Best The Confessors Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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#189 - Eunoia Zen Therapist - Furkhan Dandia 34:55

1d ago34:55

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Furkhan Dandia is a therapist, podcaster, author, and men's group facilitator who puts his mental, physical, and spiritual health at the forefront to embody discipline, integrity, consistency and hard work. However, this wasn’t always the case. First, he spent 20 years in the corporate world as an engineer, then he became a father, and finally he w…

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Episode 72: Vatican I - Interview with Shaun Blanchard 28:12

6d ago28:12

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The books discussed in this episode are: Vatican I: The Council and the Making of the Ultramontane Church by John W. O'Malley SJ The Conciliarist Tradition: Constitutionalism in the Catholic Church 1300-1870 by Francis Oakley Triumph in Defeat: Infallibility, Vatican I, and the French Minority Bishops by Margaret O'Gara The Pope and the Professor: …

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ST56: Honoring God's Name (A Ten Commandments Podcast Series) 27:03

5d ago27:03

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We often think that not taking the Lord's name in vain means not blurting out "Jesus Christ!" Or "God d*** it!" It's good to respect God's name, but this commandment is far deeper and more pervasively important than watching your tongue when you stub your toe. Check out AJ and Nijay's discussion about what it means to honor God's name in our words …

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#188 - Stand-Up Comedian - Jason Van Glass 28:21

1h ago28:21

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Jason Van Glass is a standup comedian and improvier in Los Angeles California. Find him on socials @JasonVanGlass Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe…

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Disputed Question on Frozen Embryo Adoption 1:08:49

38m ago1:08:49

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Links: Donum vitae https://www.vatican.va/roman\_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc\_con\_cfaith\_doc\_19870222\_respect-for-human-life\_en.html Dignitas personae https://www.vatican.va/roman\_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc\_con\_cfaith\_doc\_20081208\_dignitas-personae\_en.htmlBy Dr. Daniel Lendman, Dr. Matthew Dugandzic, Dr. James W. Stroud

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ST55: No Other God, No Idols (A Ten Commandments Podcast Series) 35:23

2h ago35:23

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AJ and Nijay get into the the first set of commandments, which form the fountainhead for the rest: singular allegiance to YHWH and rejection of idols. The Ten Commandments is much more than a list of don'ts, it is a mini-theology, pointing to a rich life within the healthy boundaries God has established for image-bearing creatures. Support the Show…

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Episode 71: Servais Pinckaers - Interview with Craig Steven Titus 31:26

3h ago31:26

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The books discussed in this episode are: The Sources of Christian Ethics by Servais Pinckaers OP The Pinckaers Reader: Renewing Thomistic Moral Theology edited by John Berkman and Craig Steven Titus Morality: The Catholic View by Servais Pinckaers OP Passions and Virtue by Servais Pinckaers OP The Pursuit of Happiness - God's Way: Living the Beatit…

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#187 - 'Voice Preserver' - Tynan Grierson 33:42

16d ago33:42

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Tynan Grierson is the founder of a service called The Story Ark, dedicated to preserving the voices and stories of our loved ones. Tynan's deep understanding of storytelling, coupled with his compassionate approach, has made The Story Ark a beacon of hope for those seeking solace in the voices & memories of their loved ones. Find out more at thesto…

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Episode 70: Geoffrey Chaucer - Interview with Megan E. Murton 22:35

20d ago22:35

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The books recommended and discussed in this episode are: Troilus and Criseyde by St. Gregory Nazianzus The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer Oxford Guides to Chaucer: The Canterbury Tales by Helen Cooper Feminizing Chaucer by Jill Mann Consolation of Philosophy by Boethius Five Books for Catholics may receive a commission from qualifying purchas…

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10: Can we make a game show out of Fesshole? 46:27

14d ago46:27

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This is genuinely my favourite episode of the Fesshole podcast - the one where we turn it into a panel show. From the earliest days of doing the Fesshole account, there's been people saying "you should make this into a panel show" and I kinda resisted it as I felt the best version of Fesshole should go deeper into the confessions rather than riff o…

