Cooper Stuff Podcast is an in depth look at what drives John Cooper (lead singer of Skillet); a commentary on culture from a traditional Biblical paradigm: Has modern culture stolen your world view? With all the screaming voices, who do you trust? How much have you been subversively influenced? Cooper Stuff aims to point out subtle and not so subtle influences on culture with a traditional, Biblical world view/emphasis... while boiling complex issues down to simple language.
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"Speaking of Psychology" is an audio podcast series highlighting some of the latest, most important and relevant psychological research being conducted today. Produced by the American Psychological Association, these podcasts will help listeners apply the science of psychology to their everyday lives.
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Hosts Nic and the Captain invite you to grab a chair, grab a beer and join them as they talk some true crime. This is no ordinary garage: it’s a rabbit hole of true crime, with a generous supply of alcohol and banter to lighten the load. From international atrocities to heinous stories on (US) home turf, dive head-first into a different case each week, and enjoy a cold one whilst your there. If you consider yourself an armchair detective, you’re in the right place, and you’re amongst friends ...
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Great Lakes. True Crime. Host Nina Innsted covers lesser known crimes, digging beneath the media and back page to tell their stories and find the truth. #Michigan #Ohio #Pennsylvania #NewYork #Wisconsin #Illinois #TrueCrime
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A podcast about people joining forces for the planet.
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Crackers and Grape Juice began in the spring of 2016 with a conversation between Jason Micheli and Teer Hardy. In the years since, two shows have been added to the lineup, Strangely Warmed and (Her)Men*You*Tics, but the goal has remained the same: talking about faith without using stained-glass language.
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Time going too fast? How to slow it down, with Ruth Ogden, PhD
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36:39Why does time fly when you’re having fun – and slow to a crawlwhen you’re not? Ruth Ogden, PhD, talks about how our experiences and emotions influence our sense of time, why time seems to go by faster as we get older, why changing to daylight saving time feels so disruptive and why the COVID-19 pandemic did strange things to many people’s sense of …
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Unsolved Mystery of McCoy ////// 846
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1:05:18Unsolved Mystery of McCoy ////// 846 Part 1 of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com 68 year old Terry Lee McCoy lived alone in a nice ranch style home on 38 acres of land. Few several months he had been working to sell the home and property to downsize but mysteriously he vanished. At his home there were obvious signs of foul play. Terry didn’t just disappear…
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Cooper Stuff Ep. 219 - Self Love, Positivity, and New Thought w/Melissa Dougherty (Part 1)
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59:18Melissa Dougherty joins the show to speak about her book, “Happy Lies.” It is such a fascinating discussion that we had to make this 2 episodes! If you’ve wondered why the self-love, positivity, and wellness movements sound vaguely Christian, this episode will help explain it. It will also explain the differences between these ideas and Christianit…
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Killing was Purposeful Interviews /// Off The Record
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58:42Killing was Purposeful Interviews /// Off The Record As a follow up to our “Killing was Purposeful” 4 part series we offer this episode of Off the Record to the masses. Nic talks with Officer Simon from the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office regarding the disappearance of 20 year old college student Sierah Joughin. Also, joining the show is Bob & Nikki…
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Killing was Purposeful /// Part 4 /// 844
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45:39Killing was Purposeful /// Part 4 /// 844 Part 4 of 4 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com Starting in the 80s and then continuing for two decades, Toledo and northwest Ohio was experiencing an increase in violent crimes. Horrifically, abduction, murder, and rape were on the rise. Some of these cases remain open to this very day. Murder was difficult to investi…
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I preached a sermon at Ascent Church this week titled The Mature Man. This message was on my heart and I wanted to share with you. ► Buy John’s new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke http://www.johnlcooper.com/wimpyweakwoke https://a.co/d/j2JNRCV ► Subscribe to the podcast: www.johnlcooper.com Apple: http://bit.ly/cooperstuff Spotify: http://bit.ly/cooper…
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Building resilience in the face of adversity, with George Bonanno, PhD
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36:20No one gets through life without encountering adversity. But many people survive terrible things without lasting trauma. George Bonanno, PhD, talks about how humans cope with extreme life events, the factors that lead to resilience in the face of adversity, and how cultivating cognitive flexibility can help us handle difficult times. Learn more abo…
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Killing was Purposeful /// Part 3 /// 843
