Best Dan Wolpert Podcasts (2024)

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Attentiveness to the Word with Juan Carlos Huertas 30:57

15d ago30:57

30:57

This month, the Academy Podcast features Juan Carlos Huertas' teaching from Academy #42 in 2023 on the topic, "Attentiveness to the Word." In this episode, Huertas dives into the rich world of prophetic literature, exploring how the ancient texts of the Bible connect to the realities of our lives today, emphasizing how scripture mirrors modern chal…

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New Testament Spirituality with Shively Smith 22:59

1M ago22:59

22:59

This month, the Academy Podcast features Shively Smith's teaching from Academy #42 in 2023 on the profound spirituality of the New Testament. In this episode, Dr. Smith explores the diversity within early Christian texts, emphasizing how the spirit of new life and love was interpreted across various cultures, languages, and geographies. She encoura…

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Courageous Curiosity: Cultivating an Antiracist Spirituality with Lucretia Berry and Ben Bowell 36:14

3M ago36:14

36:14

This month, the Academy Podcast features Lucretia Berry and Ben Bowell's teaching from an online Academy Day Apart in 2021 called, Courageous Curiosity: Cultivating an Antiracist Spirituality. In this enlightening conversation, Lucretia and Ben share their personal stories of Christian faith formation and its intersection with antiracism. Together,…

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God's Reckless Abundance with Grace Imathiu 39:58

3M ago39:58

39:58

This month, the Academy Podcast features Grace Imathiu teaching at the Indiana Five-Day in 2021. Grace illuminates the parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15:11-32, a title she challenges because parables cannot be contained. Grace explores the story through different lenses to reveal a God of reckless abundance who shows us how our life together c…

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Neighborhood Shalom with Elaine Heath 28:05

6M ago28:05

28:05

This month, the Academy Podcast features Elaine Heath's understanding of neighborhood shalom. Her lecture from Academy 40 speaks to us of hopes and expectations, of well formed theology that is undone by lived experience. Knowing about Jesus and experiencing the compassion and presence of Jesus in the neighborhood is nothing short of transformation…

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Conversation with Claire McKeever-Burgett and Shalom Agtarap 43:50

7M ago43:50

43:50

This month, the Academy Podcast features Claire K. McKeever-Burgett as she discusses the sacred people, places, and experiences that shaped her new book, Blessed are the Women. Step into the holy conversation of what it means to be - not just a woman - but human - one who is loved, and listened to by the Divine. Blessed indeed are the ones who hear…

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Faithfulness Within Conflict with Luther Smith 31:28

7M ago31:28

31:28

This month, the Academy Podcast features Luther Smith's teaching from Academy 29 in Burlingame, CA. His lecture on "Faithfulness within Conflict" reminds us that conflict should be embraced as a pathway to healing. Ultimately, Dr. Smith invites us to deal with conflict because “Our obedience requires it." The question he asks us is, "will we engage…

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31: S4 Exit Interview with Ben Nedivi & Matt Wolpert 42:08

8M ago42:08

42:08

With season 4 of “For All Mankind” in the books, we got a chance to spend a little time asking co-creators and showrunners Ben Nedivi and Matt Wolpert about the show in general, season four in particular, where the show might go if it’s renewed for future seasons, and (of course) why there are so many vending machines. Dan Moren and Jason Snell wit…

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30: "Perestroika" (S4E10) 53:45

9M ago53:45

53:45

We say goodbye to season four by detailing the exciting and eventful finale, in which the counter-countermeasures are foiled by counter-counter-countermeasures… or are they? The tension between the crew and the authorities on Mars reaches a breaking point! Frantic typing occurs—but without typos! And Jason gets some strong “Babylon 5” vibes—in the …

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39: "Brazil" (S4E9) 32:25

9M ago32:25

32:25

Everything gets tense as we rush toward the season finale. How many Star Trek shows are there in this universe? Was that a modem sound? Would it be better if the KGB and CIA worked together? And what’s more American than eating a McDonald’s burger in a motel? Dan Moren and Jason Snell Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable ne…

