Just a guy talking way past his bedtime about things that interest him.
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Hosted by two historians, History Against the Grain is about developing an approach to history that challenges the dominant narratives, tears down the tired myths, and upends traditional assumptions. Historyagainstthegrain@gmail.com
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Living Real Radio, a ministry from St. Philip Catholic Church, Franklin, TN, broadcasts weekly on Nashville's Hippie Radio 94.5 FM, WHPY with hosts John Angotti & Greg Walton. Focusing on faith, real life and real issues, episodes feature thought provoking topics, inspiring music and special guests. Living Real is brought to you by Closets by Design, Nashville. Due to intellectual property rights, not all songs from the radio broadcast are featured on the podcast. Links to those songs are po ...
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This is The Fam, a podcast that focuses on encouraging, empowering and equipping families and marriages. You'll laugh, cry, and realize you are not alone! This is a real life, vulnerable and honest podcast hosted by Chris and Linda Padgett. It's real and it is for you! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-fam/support
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Join us at the intersection of artistry and engagement! Life Coach and Singer Songwriter Daniel Mandel interviews artists and creative folks to shine a light on the importance of authentic self-expression and engagement. Daniel's purpose is to stimulate curiosity that will lead to play so that we each get to live our most meaningful adventure! I am a Creativity Coach and I’m the chief encouragement officer! I work with people as creators and artists to generate change through curiosity and i ...
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The show for those who work at and with membership associations in the areas of content, publications and media. You are the innovators, the creators, the strategists and the doers — serving your association members and their industry.
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John Garrett’s research involves talking with professionals who realize that who you are is so much more than what you do. Accountants, consultants, lawyers, engineers, and other professionals everywhere are doing hobbies and passions after they leave the office. We discuss why these outside-of-work interests matter and how they've impacted their career.
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625: Sugey PIedra is an Enrolled Agent & Cigar Enthusiast & Traveler [podcast]
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This week's guest is Sugey Piedra, an enrolled agent at Prominence Business and Wealth Management and host of the Tax Talk with Hey Hey podcast. Sugey shares her passion for smoking cigars while traveling, revealing how it has allowed her to meet fascinating people worldwide. She talks about her childhood restrictions that ignited her love for trav…
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Brian Connelly is a worship leader, singer, songwriter, and touring guitarist with Francesca Battistelli and Matthew West. He also leads the music ministry for the 5pm Mass at St. Philip. In anticipation of his concert at St. Philip, we follow up with Brian about his upcoming album release, June 28.By St. Philip Catholic Church
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Encouragement Session Singer Songwriter Tom Purtill
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Engage with us via Text Message! My guest for this Encouragement Session of the Creative Engagement podcast is Tom Purtill. It is easiest for me to encourage songwriters being a songwriter myself. Tom brings a real sense of openness to collaboration. We met in the context of a gathering where we were both performing original songs and I invited Tom…
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We interview Nashville married couple and music duo, Analisa & John, about how performing the music which most closely resembles them is the music that tied them together in the first place: the Italian classics.By St. Philip Catholic Church
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623: Chris Fuller-Wigg is a Sales Executive & Animal Rescue Founder [podcast]
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Chris Fuller-Wigg, Vice President of Sales at Motiv and advocate for rescuing farmed animals, shares his passion for creating the Austin Farm Sanctuary. He reflects on rescuing two goats and a pig that sparked the sanctuary's growth from a half-acre property in 2016 to 95 acres housing over 215 animals by 2021. Chris emphasizes the importance of be…
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Summer is the time for outdoor concerts, not just at St. Philip, but around the community. We talk to country and jazz artist, actress and television host, Lisa Stewart, and producer, singer, songwriter, Joe Hand, about their music and upcoming events. Only on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: My Baby Just Cares for Me - Lisa Stewart.…
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Creative Engagement Melissa Padgett's Interview with Daniel Mandel
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Engage with us via Text Message! My guest host this episode is a longtime friend, Artist, Coach and Instructional Designer Melissa Padgett. Melissa suggested that she would be interested in interviewing me and after some initial resistance I viewed this as another example of innovation. Melissa explores a variety of art forms and is a deeply curiou…
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St. Philip is gearing up for another Concerts in the Courtyard season with some new artists in the mix. One of them, Hometowne Music Group, is kicking off the concert series on May 31. Kyle, Izze, John, Brett, Merrick and Carole tell us how they're not just united by the same hometown, but their desire to reintroduce wholesome, tasteful messages an…
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621: Rory Henry is a Holistic Financial Planner & Improv Comedy Performer & UCLA / Rams Football Fan [podcast]
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Rory Henry, director at Arrowroot Family Office and host of the AFO Wealth Management Forward podcast, shares how he's seen the What's Your "And"? message resonate with so many people in a short amount of time. He emphasizes the importance of saying "Yes, and" to opportunities, which can lead to serendipitous moments in life. Rory also touches on h…
