Best Andrew Byrd Podcasts (2025)

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How to Bring Story Work to Your Faith Community with Petra Malekzadeh 47:21

1d ago47:21

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What does it take to cultivate real transformation in a faith community? Not just busier programs or better Bible studies, but real change – mind, body, and soul? In this episode, Dr. Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton Chen talk with Petra Malekzadeh, Facilitation Development Manager at the Allender Center, about what it looks like to bring story wor…

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#59 Here And Their (But Not Yet Everywhere) With Theatre Maker Jasmine Joshua 49:33

3d ago49:33

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I’m happy to welcome back to the podcast theater maker Jasmine Joshua, one of the brilliant minds responsible for the new world premiere musical Here and Their, which runs at 12th Avenue Arts in Seattle from June 13th to June 28th. I had the pleasure of working with Jasmine on the Curiouser and Curiouser production at Cafe Nordo, and they were a wo…

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Coping 101: DanceSafe 53:35

4d ago53:35

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"Harm reduction is a really useful term, but it's a bit of a misnomer. Some people are moving toward the phrase Risk Reduction. Risk is always present, but if you play a good game you can eliminate your risks entirely." This special episode of Coping 101 is hosted by Madlon, c89.5's host of Color Theory, DJ, mental health advocate, and longtime rav…

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Song 178: “Who Knows Where the Time Goes?” by Fairport Convention, Part Two: “I Have no Thought of Time”

3d ago

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For those who haven’t heard the announcement I posted, songs from this point on will sometimes be split among multiple episodes, so this is the second part of a two-episode look at the song “Who Knows Where The Time Goes?” by Fairport Convention, and the intertwining careers of Joe Boyd, Sandy Denny, and Richard Thompson. Click the full post to rea…

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What is the Secret to Happiness? 54:38

5d ago54:38

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Everyone wants to be happy. But for so many, it seems so out of reach. What's the secret? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss on our latest episode. References and resources Definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/happiness Less than half of Americans are happy: https://news.gallup.com/poll/610133/less-half-americans-satisfied-…

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Episode 216: Interview with Amy Peeler 48:00

5d ago48:00

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Amy Peeler is a professor of New Testament at Wheaton College, a priest at St. Marks Episcopal Church, an author, a wife, and a mom. She shares her love for the Bible with her students, equipping them with the tools for exegesis. Her writings focus on the Epistle to the Hebrews and Mary, the mother of Jesus. She serves as assistant pastor at her ch…

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“Heaven Help Us” with John Kasich 52:19

7d ago52:19

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If you like a good story, we think you’ll like this episode. This week, we’re honored to welcome John Kasich—a national leader, lifelong public servant, and gifted storyteller. Throughout his career, he’s met thousands of people, and he’s here to share just a few of the stories that have stayed with him. As the 69th Governor of Ohio (2011–2019), Go…

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How Do You Deal with FOMO? 50:23

12d ago50:23

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How do you deal with FOMO (the fear of missing out)? Why is this such a modern phenomenon, and what steps can you take to overcome it? Nathan and Joseph discuss their experiences on the latest episode. References and resources: FOMO definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/FOMO History and review of literature: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.ni…

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Episode 215: Interview with Shelia Gregoire 53:39

12d ago53:39

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Sheila Wray Gregoire is an author, podcaster, and researcher into evangelicalism and sex. The founder of BareMarriage.com, together with her team she has surveyed over 32,000 people for her books The Great Sex Rescue, She Deserves Better and her latest book, The Marriage You Want. Her goal is to change the evangelical conversation about sex to be h…

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#58 Our Second Annual Pre-Tony Award Special With Raven Snook 53:40

14d ago53:40

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Joining me to discuss this year's Tony Award is my friend Raven Snook, editor in chief and digital services manager at TDF and a theater critic for Time Out New York. She is also a Drama Desk nominator, which she describes as “sort of the Golden Globes to the Oscars.” *Note: This episode was recorded before the Tony Award show aired in June 2025 Yo…

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“Experience Jesus. Really.” with John Eldredge 50:44

