Podcasts about Ashes

Pastor Justin Kierzek UNITY Lutheran Church Brookfield, WI

Jessi Marcus Out of the Ashes: Week 1, Reduced to Ash Job 1:1-5, Psalm 1, Job 1:6-12, Job 1:20-22 website: jacobswellchurch.org facebook: jacobswellkc twitter: @jacobswell

Ash Wednesday 2026 - Dust and Ashes by Fr. Josh Waltz

This week on 7 Minute Stories, Aaron reflects on loss, legacy, and the fragile weight of being human. From the passing of cultural icons like James Van Der Beek and Robert Duvall to the deeply personal grief of losing his uncle and cousin—both Cleveland firefighters who ran toward danger for a living—this episode explores the difference between distant loss and the kind that reshapes you. Recorded on Ash Wednesday, “Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust” wrestles with mortality, memory, and a question Aaron first asked at age 12: When the body stops, does everything stop? Or are we more like radios—receivers of something that continues beyond us?

In this exclusive best of episode, I sit down with Andrew Collins, author of the new book "Karahan Tepe: Civilization of the Anunnaki and the Cosmic Origins of the Serpent of Eden." This book is Andrew's two-decade long quest to understand this sister site of Göbekli Tepe. Explaining how Karahan Tepe functioned as a shamanic centre for oracular communications, Andrew shows how the site's rock-cut structures were used to connect with the Galactic bulge and stars of Scorpius in their role as, respectively, the head and active spirit of a world-encircling snake identified with the entire length of the Milky Way. He traces this serpent motif throughout history, identifying it with the biblical serpent of Eden, the Kundalini of Vedic tradition, and the black snake of the Yezidis. He shows also how the founders of Karahan Tepe were recalled in Hebrew myth and legend as the Watchers and Nephilim and in Sumerian and Babylonian mythology as the Anunnaki. These then were the true founders behind Taş Tepeler, the world's first post ice age civilization, a subject he has championed since the writing of his seminal work “From the Ashes of Angels” in 1995, penned as the first spades were going into the ground at Göbekli Tepe.GET ANDREW'S BOOKJOIN ME ON A TOUR

It's Ash Wednesday, which means reflection, sacrifice, fish fries… and Lern voluntarily giving up the F-word for 40 days. Yes. You read that correctly. On this daily comedy show, we kick things off by diving into Lent traditions, Catholic guilt, church fish fries (shoutout to “God's Cod”), and whether giving up profanity might actually make you physically weaker. Because apparently science says swearing makes you stronger — and now Lern's about to lose all upper body strength by Easter.We debate what to give up for Lent (Scott's belly button habit, Moon's post-7PM snack raids, Rizz attempting “gratitude”), and somehow spiral into a full breakdown of whether profanity is vulgar… or if being a jerk without swearing is worse. It's spiritual growth but make it chaotic.Then things take a hard left turn into mall culture. Is the Galleria officially the worst mall in St. Louis? Is West County Mall thriving while the others crumble into ghost-town sadness? Why does one wing smell like sewer regret? We unpack mall nostalgia, aging into adulthood, and the emotional trauma of Panera closing. This is the hard-hitting journalism you expect from your favorite daily comedy show.But wait. We're not done spiraling.Lern announces she's attending a green burial seminar at the Missouri Botanical Garden because she wants to be composted. Not buried. Not traditionally cremated. Composted. Naturally, this leads to arguments about “rot boxes,” raccoons, methane, and whether microbes need to be burped like kombucha. Completely normal morning show behavior.And just when you think we've peaked? Dementia Village.We discover there's a real-life European concept where memory care patients live in a simulated neighborhood with shops and restaurants instead of sterile hallways — and we immediately decide that's where The Rizzuto Show retires together. But then Rafe plants the intrusive thought that maybe one of us already has dementia… and this entire show is just a memory loop inside a Wisconsin nursing home.So yeah. Totally standard Wednesday for a daily comedy show.If you came for Lent talk, mall drama, green burial debates, and existential dread disguised as humor — welcome home.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Can non-Catholics receive ashes?” This question opens a discussion on the significance of rituals in the Catholic faith. Other topics include the differences between Catholic Mass and Protestant services, the removal of certain feast days from the calendar, and the meaning behind the priest adding a drop of water to the wine. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 01:30 – Can Non-Catholics receive ashes? 06:09 – I'm in OCIA. How do I sum up the differences between a Catholic mass and a protestant service and why it’s important? 12:44 – In the new calendar we removed feast days of saints. Why did that happen and did it undermine papal authority? 16:58 – How can the bread turn into the body and the wine turn into the blood? 21:50 – Iowa Catholic Radio. Why does the priest add a drop of water into the wine? 28:47 – Are the SSPX in communion with Rome? What do you say to someone who goes to those masses? 34:28 – Can you emphasize why our Catholic rituals have meaning? 43:49 – Why does the eucharist have to be celebrated at every mass if it’s only required once a year? 51:14 – My priest changes words during the mass. What are your thoughts on that?

“Is Receiving Ashes Against Scripture? This question opens a discussion on the intersection of faith and politics, addressing concerns about the implications of such support. Other topics include the challenge of serving both God and money, and the complexities of identity in faith, such as navigating historical claims about the papacy and exploring the differences between Catholicism and Orthodoxy. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:12 – Reading not doing public penance, but then we get big ashes on our heads. 09:23 – Jesus said you can't serve God and money. Is it contrary to being a christian for a Church to support a political party or movement? 18:38 – Isn't it condescending to ask the question, why aren't you Catholic? You're asking, why aren't you one of us? Wouldn't it be better to ask who raised you to be the faith you are? 40:56 – 1689 London Baptist confession of faith claims the pope is the Anti-Christ, how do I navigate that as a non-Catholic? 51:52 – I'm looking into Catholicism and Orthodoxy. What’s the Catholic response to the claim that Rome used to be orthodox before the great schism?

