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The lead singer of "As I Lay Dying" hires a hitman to kill his wife and gets arrested. Jay educates Tim on the Dalia Dippolito case which was very similar except she was a call girl. The two are doing stand up on the ShipRocked cruise, so they peruse the music line up. Jay's daughter has become a DJ and she caters to restless youths in a subway tunnel. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolfSubscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.
In today's true crime story, we're diving into the twisted case of Dalia Dippolito, a woman who thought she could orchestrate the perfect crime by hiring a hitman to kill her husband. Little did she know, the "hitman" she hired was actually an undercover cop. Dalia's story is filled with deception, manipulation, and a shocking lack of remorse.Born to an Egyptian father and a Peruvian mother, Dahlia seemed to have a normal upbringing. But her life took a dark turn when she met Michael Dippolito, a man with a troubled past. Their whirlwind romance quickly turned into a nightmare as Dahlia's true intentions were revealed.From fake lawyers and staged crime scenes to multiple failed attempts at murder, this case has it all. Dahlia's actions led to a dramatic police sting operation, complete with hidden cameras and a fake crime scene. Her chilling words, "I'm 5000% sure," left no doubt about her intentions.Join us as we unravel the complexities of this case, from Dahlia's manipulative behavior to the emotional toll on her husband, Michael. We'll explore the courtroom drama, the appeals, and the psychological analysis that paints a disturbing picture of Dahlia's character.Don't forget to share your thoughts in the comments below and subscribe for more episodes.Previous cases mentioned in this episode:Love, Lies, and Poisonous Murder | The Case of “The Black Widow” Dena Thompsonhttps://murderandlove.com/love-lies-and-poisonous-murder-the-case-of-the-black-widow-dena-thompson/Sources:https://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/michael-dippolitos-finances-explained-sort-of-6464946https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/crime/2009/11/17/investigators-third-time-curse-for/7468719007/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ex-escort-dalia-dippolito-gets-16-years-trying-have-husband-n785621https://www.dannydutch.com/post/dalia-dippolito-the-woman-who-accidently-hired-an-undercover-cop-to-kill-her-husbandhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/dalia-dippolitohttps://media.local10.com/document_dev/2018/03/09/Dippolito v. State Defendant-Appellant's Initial Brief_1520607654146_11768649_ver1.0.pdfhttps://law.justia.com/cases/florida/fourth-district-court-of-appeal/2019/17-2486-0.htmlhttps://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/crime/2017/07/21/breaking-news-dalia-dippolito-sentenced-to-16-years-in-prison/6278081007/https://www.local10.com/news/2019/03/14/appellate-court-upholds-dalia-dippolito-conviction/https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/courts/2020/02/24/us-supreme-court-refuses-to-hear-dalia-dippolitorsquos-appeal/112274188/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/mistrial-declared-dalia-dippolito-newlywed-murder-hire-case-jury-locked-n696031[16] - https://www.wpbf.com/article/dalia-dippolito-trying-to-get-last-minute-evidence-suppressed-before-june-trial/9923492[17] - https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/crime/2019/03/13/dalia-dippolito-loses-battle-to-have-murder-for-hire-conviction-tossed/5715987007/Don't forget to share this in text with your friends and on Reddit************************************************************************************************Support these businesses; support LaM:BJs - Save $35 on a yearly membership with my link: www.murderandlove.com/BJsSimpliSafe Security System - Save 50% your security system plus a free camera with my link: www.murderandlove.com/simplisafe50✨✨For a commercial-free episode, pictures, and more head to our exclusive group at www.patreon.com/loveandmurder✨✨Podcast Promo: Mountain Murders*************************************************************************************************
In Episode 6, State of Florida v. Dalia Dippolito, Part 1, Lisa and Kyle looked at the murder-for-hire case against former escort, Dalia Dippolito. On August 5, 2009, the producers and camera crew for the COPS television show got more than they bargained for when they were invited along to film the resolution of a five day investigation, which started when a convenience store owner reported that his “girlfriend” was trying to hire someone to kill her husband. They looked at the evidence against Dippolito, her first trial and successful direct appeal and her attorneys' attempt to have the charges dismissed using the presence of COPS cameras to undermine the evidence against their client.
In Episode 7, State of Florida v. Dalia Dippolito, Part 2, Lisa and Kyle concluded their look at this long-running case and talked about Dippolito's two re-trials, one of which ended in a mistrial and the other, which concluded in June of 2017, ended with a conviction for Solicitation to Commit First Degree Murder with a Firearm. Then they talked about her direct appeal and state post-conviction claims and events since Dippolito began serving her 16-year sentence in the Florida Department of Corrections.
