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What Should I Read Next? is the show for every reader who has ever finished a book and faced the problem of not knowing what to read next. Each week, Anne Bogel, of the blog Modern Mrs Darcy, interviews a reader about the books they love, the books they hate, and the books they're reading now. Then, she makes recommendations about what to read next. The real purpose of the show is to help YOU find your next read. To learn more or apply to be on the show visit whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com.
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News in the world of books and reading, including hot industry releases, adaptations, publishing industry events, and more with Book Riot’s Jeff O’Neal and Rebecca Shinsky. Book Riot is the largest independent editorial book site in North America and home to a host of media, from podcasts to newsletters to original content, all designed around diverse readers and across all genres.
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The Sword and Laser

Tom Merritt and Veronica Belmont

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Read along with the Sword and Laser book club! From classic science fiction to the latest gritty fantasy, we cover it. Subscribe for book discussions, author interviews, hot releases, and news from the genre fiction world!
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Talk To Me In Korean

Talk To Me In Korean

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The key to learning Korean is how easy it is to stay motivated to learn the language. At TalkToMeInKorean.com, we provide a systematic curriculum of easy-to-follow lessons, and a wide selection of self-study Korean-learning books!
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The Prancing Pony Podcast

The Prancing Pony Podcast

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The Prancing Pony Podcast is a weekly show about the Middle-earth legendarium of J.R.R. Tolkien, hosted - for six seasons - by Alan Sisto and Shawn E. Marchese. Now in its ninth season, Alan is joined by an all-star cast of co-hosts as he explores more of Middle-earth! Alan and all his co-hosts are passionate Tolkien enthusiasts, inviting listeners to enjoy their detailed exploration of Tolkien’s work, with smart but straightforward discussion and a healthy dose of self-effacing humor, pop-c ...
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Welcome to the RealLife English podcast! For over 10 years, RealLife English has helped millions of learners just like you from virtually every country to go beyond the classroom and live, speak and master English in the Real World. We’ve been able to do this through our unique method: The RealLife Way, which consists of three simple, but powerful components: Mindset: How to think like a successful English speaker Method: How to live, speak and master English in the Real World Mastery: How t ...
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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project

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Gretchen Rubin is HAPPIER, and she wants you to be happier too. The #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before gets more personal than ever as she brings her practical, manageable advice about happiness and good habits to this lively, thought-provoking podcast. Gretchen’s cohost and guinea pig is her younger sister, Elizabeth Craft, a TV writer and producer living in Los Angeles, who (lovingly) refers to Gretchen as her happiness bully. Sales and Distribution by Le ...
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Welcome to ”Read Me a Story Dad,” the podcast that aims to create a secure and enjoyable experience for children. Our mission is to provide moms and dads with a platform where they can confidently share age-appropriate children’s books with their little ones. Each episode features dedicated men who are committed to delivering safe interactions and nurturing support to children. By tuning in, parents can rest assured that their children will be engrossed in the enchanting world of storytellin ...
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The 2am Book Review Club

The 2am Book Review Club

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Welcome to the 2am Book Review Club! Do you stay up too late reading books? Do you love mysteries, thrillers, romance, historical fiction, fantasy, or literary fiction? Do you want weekly book recommendations and/or book breakdowns? Then you’ve found your new favorite book club! Join me each week as I discuss everything from the most-hyped new releases to books that nobody seems to have heard of as we explore the wide and wonderful world of books!
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In the early days of this podcast, Steve and Becky read stories and poems plus interviewed authors. Now, they talk with people from all walks of life about their hobbies, vocations and life experiences. Becky has written several fiction series under the name Rebecca Carey Lyles and two nonfiction books under Becky Lyles. Steve likes to write poems and songs. Learn more about your Let Me Tell You a Story hosts at http://beckylyles.com/.
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Walking With Dante

Mark Scarbrough

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Ever wanted to read Dante's Divine Comedy? Come along with us! We're not lost in the scholarly weeds. (Mostly.) We're strolling through the greatest work (to date) of Western literature. Join me, Mark Scarbrough, as I take on this masterpiece passage by passage. I'll give you my rough English translation, show you some of the interpretive knots in the lines, let you in on the 700 years of commentary, and connect Dante's work to our modern world. The pilgrim comes awake in a dark wood, then w ...
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Morally Gray Babes

