Best Matthew D Hamilton Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 22 - Rick Joyner "The Greatest Unifier" 28:37

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Join host Mark Beckwith, retired bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark, and guest Rev. Rick Joyner, a prominent Evangelical leader, author, public speaker, and founder of Morningstar Ministries, a multi-faceted mission organization which includes Heritage International Ministries, MorningStar University, and MorningStar Fellowship of Churches a…

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FoN Bonus YouTube Show 3 13:43

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This is the audio from the third YouTube episode. I go over the golden eagle attacks in Norway from 2024. Remember to go check out the YouTube show called Force of Nature Show. Golden Eagle Attacks Family & Hikers | 2024 Incident in NorwayBy Matthew D Hamilton

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FoN Bonus: YouTube Episode 2 12:49

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This is the audio from the second YouTube episode. We go over three different bear attack stories from 2024. Remember to go check out the YouTube show called Force of Nature Show. Crazy Bear Attack Stories: Supermarket Standoff, Polar Bear Back Jump, & Heroic Kid Also a link to Dave's YouTube Tour Dude Dave's Tour of the Sponge Docks at Tarpon Spri…

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FoN Bonus: First YouTube Episode! 16:07

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I am proud to announce we have officially released the first episode of our new YouTube show. This is something I have worked really hard on and am excited to share it. This is just the audio from the first episode. Want to watch the full episode?.... here are some links. YouTube Channel (248) Force of Nature Show - YouTube YouTube episode Crazy An…

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Ep. 21 - Jim Wallis "Faith and Justice" 37:46

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In this episode we welcome Jim Wallis, a writer, teacher, preacher and justice advocate who believes the gospel of Jesus must be emancipated from its cultural and political captivities. He is a New York Times bestselling author, public theologian, preacher and commentator on ethics and public life. He is the inaugural holder of the Chair in Faith a…

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Ep. 132: More Crazy Animal Stories from 2024 Part 2 46:12

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This episode we cover more crazy animal stories from 2024. 1. Indian Wolf Chaos 2. Golden Eagle Attacks Multiple People in Norway 3. Moose Attack in Alaska 4. Pregnant Woman Gives Birth After Snake Bite 5. RABIES! In California 6. British Man Somehow Survives Hippo Attack 7. Crocodile Takes Husband in Front of Wife ***DM us on our Instagram or Face…

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Ep. 131: Crazy Bear Stories from 2024 53:23

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This episode we cover bear attacks from around the world in 2024. 1. Man Saves Wife by Jumping on a Polar Bear 2. Creates Standoff in a Japanese Supermarket 3. Sloth Bear Attacks Man in India 4. Brown Bear Goes on Rampage in Russia 5. Dave Shares a Bear Story 6. Man Picking Huckleberries in Montana Attacked by Grizzly 7. 12 Year Old Saves Father Fr…

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Ep. 130: Crazy Animal Stories From 2024... Part 1 56:50

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This episode we look back at some of the craziest animal stories from 2024. 1st Story- A surfer dies by freak accident by animal you'd never expect 2nd Story- Woman in Thailand is Coiled by Python 3rd Story- Every Mans Worst Nightmare 4th Story- Transient Killer Bees Kill Man on Golf Course 5th Story- Horny Dolphin Attacks People in Japan 6th Story…

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Ep. 20 - Bishop Michael Curry "The Way of Love" 32:44

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In this episode, we welcome a very special guest, the dynamic and inspirational Bishop Michael Curry, 27th Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church. Known worldwide for his passionate proclamation of "The Way of Love," Bishop Curry's ministry centers on the transformative power of God’s unconditional love to heal, unite, and renew. With…

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Ep. 19 - Curtis Chang "The After Party: Toward Better Christian Politics" 32:30

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It's an honor to welcome new guest Curtis Chang to Reconciliation Roundtable to discuss his efforts to bridge partisan divides through his work on the The Good Faith Podcast and The After Party project. In this episode, we delve into the importance of addressing spiritual dysfunctions in the Church and fostering meaningful dialogues across differen…

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Ep. 129: Reindeer On the Rooftop 1:00:14

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We bring you a holiday themed episode with the most popular holiday animal... Reindeer. We learn all about reindeer in the wild. What's the difference between a reindeer and a caribou? They are actually the same species, just go by a different name depending on what continent they live on. Then we end on explaining how reindeer because a big part o…

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FoN Bonus: Fat Bear Week 2024 + Big Announcement 59:57

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Dave does his annual duties and tells us all about 2024's Fat Bear Week. It's the time of year where brown bears in Alaska fatten up for their several month slumber. And we get to vote for which bear we think is fattest. There was quite a a bit of bear drama this year too ***DM us on our Instagram or Facebook channels or email to get more info on h…

