Best Michael McCracken Podcasts (2025)

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Geoff Dyer’s Homework: Family, Class, and Memory 1:03:57

1h ago1:03:57

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In this episode, Adam Biles speaks with acclaimed author Geoff Dyer live from Shakespeare and Company about his new memoir, Homework. Dyer reflects on growing up in 1960s Cheltenham, navigating family, class, and the formation of self. With characteristic wit and insight, he paints portraits of his quietly disappointed mother and parsimonious fathe…

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The Pac-12's trajectory and imbalanced conference schedules 1:00:53

7h ago1:00:53

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Steven Lassan and Braden Gall talk college football. The Pac-12's new media deal points to an interesting future for the conference. The Big Ten and SEC are at an impasse that could actually benefit college football. Then we dive into the scheduling imbalances across college football, focusing on the teams catching breaks in 2025. Plus, Braden says…

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1 Corinthians 15:1-19 39:51

5h ago39:51

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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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The Data Diva E242 - Karina Klever and Debbie Reynolds 45:59

1d ago45:59

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Send us a text In episode 242 of The Data Diva Talks Privacy Podcast, host Debbie Reynolds, “The Data Diva,” welcomes Karina Klever, CEO and CISO at Klever Compliance. Karina shares her extensive career journey through IT operations, project management, and compliance leadership to demystify what effective governance really means. She challenges th…

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When Culture Hates You with Natasha Crain 41:59

1d ago41:59

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Summary: In this conversation, Dr. Michael Easley and Natasha Crain address the increasing hostility Christians face in today’s culture—not simply for what they believe, but that they believe. They examine the biblical call to suffer for righteousness, the roots of cultural rebellion, and why defining the “common good” must begin with God’s standar…

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Psalm 87 47:09

3d ago47:09

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Christianity is not just a religion. Christianity is just a name for the plan that God has made to establish His Kingdom on Earth. If you are a follower of Christ you have been brought out of a kingdom of darkness and into the Kingdom He died and rose again to establish. God is raising up a people for His possession to be a part of His Kingdom and …

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

6d ago1:25:08

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

7d ago1:05:08

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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

7d ago1:04:53

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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

7d ago14:46

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

8d ago1:16:41

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

8d ago45:16

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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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Life After Roe with David Closson 30:41

8d ago30:41

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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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Psalm 86 40:08

11d ago40:08

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

13d ago1:32:01

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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

14d ago53:30

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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

14d ago17:38

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

15d ago1:03:59

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

15d ago45:12

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

15d ago35:14

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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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Psalm 85 43:24

18d ago43:24

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

20d ago1:36:28

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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

20d ago1:09:14

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

21d ago1:03:53

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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

21d ago15:09

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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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Stockholm Syndrome Christianity with Dr. John West 53:27

22d ago53:27

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

22d ago35:29

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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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Psalm 84 37:39

24d ago37:39

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

27d ago1:49:00

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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

28d ago52:03

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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

28d ago1:01:04

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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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Created to Create 11:33

29d ago11:33

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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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Shepherds Without Sheep Part 2 with Mike Glenn and Tim Harlow 33:06

29d ago33:06

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In this conversation, Michael Easley, Tim Harlow, and Mike Glenn open up about one of the ministry's most uncomfortable topics: money. They share the emotional, spiritual, and practical tensions behind capital campaigns and asking congregations to give—again. From exhaustion over repeated “once-in-a-lifetime” asks to the deeper realization that ste…

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The Data Diva E238 - Temi Odesanya and Debbie Reynolds 37:14

29d ago37:14

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Send us a text Debbie Reynolds “The Data Diva” talks to Temi Odesanya, Director, Responsible AI and Automation. We discuss her extensive background in artificial intelligence automation, detailing her journey that began with her family's business in the Netherlands. This early exposure to technology ignited her interest in data science, leading her…

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