Each fortnight, the Blocks Decoded Podcast will bring you vital news from the world of cryptocurrency and blockchain, broken down into an easily digestible blocksize. Furthermore, the team will break down handy cryptocurrency tips, the best and most exciting blockchain innovations, and help you better understand the world of cryptocurrency.
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MFA Writers is the podcast where host Jared McCormack interviews creative writing MFA students about their program, their process, and a piece they’re working on.
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Almost every revival has been sparked by hungry, humble young leaders who knew something needed to change. In Season 2 of NextUp, co-hosts Grant Skeldon and Will Chung are helping young leaders narrow their calling and accelerate their mission. Because the stakes are too high. The world needs young leaders to be at their best. NextUp will help you or the young leaders you know get equipped with the helpful frameworks necessary to better form ow you see God, How you view the world, and how yo ...
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Reaching Your Peak is a monthly podcast hosted by David Jackson and Chuck Eyler. The show is dedicated to the notion that sometimes the conversations we have with seemingly random people turn out to be the most impactful on our daily lives and ambitions.
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Mandy Jackson-Beverly is a confessed bibliophile who believes independent bookshops are the gems of communities and authors are the rock stars of the literary world. As an author and book reviewer for the New York Journal of Books, Mandy profoundly understands and appreciates what it takes to write a book and present it to readers. She is instinctively curious and enjoys connecting with her guests. Learn more at mandyjacksonbeverly.com and thebookshoppodcast.com. And remember to subscribe to ...
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The Gardenerd Tip of the Week is your one-stop shop for organic gardening tips and tidbits. Seasonal, organic, and fun advice for your urban farm, homestead and garden. We cover Sustainable living, vegetable gardening and more. Celebrate your passion for gardening with a sense of humor.
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The Love, Soul, Miracles and Magick Podcast empowers and inspires women from all cultures and backgrounds to embrace themselves spiritually. Each woman and man who comes on the podcast shares how they've come into their spiritual awakening, the challenges they've had on the journey and what the spiritual path means to them. They step into the role of an ancient and wise Priestess or Priest - to share what spiritual life is like from their embodied perspective, to honour what sacredness they' ...
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What’s involved in an English PhD with a creative dissertation? Abhijit Sarmah tells Jared about how this path allows him to pursue his research on global indigenous literatures while continuing to craft poetry on identity and insurgency in Assam, India. Abhijit also discusses postmemory, or the memories we inherit from earlier generations, writing…
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Navigating the Pages of Indie Bookstore Ownership with Shelf Life Books' Chris and Berkley McDaniel
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In this episode, I chat with Shelf Life Books owners Chris and Berkley McDaniel about the switch from corporate life to purchasing an indie bookshop, things to do and see in Richmond, Virginia, cats, and books! Formerly known as Chop Suey Books, Shelf Life Books is the largest independent bookstore in Richmond, VA, and has served the Richmond commu…
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Womb Healing, Shakti Yoga and Breast Massage with Jasmine Rose
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Jasmine Rose is a Yogini and Women’s Temple Keeper, devoted to the Feminine Mysteries. She is the Foundress of the Shakti Yoga School where she teaches and trains facilitators in her Womb-Centred Yoga Method specifically designed for the female body. She is a Wise Womb Medicine Practitioner and has been guiding women to awaken their embodied wisdom…
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The Layered Edible Garden with Christina Chung
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On the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast this week we chat with Christina Chung of Fluent Garden. Chris has a passion for growing perennial edible plants and designing food forests or “layered” gardens for residential-scale properties in Metro Vancouver, Canada. The post Podcast: The Layered Edible Garden with Christina Chung appeared first on Gard…
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The Layered Edible Garden with Christina Chung
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On the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast this week we chat with Christina Chung of Fluent Garden. Chris has a passion for growing perennial edible plants and designing food forests or “layered” gardens for residential-scale properties in Metro Vancouver, Canada. The post Podcast: The Layered Edible Garden with Christina Chung appeared first on Gard…
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Author Edward Humes: Total Garbage, How We Can Fix Our Waste and Heal Our World
