Best American Heritage Girls Podcasts (2025)

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Building a Legacy: Faith, Family, and Mission - Patti Garibay of American Heritage Girls, Part 2 34:18

10d ago34:18

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"I said, Lord, if you will save my daughter, I will serve you the rest of my life. And he honored that." ~ Patti GaribayWatch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton and Patti Garibay explore the amazing legacy of American Heritage Girls (AHG), as Patti shares her powerful personal journey, overcoming fear and challenges to make …

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An autoworker worries tariffs will mean the end of his job 59:15

16h ago59:15

59:15

Why grammar aficionado Ellen Jovin travelled to 50 U.S. states to explore the finer points of the English language -- one conversation at a time. Canada pledges billions to boost Arctic defence; an American veteran describes being fired from his job by email; the mayor of Laval, Quebec reacts, after several mayors invited to the White House are dis…

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Ep. 186 — Aligning a Parent’s Courage to a Godly Girl’s 23:30

1d ago23:30

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As parents, we often want to shelter our daughters from risks and challenges. But what happens when God calls them into unfamiliar territory—places that make us feel uneasy or even unprepared to let go? On today’s Raising Godly Girls episode, Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose engage in a thoughtful conversation about aligning a parent’s courage…

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Brendan A. Galipeau, "Crafting a Tibetan Terroir: Winemaking in Shangri-La" (U Washington Press, 2025) 1:19:20

1d ago1:19:20

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Aiming to explore the Sino-Tibetan border region, which is renamed “Shangri-La” by the Chinese government for tourism promotion, Crafting a Tibetan Terroir (U Washington Press, 2025) examines how the deployment of the French notion of terroir creates new forms of ethno-regional identities and village landscapes through the production of Tibetan win…

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The CBC’s Catherine Cullen with a trade war update 59:34

1d ago59:34

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Plus: After a long reprieve, one B.C. town faces the prospect of a renewed peacock invasion. Also: A conversation with AI pioneer Richard Sutton, co-winner of this year's Turing Award.

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Part 1: Creative Reverence: Cookie Washington Celebrates Black Heritage 27:55

2d ago27:55

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This week on "Stitch Please", In Part 1 of this discussion, Lisa gets stitchin’ with the fabulous Cookie Washington—master quilter, culture keeper, and all-around creative powerhouse! From sewing tiny Barbie dresses as a kid to making history with her stunning textile art, Cookie shares how she weaves Black heritage into every stitch. The two dive …

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EP15: A Midlife Father’s Take on Raising 7 Girls With Faith, Love & Family 23:38

2d ago23:38

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A father’s presence shapes a daughter’s world in ways that last a lifetime. But as a father, what does it mean to show up, to listen, and to guide without overstepping? In this episode, I sit down with Justin Goshgarian, a father of seven daughters, for an honest conversation about the challenges and rewards of fatherhood. We talk about what it tak…

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Vera Tiesler, "Ancient Maya Teeth: Dental Modification, Cosmology, and Social Identity in Mesoamerica" (U Texas Press, 2024) 47:05

2d ago47:05

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Dental modification was common across ancient societies, but perhaps none were more avid practitioners than the Maya. They filed their teeth flat or pointy, polished and drilled them, and crafted decorative inlays of jade and pyrite. Unusually, Maya of all social classes, ages, and professions engaged in dental modification. What did it mean to the…

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A Canadian business owner & cabinet minister on US tariffs 1:05:42

3d ago1:05:42

1:05:42

A retired entomologist shows off his creative side, and the nether regions of his favourite beetle, in a new exhibit of glass sculptures. An Israeli human rights organization takes the government to court over its aid blockade; a resident in Point Roberts, Washington, on its connection to Canada and his petition for a humanitarian exemption to tari…

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Ep. 185 — Why Girls Can Do Big Things for God’s Kingdom 26:33

3d ago26:33

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Girls are capable of extraordinary things—especially when they step boldly into the purpose God has for their lives. On this episode of Raising Godly Girls, co-hosts Rachael and Natalie explore the powerful truth that young girls are not just part of the church’s future—they are key contributors to God’s Kingdom right now. Through stories and Scrip…

