Best Selected Prose Podcasts (2025)

Mukhtar Magauin is a Kazakh writer, publicist, translator, and researcher of Kazakh folklore. In 1997, he received an international award from the Foundation of Artists and Writers of Turkey “for services to the Turkic world.” The award was presented to him by the then-President of the Republic of Turkey, Suleyman Demirel. Magauin translated into K…

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“The Last Madamar” by Anuar Alimzhanov 17:52

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Anuar Alimzhanov was born on May 2, 1930, in the village of Karlygash in Taldykorgan region. He is considered one of the most prominent Kazakh writers of the late Soviet period. He wrote not only stories about the contemporary period, but also notable historical novels. In his story "The Last Madamar", Alimzhanov writes about Kazakh deserts, water …

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The Day the World Collapsed by Rollan Seisenbayev 21:24

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Rollan Seisenbayev, born October 11, 1946, in Semipalatinsk, is a prominent contemporary Kazakh writer, playwright, and translator. In addition to his literary activities, Seisenbayev is the founder of the Abai House in London, the Abai International Club, and the international literary magazine Amanat. He is the recipient of numerous international…

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White Aruana by Satimzhan Sanbayev 18:11

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Satimzhan Sanbayev is a Kazakh writer, film actor, and screenwriter. Born into the family of the prominent Kazakh teacher-educator Khamza Sanbayev, in 1967 he was invited to star in the film “The Road of a Thousand Miles.” During filming, he completed his first story, “White Aruana” (White Camel), which was published a year later in Prostor magazin…

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Unfortunate Jamal by Myrzhakyp Dulatov 14:22

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Myrzhakyp Dulatov was born on November 25, 1885. Dulatov's political creed was clearly articulated when, in 1909, he published his first collection of poetry, Oyan, Kazak! (Wake Up, Kazakh!). The copies in circulation were immediately confiscated—and in 1911 he was arrested. Dulatov became one of the leaders of Kazakh reformism and the national lib…

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Snow Girl by Oralkhan Bokeev 19:03

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Oralkhan Bokeev (September 28, 1943 – May 17, 1993) was a Kazakh writer, playwright, and journalist. A bright and sensitive writer, a master wordsmith, Bokeev told his stories vividly and with deep knowledge of human nature. The plots of his stories are based on memories of his homeland and the events of his youth. He was proud of and sincerely lov…

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Kokserek by Mukhtar Auezov 15:51

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Mukhtar Auezov (September 28, 1897–June 27, 1961) was a prominent Kazakh writer and an honored academic of the Soviet Union. Auezov's works had a major influence on the development of Kazakh literature. He wrote numerous essays, short stories, and plays (many of which have been translated into other languages) in different genres, but his greatest …

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The Key / The Inner Thermostat 14:19

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Send us a text I begin with the lyrics to one of my old songs narrated as a poem with a wonderful instrumental by Josh Woodward embedded with it. That lyric is entitled, "Spinning Spinning." Next I share two chapters from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge, entitled, "The Key" and "The Inner Thermostat." I finish with another Fanny Crosby lyric entitled, "…

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Irritation / Our Potent Minds 14:29

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Send us a text I begin with an old poem of mine entitled, "Summer Storm," then share two chapters from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge, entitled, "Irritation" and "Our Potent Minds." Finally I share another wonderful Fanny Crosby lyric entitled, "Jesus, Help Me." Support the show I'd love to hear from you! email: [email protected]…

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Play It Again, Sam 7:21

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Send us a text I begin today's short episode with my poem, "The Book That Really Matters" followed by a chapter from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge, entitled, "Play It Again, Sam," and finish with another Fanny Crosby lyric, "God Is Love." Support the show I'd love to hear from you! email: [email protected]…

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Joseph 15:20

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Send us a text First, a little poem I wrote "To The Evolutionists," then I share a different perspective on the Genesis character, Joseph. Then I share another Fanny Crosby lyric entitled, "Glory Glory, All Is Glory." Support the show I'd love to hear from you! email: [email protected] Vic Zarley

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I Dream a Game of Wacamole 10:32

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Send us a text I start this episode with an old poem of mine written when I worked for Amazon in one of their warehouses. It is entitled, "Although a Cut Heals" and special music has been embedded with my narration. Then I share a chapter from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge entitled, "I Dream a Game of Wacamole." Then I share another lyric by Franny Cr…

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The Tracy Miracle 12:06

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Send us a text I start this episode off with an old poem of mine set to an instrumental by Alan J. Moore. The poem is entitled, "How Can You Tell a Babe in the Womb." Then I share a chapter from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge entitled, "The Tracy Miracle" and finally I share another Fanny Crosby lyric (coupled with an instrumental) entitled, "Calling f…

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I Celebrate My Dysfunction / Jesus Be Within My Day 15:43

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Send us a text Today I share a version of Jesus Loves Me you've probably never heard before. I narrate the lyrics to some blues by Jason Shaw and the process works! Next I share the story of my song, "Jesus Be Within My Day," and then the song. I then share a chapter from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge entitled, "I Celebrate My Dysfunction," and conclu…

