Best The French Formula Podcasts (2025)

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666: Lessons from the Satanic Panic with Mike Cosper 1:25:19

29m ago1:25:19

1:25:19

Pope Francis died on Monday. Will the Catholic Church continue to move in the direction of inclusion and reform, or will it elect a more traditional leader in reaction to the last papacy? Mike Cosper is back to talk about his new podcast from Christianity Today about the Satanic Panic, “Devil and the Deep Blue Sea.” In the 1980s and 90s, the FBI in…

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665: Can Democrats Win Back Religious Voters? with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand 1:29:16

7d ago1:29:16

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It’s Holy Week, and an article in the New York Times argues that Palm Sunday wasn’t a worship procession; it was a protest march. With that theme in mind, Christians held peaceful rallies over the weekend in Philadelphia and San Diego to protest inhumane immigration enforcement policies, including the order allowing government agents into churches …

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Listen Now: Wiser Than Me (featuring Alice Waters) 59:13

11d ago59:13

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This week we're playing an episode from one of our favorite shows, Wiser Than Me, hosted by Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Each week, she has funny, touching, personal conversations with iconic older women who are brimming with the kind of unapologetic attitude and wisdom that only comes with age. On today’s episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia welcomes legendary…

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Na'vi and Stefan Mir-Mackiewicz 32:36

10d ago32:36

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Now here's a first for the podcast: its first conlang! Na'vi, the language created for the Avatar films, was the choice of Stefan Mir-Mackiewicz, a language enthusiast who plays a role in shaping this constructed language. We discussed the origins of Na'vi, its sources of inspiration, its sounds and grammar, and the community that continues to deve…

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664: An Atheist Says America Needs Jesus with Jonathan Rauch 1:27:27

14d ago1:27:27

1:27:27

Donald Trump launched a global trade war because he thinks America’s trade deficit makes us “losers,” but does he even understand what a trade deficit is? Phil introduces a new segment full of statistics that make Kaitlyn and Skye groan. And they discuss David Brooks’ new article in The Atlantic, which compares this moment in U.S. history to the er…

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663: Snow White, Scarcity, & Why Immigration is Pro-Life and Bri Stensrud 1:27:47

21d ago1:27:47

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Disney’s new live-action remake of Snow White has been a disaster with people on all sides of the political divide and culture wars finding something to hate about the film, but could it also be full of important Christian theology? Phil and Skye are joined by Mike Erre to examine the biblical theme of abundance versus scarcity, how it applies to C…

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One last seat at the table, with Michael Symon 26:31

25d ago26:31

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Longer Tables is going on hiatus! We fired up the microphones one last time for a live conversation with the popular chef and restaurateur. From backyard cooking to nearly averted poultry catastrophes (always count your chickens), José grills Michael about his years working in food. Enjoy the show -- and keep in touch, people! See omnystudio.com/li…

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French Friday: Now Only on The SkyePod 0:41

26d ago0:41

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French Friday is now only available on The SkyePod! Follow The SkyePod now on your podcast streaming platform of choice for full episodes of French Friday every month: https://pod.link/1765560765

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662: Why Nazi Comparisons Don't Help & Hosting Cultural Conversations and Lee C. Camp 1:23:47

28d ago1:23:47

1:23:47

It’s become popular to compare our current political moment with the rise of the Nazi Party in Germany in the 1930s, but what if the better comparison is Germany in the 1920s? A new article by Paul Miller argues that to avoid the rise of authoritarianism, Christian in the United States should do the hard work now of creating an alternative politica…

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Classical Latin and Luke Ranieri 54:30

1M ago54:30

54:30

Series 3 continues with another prominent public-facing linguist, only this time we're travelling back in time, to Ancient Rome! My guest is Luke Ranieri, a linguist, a language teacher and the YouTuber behind the popular platforms ⁠polýMATHY⁠ and ⁠ScorpioMartianus⁠. Luke took a break from activities as diverse as teaching for The Ancient Language …

