The Real Enneagram - it's a spiritual quest! A podcast delving into the spirituality of the Enneagram and its applications for growing in consciousness. Produced by the Institute for Conscious Being. Hosted by Nanette Mudiam, ICB faculty member, and Dr. Joe Howell, ICB founder and author of Becoming Conscious: The Enneagram's Forgotten Passageway. Music provided by Drexel Rayford, ICB faculty member. Learn more about the Institute for Conscious Being, and the spirituality of the Enneagram: t ...
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This podcast features columnist Patricia Holbrook's interviews with Christian leaders, authors, movie producers and actors, as well as ordinary believers whose faith and life story will encourage you to remain strong in your faith and boldly step into your God-sized dreams. Among others, Patricia has interviewed Jim Caviezel, Max Lucado, Lee Strobel, the Kendrick Brothers, Priscilla Shirer, and Francine Rivers for her YouTube channel and her interviews are also available on this podcast.Patr ...
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At Ninth and O, we like to say that it’s not about a religion — it’s about a relationship. It is our desire to see every person come to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and we stand ready to help you in that journey as you seek to come to understand what it means to be a follower of Christ. Visit our website at www.naobc.org
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Hosted by Dr. Seth Pierce, Beast & Bible explores the intersection of the “monstrous”, religion, and popular culture. Informed by academic thought, each episode features accessible dialogue that doesn’t fall into sensationalism, conspiracy theories, or the pitfall of becoming blind pop culture apologists. Instead, this show reveals how the study of monsters can help us become better people - maybe even better people of faith.
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Pro-Life Mom: Called To Make A Difference
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37:43Send us a text In today’s powerful episode, I sit down with the incredible Sarah Gabel Seifert, a woman of deep faith who has dedicated her life to equipping and empowering the Church through her work in advocacy and outreach. We talk about her God-given calling, her family’s legacy, and the vision behind the organization she leads. From the person…
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Don’t Look Back: Escaping the World’s Corruption (2 Peter 1:3–4) - Dr. Bill Cook
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Episode 196 The Trickster Within: Understanding the Obscured Soul
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29:46In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we delve into the concept of soul development, a central theme from the book Know Your Soul. We explore the three major levels of soul development, starting with the first level, which we refer to as the "obscured soul." Dr. Howell shares insights on how this level represents an unawakened state, where distrac…
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Attacked by a Shark, Carried by God: The Miraculous Story of Jameson Reeder Jr.
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1:00:15Send us a text Hey friends, Patricia Holbrook here! You do not want to miss this episode. I’m sitting down with the amazing Reed family to share a story that will absolutely blow you away. Imagine this: a family trip to the Florida Keys takes a terrifying turn when 10-year-old J.J. is attacked by a shark. But in the middle of panic and pain, someth…
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Jesus Christ Is God (2 Peter 1:1–2) - Dr. Bill Cook
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Guns and Moses and the Rise of Antisemitism in America
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51:06Send us a text 🎬 Can a movie spark revival? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Sal Litvak—a filmmaker, storyteller, and man of deep faith—whose newest project challenges the culture and points hearts back to truth. Sal shares his journey from Santiago, Chile to Hollywood, and the God-given passion that drives his bold, purpose-filled films. …
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Communication: One Key to a Flourishing Marriage (and Friendship) - Dr. Bill Cook
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The Forgotten Virtue of Friendship: You’ve Got a Friend in Me (Selected Scriptures) - Dr. Jeff Elieff
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34:08The Forgotten Virtue of Friendship: You’ve Got a Friend in Me (Selected Scriptures) - Dr. Jeff ElieffBy Ninth & O Baptist Church
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Episode 195 Embracing Sound Healing with Danielle Hall: A Journey to Wellness
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33:57In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we had the pleasure of welcoming our friend and local sound healer, Danielle Hall, the founder of Sound Embrace. Danielle shared her inspiring journey from a career in commercial photography to discovering the transformative power of sound healing after facing significant health challenges. She opened up about…
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Self-Care: Essential for Great Marriage | An Interview with Dr. Bob Paul
