Best Walter Francis Podcasts (2025)

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Native Nations in colonial South Carolina 35:41

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(Courtesy of the author) This week we’ll be talking with Dr. Kathleen DuVal about native Americans in Colonial South Carolina. Long before the colonization of North America, Indigenous Americans built diverse civilizations and adapted to a changing world in ways that reverberated globally. And, as Kathleen will tell us, North American civilization …

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25 years of Walter Edgar’s Journal 32:03

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Walter Edgar and Alfred Turner( SCETV) This fall we are celebrating 25 years of Walter Edgar’s Journal! We thought that a good way to start that celebration would be to look back on the launch of our podcast. So, this week we bring you an encore of our final *broadcast* episode of May 2023. Our guest was the Director of SC Public Radio, Sean Birch.…

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The Alchemy of Tears with Rabbi Tirzah Firestone 1:24:29

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What does it mean to cry with God—and be healed by our tears? In this episode of Everything Belongs, we explore Chapter 7 of Richard Rohr’s The Tears of Things, called The Alchemy of Tears: How We Learn Universal Sympathy and Grace, which focuses on the "gift of tears" as a sacred pathway to healing and transformation. At Richard’s hermitage, co-ho…

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Witness to change: George Anson and colonial Charleston 47:51

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George Anson (1697–1762), 1st Baron Anson, Admiral of the Fleet(Attributed to Thomas Hudson / Royal Museums Greenwich) This week we’ll be talking with Nic Butler, the historian at the Charleston County Public Library. He has been digging into archives both here and in Britain, researching the life of George Anson. Anson, was an officer in the Briti…

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Unfinished Prophets: Elijah, Jonah, and John the Baptizer 1:17:33

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How do we learn from imperfect spiritual teachers and embrace our own incompleteness? In this episode, we're exploring Chapter 6 of Richard Rohr's final book, The Tears of Things, titled "Unfinished Prophets: Elijah, Jonah, and John the Baptizer." In an extended conversation at Richard's hermitage, hosts Mike Petrow and Paul Swanson dive deep into …

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Beyond the western wall: Henry Tisdale and the transformation of Claflin University 46:09

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Henry Tisdale with students on the campus of Claflin University(Courtesy of Claflin University) This week we’ll be talking with Dr. Henry N. Tisdale, former president of Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina. This Kingstree native has had a long and distinguished academic career, earning his undergraduate degree at Claflin in 1965 and, e…

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SC A-Z - Back stories 34:10

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(This week we are going to be exploring South Carolina from A to Z. That’s the title of our sister podcast from which we will select topics that deserve a longer look that just 60 seconds.This time out we'll discuss the ambitious man whose name adorns a Christmas decoration; the aristocratic Royal Governor who just didn't "get" South…

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Jeremiah: The Patterns That Carry Us Across with Dr. Walter Fluker 1:22:14

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How do we live with hope when the path forward demands surrender? In this episode, we explore Chapter 5 of Richard Rohr’s book, The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage, titled “Jeremiah: The Patterns That Carry Us Across.” Through conversation with Richard, we reflect on the prophetic vocation as a lifelong invitation to move fr…

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The South never plays itself: The South on screen 42:02

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Ben Beard(Courtesy of the author) This time out we are bringing you an encore from our broadcast archive featuring a conversation with Ben Beard, author of The South Never Plays Itself: A Film Buff’s Journey Through the South on Screen (2020, UGA Press). Beard’s idiosyncratic narrative—part cultural history, part film criticism, part memoir—journey…

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The Francis Marion papers: The legend, tactics and life of the Swamp Fox 49:08

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General Francis Marion offering to share his meal of sweet potatoes and water with a British officer.(Currier & Ives / Library of Congress) After two decades of research and investigation, the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust, in collaboration with the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250), has unv…

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Bonus: Fr. Richard and Greg Boyle Reflect on Lives Committed to Loving Action 1:17:44

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What wisdom emerges when contemplative action meets radical compassion? In this special bonus episode, we step outside the chapter-by-chapter rhythm of Richard Rohr’s final book, The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage, for a rare and intimate conversation between Fr. Richard Rohr and his longtime friend Fr. Greg Boyle. Together…

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Mother Emanuel: Two centuries of race, resistance, and forgiveness 1:04:41

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FILE - The men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., lead a crowd of people in prayer outside the Emanuel AME Church on June 19, 2015, after a memorial in Charleston, S.C. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)(Stephen B. Morton/AP / FR56856 AP) Few people beyond South Carolina’s Lowcountry knew of Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston—M…

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Welcoming Holy Disorder with Connie Zweig, Ph.D. 1:27:40

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How do we navigate spiritual transformation when everything seems to be falling apart? In this episode, we're exploring Chapter 4 of Richard Rohr’s final book, The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage, titled "Welcoming Holy Disorder: How the Prophets Carry Us Through." After our conversation with Richard, we're joined by Jungian…

