Shawn Williams and Ryan Trimble deconstruct politics, government, sports, entertainment current events, all things Dallas and all things Texas. An Allyn Media production. Deconstructing Dallas has garnered multiple awards. The podcast was internationally recognized with a 2021 Hermes Creative Award and a 2021 Communicator Award, and was part of Allyn Media's work that helped the firm win D CEO's Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards 2021 for Equity Leadership, out of fellow finalists th ...
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The BEMA Podcast is a walk-through of the context of the Bible and the Text itself, as well as surrounding history. We deconstruct our common readings of the Bible and attempt to reconstruct them through the lens of historical context. The main body of work is contained in Seasons 1–5, and we encourage you to start with episode 0 (or even -1) and continue in order through episode 204. Beyond that, we explore new topics, revisit old topics, and dive deeper into practical ways of living out th ...
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Be part of these amazing interviews and conversations, deconstructing the complex world of women's soccer with me, LDG as host. From league matches to international competitions, this podcast covers it all, shining the spotlight on the extraordinary talents, tales, and victories of women's soccer players around the globe. Whether you're a die-hard supporter or new to the game, our podcast aims to inform and entertain, showcasing the undeniable impact and resilience of women in this beautiful ...
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A Positively Nerdy Podcast! Under the banner of a scandalous name, a new era of certified non-toxic fan culture has emerged. Two nerds, aided by their legion of Positrons and a whole lot of pizza, have arrived to bring positivity back to fandom! Kevin and Mykie delve into various pop culture discussions, going down dorky rabbit-holes to debate and deconstruct the things they love to see how they work, and what makes them so cool. If you share their love of a good story, have an affinity for ...
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The Rise of the Dallas Economy with Cullum Clark
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Interview Begins @6:50 Episode Summary: In this on-site video episode of “Deconstructing Dallas,” Shawn and Ryan sit down inside the George W. Bush Institute with one of the region’s most respected economic thinkers — Dr. Cullum Clark, Director of the Bush Institute, SMU Economic Growth Initiative and adjunct economics professor at SMU. Dr. Clark s…
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Brent Billings marks the beginning of our mourning by sharing a final update about our beloved Josh Bossé. BEMA Messenger #79 BEMA 465: Qohelet’s Reflection BEMA 405: Practical Shabbat — Keeping Josh’s Cancer Journey on CaringBridge Support for Sophia and Ronen after the loss of Josh — GoFundMe “How to Sit Shiva” by Anita Diamant — My Jewish Learni…
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Episode 153: Interview with Fort Lauderdale United FC Goalkeeper Haley Craig— The Women’s Soccer Podcast
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In this episode, LDG interviews Fort Lauderdale United FC Goalkeeper Haley Craig! Haley talks about her move to Fort Lauderdale United, her earliest soccer memories, her experience in the USWNT youth system training environment at such a young age, how playing at Stanford benefited her development, and much more! She also discusses her time with th…
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Episode 152: Interview with Dallas Trinity Captain and Midfielder Amber Wisner (née Brooks) — The Women’s Soccer Podcast
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In this episode, LDG interviews Dallas Trinity captain and midfielder Amber Wisner (née Brooks)! Amber discusses being the first player signed to the Trinity and why the project of the club and league was so attractive to her, along with some of her earliest soccer memories. Amber recounts her brace with the Washington Spirit (and infamous subseque…
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Episode 151: LDG's Reaction To Gotham FC Defeating The Washington Spirit In The 2025 NWSL Championship (Player By Player Analysis, In Depth Conversation Surrounding This Season, + Much More!) — The Women ...
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After screaming with joy for 90 minutes watching the Gotham FC take down the Washington Spirit in the 2025 NWSL Championship, LDG takes the mic for a recap of the match that earned Gotham the second star above their crest. He highlights the standout players and key tactical decisions from on the pitch, while also analyzing why this victory is so im…
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Ep. 150: LDG's 3 Key NWSL 2025 Championship Storylines + more (Players To Watch, Tactical Breakdown, Predictions, etc) — The Women’s Soccer Podcast
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In this must-listen episode, LDG sets the stage for one of the club matches he has been most anticipating in recent memory, with an in-depth preview of the NWSL Final between the Washington Spirit and Gotham FC. He analyzes the three key storylines that will influence the final and outlines what each team must do to succeed. Additionally, he provid…
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Brent Billings, Reed Dent, and Elle Grover Fricks talk about the virtue of temperance. A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again by David Foster Wallace “A Thousand No’s for Every Yes” — YouTube Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis The Cardinal and the Deadly by Karl Clifton-Soderstrom Face with Steam From Nose — E…
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Ep. 149: Interview with Sporting Jacksonville Captain and Midfielder Sophie Jones — The Women’s Soccer Podcast
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In this episode, LDG interviews Sporting Jacksonville captain and midfielder Sophie Jones! Sophie talks about her move to Sporting Jacksonville, her earliest soccer memories, the first-ever Sporting Jacksonville match in front of an incredible crowd, her experience in the USWNT youth system training environment at such a young age, and much more! S…
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Ep. 148: (NSL Final Special) Interview with AFC Toronto Forward Colby Barnett — The Women’s Soccer Podcast
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In this episode, LDG interviews AFC Toronto Forward Colby Barnett as an NSL final special! Colby talks about her move to AFC Toronto FC, her earliest soccer memories, the moment she stepped onto the pitch at BMO Field for the Northern Super League in front of more than 14,000 fans, her experience in the USWNT youth system training environment at su…
