Best Oliphint Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 17 - Dr. Brandon Warmke: The Massive Moral Failures of Academia 1:34:25

25d ago1:34:25

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Brandon Warmke will be Associate Professor of Humanities at the Hamilton School of Classical and Civic Education at the University of Florida starting in Fall 2025. He is currently Associate Professor of Philosophy at Bowling Green State University and was, during the 2023–2024 academic year, a visiting fellow at the Benson Center for the Study of …

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Episode 16 - How Colleges Actually Work 14:35

1M ago14:35

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Few people know how colleges work. What does "R1" mean? How are professors incentivized? Why do graduate students teach college courses? What's a SLAC? Dr. Jared Oliphint is the founder of Selling Plato (www.sellingplato.com), received his PhD in philosophy, and teaches philosophy at the college level. His published work has focused on metaphysics,…

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How do I know the resurrection is real? | Feat. Rev. Adam Hamilton 36:26

1M ago36:26

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The ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, hosted by Rohini Drake, is dedicated to the stories, themes, and questions of our faith. We conclude season 11 by unpacking Adam Hamilton’s book, “Wrestling with Doubt: Finding Faith” and asking the question, “How do I know the resurrection is real?”. Please join us for this encouraging conversation between Rev. Adam…

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Why do the innocent suffer? | Feat. Pastor Allison and Sesame Drake 28:42

2M ago28:42

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The ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, hosted by Rohini Drake, is dedicated to the stories, themes, and questions of our faith. We continue season 11 by unpacking Adam Hamilton’s book, “Wrestling with Doubt: Finding Faith” and asking the question, “Why do the innocent suffer?”. Please join us for this deeply moving conversation between Pastor Allison Jean…

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Dr. Nathan Howard - Reasons Why We Do What We Do 1:35:40

2M ago1:35:40

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Dr. Nathan Howard is an assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto, specialized in moral philosophy, particularly concerning questions at the intersection of ethical theory and practical reasoning about the nature of moral motivation and the role of virtue in ethical life. Chapters 00:00 The Intersection of Eth…

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Why do prayers sometimes go unanswered? | Feat. Pastors Cheryl and Scott 27:53

2M ago27:53

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The ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, hosted by Rohini Drake, is dedicated to the stories, themes, and questions of our faith. We continue season 11 by unpacking Adam Hamilton’s book, “Wrestling with Doubt: Finding Faith” and asking the question, “Why do my prayers sometimes go unanswered?” Please join us for this reassuring conversation between Pastor C…

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Is heaven real? | Feat. Dr. Clayton Oliphint 26:59

2M ago26:59

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The ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, hosted by Rohini Drake, is dedicated to the stories, themes, and questions of our faith. We continue season 11 by unpacking Adam Hamilton’s book, “Wrestling with Doubt: Finding Faith” and asking the question, “Is heaven real?” Please join us for this thought-provoking conversation between Dr. Clayton Oliphint and Roh…

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Dr. Gillian Russell - Virtual Reality, Martial Arts, and Logic 1:25:49

2M ago1:25:49

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Dr. Gillian Russell is Professor of Philosophy at the Australian National University, as well as a visiting Professorial Fellow at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. She works mostly in the philosophy of language and logic, and is the author of Barriers to Entailment: Hume’s Law and other Limits on Logical Consequence and Truth in Virtue of …

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Are all non-Christians going to hell? | Feat. Rev. Allison Jean 27:19

2M ago27:19

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The ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, hosted by Rohini Drake, is dedicated to the stories, themes, and questions of our faith. We continue season 11 by unpacking Adam Hamilton’s book, “Wrestling with Doubt: Finding Faith” and asking the question, “Are all non-Christians going to hell?” Please join us for this intriguing conversation between Rev. Allison …

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Should I trust the Bible? | Feat. Dr. Dan Flanagan and Sesame Drake 27:21

3M ago27:21

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The ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, hosted by Rohini Drake, is dedicated to the stories, themes, and questions of our faith. We continue season 11 by unpacking Adam Hamilton’s book, “Wrestling with Doubt: Finding Faith” and asking the question, “Is the Bible really the Good Book?” Please join us for this incredible conversation between Dr. Dan Flanagan…