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In this episode, I chat with Edward Humes about his latest book, Total Garbage: How We Can Fix Our Waste and Heal Our World. Humes reveals the surprising depths of waste permeation in everyday life and the power we hold to rectify these issues. By reimagining waste as an opportunity rather than an obstacle, Humes provides a blueprint for collective…
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Sam Herschel Wein — University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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On this episode, Sam Herschel Wein tells Jared about their path to finding poetry outside of academia, co-founding and editing Underblong, and their approach to collaboration and humor in their writing. Plus, they discuss the nuances of MFA program decisions (Two or three years? English or Art departments?) and whether creative writing should live …
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Feasting on Narrative: A Journey with Celia Sack Through the World of Culinary Literature
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In this episode, I chat with Celia Sack, founder and owner of Omnivore Books about cookbooks, cooking disasters and achievements, her favorite cookbooks, and the growing geographical scope of cookbooks. Located in an old butcher shop in Noe Valley, Omnivore Books is a cherished epicurean hub blending a passion for food and the pleasures of reading.…
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Michael Wear | Politically Homeless | S2 E9
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Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the upcoming election? With all the tension surrounding this year’s presidential candidates, some of you may feel politically homeless.In this episode, Grant Skeldon and Will Chung talk with Michael Wear, author and CEO of Center for Christianity and Public Life. They discuss dealing with this feeling by gaining …
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This week our guest on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week is Susan Poizner. Susan is an urban orchardist in Toronto, Canada and both an award-winner author and educator. The post Podcast: Grow Fruit Trees Fast with Susan Poizner appeared first on Gardenerd.By Gardening with Gardenerd.com
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This week our guest on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week is Susan Poizner. Susan is an urban orchardist in Toronto, Canada and both an award-winner author and educator. The post Podcast: Grow Fruit Trees Fast with Susan Poizner appeared first on Gardenerd.By Gardening with Gardenerd.com
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Danielle Trussoni: New York Times Bestselling Author
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In this episode, I chat with Danielle Trussoni, about her new novel, The Puzzle Master. Danielle Trussoni is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels The Ancestor, Angelology, and Angelopolis, all New York Times Notable Books, and the memoirs The Fortress and Falling Through the Earth, named one of the ten best books of the year by The N…
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A Sacred Heart’s Journey: Cacao, Mother Earth & the Elements with Simone of Elementals Love Aloha
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Simone upholds a special relationship with the Elements and Mother Earth. This relationship stems from many lifetimes of exploring rituals and undertaking sacred plant medicine ceremonies, following shamanic ancient traditions and the rites of passage and honouring his plants and human teachers. He came into his body in the Northern Hemisphere, in …
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Joel Muddamalle and Jonathan Pokluda | Common and Controversial Questions Young People Are Asking | S2 E8
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Do you feel like you're overflowing with questions? Are you longing to be more spiritually connected? If so, this podcast is for you. In this episode, Grant Skeldon and Will Chung discuss everything from controversial parts of scripture to practical ways of living out your faith with Dr. Joel Muddamalle and Pastor Jonathan Pokluda. They offer guida…
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Rerelease: Gina Chung — Debut Author Series — Sea Change
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The podcast team is on spring break, giving us (and you) the perfect opportunity to revisit an episode we love. In celebration of her new short story collection, GREEN FROG, we invite you into this conversation with Gina Chung who spoke to Jared last season about her debut novel, SEA CHANGE. Gina Chung, debut author of the speculative novel SEA CHA…
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Chrissy Ryan: Cultivating Reading and Community at BookBar
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In this episode, I chat with Chrissy Ryan, the owner of BookBar, an independent bookshop, cafe and wine bar, events and social space centered around celebrating the social side of reading. Chrissy's tale is not just about the mingling of books and wine; it's a celebration of community, a confluence of conversation starters, and a testament to the c…
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Embodied Living, Reconnecting to our Body's Wisdom with Nancy Jackson
