Best Emily Trotter Podcasts (2025)

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Accept People | Season 3 Ep 13 15:05

14d ago15:05

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In this episode, we explore the balance between accepting others with love and grace while trusting God to place people where they truly belong in our lives. Through prayer and discernment, we learn how to welcome others without forcing connections, setting healthy boundaries as we rely on God to guide our relationships. It’s a reminder that while …

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S10 E21: Amy Larocca, Karen Hao, and Amanda Hess 13:17

3d ago13:17

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In this episode, meet award-winning journalists Amy Larocca, Karen Hao, and Amanda Hess. Each of these seasoned reporters have taken deep dives into major new developments in the worlds of culture and technology, and their audiobooks are nothing short of illuminating. Hear Amy Larocca on how the wellness trend has eclipsed fashion as the “it” commo…

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S10 E20: Manny Arango, Dr. Emily Anhalt, and General Stanley McChrystal 21:50

10d ago21:50

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In this episode, meet self-described “bible nerd” Manny Arango, clinical psychologist Dr. Emily Anhalt, and retired four-star United States Army general General Stanley McChrystal. Hear Manny Arango on addressing modern anxieties through bible study, Dr. Emily Anhalt on what it means to do “emotional push-ups,” and General Stanley McChrystal on how…

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S10 E19: Carla Sosenko, Prabal Gurung, and Sonnie Trotter 15:35

17d ago15:35

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In this episode, meet journalist Carla Sosenko, fashion designer Prabal Gurung, and professional climber Sonnie Trotter. Press play to hear Carla Sosenko on her “out of body” experience in the recording studio, Prabal Gurung on the freedom he hopes listeners find in his audiobook, and Sonnie Trotter on the chapter of his book he enjoyed narrating t…

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Why So Judgy? | Season 3 Ep 12 20:50

22d ago20:50

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I saw theologian Joel Muddamalle post something about is there judgement for sin here on earth right now back in January. We were in the midst of watching California burn. During those times the question of how a good God can allow things like this to happen always comes up. Along with the editorial comments of “well, God is punishing them for wayw…

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S10 E18: Antwan Eady, Chasten Buttigieg, and Susan Dominus 11:38

24d ago11:38

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In this episode, meet children’s author Antwan Eady, teacher and advocate Chasten Buttigieg, and New York Times Magazine staff writer Susan Dominus. Tune in to hear what Antwan Eady wishes he had in the recording studio with him, what Chasten Buttigieg’s favorite section of his book to read (and write) was, and who Susan Dominus would cast to narra…

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Grace Recognized | Season 3 Ep 11 11:25

1M ago11:25

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Grace recognized. I came across this phrase a few months ago. I loved it immediately and the more I have sat with it, the more I have come to appreciate it. Grace is a word we hear and use a lot. The authors of scripture use it as a greeting and as a goodbye. Have you ever said, “We will see you tomorrow, by the grace of God.” Have you stopped to w…

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S10 E17: Zarna Garg, Susannah Cahalan, and Sarah Kay (A Little Daylight Left, 4/1) 9:48

1M ago9:48

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In this episode, meet comedian and podcast host Zarna Garg, journalist and public speaker Susannah Cahalan, and poet, performer, and educator Sarah Kay. Hear the hilarious Zarna Garg describe her experiences in the recording booth, Susannah Cahalan on what inspired her to write about the life of unsung counterculture icon Rosemary Woodruff Leary, a…

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Cockadoodledoo | Season 3 Ep.10 17:34

1M ago17:34

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The coolest thing about Jesus…after the whole He died for our sins thing, of course…is that he is fully aware that we are going to mess up. We have a new rooster, Louis. He crows all the time. Happy? Crows. Disgruntled? Crows. Freaked out by the stupid bird dogs that sometimes circle the coop if left unattended? Crows. Demanding treats? Crows. Ther…

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S10 E16: Eamon Dolan, Julie Bogart, and Scott Barry Kaufman 15:20

1M ago15:20

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In this episode, meet professional photographer and book editor Eamon Dolan, creator of the Brave Writer Program Julie Bogart, and cognitive psychologist and podcast host Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD. Hear Eamon Dolan on writing the book about estrangement he had always hoped to read, Julie Bogart on the importance of overcoming our own hangups when te…