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Teaching Apologetics: Raising Faith Defenders – Maria Hamilton, Part 1 (hosted by Meeke Addison) 36:03

3d ago36:03

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"It's important that children understand, not only the exaltation of His word, but exalting Him in our lives." ~ Maria HamiltonWatch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Meeke Addison sits down with Maria Hamilton to explore the significance of teaching apologetics to our children. Maria shares her personal testimony and the story of how a p…

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With tariffs looming, it’s time to “sleep with one eye open” 1:00:28

4d ago1:00:28

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Plus: A Stanford University scientist on new research into the slimiest parts of our brains that could unlock big developments in memory and aging. Also: On the eve of US tariffs on virtually all Canadian goods, the owner of a Toronto pizzeria tells us about his decision to banish US ingredients from his restaurant.…

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Deborah Reed-Donahay, "Sideways Migration: Being French in London" (Routledge, 2025) 32:10

4d ago32:10

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Sideways Migration: Being French in London (Routledge, 2025) examines the relationship between migration and socioeconomic status. In particular, it charts a set of middle-class aspirations that lead people to move to a nearby nation that is similar in wealth and social indicators - a type of horizontal relocation that it terms "sideways migration.…

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Webb Keane, "Animals, Robots, Gods: Adventures in the Moral Imagination" (Princeton UP, 2025) 58:01

4d ago58:01

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Revolutions in technology are fundamentally transforming what it means to be human. Or are they? As Webb Keane points out, before humans consulted ChatGPT, they propitiated oracles. Before they fell in love with robot boyfriends, they ventured into the forest to marry nature spirits. In his new book Animals, Robots, Gods: Adventures in the Moral Im…

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John Boswell et al., "The Art and Craft of Comparison" (Cambridge UP, 2019) 45:20

4d ago45:20

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There are many books giving advice about research methods on the market, but The Art and Craft of Comparison (Cambridge UP, 2019) is the first monographic marriage of comparative and interpretive methods. In this episode of the special series New Books in Interpretive Political and Social Science, two of its authors, John Boswell and Jack Corbett, …

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Paul G. Keil, "The Presence of Elephants: Shared Lives and Landscapes in Assam" (Routledge, 2024) 57:15

5d ago57:15

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How to dwell in a forest alongside giants, avoid disturbing a living god, assist an animal with their manners, and help an elephant cross the road. The Presence of Elephants: Sharing Lives and Landscapes in Assam (Routledge, 2024) is an anthropological consideration of coexistence, grounded in people’s everyday interactions with Asian elephants. Dr…

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Asim Qureshi and Walaa Quisay, "When Only God Can See: The Faith of Muslim Political Prisoners" (Pluto Press, 2024) 1:00:59

5d ago1:00:59

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When Only God Can See: The Faith of Muslim Political Prisoners (Pluto Press, 2024), uncovers the unique experiences of Muslim political prisoners held in Egypt and under US custody at Guantanamo Bay and other detention black sites. This groundbreaking book explores the intricate interplay between their religious beliefs, practices of ritual purity,…

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Ep. 184 — Discovering True & Biblical Femininity with Dannah Gresh (True Girl) 24:29

6d ago24:29

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What does it mean to embrace true femininity in a world where culture offers competing and often confusing messages? Join Raising Godly Girls Podcast host and American Heritage Girls Founder & Executive Director, Patti Garibay, and special guest Dannah Gresh, founder of True Girl, as they unpack the beauty of Biblical femininity. In this episode, D…

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A Ukrainian-Canadian on “appalling" Trump/Zelenskyy meeting 44:05

7d ago44:05

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Plus: An immigration lawyer on the influx of calls from 2SLGBTQ+ Americans who want to move to Canada, because they don't feel safe in their country. Also: Greek protesters demand justice, two years after the country's worst rail disaster killed 57 people; and a sendoff for the town clerk of Heart's Content, Newfoundland and Labrador, who’s held th…

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Join Nil & Chris for a special Oscars-themed As It Happened! 27:57

7d ago27:57

27:57

Revisit some of our past conversations with Academy Award winners, fans and even the owner of a Matthew McConaughey-inspired parrot.

