Best Linh Nguyen Podcasts (2024)

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Finding your place with your in-laws 41:29

5M ago41:29

41:29

Edward and Linh tackle a real-life problem from some of our listeners who have talked about them not finding their place in the family that they married into. This is in fact a very common problem but one which people shy away from. Linh and Edward share insights and their unique brand of witty truth to help you navigate this tricky situation.…

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Catching up in 2024 38:35

6M ago38:35

38:35

As many of our long-term listeners know, Linh has moved from Sweden to Germany. Along with Edward's teaching schedule and the grind of life, it has not been possible to keep up with the planned recording schedule until after the New Year. In this very open conversation the dynamic duo of wisdom and comedy want to catch you up with what has been goi…

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New country - New life 40:14

8M ago40:14

40:14

Linh has rehomed in Germany and in this episode Ed and Linh try out the new equipment for their continued work with the podcast as well as updating on Linh's new life in Germany.By Linh Nguyen & Edward Thomas

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Germany is not like Sweden 30:28

9M ago30:28

30:28

Well friends, for over 100 episodes Fika for Life has been recorded in Uppsala, Sweden which is where Linh and Edward serve in their local congregation. Now that Linh has been in Germany for a while what do friends talk about? They talk about how different life in the new place is as compared to the old one. As always Edward and Linh speak from the…

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Linh is moving to Germany 45:08

10M ago45:08

45:08

One of the Ten Commandments is to honor your father and mother. This commandment entails more than treating them with respect. It also means taking care of them and providing for them if needed. Linh and Edward speak very openly about the upcoming move.By Linh Nguyen & Edward Thomas

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Learning from Exodus 22:01

10M ago22:01

22:01

In today's episode Linh and Edward discuss our church's sermon series in Exodus about the journey to the promised land and all of the complaining. As usual, they cover several other small topics with their normal sense of humor and openness, as they are topics that lie close to their hearts. Let us know if you would like to be a part of our recordi…

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Greek Mythology 32:46

11M ago32:46

32:46

Is Greek mythology fantasy or history? Or perhaps it’s both. Whatever it is, Greek myths, folklore, and legends have provided a wellspring of inspiration for fantasy and historical writers alike. In this episode, KJ and Oscar chat about their own love of Greek mythology, from writing to games to literature, and how they’ve used it in their own fant…

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Men have a hard time 39:17

11M ago39:17

39:17

The gift of testosterone affects more than the size of a man's muscles. This insightful conversation about how difficult men have it, will give you a PhD in manology. As usual, Edward and Linh share their wisdom and deep knowledge of the world of men with a serious humor and irony that has catapulted them into fame with such areas as burning hair, …

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Writing inspiration 35:50

11M ago35:50

35:50

In this episode, KJ and Oscar take you on a journey through their personal experiences, revealing the secrets behind their wellspring of creativity. Drawing from a myriad of sources, including drawing and sketching, walking and video games, they share how they uncover inspiration in the most unexpected places – from everyday encounters to the wonde…

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Everything You Need to Know About Writing Groups 35:48

11M ago35:48

35:48

Oscar and KJ embark on a journey to discover the true essence of writing groups and why they play a pivotal role in nurturing their own writer growth. From providing valuable critique to offering unwavering support and encouragement, these groups serve as a refuge for writers to hone their skills and flourish in their creative endeavours. What we a…

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Portal Worlds and Belonging with Linh Nguyen 30:41

12M ago30:41

30:41

Join Oscar and KJ for an illuminating chat as they dive into portal worlds with middle-grade author Linh S. Nguyen. In this episode, KJ and Linh talk about finding belonging, home, and identity through fantasy, and how portal worlds can sometimes lead us home. KJ and Linh also chat about Linh’s debut middle-grade novel, ‘No Place Like Home’ and her…

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Writing in the Age of AI 37:28

12M ago37:28

37:28

In this episode, Oscar and KJ dive into the realm where AI meets fantasy writing and publishing. From AI-powered story generators to virtual writing tools, we explore all the possibilities and ethics that AI technology has uncovered in fantasy writing. What we are reading: - KJ is reading The Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune - Oscar is reading The Lies…

