Best Maria Chapman Podcasts (2026)

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A Quiet New Year's Day (Mary Greco) 35:49

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On New Year’s Day 2013, the quiet city of Schenectady, New York, was shaken by the brutal murder of 82-year-old retired nun Mary Greco. Investigators uncover how a seemingly small forensic detail inside her pristine apartment led to the identification of a killer—and justice for a woman remembered for her faith, kindness, and lifelong service to ot…

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173: 5 Lies About Sex That Are Hurting Your Marriage 21:25

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In this episode, we expose 5 modern lies about sex that are quietly destroying marriages—even Christian ones. We dig into why couples experience disconnection, resentment, and confusion around intimacy, not because they don’t love each other, but because they’ve absorbed cultural messages that distort the truth about sex, marriage, and the human pe…

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Revisited: The First Steps To Reducing Your Anxiety with Author Mel Robbins 57:13

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Happy New Year from Team Simon! We’re so excited to bring you more new episodes of A Bit of Optimism when we return on January 27, 2026. With your support, we’ll make 2026 an incredible year together. In the meantime, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes from last year. We kicked off 2025 with a guest most podcast enthusiasts probably hav…

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The Game (George Moss) 40:15

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When a former high school football star is found murdered outside his home, investigators had to wonder if the game he loved had something to do with the crime. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/the-game Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast …

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Revisited: The Beautiful Brilliance of Boredom with Creative Polymath Elle Cordova 1:03:10

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Team Simon is revisiting some of the episodes you helped make our favorites of the year until A Bit of Optimism returns on January 27, 2026, with brand-new episodes. We’re rewinding back to August, when talented polymath Elle Cordova joined the show and unpacked how we’re all wired to chase the next spark. We scroll, swipe, refresh, and repeat—but …

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Beyond Cold (Shannon Graves) 49:21

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When a young woman doesn’t show for a family event, her family suspects the worst. A tangled web left everyone guessing her fate. Detectives would not give up until they uncovered the truth. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/beyond-cold Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @…

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A Bit of Optimism Will Return in the New Year 2:37

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Team Simon here! As the year comes to a close, A Bit of Optimism is pressing pause for a short winter break. The show will return on January 27, 2026 and we can’t wait to be back with you. But before we go, we want to say thank you. Truly. This show exists because of you—the listeners who show up every week, share episodes and clips, leave thoughtf…

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Revisited: Your Unhappy Brain Needs Some Assistance with Happiness Expert Mo Gawdat 1:30:38

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Team Simon here! Thank you for being part of such an incredible year—and for helping us grow the podcast through your support, sharing it with others, and showing up week after week. We love seeing your comments and hearing what resonates with you. A Bit of Optimism returns on January 27, 2026, with brand-new episodes we think you’re really going t…

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Sacred Wine: The Holy History and Heritage of Catholic Vintners by Emily Stimpson Chapman 40:16

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Wherever Catholics live, there will be wine-making, because there will need to be the Eucharist. That truth has given rise to many monasteries and other centers of the Catholic faith with vineyards attached and impressive cellars, some setting the world standard for both holiness and wine-making. In this wide-ranging conversation, Catholic author, …

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Prepare for the Life You’re Meant to Live With Chaplain John Fox 1:07:31

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Often the biggest transformations we undergo don’t arrive as lightning bolts, but as quiet shifts we’ve been preparing for all along. For John Fox, the transformation from a 25-year career in high finance to becoming a chaplain wasn’t sudden at all. It was a slow burn—shaped by loss, reflection, community, and a deep desire to live a more meaningfu…

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The Reporter (Sean Dugas) 47:51

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A local reporter disappears. Foul play is soon suspected. Was it his work that motivated the brutal crime or was it something else? A father’s phone call sets the investigation into high gear in a way you’ll never expect. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/the-reporter Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social me…

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How Losing Everything Taught Her to Help Everyone: Joan Howard’s Story 51:08

