Best Collin Hansen Podcasts (2025)

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Sit Me Baby One More Time Ep 04 - Mary Anne Saves the Day (The Baby-Sitters Club #4) 53:12

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Fresh off their victory over the Baby-Sitters Agency, the girls of the BSC turn on each other in this month's entry. Quiet Mary Anne has to get the group back together, negotiate with her well-meaning but strict single father, make and repair a new friendship, and engineer an unlikely meet-cute. And, of course, she needs to tend to some babysitting…

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322. More Than Enough: Vulnerability, Faith, and Leading Groups with Christine Hoover 36:32

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How do we lead small groups that embrace real life—the joys, the struggles, and everything in between? In this episode of The Group Answers Show, Brian Daniel sits down with Christine Hoover, author of the new Bible study More Than Enough, centered on 2 Corinthians. Christine opens up about her journey writing this study while navigating personal t…

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Church Could (Literally) Save Your Life 55:48

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Imagine you could save your life through one simple, regular act. You wouldn’t always want to do it. Every week you’d come up with multiple excuses. The night before would often be a struggle. Same with the morning before. Every time you finish you feel refreshed, energized, eager to undertake that day’s agenda. But then when it came time to do it …

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Ep 725 - The Haunted Baby (Choose Your Own Nightmare #13), by Edward Packard 1:16:59

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An official offshoot of the classic Choose Your Own Adventure series, the Choose Your Own Nightmare books cropped up for a couple of years in the mid-90s, an (alleged) response to the popularity of our old friend RL Stine’s Goosebumps series. Stine’s somewhat longer-lived Give Yourself Goosebumps sub-series would launch just months after the first …

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321. Discipleship in a Changing Culture: How Church Leaders Can Reach Cultural Christians with Pastor Dean Inserra 39:36

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What does it take to make disciples in a world shaped by therapy culture, shifting values, and cultural Christianity? In this episode of Group Answers Show, host Brian Daniel welcomes back Pastor Dean Inserra from City Church in Tallahassee, Florida, for a timely and thought-provoking conversation on the evolving landscape of discipleship and evang…

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Ep 724 - Dark Carnival, by Ray Bradbury 1:30:45

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Everybody loves our old friend Ray Bradbury! This time we’re taking a spin with his first short story collection Dark Carnival, a smattering of spooky tales that wound up scattered across a number of other collections throughout Bradbury’s career. Stories discussed in this episode include: The Small Assassin The Dead Man Skeleton The Scythe The Emi…

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320. Scott McConnell on Trends in Adult Discipleship and Group Ministry 37:05

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In a rapidly changing world, discipleship cannot remain static. The ways people gather, connect, and grow in faith have shifted dramatically, especially in the wake of the pandemic. For church leaders and group facilitators, this season has brought both new challenges and fresh opportunities to shepherd believers more intentionally. In this episode…

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How To Exit Tech 49:26

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When I see whiffle ball, and I hear the piano, I know we’re probably doing ok as a family. And when I turn on the news and see what Meta has been programming AI to engage in sensual conversations with children, I don’t feel bad about keeping my children away from social media. I wouldn’t have my job if not for social media. I’ve learned a lot. I’ve…

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The Golden Thread of the Western Tradition with Allen Guelzo 1:06:34

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Dr. Guelzo is back once again for another record setting appearance on LBE. Although he just moved across the country, Allen still made time to talk to Kevin about his latest two-volume mega-project with James Hankins, their new book The Golden Thread: A History of the Western Tradition. Listen in as Kevin and Allen talk about remembering, history …

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Ep 723 - Of Monsters and Mainframes, by Barbara Truelove 1:16:52

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A buzzy title that came to life thanks to BookTok but came to our attention because of a good-old bookstore shelf display, this week’s book (and the kickoff to Spooktober 2025) is what it says on the cover: it’s about monsters and also computers. If you didn’t associate either of these things with “found family,” then it’s also here to challenge so…

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319. Discipleship and Deconstruction: How Leaders Can Respond with Grace and Truth with Courtney Reissig 36:17

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Discipleship often requires walking with people through both clarity and confusion, moments of deep faith and seasons of doubt. Brian Daniel and Haley Malone sit down with author Courtney Reissig to explore the essential role of discipleship in the local church. Together, they discuss the growing need for biblical literacy, the tension between theo…

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John Thomson and the Shaping of American Presbyterianism with Stephen A. Fix 51:51

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If you are looking for a deep dive into the history of early American Presbyterianism, you have come to the right place! Listen in as Kevin talks with pastor, scholar, and writer S.A. Fix—who goes by the name Fix (really he does)—as they talk about the Old Side/New Side controversy, the Adopting Act of 1729, and John Thomson’s Explication of the We…

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Ep 722 - The Jungle Book, by Rudyard Kipling 1:09:56