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Episode 13 - Dr. Megan Fritts - Academia Has a Parenting Problem 1:21:34

3M ago1:21:34

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Dr. Megan Fritts is an assistant professor of philosophy at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She specializes in the areas of ethics, action theory, philosophy of technology, and religious existentialism. Along with her husband, Frank, Megan also hosts and produces the podcast Philosophy on the Fringes. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podc…

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Is there a God? | Feat. Adam Hamilton 38:42

3M ago38:42

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The ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, hosted by Rohini Drake, is dedicated to the stories, themes, and questions of our faith. We kick off season 11 by unpacking Adam Hamilton’s book, “Wrestling with Doubt: Finding Faith” and asking the question, “Is there a God?” Please join us for this riveting conversation between Rev. Adam Hamilton, Dr. Clayton Oliph…

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Episode 12 - Dr. Randal Baker and The World-Changing Weight Loss Device 1:17:15

3M ago1:17:15

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Dr. Randal Baker (MD, FACS) is a bariatric surgeon, specializing in obesity and weight loss. Well lover a decade ago, Dr. Baker developed a potentially world-changing weight loss device called the Full Sense Device, which is now pending approval with the FDA. Read more about how revolutionary this device is at the links below.Chapters 00:00 Introdu…

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Episode 11 - Dr. Marcus Arvan, The Philosophy Career Guru 1:27:17

4M ago1:27:17

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Dr. Marcus Arvan is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Tampa. He received his PhD from the University of Arizona and works in ethics, social-political philosophy, cognitive science, philosophy of AI, and metaphysics. He published his first book, Rightness as Fairness: A Moral and Political Theory, in 2016 and his second book, Ne…

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Worship Series Recap - Who(se) We Are 32:53

4M ago32:53

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On this special recap episode, our host Rohini Drake is joined by Pastors Clayton Oliphint and Allison Jean to break down our most recent worship series, Who(se) We Are. They discuss themes and stories that emerged during the series, as well as some ideas that ended up on the cutting room floor. Don’t miss this deeper dive into the core values we h…

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Dr. Sarah Jane Murray - Hollywood Meets Medieval Philosophy 1:53:53

4M ago1:53:53

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Dr. Sarah Jane Murray (Ph.D., Princeton) is an award-winning Professor of Great Texts & Creative Writing at Baylor University and EMMY®-nominated filmmaker with work distributed by PBS, Netflix, Amazon, and the New York Times. Supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities and American Philosophical Society, her research explores the origin…

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Dr. Edward Zalta - Behind the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy 1:10:34

7M ago1:10:34

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Dr. Edward Zalta served as Principal Editor of the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy from 1995 to 2022, and now serves as Co-Principal Editor. He is a Senior Research Scholar in the Philosophy Department at Stanford University. His research specialties include Metaphysics and Epistemology, Philosophy of Mathematics, Philosophical Logic/Philosophy…

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How is a restaurant giving kids a second chance? | Café Momentum 33:11

7M ago33:11

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In this inspiring episode, we spotlight Cafe Momentum, a remarkable restaurant with a mission beyond serving great food. Discover how they are transforming the lives of justice-involved youth by offering them a second chance through education, mentorship, and life-skills training. Join co-hosts Rohini Drake and Pastor Clayton Oliphint as we hear po…

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Can food bring diverse communities together? | Dialogue Institute Dallas 26:12

7M ago26:12

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In this captivating episode of the “More Than Sunday” podcast, we visit the Dialogue Institute Dallas to sit down with Beril Berk and Emrah Aktepe, two passionate leaders finding creative, meaningful, and delicious ways to bring the local community together through food. From shared meals to cultural exchange events, they’re using the power of food…

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Dr. Jared Oliphint - So You Want to Do a PhD in Philosophy? 38:11

