Best Recurring V Podcasts (2025)

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The Evergetinos: Book Two - Chapter XXXVIII, Part III 1:10:23

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The Evergetinos sets the bar of freedom in a surprising place: anger without cause is not when we flare up over trifles, but whenever we react to any ill-treatment aimed at us. Abba Poimen sharpens the point: even if a brother were to gouge out an eye or cut off a hand, anger would still be without cause—unless he were separating us from God. In ot…

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The Ascetical Homilies of St. Isaac the Syrian - Homily V, Part V 1:03:36

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God has no need of anything, yet St. Isaac tells us that He rejoices whenever a man comforts His image and honors it for His sake. The divine joy is found not in what is given but in the mercy that reflects His own. When the poor come to us, it is not their need that is the test but our response to the image of God standing before us. To refuse the…

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The Evergetinos: Book Two - Chapter XXXVIII, Part II 1:03:10

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The Evergetinos continues to unveil through the lives of the saints the beauty and power of a heart freed from anger and the desire for vengeance. In the story of Saint Spyridon and the deceitful shipowner we see how divine simplicity disarms deceit. The Saint entrusted his gold to another with pure confidence and without suspicion, and when that t…

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The Ascetical Homilies of St. Isaac the Syrian - Homily V, Part IV 1:11:20

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St. Isaac writes with the clarity of one who has walked through the fire of trial and found the peace that follows surrender. His words do not flatter the soul or soften the edges of the truth. They are meant to awaken us to the living reality of divine love. He shows that what we call faith must be tested, and what we call trust must be purified, …

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The Evergetinos: Book Two - Chapter XXXVIII, Part I 1:03:21

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The stories from the Evergetinos draw us into a vision of holiness that reaches far beyond passive endurance. The saints do not simply bear injustice with patience; they transform it by the power of divine love. Their silence is not weakness, nor their gentleness naivety. It is the strength of souls utterly freed from the tyranny of self, who see i…

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The Ascetical Homilies of St. Isaac the Syrian - Homily V, Part III 1:01:34

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In this section of Homily Five, St. Isaac draws deeply from the ancient well of ascetical wisdom, weaving together the practical counsel of St. Ephraim with his own luminous vision of divine providence. His teaching moves with precision from the diagnosis of sin to the healing of the soul, from the vigilance of self-knowledge to the vision of God’s…

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The Evergetinos: Book Two - Chapter XXXVII, Part V 1:04:47

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This section of The Evergetinos is among the most luminous and convicting in its entire corpus. It speaks with the voice of a Father who has entered deeply into the mind of Christ; where justice is transfigured by mercy, where the love of neighbor becomes inseparable from the love of God, and where even material loss becomes a gate to eternal life.…

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The Ascetical Homilies of St. Isaac the Syrian - Homily V, Part II 1:01:19

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St. Isaac speaks with a stark honesty that strips away every illusion about the spiritual life. To choose the good is to summon the battle. Every true beginning draws the adversary’s attention. God allows this not to crush the soul but to test its resolve and to purify its love. Without that fire, virtue remains unproven and fragile. The one who do…

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The Evergetinos: Book Two - Chapter XXXVII, Part IV 1:04:48

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The teaching of the Fathers on vengeance and anger does not allow us to linger in the comfortable ambiguities of human justice. It tears at the fabric of self-justification. Their words bring us face to face with the scandal of divine love—the Cross as the only standard by which we are to measure our dealings with others. The heart that desires ret…

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The Ascetical Homilies of St. Isaac the Syrian - Homily IV, Part XI and Homily V, Part I 1:03:47

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St. Isaac’s words reveal that communion with God requires remoteness from distraction and a renunciation of whatever disquiets the heart. This is not something reserved for monks alone, though they live it most radically, but it is a law of the Christian life as a whole. For Isaac, the fruits of renunciation are not abstract but very real: tears, c…

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The Evergetinos: Book Two - Chapter XXXVII, Part III 1:02:20

