A show about history, politics, faith, media, and the internet hosted by Josiah Sutton. Aiming for at least two free episodes per month. Artwork by Kipp Paulsen. More content can be found on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141
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Fruitless Podcasts
Absolutely Obsolete and obviously oblivious. awkward AF. A podcast about life.
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FPcast is a pop culture podcast for adults, by adults, tackling television, movies, books, games and more, with humor and passion.
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Did you know that you can see an owl's eyeball through it's ear? Or that you CAN'T hum while plugging your nose? (I know you just tried that btw) If you find this stuff interesting like I do, I'd invite you to spend around 5 minutes weekly with me (usually on Fridays) where we talk facts about technology, celebrities, sports, music and anything else that you and I come can come up with! #fruitlessphil
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Four bonza mates on a ripper roleplaying adventure through Fantasy Australia where every creature wants to kill your face! It's Dungeons and Dragons down under with dunnies, dropbears, dingledongers and dropkicks! Starring Luke, Paris, Suzanne and Zach from Fruitless Pursuits.
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We might be deeply unqualified to teach you about things that happened a long time ago, but dammit we're going to do it anyway! A history podcast from the team at Fruitless Pursuits.
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A scripted, comedy podcast about modern dating. Follow Mike and Brad as they stumble through Tinder, Bumble, JSwipe, OKCupid, and other dating apps in their fruitless pursuit of love.
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Sacrificed is a survivor's eye view of the Catholic sex abuse crisis that picks up where SPOTLIGHT left off, answering the question, "And then what happened?" Hosted by survivor Chris O'Leary, Sacrificed explores his efforts to get help from the Archdiocese of St. Louis, the Catholic Church, and the Pope. Efforts that, despite the PA grand jury report and VOS ESTIS, proved fruitless. It's a story many Catholics won't want to hear, but must be told. Because, if the Catholic Church can do what ...
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Book Writing Made Simple | How to Write a Book, Christian Author, Self-Publishing, Memoir, Holy Spirit
Donna Sherrie - Book Writing Coach, Author, Certified Kingdom Coach
***TOP 5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST*** Ready to write your first book and make an impact? Do you feel overwhelmed with how to start, be organized, and the writing process itself? Are you needing encouragement to share your God story without feeling terrified? I’m so excited that you’re here on Book Writing Made Simple! This podcast will help you organize your thoughts, simplify the writing process and make writing your book a priority in your busy schedule so you can make a kingdom impact. Hey ...
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Dirty Water is a one-hour hit of fruitless discourse where opinion reigns and facts are optional — hosted by best-selling authors Chas Smith and Derek Rielly. With sharp wit, unfiltered takes, and zero concern for staying on topic, it’s a freewheeling ride through surf culture, media, and whatever else they feel like debating. The mics may be off for now, but the full archive is pure chaos in the best way. Binge now for the kind of podcast that’s as unpredictable as it is addictive.
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Every so often, one may experience something . . . strange. Something that makes one question their most basic understanding of the universe. Jackie Arden, a teenager armed with nothing but a baseball bat, sets out to investigate such an occurrence after finding a clue to her missing- and presumed dead- sister’s whereabouts. With the help of a totally-not-stolen time travel device, Jackie embarks on a wild escapade through space and time. Along the way she encounters numerous bizarre, fascin ...
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Lessons for The Quieter Life
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A podcast about being the fat kid.
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Ambrose Bierce (1842 – 1914?), satirist, critic, poet, short story writer and journalist. His fiction showed a clean economical style often sprinkled with subtle cynical comments on human behaviour. Nothing is known of his death, as he went missing while an observer with Pancho Villa’s army in 1913/14. (Summaries by Peter Yearsley)The Ways of Ghosts: Stories of encounters with the ghosts of the dead and dying. The spirits of the dead reach out to the living, to pass on a message or to pursue ...
