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Join us each week as we explore stories of spiritual courage. We’ll delve into the lives of Quakers past and present, and explore the big questions about modern life and spirituality. A podcast for spiritual seekers, lifelong Quakers, and everything in between.
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Quakers and other seekers explore visions of the world growing up through the cracks of our broken systems. The Seed is a podcast from Pendle Hill, a Quaker center, open to all, for Spirit-led learning, retreat, and community in Wallingford, PA. This project was made possible by the generous support of the Thomas H. & Mary Williams Shoemaker Fund.
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West Hills Friends

West Hills Friends

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West Hills Friends is a Quaker meeting in Portland, Oregon. You can find more about us at www.westhillsfriends.org. Included on this page are words of people in our community, and visitors.
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Quakers Today

Friends Publishing Corporation

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Quakers Today features writers, musicians, and thinkers seeking wisdom and understanding in a rapidly changing world. We do not pretend to have all the answers. Instead, we have a place where you can hear people speak from the heart, grapple with faith, and share the insights they have found along the way. It is also a place where you can share your insights, reflections, and questions. Hosted by Peterson Toscano, he/him and Miche McCall they/them, Quakers Today is a project of The Friends P ...
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Ohio Yearly Meeting's Podcast

Ohio Yearly Meeting (Conservative)

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This is a podcast of Ohio Yearly Meeting. We are a collection of Conservative Quaker Meetings based primarily in Ohio. By conservative, we do not mean politically conservative. Conservative Friends are known for their commitment to conserve the Original message of the first generation of Quakers. These Quakers, in turn, saw their movement as a revival of primitive Christianity. We hope the installments of our podcasts will present the understandings of Conservative Quakerism. So, if thee is ...
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A weekly Quaker podcast. Produced at Friends Journal, hosted by Jon Watts and edited by Charles Marchione. This audio is from our weekly video series. Watch all the videos at QuakerSpeak.com/watch
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Friendly Anarchism

The Quaker Far Left

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Quaker-ish anarchist podcast on abolition, antifascism, neurodivergence, spirituality, christianity, queer mysticism, and disability. Help me out at www.patreon.com/friendlyanarchism and join the Discord at http://discord.gg/5msYfvZkdx
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Twenty-two-year-old Elma Sands is found murdered in a Manhattan well on January 2nd, 1800. Her lover, wealthy and well-connected Levi Weeks, is accused of the barbaric offense. Weeks brings in the nation’s best legal defense team – none other than Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr – to clear his name while a pandemic-stricken New York City buzzes with scandal. This six-episode true story unfolds over the unbelievable two-day trial that laid the sexist roots of today’s justice system. Through ...
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AFSC On the Issues

American Friends Service Committee

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The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker organization that promotes lasting peace with justice, as a practical expression of faith in action. This podcast will bring together stories of its work and interviews with experts from around the world.
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The Endless Honeymoon Podcast

Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher

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Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher, married comedians, are using their hilariously hard-won wisdom on relationships and building on their hit Netflix special to help others by offering love advice to callers while simultaneously examining the ups and downs of their own relationship!
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For God and Country

The God Squad

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Your smart, ecumenical take on American politics and Christianity, by and for those who find their orthodox faith ill-fits them for any of the usual political boxes. We're a (kinda) far left Quaker pastor, a (sorta) center left Quaker lawyer, and a (somewhat) crunchy-con Anglican poli-sci prof, all moderated by a (mostly) moderate Catholic laywoman. Come join us!
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Deep River Friends Meeting

