Historic Christianity Encounters Other Religious Traditions
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Wow! The Wire at 20!?... ...20 years ago, HBO released a show that nobody was talking about. But then, everyone slowly realised that The Wire might be the most incredible show of all time. We're Dave and Kobi, returning to the Baltimore pits to rewatch EVERY EPISODE in our podcast – The Wire: Stripped. We’ll break down the lingo - like re-ups, burners and wiretaps. We’ll analyse critical scenes too. We talk to the creator David Simon, key cast members, including Frankie Faison, better known ...
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Have you ever wondered why the world seems so complex and chaotic? How do we make sense of it all? This new video/audio podcast series, “Making Sense of Complexity”, will feature conversations with complexity science practitioners and philosophers on the deep and fascinating findings of complexity science. How do we make sense of the uncertain and seemingly incomprehensible world we live in. Hosted by George Gantz, the production is a collaboration with Spiral Inquiry, Planksip, Talk of Toda ...
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A lot has happened since our last episode, and we’re going to tell you all of it. Okay, some of it. But it will be the good stuff.By Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Pastor Michael Landsman
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Richard Rohlin joins the Areopagites again to talk about the remarkable news that Southern Baptists are considering adopting the Nicene Creed. How can that even be possible within Baptist history and tradition? Richard takes us on a whirlwind tour of the Baptist tradition, including the infamous Trail of Blood.…
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The Areopagites welcome Fr. Brandon LeTourneau, an Anglican priest at a parish in California, to talk about the role of beauty in worship: What does beauty accomplish? Is it a hindrance or aid? How does one beautify worship spaces with the resources one has on hand? What is the specific character of the beauty of Christian art?…
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How are people meeting Christ? What part can apologetics play? Is it always necessary? Is a non-intellectual conversion an honest one? The Areopagites are once again joined by Richard Rohlin, and together they wrestle with these questions and more.By Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Pastor Michael Landsman
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The Areopagites talk about Lenten devotional practices, especially focusing on non-liturgical traditions that adopt practices from liturgical traditions. How does that work, and how does it transform those practices when they are re-contextualized?By Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Pastor Michael Landsman
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Making Sense of Complexity features conversations with complexity science practitioners and philosophers on the deep and fascinating findings of complexity science. How do we make sense of the uncertain and seemingly incomprehensible world we live in? Hosted by George Gantz, the production is a collaboration with Spiral Inquiry, Planksip, Talk of T…
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Dr. Cyril Gary Jenkins makes his triumphant return to the Areopagus, and this time he’s got a book. The Areopagites chat with him about his newly-published “A Perilous Realm: Confronting Dragons, Angels, and Saints in the Ordering of the Soul.”By Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Pastor Michael Landsman
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The Areopagites do their year-in-review episode, discussing things they’ve accomplished, books they’ve read, places they’ve been, people they’ve lost and things they’ve learned.By Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Pastor Michael Landsman
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The Areopagites take email and voice questions from listeners, discussing issues such as whether social media is worth using, how to talk to Evangelical friends about Orthodox services, the true nature of schism, and the rotating Guamanian pope statue.By Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Pastor Michael Landsman
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Making Sense of Complexity features conversations with complexity science practitioners and philosophers on the deep and fascinating findings of complexity science. How do we make sense of the uncertain and seemingly incomprehensible world we live in? Hosted by George Gantz, the production is a collaboration with Spiral Inquiry, Planksip, Talk of T…
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Podcaster and musician Jim Lovelady of Serge (formerly World Harvest Mission) joins the Areopagites to talk about his pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago in northern Spain as well as the work he does with missionaries and pastors.By Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Pastor Michael Landsman
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Fr. Andrew and Pastor Mike talk about their two very different experiences this summer as Fr. Andrew details his return to Lithuania and Pastor Mike walks through his father’s passing.By Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Pastor Michael Landsman
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"If animal trapped call 410-844-6286." - Baltimore, traditional Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire ) 👇👇👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode Synopsis Bubbles attempts suicide after confessing his part in Sherrod's death and is taken to rehab. Freamon begins to build his investigation and …
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"That all there is to it?" - Bubbles Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire ) 👇👇👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode Synopsis Prez is rankled by Dukie's social promotion to high school after having become close to him. Omar orchestrates the theft of the Co-Op's shipment. Michael trains as an…
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Making Sense of Complexity features conversations with complexity science practitioners and philosophers on the deep and fascinating findings of complexity science. How do we make sense of the uncertain and seemingly incomprehensible world we live in? Hosted by George Gantz, the production is a collaboration with Spiral Inquiry, Planksip, Talk of T…
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"You play in dirt, you get dirty." - McNulty Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire ) 👇👇👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode Synopsis Carcetti faces a dilemma over a complaint from the minister against Herc. Carcetti galvanizes other departments into action with non-specific complaints. Rand…
