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Author and musician Emily Strand examines the life, legacy and her own brief, personal encounter with a little-known but essential figure in American Catholic history: Black liturgist and composer Fr. Clarence Joseph Rivers.
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Are you ready to rethink the Bible and challenge easy answers? Join guests like Neil deGrasse Tyson, Marianne Williamson, Tim Mackie (BibleProject), Jon Foreman (Switchfoot), Rainn Wilson (The Office), and Rob Bell as we dive into complex conversations about faith, moving beyond conservative and liberal camps. If you don’t fit neatly into either space, you’ll fit in just fine here. Hosted by Nate Hanson (former Crazy Love pastor) and Shelby Hanson (MA Biblical Studies & Dead Sea Scrolls), Al ...
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An artful, mind-expanding, heart-opening, genre-bending exploration of how to live a life full of more love and less suffering.
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a podcast about art, liturgy, spirituality | hosted by Stephen Proctor { projection artist & visual liturgist }
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Thoughtful meditations to help you focus your mind, settle your heart, and get in touch with your body. We release new meditations each week hosted by Dr. Hillary McBride, Michael Gungor, Lisa Gungor, Science Mike, and others.
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Michael Gungor (Vishnu Dass) explores how clinging to our most important stories imprisons us in suffering. Freedom is simply loving THIS.
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There are a growing number of people who have given up on church, hit a wall in their faith, or been left with lingering question regarding the Christian tradition which was passed down to them. But they're not ready to entirely walk away from God, spirituality, or faith — if anything, they believe faith is what grounds us and helps us to make a difference in our shared world. Maybe this is your story. We started this podcast to elevate voices who are re-imagining faith.
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Join Steve Zank for conversations about the theology of Christian worship and how it is relates to practice, design, and culture. The "Theology in Motion" podcast is produced by the Center For Worship Leadership, Christ College, Concordia University Irvine, CA. "Theology In Motion" is a part of the Center for Worship Leadership Podcast Network, for more information and other shows see us at cwlonline.org.
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“Our nation is in crisis. The questions Christ posed in his day, about truth, power, justice and of anyone who claimed to be his followers, offer clues for facing our current moment.” - Jim Wallis Reclaiming Jesus Now with Jim Wallis is a ten-episode podcast series on the themes of Jim Wallis’ new book, Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus. Wallis is joined by two voices from a rising generation of activists, William Matthews and Allison Trowbridge, who seek to reconcile their own ...
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Stories about Black folks holding it down across space and time.
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There’s a war in our churches between modern and traditional music, but the question is this: Can we creatively integrate the best of both worlds to bring the body of Christ together and glorify God more fully? Join us on this podcast as Christians from various stands share their voice in a joint effort to develop new creative arrangements and compositions that can enrich worship and empower evangelism. Through interviews with artists and church leaders and the host's own discoveries, learn ...
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Real life shouldn't be like Twitter, so we decided to launch this podcast with a focus on having conversations about difficult topics while fostering an environment to create productive dialogue and understand different perspectives. We have guests with viewpoints from all over the political spectrum, sometimes we research specific news topics, and sometimes we'll use a current news event to launch into a deeper discussion about a broader issue. The mission is to have healthy dialogue with p ...
