Best Christian Varner Podcasts (2025)

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MTP 24: Digesting Dobbs 12:23

3y ago12:23

12:23

Friends, it has been a long time. It has been a long time since we've published an episode of More Than Politics. There is an explanation, and we have much catching up to do, but for now we wanted to break in with some thoughts as we try to digest last Friday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Dobbs vs. Jackson Women's Health Organization. Here we go. …

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WPWIS 20: Back From Camp

3+ y ago

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We're back from Actual Play Camp, with a little trip across the lake to Anime Camp, to talk VeggieTales again! It's two mostly fine stories about being nice while we try to piece back together our dumb lore.By Ashley & Luke

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Cultivating Good Habits 3:18

3+ y ago3:18

3:18

Our success is directly connected to our habits. When there is stress we tend to rely upon our habits therefore its critical to develop consistent good habits. LISTEN IN

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Attitude 3:24

3+ y ago3:24

3:24

Your attitude toward failure determines your aptitude for success.

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Episode 41: Let Me Tell You About The End

3+ y ago

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It’s the end? It is! The long awaited fourth and final Rebuild movie has finally come out and both Ashley and Luke are surprised it came out. They look at the questions the series has left us. What if someone was a responsible adult? Why are these kids so horny? Is this movie too meta? And what was Mari’s point at the end of the day?…

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Write vision & make it plain. GOALS 6:01

4y ago6:01

6:01

Achieving goals long term & short term do not happen by chance yet, are very purposeful & consistently applied day after day. Formula for success by Christian Varner. Health is Wealth & if there is no enemy within then the enemy outside can do no harm.

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Yin & Yang are both always present 10:51

4y ago10:51

10:51

There is no good without bad - Universal laws #faceyourself

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Varner Bible study and youth spiritual growth 29:42

4y ago29:42

29:42

A family that prays together stays together

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Varner Kids Bible Study 44:03

4y ago44:03

44:03

Family that prays together stays together.

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MTP 23: Where Free Speech Meets Big Tech (Part 2) with David Hancharik 37:59

4y ago37:59

37:59

In this week’s episode (the second of a two-part conversation) Julie Walsh talks with David Hancharik, an electrical engineer who has worked in the telecommunications industry for over 36 years. David and Julie discuss the controversy regarding free speech and “Big Tech” – the technology companies that make our internet and social media usage possi…

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MTP 22: Where Free Speech Meets Big Tech (Part 1) with David Hancharik 51:39

4y ago51:39

51:39

In this week’s episode Julie Walsh talks with David Hancharik, an electrical engineer who has worked in the telecommunications industry for over 36 years. David and Julie discuss the controversy regarding free speech and “Big Tech” – the technology companies that make our internet and social media usage possible. In the wake of the January 6th atta…

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MIND Development - Imagination 46:54

4y ago46:54

46:54

Varner youth Bible study. Systems for success using the application of scripture. Where your imagination leads, your reality will follow.

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MTP 21: Reconstruction and Criminal Justice: discussing the era and its continued impact with Dede Miller 41:21

4+ y ago41:21

41:21

In this episode Julie Varner Walsh talks with historian Dede Miller for the second part in a series on Reconstruction. Reconstruction was the period immediately following the Civil War, in which the Confederate south was brought back into the fold and millions of formerly enslaved people began to make their way in a new America. While Reconstructio…

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MTP 20: From One Presidency to the Next with Dr. Michael Towle 52:18

4+ y ago52:18

52:18

Julie Walsh and Dr. Michael Towle discuss this moment of transition from one presidential administration to the next: the end of the Trump administration, including the Capitol insurrection and the president’s second impeachment – and the beginning of the Biden administration, including where our parties, our politics, and our country might be head…

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MTP 19: Reconstruction and Voting: discussing the era and its continued impact with Dede Miller 1:18:31

4+ y ago1:18:31

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In this episode Julie Varner Walsh talks with historian Dede Miller for the first part in a series on Reconstruction. Reconstruction was the period immediately following the Civil War, in which the Confederate south was brought back into the fold and millions of formerly enslaved people began to make their way in a new America. While Reconstruction…

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MTP 18: Unreal: Insurrection at the Capitol and an Unconceded Election 42:13

4+ y ago42:13

42:13

Julie Varner Walsh goes solo for this episode, reflecting on the storming of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, as well as the 2020 election and its aftermath. *** A onetime federal government employee, onetime lobbyist, and longtime student of politics, Julie Varner Walsh’s life has always centered around politics and her Catholic faith. And tha…

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Varner Spiritual exercise 21:05

4+ y ago21:05

21:05

A quick view into spiritual exercises to build confidence of youth in Varner HOME.

