We explore the space between research and best practices with application in the K-12 classroom. Whether you are new to teaching or have been teaching for years, this podcast covers it all and will share with you advice from the experts to put research into practice. Check out Dr. Dickenson's latest publication on Amazon: https://amzn.to/32BUBay
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Interviews and messages designed to help you understand, apply and teach the Bible with power and clarity to this generation.
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A podcast that enlivens the letters of the English sisters Elizabeth Gwillim and Mary Symonds in 1801-1807 while they were in Madras, India, and enters into conversation with the researchers who investigated their lives.
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Discover how to transform the most challenging chapter of your life with Jim Mann's inspiring podcast. As a stage 4 cancer survivor, and a HealingStrong Group Leader, Jim interviews famous musical artists like Tasha Layton, Ellie Holcomb, Katy Nichole, and Tim Timmons, as well as health influencers who beat incurable diseases like depression and addiction. Through humor and a renewed sense of purpose, guests courageously share their stories of overcoming the toughest times and learning to tr ...
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“Internet Evangelism” with guest Traci Coston
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41:28In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Frank Harber interviews Traci Coston about Internet Evangelism. Traci Coston has millions of followers on social media. She has won over 100,000 souls to Christ in the last 2 years. This is a video about her amazing story.By frankr7
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In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Frank Harber interviews Marc Alfano about Kingdom Business. Learn how to align your business with the kingdom's principles! Marc’s mission is to instruct individuals on how to use their business as a platform to reach the unreached. Marc serves as both an evangelist and teacher. He proclaims the gospel, and i…
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How Women Hear the Sermon (with Pamela MacRae)
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47:48In this episode, Mike speaks with Dr Pamela MacRae, Professor of Ministry to Women and Ministry to Victims of Sexual Exploitation at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. With decades of experience in local church ministry and nearly twenty years teaching at Moody, Dr MacRae offers thoughtful insight on how preachers can communicate the Bible with clar…
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What Does the Bible Say About Tithing, Women Pastors, and Speaking in Tongues?
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44:10Recorded live in Kampala, Uganda, this episode features a wide-ranging and deeply honest conversation on the practice of church leadership in a variety of contexts. Pastors from Calvary Chapel and Baptist traditions come together to address anonymous audience questions on everything from altar calls to tongues, from tithing to women in ministry, an…
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Spirit-Empowered Study and Christ-Centred Preaching
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45:21What does it look like to prepare and preach the Bible in a way that’s both faithful to the text and reliant on the Holy Spirit? In this panel discussion hosted by Mike Neglia, four experienced Bible teachers – Roy Kasika, Moses Ouni, Zeddie Muzungu, and Brian Kelly – respond to real questions about sermon prep, interpretation, and Spirit-led preac…
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Ministry in Motion: Guest Preaching, Mentorship, and Sermon Application with Shaun Sells
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38:17In this engaging conversation, Mike Neglia interviews Shaun about his journey in pastoral ministry, teaching the Bible, and the importance of inductive Bible study. Sean shares candidly about his first teaching experience, transitioning to senior pastor, and his current ministry as a traveling minister. Key Discussion Points: First teaching experie…
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The Soft Prosperity Gospel, Justification, and Women in the Church – with Elyse Fitzpatrick
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57:40What happens when someone who’s been teaching the Bible for 50 years sits down to talk about gospel clarity, gender dynamics in preaching, and why justification still needs explaining? In this episode, Mike Neglia is joined by Elyse Fitzpatrick—author, speaker, and theologian—for a deeply honest and theologically rich conversation. They discuss the…
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Preaching About the Steadfast Love of the Lord
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57:40In this heart-stirring and theologically rich episode, Mike Neglia is joined by theologian, pastor, and author Dr. Sam Storms to discuss his latest book, The Steadfast Love of the Lord: Experiencing the Life-Changing Power of God's Unchanging Affection. Together, they explore the transformative power of divine love, the misconceptions both the worl…
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In this focused and practical message, Brian Kelly shares from his experience as a preacher and church planter on the necessity of clear, intentional sermon outlines. “If you don't have a plan, all you have is a wish,” he says—reminding us that Spirit-empowered preaching still requires thoughtful preparation. Recorded live in Kampala, Uganda, this …
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The Pulpit and the Prayer Closet: Dr. Keeney Dickenson on Spurgeon’s Legacy
