Best Paul Taber Podcasts (2025)

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Encore: LABS: David Byrne and Patrik Svensson on the Eel Question 51:55

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Recorded Live at the Museum of Science in Boston on May 8, 2024, musician polymath and Talking Heads co-founder David Byrne talks with The Book of Eels author, Patrik Svensson. Even in today’s age of advanced science, no one has ever seen eels mating or giving birth, and we still don’t understand what drives them — after living for decades in fresh…

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Tommy Chong: Up In Smoke (Cannabis Science with Staci Gruber) 1:05:40

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Taped Live in Los Angeles at Dynasty Typewriter with cultural icon and comedy legend, Tommy Chong alongside world-renowned cannabis researcher, Dr. Staci Gruber (McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School).Together, they do a deep dive on what science can tell us about cannabis use both recreational and clinical. Discover how cannabis is revolutionizin…

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Jessie Reyez: Palo Santo (Smell Science with Pamela Dalton) 53:04

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Join Grammy-nominated Colombian-Canadian singer, Jessie Reyez for a chat about her hypnotic ode to “Palo Santo”. We talk about smudging, incense rituals in Colombia vs North America, crowd surfing accidents, how we smell, why smells produce such strong emotional responses, the DOD’s “Stink Bomb” and more!…

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RÜFÜS DU SOL: INHALE/EXHALE (Breathwork Science with Jack Feldman) 53:20

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Join RÜFÜS DU SOL lead singer Tyrone Lindqvist for a deep dive on the breathing tools he and his band use to sustain their demanding live performances and on the experience that inspired their latest album. Also joining us is perhaps the best known expert on the subject from the science world, UCLA neurologist Dr. Jack Feldman. We cover the psyched…

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LABS: BLOND:ISH and Kara Wiggin on Plastic and Circularity 47:46

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Join massive Canadian DJ BLOND:ISH for a conversation about seeking a life of balance, her philosophy on the exchange of energy and her non-profit “Bye Bye Plastic” which she started to help eradicate single use plastics from all aspects of the music industry. Also joining us is Dr. Kara Wiggin, a plastics researcher at Scripps Institution of Ocean…

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Encore: Duran Duran: Save a Prayer (Particle Physics with Brian Cox) 1:04:28

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Duran Duran's Nick Rhodes and Particle Physicist Brian Cox discuss time travel, the intersection of politics and science and more!By Talkhouse

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Encore: Blondie: Rapture (Climate Science with Michael Mann) 45:26

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This episode originally aired on Feb 2, 2022. Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, co-founders of Blondie speak with climatologist Dr. Michael Mann about ancient climate history, the relationship between agriculture and climate, preventing climate catastrophe and much more.By Talkhouse

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LABS: Christine and the Queens and Matteo Cantiello on Plasma Physics 59:00

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Star stuff! And lots of it. In this episode we chat with Rahim Redcar from Christine and the Queens and physicist, Matteo Cantiello about plasma - the most abundant form of matter in our universe: what is it, what’s it do and where is it found. We also cover extraterrestrial intelligence, the origins of life on earth, panspermia, Spirituality with …

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Hank Azaria/Moe The Bartender: Flaming Moe's (Simpsons Neuroscience with Dr. Kevin Ochsner) 1:01:57

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Join Simpsons favorite, Moe The Bartender and his human counterpart Hank Azaria for a lively conversation with Social Neuroscientist, Dr. Kevin Ochsner. We talk about the legendary “Flaming Moe’s” Simpsons episode from both Moe’s and Hank’s perspectives, how and why our brains are wired to thrive in social contexts like Moe’s Tavern, Hank’s experie…

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LABS: Patricia Cornwell and Dr. Avi Loeb on Extraterrestrial Intelligence 53:48

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Recorded Live at the Museum of Science in Boston on October 8, 2024 as part of the Reno Family Foundation Symposium Series. #1 NY Times Bestselling Author Patricia Cornwell and Harvard astrophysicist Dr. Avi Loeb discuss the uncanny resemblance between Dr. Loeb and the primary murder victim in Patricia’s latest book “Identity Unknown”, the likeliho…