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Abba Mark’s teaching pierces the heart because it strips away our worldly sense of “justice” and places us before the wisdom of the Cross. The lawyer’s questions are not unlike our own: What do we do when wronged? What about fairness? What about the law? But the Elder directs him beyond human reasoning toward the spiritual law of Christ. For the wo…

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The Evergetinos: Book Two - Chapter XXXVII, Part II 1:00:49

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The Gospel Without Varnish The Desert Fathers present the Gospel in its rawest form. Their words strike the heart not because they soften Christ’s commands but because they echo them without compromise: do not resist the one who is evil, forgive seventy times seven, love your enemies, bless those who curse you. To modern ears, this sounds offensive…

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The Ascetical Homilies of St. Isaac the Syrian - Homily IV, Part X 1:00:45

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St. Isaac does not flatter us with easy consolations. He sets before the monk the radical alternative: almsgiving is like the rearing of children, but stillness is the summit of perfection. One can pour out possessions, but if one’s senses remain open to the world, unbarred gates, then the enemy will always find a way in. It is not enough to scatte…

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The Evergetinos: Book Two - Part XXXVI, Part II and XXXVII, Part I 51:46

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The Fathers in the Evergetinos remind us that the measure of our discipleship is often revealed in how we respond to insult and injury. The world teaches us to defend ourselves, to demand justice, to take vengeance so as not to appear weak. But the Gospel calls us to something altogether different, something that cuts against every instinct of prid…

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The Ascetical Homilies of St. Isaac the Syrian - Homily IV, Part IX 1:08:15

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St. Isaac speaks with the voice of one who has tasted what he teaches. His words carry both severity and sweetness, and at their heart lies a single call: to love God with such singleness that all else is left behind, and to find rest in Him alone. He begins by speaking of reading. For the one who prays, reading is no small companion. Instead of be…

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The Evergetinos: Book Two - Part XXXV, Part V and XXXVI, Part I 1:01:25

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The Evergetinos gives us stories that cut to the heart of Christian life: how do we respond when insulted, wronged, or treated unjustly? The world would have us defend our honor, insist on our rights, repay injury with injury. But the Fathers reveal another way — the way of Christ — in which anger is cut out at the root, vengeance rejected, and the…

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The Stardom101 Magazine Podcast w/ Bria Cheri | Episode 250 15:15

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Bria Cheri on the release of her new song is called "Boy Toy", most anticipated debut album, upcoming shows & much more. CONNECT AND FOLLOW HER ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/briacheri_/?hl=en Twitter https://twitter.com/BriaCheri_/status/1863324911466328075 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_zbYlh2X7FYd6GS6E1lFtg FOR …

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The Ascetical Homilies of St. Isaac the Syrian - Homily IV, Part VIII 1:05:44

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St. Isaac’s words fall like a plough upon the heart. He does not speak of religion as ornament, nor of spiritual life as a gentle addition to human comforts. His vision pierces through to the marrow: the Kingdom of God is hidden within, yet it is veiled from us by attachments, by the clamor of outward concerns, by the fog of our restless desires. T…

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The Evergetinos: Book Two - Part XXXV, Part IV 1:04:46

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The Fathers teach that anger is a form of idolatry. Just as the pagans once bowed before false gods, so too does the man who gives himself to wrath bow before the idol of rage, making himself a slave rather than a disciple of Christ. To renounce anger is to trample down idols and become a bloodless martyr, confessing Christ not with words but with …

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The Ascetical Homilies of St. Isaac the Syrian - Homily IV, Part VII 1:02:26

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St. Isaac the Syrian leads us into a subtle yet decisive truth about the spiritual life: to taste of God rightly, one must be weaned from the world—not only from its visible distractions and passions, but also from the premature grasping of spiritual visions and insights. Renunciation, for Isaac, is not merely the abandonment of external goods; it …

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The Evergetinos: Book Two - Part XXXV, Part III 58:02

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The fathers speak with one voice concerning the passion of anger: it blinds the eyes of the soul and expels the grace of the Spirit. St. Cassian tells us that even a “just cause” for anger blinds no less than an unjust one; whether gold or lead is pressed over the eyes, sight is equally obstructed. So too when anger burns, whether cloaked in righte…