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Life can change in an instant. One day you’re shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue, and the next you’re sitting in your car with everything you own, and everyone you love, wondering what happens now. Joan Howard grew up in Beverly Hills with every advantage until a series of crises left her homeless and living in her car with her mother and three dogs. Wh…

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The Fire (Jeffrey Aissa) 55:54

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A house fire takes the life of a 17-year-old. Investigators quickly discover it was intentionally set, but it would take years before they learned anything more. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/the-fire Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast…

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172. This one thing changed fertility awareness for us 23:21

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Check out the Inito Fertility Monitor and use code MON15 at check out! We wrote a Catholic sex book! Check it out: Order LOVEMAKING! Our other books Go To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. Joseph Go To Joseph For Children SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and you…

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Vicky and Ricky (Vicky Purdy & Ricky Dodson) 46:52

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One is found dead, and the other is missing. Police would need to untangle their lives before uncovering the truth about what happened to them both. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/vicky-and-ricky Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast | @au…

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A Rebel With a Cause (and a Cone) with Jeni’s Ice Cream Founder Jeni Britton 53:19

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What if a great business was built like a handmade mixtape? A lovingly crafted experience that is as much a love letter from its founder as it is custom-tailored to its audience. Before Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams became a household name, Jeni Britton was a 22-year-old art school dropout scooping her ice cream creations at a farmers market in Ohio. …

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171. why Catholic parents don't read the bible with their kids 27:35

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Story of All Stories by Emily Stimpson Chapman and Word on Fire We wrote a Catholic sex book! Check it out: Order LOVEMAKING! Our other books Go To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. Joseph Go To Joseph For Children SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your famil…

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Remembering Loretta Jones 37:36

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In this special re-release of the very first Anatomy of Murder episode, Scott and Anna return to the story that started it all—the 1970 murder of Loretta Jones. When her daughter Heidi grew up, she refused to let the case fade away, leading to a shocking confession nearly half a century later. View source material and photos for this episode at: an…

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The Culture That Converts Even the Biggest Cynics with former WD-40 CEO Garry Ridge 56:55

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Who would’ve guessed that one of the world’s best company cultures was hiding behind a can of WD-40? Of all the places to find a leadership masterclass, the blue-and-yellow can in your garage probably wasn’t on your list - but it’s time to put it there. Garry Ridge - an Australian who brought his charm and curiosity across the Pacific - joined WD-4…

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170. Holiday Boundaries: 10 Ways to Protect Your Peace This Season 34:12

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We wrote a Catholic sex book! Check it out: Order LOVEMAKING! Our other books Go To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. Joseph Go To Joseph For Children SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing re…

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Truth Under Fire (The Capital Gazette Murders) 51:15

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A mass murder strikes at the heart of a community when the employees of its local paper are the targets. The preplanning and reasoning propelling the horrific attack is mind-boggling. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/truth-under-fire Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @au…

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Choose Your Seven Humans Wisely with author Fredrik Backman 58:07

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What if great friendships aren’t found by luck but built through effort? Bestselling novelist Fredrik Backman, the mind behind A Man Called Ove (adapted into the Tom Hanks film A Man Called Otto), Anxious People, and the beloved Beartown series, has spent his career writing about the quiet power of ordinary people. But in his real life, he learned …

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Part 4: Mystical Life/Fall, 52 Weeks with Saint Faustina: A Year of Grace and Mercy with Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle 41:58

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The Mystical Life is, in many ways, the harvest of the soul, the full fruition of every other part of our Catholic life. But what does that mean? Is that really something ordinary Catholics will ever experience? Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle explains in this wide-ranging conversation, sharing insights gleaned from her research into the life of St. Fau…

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169. how living in story-mode is quietly destroying your marriage 31:22

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We wrote a Catholic sex book! Check it out: Order LOVEMAKING! Our other books Go To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. Joseph Go To Joseph For Children SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing re…

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The Smartest Way To Be Stupid with comedian Matthew Broussard 1:04:53