In this episode of the Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Dr. Kelly Dippolito sit down with Karen Smith to discuss her journey as an artist and how her theological education has influenced her art. She shares how studying scripture has influenced her paintings and how she uses art to explore the stories of women in the Bible. Karen also talks about her experience of church hurt and how she used Taylor Swift's lyrics to express her emotions and process her grief. This conversation highlights the importance of empathy and the role of art in healing and self-expression.Key Takeaways: Studying scripture has greatly influenced Karen's art. She often visualizes the stories she studies and tries to accurately represent them in her paintings.Karen used Taylor Swift's lyrics to express her emotions and process her experience of church hurt, finding empathy and agency in the music.Art can be a powerful tool for healing and self-expression, allowing individuals to explore their emotions and connect with others.Engaging with secular music and culture can provide opportunities for empathy and understanding and inspire creativity and beauty.The church needs empathy and imagination to create a healthy, inclusive community. Episode Resources:Karen Smith's Taylor Swift Lament Playlist The Visual Museum of Women in Christianity Episode Sponsor: The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology. Learn more about The Center for Women in Leadership at https://www.leadershipwithoutapology.org/.
In this episode of the Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Kelly Dippolito discuss the stories of Phoebe, Priscilla, and Junia, mentioned in Romans 16. They emphasize the importance of hermeneutics, the art and science of interpreting the Bible, and its ethical ramifications. Dr. Cohick also explores the narratives behind these names and highlights the biases and prejudices that can influence our understanding of leadership roles in the church. She also delves into the significance of Phoebe as a courier of the Book of Romans and the role of Priscilla and Aquila as coworkers of Paul. The episode concludes with a discussion of Junia and the debate surrounding her status as an apostle. Key Takeaways: Hermeneutics is the art and science of interpreting the Bible and has ethical ramifications.The narratives behind the names in Romans 16 provide valuable insights into the lives and roles of women in the early church.Phoebe served as a courier of the Book of Romans and was highly regarded by Paul.Priscilla and Aquila were Paul's coworkers. They risked their lives for him, and Priscilla was also known for her teaching.Junia is mentioned as an outstanding apostle, highlighting the debate surrounding women in leadership roles in the church. Episode Resources:The Visual Museum of Women in Christianity Episode Sponsor: The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology. Learn more about The Center for Women in Leadership at https://www.leadershipwithoutapology.org/.
In this episode of the Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Kelly Dippolito discuss the importance of historical context when interpreting scripture, specifically focusing on 1 Timothy 2. They emphasize that understanding Ephesus's cultural and religious context in the first century is crucial to understanding Paul's message. They debunk the idea that Paul is establishing a gender hierarchy or limiting women's roles in the church. Instead, they argue that Paul addresses heretical teachings and false piety in Ephesus, urging both men and women to be educated in the truth and focus on Jesus as the Savior. They also explore the possible influence of the Artemis myth and Gnostic heresies on interpreting certain passages in 1 Timothy.Key Takeaways: Understanding the historical context of scripture is essential for accurate interpretation.Paul's message in 1 Timothy 2 is not about establishing a gender hierarchy or limiting women's roles in the church.Paul addresses heretical teachings and false piety in Ephesus and urges both men and women to be educated in the truth.The influence of the Artemis myth and Gnostic heresies may have shaped the interpretation of certain passages in 1 Timothy.The focus should be on Jesus as the Savior and striving towards a godly life. Episode Resources: Nobody's Mother: Artemis of the Ephesians in Antiquity and the New Testament by Dr. Sandra Glahn The Visual Museum of Women in Christianity Episode Sponsor: The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology. Learn more about The Center for Women in Leadership at https://www.leadershipwithoutapology.org/.
In this episode of the Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Kelly Dippolito discuss the interpretation of 1 Corinthians 11:3 and the role of women in the church. They explore the Wesleyan quadrilateral as a tool for studying scripture and the importance of tradition and theology. They also examine the passage's meaning of the term 'head' and its implications for hierarchical relationships. Dr. Cohick and Kelly highlight the complexity of the verse and the various interpretations, including the possibility that Paul is countering bad teaching by the Corinthians. They emphasize the need to understand the cultural and historical context of the passage and the importance of affirming the equal value and gifting of men and women in the church.Key Takeaways: The Wesleyan quadrilateral, which includes scripture, tradition, experience, and reason, can be a helpful tool for studying scripture and interpreting its meaning.Creeds, such as the Nicene and Apostles' Creeds, provide theological guidance and help us understand scripture.The term 'head' in 1 Corinthians 11:3 does not necessarily imply hierarchy but can have various meanings, such as source, preeminence, or representation.The interpretation of 1 Corinthians 11:3 is complex, with different perspectives on its meaning. It is important to consider the passage's cultural and historical context. Women are made in the image and likeness of God and have equal value and gifting in the church. It is important to affirm and support women in their roles and contributions.Understanding the complexity of scripture and engaging in thoughtful interpretation can lead to a deeper understanding of God's word and a more inclusive and equitable church. Episode Resources: Women and Worship at Corinth: Paul's Rhetorical Arguments in 1 Corinthians by Dr. Lucy Peppiatt The Visual Museum of Women in Christianity Episode Sponsor: The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology. Learn more about The Center for Women in Leadership at https://www.leadershipwithoutapology.org/.
