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MSNBC’s Ali Velshi brings you the “Velshi Banned Book Club,” an act of resistance against the epidemic of book banning. In each episode, a different author of a banned book joins Ali—including Margaret Atwood, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Laurie Halse Anderson, and more—to talk about why their work is being targeted and about the literature itself. “Velshi Banned Book Club” is a series rooted in literary and cultural analysis and in the notion of reading as resistance. Read along with Ali and follow ...
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John 10: Discerning True Spiritual Leadership
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Send us a Text Message. What if the leaders you trust are leading you astray? This week on Beyond Sunday, we tackle the profound teachings of John, chapter 10, where Jesus reveals Himself as the Good Shepherd, setting a standard for true spiritual leadership. We compare the nurturing path of genuine leaders to the misleading routes of those who see…
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Faith, Obedience, and True Sight: Lessons from John 9
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Send us a Text Message. What if a simple act of obedience could transform your entire life? In today’s thought-provoking episode of Beyond Sunday, we unpack the rich narrative of John, chapter 9. Here, Jesus performs a miraculous healing on a man blind from birth, but the miracle extends far beyond just physical sight. Through a raw and inspiration…
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Jesus' Blueprint for Freedom: A Study of John 8 Part 2
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Send us a Text Message. What if the path to true freedom lies in the bold and unapologetic truths of Jesus in John chapter 8? Join us on a transformative journey as we unpack the profound themes of freedom and bondage found in this powerful scripture. Through vivid imagery and drama, we explore how Jesus' teachings challenge our deepest perceptions…
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From Condemnation to Freedom: Jesus' Teaching in John 8
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Send us a Text Message. What if your deepest, darkest secret was exposed for everyone to see? In this eye-opening episode of Beyond Sunday, we take you to the heart of John 8:1-30 and the unforgettable encounter between Jesus and a woman caught in adultery. This compelling narrative invites us to wrestle with the delicate balance of justice and com…
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Faith-Led Marriages: The Power of Shared Spiritual Practices
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Send us a Text Message. http://www.nic-williams.com Podcast With Pastor Kenny As I gathered with family to celebrate my nephew Brendan's milestone and my parents' enduring love story, a realization dawned on me about the intertwining of spirituality and marriage. Through heartfelt discussions and reflective moments, we explore the fortifying power …
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Send us a Text Message. www.nic-williams.com Could it be that the key to unlocking spiritual maturity lies in differentiating God's will from His timing? Prepare to embark on a journey through John chapter 7, as we meticulously examine the provocative questions that emerge from Jesus's enigmatic actions and teachings during the Festival of Tabernac…
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Honoring God Through Death: Cremation vs. Burial
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever grappled with the delicate balance between faith and mourning, especially when it comes to the topic of cremation? Many of you have reached out with this deep and poignant question, sparking today's exploration into how this practice fits within the Christian belief system. In the intimate spaces where grief me…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever found yourself questioning the comfort of your faith when confronted with the challenging teachings of Jesus? This week, we're navigating the choppy waters of John chapter 6, where many of Jesus' followers find His words too tough to take and turn away—leaving us to ponder our own reactions to the Gospel's rigorous dema…
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Finding True Fulfillment: Embracing Jesus as the Bread of Life
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever chased success, only to find yourself hungering for something far deeper? Join us as we discuss the transformative message of Jesus Christ as the bread of life, a theme that resonates through John 6:35-59. It's easy to get caught up in the miracles and the material, yet miss the profound relationship and eterna…
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Overcoming Fear with Faith in Divine Sovereignty
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever faced a moment where all your expertise fell short against life's sudden squalls? Our latest episode sails into the heart of such a storm, drawing parallels between a sailor's final confrontation with the sea and the biblical account of the disciples' struggle on tempestuous waters in John chapter 6. We're not …
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Eight Lessons Learned: Reflections of a Lead Pastor
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Send us a Text Message. Eight years can feel like a lifetime in church leadership, and in that span, I've witnessed triumphs and heartaches that have both tested and reinforced my faith. As I celebrate this significant milestone as lead pastor at South Shore Community Church, I'm eager to share the eight most impactful lessons I've picked up along …
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Beyond the Loaves and Fishes: A Testament to Faith
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Send us a Text Message. Discover the profound lessons of faith and provision as we navigate the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000. Amidst the narrative of scarcity and divine generosity, we explore the potency of offering our humble resources and witnessing them multiply through faith. This episode unpacks the symbolism of Jesus as the bread of life…
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Send us a Text Message. As our community gathered this Easter, we witnessed something extraordinary: 51 souls embarking on a new journey with Christ. The joy from this celebration was a beacon of hope as I navigated personal sorrow at my aunt's funeral in Alabama, reinforcing the powerful message of eternity we shared over the weekend. This episode…
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Embracing Transformation: The Call to Rise and Heal from the Pool of Bethesda
