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On each episode of Critically Speaking, your host, Dr. Therese Markow, interviews foremost experts in a range of fields. We discuss, in everyday language that we all can understand, fundamental issues that impact our health, our society, and our planet. Join our weekly journey where we separate fact from fantasy for topics both current and controversial.
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The Haunting Truth of History
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"Joshua" Joshua 1:1-6 August 3, 2025 | Pastor Rey Colón
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Paul Acts 9:15-16 August 10, 2025 | Pastor Rey Colón
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Dr. Eve Espey: End to Reproductive Rights
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27:56In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Eve Espey discuss the impact of the US Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v Wade. Dr. Espey explains that 41 states have abortion bans, with 12 states imposing total bans and 28 states restricting based on gestational duration. She highlights the increased maternal mortality and health risks due to these rest…
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"Moses" Exodus 2:1-11 July 27, 2025 | Pastor Rey Colón
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In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Emily Callaci discuss the Wages for Housework movement, highlighting the 1970s campaign demanding payment for unpaid labor in the home or “housework”. Dr. Callaci explains the movement's relevance today, noting that women's unpaid work has significant economic consequences. The conversation explores the histo…
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"Abraham" Genesis 17:1-9 July 20, 2025 | Pastor Rey ColónBy Calvary Fargo Church (Fargo, ND)
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Dr. Peter Liang: Rise in Colon Cancers in the Young
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40:31In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Peter Liang discuss the rise in colorectal cancer among younger people, those below the age of 50. While colorectal cancer is a slow-growing cancer, it is still the third most common cancer for both men and women, and the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Due to the trend of decreasin…
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Mission of Truth and Hope | Pastor Rey Colón
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24:58“Mission of Truth and Hope” Titus 1:1-3 July 14, 2025 | Pastor Rey ColónBy Calvary Fargo Church (Fargo, ND)
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Dr. Joshua Woolley: Psychedelic Treatments for Mental Health
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52:36In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Joshua Woolley discuss his transition from neurology to psychiatry and his current focus on psychedelic drug therapies. He explains the mechanisms and effects of psychedelics like psilocybin and LSD, highlighting their potential to treat depression and other mental health conditions. Dr. Woolley describes con…
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"Where Is The Lord?" Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14 Preaching: Ross ReinhillerBy Calvary Fargo Church (Fargo, ND)
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In this episode, Therese Markow interviews Dr. Shaina Stacy about her studies on cancer risks in children depending upon the body mass index (BMI) of their mothers before and during pregnancy. Dr. Stacy explains how she obtained a sample of nearly 2 million mother-child pairs in the state of Pennsylvania, the largest sample size ever for such a stu…
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Philippians | Staying the Course Well - Pastor Tom Smithson
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38:24“Staying the Course Well” Philippians 4:2-23 June 29, 2025 | Pastor Tom Smithson
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Dr. Cheryl Hawkes: Maternal Obesity Harms Fetal Brain Development
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31:17In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Cheryl Hawkes discuss the increasing scientific evidence that maternal obesity affects the developing fetal brain. While many of the effects manifest early, in infant temperament and childhood cognitive (IQ) decrements, other effects do not show up until years later, in adult psychiatric and neurodegenerative…
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Philippians | Don't Look Back - Paula Harms
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31:45"Don’t Look Back" Philippians 3:1 - 4:1 June 22, 2025 | Paula HarmsBy Calvary Fargo Church (Fargo, ND)
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Dr. Diane Tober: Egg Donation Can Exploit Donors
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46:11In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Diane Tober discuss the global egg donation industry, highlighting its lack of regulations and exploitative nature. Dr. Tober details some of her research on egg donors, revealing severe risks and some life-threatening complications that can affect 10-12% of donors. They discuss how donors are often uninforme…
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Philippians | Shining Lights in a Watching World - Patrick Stahl
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22:45“Shining Lights in a Watching World” Philippians 2:12-30 June 15, 2025 | Patrick StahlBy Calvary Fargo Church (Fargo, ND)
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Kim Mutcherson: Millions of Frozen Embryos!