15d ago50:44

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We’re living in a time that’s quietly—but profoundly—reshaping our souls. Formed by a world of speed, efficiency, and endless information, most of us have been trained to seek quick answers, avoid ambiguity, and live with the belief that if we just do X, then Y will happen. It's not our fault—we’ve been discipled by our cultural moment, where data …

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Coping 101: Most Steer Clear 30:38

18d ago30:38

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Coping with life's stresses and trauma manifests in the decisions we make. Contrary to some widely held assumptions, 90% of young adults in Washington State aren't driving under the influence, and most aren't using Marijuana on a regular basis. We need to emphasize the positive decisions these young people are making, and this episode dives into pr…

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Do We Need Experts? 55:09

19d ago55:09

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Today lots of people are turning against experts. But is this wise? What are the problems with relying on experts and what are the problems with rejecting them? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss. References and resources Expert definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expert Trust in science has gone down: https://www.pewresea…

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Episode 214: Interview with Jordan K. Monson 49:48

19d ago49:48

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Jordan is the Professor of Missions and Old Testament and the Director of the Center for Faith Integration and Vocation at Huntington University. Jordan is also an investigative writer at Christianity Today, regularly contributing some of their longest and most successful cover stories and print features. He and his wife Aubrey and their three sons…

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“Saving Face” with Aimee Byrd 51:57

22d ago51:57

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Have you ever felt unseen in a place where you were supposed to be known? Or like the more you tried to bring your true self forward, the more you were asked to hide it? Today on the podcast, author Aimee Byrd joins Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton Chen to talk about her new book, Saving Face: Finding My Self, God, and One Another Outside a Defaced…

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Episode 213: Interview with Andrew Bauman 56:42

26d ago56:42

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Founder & Director of the Christian Counseling Center: For Sexual Health & Trauma (CCC), Dr. Andrew J. Bauman, is a therapist with a Doctorate from Northeastern University. His dissertation was on studying the impact of sexism and abuse on women in the Protestant Church. Andrew is the author of seven books, and his newest book with Baker, is called…

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What is Victim Mentality? 46:17

26d ago46:17

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What is a victim mentality? How do you know you have it and how do you overcome it? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss. References and resources Victim mentality definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/victim%20mentality https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/what-is-a-victim-mentality https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/putt…

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#57 Mirella Stoyanova On Reclaiming Her Name And Story 34:44

29d ago34:44

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Joining me today is Mirella Stoyanova, a Seattle-based writer, therapist and international adoptee from Bulgaria of Bulgarian and Iraqi origin. She discusses her experience growing up in a less-than-diverse environment and how she’s worked to reclaim her identity. You’ll hear: How much changed when Mirella came to America Cultural complexities and …

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Trauma, Addiction, and the Twelve Steps – Part 2 with Ian Morgan Cron 39:50

29d ago39:50

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What if your first addiction wasn’t to a substance, but to someone’s approval? In part two of our conversation with Ian Morgan Cron, we go deeper into the cycle of addiction, codependency, and the hope of recovery. Whether you're struggling with a relationship, a habit, a performance-driven mindset, or just the weight of trying to “be good,” this e…

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Episode 212: Interview with Brittany Allen 50:17

1M ago50:17

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Brittany Allen is wife to James and mama to two boys and three babies in heaven. She never meant to become a writer, but somehow, she’s been writing for over a decade. She’s also an author, aspiring poet, and sometimes speaker. Her book Lost Gifts: Miscarriage, Grief, and the God of All Comfort will be released July 23, 2025, with Lexham Press.…

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How Do You Overcome Impostor Syndrome? (With Mary Marantz) 54:32

1M ago54:32

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Everyone who has ambitious goals has probably at some point dealt with impostor syndrome. So what is it? And how do we overcome it? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with best-selling author, podcast host, and sought-after business coach Mary Marantz. Further Reading Imposter Syndrome definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/i…

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Trauma, Addiction, and the Twelve Steps – Part 1 with Ian Morgan Cron 45:21

1M ago45:21

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Underneath every addiction is a deeper ache—and a surprising path to healing. Bestselling author, therapist, and Episcopal priest Ian Morgan Cron joins Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton Chen to share insights from his newest book, The Fix: How the Twelve Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation for the Well-Adjusted, the Down-and-Out, and Eve…

