Best Miroslav Volf Podcasts (2025)

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Deep Dive with Miroslav Volf on Hard Conversations 58:51

4d ago58:51

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When was the last time your desire to be "better than" someone else got in the way of a meaningful connection - or derailed an important conversation? Kelly welcomes theologian Miroslav Volf to explore how our competitive nature often undermines genuine dialogue. Drawing from his book The Cost of Ambition: How Striving to Be Better Than Others Make…

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The Cost of Ambition with Miroslav Volf 30:42

25d ago30:42

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News headline roundup. The cost of ambition. Find us on YouTube. In this episode of The Bulletin, Mike and Clarissa share what headlines they’re following as the week begins, and Mike talks with theologian Miroslav Volf about the cost of ambition. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Join the conversation at our Substack. Find us on YouTube. Rate and revie…

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Scam Trafficking, Trump’s Crypto Obsession, and Mental Illness in the Family 49:43

12h ago49:43

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Scam trafficking. Trump and crypto. Mental illness. Find us on YouTube. This week, Mike and Clarissa discuss the double threat of human trafficking and scamming endeavors in Southeast Asia with Jacob Sims and Amy Miller. Then, The Atlantic’s Tom Nichols joins us to discuss Trump’s cryptocurrency ventures and concerns of corruption. Finally, Kelly R…

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Go To on the Backstory of Marianne the Maker 14:17

18h ago14:17

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What if that scrap of paper you're about to throw away holds the seed of something extraordinary? This week, Kelly reflects on the power of saving the small things that might seem insignificant at first glance - from childhood journals and camp letters that sparked a writing career, to a simple bedtime story that evolved into something much bigger.…

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Trump Disses Putin, Kermit Speaks at Graduation, and The Israeli Embassy Suffers Loss 32:27

4d ago32:27

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Trump and Putin. Kermit the Frog. Israeli embassy workers. Find us on YouTube. In today’s Tuesday headline roundup, Mike Cosper and Clarissa Moll discuss President Trump’s mounting frustrations with Vladimir Putin; this year’s university commencement speaker lineup; and the death of Duane Rollins, whistleblower for abuses in the Southern Baptist Co…

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The Soul of Wealth: Daniel Crosby on Money, Meaning, and the Art of Living Well 56:55

4d ago56:55

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What does it mean to be truly wealthy? Is wealth just about what’s in your bank account—or does it have more to do with the relationships, purpose, and meaning we cultivate along the way? In this episode of Family Book Club, hosts Alex Kirby and Emily Blue sit down with behavioral finance expert and bestselling author Daniel Crosby for a heartfelt …

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The Third Appearance 32:19

6d ago32:19

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The third appearance of the risen Christ to the disciples in John's Gospel is when Jesus restores Peter after his thrice denial around a charcoal fire in the courtyard of Caiaphas. The story of Jesus and seven disciples having breakfast around a charcoal fire on the shore of the sea of Galilee is one of the most tender and beautiful stories in all …

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Thanks For Being Here - Kelly's Eulogy for her Mom 11:33

6d ago11:33

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Hi all - this is Tammy writing. Today marks one year since Kelly's mom died. On Tuesday, June 4th, 2024, I had the honor of attending the funeral service for Kelly's mom, the indomitable Mary Corrigan - lovingly known as "Jammy" to her six grandkids. One thing (among many) that the Corrigan family does very well is honor and celebrate family. GT, B…

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Habeas Corpus, a Big Beautiful Bill, and the Nicene Creed 44:51

8d ago44:51

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Habeas Corpus. Big beautiful bill. Nicene Creed. Find us on YouTube. This week, Russell, Mike, and Clarissa discuss developments in the Trump administration’s deportation plan with Instagram’s @SharonSaysSo, Sharon McMahon. Then, Justin Giboney of the AND Campaign joins the show to talk about the new GOP big, beautiful bill. Finally, the Nicene Cre…

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Go To on Navigating Fear 5:58

8d ago5:58

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Kelly explores Amanda Ripley's take on navigating our fear-filled world. Through the story of a government employee facing an impossible choice, Amanda helps us discover how to stay human when everything feels divisive. Plus, Kelly unpacks Chasing Peace author Tom Rosshirt's practical four-step approach to taming anxieties - highlighting a powerful…

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The Politics of Tyranny with Roger Berkowitz 31:06

11d ago31:06

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News headline roundup. The politics of tyranny. Find us on YouTube. In this episode of The Bulletin, Mike and Clarissa discuss cruelty, the talks between the US and Russia, the bombing of a fertility clinic in California, former president Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis, and the anniversary of George Floyd’s death. Then, Mike talks with Roger Berkowit…

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Deep Dive with Brad Porteus on Hard Conversations 59:28