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49:20Killing was Purposeful /// Part 3 /// 843 Part 3 of 4 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com Starting in the 80s and then continuing for two decades, Toledo and northwest Ohio was experiencing an increase in violent crimes. Horrifically, abduction, murder, and rape were on the rise. Some of these cases remain open to this very day. Murder was difficult to investi…
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Episode 458: Amy Mantravadi - Broken Bonds
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1:08:21In this episode of Crackers and Grape Juice, we’re joined by author and historian Amy Mantravadi to talk about her new novel, Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation. Amy shares the inspiration behind her richly detailed historical fiction, how the tumult and theology of the Reformation continue to echo in our modern world, and why fiction can be …
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In May of 2010, 7-year-old Aiyana Stanley-Jones was fatally shot during a police raid on her Detroit home. Written by Charity Dodd, audio production by Bill Bert. Check out this week's sponsors! Homeaglow - visit https://homeaglow.com/alreadygone to get your first three hours of cleaning for only 19! Thanks so much to Bubbly Cleaning for sponsoring…
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Killing was Purposeful /// Part 2 /// 842
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1:04:53Killing was Purposeful /// Part 2 /// 842 Part 2 of 4 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com Starting in the 80s and then continuing for two decades, Toledo and northwest Ohio was experiencing an increase in violent crimes. Horrifically, abduction, murder, and rape were on the rise. Some of these cases remain open to this very day. Murder was difficult to investi…
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Digging out: Can we help people with hoarding disorder? With Mary E. Dozier, PhD
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31:18Hoarding disorder affects about 2 percent of the population and is more common among older adults. Psychologist Mary E. Dozier, PhD, talks about the causes of hoarding disorder, its links to other mental health disorders, why many people who hoard are highly altruistic, and how a values-based intervention can help them – and others who struggle wit…
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Killing was Purposeful /// Part 1 /// 841
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59:05Killing was Purposeful /// Part 1 /// 841 Part 1 of 4 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com Starting in the 80s and then continuing for two decades, Toledo and northwest Ohio was experiencing an increase in violent crimes. Horrifically, abduction, murder, and rape were on the rise. Some of these cases remain open to this very day. Murder was difficult to investi…
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Cooper Stuff Ep. 217 - Is Christianity in Decline?
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40:27A new Barna poll has been released showing that Christianity is in decline in America. However, there have been many other signs that it is increasing. Today we look at the data and discuss what it means to truly be a follower of Jesus. ► Buy John’s new book, Wimpy, Weak, And Woke http://www.johnlcooper.com/wimpyweakwoke https://a.co/d/j2JNRCV ► Bu…
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Episode 457: Lessons on Theocentric Preaching in a Modern World from Fleming Rutledge
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1:05:12In this special episode of Crackers & Grape Juice, Teer Hardy and Jason Micheli sit down with Bishop Will Willimon and Rev. Tony Robinson to celebrate the life, legacy, and theological firepower of The Rev. Fleming Rutledge. Together, they explore the depth and breadth of Rutledge’s influence on contemporary preaching and theological discourse. Fro…
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How moms can help their daughters build a healthy body image, with Janet Boseovski, PhD, and Ashleigh Gallagher, PhD
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42:11Girls begin receiving messages that will shape their body image as young as preschool. Janet Boseovski, PhD, and Ashleigh Gallagher, PhD, author of “Beyond Body Positivity: A Mother's Science-Based Guide for Helping Girls Build a Healthy Body Image,” talk about how kids understand body image from early childhood through the tween years and why pare…
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Killing for Chaos /// Part 2 /// 840 Part 2 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com February 28, 2025 - a simple welfare check was requested by multiple persons at a residence in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Deputies were sent to the home to check on a family of three. No one answered the door. Soon the officers would have to force their way into the home. What they …
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Killing for Chaos /// Part 1 /// 839 Part 1 of 2 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com February 28, 2025 - a simple welfare check was requested by multiple persons at a residence in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Deputies were sent to the home to check on a family of three. No one answered the door. Soon the officers would have to force their way into the home. What they …
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How are island nations pioneering climate solutions? Ft Matt Blacka and Karen Barns
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29:32Small island nations are on the frontlines of the climate crisis, but they are also at the forefront of climate solutions. Despite contributing just 0.03% of global carbon emissions, these nations are among the most vulnerable to climate change. With rising seas and extreme weather, they now face existential threats. In this episode, Dr. Michelle D…