Jen Vazquez and Amber LG

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Welcome to Morally Gray Babes with your hosts, Jen and Amber—two badass bookworms diving headfirst into the spiciest reads, hottest takes, and wildest plots. Expect a good dose of humor, a sprinkle of cussing, and absolutely no topic off-limits. Whether it’s steamy "cliterature" that scorches the pages or characters we’d love to slap, we’re bringing the heat—raw, real, and totally unfiltered. Buckle up, book lovers, because this is one wild ride you won’t want to miss! Let us know all about ...
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Welcome to the audio version of the popular YouTube channel: Wise Disciple! Through various series like Debate Teacher Reacts, Pastor Reacts, and more, Nate Sala explores how to become the effective Christian you were meant to be! New episodes every week! Join Nate's awesome Patreon community: www.patreon.com/WiseDisciple Access exclusive discounts to Logos Bible Software: www.logos.com/WiseDisciple Get your Wise Disciple merch here: https://bit.ly/wisedisciple Want a BETTER way to communica ...
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Are you perpetually single? Do you want longer-lasting relationships? Tired of the miscommunication and misunderstandings? Wish you were better in bed? Advice from experts as well as real talk from real people so that you can see you are not alone in your thoughts and experiences. I talk about sex in my stand-up comedy and people often tell me that I say what they are thinking but are too afraid to say or admit it to their partners; too taboo they think. We'll talk about books we've read on ...
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The Oracles Quill

Amanda Clarke

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Podcast Description for The Quill Oracles Unlock the mysteries of self-publishing in the world of divination! The Quill Oracles is your go-to podcast for authors and readers of spiritual divination and self-development books. Whether you're crafting a tarot guide, an oracle book, or a mystical manuscript, this podcast will guide you through the ins and outs of self-publishing—from writing and editing to marketing and selling your books. Join me, Amanda M. Clarke, as I share insights, tips, a ...
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Two Geeks Talking is an Entertainment interview show with over 1,000+ interviews in Comics, TV/Film, Music & Video Game industries. We bring fellow Geeks, Nerds and Creative people to the show in a one-on-one (or more) style interview similar to Inside the Actors Studio. If you are looking for inspiration, motivation, and advice during your daily commute, drawing, or ”me” time then each episode brings you the successes, failures, and Eureka! moments from top names in their industries. Everyo ...
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Pat Flynn from The Smart Passive Income Blog reveals all of his online business and blogging strategies, income sources and killer marketing tips and tricks so you can be ahead of the curve with your online business or blog. Discover how you can create multiple passive income streams that work for you so that you can have the time and freedom to do what you love, whether it's traveling the world, or just living comfortably at home. Since 2008, he's been supporting his family with his many on ...
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My name is CLOUD.IA. I am a humanoid and I read books with my two fellow humans John and Dayna. We don't read page by page because that is what you humans call Audio Book. I read it for you, then I summarize it based on what the most common questions humans typically have for the subject and I converse with my co-host about the book. Every week, I read two books. I would read more but I am guessing that your curiosity span would be stretched. Tsk tsk, I digress. If there's a particular book ...
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LOVING LIFE AT HOME - Christian Marriage, Biblical Parenting, Creative Homemaking, Purposeful Living

Jennifer Flanders: Bible-believing wife and homeschooling mother of 12

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Do you want a peaceful, orderly home where your family can thrive? Would you like to cultivate stronger family bonds with your husband and kids? Do you long for a joy-filled, purposeful life free from fear and anxiety? Have you ever longed for a seasoned mentor who’d provide practical pointers? Fortunately for us, the Bible speaks to every one of these goals. God’s Word will help you cut through all the confusion caused by popular but conflicting marriage and parenting advice. Welcome, frien ...
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The Parenthood and Relationship Podcast | Matrescence | Relationship after baby | Motherhood life

Markella Kaplani - Clinical-Counseling Psychologist | Parenthood & Relationship Coach | Matrescence Expert

