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Natural Family Planning Versus Birth Control: Emily Grace Stark Explains | Dr. J Show Episode 231

The Ruth Institute Podcast - April 12, 2024 19:13 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 85 ratings
Women are starting to change their attitudes towards hormonal birth control, driven by a condescending attitude from medical professionals, as well as concerns about the actual side effects. Natural Womanhood, on the other hand, has long been a leader in natural family planning, which is compati...

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Why is Easter so important? President Biden Gives the Bird to Christians as He Proclaims Trans Day of Visibility in March

The Ruth Institute Podcast - April 10, 2024 20:27 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 85 ratings
Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse joins Father Rob Jack to talk about the Biden administration decided to use Easter as a launchingpad for Transgedner Day of Visibility and the Ruth Institute's reaction by proclaiming the Adult Appreciation Week. 

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Minyan Replay with Rabbi Lizzi — Entering the Month of Nissan! Parshat Tazria! Preparing for Passover!

Contact Chai - April 10, 2024 19:00 - 40 minutes
Every weekday at 8:00 am, Mishkan Chicago holds a virtual Morning Minyan.  You can join in yourself, or listen to all the prayer, music, and inspiration right here on Contact Chai. https://www.mishkanchicago.org/series/morning-minyan-spring-2024/ **** For upcoming Shabbat services and program...

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The Four Children

Contact Chai - April 09, 2024 18:00 - 16 minutes
Today’s episode is a Shabbat Replay from our Saturday morning service on April 6th. Rabbi Steven led a discussion about the Four Children of the Passover seder. The discussion has been edited down for brevity and clarity — thank you to everyone who lent their voices, whether or not the microphon...

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Tales of the Spirit | Snehan Born

Integral Yoga Podcast - April 09, 2024 14:23 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
The podcast delves into the profound spiritual journey of Snehan Born, tracing his path from early experiences in church to a lifelong quest for truth and enlightenment. Through encounters with various religious traditions, philosophical explorations, and travels worldwide, Snehan embarks on a q...

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Sanctions, Solidarity, and the Soul of Russia: Navigating the Navalny Aftermath w/Leon Aron, AEI Senior Fellow

Faithful Politics - April 09, 2024 04:00 - 59 minutes
In this episode, the hosts delve into the complex world of Russian domestic and foreign policy with the return of Dr. Leon Aaron, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. Dr. Aaron provides an expert analysis on the late Alexei Navalny, a figure who evolved from an anti-corruption c...

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Deconstructing Your Faith: A Conversation With Angela Herrington

This Is Not Church Podcast - April 08, 2024 17:06 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
This Quoircast episode is brought to you by Deadly Faith Podcast: A true crime podcast that explores the world where religion and crime collide. In this episode we chat with Angela Herrington Angela is a faith deconstruction coach and host of The Deconstructing Faith Summit who helps people b...

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"The Exvangelicals" w/NYT Best Selling Author, Sarah McCammon

Faithful Politics - April 06, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour
Sarah McCammon, author of 'The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church" discusses her personal journey of leaving the white evangelical church and the broader movement of exvangelicals. She explores the impact of Trump on the evangelical movement and the process o...

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Discover the Secret to Happiness with Brad Wilcox | Dr. J Show Episode 230

The Ruth Institute Podcast - April 05, 2024 17:29 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 85 ratings
Want to be happy? Get married. Studies have shown that marriage is an excellent predictor of increased happiness. Dr. Brad Wilcox, Professor of Sociology, is the Director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia, and joins Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse to discuss how to be happ...

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Minyan Replay with Rabbi Lizzi — Parashat Shmini

Contact Chai - April 03, 2024 21:00 - 36 minutes
Every weekday at 8:00 am, Mishkan Chicago holds a virtual Morning Minyan.  You can join in yourself, or listen to all the prayer, music, and inspiration right here on Contact Chai. https://www.mishkanchicago.org/series/morning-minyan-spring-2024/ **** For upcoming Shabbat services and program...

