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Jonathan Rothwell

In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer - July 02, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Jonathan Rothwell, Ph.D., Principal Economist at Gallup, exploring his work and the themes of his book, A Republic of Equals: A Manifesto for a Just Society. _____ LINKS https://twitter.com/jtrothwell https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtrothwell/ Love, Children,...

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Sumfun Spotlight - Meet campers from our Unitarian Universalist day camp | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 011

Unitarian Universalist Sermons and Conversations from First Unitarian Church of Dallas - June 26, 2024 19:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
Welcome to a very special Sumfun edition of Tiny Pulpit Talks! In this episode, Rev. T. J. is talking to some of the campers attending our Unitarian Universalist day camp to find out what's Sumfun is all about and to answer questions like: What's it like being a minister? What's your favorite boo...

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Timothy William Waters

In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer - June 25, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Professor Timothy William Waters exploring his work and the themes of his book, Boxing Pandora: Rethinking Borders, States, and Secession in a Democratic World. _____ LINKS WSJ 🎁 Link: “Genocide in My Classroom” https://www.wsj.com/articles/genocide-in-my-cl...

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PNN w/Jeanine Molloff - POTUS 'Absolute Immunity' case is asinine and dangerous.

Progressive News Network - June 23, 2024 20:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
     This week I will discuss how the Supreme Court or SCOTUS has manufactured an unecessary delay in the "presidential absolute immunity" case. In truth, this case should have been LAUGHED out of court. It is the very personification of a 'frivolous' case, yet the Supremes took this asinine cas...

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06.16.24 Sermon - "Heaven is Real" - Rev. T.J. FitzGerald

Unitarian Universalist Sermons and Conversations from First Unitarian Church of Dallas - June 23, 2024 19:36 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
If you’re hoping to go to heaven, we’ve got some good news for you. Come and join us this Sunday to hear all about it. This week’s film: Field of Dreams –  Field of Dreams intertwines themes of faith, redemption, and the power of following one’s dreams. It challenges us to trust in the unseen, to...

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What makes First Unitarian Church of Dallas unique? | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 010

Unitarian Universalist Sermons and Conversations from First Unitarian Church of Dallas - June 19, 2024 19:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
Every Unitarian Universalist church has a unique way of approaching faith, community, and care. In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Rev. T. J. FitzGerald shares three (plus) ways First Unitarian Church of Dallas differentiates itself from other churches. 00:00 - Welcome to episode 10 of Tiny Pu...

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Julie Ingersoll

In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer - June 18, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author and Professor Julie Ingersoll, exploring the themes of her book, Building God's Kingdom: Inside The World Of Christian Reconstruction. _____ LINKS http://julieingersoll.weebly.com https://twitter.com/julieingersoll https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com...

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06.16.24 Sermon - "I'm not dying today!" - Rev. Beth Dana

Unitarian Universalist Sermons and Conversations from First Unitarian Church of Dallas - June 16, 2024 21:44 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
This week’s film: Soul –  Soul takes us on a journey exploring the meaning of life, purpose, and the interconnectedness of all living beings. Through the eyes of its protagonist, it prompts us to reflect on our own passions, dreams, and the beauty of simply being alive. It inspires us to cherish ...

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EJR w/Jeanine Molloff - End fossil fuel subsidies and fund healthcare for all.

Progressive News Network - June 16, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
     This week on EJR, I will discuss the enormous amount of taxpayer money going to fossil fuel companies in the form of subsidies. Reporting will include a study by the prominent medical journal, The Lancet, which will make the case for ending this taxpayer welfare to fossil fuel welfare momma...

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Brad Wilcox

In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer - June 14, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Professor of Sociology and Director of the National Marriage Project, Brad Wilcox, exploring his work and the themes of his book, Get Married: Why Americans Should Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families and Save Civilization. _____ LINKS http://brad-wilcox.c...

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Are Unitarian Universalists Christian? | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 009

Unitarian Universalist Sermons and Conversations from First Unitarian Church of Dallas - June 12, 2024 19:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Rev. T. J. FitzGerald answers one of our most commonly asked questions: Are Unitarian Universalists Christian? - Welcome to episode 9 of Tiny Pulpit Talks! - A brief history of Christianity - Are we Christian? - Practicing the religion of Jesus - Is our ...

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Catherine Ruth Pakaluk

In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer - June 11, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Associate Professor and Author Catherine Ruth Pakaluk, exploring the themes of her book, Hannah's Children: The Women Quietly Defying the Birth Dearth. _____ LINKS https://twitter.com/CRPakaluk https://www.hannahschildren.com Shop the “It Has to Be Read.” ...

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Pollinating, Gardening, Listening

Imagining Tomorrow - June 10, 2024 13:00 - 55 minutes
The decline in pollinator numbers is a frightening trend that needs to be reversed as soon as possible. If you live in a city, is there anything you can do? And if you're a farmer, how can you tell if the changes you're making to increase numbers of pollinators that food production depends upon ...

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06.09.24 Sermon - "An alien's view of our world." - Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter

Unitarian Universalist Sermons and Conversations from First Unitarian Church of Dallas - June 10, 2024 01:16 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
This week, as part of our Faith & Film series, we are exploring the spiritual lessons and themes from the film “The Brother from Another Planet.” Join us for our first summer sermon series as we journey through the realms of faith, humanity, and the divine, illuminated by the magic of film. Each ...

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PNN--EJR w/Jeanine Molloff - Trump witnesses received financial benefits ...

Progressive News Network - June 09, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
     ProPublica published an in depth investigation into the financial benefits received by multiple witnesses testifying on Trump's behalf. These financial gains were dispensed by either the Trump campaign and/or a host of Trump businesses. So far, no other outlet has reported on this alleged o...