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Missing Interviews True Crime Garage /// Part 2
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1:05:08Missing Interviews True Crime Garage /// Part 2 Part 2 of 2 Nic and the Captain sit down to talk True Crime with Tim and Lance from the podcast Missing. www.TrueCrimeGarage.comBy TRUE CRIME GARAGE
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Missing Interviews True Crime Garage /// Part 1
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1:01:29Missing Interviews True Crime Garage /// Part 1 Part 1 of 2 Nic and the Captain sit down to talk True Crime with Tim and Lance from the podcast Missing. www.TrueCrimeGarage.comBy TRUE CRIME GARAGE
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Cooper Stuff Ep. 216 - Walking In Unity In The Kingdom
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54:06Today we have Krista Bontrager and Monique Duson from The Center for Biblical Unity join the show to talk about their book, Walking in Unity. Cooper Stuff had the privilege of reading the book and giving it an endorsement last year. The topic of race has become such a flashpoint over the last handful of years, and there is still much to talk about …
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Episdoe 456: Caleb Campbell - Disarming Leviathan
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42:47Caleb Campbell joins the pod to discuss his experiences engaging with Christian Nationalists and the impact of this movement on his congregation and the broader Church. In his book, Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor, Caleb emphasizes the need for a compassionate approach to address the issue, highlighting the importanc…
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BTK /// Bind, Torture, Kill /// Part 4 Released: 5-1-2018 Part 4 of 4 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com January 1974 - Wichita, Kansas - After years of fantasizing a killer emerges from the shadows and announces himself to the world. A dark haired man slipped into the home of the Otero's one morning as the children prepared for school. He murdered all four p…
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BTK /// Bind, Torture, Kill /// Part 3 Released: 5-1-2018 Part 3 of 4 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com January 1974 - Wichita, Kansas - After years of fantasizing a killer emerges from the shadows and announces himself to the world. A dark haired man slipped into the home of the Otero's one morning as the children prepared for school. He murdered all four p…
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BTK /// Bind, Torture, Kill /// Part 2 Released: 5-1-2018 Part 2 of 4 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com January 1974 - Wichita, Kansas - After years of fantasizing a killer emerges from the shadows and announces himself to the world. A dark haired man slipped into the home of the Otero's one morning as the children prepared for school. He murdered all four p…
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BTK /// Bind, Torture, Kill /// Part 1 Released: 5-1-2018 Part 1 of 4 www.TrueCrimeGarage.com January 1974 - Wichita, Kansas - After years of fantasizing a killer emerges from the shadows and announces himself to the world. A dark haired man slipped into the home of the Otero's one morning as the children prepared for school. He murdered all four p…
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5/4/24 Morgan Carr is found dead, his body lying in the road. BUT there is no sign of a motor vehicle accident. His death is a mystery, and his family is hoping for answers 5/4/25 A public event is being held at Pueblo Viejo Restaurant in Lapeer, MI, from 2 to 6 p.m. I plan on attending, arriving around 4 p.m. I hope to see you there. Show some lov…
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What drives people to extremism? With Arie Kruglanski, PhD, and Sophia Moskalenko, PhD
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39:43The word “extremist” might call up images of violence or terrorism. But extreme behaviors are all around us and can be a force for good as well as destruction. Arie Kruglanski, PhD, and Sophia Moskalenko, PhD, talk about what drives people to extreme behaviors, whether there’s an “extremist personality,” how social media drives extremism and whethe…
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Cooper Stuff Ep. 215 - Christianity Today's Shocking Easter Article
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47:17On the week of Easter, Christianity Today published an article titled, “Was Jesus Crucified with Nails?” The article implicitly calls into question the inerrancy of Scripture, which Cooper Stuff considers unacceptable. Today we cover the story, along with a statement of apology by the author of the article and Christianity Today, but is that enough…
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David Zahl joins the pod to talk about his new book, The Big Relief: The Urgency of Grace for a Worn-Out World. In The Big Relief, DZ spotlights grace as the most important, urgent, and radical contribution Christianity has to offer the world. DZ helps readers understand the beauty and depth of grace, outlining how it provides relief from the guilt…
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Pain, sadness, joy, awe – under the right circumstances, any of these emotions can bring on tears. Lauren Bylsma, PhD, talks about why crying evolved, the psychological and social purposes of tears, why some people cry more easily than others, and whether having a good cry can make you feel better when you’re sad. Learn more about your ad choices. …
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