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48:17How did Charles Spurgeon’s theology of prayer shape one preacher’s lifelong commitment to expositional ministry, personal integrity, and staying rooted in a single congregation? In this conversation, Mike Neglia sits down with Dr. Keeney Dickenson, a seasoned pastor and mentor, to explore the spiritual and pastoral depth that comes from decades of …
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Series Finale with Principal Investigator, Dr. Victoria Dickenson
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55:17Dr. Victoria Dickenson The case study: Lady Gwillim's China The new project: Hidden Hands Welcome to Letters Home, a podcast that explores the lives and interests of Elizabeth Gwillim and Mary Symonds, English sisters in India at the turn of the nineteenth century. Over eight episodes, Rosie Noskwith and Amber Craig read letters from the sisters to…
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Innovation Meets Integrity: AI and the Preacher’s Calling with Paul Hoffman
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55:01Artificial intelligence is already reshaping how some pastors write sermons, lead meetings, and care for people—but what are the theological and ethical boundaries for its use in ministry? In this wide-ranging conversation, Mike Neglia speaks with Dr Paul Hoffman about the promises and perils of AI for preachers and church leaders. Together they ex…
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SERVING FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WHO HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS with Jamie Koesema
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36:51In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Frank Harber interviews Jamie Koesema about the R[4] Retreat Center. Learn about the amazing R[4] Retreat Center! The need for real connection and community support for families affected by special needs is undeniable! Why? There are often multiple services available for their children but little to no commun…
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The Perils and Possibilities of ChatGPT for Preachers with Mike Neglia & Nick Cady
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1:00:23Can AI enhance sermon preparation without compromising theological integrity? Mike Neglia and Nick Cady DELVE into the ethics of using AI in Christian ministry, discussing its potential benefits (like editing, condensing, and title generation) and serious dangers (such as inaccuracies, plagiarism, and spiritual shortcuts). Mike shares real-life exa…
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Long Obedience in the Same Location - Danny Hyde
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41:05What makes a long-term pastorate successful? How do internships shape future ministers? And what does it look like to grow as a preacher over decades of ministry? In this episode of the Expositors Collective Podcast, Rev. Dr. Danny Hyde joins Mike Neglia to talk about his journey in ministry—from an eager young preacher to a seasoned pastor who has…
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“THE AVODA GOLF STORY” with guest Thomas Bailey
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52:37“THE AVODA GOLF STORY” with guest Thomas Bailey In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Frank Harber interviews Thomas Bailey about the incredible rise of Avoda Golf. Avoda Golf founder Tom Bailey was simply trying to make better irons for himself and ended up helping Bryson DeChambeau win the U.S. Open. Tom Bailey was just trying to solve golf pro…
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Faithful to the Text: The Case for Expository Preaching with Pastor Zeddie Muzungu
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22:36In this episode of Expositors Collective, we are joined by Pastor Zeddie Muzungu, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Kampala and Director of Calvary Chapel Bible College Uganda. Pastor Zeddie has been faithfully pastoring for over ten years, leading efforts to train leaders, plant churches, and build strong Christian families throughout Uganda and Eas…
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Communicating Truth with Wonder: Preaching, C.S. Lewis, and the Power of the Word - Dwain Tissell
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54:18Dr Dwain Tissell—preacher, scholar, and teacher—joins Expositors Collective to share insights from his 38 years of pastoral ministry and his deep love for biblical literacy and preaching. Now an adjunct professor at Western Seminary, he teaches courses on Applied Biblical Leadership and C.S. Lewis’s insights on discipleship in a post-Christian worl…
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Helping Others to Understand God's Word with Matt Pettit
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39:22How can local churches train their people to study and apply God’s Word with confidence? In this episode of The Expositors Collective Podcast, Matt Pettit, executive pastor at White Fields Calvary in Alberta, Canada, joins Mike Neglia to discuss the power of the Inductive Bible Study method and how churches can equip believers to grow deeper in Scr…
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Say Goodbye to Polished Platforms - Justin Thornton
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55:07Justin Thornton packs a LOT of soul-stirring and heart-searching truth into this short and powerful message that he delivered in Indianapolis, Indiana back in October 2023. He speaks about the irreplaceability of a preacher's heart relationship with the Lord, which contains both spontaneity and structure. Justin Thornton is a father of 4 and a husb…
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117: Exploring Apricot Seeds, Laetrile, and Reviving Natural Cancer Therapies | John A. Richardson, Jr.