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260218dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown to the ground, terrified. But Jesus came and touched them. “Get up,” he said. “Don’t be afraid.” Matthew 17:6-7 Ashes and Hope Today, the season called Lent begins. Lent is the forty-day journey leading up to Easter. It’s a season when Christians slow down and focus on why Jesus came. We examine why he suffered, why he died, and why he rose again. Lent starts with a day called Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday reminds us of something we don’t like to think about. That we are dust. And to dust we will return. That sounds grim. And it is. But it’s also honest. Jesus’ three disciples had an honest moment, too. When they heard God’s voice on the mountain, they fell facedown, terrified. They couldn’t handle it. And then Matthew gives us one of the most comforting sentences in the Bible: “But Jesus came and touched them.” Jesus didn't stay far away. He didn't wait for them to get brave. He came close. And he said, “Get up. Don’t be afraid.” That’s what Lent is about. It’s not about you proving yourself to God. It’s about Jesus coming close to you. And then Jesus did something even bigger. He came down from the mountain because he had another hill to climb. A cross to carry. He went there for sinners. For weak people. For dust-people like us. Ash Wednesday reminds you that you will die. But Jesus reminds you he died and rose again for you. So, the ashes aren’t the end of your story. Jesus is. Prayer: Lord Jesus, on this Ash Wednesday, remind me that I am dust, but I am not forgotten. You came close, you carried my sin, and you defeated death. Give me hope in your unfailing promises. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!Ashes signal a beginning, not an ending. We open Lent by choosing a clear path: daily readings from Divine Intimacy and a simple, sturdy way to pray that draws us into God's love without performance. The Teresian method becomes our map—presence, reading, meditation, colloquy—so prayer shifts from theory to encounter. Instead of grand gestures, we aim for honest conversation with the One who already loves us, letting doctrine nourish devotion and guide the heart.From the very start, the message is sharp: remember you are dust. That truth doesn't crush; it clarifies. We talk about mortality as a gift that resets priorities, nudging us to detach from what fades and choose what lasts—charity, fidelity, and a steady pursuit of holiness. Then we turn to penance with the nuance it deserves. Fasting and abstinence matter, but only as signs of a deeper conversion. Rend hearts, not garments. Keep sacrifices hidden, mortify self-love first, and let humility give your practices weight. We break down the basics—Ash Wednesday and Good Friday fasting, Friday abstinence in Lent—and gently challenge you to go beyond the bare minimum if health allows. Detachment reveals desire; desire finds God.Along the way, we stay practical and pastoral. Keep Sundays free from fasting. If a fuller abstinence helps, keep it. Pair fasting with daily, focused prayer; use the colloquy to turn belief into love. Revisit the Cross through the Stations. If you need inspiration, the saints are close at hand—Teresa, Thérèse, John of the Cross—teaching us to build intimacy on solid ground. Our goal isn't a tougher checklist but a truer heart, one that moves from ashes to Easter with purpose.Want to journey with us? Subscribe for daily releases on YouTube and audio, share this with a friend who needs a Lenten reset, and leave a review with your own practice this season. Let's seek what endures together.Support the showGoFundMe for Catholic couple in need: https://gofund.me/314382e0dCheck out our new sponsor, Nic Nac, at www.nicnac.com and use code "AB25%" for 25% off!Want the best potato chips in the world? Head over to fatthins.com and use code AB10 for 10% off!********************************************************Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsxnv80ByFV4OGvt_kImjQ?sub_confirmation=1https://www.avoidingbabylon.comMerchandise: https://avoiding-babylon-shop.fourthwall.comLocals Community: https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comFull Premium/Locals Shows on Audio Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1987412/subscribeRSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rssRumble: https://rumble.com/c/AvoidingBabylon

He really is one of our favourites, and he returns for a thoughtful and revealing Next Chapter conversation. We move beyond the traditional player story (you can also catch him in episode 73), Vaughany reflects on leadership, resilience, health, and the personal experiences that have shaped his life after cricket. He delivers a sharp take on the Ashes, discusses professionalism, team culture, and why England’s future may be closer than many think. There is clear affection when he speaks about Australia, but the episode also explores very serious moments. Honest, measured, and insightful, this is Vaughany at his most reflective. And we love him for it. *** Follow the Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow the Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegames See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Send me a text. Ash Wednesday is here. If you see someone walking around with ashes that look like a cross or like a smudge then they might be a Christian Catholic or Christian or they have been cleaning a chimney.

Send a textIn this powerful episode of Generation X Paranormal, Logan and Nicole sit down with Larry Eissler III and Brittney Bickett, founders of From Ashes to Echoes Paranormal.Larry and Brittney, a U.S. Army combat veterans, share their deeply personal journeys into the paranormal and how their paths ultimately led to the creation of their investigative team.This conversation goes far beyond ghost hunting.They discuss:• Their origin stories and how they met • The emotional impact of paranormal investigation • Their approach to evidence and investigation methodology • How trauma, loss, and life experiences shape their work • The role of storytelling in paranormal research • Their vision for From Ashes to Echoes ParanormalThis episode explores the human side of paranormal investigation — the fear, the curiosity, and the search for meaning in the unknown.From Ashes to Echoes Paranormal represents a new generation of investigators focused not just on evidence, but on understanding the deeper connection between the living and whatever may exist beyond.This October (1–9), we're joining Secret Ireland Tours for a haunted journey through Scotland, guided by renowned paranormal investigator Ryan O'Neill—seen on Haunted Scotland and Haunted Ireland, and Executive Director of Scottish Paranormal.From ancient locations to lingering folklore, this journey is about history, humanity, and the unexplained. This Ability PodcastReal stories, advocacy, and inclusion from the disability community.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFind us at: gxparanormal.com Watch On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@generationxparanormal Listen: • Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/generation-x-paranormal/id1661845577?i=1000666351352 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6zQmLQ0F78h8KRuVylps2v?si=79af02a218444d1f Follow us on Social Media: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GenXParanormal • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/generationxparanormal/ • Twitter (X): https://x.com/GXParanormal

