Best Sydney Peterson Podcasts (2024)

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The Bright Side of Life and Sport, with Stephanie Noriega 46:29

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Taking immature high school players and evolving them into formidable athletes takes more than just carefully planned training routines. Coach Stephanie Noriega has found a way to grow her players her players into confident and caring young women, unafraid of new challenges. She’s the Head Coach of Volleyball at West Springfield High School in Virg…

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Episode #245 - The Hermit As A Little Church with Br. Christian Matson, PhD 1:06:23

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In this episode, we're joined by Br. Christian Matson, Ph.D., who is a Hermit in the Catholic Diocese of Lexington and the director of a theatre company focused on suicide prevention called Earendel Theatricals (earendelonstage.com). Over the course of our conversation, Br. Matson tells us about his unique journey to religious life, first as someon…

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72. The Evil Stepmom (MURDERER: Letecia Stauch) 48:10

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Send us a text On today's case of LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the murder of Gannon Stauch. In the quiet suburbs of Colorado, an 11-year-old boy named Gannon Stauch was known for his bright smile and adventurous spirit. One chilly January day in 2020, Gannon set out from his home, leaving behind the warmth of his family, with plans to visit a frien…

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Star Setter and Leader Going All in on Life, with Katie Oleksak 39:24

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Talent comes at a young age — whether you’re playing or coaching. As someone in her mid-twenties, Katie Oleksak has quickly rose in the world of volleyball. This NCAA Woman of the Year nominee broke the career assist record (5,083) at Colorado State University, and earned All-American honors each of her four seasons. After graduating, Katie wasted …

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Episode #244 - The Dominican Order of Preachers with Rev. Dr. Isaac Augustine Morales 52:23

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In this episode we're joined by Rev. Dr. Isaac Augustine Morales, OP, who is Associate Professor of Theology at Providence College, an ordained Catholic priest, and a member of the Order of Preachers. Over the course of our conversation, Fr. Morales tells us about his journey in joining the Order of Preachers, what is distinct about the Dominican O…

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71. Garbage Can Horror (CRIMINAL: David Larsen) 31:01

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Send us a text On today's episode of LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss a story of survival. In the quiet suburbs of Wisconsin, Teri Jendusa-Nicolai seemed to have found a peaceful life after her tumultuous marriage to David Larsen. A dedicated mother and a respected member of her community, Teri’s days were filled with the joys and challenges of raising…

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An Olympic Winning Mindset, with Hugh McCutcheon 1:04:08

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Team USA has only ever won four Olympic Gold medals in volleyball. One of those Golds belongs to coach Hugh McCutcheon. He led the men’s team to Gold in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Hugh then switched over to coach the U.S. Women’s National team to a Silver medal finish at the London Olympics in 2012. Now serving as the Assistant Athletics Director f…

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Episode #243 - Benedictine Monasticism with Br. John Baptist Santa Ana 45:56

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Carrying on in our series on monasticism and religious orders, in this episode we’re joined by Br. John Baptist Santa Ana, who is a monk in the Benedictine Order at St Andrew’s Abbey in California, and a student at the University of Notre Dame studying Greek Patristics. Over the course of our conversation, Br. John Baptist talks with us about his p…

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70. Down by the River (MURDERER: Christopher Bragshaw) 53:16

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Send us a text This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the murder of young Annie Kasprzak. Annie Kasprzak was a 15-year-old girl from Utah who tragically lost her life in 2012. Her body was discovered in the Jordan River, and it was determined that she had been brutally beaten to death. The investigation revealed that she had been attacked with a…

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You’re in Charge. Now what? With President and CEO of Báden Sports, Jake Licht 44:14

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Ever wonder how balls get made, jerseys get designed, and sports equipment gets tested? Jake Licht knows. As the president and CEO of Báden Sports, it’s Jake’s responsibility not to just make your sports supplies, but make them the best. Janice talks with Jake about the unique path that got him involved with Báden Sports. And hear how, as a CEO, he…

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Episode #242 - The History of Monasticism with Rev. Dr. Greg Peters 49:06

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In this episode we’re joined by the Rev. Dr. Greg Peters, who is Professor of Medieval and Spiritual Theology in the Torrey Honors College of Biola University, an Anglican priest, and the author of several books on Monasticism, including The Monkhood of All Believers: The Monastic Foundation of Christian Spirituality (published by Baker) and The St…

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69. In Too Deep (GUILTY: Sydney and Tammy Moorer) 40:01

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Send us a text This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the disappearance of Heather Elvis. Heather Elvis was a 20-year-old waitress from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, who disappeared on December 18, 2013. Her case gained significant media attention due to its mysterious nature and the subsequent legal proceedings. Heather had been involved in a r…

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Episode #241 - The Divine Heartset in Philippians with Dr. Crispin Fletcher-Louis 1:03:45