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28: "Legacy" (S4E8) 43:19

9M ago43:19

43:19

Listeners, thanks for reminding us what happened to that one character we thought was dead, because he’s very much not dead and in this episode. The Henry Hill of space shucks off his robe and turns right to warn Aleida about the peril Margo may be in! Meanwhile, on Mars, it’s time to plan a heist! Kelly may be about to make history, but Ed is abso…

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27: "Crossing the Line" (S4E7) 34:05

9M ago34:05

34:05

So many lines being crossed! Ed’s rebellion encourages a worker revolt just as Kelly and Alex arrive on Mars. Meanwhile, Margo gets a new assignment, Aleida’s news appearance goes viral. And Dev spills some sugar and shows his true colors. If you were wondering if this season was in the truest bananas spirit “For All Mankind,” did the last line not…

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26: "Leningrad" (S4E6) 46:41

10M ago46:41

46:41

It all comes to a head in St. Petersburg—er, Leningrad. Chekhov’s hotel accommodations are placed on the mantel. Margo is reminded who her employers are. And on mars, Ed continues to rebel. And what is an asteroid, if not a giant vending machine? Dan Moren and Jason Snell Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by beco…

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25: "Goldilocks" (S4E5) 46:12

10M ago46:12

46:12

It’s a gold rush in space! Okay, maybe an iridium rush, as everyone on Earth wants to grab Goldilocks, the $20 trillion asteroid. But things are more complicated than that, of course. Danielle is stuck in an episode of “Lost,” having flashbacks to dark times. Kelly and Aleida have to deal with a rash decision made by Dev. And is Ed Baldwin this sea…

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24: "A House Divided" (S4E4) 39:54

10M ago39:54

39:54

It’s splitsville! “For All Mankind” explores rifts between supports of the old and new Soviet regimes, but there’s also an Earth-Mars dichotomy, the re-emergence of Cold War fault lines, the downstairs grunts versus the upstairs astronaut heroes on Mars, and even the Helios workers versus their billionare boss. Meanwhile, things are bad for Comrade…

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23: "The Bear Hug" (S4E3) 46:44

10M ago46:44

46:44

Our season storylines begin to come into focus this week, as Kelly and Aleida encourage Dev to have his Steve Jobs moment, Margo learns about the calm atmosphere found at Soviet Union police stations, Ed finds calm in hydroponics, and Miles discovers that black market shenanigans can really snowball. Dan Moren and Jason Snell Support this show and …

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22: "Have a Nice Sol" (S4E2) 34:53

10M ago34:53

34:53

This week we’ve got an upstairs/downstairs thing going on at Happy Valley, where newbie Miles is learning about black market speakeasies and base commander Danielle is enjoying some fresh pasta. Back on Earth, Kelly and Aleida join forces to TP things and build a business, and they’re all out of toilet paper. But the most important, earth-shaking t…

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Reconciling Across Walls of Fear with Ray Buckley 45:05

11M ago45:05

45:05

This month, the Academy Podcast features Ray Buckley's teaching from the 2021 Spiritual Formation in Today's World. His Lecture on Reconciliation. As an indigenous person in North America, Ray speaks with authority about what it takes to be reconciled across walls meant to keep people and creation apart. Let us consider what it will take for indige…

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21: "Glasnost" (S4E1) 43:25

11M ago43:25

43:25

“You know, when I was a child, I liked to go to my father’s factory and enjoy the vending machine…” We’re back! And so is “For All Mankind,” complete with a new opening montage of “historical facts”, another dangerous adventure in outer space, some check-ins with old characters, and some surprising new ones. Dan Moren and Jason Snell Sponsors Incom…

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Drinking From Ancestral Wells with Dan Wolpert 39:20

12M ago39:20

39:20

This month, the Academy Podcast features Daniel Wolpert’s teaching from the 2021 online Academy Day Apart retreat called Drinking from Ancestral Wells: God’s Wisdom for the Work of the Present Age. Dan contrasts the wisdom of our ancestors with the destructive nature of colonization that cuts people off from God. He guides listeners to reconnect to…

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Hope in a Time of Despair with Alexia Salvatierra 33:19

1y ago33:19

33:19

This month, the Academy Podcast features a word from Alexia Salvatierra. The content comes from her lecture at last December’s online Academy Day Apart retreat called, “Hope in a Time of Despair.” Alexia explores the immigrant and refugee experience through the lens of hope, likening it to the hope of a woman in labor. They have faith that on the o…

