Best Curtis Cates Podcasts (2024)

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The Good Gift of Weakness with Eric Schumacher 40:58

15d ago40:58

40:58

Join Jennifer and Eric as they discuss his upcoming book, The Good Gift of Weakness, out on June 4th, 2024. Hope Care Centre Jennifer's Newsletter The Dark Middle Eric's Website Eric's Instagram The Good Gift of WeaknessBy Jennifer Holmes

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Peace Over Perfection with Faith Chang 39:42

21d ago39:42

39:42

Join Jennifer and Faith as they discuss Christian perfectionism and the love of God for us all. Peace over Perfection by Faith Chang is available everywhere. Hope Care Centre Jennifer's Newsletter The Dark Middle Faith's Website Faith's Newsletter Faith's Instagram Peace Over PerfectionBy Jennifer Holmes

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C'mon Baby, Light My Fire 1:02:23

1M ago1:02:23

1:02:23

In Ep.36 we rub some sticks together, light a campfire, and roast some heretical marshmallows Part 1 [07:07] - In which we learn why Ed Sullivan didn’t want Jim Morrison singing his full-throat version of Light my Fire on live TV Part 2 [26:44] - In which Rudolph the Red-Nosed reindeer shows up on New Year’s Eve and separates the party goers from t…

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Just Be Honest with Clint Watkins 38:56

4M ago38:56

38:56

Join Jennifer and Clint as they discuss his new book, Just Be Honest. This episode focuses on Clint's loss of his son, Eli, and how God brought him through by being honest in lament. Hope Care Centre Jennifer's Newsletter The Dark Middle Clint's Website Clint's Instagram Just Be HonestBy Jennifer Holmes

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A Mother Held with Lara D'Entremont 32:34

4M ago32:34

32:34

Join Jennifer and Lara as they discuss Lara's new book, A Mother Held, a collection of essays on anxiety, OCD, and motherhood. Hope Care Centre Jennifer's Newsletter The Dark Middle Lara's website Lara's Substack A Mother Held

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You Are Still A Mother with Jackie Gibson 30:38

5M ago30:38

30:38

Jackie shares with us the story of Leila, her stillborn daughter, Jackie's faith in the middle of grief, and the hope of the resurrection. A powerful conversation on what it means to grieve with hope and how to help those who are going through a similar circumstance. Hope Care Centre You Are Still a Mother The Moon Is Always Round Jen's Newsletter …

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Thank Goddess it's Friday!!! 50:21

6M ago50:21

50:21

In Ep.35 we let the cat out of the bag, and Hansel gets a lesson in the missionary position Part 1 [08:28] - In which we let the cat out of the bag, give her a nice old Nordic name, and before you know it, hooray, it’s Friday! Part 2 [33:27] - In which we discuss the missionary position on Easter Sunday, and discover a funky medieval connection bet…

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My Spouse Was Unfaithful with Robert D Jones 35:30

7M ago35:30

35:30

Robert D Jones brings many years of experience in pastoring, counseling, and teaching to this topic of infidelity. In this interview you will hear about hope, God's presence, and the first 3 steps you should take after finding out about your spouse's infidelity. A much needed conversation on a delicate topic. Hope Care Centre Robert D Jones' Websit…

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All Who Are Weary with Sarah J Houser 31:42

7M ago31:42

31:42

Sarah J Houser is a Chicago based author and speaker sharing biblical truth to nourish the soul, recipes to nourish the body. Jen and Sarah talk about her book, All Who Are Weary, and touch on such topics as worthlessness, insecurity, and despair. Hope Care Centre Sarah's Instagram Sarah's Newsletter Sarah's Website All Who Are Weary Amazon Canada …

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Someone I Know Is Grieving with Ed Welch 46:40

7M ago46:40

46:40

Ed Welch explains to us how to approach someone with humility and compassion while they are grieving in this conversation that is important for everyone in the church. Hope Care Centre Someone I Know Is Grieving CCEF The Dark Middle, Jen's Newsletter Jen's InstagramBy Jennifer L Holmes

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I Have PTSD with Curtis Solomon 52:40

7M ago52:40

52:40

Join Jennifer and Dr. Curtis Solomon as they discuss his new book, define PTSD and Triggers, and talk about why grieving and looking to Jesus are important parts of healing from PTSD. Hope Care Centre www.solomonsoulcare.com Curtis' Twitter Curtis' Instagram BCC The Dark Middle, Jen's NewsletterBy Jennifer L Holmes