In this conversation, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Kelly Dippolito discuss the creation story in Genesis 1 and 2 and explore the hermeneutical approach of speech act theory. They highlight the importance of understanding and interpreting scripture well, especially in relation to women and women in leadership. They delve into the concept of being made in God's image and how it is significant in the Old and New Testaments. They also examine the woman's role as a helper and the mutual relationship between men and women. The conversation concludes with an introduction to the next topic of discussion, the fall in Genesis 3. Later in the episode, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Kat Armstrong discuss the creation narrative and the story of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3. They explore the themes of sin, brokenness, and the impact of the fall on men and women. They also delve into the significance of gardens in Scripture and the parallel between Eve and Mary Magdalene. The conversation highlights the importance of women in the biblical narrative and challenges the notion that women are more gullible than men. Key Takeaways: Understanding scripture requires interpreting it well and considering the hermeneutical approach.Being made in God's image is a significant concept in both the Old and New Testaments.The woman's role as a helper does not imply subordination but rather a mutual relationship. ·The creation story in Genesis 1 and 2 provides a beautiful picture of God's image and likeness expressed through both males and females.The story of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3 highlights the impact of sin and brokenness on men and women.Gardens in Scripture serve as significant settings for important decisions and moments in the biblical narrative.The parallel between Eve and Mary Magdalene highlights the redemption and restoration found in Jesus.The notion that women are more gullible than men is a false and harmful interpretation of Scripture.Women play important roles in the biblical narrative and are called to be active participants in discipleship and ministry. Episode Breakdown:00:00 - Exploring the Story of Creation in Genesis 1 and 201:37 - Understanding Scripture through Speech Act Theory15:32 - The Role of the Woman as a Helper22:31 - Introduction and Overview of the Creation Narrative25:29 - The Significance of Gardens in Scripture33:06 - The Parallel Between Eve and Mary Magdalene42:00 - The Role of Women in the Biblical Narrative Episode Resources: Vindicating the Vixens: Revisiting Sexualized, Vilified, and Marginalized Women of the Bible | Edited By Dr. Sandra GlahnAre Women Human? Penetrating, Sensible, and Witty Essays on the Role of Women in Society by Dorothy L. Sayers The Storyline Bible Studies by Kat ArmstrongScripture as Communication: Introducing Biblical Hermeneutics by Dr. Jeannine K. BrownEpisode Sponsor: The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology. Learn more about The Center for Women in Leadership at: https://www.leadershipwithoutapology.org/.
In this conversation, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Kelly Dippolito discuss the topic of hermeneutics, which is the study of interpreting and understanding the Bible. They explore the challenges of interpreting scripture and the importance of considering the lens through which we read it. They also discuss various approaches to hermeneutics, such as the Wesleyan quadrilateral and historical criticism. Dr. Cohick emphasizes the value of reading the Bible as a story and understanding its metanarrative of redemption. They also touch on the concept of leadership and how it should be defined in light of Jesus' example. Later in the episode, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Kat Armstrong discuss the importance of approaching scripture as a story. They highlight the cohesion and unity of the Bible, which features God's storytelling genius. They also explore the significance of women in the biblical text and how their stories can inspire and empower women today. Kat shares her experience of facing obstacles to learning about Jesus as a woman and how it led her to study the role of women in scripture. Key Takeaways: Hermeneutics is the study of interpreting and understanding the Bible.It is important to consider the lens through which we read scripture.Approaches to hermeneutics include the Wesleyan quadrilateral and historical criticism.Reading the Bible as a story helps us understand its metanarrative of redemption.Leadership should be defined in terms of service, following Jesus' example. Approaching scripture as a story helps us understand the cohesion and unity of the Bible. Women play significant roles in biblical texts, and their stories can inspire and empower women today.The accessibility of scripture allows people of all ages and levels of study to engage with its message.Obstacles to women learning about Jesus should be challenged and overcome, as God takes women seriously and entrusts them with important roles in the kingdom.Studying the stories of women in scripture can provide new possibilities and insights for women in their own lives and ministries. Episode Breakdown:00:00 - Introduction to Hermeneutics03:14 - The Tension Between What It Says and What It Means06:20 - Approaches to Hermeneutics12:23 - Reading the Bible as a Story21:37 - Defining Leadership in Light of Jesus' Example22:43 - Approaching Scripture as Story29:46 - Obstacles to Women's Learning34:57 - Discovering Women's Roles in Scripture44:44 - Empowering Women through Biblical Examples46:40 - The Power of Scripture as Story Episode Resources: No More Holding Back: No More Holding Back: Emboldening Women to Move Past Barriers, See Their Worth, and Serve God Everywhere by Kat ArmstrongThe Storyline Bible Studies by Kat ArmstrongScripture as Communication: Introducing Biblical Hermeneutics by Dr. Jeannine K. BrownThe Concept of Woman: A Synthesis in One Volume by Sister Prudence Allen, RSM Episode Sponsor: The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology. Learn more about The Center for Women in Leadership at https://www.leadershipwithoutapology.org/.
