Best Cpw Podcasts (2025)

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"Kidz Bop" Worship Videos (w/ Dr. Anneli Loepp Thiessen) 56:20

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In this conversation with Dr. Anneli Loepp Thiessen , we conclude the series of episodes on contemporary worship music for children. The discussion highlights the challenges of intergenerational worship, the role of music videos, and the theological implications of children's worship music. We explore the question of emotional depth/breadth, music …

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Deeper Formation for Worship (w/ Dr. Laura Benjamins) 38:48

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In this conversation, we continue our series on Contemporary Worship Music and Intergenerational Formation with Dr. Laura Benjamins, discussing her research on the processes by which contemporary worship music forms us. Coming from music education and church music, she highlights the Bourdieuian concept of _habitus_, the formation of new worship le…

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A Child-Sized Liberation Theology (w/ Kelsey McGinnis) 53:03

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In this episode, I welcome back Dr. Kelsey Kramer McGinnis to discuss her article, "To Be Seen and Heard: Toward a Child Liberation Theology Framework for Contemporary Praise and Worship Practice" as part of our series on Contemporary Worship Music and Intergenerational Formation. The conversation focuses on Christian parenting literature, and the …

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A Spirit-Shaped Vision for Worship (that includes children) 49:02

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We continue our series on the recent academic journal issue "Contemporary Worship Music and Intergenerational Formation" with authors Revs. Drs. Angela and Jeremy Perigo. In this episode, we explore what it might mean to take our Pneumatology more seriously when it comes to including children in the musical worship leadership of the congregation. O…

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Babies, Theology, and True Praise Beyond Words 53:36

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In this episode with Debbie Wong, we explore the theological question of babies praising God through the sounds they make -- the _jubilus_, as in the work of Augustine. This leads us to the practical question of how to understand the role the "woahs" and "ohs" in contemporary worship more broadly. Is it good and right to have these kinds of phrases…

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Young People and Liturgical Flexibility (w/ Dr. Nelson Cowan and Dr. Emily Andrews) 54:38

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In this episode with Dr. Nelson Cowan and Dr. Emily Andrews, we discuss their recently co-authored article "Liturgical Gift or Theological Burden? Teenagers and Ecumenical Liturgical Exchange Events" (Religions, 2024). We explore how the worship preferences of young people might surprise those who have long styled worship to "attract the youth" in …

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WOW! Worship (ft. Joshua Busman and Debbie Wong) 48:25

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Which color was your favorite?? In this episode, we take a walk down memory lane to discuss the WOW! Worship discs and their place in the growth of CWM in the late 1990s and 2000s. Dr. Joshua Busman and doctoral candidate Debbie Wong explore with me the marketing of the this series and the "portable affect" of CWM.…

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CPW is Ecumenical? (w/ Sarah Kathleen Johnson) 44:28

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In this episode with Dr. Sarah Kathleen Johnson, we discuss her recently co-authored article "Contemporary Worship Music as an Ecumenical Liturgical Movement" (Worship Journal, 2023). We explore how contemporary praise and worship music has found its way into the hearts and hymnals of a wide variety of Christian traditions as it connects Christians…

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Music as "Small Talk" (w/ Dr. Anna Nekola) 59:06

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In this episode with Dr. Anna Nekola, we discuss her recent article "Congregational Music as 'Phatic Communication': Affect, Atmosphere, and Relational Ways ofListening" (Yale Journal of Music & Religion, 2022). We explore some of the social functions of music and how it does more than open of spiritual pathways between us and God but also social p…

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Kelsey McGinnis: Worship Leader Research Miniseries, pt. 4! 41:15

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For the past few years, Dr. Kelsey Kramer McGinnis has been covering worship music as a journalist for Christianity Today. Her articles have been stirring up really important conversations among worship leaders! She joins me on the podcast to talk about how the Worship Leader Research project fits into her broader view of whats going on in the wors…

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Worship Music for Others? (w/ Dr. Nathan Myrick) 55:40

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In this episode with Dr. Nathan Myrick (Mercer University), we discuss his recent book _Music for Others: Care, Justice, and Relational Ethics in Christian Music (Oxford University Press, 2021). We explore what we are after in making music together -- and perhaps what we should be after in church music in particular. Namely, what kinds of relations…

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Marc Jolicoeur: Worship Leader Research Miniseries, pt. 3! 37:07

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I chat with my Worship Leader Research teammate Marc Jolicoeur about his role on the research team and how the project is impacting his work as a local church worship leader. He's an avid learner who brings his joy and hope to this important pastoral work.

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Elias Dummer: Worship Leader Research Miniseries, Pt 2! 40:11

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I chat with my Worship Leader Research teammate Elias Dummer to talk about his contributions to the project, his hopes for the future of worship, and his experience in the worship music industry.