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MTP 17: Make An Honest Stand with Kevin Heider 2:06:01

4+ y ago2:06:01

2:06:01

In this episode Julie Varner Walks talks with singer/songwriter Kevin Heider. Kevin, who lives with his wife and four children in Dayton, Ohio, writes hymns, drinking songs, and everything in between. He has recently released an EP called Make An Honest Stand. A collection of six beautiful songs, Make An Honest Stand is perfect for this moment of p…

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MTP 16: Stories of Saints in Politically Troubled Times with Meg Hunter-Kilmer 1:06:07

4+ y ago1:06:07

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In this episode Julie Varner Walks talks with Meg Hunter-Kilmer on a topic that is more explicitly Catholic than others she’s covered – but which will also have something to offer listeners of different faiths, or no faith at all: stories of saints who lived in politically troubled times. Given the divisiveness of the 2020 presidential election and…

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Bonus: Why You Should Vote, Even When It Feels Like It Doesn't Make a Difference 11:51

4+ y ago11:51

11:51

In this brief, bonus episode (which should have been posted a bit before the election -- c'est la vie), Julie Varner Walsh revisits a blog post she wrote in 2014. Adapting it a bit for the moment, Julie posts it to encourage any remaining reluctant voters to get on out there, even if it feels like your vote can't make a difference. This bonus episo…

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MTP 15: Election Day Run-up Round-up with Rita Buettner 1:06:57

4+ y ago1:06:57

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This episode is a little different from our usual format. Instead of inviting on a friend to ask them questions, this time Julie Varner Walsh is joined by a friend who’s asking her the questions. In the run-up to election day, Julie and her friend Rita Buettner thought it would be helpful to do a round-up of topics that might be of interest to list…

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MTP 14: Talking to Children About Politics and Current Events with Laura Kelly Fanucci 1:17:34

4+ y ago1:17:34

1:17:34

In this episode Julie Varner Walsh talks with Laura Kelly Fanucci about how to talk to children about politics and current events. In their conversation, Julie and Laura discuss the importance of forming children’s consciences regarding political matters as well as personal. They talk about how to make big issues feel small and approachable, how to…

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MTP 13: The Kitchen Sink Pundit, Debates Edition with Dr. Jill Scheibler 1:09:21

4+ y ago1:09:21

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In this episode Julie Walsh is again joined by her friend, Dr. Jill Scheibler, for a conversation about the presidential and vice-presidential debates, the president’s Covid diagnosis, the plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor, absentee voting (and the tallying of absentee votes). They also talk about polling: How polling works, what it’s been showing…

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MTP 12: Impossible Dreams of a Better Civic Future with Julia Harrell 1:13:29

4+ y ago1:13:29

1:13:29

Julie Walsh talks with Julia Harrell in her most freewheeling podcast conversation yet. They discuss some of the biggest challenges of our time – and then they dream about what a better world would look like. From democracy to education to the news media, Julie and Julia spend some time following Vaclev Havel’s advice: “[W]e must not be afraid of d…

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MTP 11: The Importance of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Dissent, and Running for Office with Abigail Benjamin 1:11:31

4+ y ago1:11:31

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Julie Walsh and Abigail Benjamin discuss the life and legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the importance of good-hearted political debate and being willing to dissent from your peers, and Abigail’s experience of running for public office for the first time. Abigail Benjamin is a lay Carmelite, a Catholic wife of 20 years, and a homeschooling mom to seve…

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MTP 10: On Executive Power with Dr. Michael Towle 1:00:52

4+ y ago1:00:52

1:00:52

Julie Walsh and Dr. Michael Towle discuss the concept of executive power – the power assigned by our constitution to the executive branch of government – and given to it (or taken by it), over more than two hundred years of muddling through the checks and balances instituted by our founders. At a time when the presidency seems to be growing ever mo…

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MTP 9: Being Open to the Idea that You Might Be Wrong with Dr. Linda Wansi 1:02:46

4+ y ago1:02:46

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Julie Walsh and Dr. Linda Wansi discuss a topic that any good citizen – and especially any good Christian – should be willing to wrestle with: being open to the idea that we could be wrong. From abortion to race to spiritual hang-ups in their own lives, the two discuss the work it takes to be honest with yourself in considering the idea that you co…

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Bonus: The Blue Sky Day 11:49

4+ y ago11:49

11:49

In this special, bonus episode, Julie Walsh commemorates the anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. She was very near the tragedy that day – working in her office just a half-mile from the Pentagon when the plane struck the building. Julie has written a little about her experience over the years, and now that she’s podcasting, …

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MTP 8: The Kitchen Sink Pundit, Conventions edition (Part 2) with Dr. Jill Scheibler 53:13

4+ y ago53:13

53:13

In this episode Julie Walsh is again joined by her friend, Dr. Jill Scheibler, for the second part of their conversation on the 2020 Democratic and Republican National Conventions. Jill is a community psychologist, a college professor and research coordinator, an art therapist, and the cofounder and Operations & Program Director of the nonprofit Ma…

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Politics & Sports: NBA Boycott games: Will it be effective? 1:02:28

4+ y ago1:02:28

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During this episode we interview two former athletes who are now educators in the San Antonio Texas school district & Philadelphia Pennsylvania school district. We discuss the differences between politics & even if there is a difference. Tune in

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MTP 7: The Kitchen Sink Pundit, Conventions edition (Part 1) with Dr. Jill Scheibler 47:10