7M ago38:11

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Dr. Jared Oliphint is the founder of Selling Plato (www.sellingplato.com), received his PhD in philosophy, and teaches philosophy at the college level. His published work has focused on metaphysics, philosophy of language, conceptual engineering, social ontology, and metaethics.📬 FREE Selling Plato’s Dialogues: Subscribe to the weekly newsletter at…

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What can an alcohol-free community look like? | Beyond the Bar 25:02

7M ago25:02

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In this episode, we dive into an inspiring conversation with Beyond the Bar, a groundbreaking business transforming social spaces and community by offering non-alcoholic and zero-proof spirits for those choosing to take part in an alcohol-free lifestyle. Whether you’re exploring sobriety, cutting back, or have questions about the "sober-curious" mo…

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Have you ever had a Mooncake? | Jeng Chi 30:56

7M ago30:56

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In this special episode, we dive into the heart of a family-owned restaurant that is a cornerstone of its community, Jeng Chi! We go through a journey through generations with hosts Rohini Drake and Clayton Oliphint as we learn how a rich cultural heritage, the importance of family bonds, and the secrets behind beloved mooncakes come together to cr…

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Dr. Christian Miller - Why is the Virtue of Honesty So Neglected Within Philosophy? 1:14:04

8M ago1:14:04

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Dr. Christian Miller is the A. C. Reid Professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest University. His main areas of research are meta-ethics, moral psychology, moral character, action theory, and philosophy of religion. He directed the Honesty Project (honestyproject.wfu.edu), funded by a $4.4 million grant from the John Templeton Foundation. He was the Ph…

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How is a bakeshop building community? | Maricsa Trejo 27:59

8M ago27:59

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In this heartwarming episode that kicks off Season 10 of the “More Than Sunday” Podcast, we step inside a unique bakeshop where love is baked into every loaf. We meet Maricsa Trejo, owner of La Casita Bakeshop, who is not only passionate about her craft but also about creating a space where everyone feels at home. From rich cultural recipes to shar…

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Andy Blitz - The Slipnutz, Working with Conan, and A Life of Comedy 1:31:18

8M ago1:31:18

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Andy Blitz is a standup comic and was a writer and performer for Late Night with Conan O’Brien for many years, worked on the shows Human Giant, Review, Important Things with Demetri Martin, and many other projects.We talked about his legendary Late Night sketch, “The Slipnutz” (link below) and opening for Slipknot, his early days of comedy, what it…

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Parker Settecase - YouTube Lessons, Journaling, and Marketing Philosophy 1:40:11

9M ago1:40:11

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Parker Settecase is a professional YouTuber (with three master's degrees) who hosts a channel called ParkNotes with almost 200,000 subscribers.He hosts several other channels, including Parker's Pensées, where he has longform conversations on philosophy and theology.Parker's substack: parknotes.substack.comParkNotes channel: https://www.youtube.com…

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Dr. Kevin Zollman on How to Apply Game Theory to Parenting, Poker, and Life 59:35

9M ago59:35

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Dr. Kevin Zollman is the Herbert A. Simon Professor of Philosophy and Social and Decision Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University, and the director of the Institute for Complex Social Dynamics. His research focuses on game theory, agent based modeling, and the philosophy of science. He is co-author with Paul Raeburn of The Game Theorist's Guide to P…

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Tom Ryan - A Philosophical Look at Standup Comedy 1:40:21

9M ago1:40:21

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Tom Ryan is a New York-based standup comic who has appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman and played venues like Carnegie Hall. He has been featured on Showtime, A&E, Comedy Central, and NBC, and has opened for B.B. King, Natalie Cole, Jeff Beck, Earth, Wind and Fire, Aretha Franklin, Tim Allen, Steven Wright, Brian Regan, Gary Gulman, Denn…

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Episode 02 - Dr. Sabrina Little - An Ultramarathoner Meets Philosophy 1:17:07

10M ago1:17:07

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Dr. Sabrina Little is an ultramarathon multi-time national champion, silver medalist, a previous ultramarathon record holder, and a philosophy assistant professor in the department of Leadership and American Studies at Christopher Newport University. Her main areas of interest are virtue ethics, moral psychology, and classical philosophy.🔗 Links fr…