Deep River Friends Meeting

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Faith, hope and encouragement. Listen to prepared messages from Deep River Friends Meeting's Pastor Philip Raines wherever you are. Deep River Friends Meeting is a Quaker church located in High Point, NC.
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Shepherd Autrey is a Quaker, a physician, and a man deeply disturbed by the madness around him as the War Between the tates bears down on his America in 1863. Dared by a friend to take an active role, Shep volunteers to provide humanitarian aid to the victims of Sherman’s scorched earth campaign in the Shenandoah Valley. There he runs foul of a Confederate recruiting drive and fi nds himself hanged by the neck from a tree. Awakening in a strange land which can’t possibly be earth, Shep is pl ...
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Pope Lonergan is a comedian, Quaker, drug addict and creator of 'Pope's Addiction Clinic' and 'The Care Home Tour'. In this podcast he’ll bang on about something that’s interesting him. AS RECOMMENDED BY STEWART LEE. “Plimmin’ and Lompin’ is a very honest piece of conversation [that’s] captivating, even when it teeters towards the nauseating” ~ Robin Ince (The Big Issue) "Outrageous material [...] matched by a rambunctious delivery" ~ The Guardian "From fearless and funny to heart-stoppingly ...
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Marketing is often considered a nice to have, not a must have. “Let’s get business first”, is what one has often heard. However, MARKETING WHEN DONE RIGHT, GETS BUSINESS. In this show marketing stalwarts talk about how marketing works in the real world. In this show you will learn how marketing will help you to - win business - acquire new consumers - grow the brand - build defensibility - command higher pricing power. Vani Dandia is an award winning marketeer who has spent over two decades ...
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Everyone has a story to tell, and in this podcast I sit down with a group of guests to learn about their childhoods, their marriages and children, the highs and low of their lives, and the stories that left them laughing or crying. And in so doing, show us a little bit of what it means to be human.Each season centers on a group of guests tied together with a common thread. Season 1 focuses on 5 Quakers or ex-Quakers from the Las Cruces Friends Meeting, and I also ask them why they became Qua ...
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We were made and set here, the writer Annie Dillard once wrote, "to give voice to our astonishments." Katy Payne is a renowned acoustic biologist with a Quaker sensibility. And she’s found her astonishment in listening to two of the world’s most exotic creatures. She has decoded the language of elephants and was among the first scientists to discover that whales are composers of song. See more at www.onbeing.org/program/katy-payne-in-the-presence-of-elephants-and-whales/241
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Richardson Institute

Richardson Institute

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The Richardson Institute is the oldest Peace Studies centre in the UK and was established in 1959 in the spirit of the Quaker scientist, Lewis Fry Richardson. The Richardson Institute is an interdisciplinary forum for research on peace and conflict based within the Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion at Lancaster University. Run by Dr Simon Mabon, the Institute has a number of podcasts available on this channel. The first is SEPADPod, part of SEPAD, the Sectarianism, Proxies and ...
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Japanese America

Japanese America

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Welcome to "Japanese America," where the Japanese American National Museum unveils captivating stories that add a Nikkei slant to the American narrative. In each episode, we explore the unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs of Japanese Americans, illuminating their rich contributions to the mosaic of American life. From historical milestones to contemporary perspectives, join us for an insightful journey through the curated collection of the Japanese American National Museum, showcasi ...
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Just Liberty

Liberty Magazine & Adventist Learning Community

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Just Liberty: Where Justice and Liberty Meet The whole idea of religious freedom in America has taken a PR hit. For some, it’s a cover for bigotry or tool for Christian nationalists; for others it’s the last line of defense in a society that’s becoming hostile to traditional faith. Is there a better way to think and talk about religious freedom in America that doesn’t buy into political extremes? Join hosts Alan Reinach, executive director of the Church-State Council, who has been litigating ...
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The Growing Edge

Carrie Newcomer & Parker J. Palmer

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The Growing Edge Podcast is hosted by Parker J. Palmer and Carrie Newcomer. In this podcast Carrie, Parker and exciting guests will explore new life on the growing edge - personally, vocationally and politically. What's your growing edge?
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Your life is a message God is preaching to the world. The Kindling FIre podcast interviews people who are walking out their God-given message. The show focuses on personal stories that demonstrate that message. Troy interviews people like John Eldredge, Jon Tyson, Jamie Winship, Brian Brennt, Andy Byrd, Ken Helser, Jordan Raynor, Dan Baumann, Justin Camp, Stephen Mansfield, Amy Ward, Darren Wilson, Matt Tommey, Allen Arnold, Morgan Synder, Micheal Thompson, Jim Ramos, Scott the Painter, Pedr ...
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Every day there are people in our local and global community who are using the tactics and principles of nonviolence to transform the world around us. Our podcast focuses on telling these stories to highlight those who are joining us in our journey to create a world free from violence and the threat of violence.
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Clout Insider

Clout insider

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Clout insider Team brings you the best of the Business & brands Marketing stories, inside stories, and all the ups & downs of brands throughout their timeline. Listen to the stories anywhere anytime on apple podcast, google podcast, Spotify etc make sure you hit the subscribe button.
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Stories about people of all ages following their unique path in life. They sometimes resist social and financial pressures from well-intentioned friends and family who encourage them to make "more reasonable" choices. The inspiration for "The Age of Being Real" is from the 1922 children's classic "The Velveteen Rabbit" by Margery Williams, about a nursery toy that becomes a real rabbit, because he is "truly loved."
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History From the Old Brick Church