4+ y ago47:10

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In this episode Julie Walsh is joined by her friend, Dr. Jill Scheibler. The two put on their amateur pundit hats to discuss the 2020 Democratic and Republican National Conventions. Jill is a community psychologist, a college professor and research coordinator, an art therapist, and the co-founder and Operations & Program Director of the nonprofit …

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MTP 6: On Being Politically Uncomfortable with Leslie Sholly 1:02:10

4+ y ago1:02:10

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In this episode Julie Walsh talks with writer Leslie Sholly about the experience of being politically uncomfortable. The two enjoy a kinship of sorts: their political views are similar to one another, but make them outliers in their respective communities. Leslie, who lives in a conservative, southern, Republican state, identifies as a pro-life Dem…

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Varner morning Youth Devotion (daily) “The Feeling gets the healing” 19:19

5y ago19:19

19:19

Our youth are our future & good or bad habits are learned first at home. Setting a positive firm foundation gives strength & confidence when tough decisions inevitably present themselves. Prepare for success daily.

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MTP 5: The U.S. on the World Stage (Part 2) with Dr. Kristen Urban 51:38

5y ago51:38

51:38

In this episode Julie Walsh talks with Dr. J. Kristen Urban, Professor Emerita from Mount St. Mary’s University. Dr. Urban, who has taught a variety of courses related to international politics, has spent time in Israel/Palestine, Russia, Romania, Italy, Turkey, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. In 2003/04, she was a Senior Fulbright Scholar to Bahrain. In t…

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Should NCCA athletes form a union? 1:18:25

5y ago1:18:25

1:18:25

During this LIVE Podcast of "Health is Wealth" we discuss the many issue during the 2020 college football season. Should the athletes of NCCA form a union? Is this the end of the NCAA? Will the SEC form its own college football season? Should college athletes receive money, stocks or some form of financial gain? Should college athletes receive full…

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MTP 4: Providing Context on Lebanon with Dr. Kristen Urban (Emergency Episode) 36:05

5y ago36:05

36:05

In this “emergency” episode, Julie Walsh seeks to provide context on Lebanon for those who are tracking developments related to the August 4th explosion in Beirut, but who don’t know much about the country where it took place. She talks with Dr. J. Kristen Urban, Professor Emerita from Mount St. Mary’s University. Dr. Urban, who has taught a variet…

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MTP 3: The U.S. on the World Stage (Part 1) with Dr. Kristen Urban 43:28

5y ago43:28

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In this episode Julie Walsh talks with Dr. J. Kristen Urban, Professor Emerita from Mount St. Mary’s University. Dr. Urban, who has taught a variety of courses related to international politics, has spent time in Israel/Palestine, Russia, Romania, Italy, Turkey, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. In 2003/04, she was a Senior Fulbright Scholar to Bahrain. In t…

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MTP 2: Discussing This Moment (of Pandemic and Protest) with John Miller 42:36

5y ago42:36

42:36

In this episode Julie Walsh talks with John Miller, an award-winning journalist and filmmaker who, as a staff reporter for the Wall Street Journal for 13 years, reported from over 40 countries. John, an American, grew up in Brussels. He now lives in Pittsburgh. Julie and John discuss the moment we find ourselves in, both here and abroad: the corona…

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MTP 1: Introducing “More Than Politics” (and Myself) 27:11

5y ago27:11

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This first episode of “More Than Politics” is an introduction to the ideas behind the podcast: the personal and professional stories that brought the host to this point, and the political philosophy those stories engendered in her. Julie Varner Walsh’s life has always centered around politics and her Catholic faith, and that has made for some stran…

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Coming Soon: More Than Politics 1:40

5y ago1:40

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Introducing: “More Than Politics”, a podcast for those of us who want something more than what we’ve come to expect from politics – and from our political discourse. Each week, More Than Politics will feature a conversation that helps us put today’s politics in context, that honestly and charitably explores the issues of the day, that encourages us…

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Toxic Ambition 1:28:32

5y ago1:28:32

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Brought you by: VARNER Media Powered by :Bam Juice Has the black community developed a poisoness version of success? What are you ambitious for? What do you consider success? Could health & fitness effect community relations across America? TUNE IN..... Health is Wealth www.hhtfitnesscenter.com

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WPWIS 20: The Heathen Plastic

5y ago

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We arrive a little bit late to the Easter episode but it’s okay cause Easter is gonna last FOREVER in this Christmas Carol parody. We talk about how it squanders the original story, the weird grudge against plastic and get mad at the idea of only being moral if there’s a heaven.By Ashley & Luke

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WPWIS 19: Bob's Profit Prison

5y ago

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We are finally back, and the episode might be short but we still dig into coats, casual slavery, bible jerks and bad rap numbers.By Ahsley & Luke

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WPWIS 18: WEED EATER

5y ago

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God always loves us, even when we make mistakes! Mistakes like mashing together a weird cgi film festival, random songs and a half baked satire of “lol random” humor into one thing. Well, at least it’s futuristic!By Ashley & Luke