Best Kristen Chandler Podcasts (2023)

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Almost Heretical

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Women and The Fall - Genesis 3 38:41

22h ago38:41

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→ To support the show, visit patreon.com/almostheretical. Thank you for your support! (Supporters get bonus episodes, ad-free show, private Facebook group, and more!) Join us as we delve into Genesis 3 and explore its long-lasting impact on women. We'll tackle big questions like: Did God really say what we've been told? And why isn’t the serpent id…

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Is Genesis 2 Anti-Gay? - Genesis 2:24 38:09

8d ago38:09

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→ To support the show, visit patreon.com/almostheretical. Thank you for your support! (Supporters get bonus episodes, ad-free show, private Facebook group, and more!) Notes: Is Genesis 2:24 an institution of heterosexual marriage? Does it matter? In this episode, we tackle these questions and play devil's advocate to help you respond to the pushbac…

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Satan Wasn't In the Garden of Eden - Genesis 2:1-18 38:26

15d ago38:26

38:26

→ To support the show, visit patreon.com/almostheretical. Thank you for your support! (Supporters get bonus episodes, ad-free show, private Facebook group, and more!) Did you ever wonder why Satan is never mentioned in the Garden of Eden? Prepare to have your mind blown as we dive into the untold complexities of Genesis 2:1-18. This episode uncover…

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How was light created before the sun? - Genesis 1:6-31 59:20

2M ago59:20

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What have we been missing in the creation story? What does the Sun being created before “Light” mean? Why do we have two different creation stories? Join us as we reexamine Genesis 1:6-31. ★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to …

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Rainn Wilson: Spirituality and the Meaning of Life 1:13:47

2M ago1:13:47

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We dive deep into spirituality and societal transformation with Rainn Wilson, renowned actor and author of Soul Boom. Join us as we explore the pressing need for a spiritual revolution in today's challenging world. Discover practical spiritual tools for personal and collective growth, as Rainn shares his insights on the lost essence of spirituality…

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Neil deGrasse Tyson - Christianity and the Cosmos 1:12:02

4M ago1:12:02

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Listen to a whole hour of Neil deGrasse Tyson talking about the Bible, Jesus, and Christianity in a way you've probably not heard before. Neil is the author of Starry Messenger, host of StarTalk and director of the Hayden Planetarium in NYC. We discuss: What does Neil think about being raised Catholic? Why do we always hear about radical conservati…

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Many Creation Stories - Genesis 1:1-5 (Part 1) 52:33

4M ago52:33

52:33

(Listen to Part 2) – In Genesis 1:1-5, we encounter intriguing aspects that invite deeper reflection. We explore the use of the pronoun "us" in the early chapters, raising questions about its connection to the Trinity and the presence of Jesus in the garden. Additionally, we debunk the notion of strict sentence structure when reading the passage in…

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Sex, Orgasm, Masturbation and Purity Culture with Sheila Gregoire 1:16:30

5M ago1:16:30

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In this episode of Almost Heretical, we dive into a candid conversation about sex and purity culture with special guest Sheila Gregoire, author of "The Great Sex Rescue." Join us as we explore the harmful effects of purity culture, its impact on individuals' relationships and sexuality, and the importance of a healthy and holistic approach to sexua…

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Sarah Bessey - Navigating an Evolving Faith 1:12:21

5M ago1:12:21

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In this episode, we speak with Sarah Bessey about the idea of evolving faith and its accompanying challenges. We dive into what it means to have faith during times of change and whether there are any limits to that change. Additionally, we explore the influence of Rachel Held Evans on Sarah's personal faith journey and what insights we might be mis…

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Writing Worship Music While Deconstructing Christianity with Sam Hedrick 1:23:28

5M ago1:23:28

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(Listen to the second half of this chat with Sam here.) The final episode of the Worship series, with Sam Hedrick - a worship leader at Cascade Church in Portland, Oregon and songwriter who has been going through a process of deconstruction while continuing to write music for the church. Sam shares his experience of grappling with doubts and diffic…

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William Matthews: The Evolution of Worship 1:21:57

6M ago1:21:57

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(Watch the full uncut version of this episode). What does worship look like when you're questioning, leaving, or changing your faith? How can we bring everything back to our humanness, and what role does incarnation play in that? And what happens when we stop chasing after revival and focus on the wildness of the Spirit of God? Join us for a conver…

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People and Their Work

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No. 49. Courtney Davis, Art Historian 28:55

6M ago28:55

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Courtney Davis is an Art Historian and Dean of the Utah Valley University School of the Arts. Courtney's journey to where she is now went through the arts, a dabble in the law, and back to the arts again. Courtney addresses her experience, leadership, being a woman, and taking all of the past experiences, including law, in making a meaningful contr…