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Send us a Text Message. Imagine encountering a moment that asks you if you're truly prepared for change, prompting a reflection on your deepest longings. This is the essence of the profound question posed by Jesus to a man crippled for 38 years, a story we explore from the Gospel of John to understand transformation's true nature. Our episode delve…
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The Nobleman's Faith Journey Through Contemporary Eyes
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Send us a Text Message. Stepping off the stage this weekend, a lingering question refused to leave my thoughts. As I mulled over the powerful narrative of the nobleman's son from John chapter four, there were several thoughts i couldn't get away from. Join us in a profound exploration of faith, skepticism, and the very nature of belief as we dissec…
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Quenching Life's Deepest Thirst: A Discussion on Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever felt an insatiable thirst that goes beyond the physical, reaching deep into the spiritual recesses of your life? As I reminisced about a day out on the water, parched and reaching for my water bottle, I couldn't help but draw parallels to the soul-quenching narrative of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well…
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Breaking Free from Excuses to Share Your Faith: A Call to Action Inspired by the Woman at the Well
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever caught yourself crafting a well-oiled excuse for why you can't do something—especially something as important as sharing your faith? Our latest discussion peels back the layers of justification we wrap around our inaction, taking a cue from the disciples' hesitations in the story of the woman at the well. We're…
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The Constitution of the United States: A Complete Reading
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Is there a work of writing more influential than the Constitution of the United States? Is there a work of writing more weaponized, more debated, and more quoted and misquoted? On this special episode of the Velshi Banned Book Club we will provide crucial context and a complete reading of the sacred document so that you can decide for yourself. Thi…
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Few authors have changed American culture more than the unparalleled Toni Morrison and the amazing Zora Neale Hurston. This episode of the Velshi Banned Book Club examines two crucial books in the Black literary canon: “Beloved” and “Their Eyes Were Watching God”. Ivy league scholars Dr. Imani Perry and Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. look at celebrated work …
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BONUS: How to Win 2024: The “Kiddie Table” Debate
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Debate guru Ron Klain joins Claire McCaskill and Jennifer Palmieri on their new podcast “How to Win 2024” to discuss the winners and losers of the 2nd GOP debate and what it could mean for President Biden’s re-election campaign. Plus, the House Republicans’ impeachment effort that voters want nothing to do with. Listen each week and click here to f…
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There is a persistent and damaging sexist trope that books written by women and for women are frivolous, light, and devoid of true meaning. On this episode of Velshi Banned Book Club Podcast we subvert that narrative with two powerful “chick-lit” books that have equally important messages: "Ready or Not" by Meg Cabot and “Speak” by Laurie Halse And…
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Latino representation in the literary and publishing community is startlingly low -- a survey conducted by Lee & Low Books and Boston University in 2020, found that a mere 6% of publishers identify as Latino. There are just a few books for such a large and diverse group – the quickest growing population in America. Both “Aristotle and Dante Discove…
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Reexamining and Reframing U.S. History with Nikole Hannah-Jones
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“The 1619 Project”, named for the year the first enslaved African people arrived on the shores of Virginia, began as an editorial franchise for the New York Times. Since its inception, “The 1619 Project” has faced sharp criticism and relentless calls for its ban -- from school libraries, state Senates, and even from the White House. “The 1619 Proje…
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Using Literature to Grapple with School Shootings
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School shootings can feel inescapable -- especially if you're an American. Authors Jodi Picoult and Todd Strasser grapple with school shootings through literature. Picoult’s “Nineteen Minutes” is told from a place of healing. The reader is not asked to feel compassion for the shooter, but the story lays bare the bullying, taunts, and complicated fa…
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Most everyone knows Margaret Atwood’s name for her seminal work “The Handmaid’s Tale”. “The Handmaid’s Tale” is more relevant with each passing day – exploring women’s bodily autonomy, the environment, autocratic regimes, and even the banning of books. Atwood also wrote a stirring modern adaption of William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”, entitled “Ha…
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The stakes are high when you’re a Black teenager in America – they can be life or death. Both books featured on this episode of Velshi Banned Book Club couple pulled-from-the-headlines urgency with the emotional depth of good fiction. “All American Boys”, co-authored by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely, explores a gutting episode of police brutalit…
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Books that tell LGBTQ+ stories are banned at a disproportionately high rate. The first episode of Velshi Banned Book Club features two equally powerful and poignant novels that grapple with what it means to discover who you are and who you love. “Two Boys Kissing” by David Levithan masterfully weaves four separate narratives and a haunting Greek ch…
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MSNBC’s Ali Velshi brings you the “Velshi Banned Book Club,” an act of resistance against the epidemic of book banning. In each episode, a different author of a banned book joins Ali—including Margaret Atwood, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Laurie Halse Anderson, George M. Johnson and more—to talk about why their work is being targeted and about the literatu…
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