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Chapter 1: Broken Family Alex started at the faded photograph pinned above their desk, a relic from a simpler time. It was a picture of their family,smiling and carefree,taken before everything had changed.The edges of the photo were worn, and the faces seemed almost like ghost from a distant past.Alex’s gaze lingered on their parents’ smiling faces, a stark contrast to the tension-filled conversations they now had. Their apartment,though modest,was filled with the vibrant energy of their dr ...
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Like many others, we (Steve & Nathan) are on a spiritual journey of deconstruction and reconstruction to find what God truly wants of us. Just like Israel followed the pillar of fire in the desert, we want to follow God wherever we are led. And just like Israel, we get lost a lot, we get it wrong a lot, but we're trying our best to follow and have a relationship with the Father. Join us on the journey! Join our Patreon (http://patreon.com/followingthefire) - we would love your support! Our t ...
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[Preview] Angelic Holiday Guidance (feat. Phil Cozzi)
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11:02THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/146548844/ For the final episode of 2025, Phil Cozzi returns to talk about The Bishop's Wife (1947), a Christmas movie about an angel teaching a workaholic Episc…
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This is the last episode of 2025 on the free feed. Josh, Alien, and Josiah take you on a journey through Kevin Smith's filmography. I'm so sorry that we're ending the year on this note. Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 Check out Fruitless on YouTube Find more of Josiah’s work: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsutton F…
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[Preview] If I Should Fall From Grace with Christmas Eve (MX #19)
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13:56THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/146403025 It's a very special holiday Christmas music exchange! In this installment, Josh and I discuss The Lost Christmas Eve by Trans-Siberian Orchestra and If…
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The Invention of Decolonization (Bookclub #7)
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3:01:15After a year long hiatus, the Fruitless Bookclub is back. This is the seventh installment of that show-within-a-show, featuring Chris Barker and Jake the Lawyer, where we read all those nonfiction books we've been meaning to read. Today's episode is about The Invention of Decolonization: The Algerian War and the Remaking of France by Todd Shepard, …
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111 | LIVE TRAINING: 7 Simple Steps to Write & Publish Your First Book
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23:15Writing a book doesn’t have to feel overwhelming, confusing, or impossible. In this episode, I’m breaking down 7 simple steps to write and self-publish your first book—in a way that feels clear, doable, and simple. Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been stuck for years, this conversation will walk you through the foundational pieces eve…
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110 | Stuck with Writer's Block? Here's How to Overcome It
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25:47Are you staring at your computer screen with nothing coming out… even though you want to write? Writer’s block isn’t always about lacking inspiration — sometimes it’s emotional, mental, organizational, or even spiritual. And if you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your message, this episode is going to help you understand wh…
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THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/144831017 More and more people are calling December 1st really just November 31st. That's right, it's the November music exchange. In this installment, Josh and …
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[Preview] Even My Escapism is Full of Tragedy (FSC #2)
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10:56THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/even-my-escapism-144196927 Welcome to the Fruitless Sports Corner (FSC): a semi-reoccurring series where Josiah, Nathan Thiessen, Chris Barker, and Jake the Lawy…
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109 | How to Invite Holy Spirit into your Book Writing Journey
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17:51Are you trying to write your book in your own strength? Maybe you’ve been praying about writing, but you haven’t actually prayed through your writing process. If writing has felt hard, confusing, or overwhelming lately, this episode will show you why — and how inviting the Holy Spirit into your book writing journey changes everything. In this power…
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Portugal's Bitter "No" (feat. Rike & Finch)
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1:43:05On today's episode, Rike (@rikeyboi) and Finch (@finchowar) join Josiah to discuss Manoel de Oliveira's No, or the Vain Glory of Command (1990), a film looking at various extravagant and pathetic episodes in Portuguese history through a discussion between conscripted soldiers during the war in Angola. No, or the Vain Glory of Command (1990) on YouT…