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SOFI TUKKER: Bread (Bread Science with Dr. Maria Ortiz) 40:06

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Recorded Live at the Emory Ideas Fest at Emory University’s Oxford Campus on September 22, 2024. Global dance music stars SOFI TUKKER celebrate the release of their bread themed album Bread with a conversation about the science that makes bread so delicious and universal. Joining us is food scientist Dr. Maria Ortiz who runs the popular Instagram p…

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Faith, Politics, and the Kingdom: Navigating Christian Citizenship in a Polarized America with Brian Franklin 56:20

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In this episode of Presbyterian and Reformed Texas, Brian Franklin, Associate Director at SMU’s Center for Presidential History and a ruling elder in the PCA, joins me to discuss the challenges of navigating faith and politics in today’s polarized climate. Franklin emphasizes the importance of maintaining a Christ-centered perspective and unity amo…

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LABS: Questlove and Dr. Susan Engel on Nurturing Ideas in Children 51:11

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Live at WSA in New York City on September 24, 2024. Academy Award‒winning filmmaker, drummer, DJ, producer, director, culinary entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson talks with Williams College pioneering developmental psychologist, Dr. Susan Engel about his debut children’s picture book The Idea in You. The b…

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Jermaine Dupri: Welcome To Atlanta (Cultural Anthropology with Joycelyn Wilson) 1:02:37

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Recorded Live at the Emory Ideas Fest at Emory University’s Oxford Campus on September 20, 2024. Join Atlanta Music Icon Jermaine Dupri and Georgia Tech ethnographer Dr. Joycelyn Wilson for a conversation about how Atlanta grew to become a cultural phenomenon. We go into detail about Jermaine’s start in the music business through school talent show…

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Roctober! Fostering Youth Connections in North Texas with Colton Brewer and Graham Clark 44:17

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Colton Brewer and TE Graham Clark join me to discuss youth ministry and the annual North Texas Presbytery Youth Retreat called Roctober now in its ninth year. Along with photos of our two guests, the cover art features the logo from Roctober IV that faded way too fast on the orange sherbet Comfort Colors t-shirts. Guests: Colton Brewer (Youth & Fam…

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“Taking the Gospel to Prison” with Paul Miller (MNA Metanoia Prison Ministries) 53:45

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Meet PCA Teaching Elder Paul Miller, the Regional Director for Metanoia Prison Ministries in Texas. He has a deep desire for every incarcerated individual in Texas State and Federal prisons to hear of the glorious gospel of Christ’s saving grace. Paul believes that his life with all of its highs and lows, victories and struggles, has prepared him t…

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LABS: Peggy Seeger and Prof. Tim Coulson on Eco-Feminism 1:08:18

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Recorded Live at the Museum of Natural History in Oxford, England on August 8th, 2024. Folk icon Peggy Seeger talks with Oxford University Biology Professor Tim Coulson about her experience as feminist, ecologist, activist, mother, musician, Seeger and more. Eco Feminism can be defined as a branch of feminism and political ecology that explores the…

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Leading a Reformed congregation in Amarillo with Dr. Tyler Taber 48:59

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Get to know Rev. Dr. Tyler Taber, the Pastor at Redeemer Amarillo (PCA) and learn about this branch of Christ’s Church in the Panhandle seeks to be faithful to the Scriptures, true to the Reformed faith, and obedient to the Great Commission. West Texas Conference on Reformed Theology 2024 When Life Throws a Curveball: The Meaning of the Book of Job…

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Encore: Living Colour: Cult of Personality (Psychology of Fascism with Ruth Ben-Ghiat) 1:03:30

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This episode originally aired on 11/18/2020. In this encore episode, Vernon Reid and Corey Glover from the band Living Colour join us for a discussion with NYU fascism and propaganda professor, Dr. Ruth Ben-Ghiat, about the fascism playbook, how authoritarian regimes end, fascism and the illusion of authenticity, modern examples like Trump, and Bil…

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LABS: Denzel Curry and Dr. Mimi Ito on Anime culture 59:22

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Recorded Live at the Anime Station store in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles on July 13, 2024, rapper Denzel Curry talks with UC Irvine cultural anthropologist Dr. Mimi Ito about his relationship to anime and anime culture in Japan and abroad. We discuss Mimi’s research that tracked how manga and anime grew from just a Japanese export to a global phenomen…