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#186 - An Ex-Mormon - Jordan Miller 33:28

26d ago33:28

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Jordan Miller is the founder of a distributed AI called Satori. Having left the religion of his youth, Jordan became fascinated with various metaphysics and philosophies and their relationship to death. Oh, and this one also has a pretty creepy, out-of-the-blue ghost story! Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com …

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Saint Philomena – 11 August 1:08:31

26d ago1:08:31

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In today’s episode we try to figure out how important being real is to being a god person with the life(?)and after life of Saint Philomena. From humble beginnings as a pile of dust, she became the daughter of a Greek King and, after several false starts, a martyr. Along he way we meet ham wives, questionable nuns, and have a run in with our old ne…

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Episode 69: Liturgical History and Theology - Interview with Fr. Uwe Michael Lang 23:52

12d ago23:52

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The books recommended in this episode are: Theology of the Liturgy: The Sacramental Foundation of Christian Existence (Collected Works, vol. 11) by Joseph Ratzinger Altar and Church: Principles of Liturgy from Early Christianity by Mons. Stefan Heid My Body Given for You: History and Theology of the Eucharist by Helmut Hoping The Roman Mass: From E…

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9: The all you can drink gravy diet: does it actually work? 51:57

23d ago51:57

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This is the shed episode. The one me and Dave recorded face to face in a shed and the vibe is good because of this. Recording this face-to-face is so much more fun than being on a Zoom, you can react easier, you can read people's cues easier and it's memorable in a way that working electronically is not. Can you remember any of the Zoom meetings yo…

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ST54: "I am YHWH, your God...": Introducing a Ten Commandments Podcast Series 26:34

15d ago26:34

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Slow Theology is excited to introduce a new series on the Ten Commandments (10C). Join AJ and Nijay as they process this foundation text in Scripture and how it forms our spirituality, theology, ethics, and life together. In this first episode they introduce the background and context of the 10C, and discuss the prescript statement, "I am YHWH, you…

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#185 - A Shaman - Roxanne Chaput 33:04

18d ago33:04

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Roxanne Chaput is a globally recognized Luminary, Inspirer, Celestial Guide, Celestial and Generational Earth Shaman, and an Oracle of The Divine Golden Order. Her purpose is to lead beautiful souls to effectively illuminate their luxuriance. Please check out her illumination retreat. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mi…

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Episode 68: St. Ambrose - Interview with Fr. Brian Dunkle SJ 25:57

1M ago25:57

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The books recommended and discussed in this episode are: Theological and Dogmatic Works by St. Ambrose Enchantment and Creed in the Hymns of Ambrose of Milan by Brian Dunkle SJ Ambrose of Milan: Deeds and Thought of A Bishop by Caesare Pasini Ambrose by Boniface Ramsay OP The Spirit of Early Christian Thought: Seeking the Face of God by Robert Loui…

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8: What does an actual PRIEST think about Fesshole? 51:52

22d ago51:52

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When we started this podcast the one thing we thought would be important to do was to talk to a priest and compare notes about taking confessions. Yes we're mostly taking confessions for comedy reasons but at the same time, we're dealing with real people's lives here and how does it compare? We've ended up with an interesting show that's surprising…

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ST53: Emotionally Navigating News about "Church Evil" 29:16

1M ago29:16

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It's all too easy to doomscroll news about "church evil," the harrowing revelations regarding issues of abuse and corruption in Christian communities. In the past, AJ and Nijay have discussed the theological, moral, and philosophical implications of this dark reality coming to light, but in this new episode they discuss the emotional textures of fa…

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#184 - Virtual Reality Expert - Fox Bonilla 39:23

25d ago39:23

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Fox Bonilla is a pioneering technology leader known for his innovations in virtual reality and spatial computing. From developing NASA documents for President Obama to shaping industry standards through his work with XRSI, Fox’s expertise is frequently requested throughout the globe. Currently, as CEO of Harbinger Creative and adjunct faculty at Ar…

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Episode 67: Attention, Gateway to the Soul - Interview with Gregory Reichberg 38:31