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On today's episode, Josh and Josiah discuss Peter Watkin's 1971 film, Punishment Park, a mockumentary about the United States arresting political radicals and draft dodgers to use for police training. Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 Check out Fruitless on YouTube Find more of Josiah’s work: https://linktr.ee/…
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108 | My #1 Strategy to Reengage With Your Writing After Taking a Break
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14:19Have you taken a break from writing your book and now you’re struggling to start again? Whether you’re a first time author, a Christian writer, or a woman of faith trying to honor the book God called you to write - this episode will help you rebuild momentum with confidence, grace, and renewed sense of purpose. Life gets busy. Schedules shift. Moti…
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[Preview] Darker Days in Meatspace (MX #17)
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14:56THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/142703140 It's October's music exchange (a few days late, but you had four whole horror episodes in October so I figured you're fine). In this installment, Josh …
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THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/142209377 The final episode of horror month! On today's episode, Josiah, Jackal, and Josh discuss John Darnielle's novel Wolf in White Van. Ambiguous on whether …
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107 | 3 Ways to Know If GOD is Leading You to Write a Book
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13:19Have you felt the nudge to write a book — but you’re still questioning whether it’s really God leading you… or just your own thoughts? If you’ve been wrestling with clarity, doubt, or fear around stepping into authorship, this episode is going to help you discern what God is saying in this season. We’re talking about how God confirms your calling t…
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Horror month continues! On today's episode, Jackal and Josiah discuss the fantastic horror mockumentary about xenophobia and scapegoating, Savageland (2015). Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 Check out Fruitless on YouTube Find more of Josiah’s work: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsutton Follow Josiah on Twitter @jos…
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On today's short bonus episode, Josiah interviews West Des Moines mayoral candidate, M.J. Hoag. Find out more about M.J. here at his campaign website: https://mj4wdm.org Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 Check out Fruitless on YouTube Find more of Josiah’s work: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsutton Follow Josiah on …
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106 | The SECRET to Making Time for Writing When Life Is Busy
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14:23Feel like you never have time to write? Between work, family, and everything in between, sitting down to actually write your book can feel impossible. Between work, family, and everything in between, you keep telling yourself, “I’ll start when things slow down.” But what if that perfect time never comes? In this episode, we’re talking about how to …
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THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/141301573 Horror month continues! On today's episode, Jackal and Josiah discuss a classic of Italian horror, Lucio Fulci's 1981 surrealist gore film, The Beyond.…
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Candyman Candyman Candyman Candyman C...
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2:10:34It's horror month at Fruitless! On today's episode, Jackal and Josiah discuss Candyman (1991). Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 Check out Fruitless on YouTube Find more of Josiah’s work: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsutton Follow Josiah on Twitter @josiahwsutton References Candyman (1991, dir. Bernard Rose) Audio …
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105 | AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: How Dr. Patrice Carter Turned Her God-Given Vision into a Compelling Novel
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52:42Have you ever felt called to write a book but found yourself battling doubt, fear, endless distractions, or uncertainty about where to start? In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Patrice Carter—author of Rainbows in Dark Places—shares her book writing journey of turning a God-given vision into a powerful, faith-fueled novel that touches and changes …
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THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/140334720 It's September's music exchange coming at you a few days late. Sorry about that. On this installment, Josh and I discuss City of Evil by Avenged Sevenf…
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104 | Free Writing Tools to Keep You Organized in the Writing Process
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15:43Feeling stuck and unorganized in your writing process? You’re not alone. Most beginner authors get overwhelmed with scattered notes, missed writing sessions, and zero structure. But here’s the good news—you don’t need fancy software or expensive programs to stay on track. In today’s episode, I’m sharing free writing tools to keep you organized, ins…
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From Patriot to Nomad (feat. Jacob Dallas)