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45:56Send us a text 🎙️ What if the key to restoring your marriage starts with restoring YOU? In this compelling episode of God-Sized Stories, I sit down with Dr. Bob Paul, licensed counselor, Vice President of Focus on the Family’s Marriage Institute, and co-author of the life-changing book Empowered to Love. We talk candidly about how emotional wounds,…
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Evangelism (Philippians 1:12–20) - Adam Cole
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More than Conquerors (Romans 8:31–39) - Dr. Bill Cook
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Hope for Israel’s Terror Victims of All Faiths: Inside One Family USA’s Mission
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56:17Send us a text In this powerful episode of God Sized Stories, I have the honor of welcoming Naomi R. Nussbaum, Executive Director of One Family Fund, an incredible organization devoted to supporting victims of terror and their families in Israel. We dive deep into the personal and national heartbreaks experienced in the region—especially in light o…
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The Virture of “Holy Calm” (Selected Scriptures) - Dr. Adam Howell
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Hope for the Hopeless and Prayer for the Prayerless (Romans 8:26–30) - Dr. Bill Cook
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Episode 194 Mapping the Enneagram for Personal Growth and Integration with Jennifer Joss
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33:53In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Jennifer Joss, a psychologist and leadership coach who has been using the Enneagram in her work for many years. Dr. Joss shared her journey with the Enneagram, which began in 1993, and her recent deep dive into understanding the Enneagram symbol itself. She discussed how he…
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Endurance - Faith of Our Fathers: Joseph (Genesis 39:1–23) - Dr. Abraham Kuruvilla
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The Reality of Present Suffering and the Certainty of Future Glory (Romans 8:18–25) - Dr. Bill Cook
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Too Old Or Too Young To Fulfill Your Dreams | An Interview with Joseph Stam and David Alford
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46:55Send us a text In today’s powerful episode, I sit down with filmmakers Joseph Stam and David Alford, the creative minds behind the new faith-based film, Searching for the Elephant. What happens when a homeschooled teen with a passion for storytelling joins forces with a seasoned theater director whose heart beats for redemption? You get a dynamic d…
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The Fear of God (Psalm 145:17–19) - Dr. T. J. Betts
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From Slavery to Sonship: Embracing Who God Says You Are (Romans 8:14–17) - Dr. Bill Cook
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Episode 193 Navigating Divisiveness: Embracing Reverence in Difficult Conversations
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31:15In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we continue to delve into the theme of "Know Your Soul," exploring the profound benefits of understanding our deeper selves, beyond the confines of our surface personalities. Joined by my co-hosts Scott Smith and Dr. Joseph Howell, we discuss the pervasive divisiveness in today's world, particularly in the rea…
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Two Ways of Thinking, Two Ways of Living, and Only Two Ways of Dying (Romans 8:5–13) - Dr. Bill Cook
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The Forgotten Virtue of Zeal (Revelation 3:14–22) - Craig Shuff
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The Holy Spirit and the Hope Found in God’s Eternal Sovereign Plan (Acts 2:1–13) - Philip Brown
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No Pain Is Wasted | Interview with Kim Patton
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44:43Send us a text Hey friends! 💛 In this deeply moving episode, I had the joy of speaking with Kim Patton, an author and ministry leader whose powerful journey through heartbreak, foster care, and major life transitions is a true testament to God’s redemptive power. Kim shares how her family answered the call to foster at a group home, eventually movi…
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Episode 192 Laughter, Love, and Liberation: Kate Finlayson's Transformative Path
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48:30In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we had the pleasure of speaking with Kate Finlayson, actor, and creator of Dancing the Enneagram and UnDance. Kate shared her transformative journey, which began in Hollywood as an actor and evolved through her experiences with the Enneagram, Nia, dance, and various healing practices. Kate recounted her introd…
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Bikers' Prayers Deliver A Miracle | An Interview with Angie Howell