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Listening for the Way That Leads to Life with Amy Oden 28:45

1y ago28:45

28:45

This month’s episode of the Academy Podcast features teaching from Amy Oden on the topic of “Meeting God in Our Longing” from the 2021 cohort of Spiritual Formation in Today’s World. Amy explores the art of discerning between the way that leads to life and the way that leads to death by paying attention to our deepest longings. She emphasizes that …

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Confronting Fear as a Path to Healing and Liberation with Safiyah Fosua 29:06

1+ y ago29:06

29:06

In this month's episode, we hear from Safiyah Fosua. Safiyah was speaking on the topic of "Meeting God in Our Healing" from the 2021 cohort of Spiritual Formation in Today's World, a one-year online program from The Academy. Safiyah shares the story of the Gadarene demoniac from the synoptic Gospels to help us understand how our relationship with f…

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Internalizing God's Love through Scripture with Wilkie Au 27:14

1+ y ago27:14

27:14

This month's episode features teaching from Wilkie Au during the first session of Two-Year Academy #40 in 2018. Wilkie explores how the stories in scripture can be a paradigmatic lens for viewing our current life experiences, helping us to see how God is showing up in our lives today and inviting us into a deeper felt knowledge of God's love for us…

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Examining Our Faith Relationship to the Land with Cláudio Carvalhaes 37:55

1+ y ago37:55

37:55

In this month's episode, Cláudio Carvalhaes asks us to consider how we understand ourselves and our faith in relation to the land. For over 50 years, we’ve commemorated Earth Day in April and yet investment in our planet feels like such an onerous task. What does it mean to recite “The earth is the LORD's, and the fulness thereof” when it comes to …

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Saint Teresa of Avila on Growing in the Life of Prayer with Sr. Kathleen Flood 27:58

1+ y ago27:58

27:58

For this month’s Academy Podcast episode, in honor of March and the celebration of women’s history, we have chosen to highlight the life of Saint Teresa of Avila through the scholarship and spiritual guidance of Sister Kathleen Flood. Sister Kathleen bears witness to the courageous life of St. Teresa, whose devotion to Christ led her to become a re…

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The Sacrament of Stepping into the Wounded Places with Regina Laroche 31:34

1+ y ago31:34

31:34

This month's podcast episode features Regina Laroche as she bears witness to the healing and transformation that can come when we risk stepping into the wounded places in our neighborhoods and in our world. Regina cultivates food, connections, and community in her work with DIASPORA GARDENS, Planting Connections, Planting Hope, and the St. Mark Giv…

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Reclaiming the Good News of the Gospel with Juan Carlos Huertas 32:40

1+ y ago32:40

32:40

This month's podcast episode features Juan Carlos Huertas, who currently serves as minister of proclamation and the practice of justice at First-Plymouth Congregational Church in Lincoln, NE. Huertas holds a Master of Divinity degree from Emory University in Atlanta, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Louisiana College in Pineville, Louisiana, wher…

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Encountering a Loving God through Prayer with Roberta Bondi 31:12

2y ago31:12

31:12

This month's episode features Roberta Bondi's exploration of prayer. Roberta is a writer, speaker, teacher, and retreat leader. She is Professor Emerita of Church History at Candler School of Theology, Emory University. Roberta earned a bachelor’s degree from Southern Methodist University and completed two years of study at Perkins School of Theolo…

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Elijah’s Cave of Transformation with Hee-Soo Jung 20:07

2y ago20:07

20:07

Perhaps it is because of Hee Soo’s formation and orientation to Confucianism and Buddhism that we experience a refreshing expansion on the story of Elijah 1 Kings 17-19. Have you had an experience like this? Where you set aside time to dislocate from your regular rhythms and give yourself over to a new road, the hospitality of strangers, and the pr…

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Living as God's Beloved with Larry Peacock 28:58

2y ago28:58

28:58

In this Academy Podcast episode, Rev. Larry Peacock reminds us of our essential nature as God’s beloved. Larry is the Director of the Franciscan Spiritual Center in Milwaukie, Oregon, has led retreats and workshops for groups and churches across the country and is the author of "The Living Nativity – Preparing for Christmas with St Francis," and "O…

