Explore with us as we attempt to leave no stone unturned as we sift through topics of the: subconscious; higher self; supernatural; and paranormal. We encourage you to momentarily leave your judgements, beliefs and even disbeliefs behind as we curiously take a look at all things outside this apparent physical realm.
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A lively mix of author interviews, audio book previews and chats with those influential in the literary world, The Book Report has become appointment listening for bibliophiles and book clubs alike. It's a great way to find out who's hot in the book world and which titles critics and readers are buzzing about. Come back and see updated shows weekly!
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Fresh Expressions believes any church can reach people who are not yet part of any church. This podcast unravels the complexities of today's local mission field and introduces resources from pastors, practitioners and historic movements adept at proclaiming the Good News inside and outside the inherited Church.
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Each episode of Audience goes behind the scenes of all kinds of podcasts to uncover the creative process that powers audio creators. Audience is a Castos Original Series that is hosted, produced and edited by Stuart Barefoot.
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Brought to you by the Matthew B. Ridgway Center for International Security Studies and the Graduate School for Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh We are a monthly podcast addressing the news of the day in International Security, featuring a panel of Ridgway scholars. Every episode includes an in-depth interview with a special guest expert. Created by: Adam Diedrich
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Trauma and Church with Elaine Heath and Charles Kiser
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When we go to church, we bring our stories with us. Our stories can color how we experience Christian community, and even affect the larger community. Fresh Expressions Pioneer Elaine Heath and church planter Charles Kiser are co-authors of Trauma-Informed Evangelism: Cultivating Communities of Wounded Healers. Motivated by their own experiences, t…
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Being a part of a group, or even a church, doesn’t mean you feel like you “belong.” In this episode, David Kim of Made to Belong helps us explore what it takes to build a community of belonging. You will learn about five practices he has identified for cultivating community in a disconnected world both inside and outside of our inherited forms of c…
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Charles Lowrey, Aliens and dimensions - from hypnosis
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#ET #galacticfederation #alienimages We promised to have him back with the images generated by AI from a client’s experience through altered states of consciousness. This helps Charles break down what he knows about the different beings, their roles and perhaps even our roles on an interdimensional level. If you want to know what its like to be a c…
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The Loneliness Epidemic and the Church with Heather Jallad, Shannon Kiser, Luke Edwards, and Chris Morton
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“Loneliness isn't just an uncomfortable feeling; it's dangerous to us as individuals and as a society.” In 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy went so far as to declare it an epidemic. "Being socially disconnected is...[as detrimental as] caused by smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day..." Failing to address it would lead Americans to "further retr…
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#movementtherapy #wayapawuurrk #podcast A Neuro diverse/divergent therapist connecting on a very deep level using a language that can transcend the intellect... that language is movement! Join us on this interesting deep dive into a connection of wonder, ancient wisdom and movement. Had a lot of fun along the way too of course. Check out Rachel's w…
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#hypnosis #psychic #pastlives If Mick and the Psychic had a love child… the podcast that is… Fil Woodhouse would be that child! Fil is a Hypnotherapist and a Psychic Medium! Fil shares how she specifically does blessings and releases negative spirits using prayers, powerful readings and incredible stories of working with the beyond as a psychic med…
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Alan Graham & Gannon Sims: Passions, Forged Family and Homelessness
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What happens when you follow the passions God has given you? Can God use your passions to help address some of the major issues facing our culture? In this bonus episode of the Fresh Expressions podcast, you’ll meet Alan Graham and hear how his passion led him to start Community First! Village, a master-planned neighborhood where the chronically ho…
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Charles Lowrey Healing, Hypnosis and Beyond!
