Best Dr James Augustine Podcasts (2025)

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Holy Days or Holy People? 34:00

5h ago34:00

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How do you spend your Sundays? Do you see it as just another day of the week? Do you go to church only because that’s what good people do? Or do you set Sunday apart and really worship our Lord? This week on The Bible Study Hour Dr. James Boice will be talking about different perspectives on The Lord’s Day and the attitude we ought to have towards …

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Kosher Cooking and all That 33:21

1d ago33:21

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Paul addresses many touchy issues throughout his letters, but sometimes he never says a word about which side he’s on. What exactly is he saying then, if he doesn’t even mention who’s right and who’s wrong? Tune in this week to The Bible Study Hour and listen to Dr. James Boice talk about how to deal with other Christians when we disagree with them…

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The Northern Campaign 35:46

2d ago35:46

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Jabin, a king of the north, had heard of the defeat of the southern kingdoms and gathered a great army to go against Israel, bringing with him a secret weaponthe chariot. And so, the final battle for control of the Promised Land begins. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he details the battle that would determine control of t…

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Where is the Chasm? 29:51

4d ago29:51

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When we think something’s important, we tend to talk about it a lot. So what does Paul keep coming back to in the book of Romans? Not a difficult point of theology. No! Instead he keeps talking about how Christians need to accept one another. Tune in to hear Dr. James Boice talk about how we can do that in our own situations. That’s this week on Th…

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Saint Augustine's Text 32:21

5d ago32:21

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Have you ever been grabbed by a piece of Scripture in such a way that it transforms your life? That’s what happened to St. Augustine when he turned randomly to a passage in Romans. To hear more about this great man and the verse that captured his heart, tune in to hear Dr. James Boice speak this week on The Bible Study Hour.To support this ministry…

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Sleepers Awake! 33:51

6d ago33:51

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Wake up, sleepy Christians! Remember who you are and what you were created for. Remember that time is not unlimited, and we must make the most of every moment. Don’t be like Jonah, asleep in the boat while the world is panicking around you. Tune in to hear Dr. James Boice talk this week about how to make the best use of our time, right here on the …

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Understanding the Times 31:49

7d ago31:49

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Have you ever considered that you might be working frantically but wasting your time? If we have to give an accounting for our lives on the last day, we’d better make the most of every minute. Tune in to hear Dr. James Boice discuss how to think about our time and what to do with it, right here on the Bible Study Hour.To support this ministry finan…

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Maximus the Confessor, Universalism, and Mind-Blowing Theology | Dr. Jordan Daniel Wood 1:05:57

8d ago1:05:57

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Support the channel: Patreon: https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicity PayPal: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicity In this conversation, Dr. Jordan Daniel Wood discusses the intersection of St. Maximus the Confessor's thought and the concept of universalism. He explores how Maximus's understanding of creation as incarnation challenges traditional views …

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The Debt of Love 35:03

8d ago35:03

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There is a kind of debt you never want to get rid of. In fact, it’s absolutely necessary to have. Last week Dr. James Boice talked about the importance of getting out of debt. But next time he’ll talk about the importance of staying in debt. To find out what kind of debt we should keep, listen this week to Bible Study Hour.To support this ministry …

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The Southern Campaign 37:07

9d ago37:07

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The Israelites had fought and won three major battles, but there would be many more to come. As Joshua surveyed the land yet to be conquered, he turned his army south to attack the fortified cities of that region and to deal with their kings in a way that would leave a lasting impression. Join Dr. James Boice next time on The Bible Study Hour as he…

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Debt and How to Get Rid of It 35:24

11d ago35:24

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Do you have debt? Most of us do, whether it’s from school, a home, car, or even credit cards. When we get over our heads in debt, it ceases to be just a financial problem. It becomes a spiritual problem. Tune in to hear Dr. James Boice share what the Bible says about financial debt. Also listen in for his five steps to financial freedom, this week …