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267. Craig Colson on Fentanyl, the Deadliest Drug Threat
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Catholic Composer and Music Director, Craig Colson, lost his son Matthew to Fentanyl poisoning in the Fall of 2021. The US Office of Public Affairs named Fentanyl "the deadliest drug threat the United States has ever faced, killing 38,000 Americans in the first six months of 2023 alone." Just one pill can kill. Craig talks to us about what he's lea…
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Encouragement Session Songwriter Chris Penney
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Engage with us via Text Message! My guest for this Encouragement Session is Voice Teacher and Songwriter Chris Penney. Chris brings a new musical as a work in progress. I admire Chris' honesty as he wrestles with birthing a new musical from the ground up starting with a collection of songs. Follow these links to learn more: https://www.facebook.com…
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619: Lindsey Kane Leaverton is a Wealth Manager & Writer & Musician [podcast]
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Wealth Management Director and Author Lindsey Kane Leaverton joins host John Garrett to discuss the intersection of her financial expertise and her passion for creativity. Lindsey shares insights from her book "Not Another Self-Help Book," reflecting on the role of songwriting and writing in her personal healing journey. She delves into the unexpec…
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266. 6th Sunday of Easter with John Angotti
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It's a Back to Back Sunday for the 6th Sunday of Easter. John share's a short reflection related to the readings in the Catholic Lectionary followed by two songs back to back. Featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: Hold Us Together - Matt Maher.By St. Philip Catholic Church
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265. Chris Padgett - Fellowship of the Misfit Disciples
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We convene the Fellowship of the Misfit Disciples catching up with speaker, musician, author, professor, and comedian, Chris Padgett, about his mission to laugh, share the unstoppable love of Christ, and celebrate our common humanity.By St. Philip Catholic Church
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Creative Engagement Singer Songwriter Roger Bygott
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Engage with us via Text Message! My guest this episode is Roger Bygott, singer songwriter with his first album release "Bonfire of Fortune". Roger is not only a singer songwriter, but has also explored many modes of expression and many art forms. To find out more follow these links: https://rogerbygott.bandcamp.com/album/bonfire-of-fortune https://…
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617: Zane Stevens is a Chartered Accountant & Soccer Fan [podcast]
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Zane Stevens joins host John Garrett to share insights on his nontraditional approach to accountancy firm structure, prioritizing employee happiness for increased productivity. He delves into his personal passions, including his significant involvement in coaching soccer and managing a youth soccer league. Zane credits the skills he's developed thr…
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264. Anne Kertz Kernion on Neuroscience and Spirituality
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Anne Kertz Kernion, author of Spiritual Practices for the Brain published by Loyola Press, discusses the insights we've gained about spirituality through neuroscience. Anne is an international lecturer and retreat leader and holds an MA in Theology from Duquesne University. Featured only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Have a Talk Wit…
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Creative Engagement Violinist Singer Songwriter Ari Samuel
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Engage with us via Text Message! My guest Ari Samuel is a Violinist and Singer Songwriter. In this conversation we discuss Ari's album In The Cartoon. We explore how the album came into being, as well as Ari's relationship to playing the violin and to creativity itself. Follow these links to find out more: arisamuel.com https://www.facebook.com/ari…
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263. Robert Feduccia, Tony & Jose Meléndez, Rich Donovan
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We interview Robert Feduccia, Tony Meléndez, his brother, Jose, and Rich Donovan on location at the 2024 Continuing the Journey Youth Ministry Conference in Kearny New Jersey. All about youth ministry and what Gen Z and Gen Alpha bring to Liturgy and the Church. Only on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: All Consuming Fire - Danny Chambers.…
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615: Clint Padgett is a CEO & Vegan Foodie & Scuba Diver [podcast]
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Clint Padgett dives into his passion for scuba diving, recounting night dives with bioluminescent plankton and close encounters with marine wildlife, such as barracudas and hammerhead sharks. He shares the exhilaration of drift diving in destinations like Cozumel and relives a particularly nerve-wracking experience with an air supply issue in Curac…
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262. John Flaherty on Pastoral Music, Ministry and Divine Mercy
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We talk to John Flaherty about pastoral music, ministry, Divine Mercy and more. John Flaherty works at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, serving as director of liturgy and music, teaching in the Center for Religion and Spirituality, and participating on the campus ministry team. He has been involved in music and educational ministry for 2…
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261. Easter Sunday with Father Ed Steiner
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Jesus is Risen! We reflect on Easter with Living Real/St. Philip pastor, Father Ed Steiner. Only featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio 94.5 broadcast: Jesus Christ is Risen Today - Kings College Choir.By St. Philip Catholic Church