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Let's Prepare for Jesus' Return 20:59

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Send us a text I start off this episode with an original poem with music by Kevin Macleod. The poem is entitled, "Heaven Is My Real Home." Next I share a chapter from my spiritual autobiography, The Opening Window entitled, "Let's Prepare for Jesus' Return," and then I complete the episode with a lyric written by Fanny Crosby entitled, "Glory Ever …

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Has Someone Raised My Ire? 12:32

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Send us a text Today's episode I share "A Call to Prayer," found in the public domain. Then I share a chapter from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge, "Has Someone Raised My Ire?" and finally I share a lyric by the prolific Fannie Crosby entitled, "Do All the Good You Can." Support the show I'd love to hear from you! email: [email protected]…

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Hi Ol' Silver / God Is Prose 13:32

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Send us a text Today I share a song of mine that I narrated as a poem with music by Kevin Macleod. The "poem" is "What You Do to the Least of These." Next I share two chapters from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge entitled, "Hi Ol' Silver" and "God Is Prose" then I complete this episode with a lyric by Fannie Crosby entitled, "Behold the Wonderful Love."…

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Free Will / Did God Create Disasters? 12:29

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Send us a text I begin with a poem, "My Mind Is a Garden," then share two chapters from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge, "Free Will" and "Did God Create Disasters?" ending with a new production consisting of a lyric by Fannie Crosby, "Behold Me Standing at the Door." Support the show I'd love to hear from you! email: [email protected]…

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Akbilek by Zhusipbek Aimautov 19:52

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Zhusipbek Aimautov, a teacher by training, served as the editor-in-chief of Abai magazine and the newspaper Kazak tili. He also left a significant literary legacy as the author of the novels Kartkozha (1926) and Akbilek, as well as a number of other works. Akbilek is a psychological novel that was first published in 1927 in the magazine Equal Right…

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A Very Important Truth / Arrogance 11:10

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Send us a text Enjoy this episode! I begin with "He Is Coming" (one of my songs transformed into a poem with an amazingly appropriate instrumental by Josh Woodward), then I share two, count 'em, two short chapters from my book A Holy Hodgepodge entitled, "A Very Important Truth" and "Arrogance." I complete this podcast with a lyric by the amazing F…

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The Sin of Sholpan by Magzhan Zhumabaev 16:59

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Magzhan Zhumabaev is one of the fathers of modern Kazakh literature. Born in 1893 to a wealthy family in North Kazakhstan, he became one of the co-founders of the reformist political movement Alash Orda. Zhumabaev was a highly educated intellectual with wide-ranging interests who believed in the power of education: he spoke Arabic, Farsi, and Turki…

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Rebellion and Witchcraft 16:45

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Send us a text I begin this episode with a hymn/poem "Blessed Assurance" with lyrics written by Fannie Crosby. Next I share something from my "extinct" book, Extreme Christianity entitled, "Rebellion and Witchcraft," and finally I finish this episode with another poem, this time from the public domain, entitled, "Lord, Speak to Me." Support the sho…

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Resting on Our Laurels 23:06

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Send us a text I begin with "There's a Ladder That's Reaching," followed by "Resting on Our Laurels" from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge then comes "Behold, the Dawn" (an obscure Fannie Crosby lyric). Support the show I'd love to hear from you! email: [email protected] Vic Zarley

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Relinquishing Disputes to Christ 15:55

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Send us a text I first share a poem of mine entitled, "God's Whisper" then the chapter entitled, "Relinquishing Disputes to Christ" from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge and finally an obscure Fannie Crosby lyric entitled, "Adopted." Support the show I'd love to hear from you! email: [email protected] Vic Zarley

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To Have, Give It All Away / The Nestling / Conclusion 12:07

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Send us a text Today, as I get near the end of my 3 hour allotment this month, I share, "There's a Voice in the Wilderness Crying," which I found in the public domain then I share three chapters from my book, A Course in Christianity, "To Have, Give It All Away," "The Nestling," and, "Conclusion." I finish with another obscure lyric by Fannie Crosb…

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It's a Log Meet Log World 16:46

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Send us a text I begin with an old prose/poem entitled, "My Tool" then I share a chapter from my old, no longer published book, Extreme Christianity, entitled, "It's a Log Meet Log World." I complete this episode with some obscure Fannie Crosby lyrics entitled, "Able to Deliver." Support the show I'd love to hear from you! email: [email protected]…

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If Your Eye Is Sound 18:53

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Send us a text A long time ago (in a land far, far away :) I wrote a book since unpublished entitled, Extreme Christianity. From that book I share a chapter entitled, "If Your Eye Is Sound" but before that I share "Pilate Asked a Question" Spoiler Alert: It's What Is Truth? Then, at the end, I share, "Dwelling in Beulah Land." ---------------------…

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The Bread of Life 9:46

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Send us a text I begin with "Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Kingdom Come," (one of my earlier poems set to music by Kevin Macleod), then I share a chapter from my book, A Course in Christianity entitled, "The Bread of Life," and I complete this episode with lyrics by Fannie Crosby entitled, "Beautiful Vale of Rest." Support the show I'd love to hear from yo…

