Best Missionary Roundtable Podcasts (2025)

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103: Gilded Age Architect Richard Morris Hunt 44:08

2M ago44:08

44:08

In this episode, Boyd and Cathleen talk to Leslie Jones, Director of Museum Affairs and Chief Curator at The Preservation Society of Newport County, about the society's new exhibit: Richard Morris Hunt: In A New Light. Through the conversation we learned more about this important Gilded Age architect and his vision for American national identity th…

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Introducing New Hosts Boyd and Cathleen 7:42

2M ago7:42

7:42

Cathleen Cahill and Boyd Cothran introduce themselves and lay out their plans for the Gilded Age & Progressive Era podcast over the next few months, including an upcoming interview with Leslie Jones, curator of the Newport Preservation Society's new exhibit about Gilded Age architect Richard Morris Hunt. Cathleen and Boyd also offer their gratitude…

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Serving on a Church Planting Team - Blade Sbisa 1:16:42

3M ago1:16:42

1:16:42

Welcome back to Missionary Roundtable! In this episode I talk to Blade Sbisa, church planter to St. Louis, Missouri. Blade and his family are sent out of Living Faith in Lee's Summit, which was a church plant of Midtown Baptist Temple in Kansas City. I talk with Blade about what it is like being on a church planting team, and how a team member can …

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Update! 3:08

3M ago3:08

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Transitions and Flexibility in Missions Strategy - Justin Bedwell 1:19:30

4M ago1:19:30

1:19:30

Welcome back to Missionary Roundtable! In this episode I talk to Justin Bedwell. Justin and his family are missionaries in Zambia. Justin recently underwent a transition in his ministry as he felt the Lord guiding him in a new direction and strategy. We talk about what that transition was, how he navigated it, and how important it is to be flexible…

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Space to Grieve – A Conversation with Ben Ries 43:51

4M ago43:51

43:51

“[Grief] is going to stay there whether we want it to orrecognize it or not. Grief finds its way into our bones and if we don’t address it, if we don’t hold it, if we don’t find ways to metabolize it, it’ll remain and more times than not it comes out sideways.” Grief is a part of life, but too often, we don’t make space for it—especially in the chu…

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101st Episode: Anniversary and Update 8:46

4M ago8:46

8:46

This episode marks the show's anniversary and after nearly five years of production, host Michael Patrick Cullinane explains where the show might go from here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Preparation: Do the Hard Thing - Vinnie Nigro 1:21:55

4M ago1:21:55

1:21:55

Welcome back to Missionary Roundtable! In this episode I talk to Vinnie Nigro. He and his wife Meghan are missionaries to Kosovo, currently on the deputation and fundraising trail. Vinnie's story is one of redemption--from the jail cell, to salvation, to the mission field. Vinnie and Meghan spent a year in Albania as part of a missions internship. …

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When Coins were King 46:47

5M ago46:47

46:47

In the Gilded Age, the coinage of gold and silver had real implications for the economy. Mike Moran joins the show to discuss his latest book When Coins Were King and how the bonanza in mines had a reaction in the Treasury. Essential Reading: Michael Moran, When Coins Were King (2025). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Listening for God: A Conversation on Spiritual Direction – A Conversation with Mallory Wyckoff 44:36

5M ago44:36

44:36

There comes a time in every seeker’s life when the well runs dry, when prayer feels hollow, scripture feels distant, and the certainty that once steadied our steps begins to shift like sand beneath our feet. In those moments, we do not need more noise, more answers, or more tasks to complete. Weneed a companion; a wise and patient listener who can …

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Starlings: The Gilded Age Invasion 36:55

5M ago36:55

36:55

Have you ever hated a bird? Pigeons might come to mind, but America's most hated bird is the European Starling and they got their start on the continent in the 1880s. The environmental history of the Starling is a story about hubris and the unintended consequences of human meddling with non-native species. Author Mike Stark joins me to discuss his …

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Building the Metropolis 51:16

6M ago51:16

51:16

Construction history is entirely unfamiliar to most scholars, and yet it is a crucial part of urban history. Alexander Wood joins the show to discuss how New York City was built from blueprints to scaffolding to demolition. Essential Reading: Alexander Wood, Building the Metropolis: Architecture, Construction, and Labor in New York City, 1880–1935 …

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The Pacific's New Navies 54:24

6M ago54:24

54:24

Context is crucial and perspective is everything. Dr. Tommy Jamison's debut book about the growth of naval power in the Pacific is a wonderful addition to our understanding of Gilded Age security. We discuss the impact of Chile, Peru, China, and Japan on geopolitics and the US Navy. Essential Reading: Thomas Jamison, The Pacific's New Navies: An Oc…