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Parenthood and maintaining a healthy relationship are ambitious endeavors. Being fully aware, you armed yourself with all the latest books, articles, podcasts, and resources, committed to being present and strong for your family. Yet, despite embracing every piece of advice and strategy in your search for reassurance, there are times you find yourself wondering why the harmony, connection, and closeness you envisioned seem out of reach. If this rings true, let me tell you: it’s not you! It’s ...
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🤗 As people addicted to wine. I am addicted to reading "World's best handpicked books". I drink😉 and share the best handpicked short notes/stories from books I read everyday 🤗. I can guarantee you will love this. It's not just me, you can share your Story too. 🔥Listen & Share it Today 🔥
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hi my name is lyvi i am a 13 yrs old and i love to read books and i love reading to kids! i am a kid friendly book reader and i will have 30 min episodes. i will read kids books so feel free to trust me and i can take over your reading just let me do the job while you sit back and relax :)
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Hello, welcome to the Forgotten Books podcast. I’m Annika and I love reading and want to share my love of books with everyone. The books I read are ones that have gone out of copyright if you have a suggestion please let me know and remember never Forget Books.
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Books with Brookes

Chase Smith, Press Play Podcasts, Brookes May

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Welcome to "Books with Brookes," the podcast where we dive into the world of literature one book at a time! 📚 Join me, your host Brookes May, as we explore captivating reads like Stephen King's "The Shining" and Delia Owens' "Where the Crawdads Sing." Each month, we'll read a new book and then come together for a lively discussion. Whether you're looking for your next great read or just love chatting about books, this podcast is for you! So grab your favorite book, settle in, and let's embar ...
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Are you a lifelong learner? Do you want to improve in your knowledge of how the world works from a personal, societal, or spiritual perspective? Then this is your plug! Join me as I explore the world through my burning passion for becoming a better person than I was yesterday.
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Book Me, Please!

Cornelius Peter

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Looking for a good book? Let host Cornelius Peter and a rotating group of comedians, authors, and entertainers recommend the next ‘page turner’ that you NEED to have on your night stand.! !!! Each week your host Cornelius Peter interviews an ever changing group of comedians, authors, and entertainers and asks each to bring in a book recommendation to share with our audience. It can be any book, any genre, anything at all, so long as it’s a book that they LIKED. We don’t review ‘em, we just r ...
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Books All The Way Down

booksallthewaydown

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Books take a long time to read. That's why I read them for you. Books All The Way Down is a brief podcast, about the length of a song, where each week a book is broken down to its core. It's a podcast that gets right to the heart of the matter.
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A podcast that ran from April 2020 to July 2021 featuring: 1) In-depth conversations with fellow writers about their work (mostly their novels, which I read cover to cover!) 2) Discussions of the nitty-gritty of writing - is it really a joy? 3) Advice for new and aspiring writers - as in how to write a novel New episodes due in 2024! Let me know what you would like to hear on my new blog at: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18857302.Mark_Carew @Mark__Carew
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Actress Kennedy McMann sidebars with you about all things under the sun--the nitty gritty of her mental health, embarrassing stories, her favorite reality dating shows and what's on her to-read list. A self-proclaimed open book and self-improvement addict who can't help but want to spill to her internet best friends, she really just wants to, ya know...hang out! Cover art by Kilian McMann, inspired by a photo by Noah Asanias.
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Divine Manifestation and Sexual Energy Alchemy with Soléna Ra. Welcome to Moan Her Into Existence - the podcast that reclaims pleasure as power and voice as a vessel of divine creation. Hosted by Soléna Ra, spiritual visionary, orgasmic manifestation mentor, and creator of the Cazimi Climax Method, this show is your temple of remembrance. Each episode is a sacred transmission activating your womb, voice, and highest wealth timeline. This is not manifestation as you’ve known it. This is vibra ...
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Are you addicted to personal growth? I am! I love, studying, and growing. Here I will interview proven leaders in their fields, Unicorns, as I call them. In my own study, I’ll continue to read books, listen to a lot of podcasts, coach and be coached. Please join me here every week where I share, interview, and summarize these takeaways a digestible discussion. Offering tips and and tools that help you unleash your inner Unicorn. Your rare, remarkable, and extraordinary genius. It’s there. I ...
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Orthodoxy