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40:09Send us a text As I prepared for this episode of God-Sized Stories, I couldn’t stop thinking about the long list of unlikely people God used throughout Scripture—murderers, prostitutes, adulterers, cowards. People whose résumés would never pass a background check today. And yet, these are the ones God chose to accomplish His most glorious work. Tha…
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Finding Contentment in Christ's Strength (Philippians 4:11–13) - Blake Ring
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No Condemnation...None! (Romans 8:1–4) - Dr. Bill Cook
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Don't Hate the Player, Hate the Game: Video Games as Monsters with Rachel Kowert
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56:12Dr. Pierce interviews Dr. Kowert about how video games are often turned into the "boogey man" for religious and societal issues. Show Notes Video Series | Psychgeist from Rachel Kowert - https://rkowert.com/psychgeist/By Beast and Bible
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The Inconvenience of Christian Love (Selected Scriptures) - Dr. Bill Cook
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Episode 191 Forgiveness and the Shadow: Insights from Drexel Rayford
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46:41In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we welcomed back our own Reverend Dr. Drexel Rayford, a senior faculty member at the Institute for Conscious Being. Our conversation centered around the discipline of silence and its profound role in contemplation, as well as the tenacity of the ego and its resistance to what it perceives as its diminishment. …
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The Church: A Community of Spirit-Filled Followers of Jesus (Ephesians 2:17–22) - Dr. Bill Cook
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What in the Hull Happened? with Matt Lucio, Greg Howell, and Shawn Brace
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1:01:21Moses Hull was a silver tongued Adventist evangelist who gave up his faith in favor of dialoging with the dead. His fall from grace has become a fearful narrative deployed by Adventists to keep away from slippery slopes that might lead to Spiritualism. But do we have the whole story? In this episode Seth invites Matthew Lucio, Greg Howell, and Shaw…
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A Contrast Between Two Lives and Two Deaths: The Tragic Death of King Saul (1 Samuel 31) - Dr. Bill Cook
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Real-Life Miracles and Hope: Behind the Scenes of Show Me Your Glory with Eric Swithin
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41:46Send us a text Why does a loving God allow suffering? And can miracles really happen in the middle of our pain? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Eric and Kameron Swithin—ministry leaders, filmmakers, and the hearts behind the brand-new documentary Show Me Your Glory, releasing in theaters nationwide May 13–15, 2025. Eric, a combat veteran,…
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Episode 190 Exploring the Depths: A Know-Your-Soul Meditation
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41:54In this episode of The Real Enneagram, we delve into the theme of meditation, specifically focusing on a "know-your-soul" meditation. Joe shares his insights on the importance of understanding our essence and soul, emphasizing that our true identity goes beyond the mind. We discuss Joe's personal journey with meditation, recalling his first experie…
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Seeing The Supernatural: Lee Strobel's Latest Investigation
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58:06Send us a text Have you ever had a supernatural experience you couldn't explain? Or wondered whether stories of angels, near-death encounters, or spiritual warfare are real? In this thought-provoking episode of God-Sized Stories, I sit down with bestselling author and investigative journalist Lee Strobel to discuss his newest book, Seeing the Super…
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God’s Faithfulness at 30,000 ft. (1 Samuel 29–30) - Dr. Adam Howell
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Zombie Religion: Voodoo, Christianity, and the Living Dead with Emily Zarka
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1:07:41"Voodoo" is often used as a pejorative term by Christians for indigenous belief systems, as well as a scapegoat for why bad things happen. It's also connected with Western media's fascination with the figure of the "zombie". Outside of jokes about less than vibrant faith communities, is there an actual religious history connection between the class…
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Still Bearing Fruit: A Conversation on Purpose and Longevity
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19:19Send us a text Hey, friends! Today we’re doing something a little different—you guessed it, we’re going botanical with a spiritual twist! In this episode, I dive deep into powerful biblical lessons hidden in the lives of evergreen trees. What does it really look like to live like an evergreen tree in our walk with Christ? Here are the three powerfu…
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Bad News from the Grave: Saul and the Witch at Endor (1 Samuel 28) - Dr. Bill Cook
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