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Nancy Jackson is an embodiment teacher, sound and energy healer, and intuitive channel of wisdom and vision. She guides men and women to rediscover their true selves, shift conditioned patterns and fears with ease, and illuminate their sacred soul magic through embodiment, empowerment, and spiritual path enlightenment. Her mission as a steward for …
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Our guest this week on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast is Perla Sofia, who gardens in Puerto Rico. Perla encourages people to grow plants to benefit their health and well being The post Podcast: Gardening for Health with Perla Sofia appeared first on Gardenerd.By Gardening with Gardenerd.com
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Our guest this week on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast is Perla Sofia, who gardens in Puerto Rico. Perla encourages people to grow plants to benefit their health and well being The post Podcast: Gardening for Health with Perla Sofia appeared first on Gardenerd.By Gardening with Gardenerd.com
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Ann Seaton: Co-Executive Director, California Independent Booksellers Alliance
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In this episode, I chat with Ann Seaton, Co-Executive Director of the California Independent Booksellers Alliance. Anne brings the narrative of indie bookshops to life, highlighting how they serve as cultural hubs in their communities. Discover the steadfast mission of CALIBA to bolster the diverse fabric of independent bookstores, and learn why yo…
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Addison Bevere & Alec Bevere | How to Reclaim Your Prayer Life | S2 E7
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Do you ever feel guilty that you don’t pray enough? Or that when you do pray, your prayers are bad, boring or empty? In this episode of NextUp, Grant Skeldon and Will Chung talk all things prayer with brothers Addison and Alec Bevere from Messenger International. They uncover the disconnect many of us have about prayer, helping us understand it’s n…
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Deborah Jackson Taffa — Faculty Series — Institute of American Indian Arts
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Memoirist and director of the Institute of American Indian Arts MFA program Deborah Jackson Taffa talks to Jared about her new book, Whiskey Tender. Deborah shares how memoir writing is a form of familial and historical preservation, and offers advice on having difficult conversations with the real people who appear in our creative nonfiction. Plus…
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Swimming Beyond Borders: Lynne Cox on Open Water Triumphs and Fostering Global Harmony
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From the rain-soaked dreams of a young girl in Manchester, New Hampshire, to swimming in some of the world's most formidable waters, open water swimmer, writer, motivational speaker, and beacon of inspiration, Lynn Cox has lived a tale of endurance. Over the course of more than 35 years, Lynne accomplished swims setting world records, opening borde…
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Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture with Lauren Augusta
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Our guest this week on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast is Lauren Augusta. Lauren is the executive director of MESA, the Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture. The post Podcast: Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture with Lauren Augusta appeared first on Gardenerd.By Gardening with Gardenerd.com
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Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture with Lauren Augusta
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Our guest this week on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast is Lauren Augusta. Lauren is the executive director of MESA, the Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture. The post Podcast: Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agriculture with Lauren Augusta appeared first on Gardenerd.By Gardening with Gardenerd.com
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Healing Verses: The Journey of the Poetry Pharmacy with Deborah Alma
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In this epsidoe, I chat with Deborah Alma, the visionary co-founder of the Poetry Pharmacy, in Shropshire, UK, about how poetic verses can be the balm for our emotional ailments. Our conversation flourishes through Deborah’s inspiring tale of the ‘emergency poet’ and her evolution towards establishing a tranquil sanctuary where poetry is the prescr…
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Astral Travel, Lucid & Prophetic Dreams with Chantelle Salisbury
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Chantelle Salisbury is an energy alchemist that works with various tools in unearthing the true magic that's in each of us! She uses things such as reiki energy, sound healing, crystal healing, psychic development, intuitive card readings, angel numbers, angel numerology, holistic counselling and her guides to assist clients. She is a nature lover,…
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Jenessa Wait, Mariela Rosario | Building Your Relationship with the Holy Spirit | S2 E6
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Does your faith rest in the wisdom of men or the power of God? In this episode of NextUp, podcast hosts Grant Skeldon and Will Chung wrestle with questions like this, prompted by 1 Corinthians 2:5, alongside special guests Jenessa Wait of Bethel Church and Mariela Rosario of She Speaks Fire. Don’t miss this lively deep-dive on the topic of the Holy…
