A place where you can have fun thinking deeply about all the big and beautiful questions of life complete with cutaways. Hosts Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson explore subjects of art, faith, philosophy, culture, and more with some of today’s leading and most influential minds and figures. So put your thinking caps and your laughing socks on and come on in!
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Home is the place where the whispers of God’s love are heard regularly, the touch of His hands is given intentionally throughout the day, the words of His encouragement and affirmation pointed to lay the foundation of loving relationships where a woman conducts the beauty of this life within its walls. I hope you will find inspiration to cultivate such a life. I welcome you here!
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Exploring ethical captive management of reptiles & amphibians through the lens of biological science, conservation, and human nature. The Animals at Home Network is a herpetoculture-based podcast network that hosts: Animals at Home Podcast by Dillon Perron, Project Herpetoculture by Phillip Lietz and Roy Arthur Blodgett, Reptiles & Research Podcast by Liam Sinclair and Ellie Hills, and Animals Everywhere by Bryce Broom. Each show on the network brings all members of the reptile community tog ...
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An inside look at some of the key decisions, people and places shaping the future of Leeds.
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Why Does Beauty Matter? (With Andrew Klavan)
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44:01What 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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35: The Complete Guide to Anole Lizards - Everything You Need To Know | Herp Time - R&R
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1:54:51HerpTime joins us to talk all things anole, how to keep them, how to breed them, and his philosophies regarding line breeding them. JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ReptilesandResearchPRODUCTS TO USE: https://www.amazon.com/shop/reptilesandresearchPHAILOZOO 15% OFF DISCOUNT CODE: R&RPHAILOZOO ENCLOSURES: https://phailozoo.co?sca_ref=8248…
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Tea Time Tuesday: Be Kind to Yourself Today - Episode 894
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35:35An important long journey in my life has been to rid myself of guilt for not living up to my ideals, for stumbling, and instead moving in the direction more toward God’s unconditional love, grace for me and His gentleness, His grace gives strength for my every day when I choose to rest in Him. May freebie: The Heart of a Disciple Journal…
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How Do We Overcome Shame? (With Aimee Byrd)
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1:01:15What 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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228: How to Build Cheap DIY Reptile Enclosures & Snake Racks | Reptiles & Oddities - AAH
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1:24:58Chris of Reptiles & Oddities discusses his extensive experience with reptiles in this episode, starting with his unfortunate experience at Rattlesnake roundups, then moving on to his more positive experiences with his personal species. Chris talks about the influence that these events brought to his personal reptile keeping, leading him to build hi…
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Tea Time Tuesday: Cherishing Every Moment - Episode 893
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14:09This week, I have had the privilege of hosting the most important people in the world. Dancing, feasting, making memories are more important than any other task.
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Is Religion in Decline? (With Ryan Burge)
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54:40Is religion in decline or are we headed for a revival? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with America's leading political scientist Ryan Burge. Further resources Karl Marx thought religion would disappear: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/belief/2009/jun/29/marx-religion-philosophy-opium Durkheim thought religion would decline/disa…
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34: Are Racks Bad for Snakes? New Study Drops Bombshell! | Goku Nagabaskaran - R&R
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1:59:05A groundbreaking new study has revealed that keeping snakes in rack systems may actually stunt their brain development. In this video, we dive into the data, explore the study’s methods, and discuss what it means for reptile care and welfare going forward.
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Tea Time Tuesday: Home: Always a Place of Welcome - Episode 892
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39:35Today in my podcast, I speak about how to curate a home that creates welcome. Rhythms, routines, traditions, collections and more.
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Why am I a Christian? (With Nathan Sherrer)
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1:16:06Why do people beome (and stay) Christians or any religion whatsoever? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson welcome Nathan Sherrer on the show to discuss their testimonies and what they think that says about faith and belief in the world. Links to more resources: Reasons why people believe in God https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-pursuit-peac…
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227: This Tiny Tortoise is About to go Extinct... | Ralph Till - AAH
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1:21:24Ralph Till of The Kleinmanni Assurance Project joins the podcast to discuss his new project alongside his team members, working to ensure a future for the Egyptian Tortoise through the establishment of thriving, genetically diverse populations in carefully managed assurance colonies. He discusses his experience with the tortoise species, the issue …
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Tea Time Tuesday: We Are The Lightbearers - Episode 891
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41:27Beauty, love, serving, encouraging, living out my faith in mundane moments of days was my defense against the darkness, my defiance to the world’s lies and fears. Special April freebie: 5 Ways To Cultivate Beauty In The Ordinary — download here!
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What's The Devil Really Like? (With Jared Brock)
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51:53What's The Devil really like according to the original Biblical writers who talked about him? We discuss with writer and filmmaker Jared Brock, author of the new book, "A Devil Called Lucifer". Definitions of The Devil: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Satan https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/history-of-the-devil Christiian views of The Devil:…
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What Should We Let Our Children (And Ourselves) Watch? (with Nathan Clarkson) - Episode 890
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26:16On today's extra podcast episode, Sally and Nathan discuss how what we watch influences us, and what we "should" watch as people who seek to cultivate lives of beauty and goodness.
