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Ali Velshi brings you “Velshi Banned Book Club,” an act of resistance against the book banning and censorship epidemic sweeping the nation. In each episode, a different author joins Ali to discuss why their work is being targeted and what is so crucial about the literature itself. “Velshi Banned Book Club” is a series rooted in literary and cultural analysis, in the notion that reading is resistance. Read along with Ali.
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Prosecco N Prose is a monthly virtual book club. Literature is lit with entertaining English teachers Wendy and Amy as they dive deep while deconstructing prose and downing Prosecco. We talk all things book club and then some. We'd love feedback and always take into consideration requests.
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Banned Camp: Banned Books, Comedy, and Free Speech vs. Censorship

Jennifer Davis and Dan Schulz – culture war censorship critics, satirical storytellers, banned books defenders, and irreverent humorists exploring challenged literature and book bans

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If you think banning books is stupid, so do we. Banned Camp is a comedy podcast where we read banned books and try to figure out why they were banned in the first place. If you’re new here, don’t sweat it. You can start anywhere. We’ll get you oriented fast (and if you get confused, there’s a good chance we’re confused too). Here’s what makes us different: we actually read the book out loud, every chapter, cover to cover, and we’ve never read it before. So you hear us stumble through the tex ...
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Banned Books

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Welcome to Banned Books, where we read and converse with the rebel children, the holy mischief-makers of God, who fight against the kind of useless religious, spiritual, and moral methods of life improvement that seeks to smother the glory of God in Jesus Christ. We want to introduce you to those who forgot everything except Jesus Christ and him crucified. We all struggle with fear of being last, lost, least, littlest, and dead, and so we are here to encourage, challenge, provoke, and maybe ...
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Howe's Things

Nic Gunning

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Nic Gunning hosts the official podcast and radio show of the David A. Howe Public Library. Listen for book news, great segments and library events! Listen in Wednesday at 9 pm on 92.7 WRAQ Angelica. The All the Books Show (2015-2020) Howe's Things (2020-Present)
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BookRiot.com co-founder Jeff O'Neal explores the wide bookish world. Interviews, lists, rankings, retrospectives, recommendations, and much more, featuring people who know and love books.
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All About Change

Jay Ruderman

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How do we build an inclusive world? Hear intimate and in-depth conversations with changemakers on disability rights, youth mental health advocacy, prison reform, grassroots activism, and more. First-hand stories about activism, change, and courage from people who are changing the world: from how a teen mom became the Planned Parenthood CEO, to NBA player Kevin Love on mental health in professional sports, to Beetlejuice actress Geena Davis on Hollywood’s role in women’s rights. All About Cha ...
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The Moth

The Moth

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On Tuesdays and Fridays The Moth’s podcast feed presents episodes of the Peabody-Award Winning Moth Radio Hour and original episodes of The Moth Podcast. Since its launch in 1997, The Moth has presented thousands of true stories, told live and without notes, to standing-room-only crowds worldwide. Moth storytellers stand alone, under a spotlight, with only a microphone and a roomful of strangers. The storyteller and the audience embark on a high-wire act of shared experience which is both te ...
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The Stephen King Boo! Club

Stephen Indrisano and Phoenix Crockett

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Phoenix Crockett and Stephen Indrisano are on a journey to read, evaluate, and report back on every Stephen King best-selling novel. We give you the hottest analysis, puns, trivia, wisdom, and, if you're lucky, musical numbers. The Stephen King Boo! Club is a comedy-review book club that you can read along with at your own pace, or just listen to without reading!
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Voices of The Walrus

The Walrus Magazine

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Let us take you into the pages of the Walrus as a chorus of vibrant voices bring to life essays, fiction, poetry, illustrations and photography from some of Canada’s best writers and artists.
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Children's book publishing's secrets are revealed as we listen in on fascinating, unguarded, insider discussion from two uniquely qualified best friends: award-winning author/illustrator Grace Lin, and one of NYC's top editors, Alvina Ling. Go behind the scenes of kid lit and catch a glimpse of the lives of the best-selling author and editor, and the relationship between them.
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The Bushwick Book Club podcast

