It’s life and death. Conversations on living fully, aware of the presence of death. Death is part of life, so let’s talk about it. And enjoy the conversations. Different experiences, attitudes and understandings. all shared with our host and funeral celebrant, Timothy Giles
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A podcast about life, the universe and anthropology produced by David Boarder Giles, Timothy Neale, Cameo Dalley, Mythily Meher and Matt Barlow. Each episode features an anthropologist or two in conversation, discussing anthropology and what it has to tell us in the twenty-first century. This podcast is made in partnership with the American Anthropological Association and with support from the Faculty of Arts & Education at Deakin University.
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Love God | Be Passionate
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For more than 15 years Nomad Podcast has been hosting conversations with theologians, activists and contemplatives from across the Christian spectrum and beyond. Reflecting on our evangelical heritage we explore the possibilities of a more inclusive, generous and hopeful faith.
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In-depth conversations that explore the critical issues surrounding faith and spirituality "outside the boxes"... beyond ideologies and institutions. Hosts Mark Dilcom and Kelly Wilson talk with fellow thought leaders in this upbeat, non-judgmental, radically inclusive space. For more information, visit www.radicallovelive.com. [Views expressed here are solely those of the Radical Love Live team and our guests.]
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My name is Erik Fleming. I am an African American native of Chicago. I have had the privilege of being an elected official in the Deep South. Therefore I created this podcast to express my unique take on politics, as well as encouraging black excellence in leadership. This podcast was a 2021 Black Podcasting Awards Nominee for Best Black Political Podcast and with your support, this podcast will continue to be an uplifting experience and a strong voice in our American political discourse. Su ...
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Like a pink laser beam of insanity beaming straight into your brain hole, authors and longtime D**kHeads David Agranoff and D. Harlan Wilson break down each of Philip K. D**k's novels in order of publication with very little help from their engineer Langhorne J Tweed. Plus: Interviews. Story Vs. Film episodes. And other bits of PKD history. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dickheadspodcast/support
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Brother Timothy Jolley: A Monk’s Devotion to Love and Action | Radical Love Live S3E19
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Mark talks with Brother Timothy Jolley, a life professed monk of the Order of the Holy Cross, an Anglican Benedictine monastic community of men, associated with The Episcopal Church, located in West Park, New York. Br. Timothy joined the monastery over 50 years ago with a calling to serve a vocation dedicated to children’s education, spiritual evol…
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Elizabeth Oldfield - Tending to the Soul in Turbulent Times (N326)
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On this episode Elizabeth Oldfield joins us to talk about what it means to tend to our souls during turbulent times. Elizabeth shares the practices that are helping her become a depolarising presence in a culture of outrage, tribalism, and division, and forming intentional community in an age of disconnection and isolation. She also reflects on wha…
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Solving The Climate Crisis & End Of The World Featuring Dr. John Berger and Dr. Jon Mills
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In this episode, the final episode of Season 9, Dr. John Berger, author of Solving the Climate Crisis: Frontline Reports from the Race to Save the Earth, and Dr. Jon Mills, author of End Of The World: Civilization and Its Fate, discuss the impact of the current environmental crisis we are in and share thoughts of how to get out of it. --- Support t…
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The Raceless Gospel": A Call to New Baptism with Rev Starlette Thomas
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This week we have a prophet in the house! Mark and Kelly have an eye opening conversation with Rev Starlette Thomas--author, artist, race abolitionist--that we hope will stir you to action as much as it did for us. The topic of conversation is "The Raceless Gospel," the concept that the church in North America is built on a caste system called race…
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Cracking the Nazi Code Featuring Jason Bell
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In this episode, Jason Bell, author of Cracking the Nazi Code, discusses his book, its protagonist, Winthrop Bell, and the relevance of the work in modern times. Then, I express my thoughts about the hope the new candidacy of Vice President Kamala Harris brings. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support…
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What the Jewish Jesus can teach all of us, with Amy-Jill Levine
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This week we have a lively conversation with Amy-Jill Levine, who is a distinguished scholar of the New Testament and Jewish Studies (and who is Jewish herself), about Jesus and the New Testament in the light of how he would be understood in the Jewish context of the first century--as well as what Jesus has to offer to the world now, even to people…
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Keith Giles - The Secret Sayings of Jesus (N325)
