Best With Matt Hribar Podcasts (2025)

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Finding Freedom From Conditional Belonging (feat. Lauren Smallcomb) 55:08

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7h ago55:08

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Today's guest and I discuss the nuance of relationships and spaces where love and harm coexist. Lauren Smallcomb is a certified Mind-Body Practitioner whose journey as a healer began at 20 when she became a registered nurse, dedicating a decade to caring for patients in the ER. She later expanded her expertise to become a birth doula and, eventuall…

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From Thoughts and Prayers to Prayer in Action (feat. Rev. Liz Theoharis and Charon Hribar) 1:01:07

7d ago1:01:07

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Today, I have TWO guests for y'all, and we discuss love and prayer as calls to action, not just nice ideas. Rev. Liz Theoharis and Charon Hribar are both anti-poverty activists. Liz is the founder and director of the Kairos Center for Religions, Rights, and Social Justice and co-chair of the Poor People’s Campaign. She has been arrested for praying…

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Auction Primer: Everything You Need to Know for Your Auction in One Episode 41:15

1M ago41:15

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Are you looking for a quick primer before you head into your auction? The Auction Brief is here for you. The show finishes up draft season with a tight, sleek 40 minutes that crystallizes the entire summer into five key ways to dominate your auction. Your host not only gives you five mantras to repeat in your auction room, but he also drops his six…

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Lessons from an Expert Auction; Guest Matt Harmon from Yahoo Sports 1:49:20

1M ago1:49:20

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The Auction Brief is bringing you near the end of draft season with some of the most actionable information yet. Your host starts off the show with an FFLegalUpdate containing critical information about Jordan Addison, Rashee Rice, and Quinshon Judkins. After helping you navigate that minefield, Drew takes you inside a live, expert auction to break…

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The 5 Pillars of Auction Drafting; Guest Michael F. Florio from the NFL Network 1:45:30

2M ago1:45:30

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The Auction Brief continues on this summer trying to get you prepared for your drafts and auctions this draft season. This episode is no different as your host takes you through The 5 Pillars of Auction Drafting. But, the pillars aren't the same for everyone, so Drew takes you into how to see each of the Pillars if you are a beginner, someone who h…

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Auction Mailbag - AAV, Par Sheets, and Keepers; Guest Brian Drake from Fantasy Points 1:40:00

2M ago1:40:00

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The Auction Brief wades into uncharted waters this week with the show's first ever Mailbag. Your host tackles 8 questions from auction aficionados that will help you think about how to make your par sheet, how to think about keeper decisions, and many more auction issues you want to know about before you draft. After the Mailbag, Drew welcomes Auct…

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Auction Do's and Don'ts; Guest John Daigle from Establish the Run 1:43:34

2M ago1:43:34

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The Auction Brief is back with more information to help you dominate your fantasy drafts. No other show can bring you legal insight, auction expertise, and player expertise from the industry's best like this show. This time, your host Drew Davenport leads off with a huge legal update covering the Rashee Rice and Jordan Addison criminal cases and th…

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Breaking Bad: Fixing Your Auction Habits; Guest J.J. Zachariason 1:52:52

2M ago1:52:52

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The Auction Brief cruises into the weeks before training camp with some massive legal updates, a chock-full auction slate, and guest J.J. Zachariason. Don't miss this episode as your legal analyst discusses the current situation for Jordan Addison and Quinshon Judkins and what he expects to happen in their pending criminal cases. Then Drew turns to…

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My 3 Unpopular Yet Unwavering Auction Beliefs; Guest Jim Coventry from Rotowire 1:43:03

3M ago1:43:03

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The Auction Brief enters uncharted waters this week as your host discusses his 3 Unpopular Yet Unwavering Auction Beliefs. These 3 opinions are some of Drew's strongest opinions about auctions that are nevertheless controversial takes on how to approach the format. Come check out your host's reasons for swimming upstream on these massively importan…

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My Auction Targets, Fades, and Budget Wasters; Guest Dave Richard from CBS Sports 2:12:35

3M ago2:12:35

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The Auction Brief is coming in hot this summer as your host Drew Davenport begins the month of July by blasting you with his entire, player-specific, auction strategy. Your host holds nothing back as he rolls through every position on the board with his general auction approach to each position, his targets, fades, favorite nominations, and most im…