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Do you need an agent? 34:01

12M ago34:01

34:01

As the publishing landscape has changed, the role of literary agents has as well. In this episode, Oscar and KJ dive into the world of literary agents, discussing their role in the publishing industry, how new authors can go about querying, and answering the ages-old question: “Do I need a literary agent? Resources mentioned: Eric Smith FOLD Publis…

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Excuses why people don’t go to church 33:32

12M ago33:32

33:32

There are hardly any Sundays Ed and Linh are not at their home church Cross Culture. In this episode they are counting down all the excuses people bring up why they cannot come to church. As Christians we are called to live in fellowship and worship continuously together so what can there be that would make people not come to church?…

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Small Worlds, Big Characters 27:09

1y ago27:09

27:09

In this episode, Oscar and KJ delve into the concept of crafting big characters with small interior worlds, unearthing the secrets behind their depth and complexity. The magic and fantasy in these worlds are written using intrusive and liminal techniques, creating characters whose interior worlds spill over into reality. These worlds can be remarka…

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Two Books Deep Dive: Leviathan Wakes & A Monster Calls 30:37

1y ago30:37

30:37

Join Oscar Ceceña and KJ Aiello on this deep-dive episode of the Why We Write Fantasy podcast as they unpack and discuss two fantasy novels and how these books helped them become better writers: "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness and "Leviathan Wakes" by James S. A. Corey. What we’re reading: KJ is reading Catch and Kill by Ronan Farrow Oscar is rea…

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Your past affecting your present 29:07

1y ago29:07

29:07

How much does the past influence you in the now? Can you escape your past? Listen in to Ed and Linh's conversation about a new friend's situation and what you could do to reflect at your past.By Linh Nguyen & Edward Thomas

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Don’t Refuse to Breathe: A discussion of Frank O’Hara: “Song (Is it dirty)” & “Poem (Lana Turner Has Collapsed)” 52:23

1y ago52:23

52:23

Hosted by Al Filreis and featuring Robert von Hallberg, Charles Altieri, and Marjorie Perloff.By Poetry Foundation

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Queer Fantasy with Alli Temple 33:44

1y ago33:44

33:44

Join KJ and Oscar for an enchanting chat as they dive into the captivating world of fantasy literature with author Alli Temple. In this episode, KJ and Alli explore the rich tapestry of queer storytelling, Alli's personal journey to becoming a published author, and her latest and highly anticipated trilogy, "The Pirate & Her Princess." Check out Al…

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Using Fantasy to retell a story 28:58

1y ago28:58

28:58

Retelling a story using fantasy provides not only entertainment but also symbolism and an emotional connection to it. In this episode, Oscar and KJ talk about why retelling stories is important and how ideas can be transmitted easier this way. What are we reading this week? - KJ is reading Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody. - Oscar is re…

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Encouragement to all the Christian singles out there 31:43

1y ago31:43

31:43

In Christianity and church culture finding a partner can feel like the most important thing in the world. It is hard to see everyone else getting married and having kids while maybe you yourself are the only single one left. The temptation to look beyond the church and within the faith can be big and maybe you have found somebody who ticks all the …

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Fantasy Worldbuilding 34:19

1y ago34:19

34:19

Worldbuilding is a pillar of fantasy writing, but not all worlds are the same. In this episode, Oscar Cecena and KJ Aiello dive into the different types of worlds that fantasy writers create and how those worlds shape characters and, in turn, how characters shape worlds. What are we reading? KJ is reading Little Eve by Catriona Ward Oscar is readin…

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Why Do We Write Fantasy? 26:05

1y ago26:05

26:05

Welcome to the first episode of the Why We Write Fantasy Podcast, with hosts KJ Aiello and Oscar Ceceña. Join us as we dive into why we write fantasy, what we love about the genre, and where our journey with fantasy started.By Why We Write Fantasy

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Sweden’s National Day 2023 41:05

1y ago41:05

41:05

Sweden's National day is a rather recent occurrence and Swedes haven't gotten the hang of how to celebrate their own country. Listen in to Ed and Linh's experience around National day and what they think how you should celebrate it!By Linh Nguyen & Edward Thomas