G.K. Chesterton on Podiobooks.com

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"Orthodoxy," a series of essays by Gilbert Keith Chesterton. First published in 1908. Read by David "Grizzly" Smith. "The only possible excuse for this book is that it is an answer to a challenge. Even a bad shot is dignified when he accepts a duel." This is how Chesterton explains "Orthodoxy," the sequel to Heretics. "I have attempted in a vague and personal way, in a set of mental pictures rather than in a series of deductions, to state the philosophy in which I have come to believe. I wil ...
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Are you ready to get real results and feel your best—without extreme diets or rigid rules? The Fit in Real Life Podcast is for YOU. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, get stronger, or simply take better care of yourself, this show will give you the tools to achieve lasting results. I’m Tanja Shaw, and together we’ll explore science-backed strategies for long-term health, consistency, and lifestyle changes that work. You deserve to feel good—let’s make it happen! Got questions or topic id ...
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Survivor's Jewelz is a Live Series, created and hosted by Kendra Hall, as it relates to her knowledge and wisdom that our survivor stories have power! The things that we've all gone through, endured and overcome, are not just for us! We are being challenged to do something more and something bigger than ourselves! ​ Survivor's Jewelz offers a safe space for people to share their stories and talk about their experiences along the way.. Our viewers and supports tune in and appreciate the value ...
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The science of the good life, huh? Sorry this is not about booze, sex and rock n'roll (or whatever is en vogue right now). In fact we talk about a lot of things that tree huggers would love: appreciation of beauty, gratitude, positive emotions, relationships and well, love. However we, that is positive psychologists and positive psychology practitioners buried ourselves in books, set out to experiment and then write it all up in a writing style that is about as exciting to read as watching a ...
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FASD Family Life

Robbie Seale

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FASD Family Life podcast is where we get REAL about raising children and youth with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. I am Robbie Seale, the host and producer of the FASD Family Life Podcast. I'm so glad that you found this podcast. I am not a social worker or a psychologist. I am a mom who snuck into conferences, scoured the internet, read books, attended for webinars and workshops because I was desperate to learn everything I could about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and trauma. Why? Beca ...
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SwissPats

Susan Lyon

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Each week, Suzi discusses expat life, welcomes on those who've blazed their own path and brings levity to living in this new, really organized land.
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Doctor Money Matters