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5 Ways to Win Your Auction; Guest Rich Hribar from Sharp Football Analysis 1:50:05

3M ago1:50:05

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The Auction Brief has another big episode for you as the show turns the page on 2024 and starts to focus on 2025 to help you win your fantasy football leagues. Your host Drew Davenport starts the show talking about how you can win your auctions by paying attention to five things he noticed in his own auctions last year. After going over 5 Ways to W…

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The Value of Rookies in Redraft; Guest Marcas Grant from the NFL Network 1:48:33

3M ago1:48:33

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Episode number two of the Auction Brief is here to dive back into some topics that will define your 2025 drafts. Drew does a quick FFLegalUpdate on Vikings WR Jordan Addison amidst the news that his Jury Trial is set in July. After that your host gives you all the numbers on how rookies finished for fantasy football in 2024 and what that means for …

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Better Ways to Read the Bible (feat. Zach W. Lambert) 47:52

3M ago47:52

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Today, Zach W. Lambert and I talk about embracing an expansive Christianity. Zach W. Lambert (he/him) is the lead pastor and founder of Restore, a church in Austin, Texas. Under his leadership, Restore has grown from a launch team of five people in 2015 to more than one thousand members today. He holds a master of theology from Dallas Theological S…

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Three Big Fantasy Lessons from 2024; Scott Pianowski from Yahoo Sports 1:47:42

3M ago1:47:42

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The Auction Brief is back for fantasy draft season to help you crush your fantasy footbal drafts. Drew starts off the year by giving you an in-depth legal update on Chiefs WR Rashee Rice and Vikings WR Jordan Addison. He then goes into his Three Big Fantasy Lessons from 2024 and how he's applying those to his 2025 drafts. After breaking down the ma…

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Reconstructing Faith and Belonging in Queer Community (feat. Pastor Ray Low) 1:00:29

3M ago1:00:29

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Today, Ray Low and I talk about welcoming diverse perspectives on the Bible. Pastor Ray graduated from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree and is currently serving in New York City as Director of Community Engagement and Spiritual Formation at Kaleidoscope, a local and multiethnic ministry that exists to bridge the …

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What Does Hope Look Like Right Now? (feat. Nia. Chiaramonte) 56:31

3M ago56:31

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Today, Nia Chiatamonte is back on Found Family to talk about her new memoir, I Hardly Knew Me: Following Love, Faith, and Skittles to a Transgender Awakening. Nia Chiaramonte (she/her), with her wife Katie J. Chiaramonte, is the co-founder of Love in the Face and co-author of Embracing Queer Family. Nia and Katie work to support other transgender a…

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Centering Our Most Vulnerable Neighbors (feat. Karen González) 48:11

4M ago48:11

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Today, Karen González and I talk about practicing generosity without a savior complex. Karen González (she/her) is a speaker, writer, storyteller, and immigrant advocate, who herself immigrated from Guatemala as a child. Karen is a former public school teacher and attended Fuller Theological Seminary, where she studied theology and missiology. For …

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Contemplative Spirituality for Queer People (feat. Matt Nightingale) 50:06

4M ago50:06

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Today, Matt Nightingale and I talk about why we need queer only spaces for spiritual conversations. Matt Nightingale (he/him) is a pastor, musician, speaker, writer, and spiritual director from San Francisco’s North Bay Area. He is the founder and executive director of Common Sanctuary, and co-pastor of a progressive American Baptist church called …

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Reimagining Church (feat. Eugene Kim) 44:29

4M ago44:29

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Today, Eugene Kim and I talk about practicing mutuality in church communities. Eugene Kim (he/him) is an ordained minister with over 25 years of experience in local church ministry. However, recognizing the need to rethink traditional models, he discerned the need to step beyond the familiar in order to reimagine how we do “church” from the ground …

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Releasing Certainty and Embracing Mystery (feat. Cara Meredith) 38:37