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Roundtable: Native American Studies Today 1:33:10

7M ago1:33:10

1:33:10

Three expert scholars join the show to discuss the state of the field. My thanks to Dr. Cahill, Dr. Cothran, and Dr. Sweet. They have compiled important texts in the hope this bibliography can help aspiring minds to delver deeper. The full list is extensive and cannot be included in its entirety in the show notes, so please find a link to the compl…

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Women in the Valley of Kings 51:23

7M ago51:23

51:23

Who are the people who unearthed Egyptian antiquities and brought them to Western museums? Besides the countless male archaeologists we've heard about, several important women dug in the sands and their stories are an intersectional revelation. Kathleen Sheppard joins the show to talk about her book Women in the Valley of Kings. Essential Reading: …

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Team of Giants 47:27

7M ago47:27

47:27

The Spanish-American War has a central place in the history of American empire; it also launched the careers of Theodore Roosevelt, William Randolph Hearst, and Richard Harding Davis. It propelled the Lost Cause mythology and set American ambitions for the century to come. Matthew Bernstein joins the show to discuss his latest book on the subject, …

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Interpreting Christmas 44:30

8M ago44:30

44:30

With the holidays upon us, let's take a closer look at the Gilded Age traditions that define Christmas and other end-of-year celebrations. Joining me is Ken Turino and Max van Belgooy the co-authors of Interpreting Christmas and one of the book's contributors, Lenora Henson. Interpreting Christmas at Museums and Historic Sites takes a look at how t…

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Constructing Disability 45:11

8M ago45:11

45:11

The Great War transformed the world order, and it also revolutionized societies and individual experiences. In one of the year's most interesting books about the war's impact, Dr. Evan Sullivan explores the lives of blinded veterans and how their injuries completely changed the way we think about disability. Evan joins the show to discuss his book …

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Learning for Work 54:13

9M ago54:13

54:13

With the industrial revolution came a revolution in the education of Americans. In this episode, Connie Goddard discusses her latest book on the industrial education system that taught Americans how to do trades, skilled labor activities, and generally find work in factories and industrial jobs. Essential Reading: Connie Goddard, Learning for Work:…

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Gilded Age Mythology: A Roundtable 1:07:29

9M ago1:07:29

1:07:29

Presidential elections often serve as periodic demarcations from one historical epoch to another. 1876 has often been seen as the beginning of the Gilded Age. This roundtable episode brings together leading scholars of American law and politics to discuss the virtues and vices of this approach with the aim of determining if we can make sense of Ame…

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Spiritualism's Place 50:16

10M ago50:16

50:16

What do philanthropist Jane Stanford, author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln have in common? They all conducted séances. Spiritualism was popular in the Gilded Age, and Lily Dale, NY is the epicenter of the movement. From the voices that gave you Dig: A History Podcast comes Spiritualism's Place: Reformers, Seekers, and Sea…

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Imposter Heiress 41:59

10M ago41:59

41:59

I often say how similar the Gilded Age and Progressive Era is like our contemporary times. With this show, I take it back. Cassie Chadwick was able to swindle the banks in a way that would be impossible today. Listen to Annie Reed discuss her debut book, Imposter Heiress. Essential Reading: Annie Reed, Imposter Heiress: Cassie Chadwick, the Greates…

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Oil Cities 42:08

11M ago42:08

42:08

The heyday of the boomtowns of Northern Louisiana is long since passed, but their mark on the geography and environment still lingers. Henry Wiencek joins us to discuss his new book, Oil Cities, and the people who built, occupied, and abandoned these towns. Essential Reading: Henry Wiencek, Oil Cities: The Making of North Louisiana’s Boomtowns, 190…

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A Wonderful Career in Crime 42:26

11M ago42:26

42:26

While the Gilded Age led to the rise of robber barons and railroad tycoons, it also led to the proliferation of another type of character, the con artist. Frank Garmon Jr. joins us to discuss the life Charles Cowlam, a confidence man and charlatan who spent decades making his money by swindling everyone from prime ministers and presidents to workin…

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Christian Nationalism and Its Impact on the Church - A Conversation with Collin Packer 40:00

11M ago40:00

40:00

In this episode, hosts Cheryl Russell and Tiffany Dahlman dive into a critical and timely topic as they interview Collin Packer to explore a challenging topic that is on many of our minds in this season: Christian nationalism. We are just scratching the surface in this conversation as we discuss how Christian nationalism distorts the gospel, damage…

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Massacre in the Clouds 55:26