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Song Stories and Songwriter Inspiration (w/ Dr. Jonathan Welch) 38:29

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In this episode with Dr. Jonathan Welch (Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary), we discuss the legacy of the song story column in Worship Leader Magazine and what it can tell us about how worship songwriters imagine God's participation in the creative act. Welch encourages worship songwriters to know that God is present in the process, even if…

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Dr. Shannan Baker: Worship Leader Research Miniseries pt. 1! 31:15

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My fellow Worship Leader Research teammate Dr. Shannan Baker takes a minute to chat about the WLR project, her hopes as a researcher, and what animates her ongoing care for the contemporary worship phenomenon as a researcher.

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Steven Furtick and Musical Preaching (w/ Dr. Noel Snyder) 42:54

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In this episode, we talk with Dr. Noel Snyder, author of the book _Sermons that Sing: Music and the Practice of Preaching_ (IVP Academic, 2021). Dr. Snyder explores the musicality of the preaching moment as we discuss the preaching of Elevation Church Pastor and songwriter Steven Furtick.

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Worship is Performance -- and that's good! (w/ Dr. Marcell Silva Steuernagel) 55:54

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In this episode, we talk with Dr. Marcell Silva Steuernagel (Dallas, TX), author of the book _Church Music Through the Lens of Performance_ (Routledge, 2021). Dr. Silva Steuernagel discusses the negative baggage of the language of "performance" in worship and helps us reimagine its usefulness. Instead of shying away, he encourages us to re-embrace …

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Worship Culture at Mars Hill (w/ Dr. Maren Haynes Marchesini) 1:02:15

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In this episode, we talk with Dr. Maren Haynes Marchesini (Helena, MO). Dr. Haynes Marchesini talks with us about the music and worship culture at the infamous Mars Hill Church, Seattle WA. Our conversation explores the relationship between the subcultural musical styles and the Pastor Mark Driscoll's niche, aggressive approach to a patriarchal and…

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Episode 26 Summer catch up Crazy fans, Busy Summer and A shitty company 1:37:38

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This is a catch up of summer episode Pun and Chris have had a busy summer this episode we talk about several things that have happened over the last month and just get back to talking about some wrestling, normal interview shows return next week so sit back and listen to the crazy fan and the bad company decisions of david torres at the taco fest o…

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A Theology of Worship Technology? (w/ Dr. Zac Hicks) 51:22

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In this episode, we talk with Dr. Zac Hicks (Birmingham, AL). Dr. Hicks discusses a general posture toward technology in worship and how to think about what Christian scripture and tradition might have to say about it. Our conversation explores the relationship between technology and culture, conflict over changes in technology, and why we worship …

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Episode 25 GLWA Backstage INterviews Damien Grey, Jayden Quick, Derrick Crowe, Ceaser Asher, and Steve From Warriors wrestling 1:16:44

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On tonights episode we have GLWA Backstage INterviews Damien Grey, Jayden Quick, Derrick Crowe, Ceaser Asher, then Chris Young sat down to talk with Steve From Warriors wrestling about the upcoming Warriors Wrestling show taking place on June 18th in Grand Rapids Michigan These are some great interviews and we enjoyed all of their time find us at w…

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Episode 24 GLWA Collision and local reviews 2:03:57

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ON this episode Pun and Chris review attending the live event for GLWA and give reults as well as we give you local reviews on GLWA, CCW, and UCW Come in nd listen in to the show find us at www.thewrestlingbytes.com Pun booking info, and questions [email protected] Want to get on the show e mail us here , or for any other comments or questi…

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Episode 23 Double or nothing and the National Reviews 1:50:16

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On tonight's episode we review aew Double or nothing as well as smackdown raw rampage dynamyte and impact wrestling, giving your the results as well as our opinions on all national wrestling find us at www.thewrestlingbytes.com Pun booking info, and questions [email protected] Want to get on the show e mail us here , or for any other commen…

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Episode 22 Interview W/Asten Williams IWE and CPW review 2:06:27

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On this episode Pun sits down with a guy he looked up to when he got in the wrestling biz, it was a great time and we got to talk the old days, we even talked bout his wrestling career all the way to 2019. Come listen in to great interview with Asten Williams! Also before that we review IWE Battlezone tv from 5/18 As Well as CPW episode 98 find us …

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Episode 21 Interview W/ Thurston Skowl 2:15:21

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On tonight's episode we have a very special guest of the show, and a guy we see every month in the locker room. One guy I always enjoy seeing and conversating with and Chris feels the same way! We have Thurston Skowl one half of the hollywood hustlers Also on this episode we review ccw and glwa Vendetta shows on the local reviews Also a bit late on…

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Episode 20 top ten mistakes of the week w/Chris Young, and some reviews 2:20:03