St. Luke's Historic Church & Museum

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Take a journey through history with a new podcast from St. Luke’s Historic Church & Museum, hosted by John Ericson. Join the conversation with scholars and historians to tackle subjects like race, women’s history, and constitutional law. Explore how the pursuit of religious freedom in colonial America has shaped our modern life. Tune into History from the Old Brick Church Podcast today! Podcast made possible by a grant from the Virginia Humanities Foundation.
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Exploring Quakerism with Pastor Philip Gulley In this episode of 'High Strangeness,' host Tony delves into the rich and often misunderstood world of Quakerism with guest Pastor Philip Gulley. They explore the origins, beliefs, and practices of the Quaker faith, shedding light on common misconceptions. Pastor Gulley, a Quaker pastor and author, shar…
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Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! As we continue to recognise diversity in faith traditions within our worldviews curriculums, I interview Dr. Rhiannon Grant about diversity in the Quaker tradition. Senior lecturer at the University of Birmingham, her specialism is modern Quaker thought. Following on from the episode with Matthew Guest on …
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Are we living through apocalyptic times? If so, how can we navigate this time of turmoil and come out on the other end with a society more whole, more just, and more guided by love? Quakers may have (part of) the answer. Quaker author and retired pastor, Doug Gwyn joins Jon Watts to explore how the "apocalyptic spirituality" of early Friends offers…
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Philip Gulley, Peterson, and Sweet Miche share their personal journeys of unlearning traditional theological concepts and reflect on what makes Quakerism a meaningful path to a more authentic faith. Gulley highlights fear as a significant motivator for religious beliefs and a tool for control and how the current political moment is a masterfully ev…
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This is Part 2 of this special program featuring the testimony of Darlene Diebler Rose, a missionary that accompanied her husband to the mission field in Papua New Guinea during the years of pre-WWII and eventually during the war time period, and who suffered four years in a Japanese POW camp...listen now to the concluding episode of her testimony.…
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This is Part 1 of this special program featuring the testimony of Darlene Diebler Rose, a missionary that accompanied her husband to the mission field in Papua New Guinea during the years of pre-WWII and eventually during the war time period, and who suffered four years in a Japanese POW camp...a must hear as to the how the Lord cared for her durin…
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Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! Calling all teachers of Religion, Crime and Punishment. This weeks guest is Dr. Evelyn Swingen who's specialist subject is criminology. We discussion reaons for crime, aims of punishment, types of punishment, the history of punishment, the death penalty, women in prison, and the relationship between forive…
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Send us a text In this poignant episode of the Japanese American Podcast, we explore the incredible journey of Holocaust survivor Solly Ganor and his unexpected salvation by Japanese American soldiers during World War II. Through Solly's harrowing experiences on a death march from the Dachau death camp, listeners are introduced to the 522nd Field A…
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In this News Brief we are joined by Taya Graham and Stephen Janis of The Real News Network to discuss their new documentary, "Freddie Gray: A Decade of Struggle" about the lessons, pitfalls and genuine reforms stemming from the 2015 Baltimore Uprisings. You can watch the documentary here: therealnews.com/freddie-gray-the-…ng-10-years-later…
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This week on Wheat Among the Tares, we focus ona current legal case(s) in Great Britain that involves street preaching and outdoor evangelization. Join us as we talk with Mr. Tim Deippe, Public Policy Director, with Christian Concern, who provides us with the details surrounding the attempt by the town centers of Aldershot and Farnborough in the Un…
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Hotel Leger.. A haunted property? High Strangeness Podcast (2025) Exploring High Strangeness at Hotel Leger: Paranormal Investigations and Personal Stories In this episode of High Strangeness, Tony and Ron Mason delve into the paranormal occurrences at the historic Hotel Leger in California. They discuss personal experiences, including furniture mo…
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Why is a church with a 150-year history of supporting church-state separation sitting out the much-debated St. Isidore charter school litigation, which implicates the First Amendment establishment clause? Answer: It's complicated. Guest: Todd McFarland, deputy general counsel, Seventh-day Adventist world church Show Notes: Opinion of the Oklahoma S…
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Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! I LOVED this chat with Dr. Martin Pickup so much. He is an associate professor in Philosophy at the University of Birmingham and Director of the Birmingham Centre for Philosophy of Religion. His particular specialism is metaphysics and the Philosophy of Religion so we had a lovely chat about these two thin…