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A Misdirected Purpose 11:35

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Send us a text What happened in Peter's mind when he asked Jesus if he could walk on the water also (when he saw Jesus doing that)? The first poem is entitled, "Out of the Boat." Next you'll hear a chapter from my book, A Course in Christianity entitled, "A Misdirected Purpose." Then I conclude the episode with an obscure Fannie Crosby lyric entitl…

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The Call for Love 11:14

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Send us a text I begin with a poetical musical treatment of one of my old poems entitled, "There Was a Teacher Long Ago" and then I share one of the chapters from my book, A Course in Christianity entitled, "A Call for Love." I complete this episode with what I believe is an obscure Fanny Crosby hymn which I embed with an instrumental. This episode…

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Only God Will Satisfy 10:38

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Send us a text I begin with "Let the Captain Steer," a poem of mine set to an instrumental by Josh Woodward. Then I share a chapter from my book, A Course in Christianity entitled, "Only God Will Satisfy," and after that, "All for Jesus." Support the show I'd love to hear from you! email: [email protected]…

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Reel-to-Real 11:58

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Send us a text I begin with "Summer Flowers," a poem by anonymous found in the public domain. Next I share a chapter from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge entitled, "Reel-to-Real" then end with a hymn-poem "Blessed Redeemer." Support the show I'd love to hear from you! email: [email protected] Vic Zarley

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God Is God 15:26

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Send us a text I begin with "The Cross" (a poem of mine) then share a chapter from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge entitled, "God Is God" and finally share another hymn/poem entitled, "Close to Thee." Support the show I'd love to hear from you! email: [email protected] Vic Zarley

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Our Carnal Voice 10:51

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Send us a text Welcome to season 22 (22 months at this). I pray you find this spiritually enlightening. Okay, so today I share an old poem, "Vision" then share a chapter from my book, A Course in Christianity entitled, "Our Carnal Voice" and finish up with a new hymn/poem, "I Will Sing of My Redeemer." That's it! -----------------------------------…

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Bonus - 3 favorite song-poems of mine 11:51

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Send us a text Here are three favorite song-poems of mine. Enjoy! They are "Thank you, Thank you, Jesus" Lyrics: Vic, Music: Kevin Macleod - "Carpe Diem" found at Incompetech.com. "Spinning Spinning" Lyrics: Vic, Music: Josh Woodward - "The Mission" found at JoshWoodward.com and "Let's Open Up the Flood Gates" Lyrics: Vic, Music: Josh Woodward, "Me…

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A Spiritual Law - Stability Supersized - How I Wish God Was 17:44

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Send us a text This is the final episode for the season (which is a month) so I'm trying to use up the allotted time I have left. Hence I am sharing three, count 'em, three chapters from my book, A Course in Christianity. But first I share a hymn/poem "To God Be the Glory" then I begin sharing the three chapters, "A Spiritual Law," "Stability Super…

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Share the Kingdom 10:59

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Send us a text I begin with "Praise the Lord His Glories Show," then share from A Course in Christianity, the chapter entitled, "Share the Kingdom," and end with "Jesus Loves Me" like you've never heard it before (unless you listened to episode 162). Support the show I'd love to hear from you! email: [email protected]…

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Identity Theft 15:42

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Send us a text I begin with a hymn/poem "Praise My Soul the God of Heaven," then share a chapter from my book, A Holy Hodgepodge "Identity Theft," and finally share an old poem set to music entitled, "The Parking Lot." Support the show I'd love to hear from you! email: [email protected] Vic Zarley

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Who Are We? 9:18

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Send us a text Today I begin with a new hymn/poem creation entitled, "I Need Thee Every Hour." Next I share a chapter from my book, A Course in Christianity entitled "Who Are We?" and I wrap up this episode with an older poem from episode 100 of this podcast entitled, "The Wise May Bring Their Learning." --------------------------------------------…

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To All the Cringers 11:53

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Send us a text I begin today's episode with a hymn/poem entitled, "I Stand Amazed." Then I share a chapter from my book, A Course in Christianity entitled, "To All the Cringers." Next I finish with another hymn/poem, "Holy God We Praise Thy Name." Support the show I'd love to hear from you! email: [email protected]…

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The Battle Is Already Won 13:46

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Send us a text Today I begin with a Hymn/Poem entitled, "How Beautiful Heaven Must Be" then share "The Battle Is Already Won" from my book, A Course in Christianity. Another book of mine, Advanced Christianity, has a chapter entitled, "The Battle Is Already Won" also. This is a completely different chapter from that book. Then I share another hymn/…

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Did Your Kingdom Come Yet? 9:04

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Send us a text Today's episode begins with a Hymn/Poem entitled, "Down at the Cross" followed by a chapter from my book, A Course in Christianity entitled, "Did Your Kingdom Come Yet?" and I finish with another Hymn/Poem, "Count Your Blessings." -------------------------------------------------- Did Your Kingdom Come Yet? We in bodies, seem to thin…

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