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If you feel stupid while learning something new, you’re doing it right. But if you keep doing the same thing over and over hoping it’ll suddenly make sense - that’s on you. The trick isn’t to push harder; it’s to find a new teacher, a new explanation, a new way in. That’s exactly how Matthew Broussard approaches comedy - and everything else. A stan…

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A Suspicious Death (Angela Craig) 40:25

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When a healthy mom becomes suddenly ill and dies, doctors and family are baffled. Foul play is soon suspected, but the biggest question would be, could they prove it? View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/a-suspicious-death Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitte…

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168. becoming better lovers (inspired by Leslie Knope and Ben Wyatt) 24:10

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Mentioned in this episode: Inito Monitor use code MON15! We wrote a Catholic sex book! Check it out: Order LOVEMAKING! Our other books Go To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. Joseph Go To Joseph For Children SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If…

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The Man Who Proved Me Right with CEO Bob Chapman and the Barry-Wehmiller Team 1:12:07

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I’ve long imagined a world where people wake each morning inspired, feel safe wherever they work, and return home fulfilled by what they’ve created. That vision once felt like a dream - until I met Bob Chapman, CEO of Barry-Wehmiller, who quietly built it into reality. Over five decades, Bob has grown a humble Midwestern manufacturing company into …

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The Dream (Kelly Brennan) 38:26

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A woman claims she had a dream that she hurt someone. After a body is found, investigators needed to uncover: was this ‘dream’ a figment of imagination or a confession? View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/the-dream Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM…

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167. making meals, building community (with Emily Stimpson Chapman) 35:49

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Buy Emily’s book: http://stpaulcenter.co/AroundtheCatholicTable use code Monica20 for a discount! We wrote a Catholic sex book! Check it out: Order LOVEMAKING! Our other books Go To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. Joseph Go To Joseph For Children SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it i…

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Aisle 52 (Brooklyn Sims) 41:16

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A young woman is shot and killed at work, in a local home improvement store. The shooter’s unlikely accomplice would prove pivotal to this crime. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/aisle-52 Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast | @audiochuck F…

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166. 6 hidden dangers of kids having smartphones (and our favorite alternative) 33:28

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What are the top 6 reasons we don't give our kids smartphones or personal devices? In today's episode we lay them out and then we give you our *new* favorite alternative! Check out the Gabb Phone 4 use code TWOBECOMEFAMILY at checkout! Read "Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt Read "The Tech Exit" by Clare Morell We wrote a Catholic sex book! Che…

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The Heart of Darkness (Mark Hasse, Mike and Cynthia McClelland) 52:13

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Two prosecutors are gunned down within a short span. A tip comes in that there will be more bloodshed. The entire justice system was on edge in a case striking at its heart. Can police stop this murderer before he strikes again? View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/the-heart-of-darkness Can’t get enough AoM? Find…

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Champions of the Rosary: The History and Heroes of a Spiritual Weapon with Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC 42:30

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Our Lady at Fatima asked the visionaries and all of us to pray the Rosary daily for peace in the world. But why? What is so relevant to today about a devotion as well-established and traditional as the Rosary? Rosary expert Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC, addresses this and much, much more, as we discuss his classic work Champions of the Rosary: The Hist…

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165. getting ready for confession (with Tommy and Katie McGrady) 45:52

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Unthinkable (Tayten & Robert Baker) 43:50

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Two young teens are found dead in their home. One family is desperate for answers. Another has to confront an unthinkable truth. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/unthinkable Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast | @audiochuck Facebook: /list…

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164. the best conflict resolution strategies part 2 30:12

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What are the best ways to resolve conflict in a marriage? In this episode we round out the previous list and give you the TOP 3 ways to revolutionize your conflict resolution. What do you think? Is our list accurate? Mentioned in this episode: Inito Monitor use code MON15! We wrote a Catholic sex book! Check it out: Order LOVEMAKING! Our other book…

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The Fall (LeeAnn Fletcher) 49:46