Bushwick Book Club podcast by Lusterlit

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Bushwick Book Club is a monthly performance series presenting new music, dance, visual art and sometimes snacks and puppetry inspired by a chosen book. The podcast extends the book-inspired times into more book-inspired times that you can play in your car or enjoy as an alternative to overhearing your fellow commuter's conversation about wireless plans.
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The Curious Cat Bookshop Podcast

Stacy Whitman/The Curious Cat Bookshop

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The Curious Cat Bookshop is the independent bookstore of Winsted, CT, offering curation, selection, expertise, and a place to meet with bookish friends at our book clubs, author events, and storytimes. This podcast is our in-store events feed, combined with remote interviews with authors who live elsewhere. We help you satisfy your curiosity in a community of readers--bringing the authors of Connecticut to the world, and the authors of the world to northwest Connecticut.
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Some More News

SomeMoreNews | PodcastOne

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Comedian Cody Johnston hosts this always fair, always well-researched, but most importantly, always entertaining take on the topical news of the week. Every Tuesday, Some More News dives into the world's weekly events with a mix of wit, dread, hope and compassion. Since the news cycle never stops spinning, Johnston returns every Friday for Even More News, co-hosted by Katy Stoll. Together, they present an informative and comedic spin on the viewers’ frustrations with the news that week.
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Comics In Motion

Comics In Motion Network

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Regular episodes celebrating all things comic book and comic related. A number of different shows drop each week including TV & Movie reviews and news, Indie Comics Spotlight, Mandatory Marvel & DC, Star Wars: Comics In Canon, Superheroes for Dummies, Femme On Film, Classic Comics, Seasons Greetings, Whats the Topic and occasional weekly episode-by-episode shows (including Book of Boba Fett and Mandalorian Season 2, with more to come)!
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Self Conscious Mystic

Self Conscious Mystic

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Madness and mysticism. Articulating lunacy and other mysterious things. I have a psychotic disorder and experience this as a spiritual phenomenon as well as a medical condition. I am training with Shamanism Ireland to be a transpersonal therapist. Here I discuss non-ordinary reality, mysticism, psychosis, spirits and dreams. The point really is to talk about things I don’t know how to talk about. Non ordinary states are things that are hard to explain and almost impossible to describe. This ...
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New Books in Art

Marshall Poe

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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: ⁠newbooksnetwork.com⁠ Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to get informative, engaging content straight to your inbox: ⁠https://newbooksnetwork.substack.com/ ...
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In this show, the team behind the wildly popular TodayIFoundOut YouTube channel do deep dives into a variety of fascinating topics to help you feed your brain with interesting knowledge.
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Legal Beagle features Attorney Kristina Lyke sharing expert legal insights and practical advice on various legal matters. The show aims to make legal concepts accessible and understandable for viewers while providing valuable information for those navigating legal challenges.
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J.R.R. Tolkien once said, "Fairy tales do not deny the existence of sorrow and failure; they give a fleeting glimpse of joy beyond the walls of the world, poignant as grief." This podcast is designed to take you on a journey beyond those walls to discover the joy, wisdom, and timeless lessons classic books offer. If you have a thirst for knowledge, a love for literature, and a desire to grow through the wisdom of authors long gone then this podcast is for you. Use these episodes to curate a ...
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A Story Of Sorts