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Rudyard Kipling's classic story collection The Jungle Book doesn't have a jazz orangutan named Louie, but it does have the bare necessities of imperialist fiction. The stories about Mowgli and other trailblazing animals all contain a whiff of "But what about the rigid hierarchy of nature?" And when every animal is personified...well...those simple …

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Sit Me Baby One More Time Ep 03 - The Truth About Stacey (The Baby-Sitters Club #3) 47:53

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The Club has encountered (gasp) competition! How will they manage to beat their new rivals, the Baby-sitters Agency? Also, Stacey's ready to spill her truth: her parents need to chill out. She's successfully managing her diabetes AND making friends AND crushing it as a baby-sitter, but their plan to see a new doctor in New York could ruin everythin…

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118 Jai Paul: A Biblical Understanding of Work 50:50

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On this episode of The Disciple-Making Parent Podcast, we explore a biblical understanding of work with a sermon from Jai Paul. In it, we’ll examine how our perception of work shapes not only our own lives but also the values we pass on to our children and grandchildren. Jai explains how work was established by God before the fall as a good and nob…

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Can You Rely on AI for Theology? 38:38

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Can you trust AI? Mike Graham, program director for TGC’s Keller Center, decided to find out. He asked seven major AI platforms seven basic questions about the gospel. Since AI platforms largely rely on the same technology and draw from the same body of information, he figured the answers would be similar. He was wrong. Not only were the answers di…

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Why Everything Never Feels Like Enough 40:59

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“Does it feel like you should be happy, you want to be happy, and you try to be happy, but somehow you can’t?” What a simple, common, yet poignant question. It’s in the preface to the new book Everything Is Never Enough: Ecclesiastes’ Surprising Path to Resilient Happiness, written by Bobby Jamieson. He is the senior pastor of Trinity Baptist Churc…

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Ep 721 - The Buddha in the Attic, by Julie Otsuka 1:10:29

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Some of us read a book. Some of us research the author and the historical context. Some of us sit in front of our microphones and record a podcast. Some of us edit it together and upload it to the website. Some of us write the description that goes up with it. Boy I hope this bit works! Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. Follow @overdue…

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Ep 720 - Cranford, by Elizabeth Gaskell 1:10:44

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Perhaps Elizabeth Gaskell’s best-known work, Cranford chronicles the lives of some Victorian era LMMs (Ladies of Modest Means). Their customs and relevance may be waning as Industrialization advances, but that doesn’t mean they won’t find ways to entertain us with their wit, their foibles, and their heart. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. …

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Inside the Jewel Vault with Eve Goldberg 45:15

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Step into the world of big diamonds, family legacy, and unforgettable heirlooms with our guest, Eve Goldberg — creative director and a principal at the legendary William Goldberg Diamonds - legendary business at the pinnacle of New York diamond industry. Following in her father's legendary footsteps, she and her family continue to offer the world's…

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318. How Podcasting Can Transform Discipleship and Church Ministry with Angie Elkins and Haley Malone 35:26

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In today’s digital age, the ways we disciple and equip others are constantly evolving. While Sunday gatherings and small groups remain central, new tools are opening doors for deeper connection and ongoing conversations. One of those tools—podcasting—has become a powerful medium for ministry, offering leaders fresh opportunities to disciple, teach,…

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The Fatherless Epidemic: Raising Up Men in Urban America 59:38

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Thirteen years ago, pastor Alton Hardy planted a church in an underresourced African American community near Birmingham, Alabama. Alton worried about the crime, poverty, and lack of education he saw around him. But more than that, he worried about families. And most of all, he worried about fathers. In 2023, the CDC recorded that 70 percent of Afri…

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Sing with Getty and Other Greats in This New Hymnal 42:40

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Music and family have always been connected for me. My grandfather taught me the Christian faith largely through our Welsh heritage of signing. Shortly before he died, our family gathered around the piano as my mother played and we sang many of his favorites from the Methodist hymnal. Every night with my own family we open the hymnal and sing some …

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Ep 719 - The Kaiju Preservation Society, by John Scalzi 1:11:12

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For anyone who’s ever loved a movie or TV show where people in silly outfits pretend to be giant city-crushing lizards and/or robots, this week’s book plays around in a pretty entertaining space. If the references to the mid-to-late-2020 stretch of the COVID pandemic and the 2020 US presidential election date it a little, and if every single named …

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117 Nate Akin: One Man's Story of Following the Lord 28:33

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On this episode of The Disciple-Making Parent Podcast, we sit down with Nate Akin to hear his powerful testimony and parenting insights. We explore Nate's journey from growing up in a Christian home to his college basketball career at Murray State, including his participation in the NCAA tournament against Georgia and Illinois. Nate openly shares a…

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The Boys Are Back in Town with Justin Taylor and Collin Hansen 1:15:56