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Drawing from her decade-long career in Silicon Valley, Jamie Li tells Jared about writing tech satire that struck her MFA colleagues as far-fetched and her tech friends as totally realistic. Plus, Jamie talks about how her background as a Chinese immigrant and the model minority myth shape her interest in writing about in-group/out-group behaviors,…
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Exploring Human Desire and the Intersection of Psychotherapy and Storytelling with Maxine Mei-Fung Chung
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In this episode, Maxine Mei-Fung Chung shares a glimpse into the psyche's profound influence on creativity and personal growth. I found my own experiences with psychoanalysis echoed in our dialogue, highlighting the transformative power it has on both the canvas, the page, and the mind. Maxine's articulate distinction between psychoanalysis and oth…
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Jenn Jett Barrett, Cheyanne Skeldon | Enneagram is a Tool, Not an Excuse | S2 E5
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Depending on who you talk to, the Enneagram can be a dicey topic–especially if it’s used as an excuse, not a tool. In this episode, Jenn Jett Barrett, Founder of the Well Summit, discusses the Enneagram with Will, Grant and Cheyanne and outlines how to use this system of personality typing to bring clarity about how we, as individuals and as leader…
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Kids and Seed Gardening with Dale Eblacas
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Our latest podcast features Dale Eblacas, a seed saver, community advocate, and gardening educator. We caught up with him at the Heirloom Expo to discuss his work with kids and seed gardening. The post Podcast: Kids and Seed Gardening with Dale Eblacas appeared first on Gardenerd.By Gardening with Gardenerd.com
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Kids and Seed Gardening with Dale Eblacas
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Our latest podcast features Dale Eblacas, a seed saver, community advocate, and gardening educator. We caught up with him at the Heirloom Expo to discuss his work with kids and seed gardening. The post Podcast: Kids and Seed Gardening with Dale Eblacas appeared first on Gardenerd.By Gardening with Gardenerd.com
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The Heart of the Community: Inside Bozeman's Country Bookshelf
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Have you ever wandered into a bookstore and felt like you've come home? That's the magic Ariana Paliobagis, owner of Country Bookshop and her team, weaves in Bozeman, Montana. In this episode, I speak with store manager Jamie Winter about the rich literary landscape of Montana, where names like Ivan Doig and Betsy Gaines Quammen are as much a part …
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Unveiling the Magic of Shungite & Sacred Sound with Jerome Zoran - Part One: Jerome talks about his Spiritual Awakening
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Jerome Zoran brings you a unique real world experience, combining rare spiritual throat chakra activation practices with the 2 billion year old power of the Shungite Stone. Jerome’s spiritual development path has taken him on a deep and beautiful journey with the Goddess and with many other Divine Beings. He is an initiated Priest of Goddess Isis, …
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Unveiling the Magic of Shungite & Sacred Sound with Jerome Zoran - Part Two: Jerome talks about Shungite Healing, Mediumship, Channeling, Manifesting and Master Chung Fu
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Jerome Zoran brings you a unique real world experience, combining rare spiritual throat chakra activation practices with the 2 billion year old power of the Shungite Stone. Jerome’s spiritual development path has taken him on a deep and beautiful journey with the Goddess and with many other Divine Beings. He is an initiated Priest of Goddess Isis, …
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Alicia Britt Chole, Jeff Vanderstelt | The Sacred Art of Slowing Down | S2 E4
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If your mind is racing with all the things you have to do, but your heart is tugging at you to slow down, then this episode is for you! Grant and Will talk with authors Alicia Britt Chole and Jeff Vanderstelt about the shifts in values and priorities that leaders need to make in order to lead with God, not for God. They give profound insight into b…
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The podcast team has been busy at the annual AWP conference, so we’re bringing you a rerelease of a great conversation from Season 2. A new episode will be in your feed in two weeks. Luna Adler talks to Jared about moving between fiction and non-fiction, Brooklyn College’s unique novel-writing workshop aimed at accommodating the long form, the tens…
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Nature's Narratives and the Art of Storytelling With Author Melissa Marr
