Best Jeremy Wheeler Podcasts (2025)

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The Shadowed Blade by J.A. Andrews [Epic fantasy] 1:14:38

3h ago1:14:38

1:14:38

In this episode you'll hear part one of an epic fantasy short story from J.A. Andrews filled with beautiful magic, deep characters, and themes of hope. The Shadowed Blade Part 1 is narrated by Karyne Norton. Important Links: The Author: J.A. Andrews' website; Find her Keeper Chronicles series here! Check out her other episode here! The Narrator: Ka…

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The Pursuit of Safety — At What Cost? (with Jeremy Lundgren) 30:32

4h ago30:32

30:32

Does God promise to always keep us safe? What does the Bible have to say about our pursuit of safety for ourselves and our kids? How can the pursuit of safety become a form of idolatry in our lives? We’ll discuss these questions and more with our guest, Talbot grad Jeremy Lundgren in his new book, The Pursuit of Safety: A Theology of Danger, Risk a…

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[BONUS] An Ex-Abortion Doctor Shares Her Story (with Catherine Wheeler) 1:12:09

4d ago1:12:09

1:12:09

Why would an abortion doctor change her mind about the morality of abortion and become a Christian? On this bonus episode of the Think Biblically podcast, Dr. Catherine Wheeler shares her compelling and powerful story of redemption and transformation from an abortionist to a pro-life activist. If you want to watch this episode in person, please vis…

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KRWC Spotlight Extra 07/29/25 11:32

7d ago11:32

11:32

Tim Matthews talks with Brad Elo and Avery Russek with the Buffalo Arts Council.

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KRWC Spotlight 07/29/25 20:52

7d ago20:52

20:52

Tim Matthews talks with representatives with Wright County Community Action.

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KRWC Throwback: Kitchen Medley with Darlene Dixon (Feb. 1997) 39:02

7d ago39:02

39:02

An episode of Kitchen Medley with host Darlene Dixon, taped and aired on KRWC Radio in February 1997.

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Scrolling Ourselves to Death (with Brett McCracken) 34:55

7d ago34:55

34:55

Screens and social media have reshaped the world and our minds, bringing an appetite for distraction, loneliness, and increased rates of mental health challenges. It is time for Christians to rethink their relationship with screens and to consider what it means to live faithfully in our screen-dominated world. Our guest today, Brett McCracken, is t…

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[BONUS] Does the Church Need "Queering"? (with Brandan Robertson) 1:30:59

11d ago1:30:59

1:30:59

Does the church need a "queer revolution"? Do we need a new reformation akin to the Protestant Reformation? In this discussion, Sean talks with author and progressive pastor Brandan Robertson about his new book Queer & Christian. They have a friendly debate about their different moral and theological frameworks and then discuss key biblical passage…

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Why Religion Went Obsolete (with Christian Smith) 33:00

13d ago33:00

33:00

Has traditional faith become obsolete in America? And if so, what are the main contributing factors? Until now, there has not been a thorough sociological analysis of the various factors contributing to the demise of religion in America since the 1990’s. In this interview, rooted in his latest book Why Religion Went Obsolete, Dr. Smith offers a 30,…

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KRWC Spotlight 07/18/25 21:14

18d ago21:14

21:14

Tim Matthews speaks with cast members of HLWW Theater Art's production of Oklahoma! In Concert. (Part 2)

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KRWC Book Club 07/17/25 22:36

18d ago22:36

22:36

Our guest author this month is A.R. Stern.

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[BONUS] Deadpool Creator Talks Faith and Comics (with Rob Liefeld) 1:27:48

18d ago1:27:48

1:27:48

What happens when a comic book legend sits down to talk about faith? Sean got to interview Rob Liefeld, creator of Deadpool, Cable, and many iconic Marvel characters, to explore the intersection of faith, creativity, and culture. Rob and I discuss his journey in the comic book world and the creation of Deadpool, how his Christian faith has shaped h…

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KRWC Spotlight Extra 07/16/25 17:28

20d ago17:28

17:28

Tim Matthews chats with cast members of HLWW Theater Art's production of Oklahoma! In Concert.