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Vancouver’s mayor defends a pause in new supportive housing 55:05

8d ago55:05

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Plus: A pair of newlyweds explain why they chose to forgo running water and electricity for six months to become caretakers of a remote Irish island. Also: A tribute to Shawna Forester Smith, who advocated for better patient care from her bed in a Winnipeg chronic-care unit; the German Catholic Church condemns a carnival float in Cologne that draws…

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Ep. 183 — Navigating the Gender Fluidity Conversation with Your Daughter 22:53

8d ago22:53

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How do you guide your daughter through the swirling cultural messages about gender and identity with clarity, compassion, and faith? In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael and Natalie dive into the challenging topic of gender fluidity, equipping parents to anchor their girls in God’s unchanging truth. Join the conversa…

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A hostage’s brother on saying goodbye to the Bibas family 59:56

9d ago59:56

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Plus: “We don’t have a political agenda. We’re trying to feed the country.” Farmers sue U.S. Agriculture Dept after it removes online climate data. Also: “It was as if the sky just exploded.” We take a visit to Europe’s newest Dark Sky sanctuary, the Scottish Isle of Rum; A Saskatchewan social worker on the province’s plan to classify drug-related …

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Fashion and Style: Insights From Shimere Ballou 30:46

9d ago30:46

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This week on "Stitch Please", Lisa chats with Shimere Ballou! Shimere takes us on a sewing journey that started at age 11 with a vintage machine and a love for its unique smell. The ladies talk about the difference between sewing with measurements vs. patterns and the importance of mastering the basics first. Shimere also shares her killer style, m…

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Steven Lesk, "Footprints of Schizophrenia: The Evolutionary Roots of Mental Illness" (Prometheus, 2023) 1:05:12

9d ago1:05:12

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Of all the mental illnesses, schizophrenia eludes us the most. No matter the strides scientists have made in neurological research nor doctors have made in psychiatric treatment, schizophrenia remains misunderstood, almost complacently mythologized. Without a reason for the illness, patients feel even more alienated than they already do, families a…

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Alberta’s Addictions Minister pushes a controversial plan 56:53

10d ago56:53

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Plus: John McCann (aka The Philly Captain) explains the demise of the so-called “p00p game”. Don’t worry, it will all make sense. Also: The manager of a community-based theatre in the Jenin Refugee Camp tells us about the Israeli military's displacement of some 40,000 Palestinians from their homes in the occupied West Bank -- and about why his fami…

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Ep. 182 — Understanding Femininity Through a Biblical Lens 22:16

10d ago22:16

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What does it mean to embrace femininity as God designed it? In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael and Natalie explore the beauty of Biblical femininity—a concept often misunderstood or overshadowed by cultural narratives. Together, they discuss how God’s perfect design for gender reflects His character and plan for hu…

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Eeva Luhtakallio et al., "Youth Participation and Democracy: Cultures of Doing Society" (Bristol UP, 2024) 57:07

10d ago57:07

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How do young people participate in democratic societies? Youth Participation and Democracy: Cultures of Doing Society (Bristol UP, 2024) introduces the concept of ‘doing society’ as a new theory of political action. Focused on Finnish youth, it innovatively blends cutting-edge empirical research with agenda-setting theoretical development. Redefini…

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The Ukrainians in Canada who fear being sent back 59:36

11d ago59:36

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Plus: One man’s battle to have his right to own a raccoon as a pet enshrined in law. Also: People in Bowden, Alberta are in a 51st state of mind as a pro-merger billboard goes up, causing headaches for the town’s mayor.

