Best Ethan Bridge Podcasts (2025)

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You Can Change - Pastor Ethan Welch 37:04

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In Romans 6, Paul helps us understand this critical truth: in order to change, grow, and experience a gospel-centered life, you must change the way you see yourself. You are no longer defined by what you have done or what has been done to you. You are now in Christ. Your identity is rooted in what Christ has done and what He has done to you. If you…

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Evidence, Uncertainty, and Nutrition Science | Gordon Guyatt, MD 41:02

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What do we know about health, nutrition, and medicine — and how confident should we be? In this episode, Dr. Gordon Guyatt, the clinician-scientist who coined the term evidence-based medicine and co-created the GRADE framework, breaks down why so much health and nutrition guidance rests on weak foundations. We dig into the hierarchy of evidence, wh…

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ReThinking: Building confidence with mentalist Oz Pearlman 32:50

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Oz Pearlman has been called the World’s Greatest Mentalist—he’s performed for some of the world’s top celebrities and made it to the finals on America’s Got Talent. In this episode, Oz joins Adam live at Authors@Wharton to show off his tricks and discuss the real skills behind his rise to success. The two reflect on Oz’s time working on Wall Street…

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ProPublica's Jennifer Smith Richards on Oklahoma’s Push for More Patriotic, Christian Public Schools 59:29

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] Investigative reporter Jennifer Smith Richards of ProPublica joins Will and Josh to break down her major reporting on Oklahoma’s controversial education overhaul under Superintendent Ryan Walters. She explains how Christianity was woven…

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Yepoka Yeebo: Anansi’s Gold 45:00

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The popular former president of Ghana was once accused of hiding gold from the West African country’s government. But it turns out that he was targeted by an audacious con artist who pulled off one of the 20th century's longest running and most spectacular frauds. Author Yepoka Yeebo tells me the story in her book: Anansi's Gold. Support this podca…

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Corregan Brown on Building Better Arguments: Bridging Principles, Power, and Polarization 51:16

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] How do we argue without tearing each other apart? Corregan Brown joins us to explore the art of disagreement in an age of outrage. He breaks down the difference between arguing policy and clarifying principles, showing how many of our p…

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China’s Crackdown on Zion Church: William Nee on the Fight for Religious Freedom 53:51

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] In this episode of Faithful Politics, Will and Josh talk with China expert William Nee about the major October 2025 crackdown on Beijing’s Zion Church, one of the largest underground Christian networks in China. William explains what ac…

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WICKED FOR GOOD w/ Shaurya Chawla 1:07:30

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WB's decision to split the WICKED movie into two parts seems to be paying off big time at the box office. But was it the right choice for the material from an artistic standpoint? Shaurya Chawla returns to discuss, in our spoiler-filled review of WICKED FOR GOOD. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7-nz_rEJDa8…

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WICKED FOR GOOD w/ Shaurya Chawla 1:07:30

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WB's decision to split the WICKED movie into two parts seems to be paying off big time at the box office. But was it the right choice for the material from an artistic standpoint? Shaurya Chawla returns to discuss, in our spoiler-filled review of WICKED FOR GOOD. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7-nz_rEJDa8 Support this show http://supporter.acas…

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Ethan Hollander on Democracy, Autocracy, and America’s Authoritarian Temptation 1:04:34

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] In this return visit to Faithful Politics, political scientist Dr. Ethan J. Hollander helps us take a hard, honest look at the health of American democracy—and why so many people around the world are tempted by strongman rule. Drawing o…

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Food Intelligence: Why Ultra-Processed Foods Make Us Overeat | Kevin Hall, PhD 1:42:57

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Why do ultra-processed foods make us eat more — even when calories, sugar, fat, and protein are matched? In this episode, Dr. Kevin Hall, author of Food Intelligence and one of the most influential scientists in metabolism and obesity research, breaks down the mechanisms driving overeating — and shares brand-new findings from his latest NIH study. …

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ReThinking: Why are people acting like everything’s fine? with Rahaf Harfoush 41:21

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In our rapidly changing world, it might make you feel crazy to look around and see others going about life as usual. There’s actually a term for this phenomenon: hypernormalization. In this episode, Adam talks with Rahaf Harfoush, a digital anthropologist and expert on toxic productivity culture, about the immense pressures of living through “unpre…

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Rod Sadler: Depraved Obsession 55:58