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This is a preview of one of our bonus episodes. To get the full bonus episode (43 minutes long), click here. Did Paul’s vision of Jesus redefine faith, or did James’ focus on works hold the truth? In this bonus episode, we tackle your burning questions about faith vs. works, Paul’s outsized role in Christianity, and what might have been if the Jesu…
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Send us a text This week's meditation is upon the name of God “YHWH Rachuwm” which appears numerous times throughout the Bible, usually translated as “The Lord is gracious & compassionate.” This meditation is featured in a 21-day challenge called The Divine Feminine. The full 21-day challenge can be found on Patreon Christian Meditation content & r…
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#158 – Why Paul's Churches Won Early Christianity
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49:40What if Paul’s vision of Christ reshaped Christianity in ways Jesus’ own brother, James, never intended? In this episode, we explore the intense clash between Paul’s Christ movement and the Jesus movement, led by James in Jerusalem, as they battled over the faith’s direction. Paul’s independent gospel, born from a divine encounter, drove him to spr…
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Send us a text This week's meditation is simply a recitation of the prayer known as "The Prayer of St Patrick" & was featured on a previous Meditation Challenge simply called “Lent”. The full 48-day challenge can be found on Patreon Christian Meditation content & resources: Harkening Deer | Christian Meditation Patreon (Best way to support!) Insigh…
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#157 – James vs. Paul: The Battle in Early Christianity History
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49:44(Part 1 here) Who should guide your faith—James, Jesus’ brother, or Paul, the visionary apostle? We dive into early Christianity history to explore a battle of beliefs. James rooted his leadership in the Jewish roots of Christianity, blending faith with works. Paul preached faith alone, shaping a global faith. We uncover their clash—faith and works…
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Send us a text This week's meditation is inspired by Psalm 46:10 & was featured on a previous Meditation Challenge simply called “Lent”. The full 48-day challenge can be found on Patreon Christian Meditation content & resources: Harkening Deer | Christian Meditation Patreon (Best way to support!) Insight Timer (FREE Christian Meditations!!) More Me…
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Send us a text This week's meditation is inspired by Luke 11:2–4 & Matthew 6:9–13. & was featured on a previous Meditation Challenge called “The Prayer of the Messiah”. The full 21-day challenge can be found on Patreon Christian Meditation content & resources: Harkening Deer | Christian Meditation Patreon (Best way to support!) Insight Timer (FREE …
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Episode 39: An Eternal Offering with Daryl Grigsby
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54:21Eric and Emily interview author and speaker Daryl Grigsby, who with Dr. Cynthia Bailey Manns, presented at last November’s Seeking for a City Symposium at the University of Dayton. Daryl’s new book, Catholics for the Common Good: An Eternal Offering, highlights the lives of thirty-six Catholics whose lives exemplify the line of Eucharistic Prayer I…
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Paul contradicts Jesus, with the Apostles’ Creed skipping Jesus’ life... mirroring Paul’s letters that ignore his teachings and miracles. They share personal struggles with Paul’s towering influence on Christian theology and leadership, kicking off a must-hear series on Christianity’s origins. Thoughts, questions, stories? Please email contact@almo…
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Send us a text This week's meditation is inspired by Revelation 21 & 22 & was featured on a previous Meditation Challenge called “The Fall”. The full 21-day challenge can be found on Patreon Christian Meditation content & resources: Harkening Deer | Christian Meditation Patreon (Best way to support!) Insight Timer (FREE Christian Meditations!!) Mor…
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Send us a text This week's meditation is inspired by Psalm 23:2 & was featured on a previous Meditation Challenge called “NOG Ps23” (The Names of God hidden within Psalm 23). The full 28-day challenge can be found on Patreon Christian Meditation content & resources: Harkening Deer | Christian Meditation Patreon (Best way to support!) Insight Timer …
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#155 – Sodom and Gomorrah, The Binding of Isaac, and Lot’s Wife
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49:07Sodom and Gomorrah is one of the Bible’s most infamous stories, but was its destruction really about homosexuality? What does the Bible actually say about the sin of Sodom? And why did Abraham nearly sacrifice Isaac—was child sacrifice common in his time? Plus, what’s the real meaning behind Lot’s wife turning into a pillar of salt? We unpack these…
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Send us a text This week's meditation is inspired by Romans 15:13 & was featured on a previous Meditation Challenge called 21 Days of Cleansing. The full 21-day challenge can be found on Patreon Christian Meditation content & resources: Harkening Deer | Christian Meditation Patreon (Best way to support!) Insight Timer (FREE Christian Meditations!!)…
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#154 – Dr. Andrew Perrin: Unlocking the Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls
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1:12:09Listen to the after show with Dr. Perrin In this engaging conversation, Dr. Andrew Perrin, an expert on the Dead Sea Scrolls, discusses the significance of these ancient texts and their impact on our understanding of the Bible. The dialogue explores the human element behind the texts, the intersection of faith and academia, and the importance of cr…
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You Might Also Like: I Am America featuring Kier Gaines, Licensed Therapist
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41:51A tragedy, a whirlwind reunion, and a surprise pregnancy put Kier on the path to becoming a therapist and a community leader known the world over. To learn more about Kier Gaines follow @kiergaines on Instagram To hear the trailer for Our Ancestors Were Messy check out the podcasts everywhere you listen and at ourancestorsweremessy.com. Check out a…
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[Ep 10] Building the Future of Beautiful Church Music in America w/ Five Theopolis Institute leaders
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46:51In this special episode with in-person interviews with Peter Leithart, Alastair Roberts, John Ahern, Paul Buckley, and Jeff Meyers we'll discover the truth about the loss of the tradition of liturgical music and suggestions of how to recover historical music forms while creating new compositions. Peter Leithart emphasizes music as a sacrifice of pr…
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#153 – Abraham: Who the Heck is Melchizedek?