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260218dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown to the ground, terrified. But Jesus came and touched them. “Get up,” he said. “Don’t be afraid.” Matthew 17:6-7 Ashes and Hope Today, the season called Lent begins. Lent is the forty-day journey leading up to Easter. It’s a season when Christians slow down and focus on why Jesus came. We examine why he suffered, why he died, and why he rose again. Lent starts with a day called Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday reminds us of something we don’t like to think about. That we are dust. And to dust we will return. That sounds grim. And it is. But it’s also honest. Jesus’ three disciples had an honest moment, too. When they heard God’s voice on the mountain, they fell facedown, terrified. They couldn’t handle it. And then Matthew gives us one of the most comforting sentences in the Bible: “But Jesus came and touched them.” Jesus didn't stay far away. He didn't wait for them to get brave. He came close. And he said, “Get up. Don’t be afraid.” That’s what Lent is about. It’s not about you proving yourself to God. It’s about Jesus coming close to you. And then Jesus did something even bigger. He came down from the mountain because he had another hill to climb. A cross to carry. He went there for sinners. For weak people. For dust-people like us. Ash Wednesday reminds you that you will die. But Jesus reminds you he died and rose again for you. So, the ashes aren’t the end of your story. Jesus is. Prayer: Lord Jesus, on this Ash Wednesday, remind me that I am dust, but I am not forgotten. You came close, you carried my sin, and you defeated death. Give me hope in your unfailing promises. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260218dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown to the ground, terrified. But Jesus came and touched them. “Get up,” he said. “Don’t be afraid.” Matthew 17:6-7 Ashes and Hope Today, the season called Lent begins. Lent is the forty-day journey leading up to Easter. It’s a season when Christians slow down and focus on why Jesus came. We examine why he suffered, why he died, and why he rose again. Lent starts with a day called Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday reminds us of something we don’t like to think about. That we are dust. And to dust we will return. That sounds grim. And it is. But it’s also honest. Jesus’ three disciples had an honest moment, too. When they heard God’s voice on the mountain, they fell facedown, terrified. They couldn’t handle it. And then Matthew gives us one of the most comforting sentences in the Bible: “But Jesus came and touched them.” Jesus didn't stay far away. He didn't wait for them to get brave. He came close. And he said, “Get up. Don’t be afraid.” That’s what Lent is about. It’s not about you proving yourself to God. It’s about Jesus coming close to you. And then Jesus did something even bigger. He came down from the mountain because he had another hill to climb. A cross to carry. He went there for sinners. For weak people. For dust-people like us. Ash Wednesday reminds you that you will die. But Jesus reminds you he died and rose again for you. So, the ashes aren’t the end of your story. Jesus is. Prayer: Lord Jesus, on this Ash Wednesday, remind me that I am dust, but I am not forgotten. You came close, you carried my sin, and you defeated death. Give me hope in your unfailing promises. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

Gaming hosts Josh, Ryan and Ace are back with another fast-paced TWIG (This Week in Gaming), breaking down the biggest headlines shaking up the world of gaming. From the shocking news surrounding Ashes of Creation reportedly shutting down, to major mass layoffs hitting the team behind Highguard, the guys dig into what these developments mean for the industry and for fans of ambitious video games everywhere. Is this a rough patch for gaming studios, or part of a bigger shift in how video games are made and supported? They also revisit the legacy of Diablo II: Resurrected and why it's still a benchmark for how to properly revive classic video games, plus break down all the biggest reveals and surprises from the latest Sony State of Play. If you want sharp takes, industry insight, and real talk about where gaming is headed next, this episode of the Video Gamers Podcast delivers.                   Kena: Scars of Kosmora https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12EQpTwn4lY (2026)                                 (PS5/PC) 2026 Release (a pixar game…)                 Silent Hill: Townfall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvN3dP92wxU                                  (PC/PS5) 2026 Release                 Project Windless: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HD0dMr3kAQs                                  (PC/PS5/Xbox) No set release date                 4:Loop Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoXXNPgqYkw                                  (PC/PS5) No set release date                 Star Wars Galactic Racer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDBc-kbL-Ic                                  (PC/PS/Xbox) 2026 Release                 Castlevania: Belmonts Curse https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3-SJLWzjmE                                  (All platforms) 2026 Release                 Saros Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcLGdMG0L8Q                                  (PS5 only) April 30th Release Marathon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aovqnB1fUp0   Thanks to our MYTHIC Supporters: Redletter, Disratory, Ol' Jake, Gaius, Jigglepuf, Phelps and NorwegianGreaser, and Dettmarp   Thanks to our Legendary Supporters: HypnoticPyro, PeopleWonder, Bobby S.   Connect with the show: Support us on Patreon: ⁠patreon.com/videogamerspod⁠ Join our Gaming Community: https://discord.gg/h2cHKAvSmu Follow us on Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/videogamerspod/⁠  Follow us on X:⁠ https://twitter.com/VideoGamersPod⁠  Subscribe to us on YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@VideoGamersPod?sub_confirmation=1⁠    Visit us on the web:⁠https://videogamerspod.com/⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A house fire rescue, a hockey shooting in Rhode Island, new twist and turns in the Nancy Guthrie case, ashes tossed out at the Daytona 500, Canada cheats at the Olympics, Colbert is mad at CBS, a slashed throat in Daytona Beach, the Arby's pop-up concert secret details and so much more!