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The Zombie memes of Dixie 38:48

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(GrimDreamArt / DeviantArt ) This week we will be talking Scott Romine, author of The Zombie Memes of Dixie (2024, UGA Press). The book traces the origin and development of several propositions, tropes, types, clichés, and ideas commonly associated with the U.S. South. Approaching these propositions as memes Scott argues that many of them developed…

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Exploring "South Carolina from A to Z" - Ep. 2 28:48

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Mary Chesnut and her husband James( Granger) This week we're going to explore South Carolina from A to Z. Walter and Alfred will take five topics from past episodes of our companion podcast, South Carolina from A to Z, and discuss each at length, giving these people and events from our state's history some room to "breathe." We'll tell you about th…

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A Critical Mass: The Secret of the Remnant with Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis 1:25:53

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How does God enact change when the mainstream seems lost? In this episode, we explore Chapter 3 of Richard Rohr's The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage, "A Critical Mass: The Secret of the Remnant." After our conversation with Richard about God's work from the edges, we're joined by Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis, pastor, author, and h…

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On the trail: Johnny D. Boggs' journey from the swamps of the Pee Dee to the Old West 36:23

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Author Johnny D. Boggs(Courtesy of the author) This week we'll be talking with Timmonsville native Johnny D. Boggs about his latest novel, Bloody Newton: The Town from Hell (2024, Psicom Publishing), his journey from a childhood in the Pee Dee, his life in Santa Fe, New Mexico,and his career as a celebrated author of Western fiction. Bloody Newton …

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"Tiny Experiments": a 1-1-1-1-1 pact 13:27

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Microwaving another bag of broccoli That was the 1 habit I wanted to work on. The rest of the 1-1-1-1-1 pact * 1 habit * 10 pages * 100 reps * 1000 words * 10000 steps Which adds up to 11,111 and maps to * Habit building * Reading * Weightlifting * Writing * and Walking Initially I'm aiming for 500 days but I want to do these daily for the rest of …

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Exploring "South Carolina from A to Z" 36:04

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Clayton "Peg Leg Bates" statue, Ft Inn, SC(Mike Burton / Flickr) This week we going to explore South Carolina from A to Z. That’s the title of our sister podcast and the title tells you all you need to know about what that podcast does: Letter by letter Walter goes through the South Carolina Encyclopedia, giving you bite-sized takes on the history …

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Amos: Messenger to the Collective with Rabbi Or Rose 1:20:25

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How do we confront systemic injustice without falling into despair or self-righteousness? That's what we're exploring in this episode as we dive into Chapter 2 of Richard Rohr's new book, The Tears of Things, titled "Amos: Messenger to the Collective." Mike and Paul begin by talking with Richard about Amos's unique approach: critiquing the collecti…

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The Tears of Things with Pete Enns 1:25:40

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How can we find wisdom amidst outrage and connect with the divine in the face of suffering? In this episode, we're exploring the self-titled first chapter of Richard's latest book, The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage, entitled "The Tears of Things." After our conversation with Richard, we're joined by Pete Enns, author, Old …

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The cost of the vote - George Elmore and the battle for the ballot 35:03

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Black voters in front of the Sunshine Laundry and Cleaners wait to cast ballots for the first time in a statewide Democratic primary, Aug. 10, 1948.(From the John Henry McCray Papers / Courtesy South Caroliniana Library, University of South Carolina.) This week author and journalist Carolyn Click joins us to talk about h…

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Backcountry war: The rise of Francis Marion, Banastre Tarleton, and Thomas Sumter in the American Revolution

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This week we'll be talking with Andrew Waters about his latest book, Backcountry War: The Rise of Francis Marion, Banastre Tarleton, and Thomas Sumter (2024, Westholme Publishing). In it Andrew weaves the history of three key leaders in the American Revolution into in a single narrative, focusing on the events of 1780 in South Carolina that witness…

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Good Trouble: An Introduction to The Tears of Things 1:20:30

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Welcome to a brand-new, year-long, season that we are devoting to Fr. Richard Rohr's new book, The Tears of Things. Each month, we'll be moving through a new chapter of the book with Fr. Richard himself, as well as CAC Faculty and Staff, and a range of guests who are living the teachings forward from the context of their lives. In this episode, we'…

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"Somewhere toward freedom" - Sherman's March and the story of America's largest Emancipation

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"Contrabands accompanying the line of Sherman's march through Georgia from a sketch by our special artist." - An illustation in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1865 March 18, p. 405.(Library of Congress) This week, we’ll be talking with Bennett Parten, author of Somewhere Toward Freedom: Sherman's March and the Story of America's Largest Ema…

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Francis with Jon Sweeney 1:19:29