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For more than a decade, a serial killer stalked teenage boys in Michigan. Ronald Lloyd Bailey was eventually caught. But the story becomes more complicated because of Bailey’s experience at one of the state’s most respected psychiatric hospitals. Author Rod Sadler tells me the story in his book: Depraved Obsession. Support this podcast by shopping …

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It's All About Jesus - Pastor Ethan Welch 36:06

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If you’ve ever wondered why Christians make such a big deal about Jesus, Romans 5 gives the answer: everything in your life and eternity depends on Him. Paul shows that we are all born connected to Adam’s failure, but through faith we can be transferred into Christ’s life-giving victory. This sermon—It’s All About Jesus—will show why the gospel is …

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Conflict Resilience with Bob Bordone — How to Disagree Without Giving Up or Giving In 52:18

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] Can you stay in hard conversations without trying to “win” or walk away? In this episode, Harvard Law School Senior Fellow and USA Today bestselling author Bob Bordone joins us to unpack conflict resilience—the ability to stay grounded,…

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N4N043: Redundancy vs. High Availability Part 1 1:00:28

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In today’s chat, Holly and Ethan consider a question from listener Douglas who asks, “How do you approach designing a network for high availability and redundancy?” They start by defining differences between redundancy and high availability, and talk about Holly’s experience with her own customers. Then they share examples of how to achieve redunda…

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PREDATOR: BADLANDS w/ Patrick Scott Patterson 1:18:00

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The PREDATOR franchise is moving full steam ahead, with Dan Trachtenberg directing PREY (2022) and KILLER OF KILLERS (2025) before the latest release - PREDATOR: BADLANDS. Friend of the show Patrick Scott Patterson returns to talk all things in the franchise, as we spoil every reason why we loved the latest movie. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be…

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PREDATOR: BADLANDS w/ Patrick Scott Patterson 1:18:00

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The PREDATOR franchise is moving full steam ahead, with Dan Trachtenberg directing PREY (2022) and KILLER OF KILLERS (2025) before the latest release - PREDATOR: BADLANDS. Friend of the show Patrick Scott Patterson returns to talk all things in the franchise, as we spoil every reason why we loved the latest movie. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be…

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Unpacking Nova: The Origins and Future of Ultra-Processed Foods | Carlos Monteiro, MD, PhD 1:03:23

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What is the definition of an ultra-processed food (UPF), and where did the concept originate? Why is the Nova classification system both a groundbreaking public health tool and a source of intense debate? And how can we use this framework to build healthier food systems around the world? In this episode of The Ty Beal Show, Dr. Carlos Monteiro, the…

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ReThinking: Talking people out of hate with Daryl Davis and former neo-Nazi Jeff Schoep 41:39

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The Ku Klux Klan is one of the tightest-knit White supremacist groups in America—once someone joins, they’re usually in for life. But since the 1980s, over 200 members have renounced their affiliation, and all give credit to the same man: a Black jazz musician named Daryl Davis. In this episode, Adam is joined by Daryl and Jeff Schoep, a former lea…

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Jim DeMint on What the Bible Really Says About Creation, End Times, and American Politics 58:33

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] Is the real crisis in American politics actually a crisis of biblical authority and interpretation? In this episode of Faithful Politics, Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram sit down with former U.S. Senator Jim DeMint to talk about his…

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Ceri Jackson: The Boy from Tiger Bay 59:25

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Almost 40 years ago, a brutal murder on Valentine’s Day shook the country of Wales. When a 20-year-old is murdered in a dark corner of Cardiff’s infamous Tiger Bay area, the police launch an investigation. But did they arrest the wrong people because they were desperate to close the case? Author Ceri Jackson tells me the story from her book: The Bo…

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Confidence in Chaos - Pastor Ethan Welch 41:37

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Romans 5 shows us that justification isn’t just a doctrine—it’s the turning point that ends our war with God and ushers us into peace, grace, and hope. Beginning with a story of someone still fighting after the battle was over, we’ll see how many believers continue striving as if God is still against them. Confidence in Chaos reveals the heart of t…

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Dr. Gavin D’Costa on the Jewish Roots of Christianity: From Sinai to Rome 1:00:32

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] What does it really mean to say Christianity is “rooted in Judaism”? In this conversation, Dr. Gavin D’Costa—Emeritus Professor of Catholic Theology at the University of Bristol and visiting professor at Rome’s Angelicum—unpacks the arg…

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Ultra-Processed People: Corporate Power and Public Health | Chris van Tulleken, MD, PhD 1:26:04