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#ET #energyhealing #spiritguides We're Back with another episode and we chat to an old friend Charles. Good thing for all of us, Charles has some pretty amazing stories to tell from his curious explorations with clients through hypnosis and energy healing modalities. We get stories about spirit guides, spirits of loved ones and ET's [for lack of a …
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As Audience comes to an end, we're signing off with a collection of podcasting tips from our season 3 guestsBy Castos Productions
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Do Not Despise Small Beginnings with Dr. Chris Backert
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Does your ministry feel insignificant? Churches large and small have struggled with a decline in attendance since pandemic restrictions were lifted. But scripture teaches us not to despise small beginnings. In this episode, Dr. Chris Backert, North American Director of Fresh Expressions returns to discuss the opportunities that lay ahead for church…
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Dreaming Again: New Years with Mitch Marcello
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Over time, it’s natural to become stuck. In your career, relationship, ministry, you name it. Goal-setting and resolutions are great things to do. But what if you could become a person with a more creative spirit and innovative mindset? This episode features an excerpt of a recent webinar where creativity coach and Fresh Expressions Mission Strateg…
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We're excited to collaborate with our friends at The Podglomerate and their show, Podcast Perspectives: How does the Washington Post share sweeping stories through audio? Today on the podcast, we’re excited to feature a conversation from Podcast Perspectives, produced by our friends at The Podglomerate (the podcast firm specialized in producing, di…
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Merry Christmas from the Fresh Expressions Team! In this special Christmas episode, you will hear greetings from our North American team and get a glimpse of what God is up to in the North American Fresh Expressions movement. Fresh Expressions is a worldwide movement of everyday missionaries who want to see churches thrive in the places we live, ea…
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A Psychedelic Western with David Weinberg
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On this episode of the Audience podcast, Stuart and David talk about his limited series, Dreamtown, the Story of Adelanto. David shares his expertise on podcasting and storytelling in general. It can be difficult to tell someone else’s story compassionately and compellingly. Dreamtown aims to do that for–not only–the main character, but also the to…
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How Ski Slopes to Swing Dances Become Fresh Expressions of Church with Marcus Corey and Mitch Marcello
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Many traditional Christians build their weekends around Church attendance, many others are spending their weekends "playing." Hobbies, sports, and other activities provide much more than a thrill or a distraction: they are places where people feel more alive, more embodied, and often build their most profound community. Rather than try to pull peop…
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Stuart talks to Tania Mohammad, the host and producer of the award-winning podcast, Undiscarded: Stories of New York. They talk about how audio can be used to bring artifacts back to life and how objects can tell bigger stories. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to Castos.com/p…
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Missio Divina: An Audio Devotional for Pioneering Leaders
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How does a pioneer stay passionately focused on their mission and deeply rooted in their relationship with God? One way to engage with Scripture for the purpose of understanding how we join God's work in our world. In this episode, we feature an excerpt of our audio devotional resource Advent Missio Divina. In this devotional, you'll hear scripture…
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Asking "Dumb" Questions with Christopher Linnane
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Today, Stuart and Chris Linnane discuss Chris' podcast The Parlor Room, and what it's like to talk to experts. Chris lives his life surrounding himself with smart people on purpose. For some people, that can lead to imposter syndrome. Chris uses it to motivate him to do better. He also talks about his background in music, what makes The Parlor Room…
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Mission is the Shape of Water with Michael Frost
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Friend and missional mentor Michael Frost returns to the Fresh Expressions podcast to discuss his book Mission Is the Shape of Water: Learning From the Past to Inform Our Role in the World Today. Does mission look the same across all times and places? Michael Frost says no in his latest book! He dives into Christian mission through the centuries, e…
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3 Clips Re-Air: Drilled: Rigorous Audio Journalism (ft. Amy Westervelt)
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As we continue to work on new Audience episodes, here's an episode from one of our other shows, 3 Clips. It first aired on September 6, 2021, was hosted by Jay acunzo and was produced/ edited by Cherie Turner Amy Westervelt is a print and audio journalist and environmentalist; she founded the podcast network Critical Frequency, which raises up impo…
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How to Engage Boomers Today with Jim Divine
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From the Jesus People movement of the 70s and the “seeker-sensitive” outreach of the 80s, Boomers have shaped the development of the North American Church. Yet, as they approach and enter retirement, for some their church participation is dwindling. Join Jim Divine, who pastors a church in The Villages, Florida, to discuss how churches can help gui…
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Laughing at Ourselves with Charles Austin
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On this episode of the Audience podcast, Stuart talks to Charles Austin about the comedy podcast, Episode One. Episode One is a satirical podcast that started out as just a funny passion project for three friends. After a while, they realized that they had an idea that could possibly take off. E1 is a podcast starring Andrew, Branson, and Charles. …