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Welcome to Why We Write Fantasy 2:53

1y ago2:53

2:53

A podcast about all the reasons why we write (and read) fantasy, with hosts Oscar Ceceña and KJ Aiello. Check us out at www.whywewritefantasy.com and on Instagram at @whywewritefantasy.By Why We Write Fantasy

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GAMEFI | Khi game không đơn thuần chỉ là giải trí - Ep 31 20:53

1y ago20:53

20:53

Việc tạo ra một game vừa áp dụng một nền kinh tế có token vừa phải mang tính giải trí cao, đã và đang là một thử thách lớn mà các nhà sáng tạo game phải đối mặt.Và liệu trong 5 năm nữa, mô hình GAMEFI có khả năng thực thi hay không? Tập này, Vietnamrising đã mời anh Kevin Hoàng, Co-Founder và Co-CEO của AcadArena thảo luận những điểm sáng của công …

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The Whole World Smiles: A discussion of John Giorno’s “Everyone Is a Complete Disappointment” 51:53

1y ago51:53

51:53

Hosted by Al Filreis and featuring Brooke O’Harra, Michelle Taransky, and Chris Funkhouser.By Poetry Foundation

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Greenleaf - Netflix show review 33:03

1y ago33:03

33:03

Does the show Greenleaf have anything to do with a real Black church in the states or is it all fabricated. Tune in to Ed and Linh's dialogue on white and black churches and what the Greenleaf's have to do with reality. Spoilers guaranteed!By Linh Nguyen & Edward Thomas

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Mentoring vs. Discipleship 33:41

1y ago33:41

33:41

The question on discipleship is a long standing one since Jesus went back to heaven. Is it like mentoring someone or does it go beyond? To find out, listen in to Ed's vast experience both mentoring and disciplining people.By Linh Nguyen & Edward Thomas

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Let’s talk about Valborg 24:41

1y ago24:41

24:41

Every April 30th is the Swedish Valborgsmässafton which originally came from Germany. With their usual mix of fact and comedy Edward and Linh will let you know about Valborg in Sweden and the unique relationship this festival has with the city of Uppsala. You don't want to miss this!By Linh Nguyen & Edward Thomas

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Đừng quan tâm công nghệ đằng sau một dự án NFT | Chubbiverse của String Nguyen - Ep 30 28:01

1y ago28:01

28:01

NFT cho phép người sáng tạo nội dung hưởng lợi bản quyền từ khi sản phẩm của mình lan truyền trên internet và NFT cho phép người hâm mộ ủng hộ và đầu tư vào nhà sáng tạo. Một dự án NFT thành công không nhất thiết phải làm cho người ta biết loại công nghệ đằng sau nó. Mà thông điệp thương hiệu mới là cái quan trọng hơn cả. Rất nhiều nhà sáng tạo đứn…

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Present Plans Succeed: A discussion of Dodie Bellamy’s “Vomit Journal” 55:04

1y ago55:04

55:04

Hosted by Al Filreis and featuring Chantine Akiyama Poh, Henry Steinberg, and Murat Nemet-Nejat.By Poetry Foundation

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People who won’t commit 27:07

1+ y ago27:07

27:07

Commitment is one of the cornerstones of all cooperation. Usually in churches the majority of people are not employed or payed for helping out. How does today's decline in commitment affect today's society and churches?By Linh Nguyen & Edward Thomas

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Thế giới không niềm tin của blockchain | Sáng chế của Ethereum - Ep 29 14:34

1+ y ago14:34

14:34

Thế giới truyền thống vận hành bằng niềm tin là tất cả những gì chúng ta biết đến. Nhưng blockchain mở ra khả năng đập bỏ những cách vận hành cũ và thay thế bằng những cách hiệu quả hơn: vận hành tự động mà không phụ thuộc vào yếu tố niềm tin. 5 năm sau khi bitcoin ra đời, người ta mới tìm được cách ứng dụng blockchain vào các ngành nghề ngoài tài …

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Đừng bỏ lỡ blockchain | Lịch sử khởi đầu của blockchain - Ep 28 17:57