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What are ultra-processed foods (UPFs), and why is the concept so controversial? How does a diet high in these foods affect our bodies, brains, and hormones? And how can we build effective policies to improve public health without shaming individuals or fueling disordered eating? In this episode of The Ty Beal Show, Chris van Tulleken, MD, PhD, a pr…

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ReThinking: Living each day like it’s your first with Suleika Jaouad 42:01

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Suleika Jaouad is the author of the memoir Between Two Kingdoms and the new Book of Alchemy—she’s also a lifelong journaler. In this episode, Adam and Suleika reflect on how Suleika’s journaling practice has helped her through cancer, discuss the art and science of journaling, and brainstorm creative ways to incorporate it into reflection and relat…

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Can Theology and Compassion Coexist? A Candid Talk with Dr. Preston Sprinkle 1:02:37

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] Can Christians hold fast to biblical convictions about marriage and still radically love their LGBTQ+ neighbors? In this deeply honest and thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Preston Sprinkle, president of the Center for Faith, Sexualit…

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Dane Huckelbridge: Queen of All Mayhem 1:07:53

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We hear a lot about gunslingers and outlaws in the American West, and those stories are mostly about men. But there were female outlaws, too—like Belle Starr, probably the most famous of them all. Her murder was a mystery. But her life was extraordinary. Author Dane Huckelbridge tells me about Belle and his book: Queen of All Mayhem. Support this p…

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How To Know You're Saved - Pastor Ethan Welch 44:19

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Many people spend their lives wondering if they’ve done enough to be right with God. In Romans 4, Paul shows that salvation has never been about earning or achieving but about believing — the same way Abraham was made righteous. This message, How to Know You’re Saved, unpacks how real saving faith rests not on what we do for God but on what Christ …

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Jennifer Webb (D) and Kurt Kelly (R): The Politics of Proximity and Peace 1:09:28

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] What does it actually take to cool down American politics without compromising your convictions? In this episode, former Florida state representatives Jennifer Webb (D) and Kurt Kelly (R) join Faithful Politics to share how their unlike…

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BUGONIA w/ Matt F Basler 1:03:05

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The latest from Yorgos Lanthimos is here, pairing Emma Stone with Jesse Plemons, in this conspiracy theory laden thriller that will keep you guessing from beginning to end. Find out why we loved this movie.By Review St. Louis

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BUGONIA w/ Matt F Basler 1:03:05

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The latest from Yorgos Lanthimos is here, pairing Emma Stone with Jesse Plemons, in this conspiracy theory laden thriller that will keep you guessing from beginning to end. Find out why we loved this movie. Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=AB01s2hghAk Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…

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N4N042: Meet MACsec 52:19

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MACsec is a protocol for encrypting Ethernet frames on a local (though not always local) network. Ethan Banks and Holly Metlitzky have an ELI5 (explain like I’m 5) discussion as to what exactly is MACsec and how it differs from IPsec. They talk about when and whether you need to implement MACsec with all the... Read more »…

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Bridging Research and Policy in Global Nutrition | Purnima Menon, PhD 58:58

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How do we turn cutting-edge nutrition research into policies that improve people's lives? In this episode of The Ty Beal Show, Purnima Menon, PhD, Senior Director of Food and Nutrition Policy at IFPRI, shares her journey from reading recipe books as a child to becoming a world leader in advancing global nutrition at the intersection of science and …

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Christian Nationalism and Educational Policy in the United States with Dr. Kevin Burke 59:01

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] In this episode of Faithful Politics, Josh and I sit down with Dr. Kevin Burke from the University of Georgia, co-author of the National Education Policy Center report Christian Nationalism and Educational Policy in the United States. W…

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ReThinking: Malala Yousafzai on redefining resilience and prioritizing joy 44:13

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Malala Yousafzai is an activist for girls’ education and women’s empowerment, and the youngest Nobel Peace Laureate in history. In her new book, Finding My Way, is her effort to take control of her story after becoming a public figure at a young age. In this episode, Malala and Adam talk about the pressures of childhood fame, Malala’s struggles wit…

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The Most Important Sentence In The Bible - Pastor Ethan Welch 39:11

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Romans 3:21–26 has been called “the most important sentence in the Bible.” It’s been called the hinge on which the gospel turns. In these verses, Paul reveals how God makes unrighteous people righteous, not through rule-keeping but through grace, by faith, in Christ alone. This message exposes the false religion of moralism and celebrates the breat…

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Áine Cain and Kevin Greenlee: Shadow of the Bridge 1:04:18