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Nietzsche & Camus, Faith & Film, and the UU History in Boston | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 008

Unitarian Universalist Sermons and Conversations from First Unitarian Church of Dallas - June 05, 2024 20:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Revs. Daniel, Beth, and T. J. discuss what we can expect from this month's Faith and Film series and a little bit of UU history as Beth plans to take our Coming of Age 9th graders on the Boston Heritage Trip this week. 01:36 - Palm Springs with Andy Samberg 0...

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06.02.24 Sermon - "Faith and Film: Sisyphus Never Had It So Good" - Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter

Unitarian Universalist Sermons and Conversations from First Unitarian Church of Dallas - June 04, 2024 17:59 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
  This week’s film: Palm Springs – In this existential rom-com, Palm Springs invites us to ponder the cyclical nature of life and the transformative power of love and connection. Through its exploration of time loops and self-discovery, it prompts reflection on the interconnectedness of all being...

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06.02.24 Sermon - "Explore Faith and Film: Palm Springs" - Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter

Unitarian Universalist Sermons and Conversations from First Unitarian Church of Dallas - June 04, 2024 17:59 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
  This week’s film: Palm Springs – In this existential rom-com, Palm Springs invites us to ponder the cyclical nature of life and the transformative power of love and connection. Through its exploration of time loops and self-discovery, it prompts reflection on the interconnectedness of all being...

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Frances Story

In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer - June 04, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Author, Poet, and Performance Artist Frances Story, exploring the themes of her work, the writer's discipline, and her first Washington Post article. _____ LINKS iamfrancesstory.substack.com  Instagram @iamfrancesstory Link to Washington Post Article: "I’m...

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PNN w/Jeanine Molloff - Trump should get prison time just like a poor man.

Progressive News Network - June 02, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
     Donald Trump has been convicted on 34 criminal counts. If he were a poor man or a black man--he would receive prison time. Unfortunately, prison time for 'The Donald' is unlikely as corporate media keeps bleating on like brain dead sheep. One of the excuses arguing against prison time is th...

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Tia Levings

In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer - May 31, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with podcaster, speaker, and content strategist Tia Levings, exploring her life and work and the themes of her book, A Well-Trained Wife. _____ LINKS https://tialevings.com https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer-tia-leving...

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Christa Brown

In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer - May 31, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with Christa Brown, exploring her life and work and the themes of her book, Baptistland. _____ LINKS https://christabrown.me/columns/ https://x.com/ChristaBrown777 https://christabrown.substack.com/ https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/events/in-conversation-wit...

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05.26.24 Sermon - "Civil Religion, War, & Other Troubling Things in the Face of Joy, Hope, & Other Amazing Things" - Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter

Unitarian Universalist Sermons and Conversations from First Unitarian Church of Dallas - May 26, 2024 18:40 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
  Let’s come together on Memorial day and have church lift us. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been a voice of progressive religion in Dallas since 1899, working toward a more just and compassionate world in all of what w...

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Ask A Unitarian Universalist Minister with Rev. T. J. FitzGerald | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 007

Unitarian Universalist Sermons and Conversations from First Unitarian Church of Dallas - May 22, 2024 17:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Rev. T. J. FitzGerald answers questions from our members and friends. Learn more about Rev. T. J., what it's like to be a Unitarian Universalist minister, and how to talk about Unitarian Universalism with your friends. 00:00 - Rev. T. J. is ready to answer yo...

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Keith Boykin

In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer - May 21, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with American TV and Film Producer and Author Keith Boykin, exploring the themes of his new book, Why Does Everything Have to Be About Race?: 25 Arguments That Won't Go Away. _____ LINKS https://linktr.ee/keithboykin BOOK Why Does Everything Have to Be about Ra...

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Campaigning, Collaborating, Motivating

Imagining Tomorrow - May 20, 2024 13:00 - 47 minutes
In recent years, young people have been at the forefront of campaigning on climate change. How does it feel to spearhead a campaign? How is it possible to campaign with busy lives and academic pressures? What keeps you going in these times of hostile politics, an adversarial press and toxic soci...

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EJR w/Jeanine Molloff - Big Banks still bankroll fossil fuel polluters.

Progressive News Network - May 19, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
     Big banks are still bankrolling the fossil fuel industry. Claims coming from Wall Street that they are going 'green' are nothing but a big lie. We will speak to this ongoing public relations scam aka 'greenwashing'. That is our first story.  Our second story is about another 'greenwashing...

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05.19.24 Sermon - "Our Stories Not Yet Written" - Rev. Beth Dana

Unitarian Universalist Sermons and Conversations from First Unitarian Church of Dallas - May 19, 2024 17:36 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
Join us as we celebrate and bless our youth coming of age and graduating seniors bridging into young adulthood with an exploration of the stories of our lives that are not yet written. First Unitarian Church of Dallas is devoted to genuine inclusion, depth and joy, reason and spirit. We have been...

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Original blessing vs. original sin, the importance of play, and how we minister to youth and children | Tiny Pulpit Talks: 006

Unitarian Universalist Sermons and Conversations from First Unitarian Church of Dallas - May 16, 2024 00:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
In this episode of Tiny Pulpit Talks, Rev. T. J. FitzGerald interviews Rev. Beth Dana, as she reflects on the recent Child Dedication and prepares for Bridging Sunday, when we will celebrate and bless our youth coming of age and graduating seniors bridging into young adulthood . They discuss ever...

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EJR w/Jeanine Molloff - Climate scientists blow the whistle on corporate liars.

Progressive News Network - May 12, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
This week on EJR I will discuss how climate scientists worldwide are blowing the whistle on corporate lies about global climate devastation. Many of these renowned climate scientists are plainly stating the the 1.5 degree goal was nothing but political theater as govenrment officials across the ...