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When the roots of storytelling are as deep and winding as the Appalachian Mountains themselves, it's no wonder that Melissa Marr has such a profound connection to weaving tales that captivate and enchant. In this episode, we journey through Melissa's life, from her formative years under the influence of her grandmother's stories to her academic pur…
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Miracles, Soul Babies & Manifestation within Fertility & Pregnancy with Françoise Molenaar
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Françoise Molenaar is a researcher, podcast host and meditation teacher specialised in mindful and embodied fertility. As an award-winning political scientist and conflict researcher, she used to travel the world to study and advise on how communities can increase their resilience in the face of violent conflict and extremism. But as her own fertil…
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Hannah Barnett, Daniel Sanabria, Juan Martinez | How to Be a Light When Your City is Dark | S2 E3
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In a time when pastors are falling all around us and there are more and more examples of the Church embedded in politics, these next gen ministry leaders from New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago cut to the chase and challenge us as believers to go to the darkness and be a light. To show up and be consistent with a generation skeptical of Christians.…
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Gardening by the Moon with Stephen McComber
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This week on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast we chat with Stephen McComber about gardening by the moon. The post Gardening By The Moon with Stephen McComber appeared first on Gardenerd.By Gardening with Gardenerd.com
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Gardening by the Moon with Stephen McComber
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This week on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast we chat with Stephen McComber about gardening by the moon. The post Gardening By The Moon with Stephen McComber appeared first on Gardenerd.By Gardening with Gardenerd.com
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Turning Pages and Fostering Community: The Story of Mrs. Dalloway's Bookstore
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Embark on a literary adventure with Mandy Jackson-Beverly as she sits down with Eric and Jessica Green, whose love story with books has led them to become the proud owners of Mrs. Dalloway's, a cozy independent bookstore with a big heart in the Elmwood District of Berkeley, California. Their tale is not just one of passion for the written word but …
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Kate Brody — Debut Author Series — Rabbit Hole
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Kate Brody, debut author of the literary thriller RABBIT HOLE, sits down with Jared to talk about crafting a true crime novel that focuses on the victim’s family. Drawing from her own experiences with publishing, she also offers advice for choosing an agent, pivoting if your book doesn’t sell, and marketing your work. Finally, she shares the most m…
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A Writer's Balance: Creativity, Self-Care, and the Journey of Publishing with Chloe Benjamin
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As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, we're reminded that change is the only constant, a truth Chloe Benjamin knows all too well. This week on The Bookshop Podcast, join me for a profound journey with the author of The Anatomy of Dreams and The Immortalists as we navigate the intertwining paths of creativity and self-care. Chloe opens up abou…
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Jon Jackson is an Army vet who found comfort in gardening. On the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast, he shares how this passion turned into a program to help other vets heal after service. The post Podcast: Gardening as Therapy with Jon Jackson appeared first on Gardenerd.By Gardening with Gardenerd.com
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Jon Jackson is an Army vet who found comfort in gardening. On the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast, he shares how this passion turned into a program to help other vets heal after service. The post Podcast: Gardening as Therapy with Jon Jackson appeared first on Gardenerd.By Gardening with Gardenerd.com
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Lecrae | Keeping Your Soul Intact While Pioneering | S2 E2
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As a leader, do you find your schedule controlling you more than you are controlling it? In this episode, Grant and Will lead a powerful Q&A with rapper, CEO, New York Times bestselling author, investor, and activist, Lecrae, about how to prioritize and keep your soul intact while leading and pioneering new spaces. Tune in today and watch for new e…
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Ancestral Echoes: Navigating Intergenerational Trauma and the Art of Memoir Writing with Diana Raab
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In this episode, I chat with Diana Raab, MFA, PhD, about writing, intergenerational trauma, the art of writing memoir, and her new book, Hummingbird: Messages from My Ancestors, A memoir with reflection and writing prompts . Diana is a memoirist, poet, workshop leader, thought-leader and award-winning author of fourteen books. Her work has been wid…
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