Dr. Tarang Patel

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Welcome to the Doctor Money Matters podcast. I am your host Dr. Tarang Patel, a practicing diagnostic radiologist in Phoenix, AZ. I started this podcast as a way to share knowledge about financial matters as they relate to health care professionals. We spent many years learning about the science and art of providing patient care but most of us have relatively little knowledge about reaching financial well being. I know that I had no formal training in setting up investment accounts, negotiat ...
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Enliven the Broken welcomes you to weekly conversations about the joy of discovering God in our own brokenness. We embrace brutal honesty and unapologetic openness as we share stories of our darkest moments, trials, triumphs, and how God has revealed His presence and love throughout. Together, let us break free from the shame of our brokenness. CONNECT WITH ME! Email - [email protected] Website - https://www.enliventhebroken.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/enliventhebrok ...
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Best Carlift Dubai Best Car Lift Services from International City & Silicon to JLT Phone: +971553738761 Website: https://carlift-dubai.com/ WhatsApp: Carlift Dubai #CarLift #CarLiftDubai #PickDropDubai Dubai’s fast-paced lifestyle often requires reliable transportation solutions to meet daily commuting needs. For professionals, students, and residents traveling between International City, Silicon Oasis, and Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT), Sajjad Ali Carlift Services Dubai stands out as the trust ...
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The Roundtable Series tackles the subject of parenthood. With parenting expert Dr. Becky Kennedy and comedian Samantha Bee, we discuss the most helpful lessons we’ve learned, big challenges we’ve faced, the anxieties that we sometimes feel as parents, and more. Resources & links related to this episode: Dr. Becky Kennedy Samantha Bee Get in touch: …
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Wake Her Up. Let Her Speak. Your voice carries sacred information and as you liberate it, you will liberate our world too. Soléna Ra speaks directly to the woman inside of you who is ready to come alive -not through noise, but through truth. In just a few minutes, this vocal activation opens a crack in the silence you didn’t know you were holding. …
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While we might seek educational content online, most of us aren't learning anything. We consume random information “just in case” we might need it someday. All that does is slow us down and distract us from what matters right now. So, how do we master essential skills and make real progress? How do we achieve more, faster? This is the topic of my n…
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2025 is the best year yet not just because the world changed… But because you did. THE NEW BOOK IS HERE!!!! AWAKEN YOUR POSITIVITY!!! http://bepositivepodcast.com/shop *** BECOME A MEMBER *** Get early release podcasts, behind the scenes clips, out-takes and exclusive merchandise. https://www.patreon.com/bepositivepodcast If you’re enjoying the sho…
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We discuss the return of Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files and Frank Herbert’s posthumous SFWA Infinity Award, Audible’s AI narration plans and Amazon’s cancellation of The Wheel of Time—while nominating hamburg steak and vegan enchiladas and sharing listener stories from Matt Dinniman’s event. We round out the show with in-depth discussions of The Lives…
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Jeff and Rebecca consider a loaded roster of June books to pick the It Book of the month. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Trust your reading list to the experts at…
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Our pilgrim, Virgil, and Statius arrive on the otherwise empty sixth terrace of Mount Purgatory. Virgil seems more hesitant. And our pilgrim, Dante, more passive, as he listens to the two older, wiser poets discuss the craft of poetry. This passage represents the paradox of circularity and linearity, of stasis and advancement, that is the major str…
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Alex O'Connor sat with John Lennox and brought up the Problem of Evil. Watch what happens when Lennox gives his answer – because it’s a Masterclass on how to respond when you’re faced with the same challenge. Let's get into it 😊 Check out my second channel for deep Bible study: https://www.youtube.com/@EveryWord_WD Sign up for my Debate Masterclass…
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Welcome to Moan Her Into Existence, where divine manifestation meets orgasmic power. In this special audio ritual, you’ll be guided through an embodied practice to manifest your sacred, soul-aligned home using pleasure, breath, and feminine energy. Whether you’re calling in a new sanctuary, healing your current space, or desiring more beauty, stabi…
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#872 I talk about the power of starting a podcast all the time, but how can focusing on guest appearances alone transform your business? Done right, showing up on just one show can generate new leads and relationships, and help you build a seven-figure brand! In this episode, I’m joined by Dustin Riechmann. Listen in on our chat because he's about …
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We discuss how creating before-and-after photo books of renovations or improvements can bring satisfaction and preserve memories. Our happiness hack suggests visiting your local library (or museum) for the first time; that first visit can be surprising to make. We also share listeners’ strategies for handling a spouse who asks too many questions at…
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This "Pastor" wants you to believe that premarital bedroom activity is just fine! Let’s all jump into bed together because God’s got no problem with it! But what does the Bible say about this? And what specifically is wrong with his argument? We’re gonna hit this one hard, ladies and gentlemen! So let’s get right into it… Check out my second channe…
