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The official podcast of the California Conventions Blog, an independent anime and comic conventions blog. Our mission is to provide anime and comic conventions; anime and comics in general; cosplay; tech; and gaming coverage.
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Mike A. Verdicchio

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It's Mike A. Verdicchio, author, teacher, former broadcaster, presenting short podcasts, under 5 minutes, about what God has to say about topics you might be interested in - not my words, but His Word. Full length teachings (audio and video) available on my blog, ConfidenceAndJoy.com If you like these podcasts, please subscribe. Thanks for listening!
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In 2025, as the world is devastated by continuing wars, many are simultaneously commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Returning to this edition of Unbelievable, recorded as marks of Remembrance took place across the world to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of WW1 in 2018, Justin Brierley discussed just war theory, Dar…
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CW: Sexual abuse, abuse, suicide, alcoholism Fran and Jason explore the Tulpar in Mouthwashing, the indie horror hit from 2024. Welcome aboard. Spoilers begin at 00:59:00 Credits ‘Mouthwashing’: A repugnant, tragic play that wants to hurt you https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/video-games/2024/12/11/mouthwashing-story-themes-johanna-kasur…
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For centuries people have asked questions like, “Why are we here? What is beyond the grave?” This podcast gives some great insight to those and other questions. (4:51) Some links below to other related teachings. Subscribe to this podcast! It’s free and you’ll never miss an episode. If you have a comment, just use the Contact tab on the home page o…
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Should we be tampering with the genetic code of life? What are the ethical and theological implications of engineering artificial organisms?This episode of Unbelievable? explores the cutting-edge world of synthetic biology - from designing artificial microbes to help us live on Mars, to the deeper philosophical and ethical questions about humanity …
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Less than a year after this classic episode aired, Nabeel Qureshi, author of Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, one of the most compelling accounts of a Muslim’s journey to Christianity, announced he had stage IV stomach cancer. He passed away in September 2017. In this unforgettable episode, Nabeel brings his characteristic warmth and clarity as he eng…
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Is our obsession with personal autonomy leading to fulfilment—or fracture? Max Jeganathan (author of The Freedom Trap) and Andrew Copson (CEO of Humanists UK) explore the purpose, power, and pitfalls of freedom. While Max argues that unexamined individualism breeds anxiety, disconnection, and moral confusion, Andrew defends freedom as a means to ha…
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Back in October 2016, renowned historian Tom Holland penned an article for The New Statesman on why he changed his mind about Christianity. Holland is the author of popular books on ancient empires and says his research made him realise how unique Christianity was in its infancy. In this classic show Holland claims that, despite secular arguments t…
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Connect with me here in text… tell me where you are listening. This is the first sermon in the family vacation sermon series. It talks about six ways you can drive people crazy. It doesn’t just relate to family members it also can relate to anybody else who we interact with in our lives. Support the show www.Turning180.com…
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Why does a good God allow violence and suffering — even in the Bible?In this episode of Premier Unbelievable?, Andy Kind hosts a thought-provoking debate between humanist philosopher Richard Norman and Christian thinker Sara Stevenson. Together, they explore whether divine violence in the Old Testament undermines the credibility of Christianity, an…
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In this classic edition of Unbelievable? - The Big Conversation we ask: do we need God to make sense of life? In a 2018 debate, Jordan Peterson and Susan Blackmore explore the psychology of belief through the lenses of memes and archetypes. Peterson argues that religious structures underpin even secular life, while Blackmore sees religion as a cult…
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Can the reality of suffering disprove a good God? Oxford Philosopher Dr. Stephen Law and Christian minister Rev. David Robertson debate the problem of evil, the evil God hypothesis, and whether suffering is evidence for or against theism. Does Christianity provide a meaningful answer, or does the sheer amount of suffering make belief in God irratio…
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Listen to a compelling classic discussion between David Instone-Brewer, a New Testament scholar, and Bob Price, a professor of biblical criticism. This Unbelievable focuses on the scandals surrounding Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, as argued in David's book, 'The Jesus Scandals.' David posits these events based on their embarrassing nature fo…
