Best The Hills Church SA Podcasts (2025)

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You Shall Not Murder (Physically or in Your Heart) - 07.06.25

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Sermon: You Shall Not Murder (Physically or in Your Heart) Series: Exodus Speaker: Pastor Tom Wilson Text: Exodus 20:13 Date: July 6, 2025By The Hills Church - SA

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Christ, the Power and Wisdom of God - 06.29.25

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Sermon: Christ, the Power and Wisdom of God Speaker: Pastor Tom Wilson Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Date: June 29, 2025By The Hills Church - SA

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Resting in Christ - 06.22.25

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Sermon: Resting in Christ Speaker: Pastor Tom Wilson Text: Matthew 11:25-30 Date: June 22, 2025By The Hills Church - SA

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Let Us Rise Up and Build - 06.15.25

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Sermon: Let Us Rise Up and Build Speaker: Pastor Earl Quick Text: Nehemiah 2:11-18 Date: June 15, 2025By The Hills Church - SA

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Remembering the Sabbath Part 2 - 06.08.25

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Sermon: Remembering the Sabbath Part 2 Series: Exodus Speaker: Pastor Tom Wilson Text: Exodus 20:8-11 Date: June 8, 2025By The Hills Church - SA

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Remembering the Sabbath - 06.01.25

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Sermon: Remembering the Sabbath Series: Exodus Speaker: Pastor Tom Wilson Text: Exodus 20:8-11 Date: June 1, 2025By The Hills Church - SA

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Bearing the Name of God - 05.25.25

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Sermon: Bearing the Name of God Series: Exodus Speaker: Pastor Tom Wilson Text: Exodus 20:7 Date: May 25, 2025By The Hills Church - SA

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A Confident and Full Assurance to Draw Near to God - 05.18.25

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Sermon: A Confident and Full Assurance to Draw Near to God Speaker: Pastor Tom Wilson Text: Hebrews 10:19-23 Date: May 18, 2025By The Hills Church - SA

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Honor Your Father and Mother: A Life-long Call - 05.11.25

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Sermon: Honor Your Father and Mother: A Life-long Call Series: Exodus Speaker: Pastor Tom Wilson Text: Exodus 20:12 Date: May 11, 2025By The Hills Church - SA

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The Foundation of Serving God: The Absolute necessity of God-Centered Lives - 05.04.25

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Sermon: The Foundation of Serving God: The Absolute Necessity of God-Centered Lives Series: Exodus Speaker: Pastor Tom Wilson Text: Exodus 20:1-6 Speaker: Pastor Tom WilsonBy The Hills Church - SA

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The Ten Words: God's Foundation for Israel's Sanctification - 04.27.25

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Sermon: The Ten Words: God's Foundation for Israel's Sanctification Series: Exodus Speaker: Pastor Tom Wilson Text: Exodus 20:1-17 Date: April 27, 2025By The Hills Church - SA

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The Necessity of the Resurrection - 04.20.25

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Sermon: The Necessity of the Resurrection Speaker: Pastor Tom Wilson Text: John 20:9 Date: April 20, 2025By The Hills Church - SA

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The Danger of Encountering Our Glorious God - 04.13.25

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Sermon: The Danger of Encountering Our Glorious God Series: Exodus Speaker: Pastor Tom Wilson Text: Exodus 19:16-25 Date: April 13, 2025By The Hills Church - SA

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God's Gracious Call of His Covenant People - 04.06.25

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Sermon: God's Gracious Call of His Covenant People Series: Exodus Speaker: Pastor Tom Wilson Text: Exodus 19:1-15 Date: April 6, 2025By The Hills Church - SA

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Gathering, Fellowship, and the Glory of God - 03.30.25

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Sermon: Gathering, Fellowship, and the Glory of God Series: The Church Speaker: Pastor Tom Wilson Text: Hebrews 10:24-25 Date: March 30, 2025By The Hills Church - SA

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The Word of God: The Church's Essential and Sufficient Nourishment for Life - 03.16.25

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Sermon: The Word of God: The Church's Essential and Sufficient Nourishment for Life Series: The Church Speaker: Pastor Tom Wilson Text: John 6:66-69; Acts 2:41-42; 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Date: March 23, 2025By The Hills Church - SA

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Evangelism: The Joy of Declaring the Saving Glory of God - 03.16.25