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42:38Listen to the Full Episode! Abraham’s story is packed with unexpected twists, but two figures often get overlooked—Melchizedek and Hagar. Who was Melchizedek, and why did New Testament authors care so much about him? What do the Dead Sea Scrolls reveal about his strange biblical role? And why does Hagar, an Egyptian slave woman, end up being the on…
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Emily and Eric interview Bianca C. Farmer, an archivist-in-training at the Catholic University of America. As part of her coursework for her Master’s in Library and Information Science, Bianca completed a 50-hour practicum in CUA’s Special Collections, and she spent these hours with Father Rivers! She was responsible for the intake, organization an…
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You Might Also Like: I Am America featuring Cole Arthur Riley, The Black Liturgist
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39:57Check out all 10 episodes of I Am America Produced by Dear Media and Joy Mill Entertainment.By Coco Hill Productions
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Send us a text Happy New Year, my fellow Harkeners! To kick off the new year, we meditate upon the name Yeshua (Jesus) & the meaning of the name! If you enjoyed this episode, here are some ways to support the show: Christian Meditation content & resources: Harkening Deer | Christian Meditation Patreon (Best way to support!) Insight Timer (FREE Chri…
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Episode 37: Christmas with Father Rivers... Again
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57:22Enjoy a unique and innovative Christmas Eve service created by Fr. Rivers--and Emily and Eric's commentary on the historic recording--in this replay episode of Meet Father Rivers. Merry Christmas! (No show notes.)By Emily Strand
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Send us a text For the fourth week of Advent we meditate upon Love. This week's meditation is inspired by Isaiah 7:14 & Luke 1:26-38. To follow along with the full Advent Medivotional (Meditation Devotional), complete with daily meditations for the Christmas Season, please refer to the resource links below.. Christian Meditation content & resources…
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Send us a text For the third week of Advent we meditate upon Joy. This week's meditation is inspired by Luke 1:39-45. To follow along with the full Advent Medivotional (Meditation Devotional), complete with daily meditations for the Christmas Season, please refer to the resource links below.. Christian Meditation content & resources: Harkening Deer…
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2024 Advent Week Two: Peace: Dream of Our Dreams
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10:05Send us a text For the first week of Advent we meditate upon Peace. This week's meditation is inspired by Isaiah 9:6. To follow along with the full Advent Medivotional (Meditation Devotional), complete with daily meditations for the Christmas Season, please refer to the resource links below.. Christian Meditation content & resources: Harkening Deer…
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2024 Advent Week One: Hope: Light in The Darkness
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6:26Send us a text For the first week of Advent we meditate upon Hope. This week's meditation is inspired by Isaiah 9:2. To follow along with the full Advent Medivotional (Meditation Devotional), complete with daily meditations for the Christmas Season, please refer to the resource links below.. Christian Meditation content & resources: Harkening Deer …
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It's a live episode of Meet Father Rivers! Eric and Emily have spent the last year or more helping Deacon Royce Winters (Office of African American Pastoral Ministries, Archdiocese of Cincinnati) organize an academic symposium on Black liturgy and culture to mark the 40th Anniversary of the Black Bishops' pastoral letter "What We Have Seen and Hear…
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#152 – Tony Jones: Hunting for Spirituality (Pt 1)
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37:05➡︎ Listen to the after show Tony Jones opens up about his journey from the pulpit to the wilderness, sharing how personal struggles led him to rediscover spirituality in nature. He challenges the ethics of modern meat consumption, advocates for mindful hunting, and critiques the church’s failure to support struggling pastors. Thoughts, questions, s…