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Living as Outsiders in Our Culture (with Patrick Miller) 31:57

21d ago31:57

31:57

What does it mean that the Christian is an outsider in one’s community? How do we engage our divisive culture well and faithfully at the same time? What might your particular style for cultural engagement be? We’ll answer these questions and more with our guest, pastor Patrick Miller, around his new book, Joyful Outsiders: Six Ways to Live Like Jes…

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[BONUS] Debating Miracles (with Paul Rinzler) 1:20:13

25d ago1:20:13

1:20:13

In this bonus episode, Sean discusses the possibility of miracles with atheist professor Paul Rinzler. This conversation was part of the Veritas Forum at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in the spring of 2025. McDowell and Rinzler discuss the evidence for miracles and whether or not it is reasonable to believe in the supernatural today. If you want to watc…

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KRWC Spotlight 07/09/25 15:31

27d ago15:31

15:31

On our monthly public health Spotlight, Jake Leither talks with representatives with Central Minnesota Council on Aging and Senior Linkage Line.

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Family Unfriendly (with Tim Carney) 31:40

28d ago31:40

31:40

Parents are spending more time with their kids than in the past, and yet kids are less happy and less healthy. Given that the population of children is shrinking at an alarming rate, we need to figure out what is going on. Could it be that our culture is making raising kids harder than it needs to be? That is the suggestion of our guest today, Tim …

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KRWC Spotlight 07/01/25 22:25

1M ago22:25

22:25

Tim Matthews talks with the Delano Royalty.

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Engaging Controversial Issues Without Getting Too Emotional (with Tim Pickavance) 37:30

1M ago37:30

37:30

How do we engage our friends, family and others around controversial issues, particularly those in science? Why do these controversial issues trigger emotional responses and how do we manage our emotions in these discussions? We’ll discuss these questions and more with our guest, Talbot colleague in philosophy, Dr. Tim Pickavance around some new re…

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KRWC Spotlight 06/27/25 17:36

1M ago17:36

17:36

Jake Leither chats with Geoff Welles with the Wright County Historical Society.

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Cultural Update: Why Don't We Feel We're Thriving?; The End of Rainbow Capitalism; Democratic Socialism 57:21

1M ago57:21

57:21

This week, Scott is joined by Talbot professor Thaddeus Williams to discuss: Why Don’t We Feel We're Thriving? — Despite living in the most prosperous era of human history, many Americans feel anxious and discontent. The End of Rainbow Capitalism? — Major corporations are backing away from Pride Month sponsorships. The discussion unpacks “rainbow c…

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Understanding Critical Theory (with Carl Trueman) 24:53

1M ago24:53

24:53

What is critical theory and why is it so vital for Christians to understand today? What are its historical roots and where do we see it manifest today? Carl Trueman is one of the leading Christian social critics today and he has a new book To Change All Worlds. Sean and Scott talk with him about the motivation behind the book, why it is so timely f…

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Cultural Update: Regretting Smartphones; Can Moms Have It All?; Assisted Suicide and the Slippery Slope 1:01:05

2M ago1:01:05

1:01:05

This week, Scott is joined by Erik Thoennes, Professor of Theology at Talbot School of Theology. Smartphone Regret Among Parents: A new survey reveals most parents regret giving their kids smartphones and social media too early—many now see platforms like TikTok and Snapchat as more harmful than alcohol or even guns. Assisted Suicide and the Slippe…

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Medicine’s Wrong Turn? (with Brent Waters) 29:19

2M ago29:19

29:19

Despite medicine’s remarkable advances, has it actually taken a wrong turn and lost something pretty important? What is the dominant worldview of medicine and health care today and how has that affected both patients and health care providers? What are the virtues that should govern health care to get it back on track? We’ll answer these questions …

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Cultural Update: Selecting embryos; AI romantic chatbots; Is sunlight and fresh air a human right? 56:35

2M ago56:35

56:35

This week, Scott and guest host Carmen Imes discuss: Can AI romantic chatbots become dangerously addictive? Exploring the emotional and ethical consequences of these pseudo-relationships. What do couples do with leftover embryos after IVF? A Psychology Today article opens a discussion on grief, responsibility, and the image of God. New genetic scre…

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Work and the Meaning of Life (with David Bahnsen) 35:39

2M ago35:39

35:39

How is work connected to one’s purpose and meaning in life? What can churches do to foster a biblical view of work? How do certain lower paying jobs contribute to a person’s sense of purpose? We’ll answer these and more with our guest David Bahnsen around his new book Full Time: Work and the Meaning of Life. David Bahnsen is the Managing Partner an…