11d ago59:28

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Kelly explores a radical new way to rate politicians with Brad Porteus, the Executive Director of Bridge Grades, who reveals that the most collaborative members of Congress are complete unknowns while the divisive firebrands are celebrities. This eye-opening conversation, part of our Hard Conversations series, challenges our tribal politics and off…

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Long Road Away From What Was 31:26

13d ago31:26

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Emmaus is about seven miles from Jerusalem and a world away from what was. Once we recognize the risen Christ present in Scripture and Sacrament we have entered a new world.By Brian Zahnd

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Thanks For Being Here - Nancy Brown's Essay "Cincinnatus" 7:36

13d ago7:36

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Kelly shares a Marine Corps wife's essay (titled "Cincinnatus") honoring her husband's quiet retirement after 20 years of service. Instead of ceremonies, his legacy lives in small, meaningful actions like giving away his expensive uniform to help a young officer and driving a beat-up Corolla with a trunk full of first aid supplies - so he can help …

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A Presidential Trip, Online Trolls, and Afrikaner Refugees 52:05

15d ago52:05

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President Trump’s Middle East tour. G3 pastor Josh Buice. Afrikaner refugees. Find us on YouTube. In this episode of The Bulletin, Russell, Mike, and Clarissa discuss President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East, the exposure of G3 pastor Josh Buice as an online antagonist, and the arrival of controversial Afrikaner refugees from South Africa.…

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Go To the Artists Among Us 7:30

15d ago7:30

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Kelly shares the remarkable story of Armia Khalil, a Metropolitan Museum of Art security guard with a secret talent. As a child, Armia played in the mud and created little sculptures by the Nile River. Years later, the artistic young man immigrated to the US with just $375 and a suitcase of woodworking tools. After years of struggle, he landed a jo…

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The Rise of Women's Porn with Phylicia Masonheimer 40:07

18d ago40:07

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News headline roundup. The rise of women’s porn. Find us on YouTube. In this episode of The Bulletin, Mike and Clarissa discuss the new pope, the American hostage in Gaza, and President Trump's Qatari Air Force One. Then, Clarissa talks with Phylicia Masonheimer about the rising popularity of women’s pornographic literature. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULL…

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Deep Dive with Amy Griffin on Hard Conversations 58:00

18d ago58:00

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As a part of our Hard Conversations series, the author of the New York Times best-seller ⁠The Tell and one of TIME's "2025 Women of the Year", Amy Griffin opens up about confronting trauma after decades of silence - and shares with us why sometimes the hardest conversation of all is the one you're afraid to even begin. With warmth and remarkable cl…

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Some Doubted. So What? 34:40

20d ago34:40

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"The heart has its reasons of which reason knows nothing: we know this in countless ways. It is the heart which perceives God and not the reason. That is what faith is: God perceived by the heart, not by reason." –Blaise Pascal "We must take our subtle spiritual intuitions seriously and view them as the quintessence that underlies the ordinary worl…

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Thanks For Being Here - Motherhood Illustrated 9:28

20d ago9:28

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At this time of year, we are knee-deep in sports: college lacrosse, the NBA play-offs and all the golf majors. Where there are sports, there are adjectives describing the athletes and where there are sports championships, those adjectives are garish and piled-high. Kelly wonders if maybe it’s time to use those dazzling descriptors to honor not the …

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The Abortion Pill, Israel-Iran Clash, and Popularity of Hasan Piker 50:19

22d ago50:19

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Abortion pill. Israel and Iran. Hasan Piker. Find us on YouTube. In this episode of The Bulletin, Russell, Mike, and Clarissa discuss the current abortion-pill court case with CT’s political correspondent. Then, Jonathan Schanzer joins the show to talk about this week’s clashes between Israel and Iran. Finally, Russell, Mike and Clarissa discuss Tw…

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Go To - Bono and Christy Turlington Burns Talking Moms 53:24

22d ago53:24

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Today's episode is a part of our "About Your Mother" series honoring Every Mother Counts. Bono lost his mother Iris when he was 14 years old. She had an aneurysm at her father’s funeral and as he says, he’s been singing to her ever since. This is a very special conversation, possibly my favorite interview of all time, made more lovely and intimate …

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Introducing: Aspire with Emma Grede 2:44

24d ago2:44

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Build the life of your dreams and learn from the world’s most successful people. Emma Grede, one of America’s richest self-made women - wants you to make the most of your life. On ‘Aspire with Emma Grede', learn through thought-provoking conversations with some of the most successful and smartest minds on the planet. Each episode will unpack their …

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Deep Dive with Mary Louise Kelly on Parenting Choices 1:01:12

25d ago1:01:12

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Mary Louise Kelly (host of NPR’s All Things Considered) has been doing some reflecting. What choices did she make and how do they look now, as her nest is nearly empty? Is it okay to travel through war zones when a kid is home with the flu? What is gained and what is lost, for the individuals in question and for society? This is a conversation to t…