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Episode 01 - Dr. Tom Morris on the Usefulness of Philosophy 1:27:03

10M ago1:27:03

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Dr. Tom Morris is one of the world's top public philosophers and pioneering business thinkers. authoring over 30 books, including If Aristotle Ran General Motors and Stoicism for Dummies. He was a Morehead-Cain Scholar at the University of North Carolina where he graduated with honors in Religious Studies, and then went on to Yale University where …

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Episode 00 - Welcome to Selling Plato 1:41

11M ago1:41

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Welcome to Selling Plato! Subscribe to listen to the first episode premiering July 25.Watch: www.youtube.com/@SellingPlato📬 FREE Selling Plato's Dialogues newsletter: https://sellingplato.ck.page/6605bfed6f🏛️ Learn formal logic at Selling Plato’s Academy: https://jared-oliphint-s-school.teachable.com/p/introduction-to-logic📲 Connect on:X: https://x…

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Can our differences make a difference? | Ashley Brundage 30:34

1y ago30:34

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In this season of the ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, we're partnering with Austin Street Center to better understand homelessness, advocacy, and empowerment. Hosts Rohini Drake, Director of Online Ministry at First United Methodist Church Richardson, and Daniel Roby, CEO of Austin Street Center, are joined by a new guest each week. In this episode, we…

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How can we work together to help end homelessness? | Wayne Walker 29:32

1y ago29:32

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In this season of the ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, we're partnering with Austin Street Center to better understand homelessness, advocacy, and empowerment. Hosts Rohini Drake, Director of Online Ministry at First United Methodist Church Richardson, and Daniel Roby, CEO of Austin Street Center, are joined by a new guest each week. In this episode, we…

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Homeless but not hopeless: A conversation with Norm Hitzges 33:37

1y ago33:37

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In this season of the ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, we're partnering with Austin Street Center to better understand homelessness, advocacy, and empowerment. Hosts Rohini Drake, Director of Online Ministry at First United Methodist Church Richardson, and Daniel Roby, CEO of Austin Street Center, are joined by a new guest each week. In this episode, we…

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What can I do to help end homelessness? | Chris & Ashlee Kleinert 32:55

1y ago32:55

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In this season of the ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, we're partnering with Austin Street Center to better understand homelessness, advocacy, and empowerment. Hosts Rohini Drake, Director of Online Ministry at First United Methodist Church Richardson, and Daniel Roby, CEO of Austin Street Center, are joined by a new guest each week. In this episode, we…

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What am I misunderstanding about homelessness? | Dustin Perkins 30:24

1y ago30:24

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In this season of the ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, we're partnering with Austin Street Center to better understand homelessness, advocacy, and empowerment. Hosts Rohini Drake, Director of Online Ministry at First United Methodist Church Richardson, and Daniel Roby, CEO of Austin Street Center, are joined by a new guest each week. In this episode, we…

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What happens at Austin Street Center? | Anthony Proctor & Daniel Roby 20:01

1y ago20:01

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In this season of the ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, we're partnering with Austin Street Center to better understand homelessness, advocacy, and empowerment. Hosts Rohini Drake, Director of Online Ministry at First United Methodist Church Richardson, and Daniel Roby, CEO of Austin Street Center, are joined by a new guest each week. In this episode, we…

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How can I become an influencer? | Dr. Clayton Oliphint 33:28

1+ y ago33:28

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The ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, hosted by Rohini Drake, is dedicated to the stories, themes, and questions of our faith. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Clayton Oliphint and guest co-host Eric Czechowski to explore what it means to be an influencer and how our surroundings can be influencing us. Please join us for this exciting conversation a…

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How can I be curious and not judgemental? | Rev. Jessie Light-Wells 25:51

1+ y ago25:51

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The ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, hosted by Rohini Drake, is dedicated to the stories, themes, and questions of our faith. In this episode, we sit down with Rev. Jessie Light-Wells and guest co-host Eric Czechowski to learn more about UKirk SMU and how providing grace, understanding and support can lead to beautiful growth both personally and in rela…