1+ y ago17:57

17:57

Season 3 của Vietnam Rising quay trở lại với diện mạo hoàn toàn mới: nội dung bằng tiếng Việt và tập trung về Web3/ Blockchain. Blockchain là công nghệ đứng đắng sau tiền điện tử - phát minh làm mưa làm gió trên báo chí truyền thông vì những giá trị sinh lời khủng. Tại sao tiền điện tử lại có giá trị cao như vậy? Tại sao blockchain được xem là cách…

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What’s all the fuss about AI? 25:50

1+ y ago25:50

25:50

Maybe you have heard about ChatGPT or other AI apps. Ed and Linh discuss the hype and advantages of using AI and the potential downsides in using AI for life.By Linh Nguyen & Edward Thomas

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Woot of the Century: A discussion of “Welter” and “Static” by Douglas Kearney 51:34

1+ y ago51:34

51:34

Hosted by Al Filreis and featuring Divya Victor, Whitney Trettien, and Dagmawi Woubshet.By Poetry Foundation

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Disclosure or spoiler 43:45

1+ y ago43:45

43:45

It all started with a silly discussion about micro-penises and if that is something one should disclose before getting married. Ed and Linh together with their special guests Hamida and Timmy develop a more serious discussion on things one should disclose before getting married and what risk and consequences that might bring.…

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Today’s youth 39:11

1+ y ago39:11

39:11

Today's youth is considered spoiled, undisciplined and disrespectful but every youth in any generation has been considered that. Ed and Linh share their experiences with todays youth as a parent and a teacher and their thoughts on how and why these problems have arisen. They also have their good friend Timmy with them to share into the conversation…

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Let’s talk about STDs - sexually transmitted diseases 27:37

1+ y ago27:37

27:37

When talking about sexuality one might forget to mention STDs. Tune in to Linh and Ed's conversation on their sexual education and discussion on STDs and their implication on life.By Linh Nguyen & Edward Thomas

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Rhetorical Happenings: A discussion of Hoa Nguyen, “Long Light.” 46:05

1+ y ago46:05

46:05

Hosted by Al Filreis and featuring Bethany Swann, Jonathan Dick, and Kate Colby.By Poetry Foundation

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Loosing a close friend 41:08

1+ y ago41:08

41:08

Linh talks with Ed about her loss of a close friend. She tells about her last visit in the hospital and the following funeral in Germany. Ed shares his experience on loosing a close friend and how griefing affected him and others.By Linh Nguyen & Edward Thomas

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Leadership development 35:48

1+ y ago35:48

35:48

Linh and Ed discuss about leadership especially in a church setting and how they identify leadership potential. Listen in to Ed and Linh exploring their own leadership and how to develop and nurture your leadership skills. This episode was requested by the audience.By Linh Nguyen & Edward Thomas

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Judgy people 38:17

1+ y ago38:17

38:17

Judging people is always wrong, right? Listen in to Linh and Ed talk about judging people and if there are occasions where you should pass judgment. They share their own experience on being judged and laugh and joke about judgment as a social phenomenon.By Linh Nguyen & Edward Thomas

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Managing your relationships 32:17

1+ y ago32:17

32:17

When one of our listeners asked if we could talk about managing our relationships, Linh and Edward approached this subject with care and comedic wisdom. Answering such a broad question leaves a lot of room for our hosts to meander through various phases of relationship management. Keep the questions coming!…

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Nothing Made of Ink: A discussion of seven poems by Lisa Fishman 55:09

1+ y ago55:09

55:09

Hosted by Al Filreis and featuring Lisa Fishman, Gabriel Ojeda-Sagué, and Laynie Browne.By Poetry Foundation

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Happy New Year 2023 38:51

1+ y ago38:51

38:51

Ed and Linh talk about what they are grateful for in 2022 and what they look forward to in 2023. They also reveal a challenge they will endure for the first part of 2023. Happy new year 2023!By Linh Nguyen & Edward Thomas

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Merry Christmas - what Christmas trends not to follow 32:24

1+ y ago32:24

32:24

Listen in to Ed and Linh's discussion about Christmas trends people follow. They also share about what traditions they grew up with that are more or less related to Christmas. Merry Christmas from the whole Fika for life production team!By Linh Nguyen & Edward Thomas