Best Kristie Burk Podcasts (2024)

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SouthBound replay: Ryan McGee's year in 'the circus of baseball' 48:04

2d ago48:04

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This week on SouthBound, we’re replaying our episode from last year with ESPN personality Ryan McGee. We talk about his work at ESPN and also about the book he wrote about his adventures in minor league baseball.By Tommy Tomlinson

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Meet Laura Forsberg!

11d ago

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A mother, writer, and teacher of college students and preschoolers, Laura received her Ph.D. from Harvard, earned tenure, published her first academic book, and then left to homeschool her children. She's working to set up Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in her parish.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Kiese Laymon and Deesha Philyaw ponder how to tell true stories and live with success 38:42

18d ago38:42

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This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Deesha Philyaw, author of “The Secret Lives of Church Ladies,” and Kiese Laymon, author of books including “Heavy” and “Long Division.” They’re teaming up for a new podcast on nonfiction writing, and they have lots of thoughts about it.By Tommy Tomlinson

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Meet Aleksandr Jovic!

29d ago

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Aleksandr Jovic just made his directorial debut with the documentary, Beyond the Peak. He has spent years in Hollywood, working in various roles in both production and post-production. Get to know Aleksandr, and learn about his lenten documentary!By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Kristy Woodson Harvey discusses her new book, literary friends, and getting the details right 39:13

28d ago39:13

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This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to North Carolina author Kristy Woodson Harvey, whose 11th novel, “A Happier Life,” comes out next week. They talk about her new book, how she stays inspired, and how her career started with a squash that looked like Elvis.By Tommy Tomlinson

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Meet Kristi Tartara!

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Kristi grew up with a Yiayia who truly lived the faith. In one of the hardest experiences of Kristi’s life, she was diagnosed with MS and Lyme. She relied on prayer, like Yiayia, and this struggle led to her true calling - author and illustrator of Orthodox children’s books!By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Meet Filmmaker, Evan Mann!

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Evan and his wife discovered Orthodoxy in 2008 and soon established Otherworldly Productions, a video production company specializing in quirky commercials (Adidas, Clif Bar). Now, they're focused on Facing Phantoms, a feature-length documentary on the beauty of Orthodoxy.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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James Lee Burke, at 87, is still writing mysteries and reaching for infinity 29:03

2M ago29:03

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This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson interviews a legend: the mystery writer James Lee Burke, who has written 46 books and is still going strong at age 87. He’s got a new novel out in his Dave Robicheaux series, and he talks to Tommy about that — and a lot more.By Tommy Tomlinson

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Meet Fr. Michael Pejovic !

2M ago

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With years of experience in prison ministry, Fr. Michael Pejovic serves as a Prison Relationship Manager for OCPM, responding to the spiritual needs of prisoners and supporting the community surrounding them. Serbian-American, he serves as an OCA priest in New Jersey.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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SouthBound replay: Stephanie Stuckey revives her family's famous brand 31:37

2M ago31:37

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This week on SouthBound, we’re re-airing host Tommy Tomlinson's 2022 interview with Stephanie Stuckey. Her family founded Stuckey’s, the iconic roadside stands of the South. And after a long fallow period, she bought the company and is resurrecting the brand.By Tommy Tomlinson

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Meet Fr. Nick Anton !

2M ago

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Fr. Nick specializes in negotiation, diplomacy, peacemaking, and change leadership. He has used those gifts in service to the GOA, the Patriarch of Constantinople, the Assembly of Bishops, and the UN––and now he's part of the effort to translate the Divine Liturgy into ASL.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Meet Emanuel Burke !

2M ago

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Artist Emanuel Burke found Orthodoxy through icons. His art, rooted in Orthodox tradition, portrays saints in fresh ways, exploring the boundaries of light and dark, life and death, and sketching out the path of salvation. He and his wife, Yam, have 3 young children.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Mike Collins interviews Tommy Tomlinson about his new book, 'Dogland' 52:40

3M ago52:40

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This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson sits in the guest's chair. Mike Collins, the host of “Charlotte Talks,” interviews Tommy about his new book, “Dogland.” It’s about the Westminster Dog Show and the bond between dogs and their people.By Tommy Tomlinson

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Meet Jonathan Jackson from Unsung Hero!

3M ago

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You know Jonathan Jackson from General Hospital, Tuck Everlasting and Nashville -- but now get to know him as a fellow Orthodox Christian. We'll talk about his faith, his role in the upcoming film, Unsung Hero, and his new album, The Harrowing of Hell.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Pete Candler delves into the untold history of the South, and of his own family 42:44

3M ago42:44

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This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Pete Candler. He comes from a storied Southern family—one of his ancestors founded Coca-Cola—but Pete has written a new book about the secrets in his family’s history, and in the South’s history as well.By Tommy Tomlinson

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Meet Richard Ramsey, Director of Unsung Hero !

3M ago

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Richard Ramsey co-wrote and co-directed the feature film, Unsung Hero. He and his brother, John, make comedic short films which have been featured in numerous film festivals. Richard and his wife live in Nashville and have five children (all named after Beatles songs).By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Meet Fr. John Kowalczyk!