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To Each His Due 31:51

12d ago31:51

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It’s easy to complain about our government officials. We get frustrated when they raise taxes on us, or when we see corruption on all levels. So what do we do when people are ranting about the president or their senator? Tune in to hear Dr. James Boice talk about how we should treat our authorities, this week on The Bible Study Hour.To support this…

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Because of Conscience 32:35

13d ago32:35

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How do you feel about your conscience? Perhaps you’ve never thought about it. Does it do more than make you feel guilty? Paul teaches, that our consciences should inform not only personal actions, but also how we seek to influence civil authority. Tune in to hear Dr. James Boice teach more about our role in government, this week on The Bible Study …

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The Biblical Theology of Catholic Confession | Dr. James Prothro 1:03:10

14d ago1:03:10

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Support the channel: Patreon: https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicity PayPal: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicity In this conversation, Dr. James Prothro discusses the significance of confession in Catholic theology, emphasizing its biblical foundations and the necessity of addressing post-baptismal sin. He explores the relationship between sin, justif…

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The Power of the Sword 37:56

14d ago37:56

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God has given both the Church and the government specific functions. When those boundaries are crossed things get ugly. Likewise, when each institution doesn’t fulfill its responsibilities, society begins to shake. What are the specific functions and obligations of the church and the government? Tune in to hear Dr. James Boice teach on the roles of…

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Must Caesar Always Be Obeyed 33:26

15d ago33:26

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Paul says no matter what we must submit ourselves to the governing authorities. But what should a Christian do if the government is corrupt? How do you obey an authority that is immoral or unjust? This week Dr. James Boice will be discussing the authority of government and our obligation to it, right here on The Bible Study Hour.To support this min…

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Precision Turfgrass Management with Dr. Briana Wyatt and Dallas Williams 34:22

19d ago34:22

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“Using electromagnetic induction to inform precision turfgrass management strategies in sand-capped golf course fairways” with Dr. Briana Wyatt and Dallas Williams Golf courses are well known for their beautiful greens, but overusing fertilizer and water to keep them looking pristine can lead to inefficient, expensive, and environmentally damaging …

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What Makes Augustine's Confessions So Special | Dr. Shane Owens 1:02:53

1M ago1:02:53

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In this conversation, Dr. Shane Owens discusses the enduring appeal of Augustine's 'Confessions,' exploring its literary, philosophical, and theological significance. He emphasizes the role of scripture, the nature of sin, and the importance of community and friendship in Augustine's journey. The dialogue also highlights the influence of Monica, Au…

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The Soil Health Cycle with Dr. Bijesh Maharjan 38:33

2M ago38:33

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“Soil Health Cycle” with Dr. Bijesh Maharjan Researchers, advisers, and farmers alike know that soil health is important, but taking steps forward in the knowledge of which practices to use and their impacts can be difficult. Enter the soil health cycle, an iterative approach to help track how practices and their implementation take soil health for…

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The Slippery Slope of Christian Politics | Dr. Tim Perry 58:50

2M ago58:50

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In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Tim Perry to discuss his new book, When Politics Becomes Heresy. Before you fire off your hot takes in the comment section, the goal of this video is not to call out any individual politicians or to campaign for any given issues (not that there's anything inherently wrong in either of those things, mind you). Rath…

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Anglicanism: The Good of Roman Catholicism without the Bad | Sean Luke 1:02:00

2M ago1:02:00

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In this video, I'm joined by Sean Luke, whom I will now refer to as the best apologist for Protestantism you didn't know about (until today). In this discussion, we focus primarily on the arguments for Anglicanism, but in doing so, we touch on some of the key reasons to stay Protestant, even when you might really feel the pull to Rome. Topics inclu…

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Sola Scriptura Dialogue with Jimmy Akin 1:48:27

3M ago1:48:27

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In this video, I'm joined by Jimmy Akin, Catholic Answers Apologist and author, to discuss my argument for sola scriptura. Leading up to this dialogue, I published a video defending sola scriptura as a theological principle, and Jimmy posted a response. Rather than getting into an endless round of rebuttals, we decided to sit down for a dialogue. M…