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In the canonical gospels, we’re told that Jesus met privately with his disciples to “explain everything”. Ever wondered what those teachings were? Teacher and author Keith Giles believes that the Gospel of Thomas could unveil these private teachings of Jesus. According to Keith, this gospel centres on non-duality and divine oneness, and might hold …
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The Color of Emotional Intelligence & MicroSkills Featuring Farah Harris, Dr. Adaira Landry, and Dr. Resa Lewiss
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In this episode, Farah Harris, author of The Color of Emotional Intelligence, and Drs. Adaira Landry and Resa Lewiss, co-authors of MicroSkills, teach us in politics, and life in general, how to better cope with our emotions, make better use of our abilities, and to emphasize self-care.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…
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Crisis, Control, and Christian Nationalism: Tim Whitaker on How We Got Here
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We're excited to welcome Tim Whitaker (founder of The New Evangelicals) to share his expertise on Christian Nationalism--how it started, how it is growing, and what those who are driving this movement are saying behind closed doors. Tim is a podcaster and frequent commentator on the state of evangelicalism and the intersection of politics and relig…
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Being Muslim Today & Platform of Hope Featuring Saqib Qureshi and Timothy Bult
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In this episode, Saqib Qureshi, author of Being Muslim Today, talks about the challenges in the Muslim community and Timothy Bult, author of Platform of Hope, offers suggestions to the most controversial political issues of the day.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support…
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Faith, Politics, and the Christian Nationalist "Project": An Update with Keith Giles
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Christian Nationalism is all over the news today, from revelations about Project 2025 to recent SCOTUS rulings to mandating the 10 Commandments on the schoolroom walls. We are pleased to talk with author/publisher/commenter Keith Giles, who has been using the platform of his God Squad podcast (and others--he's a busy man!) to examine the history, a…
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Sophie Grace Chappell - Trans Figured (N324)
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In this episode we welcome professor Sophie Grace Chappell, who shares her profound journey of faith, gender identity, and self-acceptance. Identified male at birth, Sophie Grace reflects on her early sense of being female, her experience of the evangelical church, and the reconciliation of her faith with her transgender identity. With compassion a…
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Could this be our last 4th of July? Let’s have a “throwback style” episode and discuss.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support
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Pierce Marks and the Modern Meaning of Life
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We are thinking big thoughts with author and philosopher Pierce Marks, as we talk about the modern crisis of meaning, how the concept of a moral paradigm can re-establish a sense of meaning, and how a few of the deep, elemental visions of Christianity, including love of being and the intrinsic value of creation, led Marks to see life in a new and m…
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The Truth about Mary Magdalene--and why it matters! With Rita L. Houlihan
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We are honored to have a visit from Rita L. Houlihan, who is a passionate advocate for telling the true story about the life and ministry of the "mysterious" Mary Magdalene--and why it matters for the modern church's understanding of the Gospels. She is also on the Board of Directors of FutureChurch, an organization dedicated to seeking "changes th…
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A Purveyor of Manifestation Featuring Dethra Giles
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In this episode, Dethra Giles, CEO of ExecuPrep, talks about the intersectionality of leadership in the political and corporate arenas. Then, I give a report after attending an event to sway Black voters to support Republicans.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support…
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The BIBLE and LGBTQ+ Inclusion: Love as the Interpretive Lens
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PART 4 of 4: Many Christians wonder how it is possible to be LGBTQ+ affirming in light of what most people assume to be a clear anti-Gay message in the bible. This episode summarizes all the verses we've studied so far, and weighs them against the larger backdrop of the Biblical principles of Love, Grace, and how we are called to treat others. Love…
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The BIBLE and LGBTQ+ Inclusion: The Idolatry of Romans and The Vice Lists (Part 3 of 4)
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PART 3 of 4: Many Christians wonder how it is possible to be LGBTQ+ affirming in light of what most people assume to be a clear anti-Gay message in the bible. This episode wrestles with ROMANS 1, and the VICE LISTS in 1 Corinthians and 1 TIMOTHY. In this special 4-part series, Kelly examines how affirming Bible scholars view the 6 verses in the Bib…
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Live Podcast from PKD Fest 2024 - Featuring Jonathan Lethem & Stephen Graham Jones
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The 'Not a Book Club Book Club' podcast on PKD, his books, and influence.We recently went live from the Philip K. Dick Festival in Fort Morgan, CO, along with fellow DickHeads Jonathan Lethem & Stephen Graham Jones. I was at home but had fun in the chat and even managed to get some technical difficulties under control once I realized I could. Enjoy…