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51:46John Richardson, Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of Operation World Without Cancer and Founder of Richardson Nutritional Center, passionately shares his family's advocacy for Laetrile, a natural cancer treatment derived from apricot seeds, and recounts powerful success stories in its application. The episode provokes critical questions about the …
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Bible Teaching, Ministry Friendships, and the Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness with Trillia Newbell
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48:12In this episode of theExpositors Collective Podcast,Mike Neglia speaks withTrillia Newbell—Bible teacher, author, andAcquisitions and Editorial Director at Moody Publishers—about her journey inteaching the Bible, overcoming self-consciousness in ministry, and the importance of friendship for pastors and Bible teachers. Trillia sharesher early exper…
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Preaching Like a Puritan, Pastoral Care and Problems with the Quadriga - Roberto Gazga
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55:21In this episode of the Expositors Collective Podcast, Mike Neglia is joined by Roberto Gazga, a hospice chaplain, lay preacher at Christ the King Reformed Baptist Church in Niles, Illinois, and host of the Urban Puritano podcast. Roberto is the author of Christ's Scope and Scepter: His Word, His World and is currently working on his forthcoming boo…
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“THE ROADMAP TO CHURCH HEALTH” with guest Scotty Sanders
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36:50In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Frank Harber interviews Church Coach Scotty Sanders about THE ROADMAP TO CHURCH HEALTH. Scotty Sanders is the FOUNDER & CEO of Life Catalyst. Life Catalyst has been Helping Churches Grow Since 2008 and is the creator of the “Who Is Your One” evangelism initiative! Your church is unique. So is the Life Catalys…
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116: Confronting Stage Four Prostate Cancer Through Faith and Holistic Healing | David and Kathi Peters
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39:17David and Kathy Peters share their journey following David's stage four prostate cancer diagnosis, focusing on their choice to pursue natural healing rather than conventional treatments. Highlighting the importance of community, diet, and emotional resilience, they encourage others to embrace holistic approaches to health. • David's prostate cancer…
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From the Page to the Pulpit with Wayne Baxter
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115: Detoxification, Immune Therapies, and Environmental Toxins in Rising Young Adult Cancer | Dr. Tony Jimenez
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34:02This episode discusses the alarming rise of cancer in young adults, examining the environmental, dietary, and emotional factors involved. The conversation emphasizes holistic healing, the role of detoxification, and practical strategies for reducing health risks related to toxins and EMF exposure. • Discussion on increasing cancer rates among young…
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The Preacher's Priorities: Study, Spirit, and Sustainability
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25:54This week we have a powerful and practical message from Tim Chaddick, Pastor for Preaching at Reality Ventura and a frequent speaker and mentor with Expositors Collective. Recorded live at a preacher training event in Indianapolis, Indiana, this teaching is concise, impactful, and brimming with honest and insightful wisdom. Tim encourages preachers…
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“The Prayer Powered Pulpit” with guest Dr. Keeney Dickenson
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35:08In this Episode of DEFENDING THE FAITH, Frank Harber interviews Pastor Keeney Dickenson about The Prayer Powered Pulpit. The priority a pastor places on preaching is best measured by his investment of prayer. Wholehearted prayer reflects high priority and limited prayer means low priority. It is tragic when sermons are mechanically written as an ac…
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114: Healing Through Grief, Spiritual Growth, and Alternative Cancer Treatments | Jennifer Reiner
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46:54Jennifer Reiner shares her journey from personal loss and grief to healing and faith. Her experiences, including her nursing career and battles with cancer, reveal the profound link between emotional trauma and physical health, emphasizing holistic healing. • Exploring Jennifer's background in nursing and EMS • Impact of 9/11 on her personal and pr…