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Speed Breeding to Combat Wheat Disease with Drs. Nidhi Rawat and Vijay Tiwari 37:50

3M ago37:50

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“Evaluation of speed breeding conditions for accelerating Fusarium head blight and deoxynivalenol screening in wheat” with Nidhi Rawat and Vivek Tiwari. Fusarium head blight (FHB), also known as head scab, is one of the most significant diseases affecting wheat, causing substantial economic losses for farmers in the U.S. and worldwide. While FHB re…

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Fighting for Sainthood in the Modern World | Josh Nadeau 1:05:46

3M ago1:05:46

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In this video, I'm joined by Josh Nadeau, author of Room for Good Things to Run Wild, my favorite book I've read this year. And I'll go out on a limb in March to say it'll still be my favorite come December. Josh and I talk about how the goal of life is to become a saint, how the church should facilitate that, and how goodness, truth, and beauty ca…

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Did the Early Church Venerate Icons? | Michael Garten 1:04:47

3M ago1:04:47

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In this video, I'm joined by Michael Garten to discuss evidence for icon veneration prior to the council of Nicaea. We talk about signet rings, crosses, and even portrait imagery, as well as what we should do with evidence that seems to point against icon veneration in the early church. Check out his book: https://amzn.to/4blTb4Y Subscribe to his s…

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Economics of Autonomous Strip-Cropping with Professor James Lowenberg-DeBoer 34:46

4M ago34:46

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“Economics of strip cropping with autonomous machines” with James Lowenberg-DeBoer. With the growing global population, the demand for food continues to rise. However, increasing food production often depends on intensive farming practices and agricultural inputs that can negatively impact environmental health. To counter this, promoting crop diver…

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The Politics of the Reformation | Dr. Brad Littlejohn 52:57

4M ago52:57

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In this video, I'm joined by Dr. Brad Littlejohn to discuss political theology and the Reformation. In doing so, we not only discuss how politics shaped the Reformation, but how the Reformation shaped politics. Check out Brad's most recent book: https://amzn.to/4jBvKZm Brad's substack: https://bradlittlejohn.substack.com/ Support the channel: Patre…

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Most Common Myths About Gut Health Debunked 14:04

4M ago14:04

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Patients have provided me with a list of gut health information, and in response to this, I wanted to tell you about the myths of gut health, and debunk those that are untrue. I also wanted to provide the truth about each point and provide tips to help you with your gut wellness. This is a really fun, and practical podcast! Thanks so much, Dr. Augu…

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Benefits of Microarthropods with Dr. Ashley Jernigan 33:06

5M ago33:06

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“Microarthropods improve oat nutritional quality and mediate fertilizer effects on soil biological activity” with Dr. Ashley Jernigan Microarthropods are little critters that can have a big impact on crop production, particularly when it comes to nutrient cycling and nutrient acquisition. However, there’s still much to learn about how the work thes…

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The Dark Side of Radical Traditionalism | Kevin Nontradicath 1:00:12

5M ago1:00:12

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Growing up, Traditionalist Catholicism (FSSP) was Kevin's whole life, which to many of you, might sound like paradise. After all, many of the people who watch my videos are deeply attracted to the most traditional forms of the Catholic faith. It's easy for me to understand why. Kevin, however, has a different story to share. Rather than finding thi…

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Can the True Church Be Divided? | Dr. Ephraim Radner 1:04:10

5M ago1:04:10

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In this video, I'm joined by Dr. Ephraim Radner to discuss his the paradox of church divisions, ecumenism, and more. Dr. Radner is one of the foremost experts on ecumenism and church divisions in the West. He has been publishing, teaching, and researching in this area longer than I've been alive, and I was delighted to get to learn from his wisdom.…

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Grazing Cover Crops in the Great Plains with Drs. John Holman and Augustine Obour 50:08

