes the importance of relying on God's guidance and gra…

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Oxford Wrap Up 1:01:44

8d ago1:01:44

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On today's show the Pugs look back on their trip to Oxford and talk about some of the things they learned and enjoyed from the trip. Glenn leads off with three things he got a deeper appreciation for about C. S. Lewis, each of which brings in further discussion, ideas, and tangents from Chris and Tom. Throughout the conversation, all of the Pugs sh…

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Habits for a Sacred Home with Jennifer Pepito 38:21

23d ago38:21

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Change the world by changing your home, one habit at a time In a world as chaotic as it is right now, it can feel downright difficult to be raising kids. Our culture has come unhinged from Christian moorings and timeless values. But Jennifer Pepito wants you to know there is hope. A mom of seven and a mentor to mothers around the world, Jennifer he…

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Oxford and Architecture 37:40

15d ago37:40

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After a week at Oxford, surrounded by some of the best buildings to be found anywhere in the world when it comes to higher education, the Pugs discuss architecture on today's brief episode. "Why does beauty matter?" and “Why are all the science buildings ugly?” are among a host of questions addressed. Tune in as the guys long for a world that build…

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Living Abundantly in a Broken Culture with Carol McLeod 30:18

1M ago30:18

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I want to live an abundant life. Do you? If you long to live a life overflowing with hope, peace, and joy, perhaps what your life needs is an intentional center. We all have one―that nucleus upon which we obtain our energy and discern our purpose. Perhaps until now, your center has been based on shopping, entertainment, or sports. Or maybe you are …

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C. S. Lewis, Oxford Don: An Interview with Dr. Simon Horobin 59:33

22d ago59:33

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The Pugs continue their adventure in Oxford with an interview with Dr. Simon Horobin, the man behind the recently released book C. S. Lewis's Oxford. Dr. Horobin is an authority in medieval literature and teaches at Magdalen College. The Pugs joined Dr. Horobin in his room at Magdalen, not for from the rooms where Lewis taught and met with the Inkl…

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Discover Your True Strength with Lindsay Roberts 45:45

1M ago45:45

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HOW STRONG WOMEN THINK, RESPOND, AND THRIVEDo you ever feel like your dreams are on the cutting room floor and your hopes are going down the drain? Have circumstances made you feel powerless or unable to move forward?In Discover Your True Strength, Lindsay Roberts shares examples of powerful women who applied their faith and found their true stren…

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Post-Mortem for Christian Colleges? An Interview with Dr. Phil LaFountain 1:06:29

1M ago1:06:29

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Another Christian college has closed its doors. This time, one of Chris's alma maters, Eastern Nazarene College, aka, ENC. ENC was a small Christian college on the south shore of Massachusetts, not far from Boston. The usual things were cited by the Trustees of the college as reasons for its demise--declining enrollment, financial challenges, etc. …

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Knowing and Loving God with Mary C. Wiley 37:17

2M ago37:17

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Do you want to know and love God more deeply? Read theology every day. When peace seems far from us and when true rest doesn’t come, we don’t need more to-dos on our list or a set of step-by-step instructions to help us get there on our own. True peace, hope, and rest only comes by spending time in the presence of God.Spend 90 days in His Word focu…

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Science and Beauty: A Conversation with Ken Boa 1:01:47

1M ago1:01:47

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The Pugsters welcome back Dr. Ken Boa to talk about the importance of beauty for the Christian. Ken talks about seeing the beauty of the natural world and how we can use it as a force multiplier for our faith. This connects into a discussion of science and how it reveals the beauty in the world. The guys also talk with Ken about his upcoming events…

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Become a Woman of Unshakable Faith with Toni Collier 33:47

2M ago33:47

33:47

What is a woman of moxie? She's a dynamic, resolute woman of resilient faithfulness, unshakable confidence, and trust. Toni Collier is on the show sharing about her cross-country trip to meet with new friends who all experienced setbacks, opposition, suffering, and hardships and come out the other side closer to Jesus with strength and courage, or …

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C. S. Lewis, Writer and Philosopher: An Interview with Dr. Michael Ward 55:28

