The Jim Wallis Podcast explains how our faith should inform our politics, and not the other way around. Each episode, Wallis, a prominent Christian ethicist and social justice advocate, host conversations about faith and justice with activists, authors, scholars, spiritual leaders and prominent politicians.
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Quakers and other seekers explore visions of the world growing up through the cracks of our broken systems. The Seed is a podcast from Pendle Hill, a Quaker center, open to all, for Spirit-led learning, retreat, and community in Wallingford, PA. This project was made possible by the generous support of the Thomas H. & Mary Williams Shoemaker Fund.
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For the Life of the World / Yale Center for Faith & Culture
Miroslav Volf, Matthew Croasmun, Ryan McAnnally-Linz, Drew Collins, Evan Rosa
Seeking and living a life worthy of our humanity. Theological insight, cultural analysis, and practical guidance for personal and communal flourishing. Brought to you by the Yale Center for Faith & Culture.
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Faithfully Podcast is the flagship podcast for Faithfully Magazine and features editorial staff in conversation with academics, pastors, activists, artists, and others about how Christianity informs their perspectives on faith, race, and culture. Hosted by Managing Editor Nicola A. Menzie and Associate Editor Timothy Isaiah Cho. Owned and operated by Faithfully Media, LLC.
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The I AM DAD. Podcast is an exploration of fatherhood insight, information, and inspiration for dads, their families, the people who love, and those that support them.
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The Sufi Heart podcast with Omid Safi features teachings and stories about a sacred tradition of love, one that manifests outwardly as justice and inwardly as tenderness. Drawing primarily on the wisdom of the Islamic tradition as well as the legacies of the Civil Rights movements and other wisdom teachings, Omid invites you to a meditation on the transformative power of love and recalling the necessity of linking healing our own hearts with healing the world. Omid Safi is director of Duke U ...
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Come Through with Rebecca Carroll is a podcast that explores culture, race and identity against the backdrop of the 2020 election. The series will provide listeners with 15 essential conversations they can take with them during this pivotal time. Conversations with prominent thinkers, cultural critics, writers, artists, and politicians on topics like climate change, diversity and inclusion programs, immigration and more are prompted by our host’s lifelong personal inquiry into what it means ...
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A constantly evolving discussion centered around the intersections of "History, Power, Jesus & Justice". These are the conversations we have on the path to reconstructing the understandings Jesus, our faith, and what it means to be the Church. The Rooted Dialogue is hosted by Jeremy Ogunba & Erin Corry Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therooteddialogue/support
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In an era of political division and polarized debate, we are losing our ability to hear each other. The volume of our disagreements is at an all-time high, while our ability to communicate with kindness and empathy is at an all-time low. This podcast seeks to change that by engaging people from different backgrounds and beliefs in good old-fashioned conversation. Listen in as Rabbi Michael Beyo and anthropologist Dr. Adrian McIntyre spend time listening, sharing, and discovering common groun ...
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Faith, Justice, and the Power of Witness: Jim Wallis Interviews Dr. Barbara Williams-Skinner
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44:21Take Action: Be part of the movement! Join the Pentecost Witness for a Moral Budget and help shape a future rooted in justice and equity. Learn more and sign up here! Join Jim Wallis for a compelling conversation with Dr. Barbara Williams-Skinner-renowned faith leader, public policy strategist, and advocate for democracy-as they explore the urgent …
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How Autism Teaches Us About Fatherhood: Insights with Dr. Robert Naseef
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55:11Parenting a child with autism challenges every part of your heart—and strengthens it. Dr. Robert Naseef shares real-world insights about resilience, acceptance, and the unique role of fathers in raising children with autism. In this powerful episode of *I Am Dad Podcast*, Kenneth Braswell and Dr. Robert Naseef explore how autism impacts family life…
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Pendle Hill’s First Audiobook: Pamphlet #371, Members One of Another (Off-Season Special)
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12:57Episode Summary Pendle Hill has just released its very first audiobook for our pamphlet series! Listen to the audiobook of Pendle Hill Pamphlet #371, Members One of Another: The Dynamics of Membership in Quaker Meeting by Tom Gates, here. In this episode, we first hear Tom share a little bit of the background to his pamphlet before listening to a s…
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Trump’s Historic Unpopularity: Majority See Him as a Dangerous Dictator
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44:21In this eye-opening episode, Jim Wallis and Robert P. Jones dive deep into the latest poll data revealing President Trump’s unprecedented negative approval ratings within his first 100 days back in office. Discover how Trump ranks as the most unpopular president since World War II at this stage, with a majority of Americans-including 55% of indepen…
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The Body as Sacred Offering: Ballet and Embodied Faith / New York City Ballet Dancer Silas Farley