25d ago38:31

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The books discussed in this episode are: The Principles of Psychology by William James On The Trinity (De Trinitate), Book 11 by St. Augustine Summa theologiae, Secunda Pars (I-II, qq. 1-70) (I-II, qq. 71-114 ) (II-II, qq. 1-56) (II-II, qq. 57-140) (II-II, qq. 141-189) by St. Thomas Aquinas Treatise on the Love of God by St. Francis de Sales The At…

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Aliens and Soteriology 1:11:20

1M ago1:11:20

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Rev. Dr. Davison's recent book: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/astrobiology-and-christian-doctrine/3F96E8C3EEA3B1C8832155BF261D4D31 Link to Rev. Dr. Davison's chart from his book: https://www.sacradoctrinaproject.org/july-2024-alien-soteriology or https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XUXgYWBe3014TSQwsy6p1OFWG2AIH\_zx/view?usp=sharing Poem referen…

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7: “Which 80s pop group helped this man overcome his urination shyness?“ 51:02

1M ago51:02

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I really like this episode - me and Dave are relaxed and into the vibe of what we've created. It reminds me of Seinfeld, now don't get me wrong, I'm not saying we've reached the heights of Larry David's best writing here, but like Seinfeld, it's a show about nothing. What is this episode about? Nothing. Yet it's about everything - it's about two me…

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#183 - Coffin Confessor - Bill Edgar 28:07

1M ago28:07

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Bill Edgar is a private investigator, author, and the world's only Coffin Confessor, with a past that would haunt your nightmares. For much, much more, read his book: The Coffin Confessor! Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get …

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Episode 66: G.E.M. Anscombe - Interview with Roger Teichmann 33:56

1M ago33:56

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The books recommended in this episode are: Intention by G.E.M. Anscombe Ethics, Religion and Politics: Collected Philosophical Papers, Volume III by G.E.M. Anscombe Faith in a Hard Ground: Essays on Religion, Philosophy and Ethics by G.E.M. Anscombe edited by Mary Geach and Luke Gormally The Philosophy of Elizabeth Anscombe by Roger Teichmann The W…

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ST52: Choosing Carefully Your "Confessors" and Confidants 22:18

2M ago22:18

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Do you have people in your life that you can share your darker struggles with, and confess your sins to? AJ and Nijay talk about being very selective and careful about finding your "confessors" and confidants; people that are not only safe, but also wise and care about your faith and relationship with Jesus. Support the Show.…

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6: 'I went to prison and this is what my fellow inmates confessed to me" 50:43

2M ago50:43

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It's not something you expect, one day you're swimming in the local pool and you see your acquaintance Chris Atkins and have a bit of a chat with him whilst both of you are playing with your kids and then two days later he's on the front page of the Daily Mail, imprisoned for five years for tax fraud. I didn't know what to think and I also was very…

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#182 - Paranormal Practitioner - Marianne Coleman 29:41

1M ago29:41

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Marianne Coleman is an artist of many mediums. Her sculptures have found homes internationally and she is also a published illustrator who authors children's stories. She is a retired nurse after working in public and private hospitals throughout New Zealand, specializing in Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular surgery. Spiritually, she has always had a fa…

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Saint Benedict of Nursia - 11 July 1:06:03

2M ago1:06:03

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Were back in Italy (do we ever really leave) with the life and times of Saint Benedict of Nursia. In this episode we uncover a royal conspiracy discover the origins of HR departments and get deep into the life of Saint benedict and his sister (she comes into the story late or was she there the whole time!?). Plus, Anna and Matthew express real grat…

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Episode 65: Bach's Sacred Music - Interview with Daniel R. Melamed 18:39

2M ago18:39

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The books and resources recommended in this episode are: Listening to Bach: The Mass in B Minor and the Christmas Oratorio by Daniel R. Melamed Bach by David Schulenberg Texts and Historically-Informed Translations for the Music of Johann Sebastian Bach by Michael Marissen and Daniel R. Melamed Bloomington Bach Cantata Project directed by Daniel R.…

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#181 - Retired Soldier - John Lawyer 27:51

