By the Well is a weekly lectionary-based podcast for preachers. Each week we take a deep dive into some of the texts from the Revised Common Lectionary, exploring their ancient setting and how we might preach them today. We aim to take the Bible seriously, but not literally, bringing the best biblical scholarship into conversation with lived experience, pastoral need, and theology. Our name, By the Well, is a nod to the Samaritan woman in John 4. In many ways she is an ordinary woman, perhap ...
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Ever felt like you should be better at feminism? Join comedian Deborah Frances-White and her guests for this comedy podcast, recorded in front of a live audience. Each week they discuss our noble goals as 21st century feminists and the hypocrisies and insecurities that undermine them. Deborah Frances-White is the 2016 Writers' Guild Award Winner for Best Radio Comedy for her hit BBC Radio 4 series Deborah Frances-White Rolls the Dice. She is an Edinburgh Fringe regular, a screenwriter and is ...
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New Jersey sports personality, Bryan DeNovellis, talks college basketball in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut Tri-State area. Rutgers, Seton Hall, UConn, St. John's and more!
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443. Edinburgh Previews with Jess Robinson, Alison Spittle, Sikisa and Grace Petrie
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1:10:11The Guilty Feminist 443. Edinburgh Previews 2025 Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guests Jess Robinson, Alison Spittle, Sikisa and Grace Petrie Recorded 18 July 2025 at Soho Theatre. Released 21 July. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store…
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The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That - Season 3, Episode 8 with Lee Knight and Syrus Lowe
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1:30:02The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That Presented by Deborah Frances-White with Lee Knight and Syrus Lowe Season 3, Episode 8: “Happily Ever After” More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780…
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Howard and Adrian explore Hosea 1:2-10; Psalm 85; Colossians 2:6-15; and Luke 11:1-13. Listeners may be interested in the upcoming Northey Lecture at Pilgrim Theological College "Dei Ex Machina: The Images of God in Our Conceptions of AI" on 29 July.By Fran Barber & Robyn Whitaker
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The Guilty Feminist Redux: Sex Workers’ Rights
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1:08:03The Guilty Feminist Redux: Sex Workers’ Rights Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Alison Spittle with special guests Miranda Kane and Niki Adams Recorded 21 October 2019 at Kings Place in London. First released 28 October 2019. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSP…
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The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That - Season 3, Episode 7 with Margaret Cabourn-Smith
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1:17:53The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That Presented by Deborah Frances-White with Margaret Cabourn-Smith Season 3, Episode 7: “They Wanna Have Fun” More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/978034…
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Sally and Monica reflect on Amos 8:1-12; Psalm 52; Colossians 1:15-28 and Luke 10:38-42. We explore the prophetic indictment against misuse of power and wealth for personal gain and against the wellbeing of the community; early NT texts and the Nicene creed and the discipleship of women followers.By Fran Barber & Robyn Whitaker
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The Guilty Feminist Redux: Fat (live from the Edinburgh Fringe)
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57:46The Guilty Feminist Redux: Fat (live from the Edinburgh Fringe) Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Kiri Pritchard-McLean with special guests Katie Greenall and Mika Johnson and music from Grace Petrie Recorded 5 August 2019 at The Pleasance Grand in Edinburgh. First released 30 December 2019. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Ge…
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The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That - Season 3, Episode 6 with Sara Barron
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1:07:39The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That Presented by Deborah Frances-White with Sara Barron Season 3, Episode 6: “Silent Mode” More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811 https://www…
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Fran and Howard discuss the readings for the fifth week after Pentecost, focussing on Amos 7:7-17, Psalm 82 and Luke 10:25-37 We mention Bruce Barber's sermon on Luke 10 in Lanterns at DuskBy Fran Barber & Robyn Whitaker
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442. Abortion Rights in Europe with Mara Clarke, Justyna Wydrzyńska and Anton Van Dyck
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53:17The Guilty Feminist 442. Abortion Rights in Europe Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guests Mara Clarke, Justyna Wydrzyńska and Anton Van Dyck Recorded 23 May 2025 via Riverside. Released 30 June. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.vira…
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The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That - Season 3, Episode 5 with Bec Hill
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1:22:24The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That Presented by Deborah Frances-White with Bec Hill Season 3, Episode 5: “Under the Table” More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811 https://ww…
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Monica and Robyn dicsuss the Naaman story in 2 Kings 5:1-14, the cry of the Psalmist in Psalm 30, and Jesus' commissioning of the 70 (72) in Luke 10:1-11, 16-20. We mention an article by Jione Havea on 2 Kings 5, which you can find here.By Fran Barber & Robyn Whitaker
