Best New Polity Podcasts (2024)

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Aristotle's Politics: Natural Slaves and the One True Statesman

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Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on other platforms Aristotle's "Politics" is full of deep insight: politics as the architectonic science, the mixed constitution, happiness as the end of the city. But, there's a group which is excluded from human virtue; namely, the natural slave. Alex Denley and Dr. Andrew Jones discuss how th…

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Aristotle's Politics: Natural Slaves and the One True Statesman 1:25:56

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Aristotle's "Politics" is full of deep insight: politics as the architectonic science, the mixed constitution, happiness as the end of the city. But, there's a group which is excluded from human virtue; namely, the natural slave. Alex Denley and Dr. Andrew Jones discuss how the "natural slave" reveals the structure of Aristotle's just city: a limit…

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The 401k Story: A Deep Dive with Its Inventor, Ted Benna

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Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on other platforms Ted Benna has been called the "Father of the 401k." But now, he says that he created a monster. He intended for the 401 (k) to help turn spenders into savers, but it has become full of hidden fees and salary reductions that only enrich the financial industry rather than savers…

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The 401k Story: A Deep Dive with Its Inventor, Ted Benna 59:14

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Ted Benna has been called the "Father of the 401k." But now, he says that he created a monster. He intended for the 401 (k) to help turn spenders into savers, but it has become full of hidden fees and salary reductions that only enrich the financial industry rather than savers. In this podcast, Marc Barnes and Jacob Imam interview Ted Benna for his…

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Ep. 17 | Design as Commons, Oases, and a Changing Climate | Dr. Safouan Azouzi 1:11:52

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In the first podcast episode of our "Climate Change and Muslim Societies" series, Dr. Safouan Azouzi discusses his research on Design for Social Innovation. Design, historically rooted in Eurocentric perspectives tied to capitalism and overconsumption, has contributed significantly to the climate crisis, disproportionately affecting the poor and di…

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The James Donald Forbes McCann Good Money Plan | Cash, Stocks, and the Marital Debt 58:20

26d ago58:20

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James Donald Forbes McCann returns for a special episode of Good Money. He has more questions for Jacob Imam and Marc Barnes: Why do Americans use cash? What's the marital debt? Why should people sell their stocks? Check out James's show: https://youtube.com/@jamesdonaldforbesmccann?feature=sharedSubscribe to New Polity Magazine! https://newpolity.…

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The James Donald Forbes McCann Good Money Plan | Cash, Stocks, and the Marital Debt

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Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on other platforms James Donald Forbes McCann returns for a special episode of Good Money. He has more questions for Jacob Imam and Marc Barnes: Why do Americans use cash? What's the marital debt? Why should people sell their stocks? More of James Donald Forbes McCann. Subscribe to New Polity Ma…

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Ancient Arabia: A New UNESCO Site 27:35

23d ago27:35

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Join Juan De Lara as he takes us on a tour through the colourful history of Arabia's Qaryat al Faw; a fascinating gem in the desert rich with treasure-laden tombs, frescoes of Egyptian goddesses, statues of Greek demigods, and marvellous inscriptions. Listen in as Juan discusses the wonders of the Incense Routes, the brilliance of the famed Nabatae…

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Ep. 16 | The Making of the Modern Muslim State | Prof. Malika Zeghal 1:03:37

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In her recent book, The Making of the Modern Muslim State: Islam and Governance in the Middle East and North Africa (Princeton University Press, 2024), Professor Malika Zeghal shows how Muslim states negotiated the role of Islam in governance in the 19th-21st centuries by exploring the history of constitution making, the impact of religious minorit…

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Neoliberalism and the University, Part 2 54:33

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This is the Global Media & Communication podcast series. This podcast is a multimodal project powered by the Center for Advanced Research in Global Communication (CARGC) at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania. At CARGC, we produce and promote critical, interdisciplinary, and multimodal research on global media a…

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The Vicious Circle: Aristocracy, Oligarchy, Democracy, and Tyranny 1:27:14

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Plato presents a vicious circle that every regime goes through: from a limited aristocracy, to a timocracy of honor, an oligarchy based on wealth, a democracy based on liberty, and, finally, the tyranny of the one against all. While some regimes may be more just than others, it is bound to collapse eventually. Alex Denley and Dr. Andrew Jones discu…

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The Vicious Circle: Aristocracy, Oligarchy, Democracy, and Tyranny