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S10 E15: Mikaela Loach, Jefferson Fisher, and Sandy Hudson 21:21

2M ago21:21

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In this episode, meet climate justice organizer Mikaela Loach, personal injury attorney and public speaker Jefferson Fisher, and multidisciplinary creative and activist Sandy Hudson. Hear Mikaela Loach on the mingling of heartbreak and hope when it comes to addressing the Climate Crisis, Jefferson Fisher on how his courtroom experiences have inform…

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Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus | Season 3 Ep 9 17:36

2M ago17:36

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There is a story in Luke 4 about Jesus going back to his home church. He has just been baptized and in the desert. He is beginning his public ministry. He reads scripture during the service. (FYI he was probably asked by the priest to do this. This was his priest after all. He grew up at this synagogue.) Luke tells us that “the eyes of everyone in …

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S10 E14: Amy Griffin, Jayne Mattingly, and Brittany Piper 14:57

2M ago14:57

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In this episode, meet G9 Ventures founder Amy Griffin, disability advocate and eating disorder recovery coach Jayne Mattingly, and advocate on sexual violence prevention and trauma recovery Brittany Piper. Hear Amy Griffin on the word she found particularly hard to pronounce, Jayne Mattingly on her personal journey with body grief and how she used …

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Hope | Season 3 Ep 8 21:15

2M ago21:15

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For we have this hope as an anchor… Hope in the Greek means not only hope, but also expectation, trust, confidence. Is that how you define hope? Or do you think of it as more of wishful thinking? If you hope for something do you expect for it to happen? Are you confident? The writer of Hebrews tells us that we have hope as an anchor and Warren Wier…

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S10 E13: Anne-Laure Le Cunff, Catherine Bracy, and Amie McNee 13:31

2M ago13:31

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In this episode, meet neuroscientist and founder of Ness Labs Anne-Laure Le Cunff, TechEquity CEO and community organizer Catherine Bracy, and author and creative guide Amie McNee. Hear Anne-Laure Le Cunff share the section of her audiobook she most enjoyed recording, Catherine Bracy reflect on what surprised her most about being in the studio, and…

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On Trial | Season 3 Ep 7 22:39

2M ago22:39

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Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds… James 1:2 Well, that’s happy isn’t it. How in the heck are you supposed to count it as joy when you are fighting for your life? By remembering who your joy is rooted in. Our joy is in Christ and he is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. He is our anchor. So when trials …

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S10 E12: Kaitlin B. Curtice, James Robinson, and Hayley Chewins 12:11

2M ago12:11

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In this episode, meet author and poet-storyteller Kaitlin B. Curtice, Emmy Award–winning documentary filmmaker James Robinson, and author and singer-songwriter Hayley Chewins. Hear Kaitlin B. Curtice on writing children’s books that celebrate our sacred relationship to the earth from an Indigenous perspective, James Robinson on the cathartic experi…

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Joy In Chaos | Season 3 Ep 6 17:39

2M ago17:39

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The Bible does not promise us happiness. It does promise joy. Yes, there is a difference. Happiness is a feeling. Joy is a state of being. The Greek word used in the New Testament for joy is chara and "it is used to describe a deep abiding sense of joy and gladness that is rooted in spiritual realities rather than external circumstances. It is ofte…

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S10 E11: Noliwe Rooks, Dr. Adam Ratner, MD, and Daniel Stone 21:26

2M ago21:26

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In this episode, meet Brown University professor and chair of African Studies Noliwe Rooks, NYU Grossman School of Medicine professor of pediatrics and microbiology Dr. Adam Ratner, and former White House correspondent and Johns Hopkins University professor of environmental science and policy Daniel Stone. Hear Noliwe Rooks on the school experience…

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Contentment | Season 3 Ep 5 13:24

3M ago13:24

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Satisfied. That is what we are striving for, right? If you could just get to…everything would be great. Then you could relax. I don’t want to be content in that way. I want to be content the way Paul was content. He says in Philippians 4:11 that he has “learned to be content whatever the circumstance.” He says he learned it. In looking up the Greek…