A house fire rescue, a hockey shooting in Rhode Island, new twist and turns in the Nancy Guthrie case, ashes tossed out at the Daytona 500, Canada cheats at the Olympics, Colbert is mad at CBS, a slashed throat in Daytona Beach, the Arby's pop-up concert secret details and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blair Glaser joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about her time on a Catskills ashram during her twenties in the 1990s, yearning and the thrilling and perilous idolization of other human beings, spiritual development, group think, revisiting our experiences with curiosity and excitement, navigating writing about others, pitching agents and digesting their feedback, writing in scene in a sustained way, growing thematically, digging deeper, allowing the unconscious to inform our writing process, being the stewards of our stories, and her new memoir This Incredible Longing:Finding My Self in a Near Cult Experience. Info/Registration for Ronit's 10-Week Memoir Class Memoir Writing: Finding Your Story https://www.pce.uw.edu/courses/memoir-writing-finding-your-story   Also in this episode: -composite characters -working with smaller presses -our foundational, formative experiences Books mentioned in this episode: -Permission by Elissa Altman -Seven Drafts by Allison K. Williams -Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg   Blair Glaser, MA, is a writer, speaker, leadership consultant and licensed psychotherapist who helps create collaborative cultures and increase bottom lines across sectors including finance, law, healthcare, entertainment, and nonprofits. She has run a variety of workshops at renowned retreat centers, including Women Writing to Change the World. After working for six years for V's (formerly Eve Ensler) nonprofit V-Day, a movement to stop violence against women and girls, she developed and facilitated The Vagina Monologues Workshop, a creative approach to sexual empowerment for women, and later worked with actor-activist Jane Fonda on an empowerment workshop for teenage girls.    Glaser earned her B.S. in theater at Northwestern University and received her master's in Drama Therapy from Vermont College and The Institutes for the Arts in Psychotherapy, where she eventually served as a senior faculty member.  She was a New York-licensed creative arts therapist from 1998 to 2022, when she left therapy to work full-time with leaders and organizations. Glaser was the first ever online actor-advice columnist when her weekly column “Ask Blair” appeared on Playbill On-Line.    More recently, her work has been published in the Los Angeles Times, Longreads, Quartz, The Muse, HuffPost, Shondaland and literary publications such as Dorothy Parker's Ashes, Brevity, and the Mantlepiece. Her new memoir is This Incredible Longing:Finding My Self in a Near Cult Experience.   Connect with Blair: Website: www.blairglaser.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairglaser/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blair.glaser Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blair_glaser/ Substack: https://thehistack.substack.com/ Books: www.blairglaser.com/books Events: www.blairglaser.com/events   – Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, Poets & Writers, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories.  She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and teaches memoir through the University of Washington's Online Continuum Program and also independently. She launched Let's Talk Memoir in 2022, lives in Seattle with her family of people and dogs, and is at work on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Subscribe to Ronit's Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank https://bsky.app/profile/ronitplank.bsky.social

Welcome to Season of Aquarius, our book club season on Book Talk for BookTok, a fantasy and romantasy podcast centered on thoughtful discussion and literary analysis. This season is created for readers who want more than quick takes and star ratings, offering space to explore how and why stories work on the page. This is not a traditional book review podcast; it's an analysis and conversation. Each week, we share flash literary analysis that examines themes, authorial intent, character arcs, symbolism, world-building, and key plot devices. Our discussions move beyond initial impressions to unpack narrative choices, emotional resonance, and the craft behind fantasy and romantasy storytelling. We aim to bridge academic literary insight with the modern reading experience shaped by BookTok and online reading communities. This week, we discuss Belladonna by Adalyn Grace. Season of Aquarius Book Club Reading List: Alchemized by SenLinYu Phantasma by Kaylie Smith Silver Elite by Dani Francis An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir Blood & Brujas by Mikayla Hornedo Belladonna by Adalyn Grace As Many Souls as Stars by Natasha Siegel Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli New episodes release twice weekly. Every Tuesday, we publish a book club episode focused on that week's featured novel. Every Thursday, we zoom out for deeper conversations about bookish culture, reading communities, genre trends, and the larger ideas shaping fantasy, romantasy, and BookTok today. If you're searching for a fantasy book podcast, romantasy podcast, or book club podcast that blends thoughtful literary analysis with a genuine love of reading, Season of Aquarius invites you to read, reflect, and discuss alongside us. How to participate: Send your theories and spicy takes by commenting on this episode, DMing us, or using the form on our website. The Subtext Society Journal: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thesubtextsocietyjournal.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  We're thrilled to announce our newest venture: The Subtext Society Journal—the first of its kind, dedicated to Romance, Romantasy, and fandom with an academic yet accessible voice. We're publishing original essays and thought pieces, and we encourage listeners to submit their own articles for a chance to be featured. Sponsor: Vionic Set yourself up for financial success in 2026 with Monarch. Use code BOOKTALK at monarch.com for half off your first year. Sponsor: Vionic Use code BOOKTALK at checkout for 15% off your entire order at www.vionicshoes.com when you log into your account. 1 time use only. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured! Submit them at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠booktalkforbooktok.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a future mini-episode or exclusive Patreon discussion. Support the Show:  Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/booktalkforbooktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Etsy Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us on Social: Instagram: @BookTalkForBookTok TikTok: @BookTalkForBookTok YouTube: @BookTalkForBookTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast, Bree and Justin talk about Project Gorgon's growth, Stars Reach's layoffs, Ashes of Creation's continued drama, Diablo's Warlock spree, delays for Chrono Odyssey and ArcheAge Chronicles, and Q4 2025 financials. It's the Massively OP Podcast, an action-packed hour of news, tales, opinions, and gamer emails! And remember, if you'd like to send in your question to the show, use this link. Show notes: Intro Adventures in MMOs: WoW Classic, WoW, LOTRO, GW2 Project Gorgon keeps growing! Ashes of Creation's drama train has derailed Stars Reach announces layoffs Diablo II, IV, and Immortal are getting Warlocks Q4 2025 financials from Kakao, NCsoft, Pearl Abyss, Nexon, Krafton Outro Other info: Podcast theme: "Tristram Village" from Diablo Your show hosts: Justin and Bree Listen to Massively OP Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Player FM, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, Amazon, and Spotify Follow Massively Overpowered: Website, Twitter, Facebook, Twitch If you're having problems seeing or using the web player, please check your flashblock or scriptblock setting.