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How do we put the genius of St. Francis to work in our own lives? In this final episode of our Third Season, Richard takes us through Chapter 13 of Eager to Love, "Francis: A Natural Spiritual Genius". Mike, Drew, and Paul then engage in a rich conversation with author Jon Sweeney, who shares his journey of writing about St. Francis and how it has …

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John Duns Scotus with Sr. Mary Beth Ingham 1:23:16

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What is the note you are being called to add to the great universal orchestra? Today Richard helps us unpack Chapter 12 of Eager to Love, "John Duns Scotus: Anything but a Dunce". Mike and Paul are then joined by Sr Mary Beth Ingham, who shares her journey of understanding Scotus. Ingham addresses the title of her book Scotus for Dunces: An Introdu…

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Season 2 Epilogue: Elevator to the Abyss 21:51

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Join us for a Season 2 digestif as we gather together the worst figures from our last 6 episodes and follow them into the afterlife. This is our fist full blown attempt at drama so let us know what your thoughts are and if you want to see more in the next season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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North of Main: Spartanburg's historic Black neighborhoods 39:19

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( Spartanburg County Library) This week, we’ll be talking with Betsy Teter and Jim Neighbors about their book, North of Main: Spartanburg's Historic Black Neighborhoods of North Dean Street, Gas Bottom, and Back of the College. In this book, co-authors Brenda Lee Pryce, Betsy Teter and Jim Neighbors tell the story of how post-emancipation black dis…

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Bonaventure with Sr. Margaret Carney 1:17:22

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How can we meet the Divine with both our minds and our hearts? Today Richard guides us through the Eleventh Chapter of his book, Eager to Love, entitled, "Bonaventure: To Return to Love is to Yield to the Source". We're then once again joined by the inimitable Sr. Margaret Carney, who delves into the life and teachings of Bonaventure, exploring his…

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Entering the World of Another with Omid Safi 1:24:11

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How can we build solidarity and connection with people of different faiths and cultures? Today on Everything Belongs, Father Richard Rohr guides us through Chapter 10 of his book, Eager to Love, "Entering the World of Another: Francis and the Sultan of Egypt." Hosts Mike Petrow and Drew Jackson then engage in a profound conversation with Brother Om…

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Settler violence, native resistance, and the coalescence of the Old South 38:29

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Massacre at Ft. Mims(Boston, L. P. Crown & Co. Philadelphia, J. W. Bradley /

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The Legacy of Clare with Sr. Margaret Carney 1:19:29

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What or whom do you want to reflect out into the world? Today we're exploring the 9th Chapter from Richard's book Eager to Love, entitled, "The Legacy of Clare: Living the Life at Depth." In this conversation, CAC hosts are joined by the dynamic Sister Margaret Carney, who shares her deep connection to Franciscan spirituality and journey into relig…

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Remembering Nathalie Dupree 45:46

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Nathalie Dupree walks the red carpet during the 2015 James Beard Awards at Lyric Opera of Chicago on Monday, May 4, 2015 in Chicago. (Photo by Barry Brecheisen/Invision/AP)(Barry Brecheisen/Barry Brecheisen/Invision/AP / Invision) This week we bring you a very special episode of the Journal – we will be remembering our friend and champion of Southe…

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The Integration of Feminine and Masculine with Jennifer Abe and Douglas E. Christie 1:29:21

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Have you adopted scripts around the terms feminine and masculine? Today we unpack Chapter 8 of Richard's book, Eager to Love, entitled "Lightness of Heart and Firmness of Foot: The integration of Feminine and Masculine", and we ask for our listener's grace as we imperfectly grapple with a subject inherently challenging to define. The conversation d…

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The Integration of the Negative with Kaira Jewel Lingo and Adam Bucko 1:24:38

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How can we stay open to, and perhaps even become curious about, our rough edges? Today we delve further into the themes of Richard Rohr's book, 'Eager to Love,' focusing on the integration of the negative and the spirituality of imperfection. We're joined by very special guests Adam Bucko and Kaira Jewel Lingo, who share personal stories of their e…

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Raptors in the riceland 32:04

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Rice field, South Carolina(The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs / Robert N. Dennis collection of stereoscopic views, Photography Collection, The New York Public Library) In his new novel, Raptors in the Ricelands, Ron Daise unfolds a story in a twenty-first century fictional community near Georgetown, SC - a story w…

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Charleston's Nathaniel Russell House: Kitchen house archaeology sheds new light on the life of the enslaved 45:56

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Cleaning and cataloging Nathaniel Russell kitchen house artifacts.( Courtesy of the Historic Charleston Foundation, Nathaniel Russell House) This time out we’ll be talking with Tracey Todd, the Director of Museums for the Historic Charleston Foundation, and Andrew Agha, an archaeologist working on the site of the Nathaniel Russell house, a National…