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KRWC Spotlight Extra 06/10/25 20:46

2M ago20:46

20:46

Tim Matthews talks with Jerry Neisen and Jim Wedell with Fishing Klinic for Kids

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2025 Finding Fantasy Reads Awards [Bonus episode] 7:47

2M ago7:47

7:47

In this episode you'll hear which stories and authors were most played and most appreciated for Season Two. Looking for something else to listen to while waiting for Season 3 to start on August 6th? Check out Karyne's audiobook podcast, where you can listen to her entire debut epic fantasy novel for free: Blood of the Stars. Enjoying the podcast? C…

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KRWC Spotlight 06/09/25 22:58

2M ago22:58

22:58

Tim Matthews talks with Wright County Dairy Princess and Princess Kay Finalist Malorie Thorson.

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KRWC Spotlight 06/06/25 17:00

2M ago17:00

17:00

Tim Matthews talks with Adam Leiferman about progress on the new Buffalo Community Center.

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Cultural Update: Is Therapy Causing Childlessness?; Gene Editing Moratorium; Charismatic Christianity's Growth 1:03:50

2M ago1:03:50

1:03:50

This week: Therapy Culture & Childlessness – Sean and Scott discuss a New York Times article suggesting that the rise in childlessness among Millennials and Gen Z may be linked to therapeutic culture and a fear of repeating parental mistakes. Charismatic Christianity's Growth – A look at why charismatic and Pentecostal Christianity is the fastest-g…

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AI: Prospects and Perils (with Yohan Lee) 40:46

2M ago40:46

40:46

How should we think biblically about AI? What are some of the exciting prospects for AI in the future? What should make us nervous about some of the uses of AI that are growing rapidly? We'll discuss these questions and more with our guest, Dr. Yohan Lee, Associate Dean of Technology here at Biola. Dr. Yohan Lee holds the Promod and Dorcas Haque En…

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Answering Your Questions! 46:57

2M ago46:57

46:57

We got so many great questions from our listeners and we only have time for 2-3 in the Weekly Cultural Update. We have quite a backlog so we're devoting this episode entirely to your insightful questions. We'll cover things like How do we disciple our children? Was there animal violence before the Fall? What if education reform leaves behind kids t…

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The Hunter of Muirwood by Jeff Wheeler [Epic fantasy short story] 36:41

2M ago36:41

36:41

In this episode you'll hear an epic fantasy short story from Jeff Wheeler, a Wall Street Journal best-selling author. The Hunter of Muirwood is narrated by Paeter Frandsen. Important Links: The Author: Jeff Wheeler's website, where you can get The Hunter of Muirwood for free The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website This month’s giveaway Vote for you…

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The State of the Persecuted Church Today (with Brian Orme) 30:17

2M ago30:17

30:17

What parts of the world are the most challenging for believers today? How has the relative comfort of American Christianity impacted spiritual growth, compared to communities experiencing persecution? What habits could American Christian adopt to more regularly remember and support our persecuted brothers and sisters around the world? We'll answer …

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Cultural Update: Non-Consensual Intimate Imagery; Colorado Gender Laws; A Braindead Pregnant Woman Kept on Life Support; Personalized Gene-Editing 59:50

2M ago59:50

59:50

New federal law targets the removal of deepfakes and non-consensual intimate imagery online. Colorado law sparks controversy over parental rights and biblical views on sex and gender. Georgia hospital keeps a brain-dead woman on life support due to state laws. The world's first gene-editing treatment used to heal a one-week-old baby. ========== Thi…

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KRWC Spotlight 05/21/25 21:23

3M ago21:23

21:23

Kendell Kubasch talks with Wright County Commissioner Derek Vetsch.