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1:02:42Silas Farley, former New York City Ballet dancer and current Dean of the Colburn School's Trudl Zipper Dance Institute, explores the profound connections between classical ballet, Christian worship, and embodied spirituality. From his early exposure to liturgical dance in a charismatic Lutheran church to his career as a professional dancer and chor…
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The Toll of Corporate America on Black Men
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57:30Black men, toxic jobs may be killing us. We may not want to hear it, but the best way to care for our kids and wives isn’t working ourselves into the ground — it’s prioritizing our health and doing everything within our power to maximize our longevity and happiness. This includes going to the doctor, checking in with our mental health, and, if nece…
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Faith, Politics, and Democracy in America: A Conversation with E.J. Dionne
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48:52Join Jim Wallis and distinguished journalist E.J. Dionne as they explore the critical intersection of faith, politics, and the challenges facing American democracy today. In this episode, they dissect the rise of Christian nationalism, the role of faith communities in resisting authoritarianism, and the essential importance of journalism in upholdi…
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Remembering Pope Francis / Nichole Flores and Ryan McAnnally-Linz
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34:43Pope Francis died on Monday April 21, 2025. And to remember and celebrate his life, we’re bringing out an episode from our archives featuring social ethicist and Associate Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Virginia, Nichole M. Flores. Ryan McAnnally-Linz interviewed her in early 2021 about Fratelli Tutti, an encyclical teaching he…
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Art and Sacred Resistance: Art as Prayer, Love, Resistance and Relationship / Bruce Herman
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1:01:48“Art is a form of prayer … a way to enter into relationship.” Artist and theologian Bruce Herman reflects on the sacred vocation of making, resisting consumerism, and the divine invitation to become co-creators. From Mark Rothko to Rainer Maria Rilke, to Andres Serrano’s “Piss Christ” and T.S. Eliot’s Four Quartets, he comments on the holy risk of …
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Silencing Truth: Banned Books, Racism, and the Future of American Democracy
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1:06:00In this vital episode, leading scholars and activists explore the urgent issues of book banning, racial justice, and the role of faith in a divided America. Jim Wallis is joined by authors Anthea Butler, Robert Jones, Brian Massingale, and Michael Eric Dyson, in a discussion first streamed by the American Academy of Religion. They discuss how attac…
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From Iron Sharpens Iron to Promise Keepers: Brian Doyle on Fatherhood, Faith, and Leading with Purpose
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59:43Today on the I Am Dad Podcast, we are honored to welcome a true champion of fatherhood and men’s ministry, Brian Doyle. As the Founder and President of Iron Sharpens Iron, Brian has spent decades equipping men to be the spiritual leaders of their homes, churches, and communities. His leadership has impacted over 500,000 men through the Iron Sharpen…
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Ep. 36 – Re-Enchanting the World with Joshua Michael Schrei
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1:11:49Re-enchanting the world with God, the beloved, Omid Safi and teacher Joshua Michael Schrei explore the push-and-pull relationship we have with the divine. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. This week on Sufi Heart, Omid and Joshua get in…
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Bonhoeffer's Legacy: Confronting Injustice Today with Adam Taylor.
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47:47On the anniversary of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's death, we explore his enduring call to "costly grace" and its relevance to today's challenges with Adam Taylor, President of Sojourners. While not explicitly about Bonhoeffer, Adam's work—including his book A More Perfect Union: A New Vision for Building the Beloved Community— resonates deeply with Bonhoe…
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Breaking Barriers: Dr. Brianna Lemmons, Dr. Tasha Alston, and Dr. Latrice Rollins on Redefining Black Fatherhood
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1:08:07Today on the I Am Dad Podcast, we are honored to welcome three phenomenal scholars and thought leaders who have dedicated their careers to reshaping the narratives of fatherhood: Dr. Brianna P. Lemmons, Dr. Tasha Alston, and Dr. Latrice Rollins. Collectively, these trailblazing researchers have transformed the way we understand Black fatherhood, fa…
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Money, Lies, & God: The Plot to Destroy American Democracy
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51:47Author Katherine Stewart (Money, Lies, and God) joins Jim Wallis to expose the money, disinformation, and Christian nationalism fueling the anti-democratic movement. Discover the funders, the lies, and what we can do to fight back. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell…
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Dr. Maretta McDonald: Fatherhood, the Criminal Justice System, and Rethinking Systemic Barriers
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1:00:46Today on the I Am Dad Podcast, we are honored to welcome Dr. Maretta McDonald, an award-winning teacher, sociologist, and one of the leading voices in the study of fatherhood and the criminal justice system. As an affiliate faculty member at Virginia Tech and adjunct assistant professor at St. John’s University, Dr. McDonald has created groundbreak…