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226: Can You Keep an Alligator as a Pet? | Mark Perpetua - AAH
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1:10:56Mark Perpetua of Mark’s Perpetua’s Reptile Encounters discusses his experience in keeping crocodilians, what led him to keeping them, and the logistics of keeping them. He also briefly talks about the New York alligator seizing, discussing the regulations in the area and why it makes sense that the animal was taken from that keeper. Mark discusses …
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Tea Time Tuesday: Lifegiving in Real Time - Episode 889
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39:46Impactful moments come with no great spiritual announcement that says, “This is a very spiritual moment.” Spiritual influence comes hidden in daily life, whether with a child or grandchild. Special April freebie: 5 Ways To Cultivate Beauty In The Ordinary — download here!
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Is Jesus More Than a Historical Figure? (With John Eldredge)
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41:52Everyone loves Jesus. But who was Jesus? Was he just a historical figure, or was he someone you can have a relationship with today? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with beloved author John Eldredge Americans positive view of Jesus: https://www.barna.com/research/openness-to-jesus/ Americans belief in Jesus divinity: https://www.barna.com/…
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Tea Time Tuesday: Well Lived: A Journey of Faithfulness - Episode 888
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40:39It is only in being intentional and purposeful about your life that you will grow. And in growing, your heart and soul will become more fulfilled, because God's will, which is that we become more "holy" — set apart for His purposes — is indeed good and acceptable and perfect. Special April freebie: 5 Ways To Cultivate Beauty In The Ordinary — downl…
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How Do You Hear The Holy Spirit? (With Tyler Staton)
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48:49The Holy Spirit is a really important part of Christian theology. But he's also the least understood. What's the traditional Christian understanding of the Holy Spirit? And why does that matter? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson invite author and pastor Tyler Staton to discuss. Link to more resources: Catholic/Orthodox Split: https://www.britannica…
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Tea Time Tuesday: Curating Delight As a Way of Life - Episode 887
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44:18Every year, when darkness seems longest, daffodils spring up first, blooming "with all of their heart," they proclaim, hope is coming, light is on its way!
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225: How to Build a Tropical Greenhouse in a Cold Climate | A Life Exotic - AAH
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1:36:14Zach Porritt of @a.life.exotic discusses his large, tropical greenhouse that houses multiple animal species cohabitating in a beautifully constructed environment. He dives into all of the details of the building process of the greenhouse, the climate he deals with, temperature management and ventilation, as well as the overall investment of the gre…
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Culture wars seem to dominate life today. Should we participate in them, or abandon them? If we should engage with them, how and why? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss. Links to resources Definition of culture war: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/culture-war James Davison Hunter on the culture war: https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2024/08/09/…
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Tea Time Tuesday: Live and Live Well - Episode 886
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44:10The way to live well, to flourish on the unique pathway of our lives, is to follow His wisdom, to obey His ways. It must encompass our thoughts, our inner choices, our willingness to live by faith, our commitment to take “Every thought captive to the obedience of Christ," that we will be able to live all of our years well, to see His purposes and w…
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How Do Movies and TV Change Us? (With Walter Hickey)
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1:02:38Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson talk with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Walter Hickey about what the research says on how the media we consume really does--and does not--affect us and our lives. Time people spend with TV/Media: https://www.nielsen.com/insights/2023/tops-of-2023-tv/ Sesame Street improves education outcomes: https:/…
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Tea Time Tuesday: True Discipleship Is Heart Work - Episode 885
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34:44Leaving godly disciples is the greatest work we will ever achieve. When I meet Jesus face to face, He will say, "What did you do to invest, love, teach your children the secrets of the kingdom of God so that they will love me and serve me with wholehearted devotion?"
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We all love heroes. But not all heroes are created equal. What makes a hero that can stand the test of time and also make us better? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss. Resource Links Hero definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hero Different cultural ideas of heroes: https://www.cam.ac.uk/system/files/heroes_teacher_resource…
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A Gracious Home (with Melissa Lester) - Episode 884
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33:40My dear friend, Melissa Lester, editor of Victoria Magazine, chatted with me today about her beautiful new book, Gracious Home: Cultivating A Spirit Of Welcome.
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Tea Time Tuesday: Shaping A Culture of Love - Episode 883
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32:17A mother's love and legacy is one of the most powerful influences in the world, will determine the strength, history of a culture. But to provide such a legacy in the lives of our children requires a choice.
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Why Do We Need Religious Movies? (With Spencer Folmar)
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59:45Why are there so few religious movies when the majority of the world is religious? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson welcome back filmmaker Spencer Folmar to discuss. 85.6% of world’s population is religious. 31.6% of world’s population are Christians (majority religion); unaffiliated 14.4%: https://www.statista.com/statistics/374704/share-of-globa…
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224: Why Fish Keepers Are Adding Snakes to Their Tanks | Myke Clarkson - AAH
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1:37:00Myke Clarkson, a television producer, reptile conservationist, and wildlife enthusiast discusses his experiences in his television producing career from the start to now. He talks about the story of a snake bite that turned into a TV show, his experience in producing animal-related shows down the line, including his National Geographic show, Dead B…
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Tea Time Tuesday: My Mama, My Friend - Episode 882
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31:19Join me today on my podcast to ponder the sweetness of cultivating deep friendship with your children, and learning how to put the duties of life into their proper place.
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