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Jack Antonoff: The Waiter (Theoretical Physics and Time Perception with David Kaiser) 1:03:08

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Recorded Live inside the Charles Hayden Planetarium at the Museum of Science in Boston on June 10, 2024. Join Bleachers frontman and 11-time Grammy Winning super-producer Jack Antonoff for a discussion about his track “The Waiter” on which he muses about the notion that time could stop hinting at the subjectivity of time perception. On hand to talk…

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Encore: Sia: Elastic Heart (Psychology/Attachment Theory with Alexandra Katehakis) 51:19

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Pop icon SIA and psychotherapist, Dr. Alexandra Katehakis discuss attachment theory, infant brain development and sex addiction.By Talkhouse

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LABS: David Byrne and Patrik Svensson on the Eel Question 51:55

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Recorded Live at the Museum of Science in Boston on May 8, 2024, musician polymath and Talking Heads co-founder David Byrne talks with The Book of Eels author, Patrik Svensson. Even in today’s age of advanced science, no one has ever seen eels mating or giving birth, and we still don’t understand what drives them — after living for decades in fresh…

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Laraaji: Sun Piano/Moon Piano (Eclipse Science with Nikole Lewis) 34:41

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Recorded Live at the Totality 2024 Festival in Hannibal, NY following the Total Solar Eclipse and Laraaji’s performance of his Sun Piano/Moon Piano albums. Ambient/New Age music legend Laraaji talks about how he represents the moon’s energy in 12 musical notes, his time at Howard University in the 1960s, his experience observing the Total Solar Ecl…

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"Considering Evening Services" with Mark Trigsted and Matt Wood 55:42

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Teaching Elders Mark Trigsted (Redeemer McKinney) and Matt Wood (Grace & Peace Anna) join the show to discuss evening services. The pastors share the experience at their churches and offer advice to churches considering offering them. “So my exhortation is just do it, you know, go for it.” says Pastor Wood. To our sister churches in the PCA and thr…

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LABS: José González and Dr. Brian Cox on Secular Humanism 42:28

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Swedish Argentine folk singer José Gonzalez returns to the show along with our only other repeat guest, physicist Dr. Brian Cox of BBC and CERN fame. The two talk about secular humanism, atheism, finding meaning, black holes, Carl Sagan and more!By Talkhouse

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"Grace overcomes Guilt" with Russian-speaking Ukrainian Greg Zhelezny (Trinity Plano) 1:04:57

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Meet Yegor (Greg) Zhelezny a Russian-speaking Ukrainian now living in North Texas. Born in Kiev to parents of an atheistic-jewish background, Greg knew guilt well. Hear the testimony of God’s saving work as the Spirit led a young man to receive the gospel of grace and move to America so he could turn and reach Russians with the Gospel. Greg is a ca…

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"You're not a Baptist, you're a Presbyterian!" with Victor Martinez 57:42

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Teaching Elder Victor Martinez serves as Redeemer San Antonio’s (PCA) Associate Pastor of Mission & Cultural Engagement. He joins us to today to speak about missions, mercy ministry, and the upcoming Restore 2024: MNA Mercy Conference. We pray that you consider attending the conference. Mentioned: Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary O. Palmer…

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Sid Sriram: Blue Spaces (Color Neuroscience with Bevil Conway) 37:52

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Recorded live at 2024 On Air Fest in Brooklyn, NY: Indian Carnatic superstar Sid Sriram talks about his song “Blue Spaces” with visual neuroscientist/color expert, Dr. Bevil Conway. We talk about Sid’s personal and cultural associations with color, cultural appropriation, the brain’s visual system, “the dress” from 2015 which some saw as blue and b…

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Floods, Twisters, and Chainsaws with Mark Becker 59:02

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Mark Becker, Ruling Elder, (Christ Church Katy, TX PCA) joins us today where he serves on the Session with Teaching Elder Fred Greco. Mark came to Christ Church in 2013 and returned from the Beaumont area after living there for a couple of years. He is a former paper mill engineer and now on staff with the PCA’s Mission to North America Disaster Re…