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Creative Engagement Singer Songwriter Victor Johnson
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Engage with us via Text Message! My guest is Victor Johnson Singer Songwriter from Bend, Oregon. Victor’s recent release is a double album named January Blossom. Find out more and check out Victor's album at these links: https://victorsingslove.bandcamp.com/album/january-blossom https://www.facebook.com/waytoblue https://www.instagram.com/waytoblue…
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613: Alice Grey Harrison is a Communications Consultant & Needlepointer [podcast]
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Alice Grey Harrison shares her passion for needlepoint, which she discovered during a sailing trip in the British Virgin Islands. She expresses the meditative benefits of needlepoint and defends integrating hobbies like this into the workplace, arguing that they enhance energy and spark creativity. She advocates for integrating personal passions in…
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We talk to Catholic artist, composer, mission leader and all around great guy, Tom Booth, on Palm Sunday about having a meaningful Holy Week. Tom is a Dove Award nominated songwriter and part of the initial team that kicked off Life Teen in 1985 when it was just a single parish ministry in Mesa, Arizona. It has since grown into an international Cat…
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When is a war not a war, but a police action? When is killing not killing but a “pragmatic, managerial militarism”? If you guessed, when the war criminal represents a liberal democracy, you win the cheese! If you simply said, “Henry Kissinger,” you win the whole wheel of cheese! “A perfect expression of American militarism’s merry-go-round” is what…
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259. Duke Daigle and daughter Madelyn's Miracle
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Duke Daigle share's the story of his daughter Madelyn's fight with cancer and the miracle of her continued healing and recovery through the intercession of St. Faustina Kowalska, a 20th Century Polish saint.By St. Philip Catholic Church
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Creative Engagement Artist Painter Scott Holloway
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Engage with us via Text Message! My guest is artist, painter Scott Holloway returning for a 2nd interview. I so love Scott's painterly use of language. Discover Scott's art at: https://scottrholloway.com/home.html Scott provided an image of his painting for this episode with the following notes: "I found that painting of Ray the other day going thr…
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611: Steve Grimes is a Firm Administrator & Mountain Climber [podcast]
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Steve Grimes delves into his passion for mountain climbing, sharing insights from his experiences with altitude sickness and the perseverance required to conquer towering peaks like Kilimanjaro. Steve, the firm administrator at Whipplewood CPAs in Littleton, Colorado, has tackled 34 of the state's 58 "14ers," with mountain climbing providing him no…
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St. Philip is gearing up for a production of the Broadway musical, Godspell. Director, Pat Evans and cast members Chris Raleigh and Tania Davila discuss the musical's origin and significance. Godspell grew out of the Jesus People movement of the late 60's. The show, composed by Stephen Schwartz with book by John-Michael Tebelak, is structured as a …
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We interview St. Philip Director of Adult Faith Formation, Susan Skinner, and parishioner, Paul Chen, about the relic (remains) of St. Jude the Apostle being on display at St. Philip, March 7. Known as the Apostle of the Impossible, Saint Jude is revered for his unwavering dedication and steadfast faith. Millions have experienced his intercession i…
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609: Michael Berthold is an Accountant & Musician [podcast]
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In this episode of "What's Your 'And'?", Michael Berthold shares his journey from engineering to embracing his passion for music. Michael recounts how forming the band Clubhouse in college and winning a contest to play at the LC Pavilion gave him tremendous confidence, which he has carried into his accounting career. He discusses the balancing act …
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Creative Engagement Multimedia Artist, Educator & Scientist Todd Siler
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Engage with us via Text Message! My guest is Todd Siler a Multimedia Artist, Educator and Scientist and global citizen. It was so delightful to meet Todd and to experience his friendly, positive and hopeful presence in this interview. I would highly encourage everyone to watch these videos: “Think Like a Genius…And Improve Our World!” Workshop at M…
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World renowned, Grammy Award winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum is our guest on Living Real Radio. Forged from his Memphis, (TN) gospel roots, he became an in demand session player for Barbara Streisand, Al Jarreau, Luther Vandross, Larry Carlton, Quincy Jones and Whitney Houston. It’s his sax heard on the mega-hit, “I Will Always Love You.” Tune in t…
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On this episode of Living Real we experience the wisdom of priest/preacher, Monsignor Ray East. Msgr is the son of the late Thomas and Gwendolyn East. The grandson of Baptist missionaries to South Africa, he was born in Newark, New Jersey. Raised in San Diego, he graduated from the University of San Diego with a degree in Business Administration. H…
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607: Chris Mossa is a Chief Strategy Officer & Endurance Runner [podcast]
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Chris Mossa, Chief Strategy Officer at Graphite in New York City, shares his passion for endurance running and the impact it has had on his life. He discusses the evolution of running from a competitive pursuit to a mental health practice and now a focus on longevity. Chris emphasizes the importance of finding commonality to make connections in sal…