On today's episode, Johnnette prepares us for the upcoming Lenten season! She talks about the importance of taking Lent seriously in order to prepare ourselves for our eternal lives. Listeners call in the share their Lenten practices and how they grow in their relationships with God.

On today's episode, Johnnette prepares us for the upcoming Lenten season! She talks about the importance of taking Lent seriously in order to prepare ourselves for our eternal lives.

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What does real repentance actually look like? In 2 Kings 6–7, King Jehoram tears his clothes and wears sackcloth. On the outside, it looks like humility. It looks like repentance. It looks like sorrow. But is his heart truly broken before God? In this powerful episode, we walk through one of the most intense passages in Scripture. A city under siege. Famine so severe it turns horrific. A king who appears repentant. And yet, beneath the outward display, something else is happening in his heart. This message confronts a hard but necessary question: Are we truly surrendered to God, or are we trying to follow a formula to get what we want? We'll explore: The difference between true repentance and religious performanceWhy outward sorrow does not always mean inward surrenderThe danger of saying, “Why should I wait on the Lord any longer?”What Luke 8 reveals about the soil of our heartsWhy God's timing tests our trust This is a word for the Church right now. It is also a word for each of us personally. Truth exposes. But truth also sets us free. Scripture Covered 2 Kings 6 : 24–332 Kings 7Luke 8 : 4–152 Timothy 3 : 5 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to True Repentance 02:51 The Nature of Insincere Apologies 06:13 The Siege of Samaria and Its Consequences 09:07 The King's Response to Desperation 12:03 Elisha's Prophecy of Deliverance 14:55 The Lepers' Decision and Discovery 17:46 The King's Reaction to the Lepers' News 21:07 The Fulfillment of Elisha's Prophecy 23:58 The Importance of Genuine Repentance 26:51 The Role of Truth in Transformation 29:51 The Danger of Insincerity in Faith 33:01 The Call for True Heart Change 35:52 The Consequences of False Repentance 39:11 The Need for Accountability in the Church 42:10 The Power of God's Timing 45:10 The Importance of Following God's Way 47:56 Conclusion and Call to Action About your host: Jaime Luce' testimony has daunting personal mountains and treacherous financial valleys. She was trapped in day-to-day stress and couldn't see a way forward. But how she started is not how she finished! And she wants you to know God has a plan for your life too, no matter how tough it seems. Today, Jaime has been married to the love of her life for almost three decades, owns two companies, and has become an author and podcaster. God's way is always the blessed way! Free chapter of Jaime's new book: You Don't Need Money, You Just Need God: https://jaimeluce.com/book/ Connect: - Website: https://jaimeluce.com - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaime.luces.page - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaime_luce/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-luce-00395691/

He really is one of our favourites, and he returns for a thoughtful and revealing Next Chapter conversation. We move beyond the traditional player story (you can also catch him in episode 73), Vaughany reflects on leadership, resilience, health, and the personal experiences that have shaped his life after cricket. He delivers a sharp take on the Ashes, discusses professionalism, team culture, and why England’s future may be closer than many think. There is clear affection when he speaks about Australia, but the episode also explores very serious moments. Honest, measured, and insightful, this is Vaughany at his most reflective. And we love him for it. *** Follow the Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow the Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegames See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the season of Lent! Join us for a journey towards Easter, reflecting on the forty days leading up to it.

The journey to finding your true self often requires leaving behind the stories that no longer serve you. In this episode of Real Things Living, host Brigitte Cutshall sits down with Robin Ferguson—an executive leader, coach, and author of "The Phoenix Effect."Robin shares how her background as a nurse and minister shaped her understanding of resilience and self-acceptance. They discuss the "Phoenix Effect," a transformative process of breaking down old personas to ignite a more authentic version of yourself, and how "positive disruptors" can help anyone break free from a stagnant routine.3 Takeaways:(1) Self-Awareness is a Superpower: Understanding the stories and cultural messages that shaped your history allows you to consciously choose who you want to be today.(2) Embrace Positive Disruptors: Stepping into uncomfortable territory—whether by taking a new class or simply changing your commute—breaks rote patterns and opens the door to new possibilities.(3) The Power of Curiosity: Staying endlessly curious keeps the mind young, aids in navigating change, and serves as the heart of creativity.Pick up a copy of Robin's book, The Phoenix Effect, available on Amazon https://bit.ly/3Md4lkN Barnes & Noble https://bit.ly/4rgLuUXConnect with her at https://robin-ferguson.com

Send a textIn this powerful episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are joined by Amy McKiernan, an authority on overcoming sexual assault and the author of *More Than a Survivor: Eight Keys to Overcoming Sexual Assault and Finding a Path to Living a Fulfilled Life*. Amy shares her deeply personal journey, beginning with her traumatic experiences from a young age and the struggles that followed. She opens up about the darkness she faced and the path to healing that led her to write her book, which serves as a beacon of hope for survivors. Amy discusses the eight keys to healing that she outlines in her book, emphasizing the importance of choice and the power of support systems. This episode is not only a testament to resilience but also provides actionable insights for anyone navigating the aftermath of trauma. Tune in to hear Amy's inspiring message and learn how to reclaim your life and find fulfillment once again. Discover more about Amy's work at amymckiernan.com, and don't miss the chance to connect with her on social media for ongoing support and inspiration.Want to be a guest on Living the Dream with Curveball? Send Curtis Jackson a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1628631536976x919760049303001600Support the show