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Courts Under Siege: Dahlia Lithwick on Trump's Judicial Threats & Democracy's Future
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53:07Legal journalist Dahlia Lithwick (Slate’s Amicus podcast) exposes how Trump’s second-term agenda—and cases like Dr. Rasha Alawieh’s deportation and Mahmoud Khalil’s ICE detention—are testing judicial independence. We break down: The "metaphorical weapons" courts still have against executive overreach; Why Chief Justice Roberts’ rare public warning …
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Dr. Clinton Boyd, Jr.: Championing Black Fatherhood and Systemic Change
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1:04:24Today on the I Am Dad Podcast, we are honored to welcome Dr. Clinton Boyd, Jr., a visionary leader and powerful advocate for Black fathers and families. As the Executive Director of Fathers, Families, & Healthy Communities (FFHC) and a researcher at Chapin Hall, Dr. Boyd is at the forefront of shaping policies and programs that uplift Black fathers…
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Professor Ruth Braunstein is the host of the new podcast When the Wolves Came, Evangelicals Resisting Extremism. Prof. Braunstein chronicles the American heretics who blaspheme Jesus by turning against our neighbors, whom he has commanded us to love. And she documents the courageous resistance that is rising up in Evangelical congregations across t…
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Janice Robinson-Celeste: Empowering Black Families Through Successful Black Parenting Magazine
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56:25Today on the I Am Dad Podcast, we are honored to welcome the extraordinary Janice Robinson-Celeste—a powerhouse in early childhood education, media, and parenting advocacy. As the founder and publisher of Successful Black Parenting Magazine, the executive producer of Ethnic Animations, and the host of the syndicated podcast BACKTALK, Janice has ded…
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The Fear to Hope: Ukrainian Pastor on Democracy, Fear, and Abundant Life in the Midst of War / Fyodor Raychynets
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54:20"Do not be afraid of your fears, but cope with them—learn how to deal with them—because unless you do, you cannot live your life abundantly and fully." (Fyodor Raychynets) Evoking courage, resilience, and faith in the face of overwhelming uncertainty, Ukrainian pastor and theologian Fyodor Raychynets returns to For the Life of the World three years…
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Disarming Leviathan: Fighting Trump's Chaos Evil While Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbors
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56:47Pastor Caleb Campbell chronicles his journey from active engagement as a Neo-Nazi Skinhead to becoming Lead Pastor of Desert Springs Bible Church in Phoenix, Arizona. His work focuses on equipping Christians to minister to their Christian nationalist neighbors. He explores the reasons for its appeal, offering compassionate responses to its claims, …
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Acamea: Unraveling Family, Identity, and Reconciliation in Daddy’s Little Stranger
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1:08:03Today on the I Am Dad Podcast, we are honored to welcome Acamea, a gifted memoirist, essayist, and author of the deeply moving memoir Daddy’s Little Stranger. Through her work, Acamea masterfully explores the complex emotions of family, identity, and reconciliation, resonating with readers worldwide. Her essays have appeared in esteemed publication…
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Millions will Starve and Millions will Die
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40:56We began this Lenten Season in the aftermath of the virtual destruction of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). As a result, millions will starve and millions will die around the world. The scale and scope of this preventable tragedy gives added weight and significance to our observation of Lent. The Lenten tradition of d…
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Ep. 35 – Deepening Faith Through Inter-Spirituality with Mike Petrow and Drew Jackson
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49:21Omid Safi sits down with Mike Petrow and Drew Jackson from The Center for Action and Contemplation, founded by Franciscan friar Richard Rohr, to explore how a unified approach to spirituality can deepen our faith. This podcast was originally published on the Everything Belongs Podcast, produced by The Center for Action and Contemplation (CFAC). The…
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What the Devil: Christian Imagination, Morality, and Two-Step Devil / Jamie Quatro
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59:28Mystics and prophets have reported receiving visions from the Divine for centuries—”Thus saith the Lord…”—Hildegard of Bingen, Teresa of Avila, Ignatius of Loyola, Catherine of Siena, or Julian of Norwich. The list goes on. But what would you think if you met a seer of visions in the present day? Maybe you have. What about a prophet whose visions c…
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Dr. Azaliah B. Israel: Redefining Black Fatherhood and Supporting Fathers Through Family-Centered Care
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59:04Today on the I Am Dad Podcast, we are honored to welcome Dr. Azaliah B. Israel, a leading scholar and advocate in the field of Black fatherhood. Dr. Israel has dedicated her career to deconstructing and transforming narratives surrounding Black fathers through innovative narrative interventions. With a Doctorate in Public Policy from the University…
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Hal Weaver: From Friends’ Historical and Ongoing Injustice to Retrospective Justice (Off-Season Special)