2M ago55:28

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The Pugs are still in Oxford, and today they're at the Kilns (Lewis's home) with their friend, Dr. Michael Ward, author of Planet Narnia and After Humanity: A Guide to C. S. Lewis's Abolition of Man. The conversation naturally cover's Dr. Ward's books. Join us for a conversation over tea at the Kilns as the Pugs speak with him about Narnia and the …

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Sacred Scars with Dr. Michelle Bengtson 37:49

2M ago37:49

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We all endure trials, pain, and hardship in this life. The enemy often uses those experiences to convince us that our brokenness disqualifies us from ever being used by God again--that we can no longer be a testimony because of our emotional or physical scars. The truth is, your past pain and brokenness actually serve as preparation for what God wa…

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C. S. Lewis Apologist: An Interview with Dr. Alister McGrath 1:07:27

2M ago1:07:27

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The Pugs are still enjoying themselves at Oxford, and today they are joined by the venerable Alister McGrath at the Lamb and Flag, a pub known to have been frequented by C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, and the other Inklings. (The famed Eagle and Child pub is just across the street and hopefully soon to reopen follow a Covid shutdown and change in o…

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Unlimited Motherhood with Jessica Hurlbut 32:58

2M ago32:58

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It's easy to feel overwhelmed and limited by the demands on your life as a mom. Your heart's cry is for God to use you, but at the end of the day, you don't have much left to give.But what if the limits on your life could be overcome through the power of the Holy Spirit? Jessica Hurlbut is on the show igniting hope in the hearts of overwhelmed moms…

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At the Bodleian Library 55:45

2M ago55:45

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While in Oxford, the guys had the opportunity to visit the Duke Humfrey's Room at the Bodleian Library. This houses part of the library’s collection of rare books as well as some more recent sets. The conversation ranges over volumes in the collection that caught the attention of one or the other of the Pugsters, the architecture and decorations of…

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Braving Change with Andi Andrew 30:20

3M ago30:20

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Change in our lives is inevitable whether it is a change we desire, like a new job or a new city, or one thrust upon us, like the loss of a loved one or a challenge to our health. Either way, we get to choose who we become as a result of these changes in our lives. Change is a powerful teacher, shaping and molding us more into the likeness of Chris…

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Ben Merkle, Tom Price, and what they Learned about Learning at Oxford 58:05

3M ago58:05

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Today begins the first of the shows recorded in Oxford! Today Tom and Chris are joined by Dr. Ben Merkle, President of New Saint Andrews College. Ben was visiting Oxford at the same time as the Pugs, and this afforded an opportunity to discuss with Tom and Chris what Ben learned at Oxford about post-secondary education and how those lessons are bei…

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Create a Life You Love with Stephanie May Wilson 46:59

3M ago46:59

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As women, we're often told that we're entitled or unrealistic when we want to create a life we love. We start hearing this message from a very early age, and by the time we're old enough to know what we want, we've also been taught to doubt our instincts and to see selfishness in all our longings.This episode is the antidote to those voices and the…

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A Look at the Sacraments 1:01:07

2M ago1:01:07

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On today's show the Pugsters consider the definitions of sacraments vs. ordinances before taking a closer look at baptism and the Lord’s Supper. They spend some time on the less discussed images of baptism in the New Testament (the Flood and the Exodus) and the use of the Greek word baptizo in the Septuagint. They then talk about the Lord’s Supper,…

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Finding True Security, Strength, and Confidence Through Humility with Dr. Joel Muddamalle 41:10

3M ago41:10

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The peace we long for begins with coming to the end of ourselves.There are inescapable aspects of life we are all marked by. We have less control than we want, more anxiety than we're comfortable with and just enough insecurity to continually remind us of our shortcomings. To experience these things is to be human. We aren't superheroes and invinci…

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If We're Not Saved by Our Works Why Work at All? A Conversation with Steve Jeffery 1:05:54

3M ago1:05:54

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Today the Pugs interview Dr. Steve Jeffery, one of the minds behind The Works Based Conference being held in the Dallas/Fort Worth area June 28-29. The guys not only discuss the nature of the conference, the conversation addresses a theology of work, and even how our works will have a more enduring character than we generally appreciate. Included i…

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When You Don't Feel Like You Measure Up with Shannon Popkin and Lee Nienhuis 32:55