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A First for the Presbyterian Church in America with Hamid Hatami 56:19

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On Sunday evening, February 11, when most of America was settling in to watch the Super Bowl a historic evening service was taking place in Richardson Texas, in the life of the PCA, and Christ’s church. This ordination and installation service, with over 240 in attendance had prayers, the sermon text, and signing done in both English and Farsi. PCA…

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LABS: Bethany Cosentino and Lisa Marchiano on Jungian Analysis 1:10:57

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Best Coast lead singer and Jungian analysand, Bethany Cosentino and “This Jungian Life Podcast" host Lisa Marchiano do a deep dive on you guessed it…Jungian Analysis! We cover dream analysis, the unconscious, creativity, archetypes, personae and then some!By Talkhouse

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Education should be contextualized with Kyle Oliphint 55:19

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Kyle Oliphint (WTS '99) joins this Presbyterian and Reformed Texas episode. Kyle is the Senior Pastor at Grace Community Presbyterian Church Fort Worth, about 15 miles north of downtown Fort Worth. Kyle shares the story of Grace Community and his own story of coming to Christ. We also spend some time talking about education choices for our children…

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Talking Background Checks within Grassroots Presbyterianism with Joshua Torrey and Jason Piland 1:01:11

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Joshua Torrey returns with special guest Jason Piland to discuss the latest developments within the PCA related to mandatory background checks. Joshua and Jason co-labored to perfect overtures that will be considered by the General Assembly in 2024 requiring background checks of ordained officers. We discuss the grassroots presbyterian nature of th…

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Spyro Gyra: Catching The Sun (Harmful Algal Blooms with Holly Waterfield) 42:16

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Spyro Gyra co-founder Jeremy Wall talks about the height of the jazz fusion era, composing and about about the ins and outs of lake formation, spirogyra algae, harmful algal blooms or HABS and more with lake ecologist, Holly Waterfield. This episode was co-produced with the AJ Reid Science Discovery Center at SUNY Oneonta where it was taped in fron…

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Growing Biblical Churches in Dispensational Country with Jim Cassidy 58:29

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Sound the Machen-horn, the OPC is here! Rev Jim Cassidy Pastor at South Austin Presbyterian Church joins us today to discuss growing biblical churches in dispensational country. In addition to serving SAPC, Jim serves as President of the Board of Directors and Teaching Fellow at Reformed Forum. Topics covered: Jim’s story of how he came to the refo…

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Potential pitfalls and dangers for the PCA with Fred Greco 40:55

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Mr. Moderator Returns. Teaching Elder, Fred Greco, of Christ Church Katy, delivered a message today at RTS Dallas' 2024 Spring Luncheon Series on "The Promises and Predicaments of Presbyterianism in the Present Moment." He touches on three main areas: 1. Concerns about abuse. 2. Concerns about the size of the PCA as we grow. 3. Maintaining Presbyte…

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Sheila E: The Glamorous Life (Rhythm Neuroscience with Hugo Merchant) 43:22

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Queen of Percussion and Prince collaborator Sheila E talks about her 1984 hit, working with Prince, salsa music and learning from her legendary father with University of Mexico Neuroscientist, Dr. Hugo Merchant. Hugo shares fascinating findings about how the mechanisms in the brain process rhythm and help us keep a beat.…

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"Make sure you're bathed in the Word" with Brian Heise 57:03

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Man of the people, Ruling Elder, Brian Heise of Grace and Peace Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Anna, Texas joins us today. Learn about the history of Grace and Peace PC and God’s provision for his church. We revisit his appearance on Prebsycast at the General Assembly in 2021. Brian shares his thoughts on the state of the PCA as we talk about the nee…

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Christ from Beginning to End 33:27

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It's the start of a new year. Bible reading plans are trendy right now. What should you expect to find as you dive into the Word of God? Ruling Elder, Eric Wallace had the opportunity to exhort the congregation at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Plano, TX on January 2, 2022. The text of the sermon is Luke 24:13-49 in which Jesus explains that He is th…

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I Grew Up Listening to Talk Radio 12:44