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The murders of Liberty German and Abigail Williams in Delphi, Indiana shook the country. But the impact of the attention, the speculation and the fear is still felt in the community. Now podcasters Áine Cain and Kevin Greenlee have written a book about the case, but it feels different from other investigations. Their book does focus on the case, bu…

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Reinventing Protestant Germany: Dr. Brandon Bloch on the Church’s Role in Nazi and Post-Nazi Eras 1:03:19

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] In this episode of Faithful Politics, hosts Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram speak with Dr. Brandon Bloch, historian and assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, about his groundbreaking book Reinventing Protestant…

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SHELBY OAKS Starring Camille Sullivan, Brendan Sexton III, Keith David, Sarah Durn 1:29:59

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Film critic and YouTube pioneer Chris Stuckmann has made his way to the big screen with his feature-length directorial debut: SHELBY OAKS. Backed by the likes of Mike Flanagan and NEON, find out if he's got the good to make it in Hollywood. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NPeb4ONGp0g Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hos…

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SHELBY OAKS Starring Camille Sullivan, Brendan Sexton III, Keith David, Sarah Durn 1:29:59

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Film critic and YouTube pioneer Chris Stuckmann has made his way to the big screen with his feature-length directorial debut: SHELBY OAKS. Backed by the likes of Mike Flanagan and NEON, find out if he's got the good to make it in Hollywood. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NPeb4ONGp0gBy Review St. Louis

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ReThinking: Permission to play with Jacob Collier 43:28

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Jacob Collier is a Grammy-winning musician, an exceptional teacher and communicator, and a rousing innovator onstage. Jacob joins Adam in front of a live audience at TED to give an interactive performance and share his perspective on audience participation, his insights on communication, and his unconventional approach to making music that defies g…

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Muscle Health, Protein, and Longevity | Stuart Phillips, PhD 1:07:14

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How much protein do we really need? And is resistance training more important than we thought? In this episode of The Ty Beal Show, Stuart Phillips, PhD, renowned expert in muscle health and aging at McMaster University, breaks down the science of muscle preservation across the lifespan. Stuart shares his evolving perspective on protein's role in b…

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Ilana Trachtman: The Filmmaker Reviving Forgotten Civil Rights History 56:44

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] In this episode of Faithful Politics, hosts Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram speak with Ilana Trachtman, an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, about her newest documentary, Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round. The film uncovers the little-k…

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Rich Cohen: Murder in the Dollhouse 56:27

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The disappearance in 2019 of Jennifer Dulos is one of the most chilling stories I’ve ever read about. When the mother of five vanished from her wealthy Connecticut suburb, her estranged husband became the prime suspect. But when Fotis Dulos ended his own life, the mystery deepened. Author Rich Cohen has the inside story in his book, Murder in the D…

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We Gotta Go - Pastor Ethan Welch 35:44

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In Acts 13, the Holy Spirit ignites the church in Antioch to send out its best for the sake of the gospel—because when Jesus transforms your life, you can’t stay still. In this sermon, “We Gotta Go,” God calls us to recover that same sending mindset: empowered by the Spirit, proclaiming Jesus, and willing to be uprooted for the nations. And for eve…

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David Daley on Unrigging American Democracy and the Hidden Power of Gerrymandering 51:03

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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] In this eye-opening episode of Faithful Politics, Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram sit down with journalist and election reform advocate David Daley to unpack one of the most misunderstood forces shaping American politics—gerrymander…

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BLACK PHONE 2 Starring Mason Thames, Ethan Hawke, Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies 1:10:00

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BLACK PHONE was great - we loved it when it came out. But a sequel!? None of us thought that was necessary. Find out if we all agree when we review and spoil BLACK PHONE 2. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EHBgxEsw6m8By Review St. Louis

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BLACK PHONE 2 Starring Mason Thames, Ethan Hawke, Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies 1:10:00

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BLACK PHONE was great - we loved it when it came out. But a sequel!? None of us thought that was necessary. Find out if we all agree when we review and spoil BLACK PHONE 2. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EHBgxEsw6m8 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/reelspoilers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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N4N041: Switched Virtual Interface (SVI) and Integrated Routing and Bridging (IRB) 49:58

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If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between a Switched Virtual Interface (SVI) and Integrated Routing and Bridging (IRB), today’s show is for you! Ethan Banks and Holly Metlitzky start with some history and the basics of communication between layer 2 and layer 3 and then explain how the concepts of SVI and IRB... Read more »…