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Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on other platforms Plato presents a vicious circle that every regime goes through: from a limited aristocracy, to a timocracy of honor, an oligarchy based on wealth, a democracy based on liberty, and, finally, the tyranny of the one against all. While some regimes may be more just than others, i…

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Neoliberalism and the University, Part 1 53:16

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This is the Global Media & Communication podcast series. This podcast is a multimodal project powered by the Center for Advanced Research in Global Communication (CARGC) at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania. At CARGC, we produce and promote critical, interdisciplinary, and multimodal research on global media a…

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Bishnupriya Ghosh, "The Virus Touch: Theorizing Epidemic Media" (Duke UP, 2023) 53:07

2M ago53:07

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Welcome to the Global Media & Communication podcast series. This podcast is a multimodal project powered by the Center for Advanced Research in Global Communication (CARGC) at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania. At CARGC, we produce and promote critical, interdisciplinary, and multimodal research on global medi…

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Shadows of Justice | A Close Reading of Plato's Republic 1:56:01

2M ago1:56:01

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Everyone has a sense of what is just and unjust, but what is the source of justice? In this episode of "The Politics of Paganism," Alex Denley and Dr. Andrew Willard Jones discuss Plato's "Republic." Through a discussion of the luxurious city, the myth of the mixture of the elements, the Allegory of the Cave, and finally the Philosopher-King, Alex …

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Shadows of Justice | A Close Reading of Plato's Republic

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Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on other platforms Everyone has a sense of what is just and unjust, but what is the source of justice? In this episode of "The Politics of Paganism," Alex Denley and Dr. Andrew Willard Jones discuss Plato's "Republic." Through a discussion of the luxurious city, the myth of the mixture of the el…

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Filmmaker, Artist, Writer: A Conversation with Paromita Vohra 50:45

2M ago50:45

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This is the Global Media & Communication podcast series. This podcast is a multimodal project powered by the Center for Advanced Research in Global Communication (CARGC) at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania. At CARGC, we produce and promote critical, interdisciplinary, and multimodal research on global media a…

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Teaching Islamic Art in Schools, with Rizwan Iqbal 35:43

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Join Rizwan Iqbal as he explores how to get young people excited about Islamic art. Listen as he details the problems faced, solutions he has discovered, and the exciting work he has done as part of our Hands On Islamic Art project, which connects the wider UK to Islamic art collections, with funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.…

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The Problem of Death and the City of Man 1:02:48

2M ago1:02:48

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Death comes for everyone. For the Christian, death is the passage into eternal life; but, what about for the Pagan? Alex Denley and Dr. Andrew Jones discuss the problem of death for pagan regimes. Using St. Augustine's "City of God," they discuss Cain's murder of Abel, the founding of the city by violence, the inferior law of violence, and the over…

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The Problem of Death and the City of Man

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Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on other platforms Death comes for everyone. For the Christian, death is the passage into eternal life; but, what about for the Pagan? Alex Denley and Dr. Andrew Jones discuss the problem of death for pagan regimes. Using St. Augustine's "City of God," they discuss Cain's murder of Abel, the fou…

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The New Paganism and the Rise of the Nietzscheans 1:04:19

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As the liberal order continues to collapse, rival voices have gained popularity—groups that aren’t content secularizing religion, but rejecting Christianity altogether. Old pagan arguments are resurrecting: the aesthetics of power, might-makes-right, vitalism and tyranny. Alex Denley and Dr. Andrew Willard Jones discuss their new series “The Politi…

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The New Paganism and the Rise of the Nietzscheans

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Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on other platforms As the liberal order continues to collapse, rival voices have gained popularity—groups that aren’t content secularizing religion, but rejecting Christianity altogether. Old pagan arguments are resurrecting: the aesthetics of power, might-makes-right, vitalism and tyranny. Alex…

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Gendered Language and Pronouns | Season 2 Q&A

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Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on other platforms Gender season 2 has come to a close. Marc Barnes and Maria Brandell answer your questions and discuss the second season of Gender. Subscribe to New Polity magazine:By Marc Barnes

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Gendered Language and Pronouns | Season 2 Q&A 1:39:23

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Gender season 2 has come to a close. Marc Barnes and Maria Brandell answer your questions and discuss the second season of Gender. Subscribe to New Polity magazine: https://newpolity.com/magazine

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Seals of Sumatra, with Annabel Gallop 27:36