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661: Non-Cringy Christian Media & the Nicene Creed and Glenn Packiam 1:22:36

1M ago1:22:36

1:22:36

A new slate of Christian movies and television shows is managing to draw both acclaim from critics and the attention of non-believers. Are the days of cringy Christian media finally behind us? Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss the impact of “The Chosen” and the new Amazon series, “House of David.” What do these shows get right that so many past faith…

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Introducing: Everything Happens (featuring Stanley Tucci) 38:21

1M ago38:21

38:21

If you like Longer Tables' exploration of food and culture, we know you'll enjoy Everything Happens. Hosted by Duke Professor Kate Bowler, an expert in the stories we tell about success, failure, suffering, and happiness, this podcast offers deep, insightful conversations. After surviving Stage IV cancer, all Kate wants to do is talk to funny and w…

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660: Following Christ in “Negative World” and Charlie Peacock 1:32:02

1M ago1:32:02

1:32:02

With declining church attendance and shifting values, there’s no denying that our culture’s posture toward Christianity has changed. Some say America is now “post-Christian,” but author Aaron Renn believes it is downright “anti-Christian.” In a recent NY Times profile, Renn explains why he thinks Christianity now occupies a “negative world,” and wh…

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Montreal French and Gretchen McCulloch 46:12

1M ago46:12

46:12

We're back! The first episode of an all-new series of the language-loving podcast is here at last. Since one of the co-stars of the hit podcast Lingthusiasm concluded the second series, it seemed only right that the other co-star should kick off the third. Gretchen McCulloch – linguist, podcaster and author of Because Internet – joins me to navigat…

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659: The Root of Racism is Greed Not Hate with Malcolm Foley 1:31:07

2M ago1:31:07

1:31:07

After a made-for-T.V. meltdown in the Oval Office between President Trump and President Zelensky of Ukraine, the administration cut all military aid to Ukraine and sided with Russia instead. Will this cause some evangelicals to rethink their support for Trump, and if so where will they go? Two popular Christian books are saying that empathy is mani…

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Samin Nosrat’s recipe for a good life 31:41

2M ago31:41

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The Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat author talks with Longer Tables producer Chris Colin about her next book, her new life philosophy, and how to find good things in times of upheaval and strain. (Also: Shout-out to chia pudding and psychedelic children.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By José Andrés

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Space AND Sustainability with Phil Chambers, CEO of Orbex 23:16

2M ago23:16

23:16

How can space launches become sustainable? Orbex is making it possible! Phil Chambers, CEO of Orbex sits down with Ilham to talk about how his company is building the most advanced, low carbon, micro launch vehicles in the world. They discuss the Orbex Prime rocket which will launch later this year; their creation of the first bio-friendly fuel lau…

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French Friday: A Unified Theory of Trump 1:05:26

2M ago1:05:26

1:05:26

In his first month in office, Donald Trump has broken international agreements with allies, ended all foreign aid, voted with America's enemies in the UN, posted a plan to turn Gaza into a Trump casino and resort, purged the Pentagon of military commanders, appointed podcasters and conspiracy theorists to his cabinet, and threatened to invade or an…

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Series 3 Teaser! 4:55

2M ago4:55

4:55

Hello there, dear language lovers! After a couple of months, I'm pleased to say that I'm getting back into the swing of linguistic podcasting, and that means that A Language I Love Is... will soon be returning! While I get the first few episodes ready for airing, here's a teaser for the third series of the show, featuring some expert voices that yo…

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658: Justice, Mercy, & Becoming Good News People with Derwin Gray 1:28:28

2M ago1:28:28

1:28:28

Has Wheaton College, the flagship of evangelical higher ed, gone woke? Concerned parents and alumni have published a letter accusing the school of valuing diversity more than discipleship. Others have responded by defending Wheaton against the unfounded claims of the MAGA mob. What does the controversy reveal about the state of evangelicalism in th…