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7 months left of 2025. Then this planet enters a complete new 9 year cycle! WOAH. It got me thinking - How much can we moan into existence with orgasmic manifestation in just 7 months? Ouh.... That thought makes me warm! PRE-ORDER the most orgasmic book you will ever read on Manifestation and Sex Energy Alchemy: https://runawho.samcart.com/products…
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Why a Daughter Needs a Dad: Celebrate Your Father Daughter Bond with this endearing story. This is a love letter from a father to daughters. This story says all of the many things a father wants to express to his daughter. Filled with cute rhymes, heart warming thoughts and a father's love. From the first time I held you, so perfect and new, I prom…
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Every year we get some variation of this question: how can a reader like today’s guest, Elise Brancheau, balance all the shiny new books of summer with the backlist titles that are already patiently waiting on her to-be-read list? Elise is a New Jersey-based professional classical singer who describes herself as a huge reading-planning nerd. We kno…
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Send us a text What if everything you thought you knew about male sexuality was incomplete? Beyond the cultural messaging that men should "get up, stay up, and get off on command," lies a rich landscape of physical, emotional, and mental dimensions rarely explored in mainstream conversations. In this revealing episode, Caitlin V—renowned men's sex …
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journeys of five celebrities who learned English as a second language and used it as a powerful tool to connect with the world and achieve international success. Join Izzy and Ethan as they break down real video clips of each star, analyze …
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The best way I know to "meditate day and night" on the Word of God is to commit large portions of Scripture to memory. Then you'll always have it with you. Want an easier way to do that? Listen in to Loving Life at Home for a simple, straightforward way to memorize Proverbs 3 with me -- the entire chapter. Show NotesVERSES CITED: Proverbs 3 Psalm 1…
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Soft launch baby. Runa is dying. Soléna Ra is arriving. We're in the middle of a threshold. A becoming. A letting go and welcoming the new. A goodbye to the old self and hello to the new one. A grieving of what no longer is and a celebration of truth. I hope you enjoy this episode, squze the sound! Love You! Support the show…
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I love book titles, and when I finally tracked down the book attached to one of my favorite titles, I was astonished to learn where I heard about it. Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happier app. Find the transc…
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This week we have, oh, just a short review of the new Hunger Games book. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hunger_Games_(novel), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hunger_Games_(franchise), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Raven, https://www.eapoe.org/works/poems/ravena.htm, The Age of Voltaire by Will and Ariel Durant (1965). Music source…
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At the end of their first conversation, Virgil and Statius reconstruct limbo. They transform it into a neighborhood where all the lost, classical writers live. They also transfer limbo's sighs from the damned to the poet Dante and potentially to his reader. Where have these great authors gone? And if their texts are one way to God, how many ways to…
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So many parents I work with tell me the same thing: “I thought I’d be different.” We want to be gentle, connected, patient. But when the pressure builds… we feel hijacked by old patterns. This week, I sat down with trauma-informed parent coach Jaspreet Chopra Lewis to talk about why that happens — and what to do about it. We talked about inherited …
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Christopher Tolkien explains that “the textual situation… is complex and hard to unravel.” Fortunately, the podcast situation is quite simple. Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we conclude our time with the Dwarves - and our time with Sara for this season - in an in-depth look at The Quest of Erebor, including bits of the st…
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We discuss why it’s interesting to consider our longest continuous non-family relationships. We spotlight a tool for spring: the Five-Senses Quiz that helps you discover which of our senses might be neglected. Plus, we explore how authors like Stephen King shape their creative landscapes from personal memories, and how viewing the own past through …
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Join Jen and Amber of the Morally Gray Babes Podcast as we review Sweetest Revenge by Aimee Monroe. We’re talking billionaire alpha energy, revenge plots, age gaps, and a whole lot of spice. Get ready for snark, spice, and strong opinions. Shownotes Coming... Welcome to Morally Gray Babes with your hosts, Jen and Amber—two badass bookworms diving h…
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Time again to look at interesting, lucrative, exciting, strange, or otherwise notable book deal announcements. Always a good time. This is a bonus preview of our most recent Patreon-only episode. To listen to the full episode and our entire back catalog of bonus content, sign-up for the Book Riot podcast Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. V…
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Thank you to everyone who pitched in to get me back on the air. I am forever grateful. THE NEW BOOK IS HERE!!!! AWAKEN YOUR POSITIVITY!!! Pre-order before May 15, 2025 http://bepositivepodcast.com/shop *** BECOME A MEMBER *** Get early release podcasts, behind the scenes clips, out-takes and exclusive merchandise. https://www.patreon.com/bepositive…
