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Novel Conversations

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Novel Conversations is a podcast summarizing the world’s greatest works of classic literature: you get the whole story from cover to cover. If CliffsNotes had an audio-bestfriend, it would be us! Each episode, Frank Lavallo hosts two readers, and the three of them share their reactions to the story and read their favorite passages along the way. If you're looking for a good story, you're in the right place. *This podcast is a production of the Ohio Film Tax Credit.
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Oh No! Lit Class

Oh No! Lit Class

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Oh No! Lit Class is a semi-educational comedy literature podcast hosted by Megan and RJ, two bitter English grads who are here to tell you all the weird and sexy things you never knew about the books you had to read in school. Let's ruin some literary classics together. New episodes released every other Thursday.
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Metropolis is a pioneering dystopian science fiction novel which tells the story of Frieder, the son of the a futuristic megacity's ruler, who opens his eyes to the injustice of his society and its industrial underbelly through his romance with a compassionate working-class woman named Maria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc…
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"Love has no meaning unless it remains alive when the one you claim to love seems distant and unresponsive." (Crabb, 2009, P.19 "66 Love Letters") Deuteronomy is Moses' final Heartfelt Words to the Israelites. He isn't able to go into the Promised Land with them, but he encourages them to HAVE FAITH. TRUST. Shanelle Ann has her training with Alive …
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Moses Numbers the people. But it's the final days in the Wilderness. Complaining and entitlement. Shanelle Ann has her training with Alive and Free Consulting (Compassion Coaching, to reach new heights), and her Diploma with home Oxford. In the coaching world since 2021, she is a source of grace, compassion, but also truth and pushing clients to ge…
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Leviticus is many LAWS, and how to be Perfect to come to God. Spoiler alert, we need forgiveness. We need grace. Patience. God welcomes the idea of needing to step in alignment with him to experience his Holiness. Shanelle Ann has her training with Alive and Free Consulting (Compassion Coaching, to reach new heights), and her Diploma with home Oxfo…
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Addictions come with Demons that are inexplainable. They seem inescapable, and some people never do escape them. Mental illness also falls in this category; anxiety and despression are a prison. Our minds are in bondage. In Christ we are set free. Exodus talks about God saving the Israelites, both physically, and then there is a whole wilderness ph…
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In the Beginning we came to know that humans did and always will make mistakes on their own. They will fail, on their own. But, with God, we can SOAR. Shanelle Ann has her training with Alive and Free Consulting (Compassion Coaching, to reach new heights), and her Diploma with home Oxford. In the coaching world since 2021, she is a source of grace,…
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Joy set before Jesus, he was able to press on. Eph. 4:32 Be kind, compassionate, forgiving, as you have been forgiven. James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, pray. Psa. 32:11 Be Glad in the Lord, REJOICE. Romans 15:13 The God of all Hope, can fill you with all JOY and PEACE as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with HOPE. Romans 12:…
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"You cannot find peace by avoiding life." (Virginia Woolf) Isaiah 9:6 prophecies a child that will be born, who will be called Prince of Peace. We don't expect our saviours, our warriors, to come naked, afraid, a child. Sometimes we expect our answers that are predictable to us. We talk about how we can reject peace without realizing it, because it…
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"Endurance develops every time you reject the temptation to give up." (Rick Warren). If we keep giving up, life will be a constant cry. If you don't give up, in the face of suffering, then piece by piece you will create the endurance that suffering can't bring you down for long, because you have built your character of strength. This will introduce…
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Alice in Wonderland gives footing for great conversation surrounding Mental Health. Shanelle welcomes Austin to her Podcast, as they discuss important topics, regarding their Faith, and Stepping out in Confidence. Shanelle Ann is a Coach, working 1:1 sessions creating Wellness plans, to support you in the life you want, free of anxiety, full of con…
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God promises to fulfil our basic needs if we look to him for them. Pray! He is CAPABLE AND WILLING TO PROVIDE. God is a solid foundation to build on. Those who lack them, are more likely to experience higher stress levels, anxiety, and depression. Shanelle Ann hosts her meditation Podcast, posting weekly. Meditating on God's word, from a psychologi…
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The concept of timidity is often viewed as a negative trait, one that is not aligned with the qualitites that are associated with godly attributes. Timidity may hinder one's ability to fully embrace these divine qualities of power, love and self-discipline. Shanelle Ann hosts her meditation Podcast, posting weekly. Meditating on God's word, from a …
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Pain is an inevitable part of the human experience. Whether physical or emotional, pain can be overwhelming and debilitating. Despite this, it is important to remember that even in our moments of deepest suffering, we can still find reasons to give thanks and worship God. This act of faith can bring solace and strength during times of adversity.…
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Paul's role as a messenger of these mysteries serves as a reminder that God's plan is not limited to one group or nation. It is a universal message meant for all who are willing to listen and learn. By sharing these mysteries with Israel, Paul is helping them to see beyond their previous limitations (Blindness) and embrace the fullness of God's cha…
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The phrase The only way to receive life is to lose it is a powerful reminder that sometimes we have to let go of our preconceived notions and expectations in order to truly experience all that life has to offer. By releasing our attachments to material possessions, societal pressures, and other distractions, we can open ourselves up to new possibil…
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Embracing Unity and Harmony. The analogy of the body used in 1 Corinthians 12 highlights the importance of unity and harmony among believers. Just as each part of the body has its own function but works together seamlessly for the greater good, so too should we strive to work together in harmony with our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. When …