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Listen to the after show Marianne Williamson joins us to discuss the transformative power of love, her unique spiritual insights, and her take on political division in America. From her groundbreaking ideas in A Course in Miracles to being kept off the debate stage by the DNC, Marianne offers a thought-provoking conversation on faith, unity, and th…
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#151 – Marianne Williamson: Choosing Love Over Political Division (Pt 2)
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40:10Listen to the after show Marianne Williamson opens up about her experiences running for president in 2020 and 2024, including how the DNC and media outlets like CNN silenced alternative voices, blocking fair competition for candidates like herself and RFK Jr. We also explore her perspective on choosing love over division in an era of political pola…
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Listen to the after show for our conversation with Liz Charlotte Grant as we explore deep questions around faith, gender, and scripture. Liz challenges traditional views, examining God beyond a masculine lens and delving into the complexities of divine inspiration. Together, we discuss the struggles of women in ministry, the tension between traditi…
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#150 – Marianne Williamson: Jesus as Our Guide (Pt 1)
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42:14Listen to the after show: Is Jesus Just One Way? Part 1 of 2: Marianne Williamson joins us to discuss her journey with A Course in Miracles and why its teachings are so relevant today. We dive into her reimagined view of Jesus, the meaning of salvation, and the role of love in shifting our mindsets. Marianne also challenges traditional views on hea…
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#149 – The Election (Against Neo-Fundamentalism)
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38:18In light of the 2024 presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, we delve into the idea of “neo-fundamentalism”—the tendency to replace one rigid ideology with another after deconstruction. Join us as we explore how to hold space for complex, evolving beliefs and embrace wisdom and open dialogue over dogma. Thoughts, questions, st…
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Send us a text Today’s meditation was originally recorded for a past 21-Day Meditation Challenge on Patreon called “Fruits of Harvest”. The meditation itself is simply called “Patience” & is upon the Farmer described in James 5:7. If you’re already a Patron, you already have access to this meditation, as well as the rest of the series in full. If y…
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Episode 35: Meet the Doctors St. Romain
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1:05:24Emily and Eric introduce you to some new friends and collaborators: Dr. Darnell Allen St. Romain and Dr. Darrell Anthony St. Romain, twin brothers, recent doctoral degree recipients and Catholic church musicians who will together present a breakout presentation at “Seeking for a City,” the upcoming November Symposium at the University of Dayton on …
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#148 – Is God male? (Liz Charlotte Grant, Pt 2)
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34:56Listen to the aftershow Part 2 of 2: Liz Charlotte Grant returns to delve even deeper into faith and scripture, questioning the Bible’s patriarchal interpretations and exploring whether divine inspiration is real. Join us as we discuss how gender influences our view of God, the tension between tradition and spiritual independence, and what it truly…
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#147 – God as a Mother (Liz Charlotte Grant, Pt 1)
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37:09Listen to the aftershow Part 1 of 2: Liz Charlotte Grant joins us to challenge traditional views of faith, gender, and scripture. Together, we explore how God is portrayed beyond the masculine lens and dive into the transformative power of therapy, the struggles of women in ministry, and reimagining spiritual autonomy. Visit her work at lizcharlott…
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