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Episode Summary Pendle Hill has just released its very first audiobook for our pamphlet series! Listen to the audiobook of Pendle Hill Pamphlet #371, Members One of Another: The Dynamics of Membership in Quaker Meeting by Tom Gates, here. In this episode, we first hear Tom share a little bit of the background to his pamphlet before listening to a s…
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Religion, History, & Sikhism Understanding Sikhism: A Conversation with Sarah K. In the first episode of the 'Religion and Belief Systems' series on High Strangeness, host Tony interviews Sarah K, a member of the Sikh Temple of Utah. Sarah provides an overview of Sikhism, explaining its core beliefs, historical origins, rituals, and practices. She …
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"American Extremists Aiding Radicals Across Border," trumpeted the Detroit Free Press in 1919. "707 Illegal Aliens Arrested in Checkpoint Crackdown," reported the Los Angeles Times in 1987. "87 Bronx gang members responsible for nine years of murders and drug-dealing charged in largest takedown in NYC history," announced the New York Daily News in …
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This week on Wheat Among the Tares, join for Part 2 of our Church History series that focuses on the Welsh Revival of the early 20th century, and the circumstances surrounding the people and motives of this event, spotlighting the life of EvansRoberts, the focal point of this event...
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John 6:40 - 7:18 We explore Jesus' challenging teaching about being "the bread of life" and what it means to eat his flesh and drink his blood, examining the Quaker understanding of spiritual nourishment beyond ritual. • Distinction between the two meanings of "Jews" in John's Gospel—either ethnic Jews or specifically those opposed to Jesus • Jesus…
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Enchanted Plants, Book n Stories w/Varla Ventura (High Strangeness!) Exploring Enchanted Plants with Varla Ventura. In this episode of High Strangeness, Tony interviews author Varla Ventura about her latest book, 'Enchanted Plants: A Treasure of Botanical Folklore and Magic.' They discuss a variety of topics including the significance of different …
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How can we make sense of competing visions for the role of religion in American governance? We can start by following the paper trail left by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Guest: Steven K. Green, Professor of Law and Director of the Center for Religion, Law & Democracy, Willamette University Show Notes: New book by Steven Green, The Grand Col…
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Exploring High Strangeness: Geographic Tongue, Pica Disorder, Haunted Saloon, and Bizarre Animals In this episode of High Strangeness, host Tony and co-host Anthony discuss various unusual and unexpected phenomena in reality. The show begins with an update on Anthony's frozen dessert food truck business, which is ramping up as winter ends. They the…
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"Poverty plan hit for fraud, waste," reported the Associated Press in 1966. "Study says government waste is unbelievable,” insisted United Press International in 1983. "Beneath Trump’s Chaotic Spending Freeze: An Idea That Crosses Party Lines," announced The New York Times in January of this year. It’s an argument that dates back decades, even cent…
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This week on Wheat Among the Tares, we return to a two-part episode of our Church History series that focuses on the Welsh Revival of the early 20th century, and the circumstancessurrounding the people and motives of this event. Join us with our church historian, Karl Baker, as we discuss the details of the Welsh Revival...…
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What can a Jewish atheist teach us about the vital role Christianity plays in maintaining the health of the American republic? Guest: Jonathan Rauch, author and Brookings Institute fellow Show Notes: Book by Jonathan Rauch, Cross Purposes: Christianty's Broken Bargain with Democracy https://www.amazon.com/Cross-Purposes-Christianitys-Bargain-Democr…
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The Evolution and Impact of Bubble Hockey In this episode of High Strangeness, host Tony and co-host Bill explore the world of bubble hockey, a game reminiscent of ice hockey but played on an arcade table. The game, developed by David M. Barcelou in the late 1970s, quickly gained popularity. The program features several guests: Craig Cole, John Gaf…
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April Vanderwal and Mark Pratt-Russum join forces to create a special Easter Radio Drama called “The Case of the Missing Miracle Man.” Voice actors with Mark and April included Jayne Calkins, Craig Strong, Lynsley Rollins, Lucia Pratt-Russum, and Katherine Spinner, and Joel Rubicam as foley artist.By West Hills Friends
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Please send The RE Podcast a Text Message! *Please tweet along with us LIVE this Sunday as we watch the first episode of the new BBC Pilgrimage series BB2 Easter Sunday 9pm* Welcome to this very special Easter Episode of The RE Podcast where I am on location in London at the press screening of the new BBC Pilgrimage series set to air on Easter Sund…