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How can I be more compassionate? | Daniel Roby & Dr. Clayton Oliphint 26:37

1+ y ago26:37

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The ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, hosted by Rohini Drake, is dedicated to the stories, themes, and questions of our faith. In this episode, we sit down with Daniel Roby, CEO of Austin Street Center and Pastor Clayton to learn more about how Austin Street Center supports those in need of safe temporary housing as they work towards their goal of perman…

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How can I make this world more inclusive? | Hollis Owens & Blake Lindsay 27:41

1+ y ago27:41

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This episode of the ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, hosted by Rohini Drake, is dedicated to the stories, themes, and questions of our faith. In this episode, we sit down with Hollis and Blake of the “To Be Like Me” organization, which is a trailblazing group dedicated to educating children about different types of disabilities. Please join us in this e…

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How can I find connection in a disconnected world? | Casper ter Kuile 28:40

1+ y ago28:40

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This episode of the ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, hosted by Rohini Drake and Eric Czechowski, is dedicated to the stories, themes, and questions of our faith. In this episode, we explore how spiritual principles and relational meditation can enrich relationships and provide a deeper sense of purpose, empathy, and connection within our communities and…

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Celebrating Episode 100 | Feat. Rohini, Julie, Eric, and Josh 42:38

1+ y ago42:38

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The ‘More Than Sunday’ podcast, hosted by Rohini Drake, is dedicated to the stories, themes, and questions of our faith. As we kick off season 8 and celebrate our 100th episode, we want to take a trip back to the beginning of this journey and learn how the idea for ‘More Than Sunday’ started and how it’s evolved and adapted over each season since. …

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Shiny Happy People: Part 2 25:44

2y ago25:44

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Dave hosts Don Veinot (Midwest Outreach, Inc) to discuss the streaming sensation, Shiny Happy People. Links to referenced articles: https://midwestoutreach.org/2023/06/08/bill-gothard-and-the-unpaid-bills-of-the-church/ https://midwestoutreach.org/2023/06/15/tennessee-nut-picking/By Dave and Ray Ray

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Shiny Happy People: Part 1 26:41

2y ago26:41

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Dave hosts Don Veinot (Midwest Outreach, Inc) to discuss the streaming sensation, Shiny Happy People. Links to referenced articles: https://midwestoutreach.org/2023/06/08/bill-gothard-and-the-unpaid-bills-of-the-church/ https://midwestoutreach.org/2023/06/15/tennessee-nut-picking/By Dave and Ray Ray

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Why Sally Can’t Preach 56:49

2y ago56:49

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Dave and Ray Ray host Elder and Author, Jacob Tanner, about his new book "Why Sally Can't Preach" published by G3 ministries.By Dave and Ray Ray

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Episode 293 Meme Theology 44:52

2y ago44:52

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Dave and Ray Ray go into the Meme Studio to discuss theology and human dignity among other related things.By Dave and Ray Ray

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The Best SBC Intentions with Chuck Kelley: Part 2 39:48

2y ago39:48

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This is part two of a discussion with Dave and Ray Ray hosting Chuck Kelley, discussing matters of his book, "The Best Intentions: How a Plan to Revitalize the SBC Accelerated Its Decline."By Dave and Ray Ray

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The Best SBC Intentions with Chuck Kelley: Part 1 35:36

2y ago35:36

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This is part one of a discussion with Dave and Ray Ray hosting Chuck Kelley, discussing matters of his book, "The Best Intentions: How a Plan to Revitalize the SBC Accelerated Its Decline."By Dave and Ray Ray

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What does it look like when my church starts over? | Dr. Clayton Oliphint & Dr. Vic Casad 29:33

2y ago29:33

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In the More Than Sunday podcast, we tackle tough questions about faith that many people have but are often afraid to ask. In season 7, we asked our church family and listeners what questions they’ve been struggling with and each episode tackles a different tough question that came directly from you! In this episode our More Than Sunday host, Rohini…

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