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Wind and Silk by Alice Ivinya [Romantic Fantasy] 56:27

3M ago56:27

56:27

In this episode you'll hear a short story from Alice Ivinya steeped in rich culture with unique magic. Wind and Silk is narrated by Karyne Norton. Important Links: The Author: Alice Ivinya's website; Her latest book: Ties of Deception, which is part of the Tethered Hearts multi-author series; Sign up for her newsletter here! The Narrator: Karyne No…

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Thinking Biblically about Exercise (with David Mathis) 35:25

3M ago35:25

35:25

Why would a pastor write a theological book on exercise? Would Jesus exercise if he were here bodily today? What does the Bible say about exercise and physical activity? And are Christians sinning if they don't exercise? These are a few of the questions Sean and Scott explore with pastor David Mathis, author of the new book A Little Theology of Exe…

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Cultural Update: Are Young Men Lost?; Physician's Critique of Assisted Suicide; Pornhub's Secrets 59:38

3M ago59:38

59:38

This week: Are Young Men Lost or Returning to Faith? A deep dive into seemingly contradictory studies on young men: while many are falling behind in education and mental health, others are returning to church and discovering faith through the Bible, not institutional religion. The Role of Fathers and Masculinity Sean and Scott discuss how the absen…

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Four Havok Fairy Tales by H.L. Davis [Fairy Tale Flash Fiction] 32:17

3M ago32:17

32:17

In this episode you'll hear four fairy tale flash fiction stories from H.L. Davis. The stories are narrated by Paeter Frandsen and Karyne Norton. Important Links: The Author: H.L. Davis' substack and H.L. Davis' Instagram and Havok's latest anthology The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's website The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website This month’s giveaway…

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Is Empathy a Sin? (with Tim Muehlhoff) 59:09

3M ago59:09

59:09

Is empathy being weaponized by Progressives to manipulate Christians into adopting certain ethical and political views? Is empathy a virtue, or merely an emotion that is sometimes a valuable and important means of loving people? There have been a myriad of Christians books and podcasts on this topic, and so Sean has invited Biola communications pro…

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Work Wright Radio 05/12/25 23:41

3M ago23:41

23:41

Hosted by Tim Zipoy, Business Service Coordinator for Wright and Sherburne Counties at Central Minnesota Jobs & Training Services. Join Tim as he highlights opportunities for employment and a better quality of life in and around Wright County!

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KRWC Spotlight 05/09/25 19:46

3M ago19:46

19:46

Tim Matthews talks with Dennis Nelson and Stephanie Lucken with the Wright County Horticultural Society.

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Cultural Update: New Pope, Supreme Court Hears Case on Religious Charter Schools, New Successful Argument Against Transgenderism 1:01:17

3M ago1:01:17

1:01:17

This Week's Topics: A New Pope has been chosen by the Catholic Church The Supreme Court hears a case about government funding for a Catholic charter school in Oklahoma a new successful argument against transgenderism that Christians need to be aware of A wild conversation about race on the Piers Morgan Show offers important lessons for Christians t…

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The Dragon Between Worlds by TE Bradford [Fantasy Short Story] 55:34

3M ago55:34

55:34

In this episode you'll hear a short story from TE Bradford that explores the significant moment in a young man's life when he can choose to become the hero or the villain. The Dragon Between Worlds is narrated by Paeter Frandsen. Important Links: The Author: TE Bradford's website or Follow TE BRadford on Amazon The Narrator: Paeter Frandsen's websi…

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Thinking Biblically About Disability (with Chris Ralston) 36:26

3M ago36:26

36:26

Why does God allow disabilities? What is the point of someone's disability? What is disability theology, and what are the implications of this for the church? In what sense will disabilities be healed when we meet the Lord? We’ll answer these questions and more with our guest, Dr Chris Ralston. Guest Bio: D. Christopher Ralston (PhD Rice University…

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KRWC Spotlight 05/02/25 15:31

3M ago15:31

15:31

Jake Leither chats with Adam Leiferman with the Buffalo Community Center about the progress being made at the new location.

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Cultural Update: The Abortion Pill Harms Women; Dads Are Spending More Time With Their Kids 58:33

3M ago58:33

58:33

This week's topics: Abortion Pill Study: A massive study reveals serious health risks linked to the abortion pill mifepristone, with adverse events 22 times higher than FDA estimates—raising ethical and philosophical concerns about privacy, safety, and the personhood of the unborn. Fathers Post-COVID: New research shows American dads are spending m…

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A Tooth for Trulian by AD Uhlar [YA Fantasy Short Story] 29:35

3M ago29:35

29:35

In this episode you'll hear an adventurous short story from A.D. Uhlar that pulls at the heartstrings with a girl on a mission to protect her younger sister. A Tooth for Trulian is narrated by Karyne Norton. Important Links: The Author: A.D. Uhlar's website The Narrator: Karyne Norton's website Instructions on how to subscribe to the podcast Enjoyi…

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