12M ago55:26

55:26

In early March 1906, the United States Army and the Filipino Constabulary attacked a insurgent outpost of Moros on the island of Jolo. Over 1,000 men, women, and children were killed in the battle, and less than two dozen Americans lost their lives. It was deemed an atrocity by all observers, even the soldiers that took part. Professor Kim Wagner r…

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Zouave Theaters 1:02:05

12M ago1:02:05

1:02:05

During the nineteenth century, the Zouave was everywhere. The uniform characterized by an open, collarless jacket, baggy trousers, and a fez, originated in French Algeria, but became common amongst military men in France, the United States, and the Papal States, taking on a life of its own. Historians Carol E. Harrison and Thomas J. Brown join us t…

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Exploring the Faith Lives of Emerging Adults - A Conversation with Sara Barton 46:47

1y ago46:47

46:47

In the latest episode of Discipleship Conversations, Cheryl Russell and Tiffany Dahlman, sit down with Dr. Sara Barton to delve into the spiritual lives of emerging adults. Drawing on over 20 years of experience in higher education as a university chaplain and campus minister, Sara shares her insights into the unique challenges and rewards of walki…

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Red Dead History 1:05:53

1y ago1:05:53

1:05:53

Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the best-selling video games of all time, but what is the history behind the game? Dr. Tore C. Olsson joins us to talk about the game itself, how video games are teaching American history, and what historians can learn from engaging with popular culture. Essential Reading: Tore Olsson, Red Dead's History: A Video Gam…

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American Anarchy 58:40

1y ago58:40

58:40

What is anarchy? In the Gilded Age, the United States felt the convulsions of several radical ideologies, but none as violent and complex as the anarchist movement. Dr. Michael Willrich joins the show to discuss the key personalities and episodes that gave rise to a new approach to criminal justice and immigration law. Essential Reading: Michael Wi…

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Becoming a Missionary Without Ever Leaving Town - A Conversation with Brandon Bell 41:00

1y ago41:00

41:00

How does one become a missionary without ever leaving the country or even leaving town? Brandon Bell might be wondering the same thing as he finds himself back in thetown where he went to college to become a coach and teacher. In this conversation we talk about Brandon’s journey of discipleship, how he got into ministry, his take on campus ministry…

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Compliments of Hamilton and Sargent 59:34

1y ago59:34

59:34

The Gilded Age West was a place to disappear for some. For Ray Hamilton and Jake Sargent - men from distinguished eastern families that sought privacy after scandals turned their lives apart - the West could not shield them from ongoing intrigue. Dr. Maura Jane Farrelly joins the show to talk about her latest book Compliments of Hamilton and Sargen…

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Roundtable: Birth of a Nation 1:26:23

1y ago1:26:23

1:26:23

One of the most controversial and innovative motion pictures in American history is D. W. Griffith's Birth of a Nation about the end of the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the Lost Cause mythology. Michael Connolly joins Dr. Robert Bland, Dr. Ashleigh Lawrence-Sanders, and Dr. Paul McEwan to discuss the way this film shaped, and continues to shape o…

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White Man's Work 51:11

1y ago51:11

51:11

The intersections of race and class or work and power has tantalizing effects on our understanding of history. It can reshape our appreciation of socio-cultural norms and the way we define the Gilded Age. Joseph Jewell's latest book White Man's Work: Race and Middle-Class Mobility into the Progressive Era takes the reader through the changing socia…

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De-Centered Leadership Insights from Pastor as Midwife - A Conversation with Dr. Shawna Songer Gaines 37:11

1y ago37:11

37:11

In this episode of Discipleship Conversations, hosts Steven Carrizal and Cheryl Russell are joined by Dr. Shawna Songer Gaines, lead pastor at Trevecca Christian Community and author of "Pastor as Midwife." Dr. Songer Gaines shares her unique perspective on how midwifery, one of the oldest vocations, provides a timeless and powerful metaphor for le…

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The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt 1:01:38

1y ago1:01:38

1:01:38

This episode is a feed drop from the Brattleboro Literary Cocktail Hour, a monthly event hosted by the Brattleboro Literary Festival. I am in conversation with Ed O'Keefe, the author of The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt: The Women who Created a President. Given Roosevelt's lifetime overlaps the Gilded Age and Progressive Era quite neatly, and the wom…

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Preserved: A Cultural History of the Funeral Home 1:09:06

1+ y ago1:09:06

1:09:06

SHOW SPONSOR SHGAPE & The Journal of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era: I have never thought of funeral directors as the preservationists of Gilded Age architecture, but they are. Thanks to Dr. Dean Lampros's cross-disciplinary research on the cultural history of these residential funeral parlours we see the remnants of the Gilded Age in the twent…

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De-mystifying Language Learning - James Fyffe 1:31:02