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Accomplices for Justice - Take Four

Finding Connections - Chats with Rabbi Jonathan Freirich - April 03, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour
Honest and real conversation taking on the challenges of finding justice in a society woven by white christian nationalism. Rev. Wylie Hughes and Rabbi Jonathan Freirich discuss.

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You Are Not the Crazy One w/Charlie Sykes, Author & MSNBC Contributor

Faithful Politics - April 02, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour
In this conversation, Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram are joined by Charlie Sykes, a conservative MSNBC contributor, and founder of the Bulwrkl. They discuss various topics, including the commodification of the Bible by Donald Trump, the transformation of the Republican Party, and the challe...

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How to Avoid Retelling the Same Old Story

Contact Chai - April 02, 2024 03:00 - 26 minutes
Today’s episode is a Shabbat Replay of our March 29th Friday Night service, when Rabbi Lizzi delivered a fascinating drash about how the rabbis reshaped Judaism after the fall of the second temple. How did they transform a religion based on sacrifices, like the ones in this week’s parsha, into o...

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Mimetic Theory And Middle Earth: A Conversation With Matthew Distefano

This Is Not Church Podcast - April 01, 2024 16:16 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
This Quoircast episode is brought to you the book Letting Go(d) by Aaron Simnowitz. Published by Quoir and available now. In this episode we chat with Matthew Distefano Matthew J. Distefano is the author of multiple books, including the wildly popular Heretic! and From the Blood of Abel. He i...

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Heavenly Homeland, Episode 5: The Greatest of These is Love

Faithful Politics - March 30, 2024 04:00 - 39 minutes
In the final episode of our enlightening series on the Faithful Politics Podcast, we delve deep into the essence of Christianity in America, showcasing a narrative far removed from the shades of Christian nationalism we've explored thus far. This episode, rich with poignant stories and insightfu...

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Marxist Women’s Day | Dr. Paul Kengor on The Dr J Show ep. 229

The Ruth Institute Podcast - March 29, 2024 16:03 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 85 ratings
The same people who are telling us to celebrate Women’s history during March are the same ones who are telling us that not only are people like Bruce Jenner and Dylan Mulvaney women, but that there isn’t really a definition of what a woman is in the first place. Fight back against their lies, an...

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Israeli and Palestinian Political Reflections on the Moment and on the Future

Contact Chai - March 29, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour
On March 28th, Mishkan Chicago cohosted a dialogue on the war in Gaza and Israel, together with IPF Atid Chicago and New Israel Fund. Rabbi Lizzi moderated the discussion which featured Agora Initiative co-founder Khalil Sayegh and IPF Atid director Shanie Reichman. IPF Atid https://israelpoli...

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Minyan Replay with Rabbi Lizzi — Parashat Tzav

Contact Chai - March 27, 2024 21:00 - 37 minutes
Every weekday at 8:00 am, Mishkan Chicago holds a virtual Morning Minyan.  You can join in yourself, or listen to all the prayer, music, and inspiration right here on Contact Chai. https://www.mishkanchicago.org/series/morning-minyan-spring-2024/ **** For upcoming Shabbat services and program...

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Copy of Migration: The Bible, Christians, and Migrants with Dr. Danny Carroll R.

Interfaith Encounters - March 26, 2024 05:00 - 16 minutes
Dr. Carroll is half-Guatemalan and was raised bilingual and bicultural. In his youth, he spent many summers in Guatemala and later taught at El Seminario Teológico Centroamericano in Guatemala City for thirteen years. The realities of Central America sparked Dr. Carroll's fascination with the Ol...

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"Baptizing America" with co-authors Brian Kaylor and Beau Underwood

Faithful Politics - March 26, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour
The conversation explores the book 'Baptizing America' and the role of mainline Protestantism in shaping Christian nationalism in the United States. It discusses the January 6th event and the connection to Christian nationalism. The concept of civil religion and its influence on American society...