6M ago50:08

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“Grazing cover crops: How does it influence soils and crops?” with Drs. John Holman and Augustine Obour. Cover crops have a lot of uses depending on where you live and what you grow, but in some regions like the Great Plains, it can take a little extra help to make sure they’re as helpful as they can be. In this episode, John and Augustine join me …

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The Case for Liberal Protestantism | Dr. Steven Nemes 1:08:34

6M ago1:08:34

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In this video, I'm joined by Dr. Steven Nemes to discuss his case for liberal Protestantism. Dr. Nemes spent years wondering if he needed to become Catholic and leave his Protestant upbringing. He ended up rejecting the claims of the Catholic church. However, he did not stop there. He realized that the nature of his disagreements with Roman Catholi…

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Are Anabaptists the Real Heirs of the Early Church? | Dr. Stuart Murray Williams 1:00:49

6M ago1:00:49

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In this video, I'm joined by Dr. Stuart Murray Williams to discuss Anabaptist history, practice, and outlook in the modern world. We cover topics ranging from sacramental theology to peace-making and what we should think of Emperor Constantine. You can find his book, The Naked Anabaptist, here: https://amzn.to/4fNG7GC You can find his book, The New…

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Church Through Atheist Eyes | Jared Smith 1:12:50

6M ago1:12:50

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After growing up as a passionate Christian, Jared Smith became an atheist in his 20s. And yet, come Sunday morning, you'll probably find him in church. In this video, Jared Smith and I talk about his popular, "Atheist Church Audit" series in which he visits churches ranging from Catholic cathedrals to sketchy cults and shares his perspective as som…

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Pipeline remediation timelines with Theresa Brehm 37:40

7M ago37:40

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“Soil degradation and crop yield declines persist 5 years after pipeline installations” with Theresa Brehm. Underground pipeline installations are crucial for energy supply, helping to meet rising demand. However, these installations can significantly impact agricultural lands due to soil excavation, heavy machinery use, and resulting soil disturba…

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Can Philosophy Prove the Papacy? | Dr. Joshua Sijuwade 1:04:48

7M ago1:04:48

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In this video, I'm joined by Dr. Joshua Sijuwade to discuss his formal, philosophical argument from the papacy in which he seeks to establish the papacy on a priori grounds. Check out the paper: https://philarchive.org/rec/SIJTPA Support the channel: Patreon: https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicity PayPal: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicity Support th…

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Sharing my Doubts about Catholicism with a Catholic Professor | Dr. Barnabas Aspray 1:23:30

7M ago1:23:30

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In this video, I'm joined by once again by Dr. Barnabas Aspray, a man who has quickly become one of my favorite Catholic thinkers and a dear friend. Barney has a knack both for asking penetrating questions and giving thoughtful answers that go beyond polemics. In this special in-person episode, we talk extensively St. John Henry Newman's theory of …

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Episode 53: Gut Health, Probiotics, & the Carnivore Diet: Is It Time to Rethink What’s on Your Plate? 20:27

7M ago20:27

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Welcome back to Dr. Jim Cares, where Dr. James Augustine dives deep into holistic healthcare topics that might just change the way you think about health. This episode is all about gut health and why it matters more than you might think! Ever wondered if those veggies you’re loading up on could be doing more harm than good? Dr. Jim gives us a refre…

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Managing Sorghum Aphid with Drs. Somashekhar Punnuri, Karen Harris-Shultz, Joseph Knoll, and Xinzhi Ni 47:40

7M ago47:40

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“Invasive sorghum aphid: A decade of research on deciphering plant resistance mechanisms and novel approaches in breeding for sorghum resistance to aphids” with Drs. Somashekhar Punnuri, Karen Harris-Shultz, Joseph Knoll, and Xinzhi Ni. Sorghum is an important crop in the United States, grown for grain, forage and bioenergy purposes. However, its p…

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Upscaling Soil Moisture Data with Dr. Tyson Ochsner 44:41

