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Our Healer, Our Protector

Ryan Reichert & Lisa Sander

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Breaking cycles, healing wounds, and embracing the life God designed for you. Welcome to Our Healer, Our Protector, hosted by Ryan Reichert & Lisa Sander, two faith-driven leaders with a combined 25 years of military service and 25 years in the medical community. Their mission is to help you break free from the past, reclaim your joy, and walk in faith-filled healing and purpose. If you've ever asked yourself "How do I heal? How do I change my thinking? Why does this always happen to me?", t ...
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Packet Protector

Packet Pushers

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Join us at the intersection of networking and security! Whether you’re fending off ransomware attacks, securing remote workers, hunting for rogue IoT devices, or gearing up for your latest compliance audit, Packet Protector provides practical information that IT and infrastructure pros can put to work. Every episode covers the latest security headlines and then drills into essential topics to provide technical and strategic insights on wired and wireless network security, access control, clo ...
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Colorado Protectors is your go-to source for critical insights and updates that matter most to law enforcement professionals and members of the Fraternal Order of Police. Whether you’re on the front lines or simply passionate about public safety, we delve into the issues that shape our communities and the lives of those sworn to protect them. Join us for discussions that are both timely and relevant, as we explore the challenges and triumphs of maintaining safety and justice in Colorado and ...
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From ATM Skimming to Human Trafficking, The Protectors Podcast takes you inside the minds of criminals from around the world with leading experts and the investigators who put them behind bars. Presented by the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI), and hosted by International President Mark Solomon and Chairman of the Board Michael Carroll. The Protectors is a bi-weekly podcast that aims to educate consumers on the fraud, financial, and cybercriminal activities ...
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Welcome to National Park Junior Ranger Podcast — the show for nature lovers of all ages! This podcast is for explorers and families who want to go deeper with their visits to national parks bringing stories, history, and nature. If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a park protector, explorer, or nature expert, you’re in the right place. Each episode we explore a different National Park unit, dive into some of what each park unit has to offer & share some fun facts you might not know. Our bigge ...
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Wealth Protector Radio

BarthCalderon Attorneys

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Nobody puts estate or asset protection planning as the #1 fun activity on the list. But getting organized and updated with your planning does not have to be painful. Here at BarthCalderon, we have a process that helps you to get organized in an efficient and painless way.
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JWSP

Alex Midway and Eric Halsey

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John Wayne's Surge Protector podcast is two guys discussing the world around us on a twice weekly basis. We try to look at things that we think are huge deals and sometimes those items are also flying under the radar for a lot of other media channels. Having known each other for many years some of the jokes you hear may not come off as jokes. Keep listening and you will get in the loop soon enough as well. We have a link to leave any feedback in most of the episodes so don't hesitate to reac ...
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Pension Protectors

Matt & Clint

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Pension Protectors is where real stories meet real solutions. We talk money, stress, wellness—the stuff no one else does. No fluff, just honest help so you can retire confident, prepared, and at peace—with people you trust in your corner. Whether you are a seasoned first responder or a veteran public school teacher, we will cover topics like retirement, that are relative to you and your pension. Matt and Clint are culturally competent professionals who speak in a language you can understand. ...
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Kore Combatives Podcast

Luigi Mondelli, Walt Lysak, Greg Davis

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A Podcast dedicated to the reality of self-defense and combatives from the perspective of the Reality Martial Arts system. We help people understand the spectrum of violence, the principles, and the mindset needed for every protector.
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Team Protectors