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Antarctica AND the tipping point with Eric Goens, award-winning director of 2050 36:18

2M ago36:18

36:18

You may know Eric Goens for his many hit shows in Belgium such as Conclave, but did you know his passion is Antarctica? In this episode, Eric talks about his masterpiece, a documentary called 2050 that takes us on an expedition to Princess Elizabeth Station. Ilham and Eric have a fascinating discussion about experiencing the beauty of Antarctica, s…

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The SkyePod - SkyeDIVE: Worship & Justice 51:40

2M ago51:40

51:40

Skye explains the strong biblical ties between two seemingly related concepts: worship and justice. Can you even have one without the other? Get the full episode by signing up for Holy Post Plus: https://www.patreon.com/posts/122739547/

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657: The Government, God, & Grift with Katherine Stewart 1:26:25

2M ago1:26:25

1:26:25

Since WWII, the United States has been actively engaged in foreign aid as part of its strategic foreign policy, and Christians of all theological and political views have broadly supported this effort. In the first month of the Trump administration, however, Christians on the far right have suddenly turned against international aid. What’s behind t…

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Tasting victory: The life (and diet) of Formula One racer George Russell 23:12

2M ago23:12

23:12

Recorded live at the Cayman Cookout, José grills the legendary driver about what fuels his remarkable career -- and how to lose eight pounds in a little over an hour. (Hint: Drive in circles at 200 mph.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By José Andrés

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656: Defunding USAID and Blue Like Jazz’s Gospel of Vibes with Ross Douthat 1:28:39

2M ago1:28:39

1:28:39

The White House is defunding USAID, one of the largest distributors of foreign aid, and blaming it on wasteful spending—like a D.E.I musical in Ireland. But as Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn unpack, the real losers are Christian relief organizations like World Relief and Catholic Charities, which now face devastating budget cuts. Then, it’s been over 20 y…

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655: What If Jesus Was Serious About Justice with Skye Jethani 1:23:18

3M ago1:23:18

1:23:18

During a recent Fox News interview, Vice President J.D. Vance cited “an old school and very Christian concept” to justify rejecting refugees and ending international aid. Bishops from his own church disagreed. The Holy Post crew explores the concept Vance was citing, how he misunderstands it, and why his interpretation undermines the entire New Tes…

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When the smoke clears: Restaurant critic Bill Addison and WCK's Wendy Escobedo report on post-fire LA 33:58

3M ago33:58

33:58

We've all seen the effects of the recent wildfires in broad strokes. But what does life look like up close, through the eyes of a World Central Kitchen response director and one of Los Angeles's great chroniclers of the restaurant industry? Executive producer Jane Black interviewed Addison and Escobedo on January 22, 2025, two weeks after the histo…

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French Friday: What Happened to Checks & Balances? 1:05:18

3M ago1:05:18

1:05:18

David French brings us his thoughts on why the GOP is no longer the party of the Constitution. Have political party allegiances broken the system? What Constitutional guard rails can operate when people are worried about falling out of the President’s favor? Then, he talks about Carl Schmitt, a German political thinker who may have the key to under…

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654: Inauguration Consternation & Respecting Refugees with Matthew Soerens 1:28:43

3M ago1:28:43

1:28:43

The first week of the second Trump administration has seen refugees cut off and January 6th criminals cut loose. Franklin Graham declared in his inauguration prayer that God himself had chosen the President. The MAGA faithful applauded this mix of Christian faith and politics, but when Bishop Budde asked the President to “show mercy” to frightened …

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653: Character, Christian Colleges, & Why Trump Won with Robert P. Jones 1:22:14

3M ago1:22:14

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According to New York Times columnist, David Brooks, our society has given up on moral formation to focus instead on individual success and happiness. Can we recover a culture of shared virtue? Surprising new data shows that overall college enrollment is down, but Christian colleges and universities are growing. What’s the explanation? Then Robert …

