Best Michael McCracken Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 480: Gateway Church, Trinity Broadcasting, Burk Parsons and the PCA 26:52

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On today’s program, sexual abuse victim Cindy Clemishire has filed a civil lawsuit against Gateway Church and its founding pastor Robert Morris. She claims church leaders knew she was 12 years old when Morris began abusing her, and defamed her when they tried to cover it up. We’ll have details. And cuts to federal funding are sending some nonprofit…

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# 384 - Q & A # 12 1:25:08

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I sit down to answer the questions you submitted! Bert’s new special “Lucky” is streaming now on Netflix! Leave us a voicemail at (818) 949-8536 --------------------------------------------------- Sponsors Shopify - Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/wife ----------------------------------------------…

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Ep. 479: What an Obscure Itinerant 19th Century Preacher Can Teach Us Today 11:41

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Michael Tait. Robert Morris. Mark Driscoll. Ravi Zacharias. Are you tired of celebrity preachers? I am, and I think that’s why the story of John Dyer fascinates me. My guess is that you’ve never heard of him. But I have come to learn that he played a significant role in the spread of the Gospel in Colorado and throughout the Mountain West, and his …

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Rebecca Solnit: Changing the Story, Changing the World 1:05:08

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Rebecca Solnit: Changing the Story, Changing the World In this powerful in-store conversation, Rebecca Solnit joins Adam Biles to discuss her new book No Straight Road Takes You There — a rallying call for hope, justice, and the reimagining of our collective future. With wit, clarity, and courage, Solnit explores how stories shape our world — and h…

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Walking Through Deconstruction: A Conversation with Ian Harber 1:04:53

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Episode Notes Drawing from his own journey of deconstructing and reconstructing his Christian faith, Ian Harber describes deconstruction as an existential crisis of faith that consists of much more than intellectual questioning. In this episode, he joins Dr. Keith Plummer to offer insights about how we are to understand and accompany loved ones in …

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Jehovahs Witnesses and the Jesus Who Can't Save 14:46

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Welcome to the ARCC podcast where I have 15-20 minutes to catch you up on the mission, vision, and conviction of ARCC and how and why any of that matters to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.By Michael McCracken

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Ep. 478: Brad Edwards and “The Reason for Church” 41:17

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The evangelical church is a mess. If you believe the surveys, more than forty million Americans have “de-churched” in the past 25 years. That is why it is a good thing Brad Edwards reminds us why the Body of Christ still matters. Trevin Wax, whose opinion I value in such matters, has called The Reason for Church “one of the most important books of …

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Debating the Coaching Ranks of 2025: Accomplishment vs. Modernization 1:16:41

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Steven and Braden talk college football. The latest around conference expansion is tied to Texas State, the Pac-12 and the Sun Belt. Plus, how will strength of schedule get added to the selection process? We debate the best coaches in America from each power league, the G5 and nationally. We weigh career accomplishments with upside and modernizatio…

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Life After Roe with David Closson 30:41

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Summary: In this episode, David Closson joins Michael to discuss his new book Life After Roe and the significant impact of the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. He underscores the importance of viewing life issues through a biblical worldview, emphasizing the sanctity of life from conception and the vital role the church must play in addr…

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The Data Diva E241 - Phillip Mason and Debbie Reynolds 45:16

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Send us a text In episode 241 of The Data Diva Talks Privacy Podcast, host Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” welcomes Phillip Mason, Global Privacy Program Manager at Corning, Inc. Phillip joins Debbie to discuss the complicated interplay between AI advancement, regulatory frameworks, and the ethical imperative of human judgment. Drawing from his d…

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Psalm 86 40:08

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No Christian really needs to be convinced that Godliness is the goal. God’s plan is that we would be conformed into the image of Jesus. Jesus told us that it is enough to be like the master. The Psalmist helps us to know what godliness looks like not only in our our own life, but also in the life of the ones who will influence us. DNA Questions - P…

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1 Corinthians 15:1-19 39:51

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There is a truth given to us by Jesus that we need to believe. It’s actually to our advantage that Christ would go to the Father SO that the Spirit could be sent to us. The hope in this series would be that we would come to believe this as ardently as Jesus, Himself AND that we would long to know and enjoy all that we have in the Person and work of…

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Ep. 477: Michael Tait, Southern Baptists Meet, Truett McConnell President Suspended 29:01