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S10 E10: Laysha Ward, Grant Sabatier, and Melody Wilding 24:15

3M ago24:15

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In this episode, meet C-suite leader Laysha Ward, entrepreneur and podcast host Grant Sabatier, and career coach and Hunter College professor of human behavior Melody Wilding. Hear Laysha Ward on breaking the wall between work and life, Grant Sabatier on the accessibility of entrepreneurship, and Melody Wilding on the invisible dynamics at play in …

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Come Out With Your Hands Up! | Season 3 Ep 4 16:39

3M ago16:39

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Surrender is a sacrifice. For us to do what we know, or at least think, God wants us to do we have to let go of what we want or think we want to do. The baptism of Jesus is such a beautiful picture of this. At this moment of Jesus’s life, he was leaving his privacy behind and starting his public ministry. This was the beginning of the end. Baptism …

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TITA S10 E09: Lydia Sohn, Lizzie McManus-Dail, and Pretty Vee 16:55

3M ago16:55

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In this episode, meet writer and minister Lydia Sohn, vicar and co-host of the And Also with You podcast, Rev. Lizzie McManus-Dail, and comedian and actress Pretty Vee. Hear Lydia Sohn on the power of taking a “vow of stability,” Lizzie McManus-Dail on the gap between the God she knew, and the God being advertised on billboards and TV, and Pretty V…

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Peace That Surpasses | Season 3 Ep 3 13:17

3M ago13:17

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I’ve been thinking. If my purpose is to bring glory to the Lord in all that I do and I am delighting myself in the Lord, trusting in him and seeing the desires of my heart change…what next? The point of striving for this is the peace that will come. And it’s not the peace that we think of. It’s not the lack of strife and conflict. It is a peace tha…

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S10 E08: Ira Madison III, Allison Sweet Grant, and Haley Mlotek 15:14

3M ago15:14

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In this episode, meet television writer and co-host of the Keep It podcast Ira Madison III, writer Allison Sweet Grant, and writer and editor Haley Mlotek. Hear Ira Madison on how he used the Wicked soundtrack to prepare for recording his audiobook, Allison Sweet Grant on the joys of reading poetry during the recording process, and Haley Mlotek on …

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Desires Of Your Heart | Season 3 Ep 2 12:25

3M ago12:25

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Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 To quote Inigo Montoya, I do not think that means what you think it means. We think this verse means that if we love the Lord he will give us whatever we want. That’s what the desires of your heart is, right? The stuff and circumstances you long for? Yes and no.…

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S10 E07: Bryana Kappadakunnel, Lisa Dee, and Sahil Bloom 17:25

3M ago17:25

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In this episode of This Is the Author, meet marriage and family therapist Bryana Kappadakunnel, health and fitness coach Lisa Dee, and entrepreneur and content creator Sahil Bloom. Hear Bryana Kappadakunnel on the power of parenting yourself as an adult, Lisa Dee on physical and mental transformation post-ADHD diagnosis, and Sahil Bloom on the “gri…

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Good Girl Syndrome: Interview with Laura Davison | Season 3 1:08:11

4M ago1:08:11

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I have a new friend you guys and I know you will love her too. Besides having a soothing British accent, she is like sunshine pouring through the interwebs. So thankful to be able to introduce you all to her! Laura is the Good Girl Syndrome Coach that you never knew you needed - until now. She grew up in the English countryside, before living & wor…

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S10 E06: Mia S. Willis, Lidia Yuknavitch, and Bonny Reichert 14:18

4M ago14:18

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In this episode of This Is the Author, meet poet Mia S. Willis, bestselling author Lidia Yuknavitch, and award-winning journalist Bonny Reichert. Hear Mia S. Willis on the spaces that language can – and cannot - traverse, Lidia Yuknavitch on the wetsuit that inspired a memoir, and Bonny Reichert on the one powerful word she would use to describe wh…

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What Is My Purpose? | Season 3 Ep 1 10:14

4M ago10:14

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God created us to bring him glory. That is what our top priority should be. It’s easy to get lost in the weeds of how and why, but the long and short of it is just do it. It doesn’t matter how. It doesn’t matter if you want to. It only matters that “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord”. (Colossians 3:23) At firs…