A Story Of Sorts

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Portuguese living in The Netherlands. Reader and once-upon-a-time bookseller, now talking about books on a podcast so that my friends can have a break for once. astoryofsorts.substack.com
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John and Mustapha Mond go head-to-head over the weirdest argument of all, whether a “perfect” life is worth the price of your soul, your freedom, and your right to feel anything real. Along the way we detour through King Lear, religion, pleasant vices, and the phrase “Christianity without tears,” which is either brilliant… or horrifying… or both. B…
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Going Cold Turkey at Christmas? In this episode, we read G.K. Chesterton's essay, On Christmas, wherein he discusses celebrating Christmas too early, vivisection, vegetarians versus turkeys, and what to do about the poor at Christmas. It's another curmudgeonly Christmas episode with one of our favorite British apologists and satirists. SHOW NOTES: …
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What does it really mean when a book is “banned”? In this episode, Dr. John Lucy, Head Librarian at Trinity College of Jacksonville, gives us a peak at the deceptively complex world of banned books: where they’re banned from, who makes those decisions, for what reasons, and on whose authority. And that begs the question: why does it matter if books…
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Groups with links to the far right, the Freedom Convoy and Christian nationalism are driving policy in Alberta schools. Lori Wilson reads The Battle Brewing in Alberta Schools Is Much Bigger than Book Bans. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating t…
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When one pictures the first British settlers coming to what would become the United States, it’s generally of a group of religiously oppressed, rigidly pious individuals, such as the famed now named “Pilgrims” separatist group in their black and white clothing and top hats featuring giant buckles- a group who the Native Americans saved by sharing f…
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Send us a text It's that time of the year where we look back at our favorite books and bubbly of the season. We've got a few more surprising banned book facts to close out the season and a teaser for Season 8. Pop a cork to no more banning of books! Ingredients for Today's Ginger And Lime Sparkler: 3/4 fl. oz. ginger syrup (we made our own simple g…
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Rachel Maddow’s new series lays bare one of the most shocking decisions in American history. It’s story that reveals how an executive order authorizing the mass roundup of innocent Japanese Americans came to be, the powerful players who engineered it, and the burn order that tried to erase it from history. Stay right here to listen to a special pre…
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Episode Summary In this episode, attorney Kristina Lyke explores the First Amendment and how freedom of speech intersects with both criminal and family law. She explains what qualifies as protected speech, the limits of free expression, and how recent cases and community controversies illustrate the importance of understanding time, place, and mann…
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In this episode, you will find: On the nice list: A reading of the earliest Winnie-the-Pooh story, which turns 100 years old on Christmas Eve 2025 On the naughty list: the worst film adaptations of children’s books this year A reading of my new translation of “Die Wichtelmänner,” usually translated in English as “The Elves and the Shoemaker.” MERRY…
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A speeding bullet ripping through an apple, a split second before the fruit disintegrates. A drop of milk splashing off a red plate, forming a perfect miniature coronet. An atomic bomb frozen just after detonation, the fireball like a giant, surreal jellyfish. The movement of a golfer captured at split-second intervals, revealing the practiced eleg…
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Episode Summary: In this episode of *Legal Beagle*, Kristina Lyke delves into the nuances of false accusations and the legal consequences of lying to authorities. From distinguishing between misdemeanors and felonies to exploring the impact of perjury in family court, Kristina provides valuable insights on the importance of truthfulness in legal pr…
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This episode originally aired on December 16th, 2014. If you've been moved by a story this year, text 'GIVE25' to 78679 to make a donation to The Moth today. A special holiday edition of The Moth Radio Hour: Simon Doonan encounters challenges when called on to decorate the White House for Christmas, a man is hesitant to work with a ‘Hollywood’ styl…
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It's been a crazy few weeks for us here at Banned Things, and we haven't had the chance to get together to record a new episode, so here's one from our bank that we recorded earlier in 2025 dedicated to Sam Raimi's The Evil Dead. Todd and Pete break down this classic of sloppy gore, slapstick comedy, and books of the dead, while considering its rig…
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⁠⁠In this episode of The Brain Food Show, we start by looking at a Christmas gift that resulted in one of the more celebrated books of all time. Moving on to the main content today we’re looking at a rather humorous Christmas riot at West Point and then another that had nothing to do with Christmas at Oxford. We follow this up with a myriad of rapi…