Safe House Project

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Human trafficking isn’t just a grim headline in someone else’s neighborhood, it’s a seriouscrisis in our own communities. The Team Protectors podcast is the latest initiative from Safe House Project, spotlighting the leaders, survivors, faith communities, politicians, and everyday heroes determined to eradicate human trafficking by 2030. In each episode, co-hosts Kristi Wells and Brittany Dunn share candid conversations about practical solutions that bring freedom within reach. From firsthan ...
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Experience the Life of a Private Investigator in a way it has never been done before. I am not just a local P.I. , I found the world held mysteries and adventure waiting to be uncovered for clients piece of mind. Every week you will be brought into the cases from Murder, Under Cover, Missing Persons, Terrorism, Industrial Espionage and more. Whether repelling out of helicopters in Southern Lebanon or being the protector to the stars in Hollywood we have adventures that will fill a life time. ...
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The Man On FIRE Podcast is your #1 trusted resource for learning to grow and become the Man and King you were born to be. You’ll hear directly from David Mehler as he provides tools, tips, and strategies for your business, relationship, body, heart, and mindset. This is a must-listen for the man that is ready to rise into his passion, power, and purpose, and live into his full potential! Learn more at www.manonfirerising.com.
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The Protector Culture Podcast with Jimmy Graham, teaches you the basics of what it means to be a Protector and will highlight our nation's need to return to the foundation of "Take Care of One Another". Jimmy Graham is a Veteran U.S. Navy SEAL, and Former Protective Officer for the CIA's elite Global Response Staff or GRS. He is currently founder and CEO of Able Shepherd Emergency Readiness Training out of Denver, Colorado and is a proud husband and the father of 4 amazing children. Each wee ...
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Welcome to Audiobooks Alpha King Werewolf Romance, your ultimate destination for heart-racing romance, passionate love stories, and irresistible fantasy worlds! Immerse yourself in tales of werewolf shifters, vampires, fated mates, forbidden love, and soul-deep passion. From alpha protectors to strong heroines, each story brings you a journey of love, destiny, and desire. Discover full-length romance audiobooks, paranormal fantasy stories, and intense emotional sagas that will leave you want ...
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The Family Readiness Podcast Real Talk for Parents Who Refuse to Outsource Leadership If you're tired of weak parenting advice, culture-soaked schools, and Sunday sermons that don’t touch the real threats your kids face—this podcast is for you. Hosted by Rick Seigmund—former federal agent turned family protector—we don’t tiptoe around the truth. We expose the digital traps, cultural lies, and soft parenting trends wrecking faith-based homes, and give you the tools to fight back with strength ...
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Chosen Protectorate Agency

Chosen Protectorate Agency

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How would you react if you found out that your two best friends have a parallel life? This happens to Alessandra, who discovers that her two best friends are members of a particular agency with people with more developed skills than average. But this agency is shrouded in layers and layers of secrets, and all of them include her. You can discover them following the sudden disappearance of the city's entire population. Will you accompany her to uncover the mystery?
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The Online Arbitrage Podcast provides those engaging in Online Arbitrage, Retail Arbitrage and Wholesale a place to learn more about selling on Amazon, increase their knowledge of the business and hear success stories & tips from experienced sellers. If you're looking to sell online and set up your own e-commerce business selling physical products, then starting an Online Arbitrage, Retail Arbitrage or Wholesale business reselling on Amazon is probably the easiest and quickest way to get sta ...
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The Man of Peace Podcast Bringing Men Back to Sonship with the Heavenly Father "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God." – Matthew 5:9 The Man of Peace Podcast is a transformative journey designed to equip men with the spiritual, mental, and physical disciplines necessary to walk as sons of God, reclaim dominion, and live with power, love, and discipline. Rooted in biblical truth and real-world application, this podcast explores what it truly means to be a man of Go ...
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In the Gospels, Jesus reaches out to the outcasts, the most marginalized and rejected members of His society. In this very brief podcast, we take His approach inside – to reach out to your inner outcasts, the parts of you who are walking in darkness and gloom. Listen in and invite the Good News in the daily Mass readings to shine on your inner lost sheep, your inner prodigals, your inner lepers, your lame, deaf, and blind parts, your inner tax collectors, and your inner prostitutes – all tho ...
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The Making of a Man is the podcast for men who want to grow in biblical manhood, purpose, leadership, courage, emotional strength, and spiritual maturity. In this powerful, Christ-centered series, we explore what it means to become the man God designed you to be — a warrior, a protector, a servant leader, and a man of unshakable character. Whether you’re battling past wounds, navigating marriage and fatherhood, rebuilding your identity, or stepping into your God-given calling, this podcast g ...
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Dad Hat Shenanigans: The Unfiltered Truth of Being a Dad" is a no-holds-barred podcast where dads gather to talk openly and honestly about fatherhood. From the laughter-filled moments to the tough times, this show covers all the "hats" a dad wears in the lives of his kids—protector, provider, mentor, and more. With candid conversations, heartfelt stories, and of course, plenty of dad jokes, each episode brings a fresh perspective on the joys and challenges of being a father. Every guest spor ...
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This channel is dedicated to empowering future societal protectors, with a focus on supporting law enforcement students in achieving physical, emotional, and tactical strength. Learn practical tips and strategies to take care of your P.E.T. and become a well-rounded protector in today’s society.
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Welcome to The Deep End with Taylor Welch... On this podcast you'll find deep conversations on taboo & controversial topics that will challenge the beliefs you've grown up with, or adopted without realizing. This is the Deep End.
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Hi Nay