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On today’s program, Christian music artist Michael Tait admits to living a “double life” after accusations surfaced that he had sexually groomed and assaulted multiple young men over the course of a decade. We’ll take a look. And, Southern Baptist abuse survivor died last week after a brief illness, sending shock waves through the community of abus…

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# 383 - Redefining Life In Our 50’s 1:32:01

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I sit down with my friends Cathy & Jeanne to discuss life changes in our 50’s and how we’re going to prioritize ourselves. Watch the 20’s, 30’s, 40’s episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n92wu6M0jg4 Bert’s new special “Lucky” is streaming now on Netflix! Leave us a voicemail at (818) 949-8536 -----------------------------------------------…

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The Book That Refuses to End: Catherine Lacey on The Möbius Book 53:30

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In this episode of the Shakespeare and Company Podcast, Adam Biles speaks with acclaimed author Catherine Lacey about her daring new work The Möbius Book. Structured as a "Tête-bêche"—two intertwined texts printed back-to-back—the book pairs a memoir chronicling the fallout of a painful breakup with a novella that spirals into the psychological sus…

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Answered Prayer about the Land and Building / The Terrible News of the Mormon gospel 17:38

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Welcome to the ARCC podcast where I have 15-20 minutes to catch you up on the mission, vision, and conviction of ARCC and how and why any of that matters to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.By Michael McCracken

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Ep. 476: Megan Rose is Disrupting the Foster Care System in Florida 36:09

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A couple of months ago I attended the True Charity conference in Huntsville, Alabama. One of the speakers there was my guest today, Megan Rose, the founder and CEO of a Florida-based ministry called Better Together. Megan got my attention almost right away because of her personal story. I’m not going to give it away here except to say that you have…

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The CSC, House settlement and most interesting coordinators 1:03:59

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Steven and Braden talk college football after the House Settlement around revenue sharing was finally approved. A new era has begun and a new organization called the College Sports Commission has hired a director tasked with enforcement. Plus, we conduct a coordinator draft and break down the most impactful and critical coordinator hires in 2025.…

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The Data Diva E240 - Ian Glazer and Debbie Reynolds 35:14

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Send us a text In episode 240 of The Data Diva Talks Privacy Podcast, host Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” welcomes Ian Glazer, Vice President of Product Strategy at SGNL (SGNL.ai) and co-founder of IDPro. With decades of leadership in digital identity, Ian shares insights on how identity, privacy, and security have become essential foundations o…

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Media Bias, Truth, and The Gospel with Janet Parshall 45:12

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Summary: In this conversation, Dr. Michael Easley and Janet Parshall examine the evolving landscape of journalism, highlighting the shift from traditional reporting to clickbait and its impact on public trust. They delve into the ethical responsibilities of journalists, the role of media in shaping culture, and the importance of accountability and …

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Psalm 85 43:24

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This is a Psalm about repentance and that it is beautifully wrapped up in a robust understanding of who God is and what He has done in saving us and bringing us to Himself in the first place! Repentance must be a part of the life of the believer! DNA Questions: Discover How does Jacob help us better understand all of this? How does God ultimately p…

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Ep. 475: Sean Feucht, Doug Wilson’s Empire, Christianity Today, and Robert Morris 32:18

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On today’s program, ministry leader Sean Feucht is being accused of moral, ethical, and financial failure by former leaders of his various nonprofits. The accusers issued a formal statement this week detailing their accusations and are calling for an independent investigation. And, with the construction of a new school campus, Pastor Doug Wilson’s …

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# 382 - Building Longevity with Danese Rexroad 1:36:28

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I sit down with my longevity doctor, Danese Rexroad from Ways2Well, to discuss how hormone replacement therapy can help the longevity of women. We break down the stigmas of menopause, how different hormones affect a person emotionally and physically, and how Ways2Well treats their patients. Ways2Well: https://ways2well.com/ Bert’s new special “Luck…

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Writing the Unspeakable: Neige Sinno on Abuse, Memory, and Language 1:09:14

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains detailed discussions of child sexual abuse, rape, trauma, and the failures of the justice system. In this powerful and deeply affecting conversation, Neige Sinno speaks with Adam Biles about her landmark book Sad Tiger, recently published in English in a luminous translation by Natasha Lehrer. A searing litera…

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Ep. 474 : A Conversation with Kim Roberts About MinistryWatch’s Ministry Executive Survey 10:30