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Sermon: Evangelism: The Joy of Declaring the Saving Glory of God Series: The Church Speaker: Pastor Tom Wilson Text: Romans 1:15-16 Date: March 16, 2025By The Hills Church - SA

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Prayer: Our Constant Declaration of our Dependance upon, Desire for, and Delight in God 03.09.25

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Sermon: Prayer: Our Constant Declaration of our Dependence upon, Desire for, and Delight in God Series: The Church Speaker: Pastor Tom Wilson Text: Luke 18:1; Rom 12:12; Eph 6:18; Col 4:2; 1 Thes 5:16-18 Date: March 9, 2025By The Hills Church - SA

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The Process of Church Discipline - 03.02.2025

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Sermon: The Process of Church Discipline Series: The Church Speaker: Pastor Tom Wilson Text: Matthew 18:15-20; Galatians 6:1-2 Date: March 2, 2025By The Hills Church - SA

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Story: ‘Bitch Baby,’ by Halle Hill 29:36

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Ursa Short Fiction is proud to present an original audio production of “Bitch Baby,” written by Halle Hill, from her debut collection, Good Women, and performed by Nytia Nikole. “Bitch Baby” is about two siblings, Celine and Reggie, in the aftermath of Reggie being beaten by police. This story is dazzling, messy, heart-wrenching, and beautiful. Hil…

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Giving Worship - 02.23.2025

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Sermon: Giving Worship Series: The Church Speaker: Pastor Earl Quick Text: Exodus 25:1-9; 31:1-6 Date: February 23, 2025By The Hills Church - SA

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Church Discipline: The Call to Care for One Another in Gentleness and Holiness - 02.16.25

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Sermon: Church Discipline: The Call to Care for One Another in Gentleness and Holiness Series: The Church Speaker: Pastor Tom Wilson Text: Matthew 12:15-21; Matthew 18:15-20; Galatians 6:1 Date: February 16, 2025By The Hills Church - SA

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[Free Teaser] Member Bonus: What Deesha and Dawnie Are Reading Right Now 21:45

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In this Member Bonus episode, Deesha Philyaw and Dawnie Walton talk about what they’re reading, writing, watching, and what they’re celebrating. What books and anthologies should we be on the lookout for in 2025? What newsletters should we be following? Plus: Bonus writing prompts! Enjoy this free teaser, and become an Ursa Member in Apple Podcasts…

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An Earnest Love for One Another: The Desire that Shapes and Controls the Body - 02.09.25

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Sermon: An Earnest Love for One Another: The Desire that Shapes and Controls the Body Series: The Church Speaker: Pastor Tom Wilson Text: 1 Peter 1:22-25 Date: February 09, 2025By The Hills Church - SA

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Elder-Led Church: Shepherding and Equipping of the Saints for the Glory of God - 02.02.25

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Sermon: Elder-Led Church: Shepherding and Equipping of the Saints for the Glory of God Series: The Church Speaker: Pastor Tom Wilson Text: 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9; 1 Peter 5:1-4 Date: February 2, 2025By The Hills Church - SA

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Congregationally Governed: Submitting to the Authority of and Glorying in Christ Together - 01.26.25

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Sermon: Congregationally Governed: Submitting to the Authority of and Glorying in Christ Together Series: The Church Speaker: Pastor Tom Wilson Text: Matthew 18:15-20; Acts 6:1-6 Date: January 26, 2025By The Hills Church - SA

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Corporate Worship - 01.19.25

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Sermon: Corporate Worship Series: The Church Speaker: Pastor Justin Welsch Text: Leviticus 10:1-3; Mark 7:1-13 Date: January 19, 2025By The Hills Church - SA

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Destiny O. Birdsong on Navigating Censorship in Storytelling 1:07:45

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Deesha and Dawnie talk with Destiny O. Birdsong, author of the poetry collection Negotiations and the novel Nobody’s Magic. Last year, Birdsong published a short story, “The Jump,” only to have it pulled from publication less than a day later over disagreements with the editors. The story eventually found a new home at Roxane Gay’s newsletter, The …

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[Free Teaser] First Chapters: The Final Revival of Opal & Nev, by Dawnie Walton 14:36

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An Ursa Member Bonus! In a new recurring feature we call First Chapters, Dawnie and Deesha dig into the memorable opening chapter of Dawnie’s debut novel, The Final Revival of Opal & Nev. Dawnie talks about her journey to becoming a writer, as well as the process of this story coming to fruition. To listen to the full episode, become an Ursa Member…