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In this episode of the Expositors Collective, Dan Hamel offers valuable insights into homiletics and the art of preaching. Recorded at The Creek, Indianapolis this discussion highlights Dan’s thoughtful approach to sermon preparation, delivery, and connecting with audiences in meaningful ways. Dan begins by reflecting on the nature of preaching as …
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113: Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Holistic Healing | Marlice Alves
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36:19Marlies Alves shares her journey from being a registered nurse to becoming a cancer patient, highlighting the importance of nutrition in overall health. She candidly discusses her experiences with acute myeloid leukemia, conventional cancer treatment, and how she found healing through holistic practices. • Growing up in Rhode Island after losing he…
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Jesus, Homer and the Necessity of Mentoring the Next Generation
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24:07Episode Summary: In this episode of the Expositors Collective Podcast, we feature a compelling message from Bryan Stupar on the vital role of mentorship in ministry and life. Drawing from his deep well of pastoral experience and biblical understanding, Bryan illustrates the importance of older generations investing in the younger. He weaves togethe…
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How to Be "At Your Best" While Preparing Sermons - Carey Nieuwhof
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48:04Should preachers use the humble "we" or the personalised "you" when speaking to their congregations? Should busy leaders take breakfast meetings? Should sermon preparation nourish the soul of the pastor? Carey Nieuwhof answers these questions and more in this captivating and compelling conversation with Mike. We'll get a behind-the-scenes glimpse a…
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In this rebroadcast of a classic episode (from September of 2022) of the Expositors Collective Podcast, Dr. Bryan Chapell joins Mike to discuss the vital role of pastoral care and the irreplaceable power of love in pastoral ministry. Dr. Chapell is an internationally recognized preacher, teacher, and author who currently leads the Administrative Co…
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112: Healing Advanced Cancer Through Holistic Approaches | Dr. Francisco Contreras
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32:01Dr. Francisco Contreras, Director of Oasis of Hope Hospital, shares his insights on maintaining miracles in cancer care. His holistic philosophy prioritizes non-harmful therapies and the power of diet. Move beyond the traditional and embrace the compassionate approach demonstrated by Oasis of Hope, which is inspired by medical principles like "firs…
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Gospel Sanity in a World Gone Mad - Ray Ortlund Re-release
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44:58Gospel Sanity in a World Gone Mad – This is what Ray Ortlund Jr. aims to offer to the next generation of pastors and leaders. In this conversation with Mike, he discusses the profound value of remembering his own mortality, the importance of gathering and "gospelling" young men, and the encouragement that Christ Himself is preaching through us as w…
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The deep detective work of deciphering handwritten letters and art with Dr. Rebekah McCallum and Hana Nikčević
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47:29Scans of the original letters Hana's case studies: 'Best for this country' Curious for fish: Mary Symonds's fish watercolors Gwillim Student Symposium Welcome to Letters Home, a podcast that explores the lives and interests of Elizabeth Gwillim and Mary Symonds, English sisters in India at the turn of the nineteenth century. Over eight episodes Ros…
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111: Health Through Herbal Medicine, Brain Wellness and Being Prepared | Jane Barlow-Christensen
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42:36Learn about herbal medicine with Jane Barlow-Christensen, who has continued on her fathers mission, as she shares about the profound impact of plant remedies on brain health and overall wellness. Jane, a seasoned expert, shares her story of inheriting her father's legacy. Discover how natural remedies can contribute to your health as we highlight t…
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Dr Alan Stoddard explores the creation of an exegetical sermon outline and its transformation into a preaching outline, offering key insights to enrich your personal study and public speaking. His message includes valuable lessons from his time at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary under the late Haddon Robinson, along with effective strategies fo…
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110: Diagnosis to Overcoming Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma | Benjamin Canales