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In this episode we're joined by Dr. Crispin Fletcher-Louis, who is a Fellow at the University of Gloucestershire and the author of the book that we’re discussing in this episode, The Divine Heartset: Paul’s Philippians Christ Hymn, Metaphysical Affections, and Civic Virtues (published by Cascade). Over the course of our conversation, we talk about …

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68. Incestuous Love of a Father (MURDERER: Steven Pladl) 40:24

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Send us a text Becky and Bevy discuss a triple homicide. In the tranquil town of Knightdale, North Carolina, the Pladl family appeared to lead a typical suburban life. Steven Pladl, a man with a shadowed past, resided with his wife, Alyssa, and their children. Their seemingly ordinary existence took a dramatic turn when Katie, Steven’s estranged da…

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Episode #240 - Embedded Genres with Professor Jeannine Brown 48:19

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In this episode we’re joined by Professor Jeannine Brown, who is David Price Professor of Biblical Foundations at Bethel Seminary, a member of the NIV translation committee, and the author of a number of books on Hermeneutics and the Gospels as well as the book that we’re excited to discuss in this episode, Embedded Genres in the New Testament: Und…

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67. Scream Killers (MURDERERS: Brian Draper and Torey Adamcik) 54:12

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Send us a text This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the Pocatello horror. In 2006, Cassie Jo Stoddart was house-sitting for her uncle in Pocatello, Idaho, determined to show her family she was responsible. She invited her boyfriend, Matt, over to keep her company, but what started as a normal evening took a creepy turn. Lights began flickering…

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Episode #239 - Modern Genre Theory with Rev. Dr. Andrew Judd 1:04:20

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In this episode we’re joined by Rev. Dr. Andrew Judd, who is Deputy Principal and Lecturer in Old Testament at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia, and the author of the book we’re discussing in this episode, Modern Genre Theory: An Introduction for Biblical Studies (published by Zondervan Academic). Over the course of our conversation, Dr. Judd…

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66. A Troubled Family Dynamic (MURDERER: Nathan Matthews) 58:12

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Send us a text On today's episode of LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the sad case of young Becky Watts. Becky Watts was a young girl grappling with severe anxiety and anorexia after moving in with her father, stepmother, and stepbrother Nathan. As Becky’s struggles grew, she confided in friends about her fear of Nathan, who allegedly bullied and mocke…

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Episode #238 - Christian Dominionism & Nationalism with Dr. Valerie Hobbs 59:09

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In this episode we're joined by Dr. Valerie Hobbs (@vhobbs5), Senior Lecturer in the School of English at the University of Sheffield and author of No Love in War: A Story of Christian Nationalism (@MayflyBooks). In this episode we discuss Dr Hobb’s autoethnographic book about growing up in Christian Dominionism and the violence she witnessed and e…

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65. Fishing for Answers (MURDERER: Scott Peterson) 1:06:38

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Send us a text On today's episode of LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the murder and disappearance of Lacey and Connor Peterson. What if your perfect love story hid a chilling secret? Join us as we unravel the disturbing case of Lacey and Connor Peterson. From Lacey's modest beginnings to meeting Scott Peterson, a man with charm and a dark side, we'll …

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Episode #237 - The Life of Eugene Peterson with Dr. Winn Collier 54:19

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In this episode we're joined by Dr. Winn Collier (@winncollier), Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Christian Imagination and Director of the Eugene Peterson Center for Christian Imagination at Western Theological Seminary (@westernsem) and author of A Burning in My Bones: The Authorized Biography of Eugene Peterson (@authenticmedia). In …

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64. The Idaho Four (MURDERER? TBD) 55:06

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Send us a text On today's episode of LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the brutal murders of four students in the small town of Moscow, Idaho. In 2022, in the small town of Moscow, Idaho, four university students were embarking on another year of school. They were immersed in the typical college experience—joining sororities, making friends, working har…

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Episode #236 - The Art of Biography Writing with Lucy S. R. Austen 42:30

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In this episode we're joined by Lucy S. R. Austen (@LucySRAusten) writer, editor, and author of the biography Elisabeth Elliot: A Life (@crossway). Over the course of our conversation, we discuss the process of biography writing and how one seeks to tell the story of a complex and influential person like Elisabeth Elliot. We explore the various cul…

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63. Family Massacre (MURDERER: Don Spirit) 41:13

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Send us a text On this week's episode of LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the viral case of the Spirit, Stewart, and Kuhlmann family massacre. Don Spirit, the murderer in this case, had a lengthy and troubling criminal history, marked by a series of offenses that painted a portrait of a troubled individual. However, it was his final, shocking act that …

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Episode #235 - The Art & Purpose of Life Writing with Dr. Charles Marsh 1:18:41