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The Ascetical Homilies of St. Isaac the Syrian - Homily IV, Part VI 1:00:43

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Synopsis of Tonight’s Group on The Ascetical Homilies of St Isaac the Syrian Homily 4 paragraphs 23 and following: St. Isaac teaches us that true spiritual perception, when granted by grace, is marked not by outward signs of exaltation, but by tears, peace of the senses, and the silence of the body before the living God. Such tears are not emotiona…

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The Evergetinos: Book Two - Part XXXV, Part II 1:02:45

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The Fathers are unyielding in their teaching: anger must never be given room in the heart. It is a passion rooted in pride, and when indulged, it blinds the soul, drives away the Holy Spirit, and turns one into a worshipper of rage as if it were an idol. Abba Poimen reminds us that it is not enough to endure the turmoil anger creates—we must learn …

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The Ascetical Homilies of St. Isaac the Syrian - Homily IV, Part V 1:06:13

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St. Isaac’s counsel confronts the modern temptation toward self-promotion, verbal dominance, and the illusion of expertise. In a time when our culture prizes quick answers, visible influence, and a polished public persona, his words cut against the grain. He reminds us that the deepest authority is not rooted in rhetoric or clever disputation, but …

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The Evergetinos: Book Two - Part XXXV, Part I 1:05:37

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Synopsis Of Tonight’s Group on The Evergetinos Volume II Hypothesis XXXV Section A paragraphs 1-5: “One should never become angry or shout at anyone. An irascible man, even if he should raise the dead is not acceptable before God!” Such thoughts from the fathers already set the tone of this hypothesis and begin to challenge our sensibilities; the w…

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The Stardom101 Magazine Podcast w/ Crystal Alessandra | Episode 249 15:44

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Crystal Alessandra on navigating the workplace during the loss of a loved one, relaunching her children's book "My Nanny is The Best", expansion of her brand with new products & much more. CONNECT AND FOLLOW HER ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crystal_alessandra FOR PODCAST SPONSORSHIPS: Submit Ad Inquiries to: https://form.jot…

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The Ascetical Homilies of St. Isaac the Syrian - Homily IV, Part IV 1:04:42

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St Isaac the Syrian’s words strike with such power and seek to draw us away from what we desperately cling to as human beings - vainglory. Our focus upon ourselves, our particular needs and desires, makes us gather “abominable treasures“ for ourselves that defile our hearts. But more than defiling our hearts, such a vainglory prevents us from exper…

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The Stardom101 Magazine Podcast w/ Al Laye | Episode 248 15:25

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Al Laye on his latest single, upcoming movies, 2026 tour, new EP, Nubian God Entertainment LLC & much more. CONNECT AND FOLLOW HIS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/allayemusic FOR PODCAST SPONSORSHIPS: Submit Ad Inquiries to: https://form.jotform.com/221666947196167 Ready to set up your interview and become a guest on this show?…

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The Stardom101 Magazine Podcast w/ Mr.V.Banks | Episode 247 12:59

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Mr.V.Banks on his new Album called Demented Wayz, mixtape, upcoming projects, Nothing Except Money Management LLC & much more. CONNECT AND FOLLOW HIS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BVTCq3EjM/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mr.v.banks/profilecard/?igsh=MXRoYXl6ZjQwcWFjZg== Twitter https://www.twitter.com/veebanks YouTube htt…

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The Evergetinos: Book Two - Part XXXIV, Part II 1:01:01

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Synopsis of Tonight’s Group on The Evergetinos Volume II Hypothesis XXXIV Sections A6-F Conclusion: When we come across the high standards of the desert fathers, especially if they are jarring to our own sensibilities, we can tend to not just to read their writings critically but to dismiss them as hyperbolic or extreme. Yet it is precisely the int…

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The Ascetical Homilies of St. Isaac the Syrian - Homily IV, Part III 1:07:00