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20: "Stranger in a Strange Land" (S3E10) 49:54

2y ago49:54

49:54

So it all comes down to this. It’s the mega-length season finale of “For All Mankind,” in which many plot threads and characters will be explosively resolved! (But what of the vending machine? Won’t anyone think of the vending machine?) We get information about our surprising new character, Dev and Margo offer final(?) pep talks, Jimmy struggles to…

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S3E10: Stranger in a Strange Land (With Shantel VanSanten, Sonya Walger, Matt Wolpert & Ben Nedivi) 1:00:37

2y ago1:00:37

1:00:37

The Season 3 finale is here, and there’s a lot to talk about. Krys chats with Shantel VanSanten (Karen Baldwin) and Sonya Walger (Molly Cobb) about the climactic ending. Plus, executive producers, showrunners, and co-creators Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi take a look back at the entire season and discuss the future of the series. This is an Apple TV+…

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19: "Coming Home" (S3E9) 33:42

2y ago33:42

33:42

Digging out on Mars, reinventing Watergate at home, and investigating a Soviet asset. There’s a lot going on in this episode of “For All Mankind” even before the last five minutes happen! Dan Moren and Jason Snell Referenced Works For All Mankind Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a …

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S3E9: Coming Home (With Jodi Balfour, Bradley Thompson & David Weddle) 31:55

2y ago31:55

31:55

Only one more episode before the season finale. Joining Krys are Jodi Balfour (Ellen Wilson) and writers Bradley Thompson and David Weddle to unpack Season 3, episode 9. They talk about Ellen’s tremendous internal conflict and her decision behind her announcement, as well as how the writers approached Kelly’s situation. This is an Apple TV+ podcast…

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18: "The Sands of Ares" (S3E8) 29:34

2y ago29:34

29:34

In the aftermath of last week’s landslide, this week is all about picking up the pieces. The physical pieces, but also the emotional ones. Karen gets confronted, finally, about her behavior last season—and from an unexpected source. And Danny, this year’s Karen, reveals a lot more about his own problems. Dan Moren and Jason Snell Referenced Works F…

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S3E8: The Sands of Ares (With Joel Kinnaman & Casey Johnson) 33:11

2y ago33:11

33:11

Krys and guests Joel Kinnaman (Ed Baldwin) and Casey Johnson (Danny Stevens) dig into Season 3, episode 8, to discuss the complicated relationship between Ed and Danny and how the show handles its flawed heroes. This is an Apple TV+ podcast, produced by AT WILL MEDIA. Watch For All Mankind on Apple TV+, where available. http://apple.co/ForAllMankin…

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17: "Bring It Down" (S3E7) 36:40

2y ago36:40

36:40

On Mars, it’s drill, baby, drill. On Earth, a scandal and some dirty tricks are threatened, and a betrayal is revealed. Much to Margo’s consternation, Aleida’s still on the case of the leaked nuclear secrets. And Ed is… well, he’s the most Ed that Ed’s ever been. Dan Moren and Jason Snell Referenced Works For All Mankind Show Notes & Links Support …

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S3E7: Bring It Down (With Dan Liu & Jay Redd) 35:05

2y ago35:05

35:05

Director Dan Liu and VFX supervisor Jay Redd chat with Krys about Season 3, episode 7. They discuss portraying Danny’s struggle with substance abuse onscreen and the unexpected ways the visual effects team brought Mars to life. This is an Apple TV+ podcast, produced by AT WILL MEDIA. Watch For All Mankind on Apple TV+, where available. http://apple…

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16: "New Eden" (S3E6) 28:24

2y ago28:24

28:24

Tension is building on Mars—and there’s a surprising twist back on Earth, too. There’s even a spy-style dead drop. Also, Kelly thinks that an air vent is louder than it really is! Most importantly, an astronaut makes an important personal decision that adds complications into the lives of both Danielle and Ellen. Dan Moren and Jason Snell Reference…

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S3E6: New Eden (With Robert Bailey Jr. & Ben Nedivi) 38:42