In this conversation, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Kelly Dippolito discuss the view of childhood in the ancient world and how the gospel message shaped the idea of children and childhood. They explore the challenges of understanding children in the first century, including the lack of information and the differences in cultural assumptions. They highlight the importance of education in the early church and how it challenged the Roman status quo. The conversation also emphasizes the value of children and the need for their education and spiritual growth within the church.Key Takeaways: The ancient world had a different view of childhood compared to modern Western society.Children in the ancient world were expected to work and develop self-control from a young age.Education was important in the early church and challenged the Roman status quo.The church saw children as individuals with inherent value and offered them an eternal inheritance.Children's ministry in the church is a form of theological education and should be valued and prioritized. Episode Breakdown:00:00 - Introduction and Focus of the Conversation05:25 - Understanding Childhood in the Ancient World15:51 - The Importance of Education in the Early Church36:15 - Children as Individuals with Inherent Value46:12 - The Significance of Children's MinistryEpisode Resources: The Passion of Perpetua and Felicity Episode Sponsor: The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology. Learn more about The Center for Women in Leadership at: https://www.leadershipwithoutapology.org/.
In this conversation, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Kelly Dippolito discuss the Visual Museum of Women in Christianity, an online database showcasing women in church leadership roles through curated images. Dr. Cohick discusses the portrayal of Mary Magdalene in Italian art, her significance in Christian history, and interpretations of her character. They delve into her presence during Jesus' ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection, exploring artistic depictions and biblical narratives. The conversation examines societal interpretations of Mary Magdalene, her portrayal in art, and the challenges of negative stereotypes.Key Takeaways: It is crucial to have a solid understanding of the New Testament background to avoid misinterpreting biblical women. Mary Magdalene is described as an apostle, meaning she was sent by Jesus.The idea of perpetual penance for sexual sin is an unfortunate and inaccurate portrayal of Mary Magdalene.The representation of Mary Magdalene and the traditions related to her vary across different periods of church history. Mary Magdalene is highly respected in the Church and seen as a model of devotion and discipleship.Misinterpretation and mislabeling of biblical characters can inadvertently silence their voices and agency. Visual Museum of Women in ChristianityThe purpose of this collaborative project is to create a curated, permanent visual exhibit of women in the history, ministry, and piety of early, Byzantine, and medieval Christianity that will be available online for researchers, educators, and interested laypersons.This multi-year project aims to make the visual record of women in ministry and leadership available free of charge and without permission requirements. It will also include short teaching elements to guide the audience through the constitutive and pivotal role of women throughout Christian history. Together with the visual story, the accompanying narrative will allow patrons to learn about women throughout history and across the globe and their unique contributions to the life and faith of the church…A history that remains mostly untold.Follow the Visual Museum on Social Media:Instagram: visualmuseum.galleryFacebook: visualmuseum.galleryTwitter: visual_museumTikTok: visualmuseum.galleryYouTube: @VisualMuseumEpisode Sponsor: The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology. Learn more about The Center for Women in Leadership at: https://www.leadershipwithoutapology.org/.
The first season of the Visual Museum podcast series is officially wrapping up as Kelly Dippolito and Christine Calareso Bleecker share their favorite moments from this season while also discussing the impact the episodes already have. The goal of this podcast has always been to help listeners orient themselves in time, space, and location from first-century art to pieces from the 14th and 15th centuries. This series introduced listeners to women not specifically named in the Bible and shed light on the stories of women they may have heard but haven't heard in full.The podcast also explored theological concepts and the relationship between art and faith as various scholars introduced listeners to how to understand the context of these art pieces better and cultivate an eye for interpreting art well. Christine and Kelly also share some exciting news about what's to come in Season 2 of this podcast series and future opportunities for the Visual Museum! Key Takeaways: The podcast series aimed to orient listeners in time, space, and location from the first century to the 14th and 15th centuries.It introduced listeners to women not specifically named in the Bible and shed light on the stories of women they may have heard but haven't heard in full.The podcast explored theological concepts and the relationship between art and faith.The Visual Museum website provides downloadable images that can be used in various media to incorporate women's narratives into the church's conversation today. Visual Museum of Women in ChristianityThis collaborative project aims to create a curated, permanent visual exhibit of women in the history, ministry, and piety of early, Byzantine, and medieval Christianity that will be available online for researchers, educators, and interested laypersons.This multi-year project aims to make the visual record of women in ministry and leadership available free of charge and without permission requirements. It will also include short teaching elements to guide the audience through the constitutive and pivotal role of women throughout Christian history. Together with the visual story, the accompanying narrative will allow patrons to learn about women throughout history and across the globe and their unique contributions to the life and faith of the church...A history that remains mostly untold.Follow the Visual Museum on Social Media:Instagram: visualmuseum.galleryFacebook: visualmuseum.galleryTwitter: visual_museumTikTok: visualmuseum.galleryYouTube: @VisualMuseumEpisode Sponsor: The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology. Learn more about The Center for Women in Leadership at: https://www.leadershipwithoutapology.org/.