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Join Annabel Gallop as she takes us to the Indonesian province of Aceh, where she introduces us to the Ninefold Seal, and through it, takes us on a tour through Mughal power, Chinese trade, European conquest, and the wonderful artistic expression of the people of Sumatra.By Asia House Arts and Learning

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Navigating Presbyterian Polity with AI 50:02

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In this episode of the TheoTech Podcast, Rev. Dr. Andy Morgan, Director of Family Faith Formation at First Presbyterian Church in Knoxville, Tennessee, introduces "Polity Pal," an AI bot he developed to assist with understanding and navigating the complexities of Presbyterian polity. The discussion explores the potential of AI as a tool to empower …

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America and the Inversion of Tyranny | Magazine 5.1 Review

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Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on other platforms Subscribe to New Polity magazine! Marc Barnes and Alex Denley discuss the latest New Polity magazine, Issue 5.1. Articles include D. C. Schindler on totalitarianism and America, a debate on the stock market, Marc on the medieval practice of sanctuary, and more.…

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America and the Inversion of Tyranny | Magazine 5.1 Review 1:57:26

4M ago1:57:26

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Marc Barnes and Alex Denley discuss the latest New Polity magazine, Issue 5.1. Articles include D. C. Schindler on totalitarianism and America, a debate on the stock market, Marc on the medieval practice of sanctuary, and more. Subscribe to New Polity magazine!

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Reformed Baptists and the Baptist Catechism (Part 1) 59:00

4M ago59:00

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A new MP3 sermon from Emmanuel Reformed Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Reformed Baptists and the Baptist Catechism (Part 1) Speaker: Dewey Dovel Broadcaster: Emmanuel Reformed Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 5/26/2024 Length: 59 min.

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Reformed Baptists and the Baptist Catechism (Part 2) 53:00

4M ago53:00

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A new MP3 sermon from Emmanuel Reformed Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Reformed Baptists and the Baptist Catechism (Part 2) Speaker: Dewey Dovel Broadcaster: Emmanuel Reformed Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 5/26/2024 Length: 53 min.

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Gender in a Pornographic World

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Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on other platforms Marc and Maria discuss how the Third-Person perspective of pornography changes the way we view sexual difference. Spots are still open for the New Polity conference! Register soon at https://newpolity.com/eventsBy Marc Barnes

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Gender in a Pornographic World 1:56:33

4M ago1:56:33

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Marc and Maria discuss how the Third-Person perspective of pornography changes the way we view sexual difference.Spots are still open for the New Polity conference! Register soon at https://newpolity.com/events

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The Blessings & Challenges of a Multilingual Church 31:41

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In this episode of the TheoTech podcast, the pastoral leadership team at Westminster Chapel in Bellevue, Washington, shares their journey to build an intercultural community and create belonging through translation and accessibility. Hear from the Senior Pastor, Executive Pastor, Outreach Pastor, and Production & Digital Innovation Director about t…

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Enjoying Liberty by Employing It in Love 37:00

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A new MP3 sermon from Hopewell Associate Reformed Presbyterian is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Enjoying Liberty by Employing It in Love Subtitle: Romans (2022–2023) Speaker: James Hakim Broadcaster: Hopewell Associate Reformed Presbyterian Event: Prayer Meeting Date: 5/8/2024 Bible: Romans 14:10-23 Length: 37 min.…

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Lost Libraries of Tunis, with Laura Hinrichsen 26:00

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Join Laura Hinrichsen as she walks us through her fascinating new research, reconstructing the great libraries of 16th century Tunis, once thought completely lost, by hunting down fragments scattered across the world. Listen as she explores the great conquest that destroyed these libraries, the sort of things you could read there, and the clever wa…

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Fighting Against Legalized Euthanasia | West Virginia Delegate Pat McGeehan 1:12:38

5M ago1:12:38

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Euthanasia is becoming legalized across the Western world. Pat McGeehan, Delegate of West Virginia, is fighting against it. Advocates employ slogans like “death with dignity,” and appeal to compassion; but, the actual results are much different. Already, a “suicide tourism” phenomenon has begun, with people flying to states like Oregon to get legal…

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Fighting Against Legalized Euthanasia | West Virginia Delegate Pat McGeehan

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Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on other platforms Euthanasia is becoming legalized across the Western world. Pat McGeehan, Delegate of West Virginia, is fighting against it. Advocates employ slogans like “death with dignity,” and appeal to compassion; but, the actual results are much different. Already, a “suicide tourism” ph…