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Today Fran and Jason talk a walk through Wyoming with Delilah and Henry in Campo Santo's Firewatch from 2016. Don't forget to use your antlers! Spoilers begin at 1:19:00 Credits Field Notes: How Devs Recreate Wilderness In Gameshttps://www.rockpapershotgun.com/making-of-ethan-carter-firewatch#more-243319M Firewatch: hope and heartbreak in the Ameri…
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As Easter approaches, we explore the significance of Jesus’ death and resurrection in Christianity and Islam. Bible scholar Rev Dr David Instone-Brewer joins Islamic apologist Ijaz Ahmed for a thought-provoking debate on the crucifixion, resurrection, and the divinity of Jesus. Is the resurrection a historical fact or a later theological idea?📚 Dav…
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On this epsiode of the CaliConBlogCast, we preview SacAnime Roseville 2025 - the first ever preview of SacAnime's nothern cousin as part of the preview is about the convention itself and the other half is about...food. Also we continue to talk about the Nintendo Switch 2 (or at least try to), look into the trends of various of art done in ChatGPT, …
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When Jesus Christ instituted a memorial during the Last Supper, and said, “This is my blood,” and, "This is my body,” what did he mean? (4:43) Subscribe to this podcast! It’s free and you’ll never miss an episode. If you have a comment, just use the Contact tab on the home page of www.ConfidenceAndJoy.com On that website you'll find full length tea…
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This week on Premier Unbelievable?, Andy Kind hosts a bold and honest conversation about sex, sexuality, and discipleship in the Church.Joining him are Rev Dr Christopher Landau, author of Compassionate Orthodoxy and Sexuality, who defends the Church’s traditional teaching with pastoral conviction—and Rev Dr Charlie Bell, author of Queer Holiness, …
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On this episode of the CaliConBlogCast, we hold our 3rd annual CCB Waifu Tier List Ranking Show with a combination of known picks and blind picks to keep things spicy. Will anyone join Relena in trash tier? Will any of our blink picks turn heads? And do we make any compromises? Plus we talk about our weekend in San Francisco for the Legends in Anim…
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As we prepare a fresh episode exploring the legacy of Intelligent Design, we’re diving back into the archives to revisit this compelling 2020 conversation between biochemist Michael Behe and biologist Joshua Swamidass.In 2005, the high-profile Kitzmiller v. Dover trial challenged the Dover School District’s attempt to introduce Intelligent Design (…
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There are many, many differing opinions and theologies regarding so many topics. If you really want to know the truth, it takes a right understanding of His Word. (4:20. Subscribe to this podcast! It’s free and you’ll never miss an episode. If you have a comment, just use the Contact tab on the home page of www.ConfidenceAndJoy.com On that website …
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Are we stuck in an endless culture war? Has politics overshadowed Jesus in the Church? In this episode of Unbelievable?, host Andy Kind talks with Ben Chang and Jonty Langley about cancel culture, identity politics, and the Church’s role in these debates. Is cancel culture accountability or censorship? How should Christians engage with social justi…
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On that Sunday morning when Peter went to the tomb of Jesus Christ, he saw something remarkable. Something absolutely awesome! (4:29). Subscribe to this podcast! It’s free, you’ll never miss an episode. If you have a comment, just use the Contact tab on the home page of www.ConfidenceAndJoy.com On that website you'll also find full length teachings…
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Can belief and unbelief follow the same path? In this Unbelievable? episode, Justin Brierley hosts a fascinating conversation from 2014 between Guillaume Bignon, an atheist-turned-Christian theologian, and Wade Padgett, a former devout Christian who became an atheist.🔍 What’s Inside? 🔥 Guillaume’s journey from atheism to Christianity—an unexpected …
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In Jesus Christ’s very busy time during his earthly ministry, there’s something he did on a regular basis. What an example for us in our busy lives. (4:24). Subscribe to this podcast! It’s free, you’ll never miss an episode. If you have a comment, just use the Contact tab on the home page of www.ConfidenceAndJoy.com On that website you'll also find…
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How close are we to legalising assisted suicide in the UK? Should dying be offered as a course of treatment by NHS doctors?The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is one of the most contentious pieces of legislation currently before Parliament. It seeks to amend the Suicide Act of 1961 so that 'encouraging or assisting suicide' would no longer…
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God's desire for us is to not be stressed about anything. Here are two great keys in dealing with stress. (4:22). Subscribe to this podcast! It’s free, you’ll never miss an episode. If you have a comment, just use the Contact tab on the home page of www.ConfidenceAndJoy.com On that website you'll also find full length teachings, both audio and vide…
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