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A Special Edition to end 2023, a brief episode on the "why" behind this podcast with your host Eric Wallace. Links NEW: Presbyterian and Reformed Texas Podcast Thankful as the PCA turns 50 today Like and subscribe, rate and review, and spread the word far and wide. Reformed Texas (@reformedtexas) on Twitter/X Eric Wallace (@ecrosstexas) on Twitter/…

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Encore: MGMT: A Family of Trees (Forest Ecology with Suzanne Simard) 57:02

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A FAMILY OF TREES: UNCOVERING NETWORKS IN OUR FORESTS' UNDERSTORY with Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser of MGMT and Dr. Suzanne Simard, forest ecology professor. In this episode we discuss: - how trees communicate with one another - the folly of industrialized logging - how trees help other trees - Native American ancestral DNA in cedar - whe…

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"I didn't want to be a cage stage paedobaptist" with Ryan Denton 53:49

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A historic podcast with members of the Vanguard Presbyterian Church and the PCA. Ryan Denton is an open-air preacher and evangelist. He also serves as the organizing pastor of church plants in Lubbock, Midland, and coming in March 2024 San Angelo. We talk about Vanguard, church planting (especially in more blue-collar areas), the need for robust th…

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"The Elders work for Jesus" with Fred Greco 49:58

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Why is it good to be a member of a Presbyterian Church? Teaching Elder, Fred Greco, of Christ Church Katy, joins us today to answer that question and discuss Presbyterianism. We walkthrough: 1) Why be a member of a church? 2) Brief overview of the models of church government. 3) Why choose a presbyterian church? (particularly conservative, confessi…

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"Myself, Neil Lomax, and some other guy" with Mark Trigsted 48:03

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Mark Trigsted, Associate Pastor at Redeemer McKinney (PCA) joins us to talk about worship in the PCA and the recent online dustup over the Directory of Public Worship. We also talk about the Dallas Cowboys, Mark's football career, Thai food, and get a review of the Lakewood's conference that we heard about in Episode 1. Links: Mark Trigsted (@MTrig…

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Cat Power: Cat Power Sings Dylan (Nostalgia Neuroscience with Hetvi Doshi) 43:39

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Chanteuse Chan Marshall, best known as the artist Cat Power talks about her recreation of the historic 1966 Bob Dylan concert album at the Royal Albert Hall with Cornell University neuroscientist and nostalgia expert, Hetvi Doshi. We cover the origins of nostalgia study, the growing body of scientific evidence that suggests nostalgia has health ben…

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"I'm not saying Tex-Mex is bad" with Joshua Torrey 54:53

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Get to know Joshua Torrey, Ruling Elder at Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Austin, Texas. We talk hockey, life in Austin, spreadsheets, BCO overtures, Tex-Mex, and more! Links: Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA), Austin, TX Texas Stars Keep Austin Weird Scott Edburg AKA Mr. Spreadsheet 2021 BCO Amendments Tracker - the original spreadsheet 20…

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Universe of Art | How Star Trek Incorporates Real-Life Science 34:48

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Special BONUS episode featuring the Science Friday/Universe of Art Podcast! Sing For Science host Matt Whyte welcomes Universe of Art host, D. Peterschmidt to talk about their show, Universe of Art. Like Sing For Science, Universe of Art is a science and art podcast that showcases “artists who use science to bring their creations to the next level.…

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"I'm try-vocational, I guess" with Brad Denton 33:27

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Get to know Teaching Elder Brad Denton, Senior Pastor of Dallas' Lakewood Presbyterian Church (PCA), and hear about their upcoming conference "What Can the Righteous Do?" November 17-18, 2023. Registration closes on November 12. Conference Details & FAQ | Registration Mentioned: Lakewood Presbyterian Presbycast North Texas Presbytery RTS Dallas PCA…

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Encore: Mac DeMarco: Chamber of Reflection (Acoustics with Russ Berger) 40:08

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MAC DEMARCO: CHAMBER OF REFLECTION: UNDERSTANDING THE SCIENCE OF SOUND with Mac DeMarco and Russ Berger, acoustician. In this episode we discuss: - what sound is - how speakers work - how sound affects the human body - how the brain interprets sound in a space - Astronautical eliminationBy Talkhouse