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Emergency Episode: Gaza nurse Alaa Al-ghoul - 24 June update
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5:58Deborah Frances-White in conversation with Gaza nurse Alaa Al-ghoul Recorded 22 June 2025. Released 24 June The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Support Alaa by visiting her Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/nurse_alaa_alghoul Donate to her PayPal at http://paypal.me/Alaa4Gaza https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-support-and-eva…
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441. Gender Nonconformity with Kate O’Donnell and Grace Petrie
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1:28:07The Guilty Feminist 441. Gender Nonconformity Deborah Frances-White in conversation with Kate O’Donnell with music from Grace Petrie Recorded 8 April 2025 at Stoller Hall, Manchester. Released 23 June. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/…
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The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That - Season 3, Episode 4 with Alison Spittle
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1:04:25The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That Presented by Deborah Frances-White with Alison Spittle Season 3, Episode 4: “Apples to Apples” More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811 htt…
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Robyn and Brendan discuss 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14; Galatians 5:1, 13-25, and Luke 9:51-62. We discuss the echoes of the Elijah / Elisha tradition in the gospels, the tension between prophetic glory and suffering, transitions, change, and the demands of following Jesus.By Fran Barber & Robyn Whitaker
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440. Justice for Windrush with Colin McFarlane
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55:01The Guilty Feminist 440. Justice for Windrush Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Colin McFarlane Recorded 4 June 2025 via Riverside. Released 16 June. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-…
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The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That - Season 3, Episode 3 with Natalie Bochenski
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1:06:33The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That Presented by Deborah Frances-White with Natalie Bochenski Season 3, Episode 3: “Carrie Golightly” More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811 …
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Emergency Episode: Our chance to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales
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18:59The Guilty Feminist - Emergency Episode Deborah Frances-White in conversation with Stella Creasy MP Recorded 13 June 2025. Released 14 June The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. More about this issue https://action.goodlawproject.org/decriminalise-abortion https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/decriminalise-abortion-and-make-it-a-prote…
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Second update from Gaza nurse Alaa Al-ghoul.mp3
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21:27Emergency Episode: Gaza nurse Alaa Al-ghoul Deborah Frances-White in conversation with Gaza nurse Alaa Al-ghoul Recorded 8 June 2025. Released 11 June The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Support Alaa by visiting her Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/nurse_alaa_alghoul Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters. To support the …
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Fran and Sally discuss 1 Kings 19.1-15, Psalm 42, Galatians 3.23-29, Luke 8.26-39. They explore the place of silence, langauge and imagery for God, and the problem of evil (among other things).By Fran Barber & Robyn Whitaker
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439. The New Age of Sexism with Laura Bates and Desiree Burch
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1:16:15The Guilty Feminist Book Club. The New Age of Sexism Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Desiree Burch with special guest Laura Bates Recorded 2 June 2025 at Waterstones Piccadilly. Released 9 June. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/…
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The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That - Season 3, Episode 2 with Jessica Regan
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52:39The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That Presented by Deborah Frances-White with Jessica Regan Season 3, Episode 2: “The Rat Race” More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811 https://…
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Sally and Fran discuss Proverbs 8:1-4;22-31; Romans 5:1-5; John 16:12-15 We mention Sally's book Jesus Sophia: Returning to Woman Wisdom in the Bible; the Nomad podcast interview with Sally; Martin Scott's Sophia and the Johanine Jesus Ben Myers Tweeting the trinity: because heresy is mehBy Fran Barber & Robyn Whitaker
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438. In Conversation with David Tennant
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1:22:43The Guilty Feminist 438. Intelligence Squared Deborah Frances-White in conversation with David Tennant Recorded 30 April 2025 at the Shaw Theatre in London. Released 2 June. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-w…
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Robyn Whitaker is joined by theologian, Daniel Sihombing, to talk about the Spirit and Pentecost. We look at the various snapshots of the Holy Spirit in all the readings this week - Acts 2:1-21, Genesis 11:1-9, Psalm 104:24-35, Romans 8:14-17, and John 14:8-17 - discussing the range of activities of the Spirit and the centrality of her for Christia…
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The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That - Season 3, Episode 1 with Jessica Fostekew