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54:48In this episode, Therese Markow and Kim Mutcherson discuss the legal and ethical implications of the increasing number of frozen embryos and the complications of assisted reproductive technologies. With an estimated over 1 million frozen embryos in the United States, this is a complex topic, particularly around state laws, embryo disposition, the f…
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Philippians | The Attitude that Builds a Church - Zach Ernst
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32:05"The Attitude that Builds a Church" Philippians 2:1-11 June 8, 2025 | Zach Ernst
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Dr. Chris Beyrer: Cuts to USAID Harm the Health and Prosperity of US Citizens
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40:57The opinions expressed by Dr. Beyrer are his own and not those of his employer. In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Chris Beyrer discuss the importance of USAID, highlighting its role in global health and development, particularly through programs like PEPFAR, which has saved 25 million lives and prevented millions of HIV infections. Dr. Beyrer…
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Philippians | A Gospel Worth Living For - Tyler Vastag
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37:08"A Gospel Worth Living For" Philippians 1:12-30 June 1, 2025 | Tyler Vastag
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Philippians | God's Not Finished Yet - Pastor Henry Jenkins
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31:22"God’s Not Finished Yet" Philippians 1:1-11 May 25, 2025 | Pastor Henry Jenkins
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Dr. Adam Berinsky: Political Rumors and Misinformation
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53:05In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Adam Berinsky discuss political rumors and misinformation. Dr. Berinsky defines rumors as unsubstantiated claims without evidence, emphasizing their social transmission. He identifies two factors influencing rumor belief: conspiratorial thinking and partisan polarization. Berinsky's research reveals that whil…
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In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. James Alcock discuss what near-death experiences are and the increase in them in recent years due to improvements in medical technology. While near-death experiences (NDEs) have been known about for a long time, we, as a scientific community, are starting to understand more about what they mean for neurologic…
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Holy Out Loud | Holy Humility - Pastor Henry Jenkins
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33:11"Holy Humility" Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-14 May 18, 2025 | Pastor Henry JenkinsBy Calvary Fargo Church (Fargo, ND)
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In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Deborah Lang discuss the rise of skin cancer, particularly melanoma, and its causes. Dr. Lang explains that skin cancers are derived from different skin cells: basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, both linked to UV exposure, and melanoma, which can be UV-independent and linked to genetic suscepti…
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Holy Out Loud | Holy Unity - Pastor Henry Jenkins
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37:40"Holy Unity" 1 Peter 5:1-5 May 11, 2025 | Pastor Henry JenkinsBy Calvary Fargo Church (Fargo, ND)
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Dr. Anice Lowen: Bird Flu - Should We Worry?
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18:36In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Anice Lowen discuss the bird flu outbreak, highlighting the virus’s spread from birds to dairy cattle and recorded cases of human infection. Dr. Lowen explains the differences between influenza A and influenza B viruses, talks about which type causes pandemics, and what we can do to try to prevent future pand…
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Dr. Joshua Weitz: Asymptomatic COVID-19 Spreaders
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32:23In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Joshua Weitz discuss his book "Asymptomatic: The Silent Spread of COVID-19 and the Future of Pandemics" and his work in understanding the risk of COVID spread from as early as spring of 2020. He highlights the double-edged sword of asymptomatic infections, discusses what governments could do to help mitigate …
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Holy Out Loud | Holy Perseverance - Pastor Henry Jenkins
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35:41"Holy Perseverance - Faith in the Fire" 1 Peter 4:12-19 April 27, 2025 | Pastor Henry Jenkins
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Dr. Ajit Nirmal: Arms Race Against Cancer
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18:31When we hear the term tumor or cancer, the image that often comes to mind is a bunch of bad cells next to normal ones, and growing. Like many things, it's just not that simple. How do the normal cells turn bad? Can our immune systems detect the cancer cell and kill it? Why does some initially successful chemotherapy stop working? Why does cancer sp…
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Resurrection Sunday | A New Beginning - Pastor Henry Jenkins
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25:49"A New Beginning" John 13:1-13 April 20, 2025 | Pastor Henry JenkinsBy Calvary Fargo Church (Fargo, ND)
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In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Jodi Gilman discuss the implications of cannabis use on health and safety. Dr. Gilman explains that THC, the main psychoactive compound in cannabis, binds to cannabinoid receptors in the brain, affecting areas involved in emotion, memory, and decision-making. Cannabis use can lead to long-term brain alteratio…
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Palm Sunday | More Than Words - Pastor Henry Jenkins
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20:40"More Than Words" John 12:12-19 April 13, 2025 | Pastor Henry Jenkins