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On tonight's show Pun the Psych and Chis do what they do best and talk wrestling we review GLWA UCW and CPW for local shows as well as results from local shows and re caps of the two Live events AWE and CPW we attended this past saturday We also did National review of wwe Smack down, AEW Dynamyte and IMpact Wrestling find us at www.thewrestlingbyte…

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Episode 19 Local Reviews Action Packed edition 1:41:28

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Join us tonight as we review all local wrestling on the list of reviews GLWA CPW UCW CCW and more so come in listen in and enjoy another episode of Wrestling Bytes Podcast!!!!!! find us at www.thewrestlingbytes.com Pun booking info, and questions [email protected] Want to get on the show e mail us here , or for any other comments or questio…

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Episode 18 Interview with Jack Verville 2:26:03

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On tonight's episode we get to sit down and talk with a veteran Jack verville pun and chris had a great time getting to know jack and talk a bit of wrestling... Check out this interview!!!! As well as we review the national wrestling scene for the week We also go over upcomming shows for michigan independant wrestling so come in listen in and enjoy…

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Episode 17 Chris responds to Joe Ortega and more!!!! 1:52:38

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Join us tonight in a review packed episode, in this episode chris responds to Joe ortega as well as digs a hole but whats new there as well as some great convos between pun and Chris As well as we eview the national wrestling scene for the week we Review Local MIchigan Shows From youtube CCW CPW and UCW We also go over upcomming shows for michigan …

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BCWA talk Forever Young and Interview with Brutus Atwell 2:52:53

3+ y ago2:52:53

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ON tonights show we talk about BCWA we feature an interview chris got with forever young at the bcwa show as well as crowd reactions live from the show As well as we eview the national wrestling scene for the week we Review Local MIchigan Shows From youtube CCW CPW and UCW We also go over upcomming shows for michigan independant wrestling so come i…

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The Boys Club of Contemporary Worship Music? (w/ Anneli Loepp Thiessen) 1:00:24

3+ y ago1:00:24

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In this episode, we talk with Anneli Loepp Thiessen (University of Ottawa). Thiessen discusses the role that gender plays in shaping the contemporary worship music industry, especially when it comes to songwriting. Our conversation explores the relationship between women and the top CCLI charts, language about human-divine encounter in contemporary…

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Episode 16 WM Review Interview with Mike Blackwell and Bill Martel w/ BCWA 2:51:11

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Tonights episode features The Owner and partner of BCWA Mike Blackwell and Bill Martel on the show to talk bout BCWA learn more about them what they are about and so much more. We talk some wrestling and so much more! As well as we review the most stupendous Wrestlemania 2 nights, the good the bad the ugly....and pun gets to go at chris about cody …

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Episode 15 Interview With LaDon Sanders 1:43:54

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Listen in tonight as we have on of the bright upcomming talents in the indy scene LaDon Sandes this kid is going places and we got a chance to talk to him on todays show. It was a great time and everyone should listen in to find out a little bit more from the don of clappin cheeks we also do run down of national events as well as reviews on 3 indep…

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Episode 14 Talking Michigan wrestling and MCPW w/ Mikey Zeroe 2:10:45

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Join us toinight as we talk with the owner if Mr Chainsaw Pro Wrestling Mikey Zeroe we have a great convo talking about wrestling in michigan and he talks about whats coming up in MCPW We also review wrestling on the national level reviewing wwe raw aew rampage and nwa powerrrr...........trip So stop reading this and start listening ......NOW!!!!! …

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Episode 13 The great "Butch" Debate and weekly reviews 2:05:29

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This week is no exception to the national weekly reviews on this show we review WWE Smackdown, Aew Dynamyte and TNA Impact, as well as pun and chris have the great "butch" Debate that spans into fan viewership last yer and on to oblivion We also go over resulst and upcomming shows for michigan independnt wrestling as well as pun talks about the 8 r…

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Episode 12 Another week on the road to Blandamania 1:33:59

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Welcome to another lame week on the road to Blandamania i mean wrestemania Michigan Independent news and results from the shows over the weekend and always promoting upcoming events We also review wrestling on the national level reviewing wwe raw aew rampage and nwa powerrrr...........trip So stop reading this and start listening ......NOW!!!!! our…

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Episode 11 Interview With Joe "El Tejano" Ortega 2:27:20

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A true wrestling legends and ppw hall of famer joins us on the show tonight to talk about his career and respond to some comments made about himself on the colt cabana podcast, this guy was also one of Pun's trainers over the years. His insight and thoughts on giving back to wrestling are amazing, this was a fun interview for Pun and was a Full Cir…

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Episode 10 Interview with The HYPE Jimmy Shawlin 2:17:00