3M ago32:55

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Comparison can feel like a never-ending struggle. The whole measuring up to friends and influencers on social media? It's a lot. Everyone has their own idea of what we should be like. Shannon Popkin and Lee Nienhuis are on the show to help you break free from the comparison trap and embrace the incredible life that Jesus has in store for you. Join …

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The Christian Household with C. R. Wiley 50:55

3M ago50:55

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I discuss the Christian Household with pastor and author C. R. Wiley. C. R. Wiley is an American pastor, author, and speaker known for his work on Christian living, culture, and family dynamics. He has written several books, including "The Household and the War for the Cosmos" and "Man of the House." Wiley is also a contributor to various Christian…

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Academic Herd-Minds and Twitter Mobs 1:03:42

3M ago1:03:42

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Today the Pugs react to an article in New Oxford Review entitled, "How Cowardice, the Herd Mind & Twitter Mobs Threaten Academia by Jason M. Morgan and Mark Ramseyer. If you're still under the impression that higher education is a disinterested pursuit of truth, think again. It has been reduced to political advocacy and ressentiment. (Yes, that's s…

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UK Public Events - A Pugcast Announcement! 1:30

3M ago1:30

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It’s only a few days till our Pugcast crew heads across the pond and we realized that our public events have been shared over email and social media, but not yet on the podcast. Glenn goes over the details in the update, but here they are again: On May 23rd, in conjunction with New Saint Andrew College: 6:00pm - 7:00pm Live Pugcast Oxford Presbyter…

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Aging Gratefully with Heather Creekmore 28:44

3M ago28:44

28:44

Aging. Grateful. Those are two words you don't usually see in a sentence together. Culture tells us that aging involves wrinkles, extra pounds, arthritis, and graying hair. And its answer to aging's many problems? Fight back! And we do, wearing ourselves out physically, emotionally, and spiritually in the process. But the Bible speaks about aging d…

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Is Anti-White Racism Tearing America Apart? with Jeremy Carl 52:36

3M ago52:36

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In this conversation, Josh interviews Jeremy Carl about his book 'The Unprotected Class: How Anti-White Racism Is Tearing America Apart'. They discuss the motivation behind writing the book, the various areas where anti-white racism is prevalent, and the implications of immigration on the demographic makeup of America. They also address concerns ab…

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Boredom, Nihilism, and Endless Entertainment 1:01:23

3M ago1:01:23

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On today's show Tom introduces the topic of boredom and its relation to a world that finds no meaning apart from the endless choices we draw from to gratify and distract ourselves. Glenn and Chris help unpack this timely topic, with its spiritual and historical roots and its impact upon the contemporary church. Support the Pugcast on Patreon: https…

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Making a House a Home with Myquillyn Smith 44:59

4M ago44:59

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You want to create a beautiful, livable home, but you feel stuck. House Rules is your guide to understanding why some rooms look great and other rooms don't look quite right. The Nester Myquillyn Smith is on the show sharing memorable, universal decorating truths that apply to every house, style, and budget. By guiding you to do what you know, use …

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The Pugs Answer Your Questions! 59:14

4M ago59:14

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Today the Pugs answer questions prosed by supporters of the show on Patreon. Listen in to learn (among other things), where the guys first met and became friends, what they think about Annihilationism, why it really might come down to choosing between Aristotle and Nietzsche, why getting dressed up for church is a good thing--even though your salva…

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Pastors’ Wives Tell All with Jessica Taylor, Jenna Allen, & Stephanie Gilbert 49:49

4M ago49:49

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In a world that expects near perfection from people in ministry, it is hard to be honest about struggles of being a pastor's wife or a woman in ministry--let alone have a sense of humor about it! Jessica Taylor, Stephanie Gilbert, and Jenna Allen are on the show sharing a safe place for pastors' wives and women in ministry to be their most authenti…

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The 4B Movement, Misandry, and Anti-Natalism 1:02:54

4M ago1:02:54

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In this episode, the guys talk about the 4B movement that originated in Korea and is getting some buzz in America. The 4Bs (in Korean) are no dating, no sex, no marriage, and no children. It’s partly responsible for the collapsing birthrate in Korea. The guys discuss the roots and implications of the movement with a tangent into ecology and forest …

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How to Stop Striving and Live Purposefully and Abundantly with Becky Kiser 53:12