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Strange and Unexpected Realities: From Exploding Heads to Ear-Pulling Sports In this episode of High Strangeness, hosts Tony and Anthony delve into a series of bizarre and intriguing topics. They discuss the recent closure of Del Taco locations in Colorado, highlighting the complexities of the restaurant business. The conversation shifts to Explodi…
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"Senate Weighs Investing $120 Billion in Science to Counter China," trumpeted The New York Times in 2021. "A New Economic Patriotism Can Help Unite Our Divided Congress," argued Newsweek in 2023. "US cedes ground to China with ‘self-inflicted wound’ of USAid shutdown, analysts say," cautioned The Guardian in 2025. In recent years, we’ve been expose…
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Joe Mande's hanging with Moshe and Natasha this week! Joe explains what makes him a great hater and gives his tips for hate watching other people's work. They also discuss how to get your kids to like the things you like. Then the group helps a listener decide if she should have a fifth child while living in a big city, and help another listener na…
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Exploring the World of Cursed Objects with Jay Ocker In this episode of High Strangeness, host Tony interviews award-winning author Jay Ocker about his book 'Cursed Objects.' They discuss Jay's fascination with physical objects wrapped in tragic stories, his experiences visiting and researching cursed items, and the criteria he used to define what …
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History's lessons about antisemitism are fading from our collective memory. A new generation must grapple with this age-old form of hate and what it means for minorities of every kind in today's world. Guest: Aykan Erdemir, Anti-Defamation League Show Notes: "The ADL Global 100 Index results: https://www.adl.org/adl-global-100-index-antisemitism Pr…
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Mark Pratt-Russum shares his last message at WHF. He recalled his first message in May 2010 when he was interviewing for the position, and he read Mary Oliver’s poem, “5 A.M. in the Pine Woods.” Here are the queries Mark offered:You are sitting at the base of a tree early in the morning in a forest.After an hour or so, you notice a wild, yet gentle…
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John 5:29 to 6:40 We dive deep into John chapters 5-6 to explore Jesus' teachings about being the source of eternal life and spiritual nourishment. • Jesus models complete submission to God's will as an example for believers • The Greek word "dikaios" means righteous or just in God's eyes, not self-righteous • Jesus invites people to come to him fo…
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In this unedited conversation Philip Gulley, Peterson Toscano, and Sweet Miche share their personal journeys of unlearning traditional theological concepts and reflect on what makes Quakerism a meaningful path to a more authentic faith. Quakers Today: A Project of Friends Publishing Corporation Quakers Today is the companion podcast to Friends Jour…
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Send us a text In this captivating episode of "Bridging Generations: The Cultural Impact of Baseball in Japanese American Life," hosts Koji and Michelle explore the profound connections between baseball and cultural identity within the Japanese American community. They delve into personal stories, from Koji's admiration for Hideo Nomo to Michelle's…
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High Strangeness Part 2: Exploring Cryptozoology with Jeff Meldrum In this second part of the episode, 'High Strangeness,' host and guest speaker Jeff Meldrum, an author and professor, delve into the realm of cryptozoology. The conversation explores the study of 'hidden animals,' focusing on species reported in folklore and mythology that are redis…
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We return to the testimonies of, “Those Who Have Given Their Lives” this week on Wheat Among the Tares, where we learn of a lady of Exeter, England, who name is, Mrs. Prest. Her testimony is one of being a simple woman in the 1550’s, who stood in the truth of the gospel against unfathomable odds of the state and ecclesiastical religion of her days.…
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Can the state of Oklahoma fully fund a Catholic charter school that exists to "evangelize" its students? The Supreme Court will soon say "yes" or "no" in a case that may overturn decades of church-state constitutional law. Guest: Frank Ravitch, Professor of law and religion, Michigan State University. Aykan Erdemir, Anti-Defamation League Show Note…
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Exploring Bigfoot with Dr. Jeff Meldrum: An Interview on 'High Strangeness' In this episode of 'High Strangeness,' host Tony interviews Dr. Jeff Meldrum, a full professor of Anatomy and Anthropology at Idaho State University and author of 'Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science.' Dr. Meldrum discusses his background, professional journey, and interest in …
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Mark Pratt-Russum shares a message about alternative imagination and attention practiced by communities like ours. Queries: What kind of presence am I bringing to this circle? What are my real hopes for this community? Where might I still be holding back-or holding on to something that keeps me from deeper connection?…
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