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The BIBLE and LGBTQ+ Inclusion: Navigating Sodom and the Abominations (Part 2 of 4)
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PART 2 of 4: Many Christians wonder how it is possible to be LGBTQ+ affirming in light of what most people assume to be a clear anti-Gay message in the bible. This episode continues this exploration by taking on the story of Sodom, and investigating what are the "abominations" in the laws of Leviticus. In this special 4-part series, Kelly examines …
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The BIBLE and LGBTQ+ Inclusion: How Affirming Christians Got Here from There (Part 1 of 4)
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PART 1 of 4: Many Christians wonder how it is possible to be LGBTQ+ affirming in light of what most people assume to be a clear anti-Gay message in the bible. In this special 4-part series, Kelly examines how affirming Bible scholars view the 6 verses in the Bible that deal with same-sex relationships in the context of their time and place, and ask…
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Host Joy Brooks has gathered a group of psychotherapists from the Nomad therapy network to see how they answer questions from members of the Beloved Listener Lounge. Considering questions such as "what makes therapy transformational?”, "what would you say to someone who was told to trust the bible not feelings?", “how can I function while feeling l…
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10 Commandments & Chocolate City Tour
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In this HOT MIC episode, I express my opinion on the 10 Commandments requirement in Louisiana and the Chocolate City Tour of Donald Trump.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/support
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We talk with the editors of the volume “ Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God: Sermons, Essays, and Worship Elements from the Perspective of Open, Relational, and Process Theology” about what process (or open and relational) theology is, how it answers many questions that modern believers struggle with, and how this rich collection of writings c…
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Decolonizing Wealth Featuring Edgar Villanueva
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In this episode, Edgar Villanueva, CEO of Decolonizing Wealth Project, talks about the importance of implementing a decolonizing philosophy in corporate and charitable giving. Then, I make a pitch to my listeners for their assistance in manifesting a major achievement/opportunity for the podcast.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.…
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Brother Timothy Jolley: A Monk’s Devotion to Love and Action
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Mark talks with Brother Timothy Jolley, a life professed monk of the Order of the Holy Cross, an Anglican Benedictine monastic community of men, associated with The Episcopal Church, located in West Park, New York. Br. Timothy joined the monastery over 50 years ago with a calling to serve a vocation dedicated to children’s education, spiritual evol…
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Episode #50 - Puttering About in a Small Land
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Hello PKD fans. We're back with the next straight novel, Puttering About in a Small Land, written early in PKD's career but published after his death. This is an interesting take on an extramarital affair. We are joined by PKD collector and scholar Frank Hollander to discuss this odd semi-autobiographical effort. Plus: Relatively long. Paul Giamatt…
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John Butler - Finding Stillness in a Chaotic World (N322)
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Drawing on his life as an organic farmer and over six decades of meditation, contemplative John Butler gently guides us on a journey towards inner stillness. Born in the 1930’s, John reflects on the slow emergence of a spirituality shaped by years of deep connection to the natural world, mantra meditation, and an unexpected mystical experience of J…
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Strategic Casemaking & Saving Our Ancestors’ Legacy Featuring Dr. Tiffany Manuel and Rachael Keri Williams
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In this episode, Dr. Tiffany Manuel, President/CEO of TheCaseMade, explains the concept of strategic casemaking and its impact on social change. Then, Rachael Keri Williams, Executive Director of SOAL: Saving Our Ancestors’ Legacy, talks about her journey towards preserving Lincoln Cemetery in Harrisburg, PA and the movement toward restoring Black …
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Lori Adams-Brown: Surviving and Thriving After Church Abuse
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This week Kelly talks with Lori Adams-Brown, who has an amazing story of resilience and healing after religious abuse from her work in a prominent megachurch. As this podcast is launching, the Southern Baptist Convention is having their annual meeting to talk about, among other things, the role of women in the church (and honestly, the role of wome…
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Interview #33 - Barry Malzberg - The Second Interview
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The Two Davids (Agranoff & Wilson) sit down with author Barry Malzberg to discuss his books, legacy, and what it was like ascending the ranks amongst the new wave.Our Patreon ►► http://www.patreon.com/LanghorneJTweedElectric Larryland Discord ►► https://discord.com/channels/557458722268643329David's YouTube Channel ►► https://www.youtube.com/user/V…
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The Golden Brain & Civic Leadership/Engagement Featuring Sabrina Clarke and Dr. Agatha Caraballo