2y ago38:42

38:42

Krys speaks with Robert Bailey Jr. (Will Tyler) and executive producer Ben Nedivi to get their take on Season 3, episode 6. They dive into the impact and importance of Will speaking his truth and what it’s like to shoot scenes on the Martian base. This is an Apple TV+ podcast, produced by AT WILL MEDIA. Watch For All Mankind on Apple TV+, where ava…

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15: "Seven Minutes of Terror" (S3E5) 52:42

2y ago52:42

52:42

To the surface we go! Who will touch down on Mars first? This episode has the answers, and after last week, this week’s ending is… a change of pace? Romance is in the recycled air, the walls are closing in on Margo, and Karen get an important cooking lesson from Wayne. Dan Moren and Jason Snell Referenced Works For All Mankind Show Notes & Links Su…

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S3E5: Seven Minutes of Terror (With Coral Peña & Noah Harpster) 30:43

2y ago30:43

30:43

Coral Peña (Aleida Rosales) and Noah Harpster (Bill Strausser) join Krys to break down Season 3, episode 5. They dig into Aleida’s growing suspicions and speculate on Bill’s love life. This is an Apple TV+ podcast, produced by AT WILL MEDIA. Watch For All Mankind on Apple TV+, where available. http://apple.co/ForAllMankindTV…

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14: "Happy Valley" (S3E4) 32:59

2y ago32:59

32:59

This is one of the less happy episodes of “For All Mankind,” but we’re here to break it down, especially the shocking ending! Nobody said going to Mars would be easy. That wouldn’t be much of a show. Also: Dev uses democracy to hide from responsibility, Ellen reminds Margo what NASA is good at, and DJ Kelly is dropping tunes from space on her 1990s…

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S3E4: Happy Valley (With Cynthy Wu & Matt Wolpert) 34:02

2y ago34:02

34:02

Joining Krys to discuss the fourth episode of Season 3 are Cynthy Wu (Kelly Baldwin) and executive producer Matt Wolpert. They chat about what it’s like to go from a minor character to a major one, plus the real-life inspiration behind the Soviets’ bold tactic. This is an Apple TV+ podcast, produced by AT WILL MEDIA. Watch For All Mankind on Apple …

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13: "All In" (S3E3) 43:36

2+ y ago43:36

43:36

Somehow this week’s episode feels like a season finale. The moves of Helios have upended the plans of the U.S. and USSR and the result is a lot of action, both in terms of job offers and people switching sides, and in terms of the urgency of the people knocking at that hotel-room door. Is Ed the best person to be recruiting damaged astronauts? Is A…

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S3E3: All In (With Maril Davis & Meera Menon) 35:29

2y ago35:29

35:29

Krys sits down with executive producer Maril Davis and director Meera Menon to talk about Season 3, episode 3. The group dives into Margo’s predicament and the evolution of the show’s strong female characters. This is an Apple TV+ podcast, produced by AT WILL MEDIA. Watch For All Mankind on Apple TV+, where available. http://apple.co/ForAllMankindT…

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12: "Game Changer" (S3E2) 32:51

2+ y ago32:51

32:51

This episode is all about cultures, from the increasingly top-down management at NASA to whatever you’d call fusion billionaire Dev Ayasa’s management style at independent space startup Helios. Molly and Margo clash, Dani shows grace while Ed does not, and will anyone buy Karen’s lightly-used space hotel? Dan Moren and Jason Snell Sponsors Giant Sq…

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S3E2: Game Changer (With Shantel VanSanten & Edi Gathegi) 37:06

2+ y ago37:06

37:06

Krys chats with Shantel VanSanten (Karen Baldwin) and Edi Gathegi (Dev Ayesa) to break down Season 3, episode 2. They discuss how Karen has evolved since Season 1 and the thinking behind the big moves Dev makes. This is an Apple TV+ podcast, produced by AT WILL MEDIA. Watch For All Mankind on Apple TV+, where available. http://apple.co/ForAllMankin…

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Prophetic Imagination: Seeking a Liberating Consciousness 29:35

2+ y ago29:35

29:35

In this episode, we have the gift of hearing from Rev. Grace Imathiu, Senior Pastor of First United Methodist Church in Evanston, Illinois. Pastor Grace is a citizen of the world for whom ‘the world is her parish’. As an African who is married to a European and is raising an American son, Grace is fluent in three languages, was educated in Kenya, U…

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