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31:42Four year Idaho HealingStrong Group Leader, Benjamin Canales, shares his inspiring journey from his New York roots to overcoming cancer to now leading a free support group based in holistic health. In 2016, Ben received his cancer diagnosis, and described the initial symptoms. Ben also mentions the spiritual journey that emerged as an integral part…
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Anchoring Truth: From Reporting the News to Preaching the Good News
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46:37In this episode, Mike Neglia sits down with Calvin Whittman, the pastor of Green Valley Baptist Church in Henderson, Nevada, to discuss his unique journey to the pulpit and his approach to gospel-centred preaching. Calvin reflects on how his diverse experiences—from serving in the Navy to working as a television and radio news anchor—shaped his com…
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109: Life After Grade 4 Brain Cancer with Humor and Hope | Jennifer Dickenson
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34:46Diagnosed in 2011 at the age of 44, Jennifer Dickenson, a successful lawyer, shares her journey and transformation as a result of brain cancer. Jennifer received an official diagnosis of Glioblastoma Multiforme (grade 4 Brain Cancer) and in this interview, she covers the pressures of managing a large law firm during the financial crisis of 2007-20…
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In a culture addicted to fast food and instant gratification, are we falling into the same trap when it comes to sermons? In this episode, Pastor Mike Chaddick draws a fascinating parallel between the shallow nourishment of fast food and the modern demand for quick, easy-to-digest preaching. Recorded live at the Expositors Collective preacher train…
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How to learn about plants in 1801 with Henry Noltie
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44:46A great chat with Henry Noltie about plants and Elizabeth Gwillim's efforts to master botany and my cat needs to go in and out of the room. For the online symposium on Lady Gwillim's Botany: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASrfoZAml2Y&ab_channel=TheGwillimProjectOnline For a fantastic chapter on Indians painting in an English style in Forgotten mas…
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108: Overcoming Fear and Finding Purpose in Skating and Multiple Cancer Diagnoses pt2 | Scott Hamilton
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29:27This episode continues our conversation with Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton, who overcame childhood health challenges to achieving success in figure skating displays the value of resilience and perseverance. Scott shares his unique story as an adopted child, along with a humorous recollection of an early ice-skating mishap that nearly stopped…
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In this episode of the Expositors Collective podcast, Mike Neglia interviews David Jackman about his preaching journey and insights from his book Proclaiming the Word. Jackman recounts his early preaching experiences and the influence of mentors like J.I. Packer and Alec Motyer. He emphasizes the balance of hard work and dependence on the Holy Spir…
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107: Overcoming Fear and Finding Purpose in Skating and Multiple Cancer Diagnoses pt1 | Scott Hamilton
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34:32This episode features a conversation with Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton, who overcame childhood health challenges to achieving success in figure skating displays the value of resilience and perseverance. Scott shares his unique story as an adopted child, along with a humorous recollection of an early ice-skating mishap that nearly stopped hi…
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Does Your Preaching Pass The Rock and The Reed Challenge?
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45:13In this episode of the Expositors Collective Podcast, Mike Neglia interviews Dr. Douglas D. Webster, professor of pastoral theology and preaching at Beeson Divinity School. Dr. Webster reflects on his personal journey into preaching, sharing his early experiences and the wisdom he gained from seasoned pastors. They discuss the prophetic and pastora…
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Is it Costume or Dress? Talking about the history of clothing with a dynamic trio
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50:15Please enjoy this episode, where we get into English and Indian historic dress at the turn of the 19th century through Mary and Elizabeth’s letters with Alexandra Kim, Dr. Ann Wass, and Dr. Toolika Gupta. Webinar: "My Things from the Ship are All Come Safe" and Case study: “Best for this country”: Limerick Gloves…
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