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S10 E05: Naomi Watts, Tom Rosshirt, and Nicole Sachs 15:56

4M ago15:56

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In this episode of This Is the Author, meet Academy Award-nominated actor and producer Naomi Watts, former Capitol Hill press secretary and White House speechwriter Tom Rosshirt, and psychotherapist and podcaster Nicole J. Sachs. Hear Naomi Watts on confronting her “worst nightmare” in the recording booth, Tom Rosshirt on the deeply personal experi…

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S10 E4: Neha Ruch, Alison Wood Brooks, and Alishia McCullough 13:15

4M ago13:15

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In this episode, meet Mother Untitled founder Neha Ruch, Harvard Business School professor Alison Wood Brooks, and therapist and founder of Black and Embodied Counseling and Consulting Alishia McCullough. Listen to Neha Ruch on opening more choices for women in their careers, Alison Wood Brooks on obsessing about the art of conversation, and Alishi…

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S10 E3: Irvin Weathersby Jr., Tao Leigh Goffe, and Adam Chandler 19:35

4M ago19:35

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In this episode, meet writer and professor Irvin Weathersby Jr., professor and theorist Tao Leigh Goffe, and journalist Adam Chandler. Hear Irvin Weathersby Jr. discuss emotionally charged moments in the recording studio, Tao Leigh Goffe on the catharsis of recording a book about race and the climate crisis, and Adam Chandler on the role work plays…

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S10 E02: Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, Joy McCullough, and Adam Ross 14:39

5M ago14:39

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In this episode, meet children’s and young adult author Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, young adult author and playwright Joy McCullough, and former child actor Adam Ross. Listen in as these authors talk about 1960s Beatlemania, how a theater career can inspire a novel, and the Neverland-like sense of freedom that came with being a kid in New York City in …

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S10 E01: Codie Sanchez, Shira Gill, and Dr. Sunita Sah 15:35

5M ago15:35

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Welcome to season 10 of This Is the Author!In this episode, meet entrepreneur and founder of Contrarian Thinking Codie Sanchez, decluttering expert Shira Gill, and Cornell University professor and expert in organizational psychology, Dr. Sunita Sah. Hear why Codie Sanchez is eager to connect with listeners through the audiobook format, why Shira Gi…

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Don't Grieve Your Kids | Episode 14 29:19

6M ago29:19

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Unsolicited parenting advice. Wait! Don’t turn me off! Noone asked me how I parent, but I am giving you my opinion anyway. After some digging in Bible I actually am pretty convicted about how I’ve done the past 21 years. We all know the Old Testament says to honor your father and mother. It’s in the Ten Commandments, the BIG rules Israel were given…

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Shane Green On Grief | Episode 13 1:00:22

6M ago1:00:22

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The holidays are a time of happiness. Right? What if you aren’t happy? What if you are grieving? Grief is tricky. It sneaks up on you sometimes and can roll over you like waves. It is possible to hold bother grief and joy at the same time. How do you cope? What do you do? My pastor, the Reverand Dr. Shane Green speaks so eloquently on this subject.…

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NT Broads | Episode 12 26:31

6M ago26:31

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Women are found all throughout the Bible. Not only are they present, but they have purpose. Even in this day and age it’s hard for women to feel valued and appreciated and understood. Sure, we have made great strides as humanity, but there is still work to do. The great thing about looking at the women of the gospels, is that it takes all kinds. Go…

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S9 E38: Deb Perelman and Ilana Long 12:53

6M ago12:53

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In this episode of This Is the Author, meet creator of SmittenKitchen.com Deb Perelman and writer and stand-up comic Ilana Long. Discover how Deb Perelman chose her very favorite recipes among her “forever staples,” and go deep into the pandemic-era pickleball craze and the joys of voicing characters with Ilana Long. Enjoy!Smitten Kitchen Keepers: …

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Mary Mag | Episode 11 29:52

7M ago29:52

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Mary Magdalene is one of those people that is a lot is said about, but not necessarily a lot is known about. That’s part of the problem of studying things of ancient history. They did not write everything down. Mary and the female followers of Jesus did not have blogs or social media accounts to take us with them. (Wouldn’t that have been great if …