4M ago53:12

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Tired of trying to be enough? The truth is you were never meant to be, no matter what culture might tell you.Christian women today are bombarded with confusing messaging–they are supposed to do and be it all but also die to themselves. They are supposed to believe that women can do anything and also surrender everything to God. Adding to that press…

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Men & Social Status, Women & College Debt, Hypergamy, and More! 1:01:47

4M ago1:01:47

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Today Chris takes the Pugs into the dark recesses of social status and asks questions few are willing to ask. For example: Why do so many women who apply to rent Chris's apartments have so much student loan debt, and such low credit scores? Why do young men in the trades with no debt and good income still lose out to flashy guys with tons of debt w…

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Is Everyone Happier Than Me? with Sarah Bragg 40:32

4M ago40:32

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In an age where everyone else's successes are flaunted in front of you on social media, it can be a struggle to feel true happiness and contentment exactly where you are. Throw in difficult circumstances--loss, heartbreak, change, midlife--and it's easy to understand why you feel lonely, lost, unsure of yourself, stuck, and, if you're honest with y…

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A Christian Perspective on Popular Entertainment with Doug TenNapel 51:32

4M ago51:32

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In this episode, I sit down with acclaimed creator Doug TenNapel to explore the intersection of Christianity and popular entertainment. From his iconic creation, Earthworm Jim, to his thought-provoking comics and animations, Doug has been a trailblazer in the industry for over three decades. We delve into Doug's unique perspective on how Christians…

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Creation, Theophany, and Transcendence 1:00:43

4M ago1:00:43

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Today’s show builds on the conversation about imagination and C. S. Lewis last week. Tom and the guys continue the interaction with Lewis’ rich sacramental vision and its implications for how our human created natures are enriched and helped to come into their own principally by the vertical, our relation to God, but secondarily by the good gift of…

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Brave Love with Juli Boit 30:10

5M ago30:10

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What does it look like to love in this situation? As a mother to children navigating chronic illness and a guiding beacon in healthcare leadership, Juli Boit beckons us to shatter the chains of injustice and embrace the limitless realm of mercy. In today’s episode, Juli shares about her transformative hospice leadership in Kenya. Her story challeng…

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Imagination and Meaning 1:02:56

5M ago1:02:56

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C.S. Lewis said, “Reason is the natural organ of understanding, but imagination is the organ of meaning.” "Working off Holly Ordway's book "Apologetics and the Christian Imagination," the guys discuss what imagination is, how it connects to meaning, and how it is foundational to reason. They also discuss the role of imagination in Lewis’s conversio…

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Bonus Q&A: Anthony of the Desert and Defeating the Demons of Our Time 15:10

5M ago15:10

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Listen in for a short Q&A session following our previous episode. Support the Pugcast in Oxford on Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-pugcast-goes-to-oxford/x/6893861#/ Support the Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 The Theology Pugcast i…

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Don't Tell Anyone You are Listening to This with Dr. Lina AbuJamra 39:42

5M ago39:42

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Likely you’re a good person living a decent life, making a living and working hard. You go to church on Sundays and pray before your meals. But you have a secret, a hidden part of your life that you’d be ashamed for anyone to find out about. The thing with secrets is that they eventually come out. Instead of hiding, let’s have a difficult conversat…

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Anthony of the Desert and Defeating the Demons of Our Time 1:12:13

5M ago1:12:13

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It's Chris's show today and he returns to a theme he's addressed a number of times--how can we resist the inhuman forces of the new totalitarianism? We're up against a Borg-like globalist cabal that uses artificial intelligence, surveillance technology, and psyops to manipulate us. Surprisingly, Chris suggests Saint Anthony of the Desert as a guide…

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The Art of Marriage with Dave and Ann Wilson 49:08

5M ago49:08

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Every marriage has its strengths and its stresses. There’s not one that can’t be improved, fine-tuned, made stronger — or even overhauled if needed.Dave and Ann Wilson are on the podcast talking about the Art of Marriage, a transformative marriage resource designed to help you explore new levels of intimacy, communication, and connection with your …

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The Battle for the Southern Baptist Convention with William Wolfe 41:29

5M ago41:29

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In this episode, I speak with William Wolfe about the battle for the Southern Baptist Convention and why it matters. Center for Baptist LeadershipFollow William on X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GreatAwokening --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/great-awoke…

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