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16:03Episode Summary This episode features a condensed version of the recent First Monday Lecture, “The Exponential Impact of Historical and Ongoing Injustice: A Call To Action for Quakers,” that Dr. Harold Weaver delivered alongside Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge at Pendle Hill on February 3rd. Hal’s message is a call for reckoning and retrospective justice…
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The Scandal of Giving and Forgiving / Miroslav Volf
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32:04It’s easy to forget how utterly scandalous the concepts of grace and forgiveness are. Grace is an absolutely unmerited, undeserved benevolence. Forgiveness is an intentional miscarriage of retributive justice, ignoring of the wrong by a wrongdoer. In Miroslav Volf’s understanding, forgiveness “decouples the deed from the doer.” Today’s episode feat…
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Calvin T. Mann: The National Encourager on Fatherhood, Mentorship, and Transforming Communities
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1:01:41Today on the I Am Dad Podcast, we are honored to welcome Calvin T. Mann, a true champion for fatherhood, mentorship, and community transformation. Known as the National Encourager, Calvin has dedicated his life to shaping the destinies of boys and men, guiding them toward purpose, fulfillment, and success. As a father of five, mentor, coach, podcas…
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Kendrick Lamar's Political Theology / Femi Olutade
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1:04:33Super Bowl LIX was amazing, but not because of the football, or the commercials. It was the 13-minute half-time tour de force of political theology and protest art, brought to you by Kendrick Lamar. Acting like a parable to offer more to those who already get it, and to take away from those who don’t get it at all, the performance was so much more …
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A historic lawsuit has been filed by the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection, in partnership with the Center on Faith and Justice, on the behalf of a broad coalition of 27 national church and organization plaintiffs, whose combined membership numbers in the millions, to defend the teachings of Jesus and the traditions of all Abraha…
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Authentic Disruption: Anashay Wright on Education and Empowering Change
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1:09:31Welcome to another impactful episode of the "I Am Dad" podcast! Today, we are honored to have Dr. Anashay Wright, a dynamic mother, wife, educator, speaker, and founder of Authentic Disruption and Disruptive Partners. For over two decades, Anashay has been a force for “good disruption,” partnering with leaders, policymakers, and communities to dism…
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The Psychology of Disaster: The Impact of Calamity on Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Health / Jamie Aten and Pam King
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58:28Disaster preparedness is sort of an oxymoron. Disaster is the kind of indiscriminate calamity that only ever finds us ill-equipped to manage. And if you are truly prepared, you’ve probably averted disaster. There’s a big difference between the impact of disaster on physical, material life—and its outsized impact on mental, emotional, and spiritual …
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David J. Pate Jr. on Reimagining Fatherhood: Policy, Equity, and Uplifting Black Families
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1:05:03Welcome to another enlightening episode of the "I Am Dad" podcast! Today, we are honored to have with us Dr. David J. Pate Jr., a distinguished Associate Professor of Consumer Science and Human Development & Family Studies and the Dean’s Fathers and Fathering Faculty Fellow. With over 16 years as a practicing social worker and a rich academic caree…
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Our One and Only Earth: Environmental Ethics, Climate Change, Biodiversity, and Consumption / Ryan Darr & Ryan McAnnally-Linz
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46:58How should we treat our one and only home, Earth? What obligations do we have to other living or non-living things? How should we think about climate change and its denial? How does biodiversity and species extinction impact human beings? And how should we think about environmental justice, the rights of animals, and the ways we consume the natural…
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Darryl C. Green on Forgiveness, Healing, and Fatherhood: A Path to Reconciliation and Change
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1:02:21Darryl C. Green is a transformative voice in the realms of healing, reconciliation, and forgiveness. As the President and Principal Consultant of Deep Forgiveness, a nonprofit dedicated to restoring families and empowering disenfranchised communities, Green combines his profound personal experiences with professional expertise to create meaningful …
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Dorsey Levens: Super Bowl Champion, NFL Icon, and the Journey Beyond the Game
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59:07Dorsey Levens is a name etched in football history, celebrated as a Green Bay Packers legend, Super Bowl champion, and Pro Bowl running back. A Syracuse native, Levens carved out a stellar career with resilience and determination, overcoming injuries to shine on the biggest stages in the NFL. Beyond the gridiron, Levens has embraced life after foot…
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Are you there God? It’s me… Why is God hidden? Why is God silent? And why does that matter in light of faith, hope, and love? In this episode, philosopher Deborah Casewell joins Evan Rosa for a discussion of divine hiddenness. Together, they reflect on: Simone Weil’s distinction between abdication and abandonment Martin Luther’s theology of the cro…
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