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How Do You Overcome Addiction? (With Ian Morgan Cron) 54:54

1M ago54:54

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Most people have either struggled with an addiction or know someone who has. So how does one overcome addiction? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson invite bestselling author, psychotherapist, Enneagram teacher, and Episcopal priest Ian Morgan Cron to bring insight and empathy to this important topic. Further reading Addiction definition: https://www…

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Episode 211: Interview with Sandra Glahn 57:04

1M ago57:04

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Sandra is a journalist and the author, coauthor, or editor of more than twenty books. She serves as Professor of Media Arts and Worship at Dallas Theological Seminary. She joins us today to talk about her books: Vindicating the Vixens Nobodies Mother: Artemis of the Ephesians in Antiquity and the New Testament The Shepherdess by Daniel Ridgeway Kni…

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“How to Guard Against Sexism and Abuse in Christian Communities” with Dr. Andrew J. Bauman 48:10

1M ago48:10

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What happens when a woman names harm in her church community—and instead of support, she’s met with silence, suspicion, or even exile? Too often, the church’s response to abuse and inequity reveals a painful truth: that protecting systems has taken precedence over protecting people. In this powerful and layered conversation, Dr. Andrew J. Bauman jo…

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Song 178: “Who Knows Where The Time Goes?” by Fairport Convention, Part One, Going Electric

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For those who haven’t heard the announcement I posted, songs from this point on will sometimes be split among multiple episodes, so this is the first part of a two-episode look at the song “Who Knows Where The Time Goes?” by Fairport Convention, and the intertwining careers of Joe Boyd, Sandy Denny, and Richard Thompson. Click the full post to read…

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#56 Why Republicans and Democrats Respond to Political Loss so Differently with Noah Berlatsky 55:21

1M ago55:21

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In this week’s episode, after watching Governor Gretchen Whitmer step on a political rake by being photographed shaking hands with Trump, I am speaking again with my colleague Noah Berlatsky regarding an article he wrote last month on the different responses Republicans and Democrats have in treating with their political opponents after a loss. Whe…

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Episode 210: Interview with Eryn Eddy Adkins 42:17

2M ago42:17

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Eryn Eddy Adkins joins us. She is the founder of So Worth Loving and a co-host on the God Hears Her podcast. She is passionate for women to know the voice of God.By Fitzpatricks

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Why Does Beauty Matter? (With Andrew Klavan) 44:01

2M ago44:01

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What is beauty? Does it matter? If so, why? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with bestselling author and podcaster Andew Klavan. Further reading Beauty definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beauty Philosophers on beauty: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/beauty/ Modern people on beauty: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive…

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The Research Behind Narrative Focused Trauma Care® 47:27

2M ago47:27

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If you’ve experienced the healing power of engaging your story—through a Story Workshop, Recovery Week, Narrative Focused Trauma Care® (NFTC) training, or a Story Group in your own context—you may have found yourself wondering: Why does this work feel so deeply transformative? What’s actually happening here? In this special episode, we’re pulling b…

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How Do We Overcome Shame? (With Aimee Byrd) 1:01:15

2M ago1:01:15

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What is shame? And how do we overcome it? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with celebrated author Aimee Byrd her book "Saving Face" about her own journey of shame and healing. Further reading: Shame definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shame Shame vs guilt: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/shame#:~:text=Shame%20c…

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Episode 209: Interview with Aimee Byrd 51:56

2M ago51:56

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Aimee Byrd joins us to talk about her new book Saving Face. She shares her story from the past few years and how God has shown her more of Himself through all of her suffering.By Fitzpatrick

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“Make Sense of Your Story” with Adam Young, LCSW 47:25

2M ago47:25

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Today Dan and Rachael welcome longtime friend and Allender Center Facilitator Adam Young, LCSW, to the podcast for a deeply moving conversation about the unexpected plot twists that shape our stories—and how they can become sacred invitations to connection, healing, and transformation. Adam, who is a counselor, author, podcast host, and an NFTC Cer…

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