1+ y ago1:31:02

1:31:02

Welcome back to Missionary Roundtable! In this episode I talk to James Fyffe, former missionary and current pastor and professor at Midtown Baptist Temple and Living Faith Bible Institute in Kansas City, MO. In addition to English, James speaks Spanish and Urdu. Sometimes the topic of language learning can seem a bit mysterious to new and prospecti…

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Mining the Irish West 1:00:02

1+ y ago1:00:02

1:00:02

The Irish are best known for migrating to American cities along the east coast, notably Boston and New York. Dr. Alan Noonan joins the show to explain how the Irish also moved to the American West, and settled among mining communities in places like Butte and Virginia City. Noonan's narrative is rich with stories about race, class, religion, and im…

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Do We Need Entertainment at Strong Men's Conferences? 48:49

1+ y ago48:49

48:49

The picture used for this episode's publicity image or cover, depending on where you're seeing it, comes from an attempt to use AI to generate an image for me. Using a photograph of a matapalo, or strangler fig in English, known for its distinctive characteristic of enveloping and ultimately overpowering its host, as a metaphorical foundation, I as…

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Lessons Learned from a Missions Internship - Daniel Reid 1:23:26

1+ y ago1:23:26

1:23:26

Welcome back to Missionary Roundtable! In this episode I talk to Daniel Reid, who just recently completed a 7 month missionary internship with his family in Nepal. Daniel talks about how God led his family to do this, and how it almost all fell apart before they even left! Daniel recounts the lessons he learned about faith, serving and trusting God…

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Chasing Beauty 47:14

1+ y ago47:14

47:14

There are a few people that embody a period. Isabella Stewart Gardner knew many of the the movers and shakers of the Gilded Age and lived from 1840-1924. Her story, and her compulsion to buy the art of the age, makes her a great lens through which to understand the Gilded Age. Dr. Natalie Dykstra joins the show to discuss her latest biography of Be…

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A Burden, a Vision, a Calling - Thomas Harding 1:15:53

1+ y ago1:15:53

1:15:53

Welcome back to Missionary Roundtable! In this episode, I talk to my friend and church planter Thomas Harding. Thomas and his family are being sent out from his home church to plant a church in Portland, Oregon. We talk about about his story of God's preparation in his life, and we discuss what it means biblically and experientially for God to give…

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Missionary Diplomacy 52:46

1+ y ago52:46

52:46

Thousands of Christian missionaries left the United States in search of souls to save. They often found trouble. And almost always became non-governmental diplomats, whether as translators or unofficial representatives. Dr. Emily Conroy-Krutz joins the show to explain how they influenced international relations in unexpected ways. Essential Reading…

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Unveiling Vocational Formation - A Conversation with Dr. Chis Cobbler 48:43

1+ y ago48:43

48:43

Join us in this enlightening episode of Discipleship Conversations as we delve into the realm of vocational formation with Dr. Chris Cobbler, a seasoned missional theologian and the newly appointed executive director of the Center for Vocational Formation at ACU Dallas online. Dr. Cobbler brings a wealth of experience and passion to the table as he…

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The Money Kings 1:02:48

1+ y ago1:02:48

1:02:48

Jacob Schiff, Joseph Seligman, Marcus Goldman, and the Lehman Brothers have one thing in common. All were Jewish immigrants who made a fortune as financiers in the United States. Best-selling author and journalist Daniel Schulman tells their story and explains how left an indelible mark on American society. Essential Reading: Daniel Schulman, The M…

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Special Episode: 2 Complicated 4 History 1:03:39

1+ y ago1:03:39

1:03:39

In this special episode, The Gilded Age and Progressive Era is taken over by popular podcast 2 Complicated 4 History and hosts Dr Lynn Price Robbins and Isaac Loftus. 2 Complicated 4 History is a show that examines the "deleted scenes" of history. In each episode, a different guest bringing a fresh perspective to the history you thought you knew. T…

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Pax Economica 1:01:05

1+ y ago1:01:05

1:01:05

Economics might study trade, commerce, and financial markets, but the discipline explores human interaction as much as any other subject. The idea of free trade, especially the idea espoused by Richard Cobden, intersected with the millennial pursuit of peace like two halves of the same walnut. Marc William Palen joins the show to explain the legacy…

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Innovation, the Missional Call, and Reimagining Church - A Host Roundtable Discussion 44:56

1+ y ago44:56

44:56

Join hosts Tiffany Dahlman, Steven Carrizal, and Jeremy Hoover in the latest episode of "Discipleship Conversations," where they engage in a thought-provoking discussion on the pressing issue of church decline and the innovative ways that some Christian faith communities are responding. The hosts engage with an article by Chris Flanders from Missio…

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