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Story: ‘Snow Bath Season,’ by Stacie Denetsosie 32:33

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Deesha and Dawnie introduce an Ursa original production of “Snow Bath Season,” a short story written by Stacie Denetsosie, and performed by Nasheen Sleuth. This story is about Diana, a young Navajo woman whose late mother is communicating with her via an Amazon Alexa device. Denetsosie juxtaposes modern technology with Navajo tradition in compellin…

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[Free Teaser] Member Exclusive: Ask the Agents! PJ Mark and Danielle Chiotti on Getting Published 22:48

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Deesha and Dawnie sit down with their own agents, Danielle Chiotti and PJ Mark, to chat about the publishing industry. What does it mean to be a white agent representing authors of color? What are the gold standards for blurbing? Where are the best places to find an agent and what are some common red flags with scammy “agents”? They discuss the sig…

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Rion Amilcar Scott: ‘It Has to Be Fun, It Has to Be Funky’ 57:04

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Deesha and Dawnie chat with Rion Amilcar Scott, sharing stories, craft advice, 90’s hip-hop references, and how experience as parents, as teachers, and as lovers of music can inform the writing process. They discuss their reactions to elements of their work playing out in real life, and call for not forgetting the joys and humor of the Black experi…

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[Free Teaser] Member Exclusive: 'Sonny's Blues,' by James Baldwin 16:46

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In this special Member Exclusive episode, Deesha and Dawnie kick off a recurring feature we call Iconic Stories — starting with James Baldwin’s ‘Sonny’s Blues,’ first published in 1957 in the Partisan Review. They discuss the prevalent themes of family and brotherhood, loss, drug addiction, and music, as well as the broader social and political con…

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Story: ‘Telling Stories,’ by T.E. Wilderson 53:51

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Deesha and Dawnie introduce an Ursa original audio production of “Telling Stories” by T.E. Wilderson, published in The Account magazine in 2021, and narrated by Jordan Cobb. Eighth grader, P’Mona, is sarcastic, witty, and a pathological liar. Taking place over the course of a day, the story follows P’Mona attempting to simultaneously navigate the w…

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S.A. Cosby on the Art of the Thriller 1:06:55

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In the spirit of Halloween, Deesha and Dawnie dig into thrillers, mysteries, and suspense with acclaimed crime fiction writer S.A. Cosby, author of the New York Times bestseller Razorblade Tears and Blacktop Wasteland, and the forthcoming novel, King of Ashes. Cosby talks about his early inspirations in the horror and suspense genres, and he explai…

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Season 3 Sneak Preview! 10:46

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We're back! Dawnie Walton and Deesha Philyaw give us a special sneak preview of what's in store for Season Three. Show notes: Support this season with a membership or one-time contribution, and get access to bonus episodes: ursastory.com/join Follow our other show, Reckon True Stories with Deesha Philyaw and Kiese Laymon. Read more about Dawnie Wal…

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Ursa Presents: Reckon True Stories, with Deesha Philyaw and Kiese Laymon 48:02

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Dawnie Walton and Deesha Philyaw introduce us to Reckon True Stories, a brand new podcast hosted by Deesha and acclaimed author Kiese Laymon, dedicated to all things nonfiction. Listen, then follow the show in your favorite podcast so you don't miss an episode: https://link.chtbl.com/truestories Guests for Season One include writers Roxane Gay, Ima…

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Shows We Love: Black & Published 46:47

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While we put the final touches on Season Three, we wanted to share an episode from another podcast that we think you’ll love: Black & Published, hosted by Nikesha Elise Williams. On today’s episode, Nikesha’s guest is Dolen Perkins-Valdez, author of the historical fiction novel TAKE MY HAND. It's a story based on the real-life Relf sisters of Montg…

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That's a Wrap on Season Two! A Special Message from Deesha and Dawnie 2:39

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Thanks to our guests, contributors, and listeners for a wonderful second season! Help us fund Season Three of Ursa Short Fiction by becoming an Ursa Member: https://ursastory.com/join/ You can also make a one-time contribution to help fund future episodes. We’ll be back very soon — get email updates by signing up for our newsletter: https://ursasto…

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What Denne Michele Norris Learned as a Writer and Editor 57:14