5M ago38:37

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Today, Cara Meredith and I talk about what church camp gets right (and wrong) about community. Cara Meredith (she/her) is the author of Church Camp: Bad Skits, Cry Night, and How White Evangelicalism Betrayed a Generation (Broadleaf Books, 2025). She is also a sought-after speaker, public theologian, and development director who found home at a chu…

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Decolonizing Our Way Toward Holistic Belonging (feat. Rohadi Nagassar) 53:39

5M ago53:39

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Today, Rohadi Nagassar and I talk about the challenges of creating the belonging we crave. Rohadi (he/him) is a writer predominantly engaging the topics of decolonizing and deconstructing Christianity. Discover Rohadi’s latest book, “When We Belong. Reclaiming Christianity on the Margins.” His podcast on decolonizing Christianity is called: Faith i…

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Losing Our Good Christian Reputations and Finding Ourselves (feat. Aimee Byrd) 49:00

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CW: spiritual abuse Today, Aimee Byrd and I talk about finding the courage to admit we were wrong. Aimee (she/her) is an author, speaker, blogger, podcaster and former coffee shop owner. Aimee is the author of several books, including Saving Face, The Hope in Our Scars, Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood and Sexual Reformation. Her arti…

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How Stories Shape Our Gender and Identity (feat. Shannon TL Kearns) 56:09

6M ago56:09

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Today, Shannon TL Kearns (he/him) and I talk about the complex journey to understand masculinity A former fundamentalist who became the first openly transgender man ordained to the Old Catholic priesthood, Shannon TL Kearns believes in the transformative power of story. As an ordained priest, a playwright, a theologian, and a writer, all of his wor…

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How to Know What You Want (feat. Tracey Gee) 53:06

6M ago53:06

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Today, Tracey Gee and I talk about the unexpected vulnerability of naming what we want. Tracey Gee (she/her) is a certified leadership coach and consultant dedicated to guiding individuals toward transformative self-awareness and meaningful personal and professional growth. As an author, Tracey draws insight from her extensive experience across wor…

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Reclaiming Deconstruction from White Dudes (feat. R. Scott Okamoto) 1:00:26

7M ago1:00:26

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Today, Scott and I talk about his journey out of Christian higher education. Scott Okamoto (he/him) is a 4th generation Japanese American (sansei) writer, musician, and podcaster. He grew up in a conservative evangelical household but found his way out while teaching English at Azusa Pacific University, a conservative evangelical school. He has sin…

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Queer Theology Is for Everyone (feat. Rev. Brandan Robertson) 53:35

7M ago53:35

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Today, Brandan Robertson and I talk about navigating the spectrum of queer faith in community. Rev. Brandan Robertson (he/him) is a noted author, activist, and public theologian, dedicated to exploring the intersections of spirituality, sexuality, and social justice. He serves as the Pastor of Sunnyside Reformed Church in New York City and is the f…

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What to Do When You're Not Seeing Progress (feat. Ashley Nadine Lopez) 49:45

7M ago49:45

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Today, Ashley and I talk about finding community that fuels you. Ashley Nadine Lopez (she/her) is the founder of Life Curious Women, a thriving platform empowering millennial and Gen Z women leaders to build confidence, pursue their passions, and live purpose-driven lives. As an on-camera actor, podcast host, speaker and advocate for holistic perso…

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From Othered to Belonging (feat. Jenai Auman) 52:16

8M ago52:16

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Today, Jenai Auman and I talk about reclaiming our agency after experiencing othering and religious trauma. Jenai Auman (she/her) is a Filipina American writer, artist, and author of Othered. She draws from her years in church leadership as well as her trauma-informed training to write on healing and holistic spiritual formation. She received her b…

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Looking for Belonging? Try the Church Basement (feat. Ian Morgan Cron) 53:50

8M ago53:50

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Today, Ian Morgan Cron (he/him) and I talk about why the twelve steps are for everyone. Ian is a bestselling author, psychotherapist, Enneagram teacher, Episcopal priest, and the host of the popular podcast Typology. His books include the Enneagram primer The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery, which has sold over one million …

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Let's Talk About Mental Health (feat. Ayana Lage) 44:06