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Gone For Good: A Conversation With Mark Elsdon

This Is Not Church Podcast - March 25, 2024 17:08 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
This Quoircast episode is brought to you by Quoirlings Book Club: Books. Deconstruction. Community. Ask to join today. In this episode we chat with Mark Elsdon. Mark Elsdon lives and works at the intersection of money and meaning as an entrepreneur, nonprofit executive, author, and speaker. H...

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Heavenly Homeland, Episode 4: Choosing Barabbas

Faithful Politics - March 23, 2024 04:00 - 40 minutes
In the fourth installment of Heavenly Homeland we focus exclusively on the former President Donald Trump and his perceived hold on evangelicals. Drawing from the dramatic biblical account of the choice between Barabbas and Jesus, this discussion delves into the echoes of this ancient decision in...

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Accomplices for Justice - Take Three

Finding Connections - Chats with Rabbi Jonathan Freirich - March 22, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour
Continuing conversations with profound attention to race consciousness with Pastor Wylie Hughes and Rabbi Jonathan Freirich and whomever wants to join. Topics include: - How White Supremacy and "Winners Take All" capitalism stand in the way of seeing paths forward, and more ideas about what we ...

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Minyan Replay with Rabbi Lizzi — Purim Prep Special

Contact Chai - March 21, 2024 00:00 - 39 minutes
On Thursday, March 21st, as we observe the Fast of Esther, Mishkan will join Hadar for "Reading the Megillah After October 7th".  From 8:30 am - 1:30 pm CDT, we will reflect on the crises in the Megillah and in our world today. Join us at the link below: https://www.mishkanchicago.org/event/re...

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Copy of Migration: Islamic Views of Migration, an Ismaili Perspective with Dr. Zahra Jamal

Interfaith Encounters - March 19, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes
Zahra N. Jamal is Associate Director at Rice University's Boniuk Institute for Religious Tolerance, and a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Consultant. An award-winning former faculty member at Harvard and MIT, Dr. Jamal was founding director of the Civil Islam Initiative at University of Chicago, fo...

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From Faith to Freethought with Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02)

Faithful Politics - March 19, 2024 04:00 - 59 minutes
In this  episode of Faithful Politics, hosts Will  and Pastor Josh  invited  Congressman Jared Huffman to explore themes of religious liberty, Christian nationalism, and the role of religion in politics. Congressman Huffman, representing California's second congressional district, delves into hi...

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(Jewish) Power: Fantasy, Reality, and Responsibility

Contact Chai - March 19, 2024 02:00 - 20 minutes
Today's episode is a Shabbat Replay from our Saturday Morning service on March 16th. Rabbi Steven compared and contrasted Purim, a holiday which centers a satirical story and power fantasy, with modern realities of Jewish power. In a year when the Megillah’s violent vengeance may hit close to ho...

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Devout: A Conversation With Anna Gazmarian

This Is Not Church Podcast - March 18, 2024 16:43 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
This Quoircast eopisiode is brought to you by Fire And Silk by Meghan Irene Turner. Published by Quoir and will be available April 9th, 2024 Trigger Warning: In this conversation we talk about Mental Illness and Suicide If you or anyone you know is contemplating suicide or self harm, please c...

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Let's Do Less | Rachel Jensen

Integral Yoga Podcast - March 18, 2024 13:42 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
Rachel discusses her philosophy of "Let's Do Less," advocating for slowing down in today's fast-paced world. She emphasizes the power of doing less for self-care and healing, particularly in trauma work. Rachel explores the intersection of presence, genuine connection, and identity in self-care ...

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Heavenly Homeland, Episode 3: The Bible as a Booster Seat

Faithful Politics - March 16, 2024 04:00 - 34 minutes
In the third episode of Heavenly Homeland, a five-part audio documentary from Faithful Politics, we explore the profound and often contentious relationship between Christian nationalism and American history. Host Will Wright takes us on a thought-provoking journey through instances where Biblica...