8M ago44:41

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“Upscaling soil moisture from point scale to field scale: towards a general model” with Dr. Tyson Ochsner Field scale soil moisture measurements can be difficult to attain. Point scale data can be too small to give field scale advice, and data gathered from satellites often lack important specificity. In this episode, Tyson joins me to discuss a ne…

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Why Be Roman Catholic | Dr. Matthew Levering 1:07:27

8M ago1:07:27

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In this video, I'm joined by one of the most prolific Catholic scholars of our time, Dr. Matthew Levering, to discuss his recent book, Why I am Roman Catholic. Through this conversation, we cover topics ranging from ecclesiology to the Assumption of Mary. It's one for the books. Check out the book: https://amzn.to/3N4hklC Support the channel: Patre…

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Episode 52: Why Diet Sodas Are Worse Than You Think (and What to Drink Instead!) 10:19

8M ago10:19

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Are diet sodas really the guilt-free indulgence they claim to be? Dr. James Augustine is here to break it all down in this episode of Dr. Jim Cares! Spoiler alert: those “zero-calorie” drinks aren’t doing your body any favors. In fact, they could be wreaking havoc on your health in ways you wouldn’t expect. Key Takeaways: The Truth Behind Diet Drin…

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Discerning the Church, Becoming a Saint | Dr. Brad East 1:00:39

8M ago1:00:39

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In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Brad East to talk about two critical things: discerning the church and becoming a saint. He has recently published on both of these topics, and is an incredibly insightful man. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. You can find his book, Letters to a Future Saint, here: https://amzn.to/3U9FkHZ You can find his boo…

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Phenotyping Crop Variety Mixtures with Flavian Tschurr and Corina Oppliger 33:53

8M ago33:53

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“Mixing things up! Identifying early diversity benefits and facilitating the development of improved variety mixtures with high throughput field phenotyping” with Flavian Tschurr and Corina Oppliger. With increasing yield instability in monocropping systems due to diseases, pests or climatic factors, crop diversification is a potential strategy to …

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Episode 51: Strengthening Your Immune System for Cold & Flu Season 15:44

8M ago15:44

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In this episode of the Dr. Jim Cares podcast, I discuss practical strategies to boost your immune system as we approach the cold and flu season. From reducing stress to improving sleep quality, I offer holistic insights to help you stay healthy and resilient during the challenging months ahead. Key highlights include: Managing Stress: The connectio…

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The ULTIMATE Guide to Biblical Typology | Dr. Vern Poythress 1:04:11

8M ago1:04:11

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In this video, I'm joined by Dr. Vern Poythress to discuss the topic of Biblical Typology. In this interview, we cover how to determine valid typology from fanciful imagination, a framework for evaluating typology, and what's necessary for us to believe about Scripture for typology to work. You can find her book his new book, Biblical Typology, her…

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Biochar-Dairy Manure Mixes with Dr. Touyee Thao 37:40

9M ago37:40

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“The effects of different biochar-dairy manure co-composts on soil moisture and nutrients retention, greenhouse gas emissions, and tomato productivity; observations from a soil column experiment” with Dr. Touyee Thao. Increasing food production needs can sometimes put a strain on the environment. Waste from crop and animal production can exacerbate…

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An Introduction to Eastern Catholicism | Fr. Jason Charron 54:25

9M ago54:25

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Love the beauty of Eastern Orthodoxy but believe in papal infallibility? Perhaps Eastern Catholicism is the best of both worlds. That's the idea that we explore in this interview where I'm joined by Eastern Catholic priest, Fr. Jason Charron. We cover the history of Eastern Catholicism, what it means to switch rites, and much more. Stay tuned till …

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The Beauty of the Book of Common Prayer | Julie Lane-Gay 59:48

9M ago59:48

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In this video, I'm joined by Julie Lane-Gay to discuss her book, The Riches of Your Grace, which details her own journey with the Book of Common Prayer and invites readers into a transformative experience of liturgical prayer. You can find her book here: https://amzn.to/3XdlZHz Support the channel: Patreon: / gospelsimplicity PayPal: https://paypal…

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