In this conversation, Lisa Harper joins Dr. Lynn Cohick and Kelly Dippolito to discuss the importance of theological education and the role of women in ministry. Lisa shares her journey of overcoming limitations and embracing her calling. They also discuss the need for a redemptive hermeneutic and a compassionate understanding of God's character as Lisa emphasizes the importance of learning from people who love Jesus and diving deeper into God's word. This conversation also touches on the impact of inherited theology and the need for honest conversations and understanding while also talking about the challenges and experiences of women in ministry and academia.Key Takeaways: Theological education is important for deepening our understanding of God and His word. Women should embrace their calling and not limit themselves based on societal expectations. A redemptive hermeneutic is needed to understand God's character and His love for women.Inherited theology can lead to misconceptions and limitations, but honest conversations and learning can bring about change.God is both holy and kind, and theology should reflect His compassionate nature. Women in ministry and academia often face invisibility and inherent danger.Studying and understanding the Bible is crucial for challenging misconceptions and stereotypes.Kindness and respect are important in conversations with those who hold different views. Gratitude and worship are powerful tools in the pursuit of theological education. Creating a safe and sacred sisterhood is essential for women in ministry. Episode Breakdown:00:00 - Embracing Theological Education and Calling09:51 - The Importance of Learning and Heart Understanding23:33 - Studying the Bible to Challenge Misconceptions32:56 - The Power of Gratitude and Worship in Theological Education Episode Resources: Luke: Gut-Level Compassion (Bible Study) by Lisa Harper Christian Women in the Patristic World: Their Influence, Authority, and Legacy in the Second through Fifth Centuries by Dr. Lynn Cohick and Dr. Amy Brown Hughes How Scripture Interprets Scripture: What Biblical Writers Can Teach Us About Reading the Bible by Dr. Michael Graves The Visual Museum of Women in Christianity Episode Sponsor: The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology. Learn more about The Center for Women in Leadership at: https://www.leadershipwithoutapology.org/.
In this conversation, Dr. Bruce Hindmarsh joins Kelly Dippolito to discuss his involvement with the Luce Foundation and the grant that kickstarted the Visual Museum project. He highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and the challenges of digital humanities. He emphasizes the potential impact of the Visual Museum in providing a user-friendly experience and rectifying the void in women's history.Key Takeaways: The Luce Foundation grant played a crucial role in kickstarting the Visual Museum project and turning it into a reality.Interdisciplinary collaboration is essential in creating innovative and impactful projects like the Visual Museum.The challenges of digital humanities include ensuring the permanence of digital tools and maintaining quality control in crowdsourcing.The Visual Museum has the potential to provide a user-friendly experience and rectify the void in women's history within the church.Art is a powerful medium for experiencing and understanding the stories of the church, and the Visual Museum aims to provide curated and well-researched resources. Visual Museum of Women in ChristianityThe purpose of this collaborative project is to create a curated, permanent visual exhibit of women in the history, ministry, and piety of early, Byzantine, and medieval Christianity that will be available online for researchers, educators, and interested laypersons.The goal of this multi-year project is to make the visual record of women in ministry and leadership available free of charge and unencumbered by permission requirements, and to include short teaching elements to guide the audience through the constitutive and pivotal role of women throughout Christian history. Together with the visual story, the accompanying narrative will make it possible for patrons to learn about women throughout history and across the globe and their unique contributions to the life and faith of the church…A history that remains mostly untold.Follow the Visual Museum on Social Media:Instagram: visualmuseum.galleryFacebook: visualmuseum.galleryTwitter: visual_museumTikTok: visualmuseum.galleryYouTube: @VisualMuseumEpisode Sponsor: The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology. Learn more about The Center for Women in Leadership at: https://www.leadershipwithoutapology.org/.
In this conversation, Reverend Kaye Kolde joins Dr. Lynn Cohick and Kelly Dippolito to share her journey of discerning her call to the pastorate and her subsequent roles in the church. She discusses the challenges and joys of leadership, the importance of submission, collaboration, and accountability, and the need for self-care and refreshment. Kaye also reflects on the challenges facing denominations and offers encouragement to those seeking God's guidance in their own lives.Key Takeaways: Discerning one's call to ministry can be a long and winding road, but it is important to trust in God's timing and guidance.Leadership in the church requires humility, submission to the Holy Spirit, and a willingness to collaborate and be accountable to others.Self-care and refreshment are essential for sustaining a healthy and effective ministry.Denominations face challenges in adapting to cultural shifts while remaining true to their distinctives, but there is hope in the transformative power of the gospel.Knowing one's identity as a beloved child of God is foundational to all aspects of ministry and decision-making. Episode Breakdown:00:00 - Introduction and Background00:58 - Discerning the Call to Pastorate06:18 - Progression of Roles in the Church10:12 - Challenges and Humility in Leadership16:17 - Submission, Collaboration, and Accountability22:03 - Discerning the Call to Bishop25:22 - Challenges in the Role of Bishop30:23 - Self-Care and Refreshment34:23 - Challenges in Leadership and Denominational Context38:05 - Encouragement for Seeking God's Guidance Episode Resources: Ordaining Women by B.T. Roberts The Visual Museum Of Women In Christianity Episode Sponsor: The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology. Learn more about The Center for Women in Leadership at: https://www.leadershipwithoutapology.org/.