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Ep. 18 - Dr. Ryan Burge "Beyond Party Lines: America's Religious Landscape" 36:05

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In this episode, I welcome new guest Dr. Ryan Burge, an associate professor of political science at Eastern Illinois University. He is the author or co-author of four books including The Nones, 20 Myths about Religion and Politics in America, and The Great Dechurching. He has written for the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and POLITICO. He …

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Ep. 128: Very Creepy Things in Nature 42:51

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This episode we look into the creepy side of nature. We discuss what a rat king is, no, not a little rat sitting on a throne. It's when multiple rats have their tails intertwined with no escape. Then we look at the zombie ant fungus known as cordyceps. This will infect an ant and take control over it's body with the goal of infecting as many as pos…

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FoN Bonus: Mountain Man Stories From Dave's Dad 41:38

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We welcome back Aaron Bodtcher as he tells us some old school Mountain Man. These stories have a heavy presence of grizzly bears.By Matthew D Hamilton

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Ep. 127: The Good and Bad of Shark Movies 1:24:30

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This episode we go over the good and bad of shark movies. There are so many shark movies out there, more than any other animal by far. We talk about the best shark movie and one of the best movies of all time, Jaws. And it's less than stellar sequels. Then we quickly go over other shark movies we have seen and I list the names of dozens of silly sh…

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Ep. 126: Great White Sharks and Their Relationship with Humans 56:22

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This episode we have a special guest joining us, Matt's sister, Dave's wife... Dayna Bodtcher. Great white sharks are her favorite animal. We go over why people have a fear of sharks, which is called "galeophobia." Then we discuss great whites in captivity and why it has never worked out. Then go over conservation and leading causes of shark deaths…

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Ep. 17 - Rev. Adam Hamilton "A Campaign for Kindness" 39:23

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Reverend Adam Hamilton is the founding Senior Pastor of the Church of the Resurrection in Kansas City, the largest Methodist church in the U.S. Adam grew up in the Kansas City area, earned a Bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Ministry from Oral Roberts University and a Master of Divinity degree from Southern Methodist University. He is the author of num…

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FoN Bonus: 2023 Shark Attacks Report 36:38

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We go into the stats of all the shark attacks that happened in 2023. And a quick overview of all the shark fatalities. ***DM us on our Instagram or Facebook channels or email to get more info on how to order a t-shirt and stickers. On Venmo is my personal account at Matthew-Hamilton-51 On Paypal at @forceofnaturepod We would appreciate any donation…

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Ep 16 - Rabbi Matthew Gewirtz "Faith and Friendship" 31:31

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Rabbi Matthew D. Gewirtz joins me to discuss his journey towards becoming a rabbi, the challenges faced in his role, and his deep involvement in interfaith work. The discussion also covers the Hebrew concept of machloket (disagreeing without rancor), its relevance in the current crisis between Israel and Gaza, and the importance of interfaith dialo…

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Ep 15 - Dr. Matthew D. Taylor "Reckoning with The New Apostolic Reformation" 40:33

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Guest Dr. Matthew D. Taylor shares his faith journey and we discuss his involvement in religious pluralism and extensive research on the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) movement in America. Dr. Taylor shares insights into his background in and transition from evangelical fundamentalism, his interfaith dialogues, and the threats posed by NAR's radic…

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Ep. 125: Evolutions Perfect Predator: The Great White Shark 1:00:09

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This episode we look at one of the most iconic and famous animals on the planet... The Great White Shark. For part one we learn all about them... Their evolutionary history, where they live, about their bodies, the largest ones ever recorded and what they like to eat. This is a very informative episode and we hope you learn a lot about these amazin…

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FoN Bonus: Family - Ryan and Marek 23:49

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We bring some other family members on the show. Ryan is Dave's nephew and does a great job telling us about a mishap at a rodeo... and then we have Dave's brother-in-law, Marek... he may have been day drinking at the pool party. He tells us his story about his encounter with a jellyfish.By Matthew D Hamilton

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BONUS: Dave's Dad's Story 35:50

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For this bonus episode we bring in Dave's dad, Aaron Bodtcher. Aaron was very excited to share his personal story about him being stung by a jellyfish and having a stranger pee on him. The pee thing is a myth... But Aaron didn't know that at the time. Aaron even wrote the entire script himself.By Matthew D Hamilton

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BONUS: The Bear that Almost Caused WW3 25:38

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During the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, America and the Soviets were on the brink of nuclear war. And during this time a black bear jumped over the fence and into an American air base. The guard sounded the alarm thinking it was a Soviet spy nearly causing WW3. Also, Matt gets heat exhaustion while recording.…

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Ep 14 - A Special Thank You 12:50