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For nearly two decades Jeffrey Marsh has been a representative and advocate for LGBTQ people of all stripes. Whether on Vine, Tik Tok or Instagram, Jeffrey has built success on simple videos helping straight and LGBTQ people attain a lasting sense of peace and self-compassion. Jeffrey is the first non-binary person to sign a book deal with any “Big…
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The Debaters is the hit show where comedians go toe-to-toe in a battle of laughs and logic. It’s part stand-up, part quiz show and part comedy competition, with the live audience picking the winners. In this episode, do candles deserve more appreciation? And is Tom Cruise the greatest movie star? Featuring: Jon Steinberg, Jan Caruana, Adam Cawley, …
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In the fall of 1778, things weren’t looking good for the traitors to King and country in the British American colonies. In the early going the American Revolutionary forces under George Washington had suffered defeat after resounding defeat, including Washington very nearly losing around half his army in the first major battle of the war, only save…
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Hi. On the last Even More News of 2025, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan talk about Trump's pointless televised address, his chief of staff's astoundingly honest interview with Vanity Fair, the expiring ACA subsidies, the end of Dan Bongino's tenure at the FBI, and emo bands. As always, we recorded right before that big thing happened. PATREON: https://pat…
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As the weather outside gets colder and colder, and it seems like Spring will never return - The Moth is sharing stories all about the magic, and the misery, of winter. From traveling down icy roads, to finding warmth with your loved ones. So instead of going outside, why don't you bundle up, pour a mug of hot cocoa, and listen to some stories This …
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The world is bleak so here’s a quiz about happy news. Gavin quizzes his comedians on what Martha Stewert says is acceptable for your holiday party, but the panel has no love for Martha. ChatGPT’s ‘adult-mode’ is coming in 2026 and it's definitely not a “more responsible” mode of AI, like some people think. Mark Carney is using British spelling in t…
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Grace and Alvina look back on the year and share their highlights and lowlights, look back at their words of the year, and evaluate how they did on their new year's resolutions. For the Fortune Cookie segment they share their favorite things they consumed all year. And, they end as always with what they're grateful for. FYI, they're taking the next…
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Season 4, Episode 7 is live! Plenty of marriages outside the Christian faith display life-long loyalty and familial success – markers we often equate with a healthy marriage. But does God have more in mind for a thriving, healthy marriage? This week’s guest, Mr. Wyman Winbush (Pastor, Minister, and Life Coach) explains that all too often, divine po…
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In this special, completely student-led and hosted episode of Librarians with Lattes, student library ambassadors Navid and Daniel take the mic for a fascinating conversation with two UAlbany professors, Dr. Sean Rafferty and Dr. Christopher Wolff. Together, they dive into monsters, academic publishing, and teaching a monsters class, and more. Grab…
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⁠⁠In this episode of The Brain Food Show, we start by looking at a couple rather bizarre Spanish Christmas traditions involving holiday defecating… Moving on to the main content today we’re looking at why we kiss under the mistletoe, the Demon of Christmas, and the constant battle to keep a giant goat from being burned down every year. Learn more a…
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Mustapha Mond opens his literal vault of “smut”… and it’s the Bible, William James, and a bunch of old religious philosophy that the World State treats like porn. John tries to argue for God, solitude, and death, and Mond basically says: we engineered a world where you never have to be alone, lose anything, or grow old… so God becomes “incompatible…
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Hi. It's Part Two of our George W. Bush series! This week, we look at No Child Left Behind, Medicare Part D, Surveillance, and how Bush's butchering of the law allowed Trump to be Trump. Fool me you can't get fooled again. Hosted by Cody Johnston Executive Producer - Katy Stoll Directed by Will Gordh Written by Thomas Reimann Produced by Jonathan H…
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The outbreak of the First World War shattered the established European art market. Amidst fighting, looting, confiscations, expropriation fears and political and economic upheaval, an integrated marketplace shaped by upper-class patrons broke down entirely. In its place, Maddalena Alvi argues, can be found the origins of a recognizably modern marke…
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Alumnus Gib Wood (who happens to be father of our host, Mr. Keith Wood) has been a missionary to the American military population in Germany for the past 39 years. In this episode we discuss the ups and downs of missionary life and lessons learned on the field. As he transitions into a different role within missions, Mr. Wood shares insight on some…
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Can a noble cause make a misstep? In this episode we go back in time with church historian Dr. John Williams to trace the history of the Baptists. Some may argue that there is a clear line of descent (of theological purity) from the time of Jesus to the Baptist church – a theory commonly referred to as the Trail of Blood. Does history corroborate t…