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44. Breaking Free: Exploring Attachments and Embracing Personal Growth 51:23

11d ago51:23

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I always thought my identity was tied to the roles life handed me—a daughter, a mother, a friend. But what happens when the attachments that once shaped us begin to restrict our growth? In our latest episode, we embark on a heartfelt exploration of generational healing, breaking cycles, and the role of attachments in self-discovery journeys. From n…

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Ep. 181 — Healing the Heart Behind Disordered Eating: A Faith-Filled Professional Perspective with Dr. Rhona Epstein 37:35

13d ago37:35

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In a culture obsessed with unrealistic beauty standards and quick fixes, disordered eating has become a silent struggle for many girls and women. As parents, how can we foster a Christ-centered perspective on body image and encourage our daughters to embrace their God-given worth? In this powerful episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, America…

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Audun Kjus et al., "Adventures in the Play-Ritual Continuum" (Utah State UP, 2024) 51:07

14d ago51:07

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Audun Kjus joins Jana Byars to talk about Adventures in the Play-Ritual Continuum (Utah State Press, 2025), eds. Audun Kjus, Jakob Löfgren, Cliona O’Carroll, Simon Poole & Ida Tolgensbakk. Utah State Press, 2025). The junctions between play and ritual are many and complex. Play is for fun and joy, but it also demands a total commitment and serious …

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Burundi under strain after 40,000+ flee violence in Congo 1:00:33

15d ago1:00:33

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Plus: Five hockey fans drive from Winnipeg to Boston for the 4 Nations Face-Off final, to cheer on Team Canada and their friend, player Seth Jarvis. Also: The earliest known cookbook by a Black American woman gets a new edition; paleontologists discover the 30-million-year-old skull of "the king of the ancient Egyptian forest”; why one public healt…

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Heritage minister: CBC funding a matter of national security 1:03:31

15d ago1:03:31

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Plus: An Italian tour guide shares his concerns as visitors get an up close, and potentially dangerous, look at an erupting Mount Etna. Also: A hockey fan on the Canadian/US matchup at the 4 Nations final; Nova Scotia’s auditor general on new legislation that would let the Province fire her without cause; and a historic ocean liner that once regula…

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Ep. 180 — Confronting Disordered Eating & Helping Your Daughter Heal 21:47

15d ago21:47

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In a culture saturated with conflicting messages about beauty, worth, and identity, the challenge of disordered eating looms large for many young girls. In this powerful episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael and Melissa tackle the critical and sensitive topic of disordered eating. They explore its deep emotional and spiritual…

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Violent Majorities 2.2: Subir Sinha on Hindutva as Long-Distance Ethnonationalism 56:36

15d ago56:36

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Lori Allen and Ajantha Subramanian continue their second series on Violent Majorities. Their previous episode featured Peter Beinart on Zionism as long-distance ethnonationalism; here they speak with Subir Sinha, who teaches at SOAS University of London, comments on Indian and European media, and is a member of a commission of inquiry exploring the…

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She was on reality TV in Sierra Leone. Now she’s in jail. 59:37

16d ago59:37

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Plus: Former Olympian Christina Lustenberger describes what it was like to reach the highest point of the Rocky Mountains, and then ski back down. Also: What happens when a moose shows up at your door; a Ukrainian reflects on her country’s prospects for peace and its relationship with the US; and a reporter breaks down the charges against Brazil’s …

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Ukraine on the outside as Americans and Russians negotiate 54:21

17d ago54:21

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Plus: Facundo Iglesia from the Buenos Aires Herald on a crypto scandal and Argentina’s leader. Also: We revisit the “Giga Pearl”. It holds the Guinness World Record as the largest authenticated natural pearl. The massive, iridescent gemstone has traveled from the Philippines to Mississauga, then to the U.S. for appraisal, and now it’s back in the G…

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Ep. 179 — Modeling Healthy Body Image for Your Daughter 23:24

17d ago23:24

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How can moms shape their daughters' perceptions of body image in a culture fraught with comparisons and unrealistic expectations? In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael and Melissa explore the profound influence moms have on their daughters’ views of physical appearance and self-worth. Together, they discuss how modeli…

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Raising Girls with Purpose and Faith: Inside the Founding of American Heritage Girls – Patti Garibay, Part 1 33:32

17d ago33:32

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"They were promoting a radical agenda. God had a much bigger plan!" ~ Patti GaribayWatch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Yvette Hampton sits down with Patti Garibay, the founder and executive director of American Heritage Girls (AHG), for a conversation centered on raising daughters with integrity and faith in a world that often challen…

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Surviving a Cape Breton snowmobile nightmare 1:09:31

18d ago1:09:31

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Plus: A surprising discovery about how shockingly vicious hummingbirds seem to be learning to get along. Also: We reach a woman in the hardest hit part of Eastern Kentucky who says despite her small business flooding, she's most worried for those who just recovered from the deadly 2022 floods.

