Best Gravity Commons Podcasts (2025)

All of Us Are Dead is a compelling and emotionally charged TV series about a zombie outbreak at a high school in South Korea. The zombies cause chaos, but the true horrors, as always, are the many ways society fails these kids. Ghouls discuss the parts they love of the show, what they hope to see in a season 2, and how this show differs from other …

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COLLEGE AFFORDABILITY SIMPLIFIED 18:49

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Dr. Rachel Rubin of Spark Admissions, earned international media attention in 2012, while at Harvard, for her groundbreaking research on how the 75 most selective U.S. colleges and universities make admissions decisions. Using a strategic, data-driven approach, she talks maximization of college financial aid/scholarships, financial trackers/data/ti…

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28 Years Later (2025): Growing Pains & Toxic Masculinty 1:08:17

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28 Years Later is a wild, emotional ride exploring the complications of growing up in the midst of an apocalypse. Garland and Boyle return to the series, offering a vibrant and creative story where even amongst decades of death, the loss of a loved one still hits hard. Ghouls are joined by fellow podcaster, Erick Barragan of Cinepamina to discuss t…

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Zero Gravity Biomechanics: Lessons from Astronaut Training 39:34

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Join Zach and Lindsey on Beyond Motion as they blast off into the fascinating intersection of space exploration and biomechanics. From neutral buoyancy pools that trained Apollo astronauts, to vibration-isolated treadmills on the International Space Station, to NASA’s creation of digital astronaut models—discover how the challenges of living and wo…

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Gravity Resilience: The Gut-Brain-Diet Connection with Brennan Spiegel, MD 56:46

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Dr. Brennan Spiegel, author of Pull: How Gravity Shapes Your Body, Steadies the Mind, and Guides Our Health, reveals how gravity shapes everything from our digestive health to our emotional wellbeing in this fascinating exploration of "biogravitational medicine." He presents the revolutionary concept that conditions like IBS and depression may be t…

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Benjamin Wyatt: The Messy Story of the Nicene Creed and Why it Matters 57:53

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We talked with Episcopal priest Ben Wyatt about his book Christ and the Council: Conflict, Politics, Theology, and the Outrageous, Extraordinary Story of the Church's First Creed, which is about the complex story of how the Nicene Creed came to be, how Christians decide what is true, and what it can teach us about today's church conflicts. Ben Wyat…

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Beth Allison Barr: How Marriage Replaced Ordination as a Woman's Path to Ministry 1:06:20

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As a pastor's wife for twenty-five years, Beth Allison Barr has lived with assumptions about what she should do and who she should be. We talked with her about her book Becoming the Pastor's Wife: How Marriage Replaced Ordination as a Woman's Path to Ministry, where she draws on that experience and her academic expertise to trace the history of the…

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MEDITATION: HEART RHYTHM MEDITATION-Un-stick emotions, magnetize heart energy to influence those who control your lives and finding your purpose 18:24

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Puran and Susanna Bair of iamHeart school, authors Living from the Heart: A Guide to Heart Rhythm Meditation and Energize Your Heart in 4 Dimensions, meditation, health, women’s health, mental health, destress, control emotionsBy Mary Insprucker

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Will Harrison Jr.: Disability Justice and Advocacy 1:04:41

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We talked with Licensed Clinical Social Worker Will Harrison, Jr. about living with Moebius Syndrome, a rare disability that affects his facial expressions and speech, and about what he has learned at the intersection of disability, faith, and deconstruction. Will reflects on his upbringing in a Southern Baptist church, the challenges he faced in p…

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Regina Cates: A Call to Brave and Thoughtful Conversations 35:30

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We talked with author and activist Regina Cates about how to have brave and thoughtful conversations about difficult topics like sexual abuse, racism, religious and political corruption, abortion, and sexual orientation. Her book The Real Conversation Jesus Wants Us to Have is part memoir, part social commentary, and part call to action, and it inv…

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Isaac Villegas: A Christian Vision for Immigrant Justice 48:06

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We talked with pastor and author Isaac Villegas about his on-the-ground justice activism for immigrants. His book Migrant God: A Christian Vision for Immigrant Justice cuts a new path through worn-out talking points and bears witness to loving solidarity among Christians--both with and without US citizenship--and offers a theologically astute and p…

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The Gut Dictionary: Probiotics, Prebiotics and Postbiotics Explained. 47:23

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Dr. Mary Ellen Sanders, an expert in probiotic microbiology, helps us decode the often confusing world of probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics by explaining their scientific definitions, evidence-based benefits, and practical applications for gut health (and beyond). This episode has been sponsored by Activia. • Probiotics are live microorganism…

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Until Dawn: Slasher Summer Fun 1:04:08