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"World goin' one way, people another." - Poot Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire ) 👇👇👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode Synopsis Burrell's new mandate for quality of life arrests is met with civil disobedience and political maneuvering. Chris takes care of Michael's problem. Marlo has …
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"Might as well dump 'em, get another." - Proposition Joe Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire ) 👇👇👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode Synopsis Bubbles identifies a witness for Herc but Herc fails to return the favor by protecting him from his tormentor. Colvin offers an incentive to his c…
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The Areopagites welcome Fr. Christopher Rowe, the Assistant Director of Development for the Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC), talking about the foreign missionary work of the Orthodox Church as well as Christian mission in general – why, how, and how not to do foreign and local evangelism.By Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Pastor Michael Landsman
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Discussing the confusing, conflicting definitions in play for “ecumenism,” the Areopagites talk about ecumenical history, what the Church Fathers say about relations with other Christians, and finally reveal their own true feelings about the Pan-Heresy of Ecumenism.By Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Pastor Michael Landsman
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Episode Description Today our guest is noted mathematician and author of The Outer Limits of Reason, Dr. Noson S. Yanofsky. Noson is a professor of computer and information science. Noson has the remarkable ability to explain complex issues in mathematics and logic in plain language. His areas of focus include Category Theory, Complexity Theory, an…
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The Areopagites talk about the good side of church leadership, basing their discussion on the enthronement speech of Metropolitan Saba, the new leader of the North American Antiochian Archdiocese. Jack Chick and Joel Osteen also make appearances.By Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Pastor Michael Landsman
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Making Sense of Complexity features conversations with complexity science practitioners and philosophers on the deep and fascinating findings of complexity science. How do we make sense of the uncertain and seemingly incomprehensible world we live in? Hosted by George Gantz, the production is a collaboration with Spiral Inquiry, Planksip, Talk of T…
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The Areopagites greet each other (and you) with the resurrection of Christ and then delight in commenting on incoherent and heretical takes on the feast.By Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Pastor Michael Landsman
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Lance Reddick: A Tribute and Exclusive Interview
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This special episode is in tribute to Lance Reddick, who passed away on March 17th 2023, at 60. Dave, Kobi and Producer Tom talk about what Lance meant to them before releasing the full interview we recorded with him all those years ago. He talks about auditioning and joining The Wire and who he initially auditioned as Bunk and Bubble! We are etern…
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"We got our thing, but it's just part of the big thing." - Zenobia Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire ) 👇👇👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode Synopsis Colvin uses corner logic in class and is greeted with enthusiasm, particularly from Namond. Michael is devastated when his stepfather re…
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"Aw yeah. That golden rule." - The Bunk Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire ) 👇👇👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode Synopsis Royce and Carcetti make their peace. Prez has a good day with his class minus the "corner kids". Omar convinces Bunk to help him prove his innocence. Greggs uses "…
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In February 2023, tens of thousands participated in a religious revival at Asbury University in Kentucky. What is the context of the Asbury revival? How can people outside the Wesleyan/Methodist tradition understand the Asbury revival? Can revival outside our boundaries even be a real thing? The Areopagites welcome Fr. Symeon Kees, an Orthodox prie…
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"Don't try this shit at home." - Norman Wilson Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire ) 👇👇👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode Synopsis Namond is pushed into drug dealing by his mother when they are cut off by the remnants of the Barksdale Organization (who had been supporting them). Randy r…
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Are in men in crisis? How did that happen? What does authentic men’s ministry look like? What are good and bad ways to do it? What does all this have to do with priesthood? The Areopagites welcome Michael Baclig, president of the Antiochian Men of the Diocese of Miami and the Southeast, to talk about ministry to men. Meanwhile, Fr. Andrew fills us …
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"If you with us, you with us." - Chris Partlow Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire ) 👇👇👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode Synopsis Carcetti learns that Greggs has been assigned the witness case and uses the information against Royce. Watkins forms an alliance with Carcetti. Now a sergea…
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"No one wins. One side just loses more slowly." - Prez Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire ) 👇👇👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode Synopsis As the homicide unit's newest detective Greggs is assigned to the high-profile witness case in an attempt to stall the investigation until after the…
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"I love the first day, man. Everybody all friendly an' shit." - Namond Brice Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire ) 👇👇👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode Synopsis Royce strikes back against Carcetti with his mayoral powers; however, he alienates State Delegate Watkins over his refusal to …