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Joshua Barker, "State of Fear: Policing a Postcolonial City" (Duke UP, 2024) 56:46

19d ago56:46

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The relationship between fear people experience in their lives and the government often informs key questions about the rule of law and justice. In nations where the rule of law is unevenly applied, interpreting the people involved in its enforcement allows for contextualized understanding about why that unevenness occurs and is perpetuated. Joshua…

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Ep. 178 — From Valentine’s Hype to True Love: Helping Girls See God’s Plan for Dating with Tricia Goyer 43:31

20d ago43:31

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This Valentine's week, love is in the air, but the world often sends confusing and shallow messages about romance. How can we help our daughters navigate dating through a Christ-centered lens? Special guest host Melissa Bearden welcomes USA Today bestselling author and homeschool mom of ten, Tricia Goyer, to the Raising Godly Girls Podcast to tackl…

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Briony Hannell, "Feminist Fandom: Media Fandom, Digital Feminisms, and Tumblr" (Bloomsbury, 2023) 41:38

20d ago41:38

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What is the connection between fan culture and feminism? In Media Fandom, Digital Feminisms, and Tumblr (Bloomsbury, 2023), Briony Hannell, a lecturer in sociology at the University of Manchester, explores the intersection of fandom, in a variety of forms, and feminist discourses on social media. Using an in-depth case study of Tumblr, the book cha…

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The view from Ukraine on Trump, Vance and Putin 1:12:10

21d ago1:12:10

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Plus: We speak with a researcher who’s discovered that different groups of chimps use different gestures to request what she calls "sneaky copulation". Also: As Donald Trump reshapes the Kennedy Center, Michael Kooman says a tour of his musical has been cancelled out of the blue. And he suspects the president's aversion to drag performance had some…

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Ep. 7 - Cherokee Leadership Values with Cynthia Ruiz 55:48

21d ago55:48

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Taking wisdom from her Cherokee ancestors, leadership expert Cynthia Ruiz explains how values like harmony and balance make conscious leaders. This time on The Four Sacred Gifts, Anita and Cynthia explore: Honoring the first peoples of the land we are on Having wisdom from all sides of our ancestry Gratitude for all the experiences we are given How…

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Special Episode: Black Box Diaries 28:27

21d ago28:27

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Nil Köksal in conversation with Shiori Ito, director, producer and subject of the Oscar-nominated documentary. Black Box Diaries begins with a trigger warning: "Close your eyes and take a deep breath if you need to," Ms. Ito tells viewers. "That has helped me many times." It goes on to detail her story of sexual assault and the pursuit of justice i…

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Ep. 177 — Shepherding Your Girl Through Dating Culture as a Christian 24:31

22d ago24:31

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Navigating the world of dating can feel like a whirlwind, especially when your goal is to shepherd your daughter through it with a Christ-centered approach. In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael and Natalie dive deep into the complexities of modern dating culture and explore how parents can guide their daughters to ho…

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Magnus Course, "Three Ways to Fail: Journeys Through Mapuche Chile" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2024) 1:16:52

22d ago1:16:52

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An ethnographic exploration of anthropological failures through the Mapuche archetypes of witch, clown, and usurper, Three Ways to Fail: Journeys Through Mapuche Chile (U Pennsylvania Press, 2024) invites readers to consider concepts of failure, knowing, and being in the world within a rural Mapuche community. How do we learn what failure looks lik…

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Anita Anand on whether internal trade is really the answer 42:59

23d ago42:59

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Plus: TikTok helps drain global Guinness supplies. We reach a St. John’s pub owner who’s got problems ahead of Saint Patrick’s Day. Also: This week, only six of the 46 people who attempted an especially treacherous Yukon Arctic Ultra race crossed the finish line. Our guest tells us how she managed to stick it out, and why she's already gearing up f…

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