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We Gotta Have More Cowbell!!! 33:39

7M ago33:39

33:39

In Ep. 34 we visit Switzerland and India, and find that we all need more cowbell Part 1 [03:20] - In which we see how the head is often clueless concerning what the heart knows, and what the heart wants... and what it wants is: Swiss cheese??? Part 2 [23:43] - In which Hansel tells a little white lie… we go scouring the internet in search of the tr…

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Moving Forward After Abortion with Camille Cates 52:06

8M ago52:06

52:06

Join Jen and Camille as they talk about her heartbreaking story of abortion and the rest she has found in Christ. Whether you have had an abortion, are thinking about it, or would like to minister to those who have had one, you will be blessed by this grace-filled conversation. Hope Care Centre Camille's Website Camille on Instagram Moving Forward …

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Runes and Rosaries and Rude Awakenings, or: Time to Make the Donuts 29:56

8M ago29:56

29:56

In Ep. 33 we have one hell of an early wake-up call, and wish we were all back in West Virginia??? Part 1 [05:43] - In which we have cause to mention the Anabaptists, and, uh oh, it’s time to make the donuts Part 2 [22:26] - In which we have real teamwork... and, some historic subterfuge Part 3 [26:35] - In which nostalgia plays an interesting part…

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Mental Health and Disability 42:26

9M ago42:26

42:26

Hope Care Centre Kyra Joy's Website Kyra Joy on Instagram The Dark Middle, Jen's NewsletterBy Jennifer Holmes

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The Power of Plan B 24:26

9M ago24:26

24:26

In Ep. 32 Hansel takes a well deserved snooze while we contemplate the difference between Plan A and Plan B Part 1 [04:40] - In which we do some late night thinking about Plan A Part 2 [08:43] - In which we do some more thinking about Plan A, and find out what Plan B is all about Part 3 [17:59] - In which the Grimms bring up a famous little point o…

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Journaling for Healing and Hope 42:54

10M ago42:54

42:54

Join Jen and Kristin as they talk about the process of journaling and lament for dealing with your emotions, especially grief. Kristin answers questions like, is journaling for everyone, how does it help, and what does biblical lament look like. Hope Care Centre Kristin's Website The Rest Journal Kristin on Instagram The Dark Middle, Jen's Newslett…

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Talking Heads or Plastic Jesus & Velvet Elvis 58:55

10M ago58:55

58:55

In Ep. 31 we spill the beans on Hermes Trismegistus, the Magic 8-Ball, and Hansel's Strange Uncle Albert Part 1 [03:34] - In which we spill the beans on Hermes Trismegistus and find out what kind of hat he doesn't wear Part 2 [15:51] - In which we read the most infamous passage in Antiquity, and find out what Hermes Trismegistus has to do with mowi…

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Adoption and Disabilities with Sarah Frazer 57:56

10M ago57:56

57:56

Join Sarah and Jen as they talk about Sarah's story of adoption of two children with disabilties. You will be encouraged by Sarah's story of wrestling through surrender to God when it comes to parenting for life and struggles with the soverignty of God and suffering. Hope Care Centre Preorder Sarah's Book Here on Amazon US Preorder Sarah's Book Her…

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I Want To Escape with Rush Witt 38:52

10M ago38:52

38:52

Have you ever wished you could just escape your life? Do you feel like life is too much to handle some days? Whether you just wished for a break, or you wished you could die, or anywhere in between, this conversation is for you. Join Jen and Rush Witt as they talk about wanting to escape life and courageous dependence on God. Hope Care Centre New G…

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Build A Stronger Marriage with Bob Lepine 33:36

10M ago33:36

33:36

How do you know when to get help for your marriage? What are the four keys to a healthy marriage? How do we build a stronger marriage? Join Jen and Bob Lepine as they discuss these topics and more in this interview about Bob's book called Build A Stronger Marriage Hope Care Centre New Growth Press Build A Stronger Marriage on Amazon Canada Build A …

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Shame with Esther Liu 40:20

11M ago40:20

40:20

Esther Liu wrote a devotional for us all called Shame: Being known and loved, and it is so needed. In this conversation, we talk about differentiating between shame and guilt, about being honest about our brokeness, and how to rest in Jesus instead of our shame. If you've ever struggled with feelings of shame (maybe we all have), you'll want to lis…