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In the writings of Saint Isaac the Syrian, we see so beautifully the desert fathers emphasis on praxis; that is, how we concretely live out our faith in our day-to-day life and relationships. They knew that Christ can be lost to the mind and the heart not only through sin but also simply in the warp and wolf of day-to-day life. We surround ourselve…

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The Evergetinos: Book Two - Part XXXIV, Part I 1:02:02

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The desert fathers were incredibly sensitive to the simple things in life that we often take for granted; the ways that we speak with others and treat them. In this sense, they were psychologically astute; realizing that in the warp and woof of day-to-day life, it is often the small things that affect relationships the most and so also a place wher…

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The Ascetical Homilies of St. Isaac the Syrian - Homily IV, Part II 1:04:58

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Renunciation: The word has certain connotations that are often tied to deprivation or unhappiness. What we find in the writings of the great ascetics, St. Isaac especially, is something quite different; the weaning of ourselves from the things that we are attached to in the world in order to become more attached to God, to what endures and fills th…

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The Evergetinos: Book Two - XXXII, Part X and XXXIII, Part I 1:18:34

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As we completed hypothesis 32 and considering the fathers’ teaching on contrition being a source of spiritual labor and protection, we made a segway into the most beautiful and compelling of stories found in the Evergetinos. The story captures why we must maintain a spirit of humility and contrition to the very end of our lives. Regardless of the d…

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The Stardom101 Magazine Podcast w/ Petty Murphy | Episode 246 22:41

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Petty Murphy on his upcoming movie projects, comedy shows, the return of his podcast "The Petty Murphy Project" & much more. CONNECT AND FOLLOW HIS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Website https://www.pettymurphyproductions.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thepettymurphyproject Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepettymurphyproject YouTube https://www.yout…

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The Stardom101 Magazine Podcast w/ Dr. Erika L. Mcknight | Episode 245 25:41

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Dr. Erika L. Mcknight on ELM School of Real Estate, ELM Realty, Building Generational Wealth & much more. CONNECT AND FOLLOW HER ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Website https://www.elmschoolofrealestate.com FOR PODCAST SPONSORSHIPS: Submit Ad Inquiries to: https://form.jotform.com/221666947196167 Ready to set up your interview and become a guest on this show? Tex…

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The Ascetical Homilies of St. Isaac the Syrian - Homily IV, Part I 1:09:44

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Saint Isaac the Syrian begins this homily with the words: “The soul that loves God finds rest only in God.“ This thought permeates all that is to follow. Our weaning ourselves from our attachment to the things of the world and our own self-esteem and judgment opens our eyes to the love and freedom that is ours in Christ. To see this, Saint Isaac te…

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The Evergetinos: Book Two - XXXII, Part IX 1:04:53

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The Desert Fathers make it very clear that in every element of our faith life we are being drawn into the mystery of God and the kingdom. Therefore, we must become comfortable with living in mystery; of being immersed in a reality that is beyond intellect and reason and comprehended solely through the gift of faith and the light that God bestow upo…

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Phronema: Having the Mind of Christ 1:57:37

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Links provided to the group: Outline: https://mcusercontent.com/c38acab568d650f7ef65f39df/files/250d23a5-4286-ca11-aa97-511cb2db99e7/Phronema_Outline_2025.pdf Phronema in the Teachings of Archimandrite Zacharias Zacharou: https://mcusercontent.com/c38acab568d650f7ef65f39df/files/bcb1bdd1-e77a-1f58-b90d-8070e0f7f9d5/Phronema_in_Teachings_of_Zacharia…

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The Ascetical Homilies of St. Isaac the Syrian - Homily III, Part VII 1:05:55

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Perhaps there has been no greater or more beautiful exhortation written than Saint Isaac the Syrian’s homily on temptation. This may seem to be a rather bold statement, but Isaac’s words draw us into the very heart of a reality that even many men and women of faith do not see; that is, we are engaged in a spiritual warfare against the Evil One. Evi…

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The Evergetinos: Book Two - XXXII, Part VIII 57:37

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The beauty of the writings of the fathers and in particular the lived experiences of the monks as described in the Evergetinos brings to life the spiritual life in an unparalleled fashion. They show us that there is no part of the spiritual life that can be seen outside the context of our relationship with God. In other words, there is no spiritual…