2M ago27:51

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Happy July Fourth, everyone! I hope you enjoy this American soldier’s take on how to balance our affiliations with our nation, other nations, and humanity. He’s a real American hero! John Lawyer was a soldier in desert combat zones before he began to face a battle within and became a spiritual seeker. He now guides a non-profit spiritual community …

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ST51: Ways We Can't Be Like Jesus 27:06

2M ago27:06

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**Possible Trigger Warning** AJ and Nijay discuss the limitations of "righteous suffering" today. Jesus took abuse and harm upon himself from others for the salvation of the world. Is Jesus a model for abuse victims today? Are there areas of life where WWJD doesn't apply—where we shouldn't or can't imitate Jesus? Support the Show.…

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5: “Is it ok for a man to name his dog after his best friend?” 58:23

2M ago58:23

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9 thoughts I (Rob Manuel) had listening back to this episode 1. Oh god we're going to have to cut all that really funny stuff about [redacted] because we don't want [redacted] to lose their job. 2. These two people are complete dickheads but I quite like them because this is the sound of me and Dave sitting up to 5 in the morning as teenager talkin…

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#180 - Writer/Rock Jock/CNN Producer- Dick Wybrow 36:50

2M ago36:50

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Dick Wybrow is a Canadian who grew up in the US and lives in New Zealand. A former major market rock jock, stand-up comedian, and CNN producer, he now writes best-selling humorous supernatural novels. He also has narcolepsy which, these days, he sees as his superpower. Visit dickwybrow.com Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free …

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Episode 64: St. Maximus the Confessor - Interview with Bronwen Neil 25:47

2M ago25:47

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The books recommended in this episode are: Maximus the Confessor by Andrew Louth The Cappadocians by Anthony Meredith Seventh-Century Popes and Martyrs: The Political Hagiography of Anastasius Bibliothecarius by Bronwen Neil Maximus the Confessor: Jesus Christ and the Transfiguration of the World by Paul Blowers Crisis of Empire: Doctrine and Disse…

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4: Can we talk to the anonymous confessors who confess on Fesshole? 49:13

2M ago49:13

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One of things we thought worth doing when mucking around with a Fesshole podcast was the idea that it would be interesting to talk to the actual people doing the confessing. When we said this people were "but how on earth you can do that, it's anonymous?" Well the trick is we just ask on the social media account - have you confessed - would you lik…

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#179 - A State Auditor - Josh Lewis 37:55

2M ago37:55

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Josh Lewis is a CPA who lives in Tulsa and works for the Oklahoma State Auditor's Office. A former candidate for City Auditor with over a decade of experience in auditing governments, Josh has a unique and practical perspective as an outside observer of politics put into practice. For more, please visit his site: Saving Elephants. Please rate us on…

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Episode 63 :Jonathan Swift - Interview with Dutton Kearney 29:24

2M ago29:24

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The books recommended in this episode are: A Modest Proposal by Jonathan Swift Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift The Battle of the Books by Jonathan Swift A Tale of a Tub by Jonathan Swift The Drapier's Letters by Jonathan Swift ...and for some additional recommendations... Jonathan Swift: Irish Blow-In and Jonathan Swift: Our Dean by Eugene Ham…

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3: A rich comedian's butler, Bill Drummond the Computer Game & introducing Anon_Opin 40:39

2M ago40:39

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“The one where we say the sentence 'a really angry Egyptian who just wanted to fill the pyramids with piss'” Just one of the episode titles we brainstormed this week - others included: "The one where Rob admits he’d hide a dead pet to prevent not getting a shag" "The one where we add Anon Opin to the show which is like adding horse to your supermar…

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#178 - Consciousness Researcher - Dean Graves 25:03

2M ago25:03

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Dean Graves is a spiritual teacher, author, and podcaster with over two decades of experience in meditation and mindfulness instruction. He has conducted numerous workshops and group sessions on self-healing and personal growth, guiding many individuals on their journeys toward greater self-awareness and enlightenment. He also produces an internati…

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2: Asking Psychotherapist Philippa Perry about Fesshole 49:31