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Fr. John Kowalczyk serves as chaplain at S.C.I. Waymart’s Forensic Treatment Center. He is an executive member of the board of Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM), and advocates for prison inmates in need of Christ and pastoral care.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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It's our second panel of SouthBound Live, a discussion about the future of Charlotte 53:13

4M ago53:13

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This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson convenes a panel of three experts on Charlotte for his second SouthBound Live event about the future of the city. This time we’re talking about affordable housing, equity, and what we can learn from the city’s history.By Tommy Tomlinson

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Meet Michael Baclig !

3M ago

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Michael is a husband and father of three, a parish council president, the son of an Orthodox priest, and the President of The Antiochian Men. We'll hear his story and learn why and how he founded this impressive new group.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Meet Eleanor Herman!

4M ago

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Eleanor is a delightful woman whose deep faith has carried her through tragedy, including the loss of her sweet son. A wife and mother, she works in the banking industry and has taught Sunday School, sung in the choir, and baked prosphora.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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It's SouthBound Live, a panel discussion about the future of Charlotte 50:29

4M ago50:29

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This week on SouthBound, we've got a live recording of a SouthBound panel discussion on the future of Charlotte. The panelists are Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Crystal Hill; Sil Ganzó, the founder of ourBRIDGE, which provides after-school programs for immigrant and refugee children; and John Searby, director of the Catawba Riverkeep…

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Alice Randall shines a light on the Black trailblazers in country music (including herself) 33:44

4M ago33:44

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This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Alice Randall, who became the first Black woman with a writing credit on a #1 country song with Trisha Yearwood’s 1994 hit “XXXs and OOOs.” Randall has now written a memoir called “My Black Country” and it comes with a companion album of the same name.…

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Meet Presvytera Melanie DeStefano !

4M ago

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Pres. Melanie and her husband, Fr. Joseph, have one son, Michael Seraphim, whose special needs greatly impact his health and independence. She works to encourage families who face similar challenges and to dispel cultural stigmas associated with disabilities.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Kindred Motes helps companies doing well make sure they're doing good 35:47

5M ago35:47

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This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Kindred Motes, an Alabama native who works with nonprofits and small businesses to help them be more socially responsible. He also guides those companies to send money to places in the South that need it.By Tommy Tomlinson

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Meet Fr. Eugen Rosu!

5M ago

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Fr. Eugen is the author of Church Ministries on a Shoestring Budget, a subject he knows well, having established mission churches in Pittsburgh, PA, and Columbus, OH. A husband and father, he has been a priest for 32 years, and speaks on Pastoral Theology and other topics.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Jason Kirk grew up an evangelical kid. Now he's written a novel about it 42:49

5M ago42:49

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This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Jason Kirk, whose novel “Hell Is a World Without You” draws from his experiences as a teenager in evangelical churches. We talk about how those churches shaped him, and what his beliefs are now.By Tommy Tomlinson

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Meet Michael Witcoff!

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Michael Witcoff is one of Elissa's AHOS classmates. He grew up Jewish, and then became a Freemason, before converting to Orthodox Christianity. His book ‘On The Masons And Their Lies’ was written to help communicate the fraternity’s incompatibility with Christianity.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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SouthBound replay: Tressie McMillan Cottom explores deep American issues both public and personal 44:35

6M ago44:35

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Today's SouthBound podcast is a replay of host Tommy Tomlinson's conversation from summer 2023 with Tressie McMillan Cottom, a sociologist, author, columnist for the New York Times and recipient of the MacArthur “genius grant.” Their conversation ranges from the concept of whiteness in American life to the tragedy that shaped her life.…

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Meet Marie Reba !

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Marie is cradle Orthodox from the coal region of Pennsylvania. She married her best friend and they have three adult children. She is outgoing and fun, and works as a Medical Assistant. Her family was always active in the Church, laying a firm foundation for her.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Social media star Landon Bryant explains the South to the rest of the world 33:21

6M ago33:21

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This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Landon Bryant, the social media star known for his videos discussing the ways and words of the South. He used to be a Mississippi schoolteacher; now, he gets recognized at Disney World.By Tommy Tomlinson

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Meet Katherine Hyde!

6M ago

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Katherine is a wonderful author, and has been an editor at Ancient Faith since 1993. She has written several children's books, as well as the Crime with the Classics series of traditional mysteries for adults. She and her husband have recently moved to the Pacific Northwest.By Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Meet Christopher Gonzalez-Aden !

6M ago

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Christopher is a figurative artist working primarily in a type of Biblical Narrative. He has a degree in Drawing and Painting from Biola University and has been a work-from-home artist and homeschooler. He and his wife lead the Burial Society ministry at their parishBy Elissa Bjeletich Davis

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Rebecca Renner takes us to 'Gator Country' with a tale of swampers and poachers 30:21

7M ago30:21

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This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to author Rebecca Renner, whose new book is called “Gator Country.” It’s the amazing story of a Florida wildlife agent who went undercover to bust a ring of alligator poachers.By Tommy Tomlinson

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A holiday gift from us to you: the Best of SouthBound 2023 32:16

7M ago32:16

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This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson presents the Best of 2023 episode. We’re playing clips from favorite guests: Ben and Erin Napier, Robert Earl Keen, Bomani Jones, and many more. Come celebrate with us.By Tommy Tomlinson

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