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The Ascetical Homilies of St. Isaac the Syrian - Homily III, Part VI 1:06:22

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Knowledge of God comes through the experience of God. When faith remains an abstraction, an idea, it is destined to remain lifeless and loses its capacity to transform and heal. It is the Lord Himself - He who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life - who must teach us. Outside this path, we will lack all understanding. What we are called to contemplat…

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The Evergetinos: Book Two - XXXII, Part VII 1:01:44

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When reading the fathers, it is as if we are swimming in the living waters of their faith and love for God. In this sense we are in a privileged position: we are able to catch a glimpse of what might otherwise be completely incomprehensible to us. Yet the warmth of the light of their faith is undeniable; for contrition is often understood and exper…

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The Stardom101 Magazine Podcast w/ Telesa Conway | Episode 244 13:36

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Telesa Conway on her very first novel "Diamond in the Dark", production goals, Loves Fashion LLC & much more. CONNECT AND FOLLOW HIS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/15SPSPFWNX/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tru_cinderella?igsh=dnBkMDFiMjdlOWRl&utm_source=qr FOR PODCAST SPONSORSHIPS: Submit Ad Inquiries…

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The Stardom101 Magazine Podcast w/ Bigrick | Episode 243 21:00

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Bigrick on his new album, compilation projects, upcoming events & much more. CONNECT AND FOLLOW HIS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rikkicollins9 YouTube https://youtu.be/kR9fkH2b4ds?si=A8EUSCuHx2rfnGAB FOR PODCAST SPONSORSHIPS: Submit Ad Inquiries to: https://form.jotform.com/221666947196167 Ready to set up your interview and …

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The Stardom101 Magazine Podcast w/ A.R.WE$T | Episode 242 22:25

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A.R.WE$T on her latest books, ministry work, strong faith in God & much more. CONNECT AND FOLLOW HER ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Website https://www.goodguyzmusic.com/arwestmusic FOR PODCAST SPONSORSHIPS: Submit Ad Inquiries to: https://form.jotform.com/221666947196167 Ready to set up your interview and become a guest on this show? Text #S101MPodcast to 1-(80…

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The Stardom101 Magazine Podcast w/ Ms. V | Episode 241 20:07

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Ms. V on her latest books, ministry work, strong faith in God & much more. CONNECT AND FOLLOW HER ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bleav_tmh FOR PODCAST SPONSORSHIPS: Submit Ad Inquiries to: https://form.jotform.com/221666947196167 Ready to set up your interview and become a guest on this show? Text #S101MPodcast to 1-(804) 800-…

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The Stardom101 Magazine Podcast w/ Erika Cruz | Episode 240 25:08

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Erika Cruz on her career highlights in modeling, acting, being a pageng contestant, upcoming shows & much more. CONNECT AND FOLLOW HER ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Bhad2_dabone FOR PODCAST SPONSORSHIPS: Submit Ad Inquiries to: https://form.jotform.com/221666947196167 Ready to set up your interview and become a guest on this …

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The Stardom101 Magazine Podcast w/ Greatness | Episode 239 20:11

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Greatness on 3 projects he released in the past year "Thiz Iz Not A Drill", "Mundane Thoughts: Chapter 2" and "C2MT: Deluxe EP" & much more. CONNECT AND FOLLOW HIS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/12KYX2Bs19M/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/greatness_a_1x3?igsh=MWNibDByejB2ZzVkZA== FOR PODCAST SPONSORSHIPS: Submit Ad In…

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The Stardom101 Magazine Podcast w/ Knowbody | Episode 238 34:09

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Knowbody on his next showcase taking place in September, inaugural live over beat cypher in August, upcoming shows & much more. CONNECT AND FOLLOW HIS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram Https://instagram.com/3ye_m_knowbody YouTube https://youtube.com/@eye_m_knowbody?si=iXXs0XB2aOCIN-bi FOR PODCAST SPONSORSHIPS: Submit Ad Inquiries to: https://form.jotform.…