Motzie Dapul

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Hi Nay, literally translated to “Hi Mom”, is a supernatural horror fictional podcast about Filipina immigrant Mari Datuin, whose babaylan (shaman) family background accidentally gets her involved in stopping dangerous supernatural events in Toronto. Written, directed, produced, and created by Motzie Dapul and co-created by Reg Geli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ironcast

IronCast Crew

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We are a podcast and blog focusing around Privateer Press's Warmachine and Hordes Tabletop game. IronCast is the combined might of two previous podcasts from Boise and Twin Falls, Idaho.
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The John Batchelor Show is a hard news-analysis radio program on current events, world history, global politics and natural sciences. Based in New York City for two decades, the show has travelled widely to report, from the Middle East to the South Caucasus to the Arabian Peninsula and East Asia.
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Family Man Tactical Show

Family Man Tactical

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Are you a Family Protector? We are too. This is our 30 minute, weekly hang out where we explore the journey of what it means to be a provider and protector. We cover protector topics, invite experts on the show, and do gear reviews. If you have a few minutes on your commute to work, turn us up, and give us a listen as we chat about preparedness and tactical things. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/family-man-tactical-show/support
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A Scholar's Journey

Immortal Eyes Productions

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The God of Retribution opens The Abyss and unleashes a vengeful daemon upon the mortal realm and the only thing in their way is a scholar and his tormented protector. By sundown, this story will be told, but will it be the end or the start of an epic tale? Welcome to a Scholar's Journey. Feel free to join our discord group and facebook group.
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Parents After Midnight

DaWholeDamnShow

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As parents, we have to be our kids protector, provider, advisor, teacher, inspiration, disciplinarian, and even source of entertainment. But what about us... Join Irmari Rosario and Jarratt DAMN as they weekly discuss finding balance between bedtime & booty calls, self-care, outings, and everything else adults want to do when the kids go to sleep. Just because we are parents, doesn't mean we miss out on life!
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For Good

Joseph "JoJo" Simmons

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What if healing yourself was the first step to changing the world? This is a space for grounded, soul-level conversations about mental health, emotional intelligence, personal growth, and what it means to live with intention. Here, healing isn't a trend, it's a lifelong commitment. Through vulnerable storytelling and honest reflection, For Good helps us reconnect with purpose, reimagine legacy, and choose growth — for ourselves, our families, and our communities. At the heart of it all is Jo ...
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Hosted by licensed trauma therapist John Clarke, LPCC, Going Inside is a podcast on a mission to help you heal from trauma and reconnect with your authentic Self. This show explores trauma healing through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy with detours into EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and more. Tune in for enlightening guest expert interviews, immersive solo deep dives, real-life therapy sessions, and soothing guided meditations. Learn more about and apply to work 1-1 with Joh ...
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This my re-telling of the story of England. I aim to be honest, and rigorous - but always loving of my country's history. It is a regular, chronological podcast, starting from the end of Roman Britain. There are as many of the great events I can squeeze in, of course, but I also try to keep an eye on how people lived, their language, what was important to them, the forces that shaped their lives and destinies, that sort of thing. To listen free of adverts, support the podcast, access a libra ...
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Let's Talk Conservation brings you the voices of those working to protect our planet. In each episode, we will travel the world hearing from people and foundations about the work they do towards conserving animals, ecosystems and communities.
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My Catholic Life! presents the beauty and splendor of our Catholic faith in a down to earth and practical way. These daily audio reflections come from the "Catholic Daily Reflections Series" which is available in online format from our website. They are also available in e eBook or paperback format. May these reflections assist you on your journey of personal conversion!
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Lift Off !