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CW: suicide and mental health In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Charles Marsh, Commonwealth Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the Project on Lived Theology (@LivedTheology) at the University of Virginia and author of Strange Glory: A Life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer (@AAKnopf) and Evangelical Anxiety: A Memoir (@HarperOneBooks). In this …

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62. Abused and Pregnant (MURDERER: Ben Blakeley) 48:27

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Send us a text On this week's episode of LOTW, Becky and Bevy will discuss the case of Jayden Parkinson. Jayden Parkinson was a young woman grappling with significant challenges when she met Ben Blakeley. To her, Ben appeared as a beacon of hope amid family turmoil. Their romance began promisingly but quickly descended into a nightmare as Ben's beh…

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Episode #234 - Sexvangelicals with Jeremiah Gibson and Julia Postema 56:24

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In this episode we’re joined by Jeremiah Gibson and Julia Postema, licensed psychotherapists and certified sex therapists based in Utrecht, The Netherlands, hosts a podcast called Sexvangelicals. As we talk about in our discussion with them, their specialization as therapists is helping couples coming out of negative religious backgrounds. In our c…

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61. In Uber Danger (MURDERER: Nathaniel Rowland) 45:02

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Send us a text On today's episode of LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the murder of Samantha Josephson. In March of 2019, Samantha Josephson went out with her friends to let their hair down and celebrate all their hard work in the previous months preparing for graduation. They all had a wonderful time, but Samantha left early to get a good night's rest…

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Episode #233 - The Christmaker with Professor James McGrath 1:02:49

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In this episode we’re joined by Prof. James McGrath, who is the Clarence L. Goodwin Chair in New Testament Language and Literature at Butler University and the author of the book that we’re discussing here, Christmaker: A Life of John the Baptist (published by Eerdmans). Over the course of our conversation, we talk about biographical details that w…

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60. Stabbed in Broad Daylight (MURDERER: Bernadette Protti) 44:40

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Send us a text On this week's episode of LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the case of Kirsten Costas. In 1984, Kirsten Costas was a young girl enjoying everything life had to offer as a beautiful and popular 15-year-old. Coming from a wealthy family, she led a privileged life, was a cheerleader at school, and belonged to the exclusive Bobolinks social …

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Episode #232 - Ministers of Propaganda with Dr. Scott Coley 1:03:19

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In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Scott Coley, who is Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at Mount St. Mary’s University, and the author of the book we’re discussing in this episode: Ministers of Propaganda: Truth, Power, and the Ideology of the Religious Right (published by Eerdmans). Over the course of our conversation, we talk about the i…

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59. Sadistic and Satanic Murderers (MURDERERS: Christa Pike and Tadaryl Shipp) 48:03

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Send us a text This week on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the extremely brutal murder of Colleen Slemmer. Colleen Slemmer was a young woman declaring her independence as a young adult. She made the bold decision to move away from the comfort of her home and begin her education in a different state from her family at the Knoxville Job Corps Center. U…

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Episode #231 - The Legacy of Slavery in Edwards, Wesley, and Whitefield with Dr. Sean McGever 1:05:44

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In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Sean McGever, who is Area Director for Young Life in Phoenix and teaches at Grand Canyon University, and who is the author of Ownership: The Evangelical Legacy of Slavery in Edwards, Wesley, and Whitefield (published by IVP). Over the course of our conversation, Dr. McGever informs us about the relationship that …

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58. Crossbow Cannibal (MURDERER: Stephen Griffiths) 48:04

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Send us a text On today's episode of LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the murders of Susan Rushworth, Shelley Armitage and Suzanne Blamires. Stephen Griffith was someone who on the outside looking in seemed to have his life in order. He was even pursuing a PhD in criminology at Bradford University. However, despite his academic success, in the comfort …

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57. Did Someone Call the Plumber? (MURDERER: Adam Strong) 52:04

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Send us a text In this week's episode of LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the murders of Rori Hache and Kandis Fitzpatrick. In December of 2017, plumbers were summoned to Adam Strong's residence by upstairs tenants complaining of clogged pipes and a noxious smell seeping through the home. As they began their work, they retrieved long strips of what app…

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Modeling the Perfect Team through Your Environment, with Coach Dan Fisher 48:22

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As a coach, would you choose a player with a small role on a winning team, or take a player with a big role on a losing team? University of Pittsburgh Head Volleyball Coach Dan Fisher has built a VERY successful career out of recruiting players from all types of backgrounds. He tells Janice about his methods and philosophies when it comes to standi…

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Episode #230 – Augustine & The Problem of the Christian Master with Dr. Matthew Elia 1:06:56

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In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Matthew Elia, who is assistant professor of theology, race, and environment at Saint Louis University, and the author of The Problem of the Christian Master: Augustine in the Afterlife of Slavery (published by Yale University Press). Over the course of our conversation we talk about what Augustine had to say abou…

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Nebraska Stage Prepares Players for Life after College, with John Cook 46:13