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Heart vs Ego: God wants our hearts and spirits, not our egos, when it comes to giving. This reminds us to check our motives when giving and ensure that it is coming from a place of love and compassion rather than seeking validation or recognition. True giving comes from the depths of our soul, the overflow of the grace he has watered down on us tim…
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Edith Wharton's 1920 novel is set in 1870s New York City, and explores the conflict between individual desire and cultural expectations in New York City's high society. This landmark jazz-age novel won Wharton the Pulitzer Prize in 1921, the first woman to recieve the award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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The landmark debut novel of author James Joyce, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man tells the story of young Stephen Dedalus's spiritual and intellectual awakening in turn-of-the-century Ireland. Its modernist stylings and use of strict realism would come to define Joyce as an author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic…
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In Robert Louis Stevenson's seminal adventure novel "Treasure Island." The story follows young Jim Hawkins' journey aboard a pirate vessel, chasing hidden treasure and battling the fearsome Long John Silver. The novel's iconic pirate imagery, and rich and complex characters have made it a timeless classic in the adventure sub-genre. Learn more abou…
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A Handful of Dust by Evelyn Waugh is a satirical novel that follows the lives of members of London's wealthy elite. The focus of our story, Tony Last, his wife Brenda, and their son John Andrew, endure hardship and turmoil. By utilizing a satirical stance for the narrative, Waugh paints a farcical, tragic picture of 20th century religion and morali…
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Hey there listeners! We're nearly ready to get started with the next season of Novel Conversations, but in the meantime, we have a show that we think you'll love! If you enjoy this episode, be sure to go give Thoughts From A Page a follow. We appreciate it! We'll be back with fresh episodes of Novel Conversations before you know it. Thanks! Learn m…
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Graham Greene's final contribution to his 4 "Catholic Series" novels, The End of the Affair tells the story of Maurice Bendrix and his internal struggles navigating an affair with his partner, Catherine Walston. The novel's deeply introspective narrative is contrasted by the escalation of WWII in 1940s England. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…
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In Conrad's landmark novel from 1899, English sailor Charles Marlow describes his voyage into the interior of the African jungle aboard a Belgian shipping vessel. The work levees a striking criticism of the imperial mindset of its era, reflected in its inclusion as one of the greatest texts of Western literature. Learn more about your ad choices. V…
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One of the greatest all-time works of American fiction, 'To Kill A Mockingbird' is a timeless account of the American South as seen through the eyes of a young girl named Scout. The novel's warm and approachable dissection of gender, society, and race have made it an enduring staple of the American literary canon. Learn more about your ad choices. …
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20,000 Leagues Under The Sea is classic science-adventure novel written by Jules Verne, and released serially through 1870. It tells the story of the Nautilus, a futuristic deep-sea submarine, and its long voyages through the ocean's depths through the eyes of our protagonist, the marine biologist Professor Aronnax, who is captive aboard the vessel…
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Emily Bronte's only novel, Wuthering Heights tells the story of the turbulent relationships between the Earnshaws and the Lintons, two families of landed gentry in 1847 West Yorkshire. In its time, the novel was controversial for its depictions of cruelty and abuse, and for its challenges to Victorian ideals and morality. In the time since however,…
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Titled "The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, of York, Mariner: Who Lived Eight and Twenty Years, All Alone in an Un-inhabited Island on the Coast of America, Near the Mouth of the Great River of Oroonoque; Having Been Cast on Shore by Shipwreck, Wherein All the Men Perished but Himself. With an Account how he was at last a…
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I truly believe there is so much good in each person on this planet. But if nothing sparks it, they never know God, they won't ever step into their whole selves in fullness. SO, this podcast is for those who have made messes, screwed up time and time again, to know that if they choose to let God's love in, he can shine through those messes. He can …
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in 1897's West Sussex, a strangely dressed and unfriendly man named Griffin takes up lodging at a local inn, causing havoc and disharmony with his rude antics and constant scientific investigation. As the novel progresses, we see more and more of the evil within Griffin, even as he is seen less and less. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega…
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"Bleak House" is a novel by Charles Dickens, first published as a 20-episode serial between March 1852 and September 1853. The story centers around a variety of characters whose livelihoods depend on the outcome of an active court case, Jarndyce and Jarndyce. Throughout the novel, our perspective shifts between an omniscient third person and the pe…
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Evergreen Podcasts, the network that brought you From First Lady to Jackie O, is pleased to introduce Countdown to Dallas, another podcast from Host Paul Brandus. On the sixtieth anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, former White House correspondent Paul Brandus takes an in-depth look at the seemingly unconnected events tha…
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My Antonia, the third of Willa Cather's "prairie trilogy", follows the story of a young bohemian immigrant to the town of Blackhawk, Nebraska. Narrated by our protagonist Jim Burden, Cather uses vivid imagery and beautiful prose to paint a picture of immigrant life on the prairie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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In this famous Robert Louis Stevenson novel, we follow Gabriel Utterson, a London legal-practitioner who investigates the relationship between his old friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll, and a criminally abominable man by the name of Mr. Hyde. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Evergreen Podcasts
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