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Jacques Pépin says French cooking isn't what you think 37:32

3M ago37:32

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Personal chef for French President Charles de Gaulle. 16 James Beard Awards. France's Legion of Honor. At 90, Jacques Pépin is fully synonymous with French cooking — a cuisine that’s frequently misunderstood in the popular imagination, he tells José. The two talk about his early days in America, cooking with Julia Child and a chef’s most important …

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652: Families Need Formation Not Formulas with Emily McGowin 1:30:03

3M ago1:30:03

1:30:03

How can we help those impacted by the L.A. wildfires? Because of A.I., climate change, and falling fertility rates, Ezra Klein says we are living “in the age of monsters,” but is he really just upset about Trump? And how is technology fundamentally rewiring our brains to avoid social interaction, and what should we do about it? Phil, Kaitlyn, and S…

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Inclusive Capitalism AND Business with Dr. Mo Ibrahim 33:19

3M ago33:19

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According to top business leader and philanthropist Dr. Mo Ibrahim, “You have to be profitable in your business, but you also have to try to do good as well.” Dr. Ibrahim implemented this belief by making all his employees business partners or shareholders within the companies he ran. As he would say, “Either we succeed together or we fail together…

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651: The Jimmy Carter Cudgel & Preparing for Mass Deportations with Gabriel Salguero 1:28:51

4M ago1:28:51

1:28:51

Former president and born again Christian, Jimmy Carter, died at the age of 100. As the media reflects on his legacy of public service and humanitarianism, some are contrasting Carter’s faith with that of conservative white evangelicals. Esau McCaulley says Carter is being used as a cudgel by progressives to shame their political opponents. Is he r…

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Alice Waters eats with her fingers and so should you 40:04

4M ago40:04

40:04

The legendary founder of Chez Panisse and the Edible Schoolyard Project talks to José about beauty, our senses and the trip that changed everything — for her and for American cuisine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By José Andrés

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650: Mailbag: Past Regrets, Future Hopes, & Fitting Everyone in Heaven 1:10:42

4M ago1:10:42

1:10:42

Happy new year! We’re starting 2025 by answering questions from the Holy Post audience. You’ve asked us about movies and shows we are looking forward to this year, and what regrets we have about things we’ve said in the past. Phil explains his fashion choices, Skye explains why he’s still a conservative, and Kaitlyn has an idea for replacing “News …

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French Friday: The End of #MeToo 1:06:49

4M ago1:06:49

1:06:49

The MeToo movement was a huge cultural movement—but now, many major government leaders with sexual abuse scandals under their belt seem to go under the radar—how did we get to this point? And what about the aftermath of the ChurchToo movement? David and Skye discuss this, as well as a case in the Supreme Court about Tennessee’s ban on transgender m…

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649: The Christmas Story Facts & Fiction with Nijay Gupta 1:26:10

4M ago1:26:10

1:26:10

Merry Christmas! In celebrity conversion news, Denzel Washington got baptized at his church in Harlem just days before his 70th birthday and became a licensed minister, and New York Times columnist, David Brooks, has written about his surprising journey from agnosticism to Christianity. What do these stories tell us about our culture’s ongoing hung…

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Episode swap! Samantha Bee's Choice Words 44:37

4M ago44:37

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This week we’re introducing you to one of the shows we love: Choice Words with Samantha Bee. We make a lot of choices, every single day. Some explode, some implode, most we barely remember. Each week on Choice Words, Samantha Bee sits down with people she admires to examine the biggest choices they’ve made in their lives and the ripple effects thos…

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648: Hurt & Healed by the Church with Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez 1:24:54

4M ago1:24:54

1:24:54

A Catholic bishop, with a social media following second only to the Pope, is proving that dumbing down the faith is the wrong way to reach young adults. But is his celebrity status getting in the way? A new study finds the most generous people are also the most likely to consistently read the Bible. Kaitlyn talks to Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez abou…