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Until Dawn is a wild time-loop slasher film inspired by the game. Ghouls invite their good friend and fellow gamer, June Bethea to talk about the ways the film exceeded their expectations and where it needed work. Perhaps this film could've been called literally anything else? We discuss the director's short film successes and our favorite parts ab…

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Marc Alan Schelske: Journaling for Spiritual Growth, Part 2 58:20

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Marc Alan Schelske joins us once again to talk (once again) about journaling: what it is, why it works, and how to do it in a way that facilitates spiritual growth. Marc also shared personally and vulnerably about his own spiritual journey. No matter what your history is with journaling, Marc's method (outlined in his recently re-released book Jour…

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ARTIST-CHAS FAGAN—STATUES: Capitol’s Reagan, Billy Graham-Young Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Freedom’s Charge 22:33

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Chas Fagan talks about being self-taught, researching subjects, incorporating history, Portraits of US Presidents & Barbara Bush US Stamp, The Pursuit of Happiness, memories, stories, art, sculpturesBy Mary Insprucker

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Neon Spandex, Big Hair… and Biomechanics on the Sidelines 50:35

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In this episode of Beyond Motion, Lindsey and Zach take a nostalgic dive into the 1980s—a time when biomechanics labs were buzzing with force plates, tangled EMG wires, and reel-to-reel cameras, yet most of the discoveries never made it to the field. They share stories of early pioneers like Dr. Gideon Ariel and research teams uncovering ACL risk f…

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Benjamin Perry: Why Weeping is an Essential Part of Being Human 45:42

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We talked with Presbyterian minister and author Benjamin Perry about what happens to us when we cry... and when we don't. Weeping often opens a door to connection and transformation, but many of us have been taught to suppress our emotions and hide our tears. Benjamin's book Learning to Cry: Why Our Tears Matter is the result of an experiment he un…

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Clown in a Cornfield: Slasher Summer is Here 52:31

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With delightfully absurd gore and entertaining banter, Clown in a Cornfield, is a fun summertime slasher. It offers a pleasant, somewhat unexpected twist, some truly bizarre characters and as always beloved in the slasher genre, teen angst.

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Anger: the Good, the Bad, and the Complicated In-Between 59:20

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In this episode of the Gravity Commons podcast, we explore the complexities of anger as an emotion, discussing its role in personal relationships, power dynamics, and social justice. We reflect on personal experiences with anger, the importance of navigating it with compassion, and the implications of policing anger in various contexts. Our convers…

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TRAVEL: BACKYARD JOURNEYS-SCOTT MASON, WRAL-TV’s Tar Heel Traveler 19:07

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Travel, North Carolina, local exploring, gems to find, money saving tips, unique travel, travel pros and consBy Mary Insprucker

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Rick Pidcock: How Anger (Dys-)Functions in Christian Leadership 1:18:54

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We talked with Rick Pidcock about the role of anger in an allegation of abuse he wrote about in a progressive Christian organization, the need for self-awareness and humility, how social location affects how anger works, and the need to reform harmful hierarchies. Rick Pidcock writes for Baptist News Global. He has a master of arts degree in worshi…

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The Gut Microbiome + Dysbiosis with Dr. Mark Pimentel 44:15

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Dr. Mark Pimentel, Executive Director of the MAST program at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, shares groundbreaking insights into the small intestinal microbiome that challenge long-held beliefs about gut bacteria. Findings from his team’s REIMAGINE study reveal that the small intestine is far from sterile, as previously thought—instead, it harbors sub…

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Could Black Mirror's Joan is Awful Happen to You? 1:05:33

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Black Mirror’s Joan is Awful is a cautionary tale of our dangerous future in the shadow of hyper-surveillance, deep-fakes, and AI ownership. Joan is Awful explores the horrors of accepting shady terms and conditions. The Ghouls unpack the ways that AI and Data Mining are horrifying even now.

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Christy Penley: What to Do With Anger as a Disciple of Jesus 41:26

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Anger is a wily beast: easily misused, often harmful, yet also sometimes holy and good. Over the coming weeks, we'll be examining anger and the cost and benefits of being more acquainted with our anger and the anger in the world. In this episode, Christy Penley talks us through how anger could be a flag that's waving itself as an opportunity to gro…

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Dr. Rachel Rubin of Spark Admissions, earned international media attention in 2012, while at Harvard, for her groundbreaking research on how the 75 most selective U.S. colleges and universities make admissions decisions. Using a strategic, data-driven approach, she talks the when, how to apply, tips on admission process, college essays, etc.…

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Paul Penley: How Ancient Conversations Redefine Jesus' Message 1:22:02

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We talked with Dr. Paul Penley (yes, Christy's husband!) about how we often misunderstand what Jesus meant because we don't realize that he was participating in and responding to ancient conversations we don't have immediate access to. Paul's book What Jesus Meant: How Ancient Conversations Redefine Jesus’ Message helps us understand that Jesus was…

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Black Mirror’s Common People: Life Behind a Paywall 1:04:20

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Common People is a particularly heartbreaking episode as it feels so much like our lives now. A sharp criticism of our healthcare system, subscription services, and capitalism, Common People pulls no punches despite being housed on the predatory subscription system, Netflix.