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Tonight's show features an interview with a true legend the HYPE Jimmy Shawlin, we had a similar history starting in the iz, and we talk wrestling with the HYPE in a great interview!! If you don;t know Jimmy Shawlin or if you do listen in this guy has some great insight on wrestling and we had a great time with him!!!!! https://www.facebook.com/jim…

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Episode 9 Road to WresteBlandia and the 3 hour Sacrafice 1:25:27

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Reviewing Aew Dynamyte TNA Impact, and Friday Night Smackdown as well as the normal shenanigans from pun and chris as expected on Wrestling Bytes Podcast We also review TNA Sacrifice as well as the results from the latest indy shows at our availability so come listen in to the show

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Episode 8 Interview With Danny Astro 1:59:12

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Tonights episode just like the last one features another upcoming rising talent, this kid had a great interview. Telling us all about who is Danny Astro. Chris really enjoyed this interview and takes the captian's chair and delivers a really great interview! These young talentented guys have been knocking these out of the park and tonight is NO EXE…

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Wrestling Bytes Episode 7 Interview with Solo 2:14:18

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Join us on the podcast toinght as wwe interview one of the brightest upcoming talents in the Independant Scene Solo !!! Chris and Pun enjoy talking to this bright young talent. Solo talks about his training dream matches future plans and you just got to listen in to hear the poise of this young wrestler!!! So Get in this podcast and listen in its a…

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Wrestling Bytes Episode 6 The interview that was..... 1:26:06

4y ago1:26:06

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Wrestling bytes Brings you the reviews and was anticipating the interview with James Alexander, Unfortunately there was some technichal issues on Chris Young's Part and something happened to the recording But we are still here with the reviews and insight as always we bring the heat, and its a great time doing so come check it out and get up to dat…

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Culture and Diversity in Worshipping Communities (w/ Dr. Gerardo MartÍ) 1:16:06

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In this episode, we talk with Dr. Gerardo MartÍ (Davidson College). Dr. MartÍ discusses with us the surprising role that race and ethnicity among worship leaders plays in shaping worshipping communities. Our conversation explores diverse hiring practices, the impact of church growth logic on contemporary worship, and way sociology can help us unmas…

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Wrestling Bytes Episode 5 National reviews, taking risks in wrestling 1:43:26

4y ago1:43:26

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Join is on this episode as we review Aew Dynamyte, Aew Rampage, WWE Smackdown, as Well as Pun takes an in depth look at the Elimination Chamber event from saturday, WE also promote all Michigan INdependant Wrestling shows upcomming as well as we talk about taking risk's in wrestling www.thewrestlingbytes.com facebook.com/OfficialWrestlingBytes And …

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Wrestling Bytes Podcast Episode 4 Featuring Adam F'n Wick 2:14:05

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Tonight on Wrestling Bytes Podcast We Review Monday Night Raw and NWA Power We talk about the latest news and then we get to the main event of the evening Pun got the chance to interview Adam Wick in a great interview adam was selected as the wrestling bytes wrestler of the night well deserved, he now has this feature interview with us here at wres…

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Wrestling Bytes Episode 3 The state of the independants in Michigan 2:32:55

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Join us on the podcast as we review Tna Impact, Aew Dynamyte and Aew Rampage as well as talk about various wrestling, Tonight we discuss calling matches on the fly pros and cons as well as we discuss the state of the independants in Michigan Pun and Chris also promote all upcomming shows and review the two shows they attended over the weekend www.t…

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Wrestling Bytes Episode 2 the False Comeback and the infinite sadness 1:35:41

4y ago1:35:41

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ON this episdoe of the podcast we review Monday NIght Raw from February9th as well as Promote the local Indy Shows Going on in Michigan this weekend Pun and Chris also discuss wrestling news and a few topics as well on todays show so come sit down and get ready for another edition of the wrestling bytes podcast [email protected]…

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Wrestling Bytes Podcast Episode 1 (Reboot) 1:52:08

4y ago1:52:08

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Join us today as we reboot and welcome our hosts two guys who have been in the business for 20 plus years a piece. Pun a wrestler and Chris now a Referee and former wrestler These former tag team parters team up once again to bring you the latest reviews in current wrestling, Promoting the indy scene in Michigan and beyond!!!! As well as share pers…

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Wrestling Bytes Podcast Ep1 Bonus 42:50

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a bonus episode that is the January 31st raw Review and Nwa Power that aired February 3rd

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The History of Contemporary Praise and Worship (w/ Drs. Lester Ruth and Lim Swee Hong) 1:19:14

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In this episode, we talk with Dr. Lester Ruth (Duke University) and Dr. Lim Swee Hong (University of Toronto), co-authors of the recent book A History of Contemporary Praise & Worship: Understanding the Ideas that Reshaped the Protestant Church (Baker Academic, 2021). Drs. Ruth and Lim walk us through their new book and describe how two distinct th…