Michael Dippolito kynntist ástinni í lífinu sínu árið 2008. Eftir ansi erfitt líf, trúði hann varla hversu heppinn hann var að hafa fundið Daliu Mohammed. Hún er gullfalleg, skemmtileg, ótrúlega sjálfstæð og átti sitt eigið fyrirtæki sem að þénaði vel. Það eru þó ansi mörg rauð flögg sem Michael hunsaði í þessari ástarsögu, hlutir sem áttu eftir að leiða hann á stað sem hann hefði aldrei getað ýmindað sér að vera á. Þú finnur þáttinn í heild sinni í illverk áskriftinni. Hann var upprunalega gefin út: 31 janúar 2024. Í BOÐI: SIXT LANGTÍMALEIGU K18 Á ÍSLANDI WWW.ILLVERK.IS
Michael Dippolito kynntist ástinni í lífinu sínu árið 2008. Eftir ansi erfitt líf, trúði hann varla hversu heppinn hann var að hafa fundið Daliu Mohammed. Hún er gullfalleg, skemmtileg, ótrúlega sjálfstæð og átti sitt eigið fyrirtæki sem að þénaði vel. Það eru þó ansi mörg rauð flögg sem Michael hunsaði í þessari ástarsögu, hlutir sem áttu eftir að leiða hann á stað sem hann hefði aldrei getað ýmindað sér að vera á. Þú finnur þáttinn í heild sinni í illverk áskriftinni. Hann var upprunalega gefin út: 31 janúar 2024. Í BOÐI: SIXT LANGTÍMALEIGU K18 Á ÍSLANDI WWW.ILLVERK.IS
On this episode of The Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Kelly Dippolito are joined by Dr. Beth Allison Barr to discuss her research on women's lives in the medieval period, focusing on the role of clerical texts and sermons in understanding their experiences. She explores the importance of figures like Mary and Eve in medieval sermons and the treatment of single women in medieval society. Barr also discusses the concept of marriage debt and the understanding of motherhood in the medieval period.She highlights the lessons that can be learned from medieval times for today, including the recognition of women as human beings and the importance of women's voices and leadership in the church. The conversation also explores the impact of female saints and the need to bring alive women of the Bible and the church. It highlights the lack of visibility of women in modern evangelicalism, both in leadership structures and physical spaces of churches. The conversation also discusses the historical influence on gender roles and the perpetuation of the narrative that women are not as important as men in the spiritual economy. Episode Breakdown:00:00 - Introduction and Background01:45 - Exploring Women's Lives in the Medieval Period05:51 - The Role of Clerical Texts in Understanding Women's Lives08:34 - The Importance of Mary and Eve in Medieval Sermons10:30 - The Woman of Canaan as a Lens for Understanding Medieval Women15:47 - The Concept of Marriage Debt and the Role of Single Women19:54 - The Treatment of Single Women in Medieval Society 27:28 - Understanding Motherhood in the Medieval Period 32:40 - Lessons from Medieval Times for Today 35:09 - The Impact of Female Saints 38:06 - Visibility of Women in Modern Evangelicalism 39:34 - Lack of Women's Visibility in Churches 40:43 - Historical Influence on Gender Roles 41:46 - Closing Remarks Episode Resources: The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth by Dr. Beth Allison Barr First, Preach Christ's Gospel by Dr. Beth Allison Barr The Pastoral Care of Women in Late Medieval England by Dr. Beth Allison Barr The Visual Museum Of Women In Christianity Episode Sponsor: The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology. Learn more about The Center for Women in Leadership at: https://www.leadershipwithoutapology.org/.
To kick off the Visual Museum Podcast Series, Kelly Dippolito interviews the principals of the Visual Museum of Women in Christianity: Dr. Sandra Glahn, Dr. Lynn Cohick, and Dr. George Kalantzis to discuss the origins and importance of this project. They highlight the need to see and tell the stories of women in the history of Christianity, challenging the traditional narratives that often overlook their contributions. They also emphasize the impact of visual representation in shaping our understanding of theology and the church while voicing their hope that the Visual Museum will inspire a new way of seeing and speaking well of God.Visual Museum of Women in ChristianityThe purpose of this collaborative project is to create a curated, permanent visual exhibit of women in the history, ministry, and piety of early, Byzantine, and medieval Christianity that will be available online for researchers, educators, and interested laypersons.The goal of this multi-year project is to make the visual record of women in ministry and leadership available free of charge and unencumbered by permission requirements, and to include short teaching elements to guide the audience through the constitutive and pivotal role of women throughout Christian history. Together with the visual story, the accompanying narrative will make it possible for patrons to learn about women throughout history and across the globe and their unique contributions to the life and faith of the church…A history that remains mostly untold.Follow the Visual Museum on Social Media:Instagram: visualmuseum.galleryFacebook: visualmuseum.galleryTwitter: visual_museumTikTok: visualmuseum.galleryYouTube: @VisualMuseumEpisode Sponsor: The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology. Learn more about The Center for Women in Leadership at: https://www.leadershipwithoutapology.org/.