8M ago44:06

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CW: Ayana and I discuss some tender topics today, including mental health, pregnancy loss, and postpartum psychosis. If you are struggling, please reach out to a hotline such as the NAMI Helpline (1-800-950-6264) or a trusted mental health professional. If you are in extreme distress, please seek immediate medical care. Today, Ayana Lage and I talk…

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Mothering in Found Family (feat. Amber Flannery Field) 49:14

8M ago49:14

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Today, Amber Flannery Field (she/her) and I talk about the journey from nihilism to hopeful action and community. Amber is a New York City tour guide. New York Magazine named her among their "things we love about New York," and CBC Radio called her "the only good tour guide in New York City." She does video essays on race, community, and New York o…

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The Art of Showing Up as Yourself (feat. Emma Claye) 49:13

9M ago49:13

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Today, Emma Claye (she/her) and I talk about persistence in the midst of rejection. You can follow Emma on social media @emmaclaye. Listen to Emma's music wherever you stream music. Join the Found Family crew on Substack! Support the showBy MaryB. Safrit

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How to Deepen Our Friendships (feat. David Jay) 1:08:06

9M ago1:08:06

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Today, David Jay (he/him) and I discuss how we can push back on the systems that make us feel lonely. Get your copy of Relationality wherever you buy books! Check out resources and all the things at relationalitybook.com. Send David an email with your thoughts and stories at [email protected]. AVEN is still alive and well! Check it out at…

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Healing Ourselves Through Inclusive Storytelling (feat. Natalie Naudus) 47:25

9M ago47:25

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Today, Natalie Naudus (she/her) and I talk about the beauty and necessity of queer stories. You can follow Natalie on Instagram, TikTok, and X @natalienaudus. Get your copy of Gay the Pray Away wherever you get books or audiobooks. Get monthly spicy sapphic stories on Natalie and her girlfriend's Patreon, Sapphic Sparks. Join the Found Family Crew …

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How to Make Friends as an Adult (feat. Kat Vellos) 50:33

10M ago50:33

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Today, Kat Vellos (she/her) and I discuss very practical ways to make friends outside of church. You can sign up for Kat's newsletter at weshouldgettogether.com. Here are the links for Kat's blog post, "Organic Friendship 101" and her Platonic Action Lab. (No link? Both are easy to find on her website!) Follow her on IG @katvellos_author. Join the …

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8 Hacks for Fun and Sustainable Get Togethers 14:15

10M ago14:15

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It's the week of Thanksgiving! For this solo episode, I'm giving you my best hosting hacks--eight of them, to be specific. After two decades of getting people together, one decade in food service, and a lifetime of inclusive Southern Hospitality, there's a lot I've learned the hard way. This episode gives you eight of them to save you the headache!…

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How to Show Up for Single Moms (feat. Annie Parsons) 50:18

10M ago50:18

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Today, Annie Parsons (she/her) and I talk about her journey to motherhood while unmarried. You can follow Annie on Instagram @hootenannie Join the Found Family crew on Substack at marybsafrit.substack.com. Support the show

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Queer Christian Dating 101 (feat. Adam Evers) 58:27

10M ago58:27

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Today, Adam Evers (he/him) and I talk about the very human world of queer Christian dating, friendship, and community. You can follow Believr on social media @believrapp. Download Believr at believr.app/download. If you have a success story or feedback, shoot Adam an email, [email protected]. Join the Found Family crew on Substack. Support the show…

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The Creative Path to Authentic Connections (feat. GG Renee Hill) 59:41

11M ago59:41

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Today, I'm talking to GG Renee Hill (she/her) about how a creative mindset can help us build the lives we want. You can find GG on Instagram @ggreneewrites. Check out her free resources at allthemanylayers.com/ggreneewrites. She's on Linked In as GG Renee Hill. Get free writing prompts by subscribing to her Substack at thelayers.substack.com. Join …

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[EXTENDED CUT] How to Faithfully Engage in Politics (feat. Kaitlyn Schiess) 49:06

11M ago49:06

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In light of the imminent election, I decided to gift y'all the extended cut of my interview with Kaitlyn Schiess (she/her) from back before our rebrand. It's a dynamite conversation about the importance of community and how mutuality in our community can help combat political overwhelm. Kaitlyn Schiess is a writer, speaker, and theologian. She is t…