Kelly Clous | Scribl

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Lift Off is the ultimate game - a game of strength, speed, strategy, and teamwork! After several intense competitions, a seventh grader, Kyle, earns a position on the Guardian's Lift Off team. Now Kyle and five other students will go head to head with six members of their rival school, the Protector Academy. Sometimes they will be able to use their supernatural powers. For other contests, they must relay on their non-Enhanced physical and mental skills. It all takes place with the idyllic ba ...
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THE POLITICS OF TRIBUNES AND REFORM Colleague Douglas Boin. Boin details the divide between the Optimates and Populares. He explains how Clodia and her brother Clodius used the office of Tribune—the "people's protector" with veto power—to enact reforms. This strategy allowed them to challenge the Senate's authority and set the stage for Clodius's p…
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Are you leaving pension money on the table? When it comes to claiming your pension are you getting the most benefit from the state? Are you aware there are potential strategies to get more out of the pension system than what you might have thought possible? Clint and Matt breakdown different options that you might want to think about before making …
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This season is about Jesus' birthday. Let's make Him the center of it. In this episode, Ryan Reichert and Lisa Sander talk about navigating divorce family dynamics during the holiday season, especially for children, and how we can be a light during this time. They share how every family member plays a role in making Christmas feel safe, meaningful,…
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Micah 3:1-5:5 | Born by Design, Part 3 | 12/21/2025 | Pastor Matt Jones. On this 4th Sunday of Advent, we explore how the prophet Micah speaks into a world marked by failed leadership, fear, and spiritual collapse. He announces hope in a Shepherd who is coming: not one who exploits the flock, but a Shepherd-King who rises in the strength of the LOR…
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Read Online Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her.” Matthew 1:20 Joseph knew that the penalty for adultery was death by stoning. His hear…
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THE LEGACY OF THE GREAT COMMUNICATOR Colleague Max Boot. Boot reflects on Reagan's legacy, noting his "genial and aloof" personality rooted in childhood trauma. He discusses the superficial nature of Reagan's diaries, his economic record aided by Paul Volcker, and his unassuming nature, exemplified by a story about an uncomfortable chair he refused…
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COLD WAR DIPLOMACY AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCANDALS Colleague Max Boot. Focusing on foreign policy, Boot details Reagan's shift from "Evil Empire" rhetoric to a constructive partnership with Gorbachev to end the Cold War. He also addresses the administration's failures, including the chaotic tenure of Don Regan, the Iran-Contrascandal caused by Reagan's…
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ASSASSINATION SURVIVAL AND THE FIRST TERM AGENDA Colleague Max Boot. Boot describes Reagan'ssurvival of the 1981 assassination attempt as his "finest hour," boosting his popularity and legislative agenda. He explains the power dynamics of the White House "Troika," specifically James Baker's influence, the implementation of tax cuts despite deficits…
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THE ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE: CAMPAIGNS OF 1976 AND 1980 Colleague Max Boot. Discussing the path to the presidency, Boot analyzes Reagan's close 1976 loss to Gerald Ford and his victorious 1980 campaign. He highlights the firing of campaign manager John Sears, Bill Casey's role in the potential "October Surprise" regarding Iranian hostages, and Reag…
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THE SHIFT TO CONSERVATISM AND THE GOVERNOR'S MANSION Colleague Max Boot. Boot traces Reagan's political evolution from New Deal Democrat to conservative icon while hosting General Electric Theater. He covers Reagan's breakout 1964 speech for Goldwater, his election as California governor, his confrontational handling of student protests, and his co…
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HOLLYWOOD POLITICS, DIVORCE, AND MEETING NANCY Colleague Max Boot. Boot examines the collapse of Reagan's marriage to Jane Wyman as her career outpaced his post-WWII. He discusses Reagan's navigation of the "Red Scare" as SAG president—publicly liberal but privately an FBI informant—and his subsequent marriage to Nancy Davis, who became his essenti…