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It’s been a long time since the last LBE episode—too long some (i.e., our mothers) might say. But after a summer hiatus, the three amigos are back in the podcast studio to talk about familiar topics like football, books, and “what time it is” in our world. They also touch on a few unfamiliar topics like weight loss and how funerals bring people tog…

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Ep 718 - The Four Million, by O. Henry 1:20:14

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The name O. Henry is synonymous with more than just a candy bar. It's become shorthand for a brief, punchy tale that ends with a magical little twist. And this collection, his second published, contains such classic examples as the "Gift of the Magi" and "The Cop and the Anthem." Can you guess the ironic twist ending of this podcast? This episode i…

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Sit Me Baby One More Time Ep 02 - Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls (The Baby-Sitters Club #2) 52:20

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The Club has been humming along for two months until a spat of terrifying phone-based burglaries have our sitters sittin' scared! Also, it's Claudia time! Between gigs, she must repair her relationship with her sister and figure out how to catch the eye of the dreamiest poet around: Trevor Sandbourne. These episodes posted first for our Patreon sup…

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Ep 717 - Bad Summer People, by Emma Rosenblum 1:02:22

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As a reader, you cannot get upset if you read a book called "Bad Summer People" and it's filled with terrible people and all the stuff that they do to each other over the course of One Fateful Summer. You are allowed, of course, to get upset if you summered in the same place as the author and you recognize the town and all the people in it and also…

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Tribute to Astronauts James Lovell & Alan Bean - Apollo 50 54:49

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With the recent 50th anniversary of the last Apollo mission, I will be continuing my Apollo 50 programming with a tribute to & interviews with Apollo hero’s that have left us but are not forgotten, Apollo 8 & 13 Astronaut Capt Jim Lovell & Apollo 12 & Skylab Astronaut Capt Alan Bean.By Andy Poniros, WPKN

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317. Mastering Small Group Leadership: Strategies for Building Community, Guiding Discussion, and Multiplying Disciples with Mary Wiley and Joel Polk 39:23

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Every small group leader knows the tension between leading with confidence and leading with humility. Great leadership isn’t just about guiding discussions or sharing biblical truths, it’s about creating a space where people feel known, valued, and challenged to grow. In this episode, we explore the heart of group leadership, from the natural tende…

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Ep 716 - An Extraordinary Union (Loyal League #1), by Alyssa Cole 1:21:41

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The secret Union organization Elle Burns spies for swears by the four Ls: Loyalty. Legacy. Life. Lincoln. But what about…Love? Enter Malcolm MacCall, a brash but lovable Scot posing as a Confederate soldier. And the rest, as they say, is historical fiction. Also it’s a pretty successful romance novel! Our theme music was composed by Nick Lerangis. …

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316. Deep Discipleship: How to Build a Bible-Centered Strategy for Small Groups and Church Leaders with JT English 34:38

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What does it really take to grow people into mature disciples of Jesus? Too often, churches unintentionally settle for surface-level engagement, leaving believers under-equipped for the mission God has called them to. In this episode, Pastor JT English challenges that norm by unpacking the principles of deep discipleship—a vision for shaping believ…

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116 Chap Bettis: Remembering and Proclaiming God's Works to Future Generations 32:15

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On this episode of The Disciple-Making Parent Podcast, we explore the profound importance of remembering God's works and sharing them with future generations. We examine how memory serves as a beautiful gift that connects our past experiences to present purpose. In this episode, Chap shares a powerful sermon from a church celebrating its 50th anniv…

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Ep 715 - Mrs. Caliban, by Rachel Ingalls 56:01

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We've all heard this story before—giant fish man escapes secret laboratory, giant fish man takes up with unfulfilled housewife, fish man and housewife have deeply meaningful affair, lots of people die. Tale as old as time! Suffice it to say the characters in Mrs. Caliban have a very different reaction to a giant fish than the characters in Jaws. Th…

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315. Rethinking Discipleship with Andrea Lennon 31:19

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Welcome back to another great episode of Group Answers Podcast with Brian Daniel. In this episode, Brian sits down with Andrea Lennon, director of Lifeway Women, to unpack what nearly a year of leading a national discipleship movement has taught her - about people, purpose, and leadership. Reflecting on the challenges of leading remotely, Andrea sh…

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Ep 714 - Jaws, by Peter Benchley 1:23:26

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The first blockbuster movie started with a blockbuster book about a fish busting up blocks in a small seaside town. Anyone familiar with Steven Spielberg's movie will recognize the basic plot of Benchley's original novel Jaws -- there's just a lot more chum in the water. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice …

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314. From Conversion to Commission with Dr. Scott Hildreth 32:15

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What does it take to live a life fully surrendered to the mission of God? In a culture that often prioritizes comfort, control, and convenience, many believers wrestle with the tension between knowing the gospel and sharing it boldly. In this compelling episode, host Brian Daniel sits down with Dr. Scott Hildreth to explore that very tension—inviti…