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Dr. Robert Meade: Health Dangers from Rising Heat
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22:23In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Robert Meade, an expert in thermal physiology, discuss the dangers posed to human health by the rising heat. Dr Meade explains that extreme heat is a combination of air temperature and humidity, which can strain the body's ability to regulate temperature. He notes that older adults and women may be more vulne…
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Holy Out Loud | Holy Priorities - Pastor Henry Jenkins
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38:14"Holy Priorities" 1 Peter 4:1-11 April 6, 2025 | Pastor Henry Jenkins
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Dr. Brandon Sparks: Incels - Involuntary Celibacy
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30:45In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Brandon Sparks discuss the phenomenon of involuntary celibacy (incels). Dr. Sparks, an applied forensic psychologist, explains that incels are men experiencing long-term involuntary celibacy, often due to social exclusion and bullying during adolescence. Incels, primarily aged 18-30, are less likely to be in …
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Holy Out Loud | Holy Righteousness - Tyler Vastag
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37:58Holy Righteousness 1 Peter 3:8-22 March 30, 2025 | Tyler Vastag
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In this episode, Therese Markow discusses the impact of budgetary cuts on scientific research and the Nations Report Card from the Department of Education. She explains what the funding from the National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation supports, and argues how cutting overhead costs to 15% shuts down scientific progress. She al…
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Holy Out Loud | Holy Marriage Pt. 2 - Pastor Henry Jenkins
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43:14Holy Marriage Pt 2 1 Peter 3:1-7 March 23, 2025 | Pastor Henry Jenkins
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We all believe in something, from Santa Claus, to the global shape of the earth, to babies needing to be taken care of for survival. While some of our beliefs are intuitive or have evidence, many are not. Sometimes the evidence that we believe to be true is faulty. In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. James Alcock discuss how these beliefs are b…
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Holy Out Loud | Holy Marriage - Pastor Henry Jenkins
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44:02"Holy Marriage - Honor at Home" 1 Peter 3:1-7 March 16, 2025 | Pastor Henry JenkinsBy Calvary Fargo Church (Fargo, ND)
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Dr. Loretta Mayer: Contraceptive Rat Control
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29:23In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Loretta Mayer discuss the growing problem of urban rat populations, exacerbated by climate change and the ineffectiveness of traditional poisoning methods. Dr. Mayer discusses the non-lethal contraceptive method for rats and mice, developed from her research on reproductive physiology, and successful field te…
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Holy Out Loud | Holy Endurance - Pastor Henry Jenkins
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43:54"Holy Endurance" 1 Peter 2:18-25 March 9, 2025 || Pastor Henry JenkinsBy Calvary Fargo Church (Fargo, ND)
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Charles Piller: Alzheimer's Treatments Slow in Coming
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41:14In this episode, Therese Markow and Charles Piller discuss the slow progress of Alzheimer’s treatments. Based on his research and findings as an investigative journalist, as well as his newest book, Doctored: Fraud, Arrogance, and Tragedy in the Quest to Cure Alzheimer’s, they discuss the complexity of the disease, msiconduct in the research, and t…
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Holy Out Loud | Holy Submission - Pastor Henry Jenkins
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36:49"Holy Submission - For the Lord’s Sake" 1 Peter 2:13-17 March 2, 2025 | Pastor Henry Jenkins
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Dr. Paul Offit: Hidden Dangers of Measles
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24:56In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Paul Offit discuss the MMR vaccine, the history of it, and the current decay of measles herd immunity today. Many parents are refusing to vaccinate their children, referencing politicians, actors, and social activists who lack correct information regarding the vaccine. Even if an unvaccinated child recovers f…
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Holy Out Loud | Holy Living - Pastor Henry Jenkins
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33:55“Holy Living - Honor that Stands Out” 1 Peter 2:11-12 February 23, 2025By Calvary Fargo Church (Fargo, ND)
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Dr. Jamie Lo, MD: Marijuana and the Fetal Brain
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25:49In this episode, Therese Markow and Dr. Jamie Lo discuss the complex topic of marijuana and the fetal brain. Dr. Lo explains some of the findings from a study of over 3 million pregnant individuals in California, why pregnant individuals may choose to use marijuana, the links between THC exposure in the fetal brain and long-term neurodevelopmental …
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Holy Out Loud | Holy Growth - Pastor Henry Jenkins
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31:21"Holy Growth - Living Stones" 1 Peter 2:1-10 February 16, 2025 | Pastor Henry Jenkins
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In this episode, Therese Markow and Natalie Wexler discuss the poor reading skills of American students, as evidenced by NAEP test results. Natalie highlights the ineffectiveness of current reading programs and the focus on skills over content. She also talks about the discrepancies between students of different backgrounds, and how The Matthew Eff…
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