On the Christian calendar the weeks leading up to Easter are set aside for a special focus and attention to the important questions we can miss in our hectic and busy lives: Who am I?Is that the person I want to be?What is my impact on the world around me?  This season, known as Lent, lasts for a period of 40 days, and begins with Ash Wednesday, which falls on February 18th this year. For many people, Ash Wednesday is a day associated with guilt, shame, and a rejection of humanity. But is that the only way to approach this day and this season? The good news is we can embrace the meaning and practices of Ash Wednesday and Lent, like repentance, while also affirming the goodness of humanity. How? Josh explores that question this week. ⛪️ To learn more about who we are and what we do, visit https://gracepointe.net/about-us

701 - Recorded live on February 10, 2026 Ambience for the night: Institution D.O.L. - Agape :93: https://edgedcircleproductions.bandcamp.com/album/agape-93 **Playlist** 1) Grizelda - The Sharp Claw of Harvest 2) Noctivagum - Carpe Noctem 3) Serpent Column - Flight of the Last Gods **talk** 4) Primeval Well - Where All Things are Forgotten 5) Arcane Frost - Withering Decay 6) Nøkk - Nøkk the Soulless 7) Leviathan A.C. - Ashes of Oppression **talk** 8) Nourishment – Curdled Live every Tuesday at 9pm ET on NSTMRadio.com

Shownotes Almost as soon as the international liberal order came into being after World War II, detractors began announcing its death or irrelevancy. Some disliked its hypocrisy: the United States and its allies preached democracy and human rights for all, but in practice only guaranteed them for some. Others disliked the restraints that the system placed on states that wanted to dominate or invade neighbors. But while obituaries for the liberal order are nothing new, the last year has felt truly different. Donald Trump has used his second term to embrace a free-for-all of global competition, with no limits on the use of military and financial power, to pursue narrow, short-term interests. Gone is talk of the common good, universalism, and international law.  Nicholas Danforth joins a raucous discussion on this episode of Order from Ashes, drawing on his recent essay in Foreign Policy. How much order and liberalism was there, really, to the international pact that prevailed from 1945 until, perhaps, 2025? And is that order really, finally, dead this time around? Are there more just and equitable ways to share a global commons? Related reading * Argument: Nick Danforth, “Who Killed the Liberal International Order? A Contested Idea Has Seen Many Alleged Deaths,” Foreign Policy, February 9, 2026 * Report: Nick Danforth, “Beyond Bad Borders: How Nationalism, Imperialism, and Power Politics Shaped the Modern Middle East,”  Century International, October 20, 2025 Participants Nick Danforth is deputy editor of Foreign Policy and a fellow at Century International. Thanassis Cambanis is director of Century International.  Date: Monday, February 16, 2026 Episode: Order from Ashes 102

Jonah preached and Nineveh repented. Repentance leads to God relenting. What does this teach us today? Join us as we celebrate our last week at our Boones Creek location!

In this Bible study, Rev. David Buchs leads us through Psalm 75, the meaning of fasting and ashes, and the rise and fall of King Saul—showing how Scripture exposes false repentance and calls us into genuine humility before God. From the cup of wrath Christ drinks for us, to the freedom Christians have in fasting and ceremony.Sunday Bible Study – February 15, 2026Grace Lutheran Church | Little Rock, ArkansasKey themes explored: • Christ drinking the cup of God's wrath on our behalf (Psalm 75; Gethsemane) • Christian freedom versus legalism in fasting and Ash Wednesday • True repentance vs. self-justification in the life of King Saul • Why partial obedience is not obedience—and why grace is our only hope#BibleStudy#ChristianPodcast#ScriptureStudy#LutheranTheology#RepentanceAndFaith#AshWednesday#LentReflection#GraceLutheranLittleRock#LittleRockChurch#ArkansasFaith#LCMS#ChristCentered

Bienvenidos de nuevo a Random Topic Games, Este es tu canal de noticias sobre MMORPG. Recuerda suscribirte y seguirnos en nuestras otras redes sociales. 00:00 INTRO 00:15 ASHES OF CREATION 05:42 PROFANE 08:10 SPACEMOLT 10:32 DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS ONLINE 11:19 SCARS OF HONOR 14:19 DIABLO 17:05 CHRONO ODYSSEY 20:01 THE CUBE, SAVE US ┃ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/randomtopicgames ┃ Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/randomtopicgames/ ⚫┃ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@randomtopicgames #MMORPG #NoticiasMMORPG #Gaming #videojuegos #mmorpg #mmorpg2025

Bienvenidos de nuevo a Random Topic Games, Este es tu canal de noticias sobre MMORPG. Recuerda suscribirte y seguirnos en nuestras otras redes sociales. 00:00 INTRO 00:22 STARCRAFT 01:50 PANTHEON RISE OF THE FALLEN 03:51 PIONER 05:17 ASHES OF CREATION 08:34 THE QUINFALL 11:19 HORIZON HUNTERS 14:59 DREADMYST 17:12 BLUE PROTOCOL en ESPAÑOL ┃ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/randomtopicgames ┃ Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/randomtopicgames/ ⚫┃ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@randomtopicgames #MMORPG #NoticiasMMORPG #Gaming #videojuegos #mmorpg #mmorpg2025