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Sell the story and people will buy the product, so goes a hallowed principle of marketing. It works so well in advertising that corporations will spend 7 million dollars on a 30-second Super Bowl commercial, peppered up with shilling celebrities, just to sell a donut. And what works for donut companies works for nations. Wrap the story in enough ce…
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Engage with us via Text Message! Welcome to a new format within the Creative Engagement podcast. This is the first episode of the Encouragement Sessions. My guest is Molly Clasen. Molly is an illustrator and visual story teller who has designer her own tarot deck and is about to share it with the world. Molly and I had a brief discussion to underst…
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We interview talented storytellers, musicians and stewards of the Catholic faith, Doug Brummel and Dave Wilson, who joined forces in 2018 to create “The Doug and Dave Show,” an endeavor that brings together fun, entertainment and faith. We discuss their signature presentation, “Mass Confusion,” and original music.…
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In honor of Black History Month, we talk to ValLimar Jansen, highly regarded singer, composer and recording artist, about her latest work, "I Will Live Until I Die," where she performs as the late Sister Thea Bowman in a musical telling the story of her life. Sister Bowman, a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration and noted educator and evangelis…
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605: Arlie Kidd is a Podcast PR Pro & Singer [podcast]
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Arlie Kidd, Head of Talent Relations at Lemonpie, shares the value of singing as a way to unplug and recounts her personal experiences, from being Miss North Carolina to finding joy in telling people's stories through PR and podcasting. She emphasizes the significance of incorporating personal passions into the workplace to create a more well-round…
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252. About the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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This week we break open the Lectionary readings for the 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The Gospel reading notes that Jesus spoke as one with authority that was different from the scribes. We reflect on this along adding songs that we find relevant to the Lectionary's themes. Songs only featured on our Nashville Hippie Radio broadcast: God Who Listens…
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Creative Engagement Musician Educator Adam Payne
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Engage with us via Text Message! My guest Adam Payne is a musician and educator. Adam has a delightful and down to earth way of brining creativity and passion in each of these arenas. During the interview Adam mentioned his impromptu song combining the words Polar bear and Chemistry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhL2WSwA9EU https://adampayne.biz…
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Guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer and touring musician, Brian Connelly, discusses the inspirations that led him into Christian Music, touring as Francesca Battistelli's guitarist, parenthood, and his latest singles as he ventures to release one a month.By St. Philip Catholic Church
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603: Will Hill is a Consultant & Hiker [podcast]
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Will Hill, owner at Will Hill Consults, shares his passion for hiking and finding waterfalls with host John Garrett in episode 603 of What's Your "And"? He discusses how outdoor activities like hiking have energized him and provided a valuable perspective that he applies to his work. Will talks about his favorite hikes, including those in the redwo…
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250. Father Dexter Noblefranca of St. Patrick's Memphis
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Father Dexter Noblefranca is pastor of St. Patrick Catholic Church in the heart of Downtown Memphis, a parish with a diverse congregation that includes the unhoused. Fr. Dexter shares his own experience with poverty in the Philippines and his call to the priesthood which brought him to the US and the St. Patrick community. Songs featured only on ou…
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Creative Engagement Professor Emerita Mary Stewart
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Engage with us via Text Message! My guest is Professor Emerita Florida State University Mary Stewart, artist, author and educator. The artwork for this episode is an example of Encaustic Painting titled Pentimento6. Find out more about Mary at: http://marystewart.info If you enjoyed this podcast please give us a rating and write a review where you …
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We interview Lindy Wynne, host of the podcast Mamas in Spirit, a mini-retreat in a podcast. Each week Lindy interviews guests about how God has converted their hearts and transformed their lives. The stories shared are much like witness talks heard on retreats. Lindy tells us how God led her from Catholic youth ministry to her unique mission.…
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601: Stephen Vono is an Insurance Broker & Vinyl Record Collector [podcast]
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Stephen Vono, Senior Vice President at McGowan Pro, shares his passion for vinyl records and music, which has enhanced his professional career. He talks about how hearing John speak at a conference motivated him to start the Risky Records Podcast which combines his love for music and work, creating a humanizing effect on his professional image. Ste…
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Creative Engagement Creative Companion Christof Zürn
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Engage with us via Text Message! My guest Christof Zürn from Nijmegen, Netherlands is a Creative Companion, a musicologist, a chief design officer, a service designer, an entrepreneur and a creative director. "I share my experiences and skills in talks, podcasts, blogs and a book, and my passion is to make musical principles simple enough to use in…
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