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The weeks leading up to Christmas provide an opportunity for Christians, and even our broader culture, to turn our minds to Jesus. But how do you help Christians reimagine the holiday season that has been co-opted by secular and consumerist practices? How do you take the concepts and traditions, many rooted in high church liturgies, to modern churc…
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Cassandra DeAnn Human Design and Gene Keys
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#humandesign #genereading #cassandradeann Imagine there was a way you could find out how you were designed so that you could follow what is more natural to you and avoid some of those brick walls in your life. Meet Cassandra DeAnn, a truly amazing story of her own with an incredible gift. Lots of laughs, some wise words and Cassandra does Xzavia’s …
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On this episode of the Audience podcast, Stuart and Elaine talk about her podcast "Sound Judgment" and what it takes to be a great host. (Stuart gets a lesson from an expert.) Elaine uses her experience as a lifelong journalist to help hosts become better at what they do, no matter the genre. Elaine Appleton Grant is the CEO of Podcast Allies, an a…
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For some Christians, Christmas is a frantic mix of family gatherings, secular celebrations with a special worship service on December 24. But what might it look like or Christians to recapture the sense of Christmas as a season of anticipation and celebration of the incarnation? In this episode, episcopal priest and Fresh Expressions pioneer Fr. Jo…
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Today Stuart talks to Bethanne Patrick about her podcast, Missing Pages. Being a critic of your professional industry can go one of two ways, horribly wrong or positively eye-opening. Bethanne’s podcast, Missing Pages, is all about the controversies in the publishing industry. From the way that big publishers treat their authors, to plagiarism, to …
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How a Thanksgiving Meal Inspired a Church Plant with J.D. Larson
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Since JD's church in Minneapolis reimagined itself as a Dinner Church, they've reached people in their neighborhood they would never have met before. This shift was inspired in part by their experience at Thanksgiving. In this episode, you will hear J.D.'s story about how they used the lessons of a Holiday service project to help start a different …
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3 Clips Re-Air: Creating With Sensitivity
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While we work on new episodes, here's an episode from another Castos Original, 3 Clips. It firt aired in October of 2021, was hosted by jay Acunzo, produced by Andrea Muraskin and was edited by Stuart Barefoot. --------------------- The World needs more sensitive creators. Content that moves the world, moves listeners and make things better. And yo…
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Spooky Season & Your Church with Kris Beckert
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Halloween has become an increasingly central part of the social lives of families and neighborhoods. So, where do church's fit in? In this episode, Heather is joined by Pastor and Pioneer Kris Beckert whose passion for fall sports, campfires and Halloween is central to how leads both a traditional congregation and Fresh Expressions of Church. Fresh…
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A Podcast About (Almost) Everything with Anisa Khalifa
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On this episode of Audience, Stuart talks to Anisa Khalifa about her podcast, The Broadside, which is a podcast that covers a variety of different topics. Anisa talks about her career in radio and podcasting and how she and her team work to develop great stories in order to fully immerse listeners in each of their stories. While most of the stories…
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New People & New Momentum this Fall with Brett DeHart
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Fall is here, and the holidays are around the corner! This is a busy season, but it's also a great time for churches and church leaders to connect with your community. Host Heather Jallad is joined by fellow pastor and Fresh Expressions practitioner Brett DeHart to discuss how these Fall and Winter seasons can help you expand the reach of your cong…
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Today, Stuart chats with Rick Wimberly about how to create great moments during a podcast. He is a great storyteller and, boy, does he have some interesting stories to tell. Between the behind the scenes stories from his career in radio, to his stories about being a government sales consultant, he is a natural storyteller. In this episode of the Au…
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Announcing Season 4: New People & New Momentum this Fall
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It's Fall and it's time for another season of the Fresh Expressions Podcast. For over two decades, the worldwide Fresh Expressions movement has helped inspire and equip leaders to start thousands of new faith communities in homes, community centers, dog parks, tattoo parlors, cafes and other unexpected places. Season Four will help you reimagine ho…
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The Stories Food Can Tell with Melissa Hall
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On this episode of the Audience podcast, Stuart and Melissa talk about the podcast, Gravy and how it's a springboard to bigger stories. Gravy tells the stories of the changing American South through the foods we eat. It showcases a South that is constantly evolving, gives voices to the unsung folks who prepare and serve everyday foods, and challeng…
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As we continue work on new episodes, let's listen in on an episode from August of 2022. ***************************** Some of the best, most diverse, and talented audio creators alive make their living creating audio fiction. Shows like Welcome to Nightvale, Limetown, and Alice isn’t Dead, just to name a few, weave complex story arcs, colorful char…