We're joined by Will Powers - Marketing Director for Pearl Abyss this week to chat about the challenges of creating a game as large and varied as Crimson Desert. Then we get into the mass layoffs of the devs behind Highguard as well as 2XKO. Chat about cats and then all the announcements from the recent Sony Playstation State of Play! 0:00 - Intro1:00 - Fixing audio6:30 - Will Powers from Pearl Abyss is here14:00 - What is Crimson Desert?1:48:00 - Highguard devs have mass layoffs2:01:00 - The Ashes of Creation situation is crazy2:11:20 - Mewgenics2:18:50 - 2XKO layoffs2:22:20 - Sony State of Play2:55:50 - Shoutouts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think Lent is only about giving things up? Join Tara as she describes the season as a way to “make room” - for meditation, reflection, and acts of service. She invites you to take up a new spiritual practice or write your own spiritual autobiography. She describes how two stories - Madeleine L'Engle's Circle of Quiet & the Transfiguration of Jesus in Matthew 17 - taught her how transformation involves commitment, community, and action.Send Tara a Text MessageSupport the showRev. Tara Lamont Eastman is a pastor, podcaster and host of Holy Shenanigans since September of 2020. Eastman combines her love of ministry with her love of writing, music and visual arts. She is a graduate of Wartburg Theological Seminary's Theological Education for Emerging Ministry Program and the Youth and Theology Certificate Program at Princeton Seminary. She has served in various ministry and pastoral roles over the last thirty years in the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) and PCUSA (Presbyterian Church of America). She is the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Warren Pennsylvania. She has presented workshops on the topics of faith and creativity at the Wild Goose Festival. She is a trainer for Soul Shop Suicide Prevention for Church Communities.

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Get in the mood for Valentine's Day (and to clear space off your shelves) when we tackle the pink books on our TBRs!   Books and other media mentioned in this episode: Ann's picks: The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon – Sarah Vowell books – Audie Cornish on NPR The Guncle Abroad by Steven Rowley – The Guncle by Steven Rowley American Fantasy by Emma Straub – New Kids on the Block (band) Halle's picks: The Lost Ticket by Freya Sampson – Jenny Colgan books – Clare Pooley books – Little Beach Street Bakery by Jenny Colgan Lovely War by Julie Berry – Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein Love and Other Brain Experiments by Hannah Brohm – Ali Hazelwood books What We're Reading This Week: Ann: King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby – S.A. Cosby books Halle: Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams – The Last Word by Taylor Adams – Reckless Girls by Rachel Hawkins Well-Read on Facebook Well-Read on Instagram Well-Read on Bookshop