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Anxious About Decisions with Michael Gembola 25:34

11M ago25:34

25:34

We all have decisions we will feel anxious about at some point in our lives. In his book, Anxious About Decisions, Michael Gembola leads us through finding freedom in the peace of God. We talk about God's will, decisions in young adulthood, anxiety, and use some specific decisions to help us think through how to make them. We also ask the important…

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Social Media Pressure with John Perritt 35:14

11M ago35:14

35:14

In his book, Social Media Pressure - Finding Peace Alongside Jesus, John Perritt talks to us about the pressures teenagers face online. But as we find out in the episode, these important issues are not just faced by teenagers, but by adults as well. In this episode we discuss how our relationships have changed alongside technology, the mental healt…

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Hansel and the Real Doctor Faustus 52:56

11M ago52:56

52:56

In Ep. 30 we find the real Doctor Faust, John Oliver, and a Renaissance MeToo movement, all hidden within the symbolism of Hansel's Moon Rocks Part 1 [03:34] - In which we meet the real Dr. Faustus and find out he was the Julia Child of Renaissance magic Part 2 [15:51] - In which we learn about the connection between AI, the Magic 8 Ball, and a cou…

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Angry with God with Brad Hambrick 32:22

12M ago32:22

32:22

Join Jen and Brad Hambrick as they discuss his book, Angry With God. In this discussion they will acknowledge that the angry griever is hurting and the fact that they are angry shows God is important to them. They will discuss topics around anger and grief including hot lament, transitioning from angry grief to memorializing grief, and what it mean…

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The Great Revelation, or: Lutheran Stew on a Plate 26:21

1y ago26:21

26:21

In Ep. 29 we get hold of a super-early draft of Life of Brian, a former pimp and gangbanger regales us with his exploits, and we order pizza but end up with a messy plate of stew, instead. Part 1 [08:04] - In which the all time greatest game of Simon Says gets its due Recognitions. Part 2 [14:40] - In which we hear about the origins of Pizzagate fr…

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The world’s longest game of telephone, or: gospel gossip 33:50

1y ago33:50

33:50

In Ep. 28 we get an apology from a Vatican PR specialist, we meet the guy who invented Simon Says, and we do some “Fair and Balanced” reporting on what’s gospel and what’s not. Part 1 [05:03] - In which we listen in on a game of Vatican telephone, hear about the earliest Marvel comic book ever written, and pick up some titillating bit of gospel, er…

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That's a Bozo No-No or: Welcome to Camp Simon 35:13

1y ago35:13

35:13

In episode 27 we go on a magical mystery tour through the dark tunnel of Theurgy, looking for the real Simon Magus Part 1 [09:05] - In which we finally meet the Cumean Sibyl and learn about her travel agency business Part 2 [20:49] - In which we get to choose a summer camp, the Vatican, um, "opens the books," and we get to play a game of telephone …

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Suffering and God's Faithfulness with Melissa Affolter 39:14

1y ago39:14

39:14

https://www.melissaaffolter.com https://www.instagram.com/melissaaffolter/ https://fieldstonecounseling.orgBy Jennifer Holmes

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Family Advocacy with Deborah Geesling 45:22

1+ y ago45:22

45:22

https://p82homes.orgBy Jennifer Holmes

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Worthy with Brittney Moses 27:48

1+ y ago27:48

27:48

https://brittneyamoses.com https://www.instagram.com/brittneymoses/By Jennifer Holmes

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Hansel and Gretel meet Rocky and Bullwinkle or: The Emerald Tablet goes Flying 52:53

1+ y ago52:53

52:53

In E. 26 we stick our noses deeper into the magical darkness of Hermeticism, get deeper insight into the Emerald Tablet, and find a new connection between Hansel's Moon rocks and Hermes Trismegistus: in Sweden Part 1 [11:15] - In which we fall asleep while reading the Emerald Tablet, and find ourselves dreaming about some furry cousin of Rocky the …

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Jesus and Gender 56:10

1+ y ago56:10

56:10

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Hello, Numen! 42:46

1+ y ago42:46

42:46

In E. 25 we hit a fairytale fashion show, get a new urge to go chasing rabbits, and then we say hello to the numen Part 1 [02:11] - In which we watch Hansel trying to make enough coin to keep everyone’s shit together Part 2 [16:24] - In which we hit a fashion show of fairytale couture and end up giving three cheers for the designer Part 3 [22:24] -…