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Astonished Ecstasy 30:47

27d ago30:47

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Christianity cannot fit within the empirical limitations imposed by the Enlightenment. If we reduce the Christian faith to rational explanation, practical advice, and political agendas we end up with a paper-thin, watered-down, cheap knock-off of Christianity that no longer has the capacity to astonish.…

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Thanks For Being Here Tracy's 80th Birthday Toast to her Mom 10:16

27d ago10:16

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Kelly shares a listener's story that perfectly captures what Thanks For Being Here is all about - honoring the people who matter most, whether they're still with us or have moved on. Tracy Hargan's beautiful toast to her 80-year-old mother Janet shows us why these tributes are so powerful and needed. Through the toast given at her mom's birthday ce…

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Canada’s Elections, America’s Baby Boom, and Trump’s 100 Days 49:34

29d ago49:34

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Canada’s elections, America’s baby boom, and Trump’s 100 days. Find us on YouTube. Show notes: In this episode of The Bulletin, Mike, Russell, and Clarissa discuss Canada’s election of a new prime minister, America’s falling birth rates and conservative solutions, and President Donald Trump’s press tour marking his first 100 days in office. Brian D…

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Go To - Melinda French Gates and Christy Turlington Burns Talking Moms 52:31

29d ago52:31

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In this special Go To, Kelly and Christy Turlington Burns sit down with Melinda French Gates to talk about the woman who raised her, Elaine, who taught her to set her own agenda and find a moment every day to really connect with the people who matter most.Our About Your Mother series raises funds to support safe and respectful pregnancy, delivery a…

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The Body as Sacred Offering: Ballet and Embodied Faith / New York City Ballet Dancer Silas Farley 1:02:42

1M ago1:02:42

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Silas 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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Is Religion Violent? With Tal Howard 27:43

1M ago27:43

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News headline roundup. Secular violence. Find us on YouTube. Show notes: In this episode of The Bulletin, Mike and Clarissa share what headlines they’re following as the week begins, and Mike talks with author Tal Howard about who’s more violent -- religious people or secular people. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Join the conversation at our Substac…

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Deep Dive with Ami Dar on Hard Conversations 59:25

1M ago59:25

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As we continue our Hard Conversations series, Kelly talks with Ami Dar, the founder of Idealist.org, about finding hope in a deeply divided world. From his days as a teenage soldier in Israel to creating a global platform for good, Ami shares the moment that changed his perspective forever. With genuine optimism, he makes the case that small action…

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Believing Thomas 33:36

1M ago33:36

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Thomas, one of the original 12 disciples, has been given the nickname "Doubting Thomas" which is unfortunate because it isn't true. Thomas believed in Jesus. He never doubted. He believed in Jesus' resurrection. He just needed a little more information than the other disciples. Thomas has much to teach us about believing in Jesus.…

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Thanks For Being Here - 10-Year-Old Bruce on Accidental Growth 5:38

1M ago5:38

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This week's Thanks For Being Here comes from listener Hilleary Wright who shares an essay written by her 10-year-old son Bruce titled, "Accidental Growth." Bruce's piece details a skiing accident that left him with a spiral-fractured tibia at age five, requiring a full leg cast for six weeks. But the real magic happens in Bruce's reflection on how …

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Russia Attacks, Hegseth Signals, and Pope Francis Dies 37:13

1M ago37:13

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The Bulletin discusses Russia’s attack on Kyiv, Pete Hegseth’s second Signal snafu, and Pope Francis’ death. Find us on YouTube. This week on The Bulletin, Mike, Russell, and Clarissa discuss Russia’s attack on Kyiv, Pete Hegseth’s second Signal snafu, and Pope Francis’ death. Dalibor Rohac of the American Enterprise Institute and Montse Alvarado o…

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Go To - Cindy Crawford and Christy Turlington Burns Talking Moms 53:25

1M ago53:25

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Today is another episode in our series about moms in honor of Every Mother Counts. Today we talk to the iconic Cindy Crawford, an old friend of Christy’s (you may have seen them together in the Apple TV docu-series The Super Models). Cindy is a Midwestern girl, a high school valedictorian who started at Northwestern on an academic scholarship to st…

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American Boy: The Opioid Crisis and the Sister Left Behind by S.C. Megale 47:28

1M ago47:28

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How do we support the people we love—and speak openly about the struggles so many face in silence? In this powerful episode of Family Book Club, hosts Alex Kirby and Emily Blue sit down with sisters S.C. Megale and Kelley Megale to discuss American Boy: The Opioid Crisis and the Sister Left Behind. Told through S.C.’s perspective as the youngest si…

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Remembering Pope Francis / Nichole Flores and Ryan McAnnally-Linz 34:43