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115 Jared Kennedy: Children's Ministry and Its Importance in the Church 43:58

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On this episode of The Disciple-Making Parent podcast, we explore the critical balance between children's ministry and parental discipleship in the church. We speak with Jared Kennedy, author of "Keeping Your Children's Ministry on Mission: Practical Strategies for Discipling the Next Generation," who shares his journey from aspiring missionary to …

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50th Anniversary of the Apollo-Soyuz Mission and the Beginning of the End of The Cold War 55:19

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On the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo - Soyuz Test Project between the US & Soviets ...& the 56th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, Apollo - Soyuz Astronaut Vance Brand, Mission Control Apollo 11 Flight Controller Steve Bales & Apollo 16 & Apollo 11 Capcom Astronaut Charlie Duke discuss their experiences during the Apollo Missions to the M…

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Ep 713 - Bonjour Tristesse, by Françoise Sagan 53:42

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You know how sometimes you just want to bro out with your cool hot dad? How sometimes you just need to concoct a scheme where you encourage your casual boyfriend and your dad's casual ex-girlfriend to pretend to be in a relationship together, so that your dad gets jealous, so that he leaves his current more-serious girlfriend, who is really harshin…

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313. Discipleship, Culture, and the Church in the Digital Age with Collin Hansen 39:14

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In an age of constant digital noise and fleeting attention spans, what role does deep thinking and cultural engagement play in discipleship? In this episode of Group Answers, host Brian Daniel and guest Colin Hansen invite listeners into a rich conversation exploring the intersection of literature, culture, and faith. Colin draws from his extensive…

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Ep 712 - The Trial, by Franz Kafka 1:16:09

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He is Franz Kafka! Franz Kafka! He wrote The Trial. It’s a book about byzantine bureaucracy bearing down on lil old Josef K. Less of it takes place in a courtroom than you’d think. This episode is sponsored by Squarespace. Go to squarespace.com/overdue for 10% of your first purchase of a website or domain. Our theme music was composed by Nick Leran…

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Sit Me Baby One More Time Ep 01 - Kristy's Great Idea (The Baby-Sitters Club #1) 58:28

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We have convened a club whose charter is to learn about The Baby-Sitters Club. Join us as we met the Club's founding members and learn about Kristy's mortal enemy: her mom's new boyfriend. These episodes posted first for our Patreon supporters! If you want to hear the rest of them ahead of time (and a bunch of other stuff besides), visit Patreon.co…

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114 Robert Jones: Pursuing Peace in Our Everyday Conflicts 44:55

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On this episode of The Disciple-Making Parent Podcast, we explore the unavoidable reality of conflict in our lives and how to handle it biblically. We're joined by Dr. Robert Jones, author of "Pursuing Peace: A Christian Guide to Our Conflicts," who shares powerful insights about conflict management from a Christian perspective. We discuss how conf…

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312. Emotionally Healthy Discipleship in a Hurried World with Drew Hyun 38:41

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In the fast-paced world of ministry - especially in places like New York City - it can be easy to drift into doing rather than being, managing rather than ministering. As small group leaders and disciple-makers, we’re reminded that deep, lasting transformation often begins not with strategy, but with slowing down, embracing vulnerability, and learn…

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Ep 711 - Upright Women Wanted, by Sarah Gailey 1:05:03

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Gay anti-fascist librarians roam a speculative future version of the western United States in this week's novella. It's pretty close to as cool as it sounds, though the book will probably leave you wanting more in the end. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/overdue and get on your way to being your …

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BONUS: Advice for Apologetics with Wes Huff 1:27:10

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In a special crossover episode of The Everyday Pastorand Gospelbound, Wesley Huff joins Lig, Matt, and Collin to discuss the role of apologetics in pastoral ministry. How can pastors excel in giving a compelling reason for the hope within us—and train others to do the same? Drawing from both academic expertise and personal experience, Huff offers v…

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The Sillymarillion Episode 0 - J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Silmarillion, an Introduction 56:34

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For this new show-within-a-show, Craig and Andrew will be learning about the world of Middle-Earth! We're going to read J.R.R. Tolkien's posthumously published legendarium THE SILMARILLION. In this episode, you'll hear us discuss the creation of this epic fantasy, including the work done Christopher Tolkien to wrestle his father's work into a form …

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Ep 710 - A Boy's Own Story, by Edmund White 1:11:05

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The late Edmund White’s breakthrough 1982 novel is the first in a trilogy of autobiographical novels that depict key eras in his life as a gay man. A Boy’s Own Story is, as you might expect, about a boy - a boy whose longing for the men in his life leads to powerful (though perhaps not entirely positive) self-understanding. This episode is sponsore…