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People and Their Work

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No. 48. Kristen Chandler, Author 29:22

6M ago29:22

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Kristen Chandler is an Author she shares her experience with personal struggle including learning disabilities and how a special needs son blesses her life. Kristen has great advice for women who are questioning whether education is worth the time and sacrifice. This recording took place during the 2021 UVU For the Love of Reading Conference. https…

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Worship: Revisiting the Melodies of Our Past 1:12:16

6M ago1:12:16

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Welcome to the Worship series. After our faith evolution, we now have a complicated relationship with worship music. Join us as we sing three songs (The Heart of Worship, How He Loves, and The Stand) on the worship songs that once filled our hearts and churches. Delve into how our changing theology and feelings have transformed our relationship wit…

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Remembering 16 Women of the Bible (International Women's Day) 1:01:42

7M ago1:01:42

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In honor of #InternationalWomensDay, we're dedicating this episode to highlighting some of the lesser-known women of the Bible. We'll share a list of 16 of our favorite women who have been largely unheard of. We'll explore the Second Temple period and the narrative text of Joseph and Asinith, as well as the prophet Miriam and her mentions in the De…

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Teaching Your Kids While Deconstructing Christianity - Sarah Swartzendruber 1:21:08

7M ago1:21:08

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What if I still want to pass on faith to my children, but I'm not sure what I believe? What do kids need to be learning about Christianity at different stages? What do kids have to teach us about holding uncertainty. We talk with Sarah Swartzendruber, a pastor passionate about empowering parents in deconstruction to create spiritual practices for t…

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Secrets of Raising Children During a Spiritual Transition - Cindy Wang Brandt 1:09:13

8M ago1:09:13

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Parenting & Deconstruction Part 1: Do formerly fundamentalist parents project their own trauma on their children? What kind of “stability” do kids of deconstructing parents actually need? Is it okay to not ever get community back? Nate and Shelby discuss this all and more with Cindy Wang Brandt, the author of Parenting Forward and You Are Revolutio…

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From Outreach to Outsider: Katherine's Story 41:58

8M ago41:58

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In this episode, we hear from listener Katherine about her disillusionment with Christianity due to Trump, hell, and bad biblical interpretations on women. What was your breaking point? Join us as we discuss the cracks in our experience of Christianity and explore how to move forward. Share your story with us at almostheretical.com. ★ Support our w…

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Canon: Extra-Canonical Text 1:03:00

9M ago1:03:00

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What kinds of texts were rejected from the New Testament canon? Are extra-canonical texts as dangerous and bad as we used to think? How does history and archaeology affect how we read the Bible today? We wrap up the Canon series diving into these questions and more as we seek to discover better ways to approach biblical and non-biblical texts and u…

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People and Their Work

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No. 47. Paul Cartwright, Voice Over Actor 24:03

10M ago24:03

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Paul Cartwright had many who cautioned him about the instability of a career in the arts. Now as an actor, voice actor, author, and entrepreneur he is making it work. Sure there is instability, but there is a way to make it work. Listen as Paul takes us on his journey. Visit Paul's Website: https://www.paulcartwrightvo.com/ The People and Their Wor…

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Canon: The Criteria of the New Testament 1:11:51

10M ago1:11:51

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How did the early church determine which texts would go into the canon and which would not? Are all texts outside the New Testament heretical or dangerous? Does the truth of the canon formation process change how we think about the Bible we have? Nate & Shelby look at how we got the books we have in our bibles and debunk some myths about the proces…

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People and Their Work

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No. 46. Chris Wallace, Therapist 58:59

11M ago58:59

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Chris Wallace is a Therapist. He has the degrees and the requisite training, and he has developed an approach to counseling, which helps him see his clients as people as he helps them them through the challenges they face. Chris shares his love of learning, his own personal challenges, and the important influences that have contributed to his couns…

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People and Their Work

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No. 45. Margaret Peterson Haddix, Author 18:26

11M ago18:26

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Margaret Peterson Haddix is a well known and beloved author. Shortly before this interview took place my own children declared Margaret their favorite author of all time. Margaret shares the personal side of what it is like being Maraget Peterson Haddix. This interview took place during the 2021 For the Love of Reading Conference. Margaret Peterson…

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Canon: Is the Bible Inspired, Inerrant and Infallible? 1:05:26

12M ago1:05:26

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Is the Bible the inspired words of God? What does it mean for the Bible to be infallible? If the Bible isn't inerrant, is it worthless? Nate & Shelby continue to explore the canonization of the New Testament Bible. How did we get the Bible that we have? In this episode, we answer listener questions and dive into what the "word of God" means. Notes:…