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647: The Death of Dating & Megachurch Anti-Racism with Hahrie Han 1:29:47

4M ago1:29:47

1:29:47

More Americans than ever are single but they’re not happy about it. A new article in The Atlantic examines how the sexes are drifting apart, why more men are looking for a partner than women, and the side-effects of using an app rather than community to find a date. Then, political scientist Hahrie Han’s new book “Undivided” explores why the racial…

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Holiday 911! 31:52

5M ago31:52

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This week, José answers listener questions about how to do Christmas right. Plus: tales of Mexico’s Wonka-esque chiles en nogada, and José’s brief but intense relationship with a Oaxacan turkey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By José Andrés

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646: The Late Great Hal Lindsey & Writing Prayers with Douglas McKelvey 1:17:03

5M ago1:17:03

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Many ideas about the end times including the role of Israel, the mark of the beast, and the rapture became popular through Hal Lindsey’s best-selling book from the 1970s, “The Late Great Planet Earth.” Lindsay died last week at 95. We discuss his legacy and how his book is still shaping the American church long after most of its theology has been d…

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Re-Release! Net Positive AND Thriving with Paul Polman, former Unilever CEO 29:58

5M ago29:58

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We appreciate the fabulous response to AND is the future and wanted to re-share one of our favorite episodes from Season One, especially for our new listeners. This episode features Paul Polman, one of the foremost sustainable businesses leaders. Is the world better off because your business is in it? Paul Polman speaks with Ilham about what it tak…

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Yolmo and Lauren Gawne 42:53

5M ago42:53

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ALILI has reached episode 30 and the end of two whole series! To mark the occasion, the show has the privilege to host a star of public linguistics, Dr. Lauren Gawne, one of the two fabulous co-hosts of the hit podcast Lingthusiasm. Lauren is here to lead the show into a new part of the world and a new language family, namely Yolmo, a Tibeto-Burman…

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French Friday: "Nerdfest 2024" 49:22

5M ago49:22

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David French has finally watched Rings of Power season two—and he and Skye don’t quite have the same feelings about it. They compare it to House of the Dragon’s more cynical fantasy world—and why Dune is maybe closer to Tolkien than Martin. They also talk about the Penguin crime drama series, the upcoming Superman movie, and Silo. 0:00 - Theme Song…

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645: The Red Letter Legacy of Tony Campolo with Shane Claiborne 1:29:48

5M ago1:29:48

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Mike Erre joins Phil and Skye to discuss how to survive the holidays. What’s the best way to engage (or disengage) a contentious relative who wants to argue about politics, and how do we remain united as churches and families in these divided times? Professor, author, and preacher Tony Campolo died last week. Shane Claiborne returns to discuss his …

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Business AND Poetry with Nadir Godrej Chairman of Godrej Industries 30:20

5M ago30:20

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Nadir Godrej syas that to make a difference in the world, you “have to make a good case for the mind AND heart” – and poetry is a great way to do this! As both a sustainable business leader AND a poet, he believes in the power of words to move people. Ilham and Nadir have a great discussion about his interest in poetry, what it takes to create a su…

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Don't burn down Mount Vernon (and other rules from the White House chef) 36:16

5M ago36:16

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After almost three decades as White House chef, Cristeta Comerford is hanging up the presidential spatula. She chats with José about cooking for a queen, growing up in a huge Filipino family and ending up in a famously tiny kitchen. Elect to listen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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644: Unplugging from Politics & the Real Meaning of Acts with N.T. Wright 1:17:29

5M ago1:17:29

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After an exhausting year of politics and the re-election of Donald Trump, what is a faithful way for Christians to navigate the next four years? Should we continue to immerse ourselves in political news, or is it better to disconnect from the media? And should Christians join the political fights online, or unplug to better serve our local communit…

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