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52:17The Guilty Feminist watches And Just Like That Presented by Deborah Frances-White with Jessica Fostekew Season 3, Episode 1: “Outlook Good” More about Deborah Frances-White https://deborahfrances-white.com https://www.instagram.com/dfdubz https://www.virago.co.uk/titles/deborah-frances-white/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have/9780349015811 https…
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Emergency Episode: Gaza nurse Alaa Al-ghoul
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31:53Deborah Frances-White in conversation with Gaza nurse Alaa Al-ghoul Recorded 24 May 2025. Released 28 May The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Support Alaa by visiting her Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/nurse_alaa_alghoul Thank you to our amazing Patreon supporters. To support the podcast yourself, go to https://www.patreon.c…
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437. Comedy and Freedom of Speech with Jen Brister
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1:18:05The Guilty Feminist 437. Comedy and Freedom of Speech Deborah Frances-White in conversation with Jen Brister Recorded 5 April 2025 at Brighton Komedia. Released 26 May. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-s…
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Fran and Robyn discuss John 17:20-26, Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21, and Acts 16:16-34 with brief mention of Psalm 97. We mentioned Willy James Jennings' Acts Commentary and Dorothy Lee's The Gospels Speak.By Fran Barber & Robyn Whitaker
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The Guilty Feminist Redux: Choose Your Own Adventure with Shaparak Khorsandi and Leila Navabi
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1:11:55The Guilty Feminist Redux: Cancel Culture Choose Your Own Adventure Presented by Deborah Frances-White and Shaparak Khorsandi with special guest Leila Navabi Recorded 4 November 2023 at Soho Theatre. First released 13 November. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD h…
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Robyn is joined by Rev. Brendan Byrne to discuss John 5:1-9, John 14:23-29 and Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5, with a brief mention of Psalm 67. We talk about the social justice dimensions of the healing in John 5 and the way Jesus' healing undermines moral assessments. We also noted the way John 14 and Revelation 22 talk about the movement of God towar…
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436. Cancel Culture with Josie Long
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1:32:11The Guilty Feminist 436. Cancel Culture Deborah Frances-White in conversation with Josie Long Recorded 2 April 2025 at Glasgow Glee. Released 12 May. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversations-were-scared-to-have More …
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"A man may share in his prayer his concern for peace in the world and yet, in his own little world, be unwiliing to change his private attitude of antagoism or prejudice towards his fellows" Howard Thurman, Meditations of the Heart. In this episode Sally and Robyn discuss the "new commandment" to love one another (John 13:31-35) as a mark of Christ…
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435. Does History Have a Right Side with Jessica Fostekew
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1:18:36The Guilty Feminist 435. Does History Have a Right Side? Deborah Frances-White in conversation with Jessica Fostekew Recorded 1 April 2025 at Leeds Old Woollen. Released 5 May. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-conversation…
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This Sunday is Good Shepherd Sunday in some traditions and Dorothy Lee and Robyn Whitaker explore images of both lamb and shepherd for Jesus in John 10:22-30, Psalm 23, and Revelation 7:9-17. Acts 9:36-43 continues the story of God's activity in the early church, this time through the resurrection of Tabitha, a female disciple of Jesus. You can rea…
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The Guilty Feminist 434. Alison Bechdel in Conversation Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guest Alison Bechdel Recorded 21 April 2025 via Riverside. Released 28 April. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products/six-convers…
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Dorothy Lee and Robyn Whitaker discuss John 21:1-19, Psalm 30, Acts 9:1-20, and Revelation 5:11-14 (or 1-14). We explore themes of call / recall, transformation, and commissioning into resurrection life.By Fran Barber & Robyn Whitaker
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433. The Road to Gilead with Dan Schreiber, Mara Clarke, Dr Felicia Yeung and Neil Datta
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1:49:11433. The Road to Gilead with Dan Schreiber, Mara Clarke, Dr Felicia Yeung and Neil Datta The Guilty Feminist 433. The Road to Gilead Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special gusts Dan Schreiber, Mara Clarke, Dr Felicia Yeung and Neil Datta Recorded 9 April 2025 at The Bath Komedia. Released 21 April. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mar…
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C220 Special Episode - Introduction to The Book of Revelation
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40:37Robyn Whitaker and Adrian Jackson give an overview of The Book of Revelation and the particular themes in the lectionary passages throughout the Easter season. We recommend the following resources: - Unveiling Apocalypse podcast by U-wen Low - Robyn Whitaker's Revelation for Normal People - Scott McKnight's Revelation for the Rest of Us - Lynn Hube…
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Robyn Whitaker and Dorothy Lee discuss John 20:19-31, Revelation 1:4-8, and Acts 5:27-32. We mention the work of Candida Moss on the scars of Jesus as well as Lynn Huber's Revelation commentary. For those wanting to listen to the special episode introducing the Book of Revelation, it was published as C219.…
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San Diego St. Point Guard Nick Boyd and his uncle/agent Fred Hill discuss the transfer portal process and why he chose to transfer to Wisconsin. Plus Bryan analyzes the recent portal moves for UConn, Rutgers ...