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People and Their Work

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No. 44. Lesa Cline-Ransome, Writer. 21:48

12M ago21:48

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Lesa Cline-Ransome is a writer, author, wife, and mother. She shares her story of becoming a writer as an African American Woman. Part of Lesa's motivation is that she wants to make sure women's stories are told and not erased from history. Lesa shared her story during the 2021 For the Love of Reading Conference. Lesa Cline-Ransome's Website: https…

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Canon: Timeline of New Testament Writings 57:40

1y ago57:40

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When were the documents of the New Testament written? Does it matter that details of the Gospels changed over time? What did “Bible,” “scripture,” or “canon” even mean in the first century? In this new series, Nate and Shelby dive into the formation of the New Testament canon. This episode examines the order in which the gospels were written and ho…

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What is Almost Heretical? 3:11

1y ago3:11

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Do you feel alone and crazy as you reimagine your faith? There are so many people on this journey or reexamining Christian faith and doctor, and we provide resources to help you see the Bible in its true ancient and history context. Join the community at almostheretical.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Analyzing the Capitol Prayer: Examining the intersection of politics and religion 51:58

1y ago51:58

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In the aftermath of the Capitol insurrection on January 6, a prayer was said by the perpetrators in the Senate chamber. The shocking words of that prayer left us stunned. Join us as we dissect the implications and response to this prayer in our latest episode. ★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Sh…

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Exploring Religious Pluralism with Barbara Brown Taylor 1:13:48

1+ y ago1:13:48

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Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on religious pluralism as we interview Reverend Barbara Brown Taylor, author of Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others. Explore the possibility of Christianity coexisting with other religions and how we can learn from them to become better humans. We also dive into John 14:6 (“I am the way, the trut…

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Pushing Back on Matt Chandler's Views on Deconstruction and Leaving Church 1:03:34

1+ y ago1:03:34

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What are pastors getting wrong about deconstruction? Do we need more grace for church abuse? Is there ever a good reason to leave church? Nate and Shelby listen to a recent sermon by Matt Chandler of The Village Church and Acts 29 where he talks about the problems with people deconstructing their faith and leaving their church. ★ Support our work a…

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People and Their Work

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No. 43. Krista Edwards, Falconer and English Teacher. 12:10

1+ y ago12:10

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Krista Edwards is a Falconer and an English Teacher and she is passionate about both. In this episode you will learn how Krista has developed the side gig of Falconry and even brought her falconry into the classroom, while being allergic to birds. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student…

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Woman: Jesus, Paul and Mary Magdalene 1:24:41

1+ y ago1:24:41

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Was Jesus a perfect example of how to treat women? Did Paul actually tell women to be silent in church? Why did Mary Magdalene disappear after the four gospels? Nate and Shelby conclude the Woman series by examining texts from both inside and outside the New Testament. ★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with…

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Woman - Sexual violence and God's silence 1:16:49

1+ y ago1:16:49

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Why is the rate of sexual violence the same inside and outside the Church? Does God condone rape in the Old Testament? What has the Bible taught us about the value of women's bodies? In this episode, we look at some harder passages in the Bible and take issue with the response attributed to God. ★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each mon…

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Woman: Silenced voices of the Bible 1:05:25

1+ y ago1:05:25

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How can the Dead Sea Scrolls help us recover women's voices? What are the implications of women's voices making up 1% of the Bible? Was the first #MeToo movement really 2,000 years ago? Let's dig into extra-biblical texts to shine a light on what is missing from the Bible. ★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call …

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What Bible translation should I use? (Patreon Teaser) 14:54

1+ y ago14:54

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This is a clip from a patron-exclusive episode of our second podcast called Utterly Heretical. ★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other listeners, an ad-free version of the show, and access to the private Facebook Group with hundreds of other listeners! Find out more here! Learn more ab…

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Woman: Men wrote the Bible 1:14:38

1+ y ago1:14:38

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What does it change knowing that the authors of the Bible were men? What about gender-neutral translations? Have we missed a foundational part of Jesus' gospel? Nate and Shelby look through the lens of Woman to turn our focus on the Bible itself. ★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other…

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People and Their Work

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No. 42. Sam Jarman, Educator: Teacher, Principal, Superintendent 23:29

1+ y ago23:29

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Sam Jarman shares the story of how he got into teaching and how he advanced through several roles within education. Sam recently retired and shares his plan for how he is going to make retirement meaningful. Part of Sam's story illustrates the powerful role of mentorship. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate…

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No. 41. Amy Iverson, Journalist 24:16