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In this episode, Sabrina Clarke, The Golden Brain Entrepreneur, explains the challenges of being a female entrepreneur, British politics, and the similar struggles of Africans in the UK. Then, Dr. Agatha Caraballo, Founding Director of the Maurice A. Ferré Institute for Civic Leadership, talks about the work of the institute and the importance of c…
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Drugs, Sex, and...God? A talk with Ryan Joseph Allen about Transformation
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Dr. Ryan Joseph Allen, Author, Speaker, and Transformational Coach, talks with us about his life's journey, which began with depression, addiction, shame, and alienation, and led him through a rollercoaster of ups and downs before he connected with God through the most unlikely of evangelists: His drug dealer. Dr. Allen shares with us how his exper…
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Hip-Hop Feminism Featuring Dr. Dawn Hicks Tafari
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In this episode, Dr. Dawn Hicks Tafari, Associate Professor at Winston-Salem State University, defines hip-hop feminism and promotes her book, The Journey of Kamau Miller. Then, I offer my opinion about the lack of integrity, honesty, and courage exhibited by Republican leaders. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik…
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Olivia Jackson - Deconstruction Myths and Accusations (N321)
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When our faith is shifting we're often met with a variety of challenging responses from others. Drawing from her research, Olivia Jackson helps us to consider whether or not these responses reflect the lived experiences of those who are deconstructing. Afterwards Nick and Joy reflect on their own paths as they consider the impact of others' views o…
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Modern Marianismo Featuring Dr. Damary Bonilla-Rodriguez
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In this episode, Dr. Damary Bonilla-Rodriguez explains the concept of her new book, Modern Marianismo, and why it is important for Latina leadership to be recognized. Then, I offer my opinion about presidential debates and attendance at a criminal trial to audition for a job.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fle…
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Into the Mystic: How meditation and mysticism inform faith (in ways intellect can’t)
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Using Mark’s recent retreat at Holy Cross Monastery as a launching off place, we explore how mysticism, meditation, and contemplative traditions like monasticism can help answer questions, inform our beliefs, and offer insights into the divine that are deeper and more profound than those we find everyday churchgoing or scripture study alone.…
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RaveVenn & You Talk, I Listen, We Do! Featuring Bridgette Washington and Ty Pinkins
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In this episode, Bridgette Washington, Founder/CEO of RaveVenn App, discusses how her app will better inform young Americans about the political process, and Ty Pinkins, the Democratic Nominee for the United States Senate in Mississippi, talks about his campaign efforts.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1…
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Thomas J. Oord: Relating to God Again After Deconstruction
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How do you re-engage with God after deconstruction? How do you get over some of those major hurdles--the violence, exclusion, injustice and other problems that make traditional theology hard to swallow? Thomas Oord--theologian, writer, professor, and director of the Center for Open and Relational Theology--talks with us about the book that he and T…
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David Hayward - Til Doubt Do Us Part (N320)
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In this episode we chat with pastor turned artist David Hayward, aka Naked Pastor. David shares his journey from church leadership, through faith deconstruction, to a more expansive spirituality. The conversation focusses on David’s marriage, and how he and his wife navigated the complex dynamics of reimagining their relationship amid profound spir…
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Cut for Time - Frank's Story - Puttering About in a Small Land
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Here is the intro slash bio slash interview with PKD collector and scholar Frank Hollander from our discussion of Puttering About in a Small Land. He asked if we wanted the long version and I'm glad we said we did. Enjoy.•Our Patreon ►► http://www.patreon.com/LanghorneJTweed•Electric Larryland Discord ►► https://discord.com/channels/557458722268643…
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Dr. Thema: Mental Health, Faith, and Reclaiming Yourself
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We are so blessed to talk with Dr. Thema Bryant, psychologist, minister, and sacred artist, about the connections between mental health and faith, and how both can work together to help us reclaim our authentic selves! We cover a LOT of ground, from religious trauma to ADHD to sexual intimacy to the power of prayer and, ultimately what it means to …
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Faith in Public Life Action Featuring Jeanné Lewis
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In this episode, Jeanné Lewis, interim CEO of Faith in Public Life, explains the mission of the organization and the importance of establishing a community of belonging. Then, I conclude with why it is imperative for all of us to be centered in moral responsibility.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erik-fleming1/supp…
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