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A MIDWESTERN CHILDHOOD: ROOTS OF OPTIMISM AND DETACHMENT Colleague Max Boot. Biographer Max Boot discusses Ronald Reagan's difficult childhood in Illinois during the Great Depression. He details how Reagan's alcoholic father, Jack, created family instability, while his mother, Nelly, instilled optimism and a love for performance. Boot also highligh…
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THE DEATH OF CLODIUS AND THE REPUBLIC'S END Colleague Douglas Boin. Boin recounts the violent death of Clodius by rival gangs, marking a turning point toward the Republic's collapse. He views Clodia's subsequent disappearance from history as a symbol of the loss of women's influence and civic rights, framing her story as a cautionary tale about pol…
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THE TRIAL OF RUFUS AND CICERO'S MISOGYNY Colleague Douglas Boin. Boin describes a trial where Clodia accused her ex-lover Rufus of poisoning. Cicero defended Rufus by launching misogynistic attacks on Clodia, calling her "cow-eyed" and alleging incest. Boin argues this famous speech unfairly solidified Clodia's negative historical reputation while …
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CLODIA'S PRIVILEGE AND CICERO'S AMBITION Colleague Douglas Boin. Boin introduces Clodia, a privileged woman from an ancient Roman family on Palatine Hill. He contrasts her aristocratic, independent nature—manifested in her name spelling—with the rise of Cicero, a talented outsider. Boin frames their eventual conflict as a clash between established …
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ROMAN EXCEPTIONALISM VS. HUMAN TRAGEDY Colleagues Scott McGill and Susanna Wright. They discuss whether the Aeneid justifies Roman empire or tells a human story. McGill argues the poem survives because it creates sympathy for antagonists like Dido and Turnus. They explore how Virgil portrays the costs of empire and Aeneas's rage, complicating the n…
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THE AENEID'S PLOT AND HOMERIC INFLUENCES Colleagues Scott McGill and Susanna Wright. McGill and Wright summarize the plot, from Troy's destruction to the war in Italy. They analyze Virgil's dialogue with Homer, noting how the poem's opening words invoke both the Iliad's warfare and the Odyssey's wanderings. They also highlight the terrifying, visua…
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TRANSLATING THE SOUND AND METER OF VIRGIL Colleagues Scott McGill and Susanna Wright. The translators explain choosing iambic pentameter over dactylic hexameter to provide an English cultural equivalent to the original's epic feel. They describe their efforts to replicate Virgil's auditory effects, such as alliteration and assonance, and preserve s…
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VIRGIL'S RURAL ORIGINS AND AUGUSTAN CONNECTION Colleagues Scott McGill and Susanna Wright. The guests discuss Virgil's birth in 70 BCE near Mantua and his rural upbringing, which influenced his poetry. They trace his move to Rome during civil war and his eventual connection to Augustus, noting that Virgil promised a grand epic for the emperor in hi…
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THE Q SOURCE AND MARY'S TEACHINGS Colleague James Tabor. Tabor identifies the "Q" source as a collection of ethical teachings shared by Matthew and Luke. He attributes these core values—such as charity and humility—to a family tradition taught by Mary to Jesus, James, and John the Baptizer, aiming to restore Mary'shistorical influence as a teacher.…
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THE TALPIOT TOMB AND DNA EVIDENCE Colleague James Tabor. Discussing the Talpiot tomb, Tabor details ossuaries bearing names like "Jesus son of Joseph" and "Mariamne." He argues statistical clusters and potential DNA evidence suggest this is the Jesus family tomb, positing that physical remains support historical existence without necessarily negati…
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THE FLIGHT TO PELLA AND MARY'S DEATH Colleague James Tabor. Tabor discusses the Christian flight to Pella during the Roman revolt. He speculates Mary died before this event, likely around 49–63 CE, and was buried on Mount Zion. Consequently, she disappears from the New Testament record, which shifts focus to Peter and Paul after the Jerusalem churc…
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THE HEADQUARTERS ON MOUNT ZION Colleague James Tabor. Tabor describes excavations on Mount Zion, identifying a first-century house foundation as the "upper room" and headquarters of the early movement. He visualizes Mary as the matriarch in this courtyard, welcoming pilgrims and apostles like Paul, and establishes James as the leader of this house …