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How Biomechanics is Winning (and Losing) Court Cases 49:28

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In this episode of Beyond Motion, Zach and Lindsey explore a surprising application of biomechanics—the courtroom. From slip-and-fall lawsuits to product liability claims and even shaken baby syndrome cases, they break down how movement data is being used to assess injury plausibility, challenge assumptions, and support expert testimony. You’ll hea…

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Jason Hague & Catherine McNiel: Working Through a "Mid-faith Crisis" 35:52

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Many of us embarked on our spiritual journeys filled with hope and certainty, only to find ourselves questioning the very foundation of our beliefs as life unfolded. The faith that once seemed unshakeable may falter in the face of broken trust, unanswered prayers, and the harsh realities of worldly suffering. But Catherine McNiel and Jason Hague - …

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WRINKLES: SUN WRINKLE ADVISE & FIXES 12:52

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Sun Wrinkles/Wrinkle prevention, treatment, fixes, sun protection from diet to clothing, health, women, UV, summer safe fun, Botox, Retinoids, dermabrasion, chemical peels, vitamin C serumsBy Mary Insprucker

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Shannon Kearns: What a Trans Man's Experience Reveals About Masculinity 1:05:10

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We talked with theologian, writer, and ordained priest Shannon Kearns about his new book, No One Taught Me How to be A Man: What a Trans Man's Experience Reveals About Masculinity. Shannon T.L. Kearns is a transgender man who believes in the transformative power of story. He is an ordained priest, writer, and theologian whose work revolves around m…

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Companion (2025): A Bloody Honest Take on New Age Romance 1:07:55

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Companion is a seamlessly hilarious sci-fi romantic comedy that freshly examines power dynamics in artificial intelligence relationships. Ripe with refreshing and quick twists, the film leaves little room for questions and instead guides us through a bloody tale of deprogramming and toxic relationships.…

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Lee Camp: Habits and Practices that Foster Flourishing 1:00:50

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We talked with theologian and professor Lee C. Camp about his podcast No Small Endeavor, and what it means to live "the good life." Lee C. Camp is an award-winning teacher and Professor of Theology & Ethics at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. Lee is also the host of No Small Endeavor – an acclaimed podcast series exploring the habits, p…

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Tailored to the Core: Breathing, Bloating and Precision Medicine 51:06

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Dr. Iris Wang of the Mayo Clinic shares cutting-edge insights on gut health across the lifespan, including advancements in pharmacogenomics for personalized medication selection and innovative breathing techniques to relieve abdominal distension. She busts common myths about bloating, revealing how diaphragmatic dysfunction rather than excess gas m…

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Munther Isaac: Faith, the Bible, and the Genocide in Gaza 1:02:29

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We talked with Palestinian pastor and theologian Munther Isaac about his book Christ in the Rubble: Faith, the Bible, and the Genocide in Gaza, which challenges USAmerican Christians' uncritical embrace of the modern State of Israel. Speaking from his unique vantage point as a Christian pastor on the ground in Bethlehem, he reveals how Israel's cam…

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UKRAINE/RUSSIA WAR: HEALING UKRAINE: BOTANICAL GARDENS IN A TIME OF WAR—Hurry, opp for webinar on same 13:04

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Since the Russian invasion in early 2022, Ukraine’s botanical gardens have been serving as centers of respite& recovery. Ukraine gardens & stories featured, Emilee Weaver/Therapeutic Horticulture North Carolina Botanical Garden, Tony Allison/Partnerships for Nature, Duke Gardens—HURRY, OPP FOR WEBINAR ON SAME…

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Mickey 17 Predicts Our Dystopian Future Under Capitalism 1:09:29

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Mickey 17 is an entertaining science fiction film that distills the fearful future of unchecked capitalism into a heartfelt, comedic romp. The Ghouls discuss what Mickey 17 gets right about Elon Musk’s Mars plan, our likely dystopian future after a second Trump Presidency, the reality of human cloning, and the horrors of climate change. How close a…

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Andrew Root: Evangelism in an Age of Despair 46:53