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2:20:08On today's episode, Jacob Dallas (The Socialist Shelf) joins Jackal and Josiah to talk about Captain America and the way he evolved from a symbol of proud patriotic anti-fascism in the 1940s, to disenchanted liberal in the 70s, to heartbroken hero in the 2000s. Pre-order Jacob's novel, They Called Her Rebel, here: https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com…
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103 | Writing Process Holding You Back? 3 Book Writing Tips to Simplify
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12:54Are you putting off writing your book because life feels too busy? Maybe you’ve told yourself, “I’ll start when things slow down”—but life keeps life-ing, and your dream of becoming an author keeps getting pushed to the side. In this episode, we’re tackling one of the biggest struggles for aspiring authors…overwhelm. Writing your first book doesn’t…
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[Preview] Fruitless Sports Corner (FSC #1)
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15:00THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/139132098 Welcome to the Fruitless Sports Corner (FSC): a now semi-reoccurring series where Josiah, Nathan Thiessen, Chris Barker, and Jake the Lawyer talk about…
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102 | How to Stop Procrastinating and Get into a Writing Flow
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11:59Ever sat down to write and thought, “I’ll do it later”—only to realize weeks (or months) have passed with little progress? Procrastination might feel harmless in the moment, but it’s one of the biggest obstacles standing between you and your finished book. In this episode, we’re uncovering how procrastination sneaks in, why it blocks your inspirati…
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101 | Address Your Fears and Finally Write Your First Book
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16:40Does the thought of writing your life story make you nervous? Maybe you’ve wondered what people will think, feared reopening old wounds, or questioned if your writing is even “good enough.” Sis, I get it. Writing a memoir is deeply personal—it takes courage to put your life on paper. In this episode, I’m breaking down the biggest fears that hold as…
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On today's episode, Josh, Alien, and Josiah tackle Matt Johnson's 2013 black comedy, The Dirties. We discuss Matt Johnson's filmmaking career and his unique mockumentary style before exploring what this film has to say about the media environment surrounding school shootings. Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 C…
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THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141 EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/137764349 Josh and I discuss Steal This Album by System of a Down and Wildlife by La Dispute. Also this is the 50th Patreon episode. Music by System of a Down, L…
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100 | Write a Book from Small Beginnings + Celebrate 100 Episodes with a Giveaway!
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17:02Can you believe we’ve made it to 100 episodes? 🎉 This milestone is more than just a number—it’s proof that showing up consistently, even in small ways, can add up to something powerful over time. In this special celebratory episode, I’m sharing a heartfelt message about the power of small beginnings and how those little steps of obedience and disci…
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[Preview] Gemstones #4. Everything Works Out, Again
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99 | How to Craft an Outline for Your Memoir
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16:23Are you ready to finally get your memoir out of your head and onto the page, but feel stuck on where to start? Without structure, writing your story can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to. In this episode, I’m breaking down 3 different approaches to outlining your memoir so you can organize your story, bring clarity to your message, and make …
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What the Buck (feat. Phil Christman)
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2:05:09On today's episode, Phil Christman joined Josiah to discuss Sam Tanenhaus' excellent new biography, Buckley: The Life and the Revolution That Changed America Pre-order Why Christians Should Be Leftists here: https://www.eerdmans.com/9780802884053/why-christians-should-be-leftists/ Check out Phil Christman's Substack The Tourist: https://philipchris…
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98 | 4 Ways to Turn your Life Story into a Compelling Memoir
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18:07Have you been thinking about writing your life story but don’t know where to start—or wonder if anyone would even want to read it? Friend, your story is more than just a list of events—it’s about the transformation, the redemption, and the God moments that changed you from the inside out.In this episode, I’m sharing 4 powerful ways to shape your pe…
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On today's episode, Luke Savage (Michael & Us, @lukewsavage) joins Josiah to discuss the state of Resistance liberalism under the second Trump administration. Follow today's guest on Twitter @lukewsavage and Bluesky @lukewsavage.bsky.social Check out Luke's Substack: https://www.lukewsavage.com/ Listen to Michael & Us: https://www.patreon.com/c/mic…
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