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Jeff and Rebecca look back a couple of decades to power-rank the books of 2005. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Trust your reading list to the experts at Tailored …
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Lila Rose DESTROYS a pro-choicer with just 1 question. And this conversation got pretty spicy! How did the discussion even get to this point? And how can you do the same thing that Rose is doing onstage right now? Let's get right into it! Check out my second channel for deep Bible study: https://www.youtube.com/@EveryWord_WD Join my awesome Patreon…
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Statius finally tells Virgil what we all want to know: the story of his conversion. How did this Latin poet who dedicated his great epic to a Roman emperor become a Christian. Through a long process and by subterfuge. Statius was a closeted or hidden (or to use the medieval Florentine term, "closed") Christian. Join me, Mark Scarbrough, as we look …
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#871 What do you imagine when you think of a solopreneur? I thought it was about building a business entirely on your own, never asking anyone for help. This gave me a sense of control, especially after losing my architecture job. Whether my brand would succeed or fail, more than anything, I wanted it to be on my terms! Here's the spoiler alert, th…
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We discuss a fun summer challenge of focusing on a specific theme or goal. We also include a few helpful, fun hacks, and we share some of listeners’ favorite words—a delightful collection of language. Resources & links related to this episode: Order your copy of Secrets of Adulthood Read 25 in 25 Design Your Summer Reading List in the Happier app E…
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The studio is still down but that's not going to stop me. THE NEW BOOK IS HERE!!!! AWAKEN YOUR POSITIVITY!!! Pre-order before May 15, 2025 http://bepositivepodcast.com/shop *** BECOME A MEMBER *** Get early release podcasts, behind the scenes clips, out-takes and exclusive merchandise. https://www.patreon.com/bepositivepodcast If you’re enjoying th…
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Little Bear flumped down in the snow and wiggled his tail. 'I'm not sleepy,' he said, 'and I don't want to go to bed yet.' "Mother Bear smiled. 'Shall we take one last walk,' she said, 'and see who else is going to bed?'" Little Bear and Mother Bear take one last walk to see the other animals getting ready for bed. Will this make Little Bear sleepy…
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Have we finally found the most difficult challenge to Christianity yet? Wes Huff just went on the Flagrant Podcast and got pressed on faith in Jesus. What if I told you the way Huff was questioned is actually a debate trick? And when you see how this works, it’s going to level up your ability to engage others for Christ! Let's get right into it! Li…
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We're taking you behind the scenes of our 2025 Summer Reading Guide and sharing an excerpt from our live Unboxing party. Our 2025 Guide includes 35 books across a range of genres which we've grouped into six categories. Today you'll hear Anne's commentary of three books from the first category, Family Sagas. Our Summer Reading Guide and Unboxing ar…
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Just like that meme: "What Does An Audio Engineer Do do do do..." Jay Yow has had a successful 16 year career as an Audio, Music, Podcast Engineer with his own work and being a Producer on The James Altucher Show. As an engineer he's learned a few tricks of the trade from managing issues on the fly, to giving a master class in under 10 minutes to f…
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Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the RealLife App. In this inspiring episode, Ethan takes you on a journey through one of the most powerful TED Talks ever — Jill Bolte Taylor’s “My Stroke of Insight.” You'll not only learn 30+ advanced English expressions in context, but you’ll also explore fascinating ideas about the brain, ego, emo…
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Our perception of smells depends on context—the same scent is experienced as delightful when labeled "Parmesan cheese" but revolting when called "vomit." Our interpretation of our circumstances often matters just as much as the circumstances themselves. Resources & links related to this episode: Life in Five Senses Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrub…
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Book Riot's managing editor Vanessa Diaz joins Rebecca for a conversation about the latest romantasy BookTok conspiracy, what's going on with the Trump administration firing the Librarian of Congress, the NYT's best books of the year so far, recent reading, and more. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Boo…
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What if healing isn’t something you have to do before parenting but something you do within it? In this episode of The Parenthood and Relationship Podcast, we explore what healing really looks like when you’re not at a retreat, but in a home full of snack crumbs, emotional meltdowns, and endless to-do lists. This isn’t about becoming a brand new pe…
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Gandalf worries that the dragon Sauron might use with terrible effect; Sara worries that the bad jokes Alan might use with terrible effect. Join The Man of the West and The Shieldmaiden of Rohan as we begin our longer-than-expected look into The Quest of Erebor from Unfinished Tales, as a sidebar to our walk through Appendix A III on Durin’s Folk. …
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Given that Statius claims a passage from The Aeneid made him see the error of his ways, Virgil wants to know how this poet of the Thebes could have ever become a Christian, particularly since his poetry shows little evidence of the faith. Statius replies with some of the most shocking lines in COMEDY: He became a Christian AND a poet because of the…
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