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JAMES THE JUST AS TRUE SUCCESSOR Colleague James Tabor. Tabor asserts James, Jesus's brother, was the movement's true successor, not Peter. Citing Acts and the Gospel of Thomas, he notes James led the Jerusalem council and stood at the cross. Tabor argues the "beloved disciple" entrusted with Mary's care was this blood brother, not Johnthe fisherma…
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RECLAIMING THE HISTORICAL JEWISH FAMILY Colleague James Tabor. Highlighting the Protoevangelium of James, Tabor contrasts its depiction of a perpetual virgin Mary with historical evidence of a large Jewish family. He argues Mary had numerous children and that her parents were likely wealthy property owners in Sepphoris, integrating Jesus into a clo…
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INVESTIGATING THE NAME PANTERA Colleague James Tabor. Tabor explores the name "Pantera," found in rabbinic texts and on a Roman soldier's tombstone. He suggests this might be a family name rather than a slur, investigating the possibility that Jesus's father was a relative or soldier, which challenges the theological narrative of a virgin birth. NU…
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SEPPHORIS AND THE HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF MARY'S LIFE Colleague James Tabor. Tabor identifies Sepphoris, a Roman capital near Nazareth, as Mary's birthplace. He reimagines Jesus and Joseph as "tektons" (builders) working in this urban center rather than simple carpenters. This proximity meant Mary witnessed Romanbrutality and the city's destruction, …
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~[00:00] Opening: Should men be a lone wolf? ~[00:02:00] Wolves, packs, and why most lone wolves don’t survive winter. ~[00:03:30] Every kingdom travels together: herd, pack, pride, school, colony. ~[00:04:50] Why men who want to evolve can’t do it alone. ~[00:05:30] Vulnerability, being witnessed, and accountability. ~[00:06:10] Man on Fire Brothe…
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PREVIEW Guests: Scott McGill and Susanna Wright. Rice University classicists McGill and Wright discuss their new translation of Virgil's Aeneid, a "Hollywood worthy" epic detailing the origins of Rome. The narrative follows Aeneas leading a band of refugees from the burning ruins of Troy westward to their destined home in Italy. Their journey is fr…
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PREVIEW Guest: Douglas Boin. This discussion centers on Boin's new book regarding Clodia, who was the wealthiest woman in Rome during the tumultuous era of Julius Caesar. The narrative explores why Cicero, the era's most famous lawyer, became obsessed with her, resulting in her prosecution and humiliation in the Roman Senate. While the historian Pl…
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Professor Matthew Longo. Reflecting on the site thirty years later, Longo discusses the philosophical implications of freedom using Isaiah Berlin and Hannah Arendt. He contrasts Western "negative liberty" with the solidarity desired by East Germans, noting how the former borderland has transformed into an unremarkable green belt. 1985 CZECH FRONTIE…
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Professor Matthew Longo. Longo describes the tension at the campsite where East German refugees, monitored by Stasi agents, gathered. He recounts the chaotic border breakthrough, highlighting the moral choice of Hungarian guards who allowed refugees to cross into Austria rather than shooting, marking a bloodless victory for freedom. 2016 GERMANY…
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Professor Matthew Longo. Longo shifts focus to "radical nobodies," specifically activists Ferenc and Maria, who conceived the Pan-European Picnic. He describes their audacious, naive plan to host a party at the lethal Iron Curtainborder near Sopron, intending to celebrate European togetherness and unwittingly sparking a major historical event. NOVE…
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Professor Matthew Longo. Longo details the geopolitical backdrop of 1989, focusing on Hungarian Prime Minister Miklós Németh. He explains Németh's clash with Romania's Ceaușescu and a pivotal, secret meeting with Gorbachev, where Németh received tacit approval to dismantle the Iron Curtain's physical border defenses. 1960S…
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Read Online Jesus said to his disciples: “Beware of men, for they will hand you over to courts and scourge you in their synagogues, and you will be led before governors and kings for my sake as a witness before them and the pagans.” Matthew 10:17–18 These words capture the essence of the martyrdom of Saint Stephen, the Church’s first martyr, whom w…