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Multilingual Church Strategies 1:07:16

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Dr. Jonathan Downie, founder and owner of Integrity Languages, joins this episode of the TheoTech podcast to delve into the dynamic world of multilingual church strategies. Drawing from his professional experience as an interpreter and consultant and his passion for enhancing church inclusivity, Dr. Downie discusses practical methods for integratin…

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Abortion and the Control of the Body | Part 2

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Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on other platforms Marc and Maria continue their conversation on Humanae Vitae; specifically on the desire to control the body and its reproduction through abortion. They discuss how abortion not only plays the function of the killing of innocent children, but reshapes the experience of the body…

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Abortion and the Control of the Body | Part 2 59:20

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Marc and Maria continue their conversation on Humanae Vitae; specifically on the desire to control the body and its reproduction through abortion. They discuss how abortion not only plays the function of the killing of innocent children, but reshapes the experience of the body as such. This episode is part 2 of a conversation on the Control of the …

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Contraception and the Control of the Body | Part 1

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Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on other platforms Maria and Marc read Humanae Vitae, the Catholic Church's decisive rejection of contraception, as a text which prophesies and makes sense out of the meaninglessness we ascribe to our male and female bodies today. This episode is part 1 of a conversation on the Control of the Bo…

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Contraception and the Control of the Body | Part 1 1:32:05

6M ago1:32:05

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Maria and Marc read Humanae Vitae, the Catholic Church's decisive rejection of contraception, as a text which prophesies and makes sense out of the meaninglessness we ascribe to our male and female bodies today. This episode is part 1 of a conversation on the Control of the Body. Subscribe to New Polity magazine: https://newpolity.com/magazineCome …

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America's Decline into Paganism | John Daniel Davidson of the Federalist 1:44:37

6M ago1:44:37

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America is sinking into pagan practices and beliefs. While Americans may not use the same language as the ancient pagans, John Daniel Davidson believes that the central pagan creed is present: there is no truth, everything is permitted. Liberalism had attempted to create neutral spaces, but as those spaces become more fought over, the only rational…

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America's Decline into Paganism | John Daniel Davidson of The Federalist

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Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on other platforms America is sinking into pagan practices and beliefs. While Americans may not use the same language as the ancient pagans, John Daniel Davidson believes that the central pagan creed is present: there is no truth, everything is permitted. Liberalism had attempted to create neutr…

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Material Power: Palestinian Embroidery, with Rachel Dedman 23:22

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Join Rachel Dedman as she explores the beauty and politics of Palestinian textiles. Listen as she discusses her work on the current Material Power exhibition in the UK, whose public programme was part of our Hands On Islamic Art project which works to engage the UK public with Islamic art.By Asia House Arts and Learning

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Gender in a Big Beige World 2:04:45

6M ago2:04:45

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Everywhere is beige. The same beige houses, the same big box department stores, even the exact same food is served everywhere all across the country. What has this monotone sameness done to produce our cultural moment - one that seems to glorify diversity on the one hand, but ship it out en masse with the other? Join Marc Barnes and Maria Brandell …

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Gender in a Big Beige World

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Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on other platforms Everywhere is beige. The same beige houses, the same big box department stores, even the exact same food is served everywhere all across the country. What has this monotone sameness done to produce our cultural moment - one that seems to glorify diversity on the one hand, but …

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We are Not a Reformed Baptist Church 27:00

6M ago27:00

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A new MP3 sermon from Calvary Independent Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: We are Not a Reformed Baptist Church Speaker: K. David Oldfield Broadcaster: Calvary Independent Baptist Church Event: Sunday - PM Date: 3/17/2024 Bible: Colossians 3:6-10 Length: 27 min.…

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No More Virgins. What Protestantism Takes From Gender. 1:45:05

7M ago1:45:05

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We don't know what to do with consecrated virginity. The only way we can think of it as a disembodied spiritual calling; or as a fairly strange alternative to what is normal, marriage. Marc and Maria describe how Protestantism (and, in particular, Luther) denied the purpose of the virgin. Come to our Conference! https://newpolity.com/events/2024Don…

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No More Virgins. What Protestantism Takes From Gender.

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Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify | Listen on other platforms We don't know what to do with consecrated virginity. The only way we can think of it as a disembodied spiritual calling; or as a fairly strange alternative to what is normal, marriage. Marc and Maria describe how Protestantism (and, in particular, Luther) denied the purpose of…

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