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We are back with season 4, Episode 1 of the TCJ Podcast, featuring return guest and biblical archaeologist, Mr. Brian Maggard! Last time Mr. Maggard was with us we had a fascinating discussion regarding an archaeological dig where he believes is the location of biblical Sodom and Gomorrah. This time, we discuss some well-known finds that turned out…
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The use of AI is a hot topic in higher education, with loud voices arguing for either side. Ms. Rebecca Whitley, English professor at Trinity, gives her perspective on how AI is impacting her classroom and how it challenges her as an instructor in the areas of learning objectives and priorities. Sharing research on how AI is influencing our thinkin…
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Bible translations have been controversial for as long as there has been translation work on the Scriptures! Did historical Bible translators believe their work was the final authority? Is there a danger in being faithful to a specific translation in perpetuity? In this episode, Dr. John Williams takes on the topic of Bible Translations and some co…
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The average adult in the US spends 140K hours in the workplace, compared to approximately 4K hours at church. Based on time expenditure alone, the potential for Christians to impact their workplace is unbelievable! But is that impact taking place? If not, what can be done about it? Is there a model we can follow? Join us for a conversation with Dr.…
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Dr. Tadlock is a history professor at Trinity College of Jacksonville. In this episode, we take a look at what slavery meant in the ancient world, exploring the core definition of slavery as a lack of personal freedom. Discovering some unexpected truths along the way, we discuss the two main paths to slavery in ancient times, how common it was, and…
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Join us for a fascinating discussion about truth with Jordan Karausky, doctoral candidate of Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh and Philosophy graduate of Biola University. Our world is full of differing opinions and often starkly opposing points of view (and each individual sincerely believes their perspective to be accurate). But what does…
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In this episode, we take a look at the tough questions students should ask themselves when making a college decision. As an experienced recruiter, our guest, Mr. Lawrence, shares insight on the importance of being honest with yourself about what you want, what you need, and what truly matters when it comes to your college experience. We also explor…
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Episode 4 of the TBC Podcast features Mr. Keith Wood and special guest Dr. James Buckner, Criminal Justice program director and developer at Trinity. He shares insight on questions such as, Why should every Christian to have a clear understanding of justice? Does a biblical worldview of justice differ from the world’s perspective? How does one mora…
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Episode 3 of the TBC Podcast features guest speaker Mr. Matt Heavener, VP of Enrolment Management and Development at TBC. Join us for a conversation that discusses the idea of “value”: What is it? Why does it matter? Is there such a thing as a win-win transaction (business or otherwise) and what does it look like? Does our understanding of value ha…
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Welcome to Season Two of the Trinity Podcast! In this episode, we turn the tables and interview our host, Mr. Keith wood. Curiosity is an important characteristic in a podcast host, and it is certainly one of the qualities that recommended Keith to this role. A second-generation Trinity alumnus turned faculty member, Mr. Wood’s natural curiosity le…
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Join Mr. Keith Wood and Dr. John Williams as they jump right into the deep end with a conversation on "What is a Liberal?". How has the definition shifted over time? Why should Christians be informed on this topic? Do emotions play in our interpretation of scripture? How does all of this affect ethical living? Why is it so polarizing? The purpose o…
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Practical Insights: an interview with Dr. Chappell, former US Navy Captain and current Business Department Chair at Trinity Most would agree that managing time is important. But are goals crucial for success? Is self-discipline more natural aptitude or a learned behavior? In this episode, former commander of a US destroyer, Dr. Meger Chappell, talk…
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Meet Brian Maggard, biblical archaeologist and Dean of Men at Trinity College of Jacksonville! Maggard offers a fascinating perspective on the location of Sodom and Gomorrah, what likely happened at the sight (from a scientific perspective), how archaeology informs our understanding of the biblical narrative, and how it compares with “historical re…
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Practical Insights: Trinity Athletic Director John Jones discusses the importance of Christian Athletic Programs Trinity’s Athletic Director John Jones discusses the key differences between secular and Christian athletic programs and shares his perspective on the God-given gift of competition: that it is the seed of improvement and should be nurtur…
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Should culture influence worship? Join us for Episode 2 of the TBC podcast with Mr. Keith Wood and Dr. Jacob Leporacci, head of the Biblical Studies department at TBC. Dr. Leporacci shares insight on various worship practices and their history, addressing questions such as: What is the relationship between culture and worship? Are there elements of…
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