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Waiting in the Darkness, an Advent Bonus 1:19:52

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How can we be open to what the darkness of Advent offers? In this conversation, Richard Rohr, Mike Petrow, Drew Jackson, and Paul Swanson explore the themes of Advent and Christmas, sharing personal traditions and reflections on the spiritual significance of the season. They discuss the importance of longing, waiting, and the transformative power o…

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Marjory Wentworth: One River, One Boat 33:11

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Bridging divides? The Arthur Ravenel Jr., Bridge in Charleston connects the peninsula with Mt. Pleasant. While the Charleston area Republican electorate varies ideologically, in general, from other parts of the state, it nevertheless is part of what makes the state party so representative of the national party.(David Martin / Unsplash) This we…

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Romancing the Gullah in the Age of Porgy and Bess 40:28

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Todd Duncan (Porgy) and Anne Brown (Bess), 1935.(Photo courtesy the Ira & Leonore Gershwin Trusts) Dr. Kendra Hamilton’s book, Romancing the Gullah in the Age of Porgy and Bess, is a literary and cultural history of a place: the Gullah Geechee Coast, a four-state area that’s one of only a handful of places that can truly be said to be the “crad…

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An Alternative Orthodoxy With Brian McLaren 1:20:55

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How can we stay open to ongoing learning and growth, even when we don't have all the answers? In this episode, we’re joined by CAC's Dean of Core Faculty, Brian McLaren. Together, we continue our chapter-by-chapter exploration of Eager to Love with Chapter 6: “An Alternative Orthodoxy: Paying Attention to Different Things.” In this episode, we expl…

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William Lamport Part 3: The Church Does not Thirst for Blood 48:35

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Join us for our Season 2 Finale! This week we delve into the final part of William Lamport's life, his 17 years in an Inquisition prison. Beginning with the spectacle of William's public trail, where Spanish Criollos watched William use his public platform to air all of his grievances against the Inquisition. Then throughout his first decade in a M…

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Contemplation With Carmen Acevedo Butcher 1:23:49

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How does contemplation invite you to see the world, and yourself, differently? In this episode, we’re joined by CAC Affiliate Faculty member Carmen Acevedo Butcher. Together, we continue our chapter-by-chapter exploration of Eager to Love with Chapter 5: “Contemplation: A New Way of Seeing.” In this conversation, we explore the meaning and practice…

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Lincoln's unfinished work: The new birth of freedom from generation to generation 44:43

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Abraham Lincoln, February 9, 1864(Anthony Berger / Library of Congress) This week, we offer you an encore of an episode from our broadcast archive: A fascinating conversation with Dr. Vernon Burton, the Judge Matthe w J. Perry Jr. Distinguished Professor of History at Clemson University, and Dr. Peter Eisenstadt, affiliate scholar in the Department…

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William Lamport Part 2: The First Declaration of Independence in the Americas 52:45

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Welcome to William Lamport Part 2, where we discuss the radical politics and revolutionary potential of the mad lad William Lamport. Today we outline the colonial class structure, and racist caste system that had come to define life in the Spanish Empire during the mid-17th century. An ailing society in which everyone was willing to rebel but lacke…

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Southern/Modern: Modernism in Southern art from the first half of the twentieth century 35:57

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"Where the Shrimp Pickers Live," 1940, oil on canvas.(Dusti Bongé (1903-93) / Mississippi Museum of Art, Jackson, MS. Gift of Dusti Bongé Art; Foundation, Inc. 1999.012 ) This week we will be talking with Jonathan Stuhlman and Martha Severens about their book, Southern/Modern: Rediscovering Southern Art from the First Half of the Twentieth Century …

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William Lamport Part 1: An Irish Patriot and Mexican National Hero 46:04

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This week we begin our 3 parter on the life of William Lamport (AKA Gullién de Lampart, AKA Gullién Lombardo), an Irish Patriot and Mexican National Hero. But before we talk about Guillién de Lampart, The Precursor to Mexican Independence, we first have to talk about William Lamport, the Irish Rebel and North Sea Pirate, before then talking about G…

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Home Base With Rev. Dr. Randy Woodley 1:29:34

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What steps can you take to deepen your connection with the natural world? In this episode, we’re joined by CAC Affiliate Faculty member Rev. Dr. Randy Woodly. Together, we continue our chapter-by-chapter exploration of Eager to Love with Chapter 4: “Home Base: Nature and The Road.” This episode explores the wisdom of St. Francis and Jesus through t…

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Walter Edgar's Journal: Reconstruction beyond 150 32:33

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Photomontage of members of the first South Carolina legislature following the Civil War.( Library of Congress) In their book, Reconstruction beyond 150: Reassessing the New Birth of Freedom, Vernon Burton and Brent Morris have brought together the best new scholarship, synthesizing social, political, economic, and cultural approaches to understandi…