We're joined by a titan of American metal (everybody calls him that): Randy Blythe of Lamb of God.We dive deep into Randy's life and musical history, from young punk rocker hopping freight trains, blowing off singing for the band that would become Burn the Priest, battling alcoholism from the early days through the glory days of Lamb of God, getting sober on tour with Metallica, his experience in Czech prison, and much, MUCH more.This is a loaded episode with a true legend in extreme music, who practices what he preaches and lives up to all of the kind things you hear about him.Go see Lamb of God on tour, check out their new record "Into Oblivion" on March 13th, and grab a copy of Randy's latest book "Just Beyond The Light" wherever you get your books!_______________Cool links:• Get 10% off GUILTY PARTY site-wide with code HARDLORE and grab some of our favorite clothing brands of all time• Go see Lamb of God with many other great bands at Welcome to Rockville and Sonic Temple!• HardLore Official Website/HardLore Records STORE____________________00:00:00 - Start00:03:08 - Approaching the 10th Lamb of God Album00:05:26 - Logo Change (Papyrus)00:06:26 - Finding Music (Disco, Rock, Punk)00:16:15 - Finding Local Music & Community00:19:33 - Randy isn't a Metalhead, Moving to Richmond00:28:50 - Randy's First Band00:30:25 - The Tale of Burn The Priest00:43:53 - Pardon This Interuption00:46:38 - Sobriety00:49:42 - Burn The Priest Self-Titled00:55:10 - Changing The Name To Lamb Of God01:00:43 - Panic Attack on a Roof01:03:29 - Playing CBGBs, Recruiting Willy, New American Gospel01:12:54 - As The Palaces Burn, Ashes of the Wake, Ozzfest & George W. Bush01:25:10 -  Sacrament, Making LoG Their Living, Advancing Alcoholism01:28:59 - Redneck is About Randy01:35:39 - Wrath, Getting Sober on Tour With Metallica01:39:39 - Resolution, Grammy Nom #2, Alcoholism Within the Rest of LoG01:41:26 - The Dark Days: Czech Prison01:46:53 - First Day In General Population, The Metalhead Prison Guard01:52:38 -  VII: Sturm und Drang, a Relief?01:55:37 - Lamb of God Self-Titled, The P*ndemic, Omens02:05:48 - The Heavy Music Boom02:09:24 - Into Oblivion, SST Crossover, Modern Political Landscape02:18:13 - Photography, Surfing, Writing & Other Endeavors02:20:35 - Food02:23:28 - Lamb of Ghosts02:24:49 - Top 4 Hardcore Records HardLore: A Knotfest Series, Fueled by Monster EnergyEdited by Steven Grise • Title sequence by Nicholas MarzlufJoin the HARDLORE PATREON to watch every single weekly episode early and ad-free, alongside exclusive monthly episodes.Join the HARDLORE DISCORD for community discussions and to participate in our future Q&A episodes.FOLLOW HARDLORE: INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, SPOTIFY, APPLEFOLLOW COLIN: INSTAGRAMFOLLOW BO: INSTAGRAM, TWITTER For sponsorship opportunities, email us! hardlore@knotfest.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our second episode on the life of Anthony Burns begins with his detention in Boston, which outraged Massachusetts abolitionists. Even after Burns was returned to Virginia to be enslaved once again, his supporters in Boston continued to work for his freedom. Research: Buehrens, John A. “Spiritual friendship and social justice.” UU World. Fall 2019. https://www.uuworld.org/articles/spiritual-friendship Sutton, Robert K. “’We waked up stark mad Abolitionists.’” From "Stark Mad Abolitionists.” Salon. 8/5/2017. https://www.salon.com/2017/08/05/we-waked-up-stark-mad-abolitionists/ Sutton, Robert K. “The Wealthy Activist Who Helped Turn ‘Bleeding Kansas’ Free.” Smithsonian. 8/16/2017. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/wealthy-activist-who-helped-turn-bleeding-kansas-free-180964494/ Delblanco, Andrew. “America’s Struggle for Moral Coherence.” The Atlantic. 12/12/2018. https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/11/the-nation-has-been-this-dividedin-the-civil-war/575587/ Finkelman, Paul & Dictionary of Virginia Biography. Anthony Burns (1834–1862). (2020, December 07). In Encyclopedia Virginia. https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/burns-anthony-1834-1862. “Anthony Burns Captured.” Africans in America. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4p2915.html Boston African American National Historic Site. “"God made me a man- not a slave": The Arrest of Anthony Burns.” National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/articles/-god-made-me-a-man-not-a-slave-the-arrest-of-anthony-burns.htm#_ftnref14 Linder, Douglas O. “The (Fugitive Slave)Trials of Anthony Burns: An Account.” UMKC School of Law: Famous Trials. 2019. https://www.famous-trials.com/anthonyburns/2425-the-fugitive-slave-trials-of-anthony-burns-an-account Encyclopedia Virginia. “The Trial of Anthony Burns (1854).” https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/burns-anthony-the-trial-of-1854/ Stevens, Charles Emery. “Anthony Burns: A History.” Boston : John P. Jewett and Co. 1856. Shapiro, Samuel. “The Rendition of Anthony Burns.” The Journal of Negro History, Vol. 44, No. 1 (Jan., 1959). https://www.jstor.org/stable/2716312 Maginnes, David R. “The Case of the Court House Rioters in the Rendition of the Fugitive Slave Anthony Burns, 1854.” The Journal of Negro History, Vol. 56, No. 1 (Jan., 1971). https://www.jstor.org/stable/2716024 Landon, Fred. “Anthony Burns in Canada.” Reprinted from the Ontario Historical Society’s “Papers and Records” volume XXII. 1925. https://archive.org/details/anthonyburnsinca00land/ Potter, Joseph S. “The Boston Slave Riot, and Trial of Anthony Burns.” Boston: Fetridge and Company. 1854. https://archive.org/details/DKC0103/mode/1up Perlstein, Henry, “From the Ashes of the Common Law”: Personal Replevin in the 21st Century (February 05, 2024). Intercultural Human Rights Law Review, Volume 19, pp. 257-309, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=5407082 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5407082 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The story of Anthony Burns is one that resonates in our current times. Part one covers his early enslaved life, his escape from enslavement, and his arrest under the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. Research: Buehrens, John A. “Spiritual friendship and social justice.” UU World. Fall 2019. https://www.uuworld.org/articles/spiritual-friendship Sutton, Robert K. “’We waked up stark mad Abolitionists.’” From "Stark Mad Abolitionists.” Salon. 8/5/2017. https://www.salon.com/2017/08/05/we-waked-up-stark-mad-abolitionists/ Sutton, Robert K. “The Wealthy Activist Who Helped Turn ‘Bleeding Kansas’ Free.” Smithsonian. 8/16/2017. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/wealthy-activist-who-helped-turn-bleeding-kansas-free-180964494/ Delblanco, Andrew. “America’s Struggle for Moral Coherence.” The Atlantic. 12/12/2018. https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/11/the-nation-has-been-this-dividedin-the-civil-war/575587/ Finkelman, Paul & Dictionary of Virginia Biography. Anthony Burns (1834–1862). (2020, December 07). In Encyclopedia Virginia. https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/burns-anthony-1834-1862. “Anthony Burns Captured.” Africans in America. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4p2915.html Boston African American National Historic Site. “"God made me a man- not a slave": The Arrest of Anthony Burns.” National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/articles/-god-made-me-a-man-not-a-slave-the-arrest-of-anthony-burns.htm#_ftnref14 Linder, Douglas O. “The (Fugitive Slave)Trials of Anthony Burns: An Account.” UMKC School of Law: Famous Trials. 2019. https://www.famous-trials.com/anthonyburns/2425-the-fugitive-slave-trials-of-anthony-burns-an-account Encyclopedia Virginia. “The Trial of Anthony Burns (1854).” https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/burns-anthony-the-trial-of-1854/ Stevens, Charles Emery. “Anthony Burns: A History.” Boston : John P. Jewett and Co. 1856. Shapiro, Samuel. “The Rendition of Anthony Burns.” The Journal of Negro History, Vol. 44, No. 1 (Jan., 1959). https://www.jstor.org/stable/2716312 Maginnes, David R. “The Case of the Court House Rioters in the Rendition of the Fugitive Slave Anthony Burns, 1854.” The Journal of Negro History, Vol. 56, No. 1 (Jan., 1971). https://www.jstor.org/stable/2716024 Landon, Fred. “Anthony Burns in Canada.” Reprinted from the Ontario Historical Society’s “Papers and Records” volume XXII. 1925. https://archive.org/details/anthonyburnsinca00land/ Potter, Joseph S. “The Boston Slave Riot, and Trial of Anthony Burns.” Boston: Fetridge and Company. 1854. https://archive.org/details/DKC0103/mode/1up Perlstein, Henry, “From the Ashes of the Common Law”: Personal Replevin in the 21st Century (February 05, 2024). Intercultural Human Rights Law Review, Volume 19, pp. 257-309, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=5407082 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5407082 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.