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A parts-informed reflection on John 1:11-12, “He came to what was his own, but his own people did not accept him. But to those who did accept him he gave power to become children of God.” Christmas Day Presenter: Dr. Peter Malinoski, clinical psychologist and co-founder and president of Souls & Hearts To discover more content from Dr. Peter, listen…
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Professor Barry Strauss. Following the Gallus revolt in 351 AD, Rome eventually renamed Judea to Syria Palaestinato erase Jewish connection to the land. Control shifted to the Byzantines and then the Muslims in the 7th century, significantly altering the religious and political landscape of Jerusalem. 2010 MASADA…
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Professor Barry Strauss. In 132 AD, Simon Bar Kokhba led a major rebellion, utilizing underground tunnels and guerrilla warfare to ambush Roman forces. Viewed by many, including Rabbi Akiva, as a Messiah, he established a short-lived administration that issued coins before Rome ruthlessly crushed the revolt and killed him at Betar. 1850 SIEGE JERUS…
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Professor Barry Strauss. Hadrian rebuilt Jerusalem as Aelia Capitolina, dedicating it to Jupiter and banning the Jewish Temple to crush rebellious spirits. While Rome viewed Jewish monotheism with confusion, the Parthiansmaintained good relations with their Jewish population, who had helped them against Roman aggression. 1920 MASADA…
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Professor Barry Strauss. During Trajan's campaign against Parthia, a coordinated Jewish revolt erupted across Libya, Egypt, and Cyprus. This massive insurgency threatened Rome's grain supply, forcing Trajan to divert troops. The suppression of this revolt devastated the historic Jewish community in Alexandria and strained Roman resources. 1843 MASA…
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Professor Barry Strauss. Titus destroyed Jerusalem and the Second Temple in 70 AD, leaving the city in ruins and enslaving survivors. Rome established a permanent legion to ensure security. The revolt concluded with the fall of Masada, where defenders largely committed suicide rather than surrender to the Roman governor. 1850 MASADA…
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Professor Barry Strauss. Three Jewish factions fought for control of Jerusalem, destroying their own grain supplies and exacerbating the famine. While rebels used guerrilla tactics against Rome, Rabbi Yochanan ben Zakkai escaped in a coffin to preserve Judaism at Yavneh, and Christians reportedly fled to Pella for safety. 1492…
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Professor Barry Strauss. Following Nero's suicide and the chaotic Year of the Four Emperors, Vespasian claimed the throne while his son Titus moved to besiege Jerusalem. The rebels believed their fortifications and supplies made the city impregnable, unaware that internal strife would soon undermine their defenses against Rome. 1492…
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Professor Barry Strauss. Josephus commanded the defense of Jotapata against Vespasian in 67 AD. After the city fell, he survived a mass suicide pact in a cave through luck or manipulation. He saved his own life by prophesying Vespasianwould become emperor, defecting to the Roman side. 1492 JOSEPHUS FLAVIUS…
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Professor Toby Wilkinson. After their defeat, Antony died in Cleopatra's arms. Cleopatra committed suicide to avoid Roman humiliation, ending the Ptolemaic dynasty. Octavian annexed Egypt, dismissing its religious traditions regarding the Apis Bull and exploiting the land solely as a grain source for the Roman Empire. 1900…
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Professor Toby Wilkinson. Cleopatra seduced Mark Antony with a theatrical entrance as Aphrodite, securing a romantic and political partner. Antony relied on Egyptian wealth for his campaigns but suffered military setbacks, alienating Rome by adopting Eastern customs. Their union produced children and challenged Octavian's authority, leading to inev…
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Professor Toby Wilkinson. Cleopatra VII aligned with Julius Caesar to secure her throne, using her intellect and charisma to win his support. During Caesar's defense against Egyptian forces, he burned ships in the harbor, an inferno that accidentally spread to and destroyed the Great Library of Alexandria. 1892 CAIRO…
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Professor Toby Wilkinson. The Ptolemies practiced sibling marriage, creating complex family rivalries. Powerful queens like Cleopatra I and III emerged as capable rulers who navigated civil wars and stabilized the kingdom. Cleopatra III, in particular, was a formidable strategist who managed conflicting dynastic ambitions through force of personali…
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