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Struck Down But Not Destroyed 44:38

1+ y ago44:38

44:38

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Apples and Oranges and Oreos 56:38

1+ y ago56:38

56:38

In episode 24 we take a whole lotta measurements, mix apples and oranges and oreos, and eventually have to flip a coin Part 1 [01:58] - In which we flip a coin and come up with a new definition for AI Part 2 [25:49] - In which we dabble a bit in astrology and alchemy, and end up tossing our moon rocks into a pond Part 3 [32:41] - In which we say a …

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He's on a Mission From God 39:56

1+ y ago39:56

39:56

In episode 23 we bring back some moon rocks and get a lesson in Alchemy 101 Part 1 [05:01] - In which we turn on the projector and watch some home movies of a moon landing, and then we find out that our intuition is on a mission: to Chicago Part 2 [23:13] - In which we get a lesson in Alchemy 101, and…um…phew…! *transcripts and links for each episo…

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Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids 30:32

1+ y ago30:32

30:32

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A Grimms Grimoire 30:06

2y ago30:06

30:06

In E.022 we have a Medieval Mr. Rogers Moment as Hansel gets himself ready to make some real magic Part 1 [06:59] - In which we watch the little brother escape all conscious control; we send Penn and Teller up the tree, and then we get ready for some real magic when the Grimms hand us a Grimoire Part 2 [20:08] - In which the Grimms give us a Mediev…

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Our View of God 42:02

2y ago42:02

42:02

Join Sherri Youngward and I as we talk about her testimony and how her view of God keeps her through depression. Click here for Sherri's podcast, songs, online concerts, and more http://www.sherriyoungward.com https://www.instagram.com/sherriyoungward/

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Ours: Eric Schumacher on men and miscarriage 46:54

2y ago46:54

46:54

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I got a funny feeling about this 49:27

2y ago49:27

49:27

In E. 021 we find out that the left hand knows exactly what the right hand is up to Part 1 [07:20]: In which we hear about the Yin and Yang of Hansel and Gretel, and spend a few sleepless nights trying to figure out what GRACE has to do with insomnia Part 2 [20:23]: In which we find out that the Grimms put out a contract on the first Frau Holzhacke…

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A Still and Quiet Mind 34:26

2y ago34:26

34:26

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DIY Coffin Carpentry 1:00:42

2y ago1:00:42

1:00:42

In episode 20 we break out the philologic toolbox and end up with a casket of real fairytale gold Part 1 [04:54] - In which we find Socrates moonlighting as a Taxi Driver Part 2 [14:30] - In which we go metal detecting in a library and find that our breadcrumb trail is leading us on a detour to Italy Part 3 [29:29] - In which we take a little cruis…

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A Lamenter's Pathway to Joy 36:24

2y ago36:24

36:24

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Fruitful 24:46

2y ago24:46

24:46

Join Christie Thomas and I for a conversation on the fruit of the Spirit and her family devotional. https://www.jensnewsong.com https://www.instagram.com/jensnewsong/ https://littleshootsdeeproots.com/fruit-of-the-spirit-book/ https://www.instagram.com/christie.thomas.writer/By Jennifer L Holmes

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Steak Tartare & Blood Sausage 50:20

2y ago50:20

50:20

In episode 19 we attend one of those dinner theater thingy-s where we catch a show, and get served a heaping portion of steak tartare with a side of blood sausage Part 1 [05:23] - In which we find out that there are a helluva lot of cannibals among us — and not ALL of them are zombies Part 2 [15:37] - In which we board the Time Machine and get ours…

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I Gotta Lot on my Conscience 1:26:45

2y ago1:26:45

1:26:45

In episode 18 we take a close look at the bearded lady, visit one of Al Capone’s favorite hangouts, and find the historic typo responsible for everyone’s bad conscience Part 1 [06:17] - In which we join a mob, walk through some celebrity’s split-level house, and then finally get to see the bearded lady, up close and personal Part 2 [23:33] - In whi…

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So what's the story, Ritchie? 50:58

2+ y ago50:58

50:58

In episode 17 we hit the jackpot by dumpster diving, get ourselves one helluva fancy box, and then attend not one, but 3 barbecues, one of which is guaranteed to give us all goose bumps Part 1 [08:24] - In which we find that the gingerbread in our story is not only missing a key ingredient: Selbstwertgefühl, it had a weird, bitter substitute baked …

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