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This is a special episode in which I reflect on the last year of the Reconciliation Roundtable podcast and thank all listeners for spending time with me and my guests, exploring how we can be agents of reconciliation in a time and a place where doing so often seems to be beyond the pale. This podcast is possible because of your support, so if you e…

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Ep. 124: The Zanesville Massacre Part 2 53:20

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In this episode we look at what happens on the fateful day when Terry Thompson let out his 50 plus exotic animals and ended his own life. We look at what the officers had to do and the difficult decisions they had to make. No other police force has had to deal with a situation like this before... nobody is prepared for something like this. We also …

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Ep 13 - Wilk Wilkinson "A Common Humanity" 36:39

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Wilk Wilkinson joins me to discuss his journey from political apathy to toxic political engagement, followed by the epiphany that since led him on a mission of bettering the world, one attitude at a time, by charting a course toward understanding, bridging divides, and fostering a community where wisdom prevails over discord. We talk about how this…

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Ep 12 - The Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers "The Church Cracked Open" 33:19

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The Reverend Canon Dr. Stephanie Spellers is one of the Episcopal Church’s leading thinkers around 21st-century ministry and mission. She is a priest, author, speaker, and friend who currently serves as the Canon to the Presiding Bishop for Evangelism, Reconciliation, and Creation Care. She is the author of Radical Welcome: Embracing God, The Other…

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Ep. 123: The Zanesville Massacre Part 1 1:08:07

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We bring you the set up for a famous story from 2011. A man named Terry Thompson, a very excentric man who owned over 50 exotic animals. We learn about his life and mental state before the incident. Terry let all of his animals loose and then killed himself... leaving local authorities to deal with 50 dangerous animals on the loose. We're talking l…

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Ep. 122: Capybara: The World's Most Chill Animal 45:48

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This episode we cover one of the coolest animals in the world, the capybara. They have become super popular over the last few years thanks to memes and short videos, all the kids know of capybaras. The are the largest rodents in the world, getting up to 175lbs. They are also known for being the most chill and friendliest animal. They make all kinds…

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Ep 11 - Rev. Dr. Amy Peeler "Passion and Patience" 36:39

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The Rev. Amy Peeler, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of New Testament at Wheaton College, IL and an Associate Rector at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Geneva, IL. Author of Women and Gender of God (Eerdmans, 2022), “You Are My Son”: The Family of God in the Epistle to the Hebrews (T&T Clark, 2014), and co-author with Patrick Gray of Hebrews: An Int…

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Ep. 121: Recent Animal Stories and Attacks #18 Part 2: End of 2023 1:07:21

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We have part 2 of our 18th edition of recent animal stories and attacks. We look back at stories that happened in the back half of 2023. 1st Story- Siberian Tiger Attack 2nd Story- Blue Ringed Octopus 3rd Story- Rabies 4th Story- Man Survives Crocodile Attack in Strange Way 5th Story- Larges Gator Caught in Florida 6th Story- Woman Stabbed in the B…

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BONUS!!! Ep. 120.5: Three Recent and Deathy Shark Attack Stories 19:10

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Matt and Dave record together again. We have three recent shark attacks stories and all end in fatalities.By Matthew D Hamilton

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Ep. 120: Recent Animal Stories and Attacks #18 Part 1: End of 2023 50:33

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We have our 18th edition of recent animal stories and attacks. We look back at stories that happened in the back half of 2023. 1st Story- Jaguar Attacks Brave Uncle 2nd Story- Man Escapes Jaguar When Cell Phone Explodes in Pocket 3rd Story- UPS Driver Bitten by Rattlesnake 4th Story- Zookeeper Attacked by Hippo 5th Story- Adult Film Actor Bitten on…

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Ep 10 - Bishop Mariann Budde "How We Learn to Be Brave" 34:51

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Bishop Mariann Budde is the bishop and spiritual leader of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, D.C., and the Washington National Cathedral. Prior to her election in 2011, she was a parish priest in Minneapolis for eighteen years. She has appeared on PBS NewsHour, Meet the Press, Good Morning America, and the Today show, among others. Bishop Budde …

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Ep 9 - Pastor Raymond Chang "Following the Way of Jesus" 32:28

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Pastor Raymond Chang is the president of the Asian American Christian Collaborative (AACC), a pastor, and writer. He regularly preaches and speaks throughout the country on issues pertaining to Christianity and culture, race and faith. He has lived throughout the world (Korea, Guatemala, Panama, Spain, China), traveled to nearly 50 countries, and c…

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Ep 8 - Angela Ferrell-Zabala "Finding Solutions Together" 23:57