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With four national championships under his belt, the current head coach of Nebraska’s Cornhuskers volleyball team is spilling the secrets to competing at his level. Hear Coach John Cook explain why he prefers practices to matches, and why he believes the best coaches start out as dedicated school teachers. John also tells Janice what he learned fro…

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Episode #229 - The Qu'ran in Conversation with the Bible with Prof. David Pechansky 52:25

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In this episode we’re joined by Prof. David Pechansky, who is Professor Emeritus at the University of St. Thomas, and the author of the book we’re discussing in this episode, Solomon and the Ant: The Qu’ran in Conversation with the Bible (published with Cascade). Over the course of our conversation we talk about various thematic parallels that emer…

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56. The Maintenance Man (MURDERER: Armando Caballero) 52:07

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Send us a text In this week's episode of LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the murder of Miya Mercano. On September 24, 2021, Miya Mercano fails to show up at the airport after making plans to come home from school to visit her family. Her family immediately calls the Orlando police to request a welfare check. However, being the dedicated family that th…

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How to Compete Against Your Spouse (and stay married), with Laurie Corbelli 1:01:31

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The winningest coach in Texas A&M history has thoughts on volleyball you may have never heard before. Laurie Corbelli knows how to rally her teams to perform at levels they’ve never reached. The current Volleyball Operations Consultant for the Pro Volleyball Federation is a former Olympic silver medalist. Whether it’s competing against her fellow c…

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Episode #228 - The Hope in Our Scars with Aimee Byrd 56:09

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In this episode we’re joined by Aimee Byrd, who is the author of a number of books, including the one we’re discussing on this episode, The Hope in Our Scars: Finding the Bride of Christ in the Underground of Disillusionment (published with Zondervan). In our conversation, Aimee points to the hope that she has in the midst of the negativity that sh…

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55. Robotripping? (MURDERER: Matthew Phelps) 43:34

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Send us a text On today's episode of LOTW Becky and Bevy discuss the brutal murder of Lauren Hugelmaier. Lauren was a young Christian woman that was hoping to find a man who valued and prioritized God in his life as much as she did. When she reconnected with a guy that she went to middle school with over Instagram, she thought she found just that -…

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A Seat at the Head of the Table for Female Coaches, with Dr. Cecile Reynaud 52:42

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At just 22 years old, Cecile Reynaud was thrust into being the Head Coach of Florida State University’s Women’s Volleyball program. As one of the top female coaches, Cecile recognized many women in the sports coaching world weren’t being taken as seriously as their male counterparts. So Cecile decided to do something about it. She’s now spent decad…

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Episode #227 - Learning to Disagree with Dr. John Inazu 46:04

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In this episode we’re joined by Dr. John Inazu, who is the Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law and Religion at Washington University in St. Louis, and the author of the book that we discuss in this episode, Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and Respect (published by Zondervan). Over the co…

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54. Voyeur Of Death (MURDERER: Nerijus Bilevicius) 45:31

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Send us a text On this week's episode of LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the abduction and murder of Lisa Holm. In June of 2015 17-year-old Lisa Holm rides her brand-new moped to work for the first time. Her parents finally entrusted her to make the 45-minute drive to and from work on her own. However, as her shift is ending Lisa's father receives a c…

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The World Record Crowd, with Lindsay Peterson 38:24

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On August 2nd, 2023, sports history was made at a volleyball game in Lincoln, Nebraska. More than 92,000 fans packed into a stadium to watch an NCAA match — making it the largest crowd to ever watch a women’s sport. As the Director of Operations for the University of Nebraska’s Volleyball program, Lindsay Peterson helped put together the largest at…

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Episode #226 - Hurt and Healed by the Church with Ryan George 55:44

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CW: sexual and physical abuse, spiritual abuse, grooming, molestation, childhood trauma In this episode we're joined by Ryan George, who is the author of Hurt and Healed by the Church: Redemption and Reconstruction After Spiritual Abuse. During our conversation, Ryan tells us his story, which centers on how his father was an abusive pastor in the I…

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53. Baby Killer - Part 2 (MURDERER: Jennifer Rosenbaum) 40:42

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Send us a text This week on LOTW Becky and Bevy discuss part 2 of the Laila Daniel case and begin to discuss her murder. In 2015, Laila Daniel celebrated her second birthday while her older sister, Millie, turned four. The sisters found themselves under the care of a loving foster family as their biological mom was working to get sober. Known for t…

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From College to the Pros: Dedicating your life to the game, with star athletes Sydney Hilley and Kendall White 1:01:43

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Thinking about a career in professional volleyball? Star players Kendall White and Sydney Hilley share what it’s really like. From the NCAA, to the Omaha Supernovas, Kendall and Sydney are charting a path for future players with the United States’ Pro Volleyball Federation. They’ve played professional volleyball for various countries around the wor…

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