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On this episode of the Audience podcast, Stuart and Aaron Millar discuss his travel and adventure podcast, Armchair Explorer. On his podcast, Aaron showcases some of the world’s greatest adventurers. He shares their stories and their journeys to help inspire his listeners. Today he talks about how he curates each topic and episode, shares his messa…
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Passion and Compassion with Jenna Flanagan
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On this episode of Audience, Stuart chats with Jenna Flanagan about her podcast, After Broad and Market, a show about what happens when the dust settles after a crime. Twenty years ago, the Newark community was rocked by the death of a young lesbian black teen named Sakia Gunn, or was it? Why wasn’t there more of an outcry? What were the reasons be…
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Fiction Reveals Truth with Jonathan Mitchell
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Jonathan Mitchell, the creator and producer of The Truth takes Stuart and the listeners behind the scenes of this award winning fiction anthology. Audio drama and audio fiction is a different podcast animal and it takes a keen ear to create a podcast with such an authentic feel. On this episode of the Audience podcast, Stuart and Jonathan talk abou…
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Introducing Creative Architects by Castos
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Introducing Creative Architects by Castos. Join creative entrepreneur Angela Hollowell as she talks to the creators shaping the future of the creator economy through education, community and tech. Presented by Castos Full Episodes of Creative Architects Watch on YouTubeBy Castos Productions
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Elaine Thorpe in Trance #psychic #elainethorpe #trancemedium Ever wanted to witness someone go into trance and bring a direct message from the other side?? Well, if the answer is yes, what a treat we have for you. We have Elaine Thorpe back on the show and she goes into trance for us all to bring in her guide Jonathan… and not just Jonathan, we get…
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Re-Air: Hearing Pictures with Allen Clark
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RE-AIR: As we work on new episodes for season 3, listen in on this episode from November 17, 2022. Stay tuned to this feed more updates about Audience and Castos ______ On this episode of the Audience podcast, Stuart chats with photographer Allen Clark about photography, his journey as an artist and as a podcaster, and what it’s like to photograph …
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David Fitch on Practices that Form a People for Mission
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Churches are full of formal liturgies and unspoken traditions. But what kind of shared activities actually form a group of people into a band of missionaries? In this week's episode, reconsider your church's regular practices by listening to David Fitch's talk Practices that Form People for Mission.By Fresh Expressions US
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Young Adults & New Approaches to Church with Kris Beckert
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When it comes to participation in church, the stats about Millenials and Gen Z are startlingly low. What if part of the problem is the "expression" of church they have available to them? In this talk from Kris Beckert, you'll learn from her experience of forming Fresh Expressions of Church with and for Young Adults. Fresh Expressions is a worldwide…
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3 Clips Re-Air: You Heard Me Write: Structure Sets Us Free (ft. Kacie Willis)
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We are currently between seasons, so in the meantime, enjoy a re-air from another Castos Original: Every so often we come across a show so refreshing, so original, it revamps our whole idea of what a podcast can be. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, Atlanta-based sound designer Kacie Willis made her living from live theater. In 2020, Kacie found hersel…
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Bringing the Church to Work. At Disney World. with Steven Barr
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Most people spend the majority of our weeks at work. What would it look like to form a church specifically for individuals within their workplace? And what if that workplace was Disney World? Listen to this recent talk from Steven Barr who has dedicated decades to forming Cast Member Church, an expression of Church reaching the staff and crew at Di…
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Creating a Space for Those Far Away from Church with Deb Hirsch & Luke Edwards
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Some churches like to say they welcome everyone, but the truth is that such a Christian community is complicated. In this insightful discussion with real-world practitioners Deb Hirsch and Luke Edwards, you'll hear about what it is like to build a community where committed Christians and those exploring their faith can thrive together. Deb Hirsch i…
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Stuart talks to journalist Jasmyn Morris, the host and producer of a limited series called Hitman. They discuss true crime as a genre, Jasmyn's background in reporting, and journalistic ethics. Also in this episode, Stuart curates a conversation between Jasmyn and Tiffani Horn, someone impacted by the events of Hitman. If you have any questions abo…
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Hospitality and Why it Matters to God with Alan Roxburgh
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Churches, with their official buildings, formal architecture, and highly developed language, are great for insiders. But in a world less familiar with Church, Christians must be masters of hospitality. In this talk, Alan Roxburgh helps explain what hospitality is, why it matters for to Christian leaders who are passionate about God's mission in the…
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As we prepare to wrap up season 2, this week's episode features many of our guests's podcasting tips. Next week's episode will be the final episode of season 2 featuring Jasmyn Morris from the podcast, 'Hitman.' Stuart and Jasmyn will be discussing journalistic ethics, particaurly as they relate to the true crime genre. If you want to listen to Hit…
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