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1:00:263:20 Nick Boyd and (uncle/agent) Fred Hill on Boyd's transfer from San Diego St. to Wisconsin. Boyd was undersized and under recruited out of St. Mary's High School in Rutherford. Now he's heading to Wisconsin and the Big Ten for his final season of college ball. Bryan analyzes the recent offseason additions for... 41:45 UConn adds Malachi Smith 45…
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432. Why We Can’t Have Conversations Any More with Susan Wokoma
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1:16:36432. Why We Can’t Have Conversations Any More with Susan Wokoma The Guilty Feminist 432. Why We Can’t Have Conversations Any More Deborah Frances-White in conversation with Susan Wokoma Recorded 30 March 2025 at The Bath Komedia. Released 14 April. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code …
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Robyn Whitaker and Dorothy Lee discuss Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-18, and Acts 10:34-43 to explore the different ways early Christians talked about the resurrection of Jesus.By Fran Barber & Robyn Whitaker
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431. Six Conversations We're Scared to Have with Cariad Lloyd
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1:35:37The Guilty Feminist 431. Six Conversations We’re Scared to Have Deborah Frances-White in conversation with Cariad Lloyd. Recorded 29 March 2025 at The Glee Club in Birmingham. Released 7 April. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https://store.virago.co.uk/products…
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CBS Sports Announcer Ian Eagle previews the Final Four matchups in San Antonio "All Chalk in the Riverwalk"; plus St. John's signs Bryce Hopkins and Seton Hall lands PG Budd Clark
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35:24:00 Ian Eagle previews the Final Four 27:15 St. John's signs Bryce Hopkins 31:00 Seton Hall lands Point Guard Budd Clark from Merrimack
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Rachel Kronberger and Fran discuss liturgical and homiletical choices for Palm/Passion Sunday, with reference to Isaiah 50:4-9a; Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 19:28-40 and Luke 23:1-49 We mention Stanley Hauerwas' Cross-shattered Christ: Mediations on the seven last wordsBy Fran Barber & Robyn Whitaker
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One of the largest earthquakes in decades has wrecked parts of Myanmar, but how does a country still grappling with civil war and military rule handle a natural disaster of this scale? The Guardian investigates why senior Tory Lords and MPs are lobbying to thwart the renters’ reform bill. What does Prince Harry’s bullying allegations, brought forwa…
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430. Versions of Us with Fran Lusty, Rosie Hewlett and Dia Day
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1:10:24The Guilty Feminist 430. Versions of Us – part two Presented by Deborah Frances-White with special guests Fran Lusty, Rosie Hewlett and Dia Day. Recorded 19 March 2025 at The Old Queen’s Head in London. Released 31 March. The Guilty Feminist theme composed by Mark Hodge. Get Deborah’s new book with 30% off using the code SIXCONVERSATIONSPOD https:/…
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NYU Women's Coach Meg Barber on winning back-to-back D3 Championships and the Violets' 62-game win streak; St. John's upset by Arkansas in the 2nd round; UConn's streak of 13-straight NCAA wins ends; and ...
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1:07:153:20 Interview with NYU Women’s Coach Meg Barber who’s program won a 2nd straight D3 Championship after going undefeated at 31-0 again. The Violets have won 62 straight games 26:00 St. John’s falls to Arkansas in 2nd Round of NCAAs 43:26 and what’s next as the portal opens? 47:30 UConn loses to Florida in the 2nd Round of NCAAs, snapping the Huskie…
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