Welcome to the brand-new Visual Museum podcast series! Kelly Dippolito interviews Christine Calareso Bleecker, Director of the Visual Museum Podcast Series, to discuss the women that will be featured in this series which include female biblical figures but also female historical church leaders. She also provides an overview of the topics and art that will be discussed and why they are arranged the way they are. They also dive into how the Visual Museum website was created and how Christine became involved within this project.Visual Museum of Women in ChristianityThe purpose of this collaborative project is to create a curated, permanent visual exhibit of women in the history, ministry, and piety of early, Byzantine, and medieval Christianity that will be available online for researchers, educators, and interested laypersons.The goal of this multi-year project is to make the visual record of women in ministry and leadership available free of charge and unencumbered by permission requirements; and to include short teaching elements to guide the audience through the constitutive and pivotal role of women throughout Christian history. Together with the visual story, the accompanying narrative will make it possible for patrons to learn about women throughout history and across the globe, and their unique contributions to the life and faith of the church…A history that remains mostly untold.Follow the Visual Museum on Social Media:Instagram: visualmuseum.galleryFacebook: visualmuseum.galleryTwitter: visual_museumTikTok: visualmuseum.galleryYouTube: @VisualMuseumEpisode Sponsor: The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology. Learn more about The Center for Women in Leadership at: https://www.leadershipwithoutapology.org/.
Boynton Beach Florida, 2009. This case could be a crime fiction novel with all the twists and turns it provided, but its not fiction......it is very real and it was all caught on camera. Source info Florida man engaged after ex sentenced for hiring hitman | Daily Mail Online Dippolito Divorce Is Official: Report – NBC 6 South Florida (nbcmiami.com) Dalia Dippolito conviction reversed, granted new trial (local10.com) Appellate court upholds Dalia Dippolito conviction (local10.com) 16-year sentence follows emotional, grueling Dalia Dippolito hearing (palmbeachpost.com) Dippolito v. State, 275 So. 3d 653 | Casetext Search + Citator Dalia Dippolito to appeals court: throw out my murder plot case (palmbeachpost.com) Graphic text messages of Boynton Beach woman accused of trying to kill husband are released (palmbeachpost.com) Testimony begins in Dalia Dippolito re-trial (wpbf.com) 7NEWS Spotlight - Inside The Minds Of Killers: Dalia Dippolito's plot to kill her husband foiled by undercover cops | Spotlight The Dalia Dippolito True Crime Story Interview with the Victim, Micheal Dippolito. (youtube.com) The caught-on-camera case of South Florida's Dalia Dippolito (youtube.com) 2020 ABC ❣️ Down Payment on Death ❣️ Part 6 - 11 | Season 2021 (youtube.com) U.S. Supreme Court refuses to hear Dalia Dippolito's appeal (palmbeachpost.com) 2020 ABC ❣️ Down Payment on Death ❣️ Part 1 - 5 | Season 2021 (youtube.com) Inside Dalia Dippolito's Twisted Plot To Murder Her Husband (allthatsinteresting.com)
On this episode of The Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn Cohick, Sareen Musselman, and Kelly Dippolito are joined by Rev. Dr. Jessica LaGrone to discuss her book "Out of Chaos: How God Makes New Things from the Broken Pieces of Life". They delve into how Dr. LaGrone uses the concepts of chaos and order in her book, drawing from terms in the Genesis creation narrative like "formless and void" and the Holy Spirit "hovering". Dr. LaGrone also shares her journey to ministry and encourages listeners to pursue theological education. Additionally, she provides perspective on the landscape of women's ministry today, highlighting areas she finds encouraging and opportunities for continued growth.Episode Breakdown:0:03 – Women's leadership and the idea of chaos.1:46 – Spiritual gifts and calling in ministry.4:01 – Chaos and order in life and faith.9:30 – Creation narrative, light and darkness, and false pictures of God.14:56 – The Holy Spirit's role in shaping church life through the concept of “hovering”. 20:56 – The importance of silence in spiritual growth.24:10 – Faith, art, and women in the Bible.29:57 – Women's ministry within the church.35:42 – Ministry opportunities for the next generation.Episode Resources: Out of Chaos: How God Makes New Things from the Broken Pieces of Life by Dr. Jessica LaGroneVisual Museum of Women in ChristianityEpisode Sponsor: The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology. Learn more about The Center for Women in Leadership at: https://www.leadershipwithoutapology.org/.