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"I still wake up white in a city that ain't." - Carcetti Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire ) 👇👇👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode Synopsis Thomas "Herc" Hauk is now working for the Mayor's security detail. He catches Royce in a compromising position and learns how to spin it into a pr…
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D Watkins Interview - "The Wire: The Complete Visual History"
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In this episode, we talk with D Watkins about the book "The Wire: The Complete Visual History", his life and how The Wire affected him and writing for We Own This City. You can buy "The Wire: The Complete Visual History" and all of D Watkins' Books, such as "Black Boy Smile" on AMAZON Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supp…
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This season is dedicated to Al Brown. "Lambs to the slaughter here." - Marcia Donnelly Our Patreon in support of The Ella Thompson Fund - (Charity Supported by The Wire ) 👇👇👇👇👇 https://www.patreon.com/TheWireStripped Episode Synopsis Four West Baltimore boys wrestle with what to do with the rest of their summer vacation. When a neighbouring group o…
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The Areopagites embark on an epic journey into the strange, millenarian world of Jack Chick.By Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick and Pastor Michael Landsman
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Making Sense of Complexity features conversations with complexity science practitioners and philosophers on the deep and fascinating findings of complexity science. How do we make sense of the uncertain and seemingly incomprehensible world we live in? Hosted by George Gantz, the production is a collaboration with Spiral Inquiry, Planksip, Talk of T…
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Making Sense of Complexity features conversations with complexity science practitioners and philosophers on the deep and fascinating findings of complexity science. How do we make sense of the uncertain and seemingly incomprehensible world we live in? Hosted by George Gantz, the production is a collaboration with Spiral Inquiry, Planksip, Talk of T…
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Making Sense of Complexity features conversations with complexity science practitioners and philosophers on the deep and fascinating findings of complexity science. How do we make sense of the uncertain and seemingly incomprehensible world we live in? Hosted by George Gantz, the production is a collaboration with Spiral Inquiry, Planksip, Talk of T…
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Christian Gonzalez and Steven Christoforou show up for one last Pop Culture Coffee Hour crossover with the Areopagus. They talk about the origins of PCCH, what they hoped to accomplish when they started in 2015, and how they feel about its 200 episodes. They and the Areopagites also share the stories they’re into lately in a bald-faced attempt by t…
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Making Sense of Complexity features conversations with complexity science practitioners and philosophers on the deep and fascinating findings of complexity science. How do we make sense of the uncertain and seemingly incomprehensible world we live in? Hosted by George Gantz, the production is a collaboration with Spiral Inquiry, Planksip, Talk of T…
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Making Sense of Complexity features conversations with complexity science practitioners and philosophers on the deep and fascinating findings of complexity science. How do we make sense of the uncertain and seemingly incomprehensible world we live in? Hosted by George Gantz, the production is a collaboration with Spiral Inquiry, Planksip, Talk of T…
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Snot Boogie 20th Anniversary of The Wire Exclusive Interview. The Wire at 20
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"The Wire" turns 20 years old and we thought who better to speak to than Snot Boogie!! He kicked off the whole show! DaJuan Prince (@HomeOfTheWire on Twitter) was a fantastic guest. We love that he carried on being part of the show much longer than that one iconic scene! All together: "Got to. This America, man." If you like this and would like to …
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Making Sense of Complexity features conversations with complexity science practitioners and philosophers on the deep and fascinating findings of complexity science. How do we make sense of the uncertain and seemingly incomprehensible world we live in? Hosted by George Gantz, the production is a collaboration with Spiral Inquiry, Planksip, Talk of T…
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The Areopagites host Anglican priest Fr. Wesley Walker to talk about how he sees the problems of deconstructionist Exvangelicalism, to talk disenchantment in the Evangelical world within which he was raised, and to share Raleigh in-jokes, but not before Fr. Andrew reveals his weird hobby of researching episcopi vagantes – and how they seem to be fo…
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"The Wire" turns 20 years old and with "We Own This City" out on HBO in The USA David Simon, the creator of both shows and much more in-between, agreed to join us to talk for nearly 2hrs!!! We talked about everything from "We Own This City", to his thoughts on Defunding The Police! This is Part 2 of a 3 part series and you guys here on our Patreon …
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We talked to David Simon for nearly 2hrs! "The Wire" turns 20 years old and with "We Own This City" out on HBO in The USA David Simon, the creator of both shows and much more in-between talked about everything from "We Own This City", to his thoughts on Defunding The Police, to The Baltimore Orioles... This is Part 1 of a 3 part series and our Patr…
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Exclusive interview with Jennifer Wood of Mental Floss
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Jennifer Wood, Editor of Mental Floss talked to Kobi about The Wire, and The Golden Age of television in general. We talked about Mental Floss' Book "The Curious Viewer" all about the most Bingeworthy Television! You can read more about the book here and buy it from all good book shops all around the world! Also, stay tuned for the opportunity to w…
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Making Sense of Complexity features conversations with complexity science practitioners and philosophers on the deep and fascinating findings of complexity science. How do we make sense of the uncertain and seemingly incomprehensible world we live in? Hosted by George Gantz, the production is a collaboration with Spiral Inquiry, Planksip, Talk of T…
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