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911 is called to report a woman is found unresponsive in her bathtub. Accident or murder? Her family suspects foul play and will not give up until they receive justice. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/the-fall Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_…

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163. manosphere red flags to look out for in your marriage 31:11

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We wrote a Catholic sex book! Check it out: Order LOVEMAKING! Mentioned in this episode: Inito Monitor use code MON15! Our other books Go To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. Joseph Go To Joseph For Children SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If…

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The Money Trail (Taylor Wright) 39:02

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A woman disappears as she navigates a recent divorce. Did she willingly disappear, or was it foul play? And if so, by whom? It would be money and checks that helped solve the mystery. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/the-money-trail Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @aud…

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162. who gives better s3x advice: Catholic couple vs artificial intelligence 29:27

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Who would give better advice when things aren't ideal in the bedroom? AI or a real Catholic couple? In this episode, we take on ChatGPT and see if AI can actually give good advice to couples who are struggling to connect in the bedroom. Can the authors of Lovemaking give better lovemaking advice?! We wrote a Catholic sex book! Check it out: Order L…

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The Knock (Lamont Baldwin) 44:01

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A woman knocks on the door, and within minutes, the man she asked for is outside dead. His family wanted answers. Detectives put the pieces together one by one to figure out this complex case. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/the-knock Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @…

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Rob Lowe Names Names: The Power of ‘Screw It’ 1:02:21

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We don’t usually look to Hollywood for lessons in career longevity. But it might be the perfect place to study it. Few industries move faster or cast people aside more quickly, and yet Rob Lowe has spent more than four decades defying those odds. His story isn’t just about surviving fame—it’s about overcoming adversity, finding joy in the work, and…

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161. the truth about NFP that we need to tell newly weds 29:15

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Here are the 8 things NO ONE told us about NFP when we were newly weds. These 8 points were completely off the top of my head, BUT we believe that they should be told to all couples before they get married and should be part of every NFP conversation with couples who are new to NFP and fertility awareness. Did we miss anything? Learn all about the …

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The Future You Avoid Is Riskier Than the One You Face with LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman 1:06:32

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The future is something we create, not just something that happens. To guide progress toward real good, we need bold, optimistic visions of what society can become. Reid Hoffman makes the case for better science fiction - stories that don’t just entertain, but illuminate the futures we can strive for. As a serial entrepreneur and cofounder of Linke…

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The Windshield Murder (Gregory Biggs) 42:03

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A man’s body is found in the park. What happened would first center on a car. The end would involve murder. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/the-windshield-murder Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast | @audiochuck Facebook: /listenAOMpod | …

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160. we tried the best & worst conflict resolution strategies here's what we think works 30:03

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What are the best ways to resolve conflict in a marriage? Well we're still figuring that out, but we can at least judge whether or not the most popular strategies you learn in marriage prep work. What do you think? Is our list accurate? We wrote a Catholic sex book! Check it out: Order LOVEMAKING! Our other books Go To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration t…

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What Your Love Life Can Teach You About Work Relationships with psychotherapist Esther Perel 1:02:24

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We’ve never had more freedom in our relationships—yet many of us feel more disconnected than ever. Marriage, family, and even the workplace have all been reshaped by shifting norms, new technologies, and rising expectations. Happiness, once a nice-to-have, is now the very glue that keeps both couples and teams together. Few people understand these …

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Coins (Daniel Callaway and Patricia Andrews) 45:40

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A young man is found murdered in his home. Several hours later, a woman is found dead only blocks away. Coincidence or the work of one killer? Coins would help investigators find the answer. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/coins Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audioc…

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Your Instincts Know What You Want with Author Arthur Brooks 55:54

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Your instincts aren’t just whispers. They’re a compass pointing you toward the life you’re meant to live. But in a world obsessed with speed, metrics, and outcomes, most of us forget how to listen. Arthur Brooks, bestselling author and Harvard Business School professor, teaches one of the most popular classes on happiness. But his insights come not…