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Angela Ferrell-Zabala (“Fuh-RELL Zuh-BAH-luh”) serves as the first ever Executive Director of Moms Demand Action where she is responsible for leading and growing the largest grassroots network in the gun violence prevention space. Angela has been with the organization since 2019 leading its movement building work overseeing grassroots organizing, e…

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Ep 7 - Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon "The Holy Land" 35:19

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Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon is the executive director of Churches for Middle East Peace and an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC). Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) is a coalition of more than 30 national Church communions and organizations working to encourage U.S. policies that actively promote just, lasting, and comprehen…

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Ep. 119: The Secretive and Stealthy Leopard 1:15:15

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We had a solo episode where we learn all about the amazing big cat... The leopard. Since we have covered several man-eating leopard stories we thought it would be a good idea to learn more about them. There are actually eight different leopard subspecies sprinkled throughout Asia and Africa. We go over all of them, as well as quiz Dave on if he can…

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Ep 6 - Daniel Darling "Agents of Grace" 35:25

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Daniel Darling is an award-winning writer, bestselling author of fifteen books, pastor and Christian leader who regularly appears on and contributes to national news and media outlets. He currently serves as the Director of The Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Assistant Professor of Faith and Cult…

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Ep. 118: Adventures of Jim Corbet: Hunt for the Panar Man-eating Leopard 1:26:16

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We bring you another adventure from our man, Jim Corbett. In this adventure we cover Jim's hunt for the Panar Man-eating Leopard. While this leopard is one of his lesser known stories it has the second highest kill count by an animal in recorded history. 400 kills. This large male leopard terrorized villages in India for years. We follow how Jim wa…

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FoN Bonus: Fat Bear Week 2023 and Bear Attack Story 39:07

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We celebrate Fat Bear Week... As winter approaches it's important for bears to pack on the pounds for hibernation. At Katmai National Park in Alaska people can vote for who they think is the fattest bear. We also cover a recent bear attack story from Banff National Park. Here's a link to Dave's audiobook. https://www.audible.com/pd/B0C9L7DGBC/?sour…

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Ep. 117: Quoth the Raven, Nevermore 1:03:06

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This episode we wanted to cover an animal with some Halloween street cred... Commonly associated with bad omens and death. The raven. We have never seen an animal with so much mythology and folklore from around the world. We learn about all the mythology and folklore as well as the differences between raven's and crows. As well as learning all abou…

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Ep 5 - Shane Claiborne "Hope for People Weary of Gun Violence" 40:52

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In this episode, I talk with my friend and colleague Shane Claiborne about his passion for gun violence prevention, his faith journey, and his work as founder of The Simple Way and leader of Red Letter Christians, a movement of folks who are committed to living "as if Jesus meant the things he said." Shane is a champion for grace which has led him …

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Ep: 116: Recent Animal Stories and Attacks #17 Part 2: So Far in 2023 1:00:16

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We have part 2... we cover several diverse animal stories that have happened so far in 2023. Story 1- Tiger Kills Two Members of a Family Story 2- Bus Crashes Into Bee Hives Story 3- The Myth of We Swallow Spiders in Our Sleep is Kinda True Story 4- Uptick in Dingo Attacks in Australia Story 5- Dave Covers Some Bear Attacks Story 6- Couple Gets Eng…

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Ep 4 - Pastor Gil Monrose "The Gospel Has to Be Moving" 24:42

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In this episode, I had a chance to talk to Dr. Gilford (Gil) T. Monrose, who is based in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. He is doing amazing work serving humanity, building bridges, and working on gun violence prevention. Our conversation touches on how his faith anchors him and, when gun violence met Pastor Monrose "at the fr…

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Ep: 115: Recent Animal Stories and Attacks #17 Part 1: So far in 2023 1:01:21

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Well our second recording of this episode. The first time we thought we recorded the whole episode, but Matt forgot to press record. So we had to re-record this one. We cover several diverse stories that have happened in the first half of 2023. Story 1- Predator Black Bear Attack in Arizona Story 2- Cambodia Crocodile Farmer Falls into Crocodile Po…

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Ep 3 - John Wood Jr. "Melodies of Reconciliation" 50:34

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In this week's episode, guest and friend John Wood Jr. joins me to discuss his "unorthodox path to Christianity" involving a beautiful journey of the heart facilitated by lessons he learned from his parents, by performing music, meeting the woman who would become his wife, and encountering Christ in others. John also shares about his pathway to wor…

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Ep. 114: A Very Sweet and Wholesome Shark Story... JK... It’s Terrifying! 1:04:40

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This episode we go back to a story from 1983... What starts out as a shrimp fishing trip for three young friends ends in a horror story. After they find themselves in a big storm their shit capsizes. Leaving then with one option, swim to their safety. And that's when they see a shark fin circling them. This real story as even been adapted to a loos…