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S9 E37: LaTonya Yvette and Earl McClellan 9:04

7M ago9:04

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In this episode of This Is the Author, meet writer and multimedia storyteller LaTonya Yvette and lead pastor of Shoreline City Church Earl McClellan. Hear LaTonya Yvette reflect on the importance of preserving vulnerability, and learn why Earl McClellan is excited to break barriers alongside his listenersStand in My Window by LaTona Yvettehttps://w…

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Well Water | Episode 10 29:11

7M ago29:11

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You know why the story of the woman at the well in John 4 is so good? It’s because Jesus knew exactly who this woman was before he ever met her. He knew all the things she had done. All the husbands (and not husbands) this woman had had. And he talked to her anyway. I argue that he passed through Samaria just to speak to this woman. This might even…

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Do You Believe? | Episode 9 30:18

7M ago30:18

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John 11 tells about Jesus raising a man, Lazarus, from the dead. He was dead, dead. Been in the tomb for four days. Definitely a miracle. Definitely a great story. However, it’s not my favorite part of the story. Lazarus had two sisters, Martha and Mary. Everyone may know that Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, but they also know about these two w…

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S9 E36: Glory Edim, Elliot Mintz, and Dylan Scholinski 19:33

7M ago19:33

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In this episode, meet the founder of Well-Read Black Girl Glory Edim, media consultant and former DJ and television host Elliot Mintz, and artist and public speaker Dylan Scholinski. Hear how each of these authors prepared physically (and mentally!) to record their audiobooks, and what they are most excited for listeners to hear.Gather Me by Glory …

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Martha Martha | Episode 8 30:30

7M ago30:30

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It’s exhausting to have people over. There is so much work to be done. It’s like once you get started the list just grows and grows. Kind of like “if you give a mouse a cookie, he’s going to ask for a glass a milk” and so forth and so on. Things like clean the baseboards all of a sudden seem very important to your guests’ comfort and enjoyment whil…

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S9 E35: Susan Minot, Emily Jungmin Yoon, and Kari Leibowitz, PhD 19:01

7M ago19:01

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In this episode, meet novelist, playwright, and screenwriter Susan Minot, poet, translator, and editor, Emily Jungmin Yoon, and health psychologist and speaker Kari Leibowitz. Hear Susan Minot on how she prepared for recording, Emily Jungmin Yoon on what surprised her about reading her poetry in the studio, and Kari Leibowitz on the stories she mos…

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Small Town Girl | Episode 7 29:56

8M ago29:56

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Mary was so young and so wise. She was chosen by God to be….his own mother. The rest of us do not get to choose that. (If I was given the choice, I would stick with the mama I have if you are wondering.) Man does this say a lot about the kind of human Mary was. I mean God knows the number of hairs on my head, but I don’t know if he would have chose…

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S9 E34: MrBallen and Jon Waterman 13:53

8M ago13:53

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In this episode, meet YouTube video creator and podcast host MrBallen and writer Jon Waterman. Learn what these authors found most surprising about recording their audiobooks, and what they can’t wait for listeners to hear.MrBallen Presents: Strange, Dark & Mysterious by MrBallen: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/742533/mrballen-presents-st…

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Prophetess Anna | Episode 6 21:15

8M ago21:15

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Can you imagine getting to see baby Jesus? Like for real. What if you were in the church like you always were and as you came around the corner there stood a young couple with a new baby. Suddenly something deep inside of you jumped, and you felt filled with joy and light like you were going to burst. Feeling a strong desire to nurture and protect …

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S9 E33: Christy Osborne, Dr. Nicole Cain, and Megan Hellerer 12:16

8M ago12:16

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In this episode, meet sobriety coach Christy Osborne, naturopath clinician Dr. Nicole Cain, and career coach Megan Hellerer. Tune in to hear how each of these authors wrote the books that they themselves needed. Plus, find out who recently loved listening to All the Colors of the Dark. Love Life Sober by Christy Osbornehttps://www.penguinrandomhous…

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