2M ago49:31

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The thing about Fesshole is people ask me why it exists and what it all means and i'm not sure I could tell you really. There are projects I've started where I've had clear objectives and there's something like Fesshole where it's more like I'm a sorcerer's apprentice, in that I knew I could get something like this to work, but it's not like I'm in…

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Episode 62: St. Gregory of Nazianzus - Interview with Fr. Andrew Hofer OP 34:39

3M ago34:39

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The books recommended in this episode are: Gregory of Nazianzus by Brian E. Daley SJ On God and Christ: The Five Theological Orations and Two Letters to Cledonius by St. Gregory Nazianzus Festal Orations by St. Gregory Nazianzus On God and Man: The Theological Poetry of St Gregory of Nazianzus by St. Gregory Nazianzus Christ in the Life and Teachin…

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1: THE PILOT - Can we turn Fesshole into a podcast? 31:18

3M ago31:18

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Turning the Fesshole Twitter account into other things is apparently what I do now. So far there's been two books and several live shows - so why not a podcast? The Fesshole novelty keyring is coming soon. At the simplest level, let's just pick some funny confessions and read them out and react to them. So that's what we've done here, a top ten in …

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#177 An Enneagram Astrologer - Indra Rinzler 34:12

3M ago34:12

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Indra Rinzler is a lifetime spiritual seeker. He’s a healer, teacher, and offers life readings for clients. Astrology and the Enneagram of Personality are the main modalities that he shares. He’s been studying astrology and spirituality for fifty years. He first learned of the Enneagram of Personality in 1999. He uses these two modalities individua…

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Episode 61: Devotion to the Sacred Heart - Interview with Timothy O'Donnell 43:27

3M ago43:27

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The books discussed in this episode are: Annum sacrum (print edition) by Leo XIII Quas Primas (print edition) by Pius XI Miserentissimus Redemptor by Pius XI Haurietis aquas (print edition) by Pius XII Dives in misericordia (print edition) by John Paul II Five Books for Catholics may receive a commission from qualifying purchases made using the aff…

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ST50: "Work Out Your Salvation"—What is Paul Talking About? (Philippians 2:12) 29:51

3M ago29:51

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In Philippians 2:12, Paul writes, "Work out your salvation with fear and trembling..." This verse has perplexed many readers, because on the surface it appears that Paul is talking about earning salvation, so what happened to justification by grace?? AJ and Nijay love talking about reading the Bible well in context, check it out. UPDATE: Nijay ment…

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FESSHOLE: THE PODCAST - THE PROPER, SENSIBLE TRAILER 1:17

3M ago1:17

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Hello, potential listeners! It's Rob Manuel here, the creator of Fesshole, and co-host of this brand new podcast. Right, now is the time to reveal a little more by giving you a trailer that isn't just me and David Stevenson pretending to be aliens in an imaginary episode of Star Trek. So this trailer does sensible things like tell you the show is c…

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#176 - A Philosopher/Psychologist - Joel Bouchard 38:20

3M ago38:20

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Joel Bouchard is a doctoral student in psychology, a multi-instrumentalist record producer, author, painter, Army veteran, business leader, local government official, and host of the philosophy podcast From Nowhere to Nothing. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you’d like to discu…

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Saint Kevin - 3 June (Live! at the Saint Audio Podcast Festival) 53:55

3M ago53:55

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In our first ever live show we talk about the life of Saint Kevin. A solitary guy who isn’t afraid to throw a lady out of his cave to get what he wants. A friend to all the animals whether they are blackbirds, geese, or otters but skylarks can go straight to hell! Plus, our audience sees a menagerie of animals and we establish that one member of a …

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ST49: What the Questions Jesus Asked Teaches Us 27:57

3M ago27:57

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Jesus is remembered as a great teacher, but he also had many conversations with people he met and he asked a lot of questions (well over 100 questions from the lips of Jesus in the Gospels). What can we learn about Jesus from his questions? What can we learn about the Gospel? What can we learn about our faith? AJ and Nijay reflect on these question…

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