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Brent Billings, Reed Dent, and Josh Bossé dive into the virtues by talking about prudence (or wisdom). Teaching a Stone to Talk by Annie Dillard Asking Better Questions of the Bible by Marty Solomon The Gospel of Being Human by Marty Solomon and Reed Dent Inspired by Rachel Held Evans BEMA 454: Qohelet Goes Off Ordet (1955 film) — Letterboxd The Ca…
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Ep. 147: LDG's Comprehensive NWSL Semifinals Preview with a Hint of a Quarterfinal's Review (Players To Watch, Tactical Breakdown, Predictions, etc) — The Women’s Soccer Podcast
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In this must-listen episode, LDG sets the stage for the continuation of one of the most exciting NWSL playoff campaigns in recent memory with an in-depth preview of the NWSL Semifinals and his reaction to the quarterfinal results. He breaks down the key storylines that will shape the semifinals and what each team needs to do to prevail in these mar…
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Ep 146: Interview with Brooklyn FC + Italy U-23 WNT Midfielder Alice Barbieri — The Women’s Soccer Podcast
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In this episode, LDG interviews with Brooklyn FC + Italy U-23 WNT midfielder Alice Barbieri! Alice talks all about her move to Brooklyn FC, her earliest soccer memories, her experience playing in Serie A Femminile against some of the world's best players as a new professional, and so much more! She also elaborates on what was appealing to her about…
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484: Dallas Jenkins — It Would Have Been Enough (Bonus Episode)
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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are back again with Dallas Jenkins to mull over the questions that arose from Seasons 4 and 5 of The Chosen. The Chosen The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb This Is Not a Pipe — Wikipedia Roundtable Discussion on the Women’s Supper The Chosen Adventures (2025 TV series) Dayenu in Man…
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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by special guest Annie F. Downs, bestselling author, speaker, prolific podcaster, and “Queen of Fun.” Annie’s upcoming events (Tour with Cain, etc.) Let’s Read the Gospels Podcast That Sounds Fun Podcast That Sounds Fun 965: Jonathan Roumie Annie’s Recommended Episodes That Sounds Fun 906: Jonathan Merrit…
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Ep. 145: Interview with Gotham FC + Denmark WNT Midfielder Josefine Hasbo — The Women’s Soccer Podcast
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In this episode, LDG interviews Gotham FC + Denmark WNT midfielder Josefine Hasbo! Josefine talks all about her move to Gotham FC, her earliest soccer memories, the moment she found out about her first call-up to the Danish senior team, her experience playing at World Cups and Euros at such a young age, and so much more! She also elaborates on what…
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482: The Chosen S5E8 — “The Upper Room, Part 2” (Bonus Episode)
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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings bring the analysis of Season 5 of The Chosen to a close with a discussion of the eighth episode. The Chosen The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb Leil Shimurim — Chabad Gethsemane — Blue Letter Bible “Flee as a Bird” by Mary S. B. D. Shindler (1842) — A Cappella Hymns, YouTube “Flee a…
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Ep. 144: LDG's Comprehensive NWSL Matchday 26/Decision Day Breakdown (Matches + Players To Watch, Seeding Implications, etc) — The Women’s Soccer Podcast
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In this must-listen episode, LDG sets the stage for one of the most exciting conclusions to the regular season in recent memory with an in-depth preview of Decision Day in the NWSL. He breaks down the key storylines that shape the final weekend of action with playoff spots on the line, examining how each result could influence the postseason pictur…
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Brent Billings, Reed Dent, and Josh Bossé talk about the capital vice known as sloth—or rather, acedia. David Hume’s Moral Philosophy: The Natural Virtues — Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy Making All Things New by Henri Nouwen Inside Out 2 (2024 film) Glittering Vices by Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung Acedia & Me by Kathleen Norris The Message in the…
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Ep. 143: Interview with Halifax Tides and Jamaica WNT Forward Tiffany Cameron— The Women’s Soccer Podcast
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In this episode, LDG interviews Halifax Tides and Jamaica WNT forward Tiffany Cameron! Tiffany talks all about her move to the Halifax Tides, her earliest soccer memories, her experience playing at two senior World Cups with the Jamaican national team, and so much more! She also elaborates on what was appealing to her about playing in the Northern …
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480: The Chosen S5E7 — “The Upper Room, Part 1” (Bonus Episode)
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Marty Solomon and Brent Billings continue analyzing Season 5 of The Chosen with a discussion of the seventh episode. The Chosen The Chosen (TV Series) — Wikipedia The Chosen (2017 TV Series) — IMDb Support The BEMA PodcastBy BEMA Discipleship
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Brent Billings and Reed Dent talk about wrath (and anger and revenge). “Goodbye Earl” by The Chicks — YouTube Slow to Anger — BibleProject “Justice” by George MacDonald, Unspoken Sermons — The Literature Network Glittering Vices by Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung Steve Holt! — YouTube The West Wing S1E3, “A Proportional Response” (Part 1) — YouTube The We…
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Barrier Busting with Dallas College’s Dr. Justin Lonon
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Episode Summary: In this special first-ever video episode of “Deconstructing Dallas”, Shawn and Ryan sit down with Dr. Justin Lonon, Chancellor of Dallas College, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, education and the role of Dallas College in North Texas.Dr. Lonon shares how his journey from small-town Arkansas native to Dallas City Hall…
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Ep. 142: Interview with Montreal Roses Defender Hailey Whitaker (NSL Playoffs Special) — The Women’s Soccer Podcast
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Welcome back to The Women's Soccer Podcast. Today, LDG interviews Montreal Roses Defender Hailey Whitaker in a special episode ahead of the Northern Super League postseason, which Hailey will participate in. In this episode, Hailey shares insights behind the scenes, including how she initially rejected Montreal's offer to join the club but was pers…
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