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Deesha and Dawnie chat with Denne Michele Norris, editor-in-chief of Electric Literature and author of the forthcoming debut novel, When The Harvest Comes (Random House). She is also the first Black, openly trans woman to helm a major literary publication. Norris discusses her approaches to both writing and editing, sharing insights for writers on …

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[Free teaser] Member Exclusive: Deesha’s 7-Figure Book Deal, Listener Questions 23:04

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This week we’re excited to share a very special episode of Ursa Short Fiction — a Member Exclusive where Dawnie Walton chats with Deesha Philyaw about this week’s big news: Deesha has just signed a seven-figure book deal with Mariner Books for a new novel, THE TRUE CONFESSIONS OF FIRST LADY FREEMAN, and short story collection, GIRL, LOOK. The novel…

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Story: ‘What Got Into Us,’ by Jacob Guajardo 37:53

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Deesha and Dawnie introduce “What Got Into Us,” a short story by Jacob Guajardo, performed by Vicki Valdeon. The story is a candid look into queer adolescence, first loves, recklessness, and unbridled vulnerability. It was originally published in Passages North, and featured in The Best American Short Stories 2018. Listen to the story, then stay tu…

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Rubén Degollado on Writing a Family Story, 25 Years in the Making 55:47

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Deesha Philyaw and Dawnie Walton go in-depth with Rubén Degollado, author of the novel The Family Izquierdo, which started out as a short story collection about a single family. Degollado's story “The Seven Songs” was featured on last week’s episode, and he discusses his journey to writing and publishing the book, as well as how he navigated his wr…

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Story: ‘The Seven Songs,’ by Rubén Degollado 34:50

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This week we're thrilled to feature “The Seven Songs,” by Rubén Degollado, from his novel, The Family Izquierdo. The story is performed by Carolina Hoyos and is excerpted from The Family Izquierdo audiobook, produced by Blackstone Publishing. Our thanks to them for sharing this story with Ursa listeners. In “The Seven Songs,” Dina, the daughter of …

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Nafissa Thompson-Spires on the Making of ‘Heads of the Colored People’ 52:08

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Deesha Philyaw and Dawnie Walton go deep with Nafissa Thompson-Spires, author of the beloved 2018 collection Heads of the Colored People, to discuss Heads’ origin, the texts and other media that influenced Thompson-Spires, inspirations for her stories and characters in the collection, and their shared love for the Notes app. Thompson-Spires is cand…

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Jonathan Escoffery on ‘Under the Ackee Tree’ and Walking Your Own Path 1:08:10

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Deesha and Dawnie chat with Jonathan Escoffery, author of last week's audio story, "Under the Ackee Tree," from his acclaimed collection and audiobook, If I Survive You. The linked stories follow Trelawny, a second generation Jamaican American, as he struggles through family tensions, cultural and historical loss and reclamation, and exploration of…

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Story: ‘Under the Ackee Tree,’ by Jonathan Escoffery 53:23

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Deesha Philyaw and Dawnie Walton introduce “Under the Ackee Tree,” a story by Jonathan Escoffery from his acclaimed 2022 collection, If I Survive You. The story is performed by Torian Brackett, and it comes from the collection's audiobook, produced by Macmillan Audio. Our thanks to Macmillan for sharing the story with Ursa's listeners. This story f…

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Jamil Jan Kochai on Separating Writing from ‘the Noise’ 55:12

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Deesha and Dawnie sit down with Jamil Jan Kochai, whose short story “Enough!” from his collection The Haunting of Hajji Hotak and Other Stories (Viking / Penguin Random House Audio), was featured in our previous episode. Kochai discusses how he fell in love with storytelling and short stories as a form—reflecting on his family, his childhood, and h…

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Story: 'Enough!' by Jamil Jan Kochai 21:35

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Deesha Philyaw and Dawnie Walton introduce “Enough!”, a short story by Jamil Jan Kochai, from his collection The Haunting of Hajji Hotak and Other Stories. Kochai's story discusses intergenerational trauma, violences of both war and refuge, and rage as we follow Rangeena, a mother reflecting on her family and own past. The story is performed by Sue…

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‘No Saints, No Demons’: Sidik Fofana on Creating Characters and Protecting Dreams 1:03:49

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Deesha and Dawnie sit down with Sidik Fofana, author of the acclaimed collection Stories from the Tenants Downstairs, published in 2022. Fofana discusses his journey getting into NYU, being a public school teacher, taking the long road to publishing his debut collection, and finding inspiration in the daily world around him. Fofana talks about crea…