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We talked with professor and author Andrew Root about the ironic reality that our modern pursuit of happiness has made us stressed, anxious, lonely, and depressed, and what evangelism and outreach might look like in this age of despair. Andrew Root is the Carrie Olson Baalson Professor of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary. He is the auth…

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS: A Night for Special Olympics-an evening of culinary delight—Police Depts/Flame of Hope/Athlete Strength/Stories. 15:45

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Cary Police Dept (Chief Terry Sult), Sheila Ogle, Ralph Ashworth, Alisa Wright Colopy, Fit & Able Productions, Academy Street Bistro, Special Olympic athletes’ stories, Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics https://bit.ly/nightforsoncBy Mary Insprucker

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Danny Bryant: Welcoming the Death of the Whiteness Gospel 1:02:05

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We talked with Anglican priest and spiritual director D.T. (Danny) Bryant about his book Unless a Seed Falls to the Ground: Welcoming the Death of the Whiteness Gospel, where he shares the wounds and rewards of being a native son of the puritanical way of life called "whiteness," and offers the hope of inviting us into a season of "hospice spiritua…

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Defying More Than Gravity: Race, Politics & Power in Wicked 59:32

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The Ghouls explore the revolutionary impact of Wicked in 2025. We dissect how Cynthia Erivo's Black Elphaba transforms the green-skinned witch's journey into a searing commentary on race, while simultaneously exposing the musical's chilling political prophecies. From "Defying Gravity" as a representation anthem to the Wizard's propaganda machine mi…

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Mariko Clark: Helping Kids Experience Contemplation and Wonder in Scripture 1:03:38

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We talked with Mariko Clark about conceiving, writing, and publishing a new children's Bible story book: The Book of Belonging: Bible Stories for Kind and Contemplative Kids. Mariko Clark is a Japanese American author, mother, and storyteller on a mission to help kids embrace diversity and wonder. Her time as an editor at National Geographic Learni…

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Fermented Foods for Gut Health: Myths vs Science 57:44

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Fermented foods offer surprising health benefits with science showing they can increase gut microbial diversity in ways other dietary interventions cannot. • Expert Elisa Caffrey clarifies what qualifies as fermented food: substrate + microbes + time • While touted as a source of probiotics, most fermented foods don't technically contain probiotics…

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BEES: HOTELS, COFFEE CAN BEE HOUSES, HOW TO INCREASE BACKYARD FRUIT YIELDS 16:06

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Karen DiDonato, backyard orchardist and founder Nurtured By Nature Growers, talks pollinators and propagating fruit trees, increasing yields, social bees and solitary bees, the Mason bee and Leaf Cutter bee, 'keeping' backyard native bees, bee hotels, J C Raulston ArboretumBy Mary Insprucker/Karen DiDonato

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Thomas Oord: If God Can't, What About Miracles? & Other Questions 1:08:53

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We talked with Tom Oord again about a lot of questions that came up in light of our conversation about his book God Can’t: How to Believe in God and Love after Tragedy, Abuse, and Other Evils: If "God Can't" determine outcomes unilaterally, what can God do? What about miracles? What about the renewal of all things? Can we be confident that God's lo…

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Sinners: A Love Letter to Black Culture, Resiliency, and History 1:18:17

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Ryan Coogler’s Sinners feels like two movies in one and both are phenomenal pieces of media. At once a beautiful, heartbreaking, and emotional depiction of Jim Crow era America and a charming, hilarious, and horrific exploration of faith, culture, and folklore. Ghouls unpack their takeaways from a film ripe with meaning and impact diving into the i…

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What is Ergonomics? - What Your Keyboard, Surgeon, and Factory Job All Have in Common 1:06:22

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In this episode of Beyond Motion, Zach and Lindsey dive deep into the evolving world of ergonomics. From workplace safety to product design and the emerging concept of the "industrial athlete," they explore how biomechanics and engineering principles intersect to optimize human performance and prevent injury. Whether it’s analyzing repetitive tasks…

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Diane Langberg: Becoming Faith Communities That Resist Abuse 1:18:00

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Content Warning: situations of sexual abuse and rape are mentioned in this podcast. We talked with internationally recognized psychologist Diane Langberg about coming face to face with the crushing trauma of sexual abuse, trafficking, domestic abuse, and rape—and its cover-up, all tragically encountered within Christian communities and the church. …

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STRAWBERRIES—PICKIN’-FRIENDSHIPS-COCKTAILS-ICE CUBES—OH MY! 21:53

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Joan Baumer, the owner of Crepe Cakerie, a corporate caterer, writer, and a national award winner who has been featured in many magazines and even won Wedding Wire’s Couples Choice Award—talks the A-Z of StrawberriesBy Mary Insprucker/Joan Baumer