1M ago34:43

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Pope 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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The Masculinity Crisis with John Eldredge 33:08

1M ago33:08

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The Bulletin welcomes John Eldredge for a conversation about masculinity in far-right politics. Find us on YouTube. In this episode of The Bulletin, John Eldredge sits down with Mike Cosper for an intimate conversation about what spiritual fatherhood looks like, what animates men toward power and far-right politics, and how union with God can trans…

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Deep Dive with Rabbi Sharon Brous on Hard Conversations 1:00:19

1M ago1:00:19

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This episode is the first in the 2nd half of our Hard Conversations series. Kelly speaks with Rabbi Sharon Brous, who she discovered at the Aspen Ideas Festival and was so captivated by that she waited backstage to invite her onto the podcast. Together they explore forgiveness through ancient and modern perspectives, examining a powerful ritual whe…

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While It Was Still Dark... 28:13

1M ago28:13

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While it's still dark...things are not what they seem. While it's still dark...angels are at work. While it's still dark...evil is being overthrown. While it's still dark...Christ is risen!By Brian Zahnd

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Thanks For Being Here - Maggie's Eulogy for her Special "Somebody" 13:53

1M ago13:53

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This episode of Thanks For Being Here features a moving eulogy written by listener Maggie Willman for her father. Through a beach photo and thoughtful words, Maggie reveals how her dad became the "somebody" everyone could count on. Her story reminds us of the impact we have when we show up for others. To learn more about listener data and our priva…

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Wrongful Deportation, Naval Academy Book Bans, and USAID Cuts to Sudan 50:27

1M ago50:27

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A deportation showdown, Pete Hegseth’s cleanup of the Naval Academy library, and the impact of USAID cuts in war-weary Sudan. Find us on YouTube. This week, the Trump administration continues its deportation plan despite court orders, defense secretary Pete Hegseth cleans out the Naval Academy library, and war-weary Sudan experiences the tragic con…

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Go To - Spike Lee and Christy Turlington Burns Talking Moms 45:30

1M ago45:30

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Continuing our special series about moms in honor of Every Mother Counts. Christy and I recently spent an unforgettable Saturday afternoon talking to the singular force of nature that is Spike Lee about his mother, Jackie, who died when Spike was a sophomore at Morehouse College. Spike has 134 directing credits over four+ decades, in each case impl…

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Art and Sacred Resistance: Art as Prayer, Love, Resistance and Relationship / Bruce Herman 1:01:48

1M ago1:01:48

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“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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Tariffs with David Bahnsen 43:36

2M ago43:36

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The Bulletin welcomes financial commentator and portfolio manager David Bahnsen to help us understand the ins and outs of tariffs. Find us on YouTube. Show notes: Everyone is talking about tariffs these days, but, should these conversations matter to you? In this episode of The Bulletin, Mike Cosper speaks with David Bahnsen, a respected financial …

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Deep Dive with Melinda French Gates on Transitions 59:07

2M ago59:07

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Kelly sits down with global philanthropist, women's advocate and friend Melinda French Gates to dive into her new book The Next Day: Transitions, Change and Moving Forward and chat about what Melinda calls "the clearing" – that awkward space between ending one thing and figuring out what's next. They cover everything from pushing back against Catho…

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Palm Sunday: Greatness Redefined 28:27

2M ago28:27

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With his Triumphal Entry on Palm Sunday—lowly and riding on a donkey—Jesus set in motion events that would forever redefine greatness. But can we perceive this greatness? Those who cling to a model of greatness exemplified by warhorse-riding conquerors like Alexander the Great and Caesar Augustus are a theological anachronism—instead of living in a…

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Thanks For Being Here - Jill's Yoga Teacher Training Thank You 9:20

2M ago9:20

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This week's Thanks For Being Here comes from Kelly's friend Jill Marshall (featured in our past GOTO's about elder care and planning), who finally took the plunge and signed up for yoga teacher training at 57. Jill tells us about the fantastic group of people she met, the deep bonds they formed, and the life lessons they shared along the way. She g…

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Can I Get a Witness? 49:48

2M ago49:48

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Tariffs, a Christian response to cancel culture, and hope in the midst of political turmoil. Find us on YouTube. This week, Paul D. Miller joins Russell, Mike, and Clarissa to talk about tit-for-tat tariffs between the US and China, and about why this isn’t just a story about our pocketbooks but one for the church pews as well. Then, Matthew Lee An…

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Go To - Edward Burns and Christy Turlington Burns Talking Moms 32:22

2M ago32:22

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Funny with a touch of Irish melancholy. That's how actor, director, producer Edward Burns described Molly, his mother, to me and my co-host, Christy Turlington Burns (who has been married to Eddie for 20+ years). In celebration of his new novel, A Kid From Marlboro Road, Eddie joined us in studio to talk about childhood, parenthood and grief. Our A…

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