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Why Friends Are Our First Loves (feat. Lilly Dancyger) 46:48

11M ago46:48

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Today, Lilly Dancyger (she/her) and I talk about all the ways our female friendships teach us how to love. Lilly Dancyger is the author of First Love: Essays on Friendship (The Dial Press, 2024), and Negative Space (SFWP, 2021). She lives in New York City, and is a 2023 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellow in nonfiction from The New York Foundation for the Art…

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When an Ex Haunts You, Write an Album (feat. Haley Osier) 54:25

11M ago54:25

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TW: abuse, mention of ex-gay, fatphobia Today, Haley Osier (she/her) and I talk about how she went from ex-gay fundamentalist evangelical to an out lesbian singer-songwriter and the album she wrote about it. You can listen to Haley's music wherever you stream. Just search for Haley Osier. Follow Haley on social media @haleyosier. Join the Found Fam…

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Justice, Decolonization, and Masala Chai Theology (feat. Joash Thomas) 50:33

12M ago50:33

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Today, Joash Thomas (he/him) and I talk about liberating faith practices and the systemic barriers that get in the way. Also Chai. We talk about Masala chai quite a bit. Joash Thomas is an international speaker, global human rights leader and justice & liberation theologian. Born and raised in India, Joash ran a political consulting and lobbying fi…

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Leaving Christian Nationalism; Embracing Queer Family (feat. April Ajoy) 50:53

12M ago50:53

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TW: homophobia, transphobia, suicidal thoughts Today, April Ajoy (she/her) tells her story of leaving Christian Nationalism. We also dig into what it's like being part of a queer family in the Southeastern US. April is a content creator and podcast host who uses humor to shine light on harmful, toxic, and sometimes just weird traits of American Eva…

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For Those Who Feel Too Different for Church (A Message from the Host) 14:48

12M ago14:48

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You're going to be hearing from me today on a topic that's very close to my heart. This episode is for the folks who feel like their church doesn't know what to do with them. Get a FREE sixty-minute coaching session by filling out this interest form! You can follow me on Instagram and TikTok @maryb.safrit. If you enjoyed this episode, I send out a …

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A Defense of Queer Affirming Theology–and What It Cost (feat. Thomas Jay Oord) 45:47

1y ago45:47

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Today, you'll hear the story of a theologian who was put on trial for herasy by his denomination for promoting queer affirming theology. Thomas Jay Oord, PhD, (he/him) is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multidisciplinary studies. He is a best-selling and award-winning author, having written or edited 30+ books. Academic Influence ranks hi…

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Why Won't My Friends Initiate Plans? (feat. Nina Badzin) 56:24

1y ago56:24

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Nina Badzin and I are answering one of the most pressing questions she gets about friendship... plus how to make friends outside your church community, why communication matters so freaking much, and more! Nina Badzin (she/her) is the host of the podcast Dear Nina: Conversations About Friendship. She’s been writing about friendship since 2014, co-l…

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Can Our Clothes Help Us Find Our People? (feat. Lindsey Myers) 58:29

1y ago58:29

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Today's episode is a practical, delightful discussion of identity, exploration, confidence, and clothing with a color expert who wants to help you love yourself as you are, no matter who you are. Lindsey Myers (she/her) founded Created Colorful in 2020 while navigating being a new mom. Pouring any energy she had into her kids, Lindsey slowly realiz…

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The Auction Manifesto - Everything You Need to Know In One Episode 1:13:29

1y ago1:13:29

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The summer is drawing to a close for the Auction Brief, but not before your Fantasy Football Lawyer Drew Davenport provides one final call to action in the episode everyone has been waiting for: The Auction Manifesto. Your host weaves a 70 minute tale of every concept and idea that has been discussed this summer into a coherent, chronological walkt…

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Auction Draft Inflection Points; Guest Bob Harris 1:45:15

1y ago1:45:15

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In the second-to-last episode of the draft season the Auction Brief gets into the weeds about how the auction draft room shifts as the draft goes on. Your host dives into how to spot the Inflection Points that tell you when and how to act so that you aren't caught unaware during your auction. After Drew breaks down Inflection Points he welcomes gue…