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Warren Hello, everyone. I’m Warren Smith and I’d like to welcome you to the MinistryWatch podcast. On today’s episode, I’m pleased to have Kim Roberts on the program. If you are a regular reader of MinistryWatch, you know Kim’s name. She is MinistryWatch’s most prolific contributor, and – more to the point today – she is also the manager of Ministr…

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Playoff Conjecture and Annoymous Scouting Reports '25 1:03:53

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Steven Lassan and Braden Gall discuss the latest in playoff format debate - who is going to win? The Big Ten trying to buy playoff spots or the rest of college football that wants to earn it? Plus, some Hall of Fame rule changes we love. Then we talk gossip. What are coaches saying about each other in our annoymous coaches scouting report for 2025.…

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Gospel Culture 15:09

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Welcome to the ARCC podcast where I have 15-20 minutes to catch you up on the mission, vision, and conviction of ARCC and how and why any of that matters to the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.By Michael McCracken

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Ep. 473: Brett McCracken and Ivan Mesa Say We Are “Scrolling Ourselves To Death” 37:59

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In 1985, Neil Postman published Amusing Ourselves to Death. That means this year is the 40th birthday of this landmark book. And in that 40 years, Postman’s troubling prophesies have mostly come true. Screens have reshaped our minds, our relationships, and our culture. Ivan Mesa and Brett McCracken say that “social media and smartphones have brough…

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The Data Diva E239 - Saumya Gupta and Debbie Reynolds 35:29

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Send us a text In episode 239 of The Data Diva Talks Privacy Podcast, host Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” welcomes Saumya Gupta, Assistant Vice President for APAC and Japan at Platform 3 Solutions. Saumya brings a unique blend of deep technical expertise and strategic thinking to the conversation about data privacy in the modern enterprise. She …

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Stockholm Syndrome Christianity with Dr. John West 53:27

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Summary: In this conversation, Dr. John West, author of Stockholm Syndrome Christianity, joins Michael to explore how Christian leaders are increasingly shaped by secular culture, often at the expense of biblical truth. They stress the need for self-examination within the church, especially regarding biblical inerrancy, moral compromise, and doctri…

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Psalm 84 37:39

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One of the greatest things God could do for us is to give us a heart that matches the Psalmist in desire for the Lord. Psalm 84 helps us know what it means to be in the courts of the Lord. Blessed are those who trust in the Lord above all! DNA Questions: Discover Why does the Psalmist include the stanza about sparrows finding a home? What does it m…

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Ep. 472: Gateway Church, Doug Wilson’s Christ Church, Fuller Seminary

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On today’s program, Gateway Church has named a new senior pastor. The appointment comes a year after child sexual abuse accusations surfaced against founding pastor Robert Morris. We’ll have details. And, the Department of Justice is suing a city in Idaho for discriminating against Christ the Redeemer Church—a church plant of Doug Wilson’s Christ C…

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#381 - Evolving Through Divorce with Jen & Susan 1:49:00

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I sit down with Jen & Susan to discuss their own experiences with divorce. From realizing when their marriage was over, to how long it took to untether from their marriage and rebuilding who they are, the ladies discuss it all. Bert’s new special “Lucky” is streaming now on Netflix! Leave us a voicemail at (818) 949-8536 ---------------------------…

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Questioning Evangelism: A Conversation with Randy Newman [Re-Release] 52:03

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Episode Notes Two years ago, Dr. Randy Newman joined Dr. Keith Plummer on Defragmenting to discuss the third edition of his book, Questioning Evangelism: Engaging Peoples’ Hearts the Way that Jesus Did. Dr. Newman went to be with the Lord a year ago this month. To honor his legacy, we have re-released his conversation with Dr. Plummer, which still …

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Common Sense Changes + Unranked Teams in 2025 1:01:04

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Steven and Braden talk college football as the playoff structure is changing again as straight seednig will be implamented in 2025. What other changes are coming to our sport and playoff? What are our favorite and most interesting teams in the rankings in outside of the top 25 teams?

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Ep. 471: S.D. (Sam) Smith on Rabbits With Swords And Staying Put in West Virginia 34:53

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I was recently trying to remember the first time I met S.D. (Sam) Smith, the creator of the wildly popular Green Ember books. I think it was at a homeschool conference a decade ago, back when I was working at The Colson Center. I noticed that one of the booths in the exhibit hall was crowded with kids and their parents. It was Sam’s booth, and the …