1+ y ago24:16

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Amy Iverson, as a journalist, had a few doors open to her and instead of hesitating walked through those doors of opportunity. Amy shares the story of how as a mom she developed her career as her husband developed his. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studi…

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No. 40. Brent Edgington, Hospital Administrator 46:10

1+ y ago46:10

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Brent Edgington retired after 36 years working as a hospital administrator. A week after his retirement he shared several stories about what made his work meaningful, what he did to prepare for retirement, and how he will continue to live a meaningful life. Hint, meaning for Brent has a lot to do with relationships. The People and Their Work Podcas…

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Woman: The Gender of God 55:12

1+ y ago55:12

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Why do we call God "He"? What if Paul was wrong about women having authority over men? What do we lose by treating God like a single father? In the Woman series, we reframe the foundations of how we see God and the Bible and discuss how the Bible how shaped our perspective of women. We must change the way we think in order to shape the way forward.…

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People and Their Work

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No. 39. Kailie Breitenstein, Makeup Artist 23:20

1+ y ago23:20

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Is there something in your life that you just can't seem to get enough of. For Kailie Breitenstein that something is makeup. Listen as Kailie shares her story of how she started out playing with makeup and is now a Makeup Artist. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Su…

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People and Their Work

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No. 38. Kirk Chambers, NFL Football Player, Financial Literacy Teacher, and Football Coach 23:14

2y ago23:14

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Kirk Chambers played in the NFL and is currently coaching at Provo High School. He takes us on his journey through the NFL and to where he is now. Financial Management and teaching financial literacy to high school is what he is doing and as he says is his thing. Listening to Kirk you will learn a bit about how to manage your own finances. The Peop…

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People and Their Work

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No. 37. Marsha Judkins. State Legislator 20:11

2y ago20:11

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In this episode of the People and Their Work Podcast we will hear from Marsha Judkins a Utah State Legislator. Marsha shares her story of Math, Motherhood, Political Science, Education, School Board, and serving on the Utah State Legislature. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Lead…

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No. 36. Jake Rust. Wealth Management Advisor 19:27

2y ago19:27

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In this episode of the People and Their Work Podcast we will hear from Jake Rust a Wealth Management Advisor. He explains the process he went through to build his practice and how he has controlled the things he can control and how he has learned to manage the things he cannot. His hard work and determination are applicable for building a financial…

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No. 35. Pat Nelson. Learning Strategist 16:38

2y ago16:38

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Pat Nelson is retiring after many years of teaching math and helping students to learn how to learn in her role as a Learning Strategist. Growing up she was educated as her family traveled the world. She cherishes her family and as she enters retirement has a plan on how she is going to live life. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Do…

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Audrey Assad - Psychedelics, Christian Music and Parenting 55:45

2+ y ago55:45

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What does it feel like to change your beliefs? What can we teach our children when we're not sure what we believe? Nate talks to Audrey Assad who was part of creating and then leaving the evangelical culture through conservative Christian music. ★ Support our work and get: 2 bonus episodes each month, a montly Zoom call with Nate, Shelby and other …

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Dr. Mario Livio - Galileo and science deniers 1:07:34

2+ y ago1:07:34

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Why is science denialism more prominent in the Christian church? What are the consequences of suppressing scientific curiosity in the Church? How do we have conversations with friends and family who deny scientific findings and new information? Nate talks with world renowned astrophysicist Dr. Mario Livio about his new book Galileo: And the Science…

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Krispin and D.L. Mayfield - Mister Rogers, Dave Ramsey and Attachment Theory 1:39:58

2+ y ago1:39:58

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Why is Mister Rogers' message to children better than Sunday school? How did Dave Ramsey make the accusation of money a christian value? How can Attachment Theory shine a light on shame-filled messages we often hear in the church? Nate sits down with his friends Danielle and Krispin Mayfield to discuss all of this and more. You can also check out K…

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People and Their Work

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No. 34. Noah Gordon, Professional Engineer, Civil Engineer. 25:49

2+ y ago25:49

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Noah Gordon is a Professional Engineer, specifically a Civil Engineer with many specialties. He worked as a consultant and for two municipalities. Noah shares his experience with his initial decision to become an engineer and the evolution of his work. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the St…

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Julie Anne Smith - Spiritual and Sexual Abuse 1:19:18

2+ y ago1:19:18

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In light of the scandal involving Ravi Zacharias, Nate talks with Julie Anne Smith about Lori Anne Thompson's survivor story and power structures in the Church that allow for both spiritual and sexual abuse. What are good comebacks to many of the common responses we hear from Christian's about sexual abuse scandals? What needs to change to break th…

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