On this episode of The Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Sareen Musselman talk with Taylor Yoder and Sam Cho about the martyrdom of Perpetua and Felicitas, two Christian Saints who were martyred in the Roman Empire in 203 AD. The conversation covers the historical context of their lives and deaths as well as discusses the theological themes around motherhood, embodiment, and finding strength in the stories of the saints.Episode Breakdown:0:00 – Martyrdom of Perpetua and Felicitas5:02 – Perpetua's visions and motherhood10:06 – Martyrdom, motherhood, and grief14:57 – Early Christian martyrs' embodiment of resurrection hope21:00 – Parenting and identity through the lens of early Christian martyrs25:53 – Ancient Christian martyrdom and its relevance to modern faith31:06 – Early Christian women's stories and legacies Episode Resources: Christian Women in the Patristic World: Their Influence, Authority, and Legacy in the Second through Fifth Centuries by Dr. Lynn H. Cohick and Dr. Amy Brown Hughes The Liturgy of Politics: Spiritual Formation for the Sake of Our Neighbor by Kaitlyn Schiess The Confessions of Saint Augustine Visual Museum of Women in Christianity Episode Sponsor: The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology. Learn more about The Center for Women in Leadership by going to: https://www.leadershipwithoutapology.org/.
On this episode of The Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Kelly Dippolito talk with Shannon Harris, author of The Woman They Wanted: Shattering the Illusion of the Good Christian Wife. Shannon shares her personal journey of living within the confines of societal expectations as a pastor's wife, emphasizing the emphasis on performance and the struggle for perfection. They also delve into Shannon's childhood, her experience in the purity culture, and the criticism and surveillance she faced within her church community. Through her story, Shannon explores breaking free from societal constraints and how she found her own voice and identity in the intersection of faith, theology, and ministry.Episode Breakdown:0:03 – The illusion of the good Christian wife and personal growth5:13 – Sexual history, purity culture, and performance in a Christian context10:30 – Church culture, perfectionism, and personal transformation17:57 – Theology and culture's impact on women's lives22:46 – Gender roles and personal identity in the Bible27:28 – Identity, trauma, and healing through storytelling Episode Resources: The Woman They Wanted: Shattering the Illusion of the Good Christian Wife by Shannon Harris Shannon Harris (Bonne) Episode Sponsor: The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology.
It was August 5, 2009, a day like any other for Dalia Dippolito. She got up early to go to the gym and let her husband, Mike, know that she'd pick him up a Starbucks on her way home. While she was at the gym working on her fitness, she got a call from Sgt. Ranzie, a detective with the Boynton Beach Police Department, who told her there was a situation at her home and she needed to get there right away. When Dalia arrived, she saw her house surrounded by police cars and yellow crime scene tape. Sgt. Ranzie told her that her husband had been murdered inside their condo, and Dalia fell into his arms, sobbing. However, everything about this entire scene was completely fake. Sponsors: Hello Fresh Go to hellofresh.com/creepersfree and use code creepersfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item free in every box as long as subscription is active! Sources: 20/20 - Season 42 Episode 26, Down Payment on Death Court Junkie Episode - Dalia Dippolito and the Attempted Murder of Her Husband Dalia Dippolito v. State of Florida Testy exchanges mark third day of testimony in Dippolito retrial | WPEC Dalia Dippolito case: Alternate juror reveals how he would have voted Dalia Dippolito retrial: Defense argues police misconduct rooted in murder-for-hire charge – Sun Sentinel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of The Alabaster Jar, Dr. Lynn Cohick and Kelly Dippolito talk with Melissa Pillman, a Pastor, and Elder at Missio Dei Wrigleyville in Chicago. They discuss Melissa's experiences as a female pastor, her journey toward embracing her role, and the importance of being recognized as a pastor within her church.The conversation also delves into the church's involvement in supporting asylum seekers in Chicago, their collaboration with other churches, and the challenges they face in finding adequate funding and support for their efforts. Episode Breakdown:0:03 – Pastoral roles and identity5:17 – Naming and recognizing spiritual gifts and serving the immigrant community9:46 – Housing asylum seekers in a Chicago church15:13 – Using churches as sanctuaries for immigrants20:10 – Church support for immigrant families24:55 – Church identity and response to crisis30:12 – Recognizing and cultivating spiritual gifts in pastors and their communities Episode Resources: Missio Dei Wrigleyville The Letter to the Ephesians (New International Commentary on the New Testament (NICNT)) by Dr. Lynn H. Cohick World Relief Faith Community Initiative Episode Sponsor:The Alabaster Jar is brought to you by The Center for Women in Leadership, a newly formed 501©3 nonprofit organization whose purpose is to equip women in a context that is biblically rooted, theologically robust, and ethnically diverse to thrive as leaders in the academy and the Church. Follow them on Instagram @leadershipwithoutapology.
Dalia Dippolito received the most life changing news on the morning of August 5th, 2009. But what if I told you it was just one big set up...Thank you all so much for listening to today's episode! Don't forget, I post a brand new episode every Monday at 5am PST. See you there!Find me on instagram for exclusive updates, sneak peaks and open case requests: https://www.instagram.com/a.closer.look.true.crime/
Check out these links for more details on today's episode:How Dalia Dippolito is managing prison life and her legal team's hope for a new trial - ABC News (go.com) Dalia Dippolito's Murder For Hire Plot Against Husband Michael | Crime News (oxygen.com) Mike Dippolito Now: Where is Dalia Dippolito's Ex-Husband Today? Update (thecinemaholic.com) Watch Dateline Episode: The Sting - NBC.comSubscribe, follow and review us! It really helps us keep bringing you stories like this!Follow Us: @therealcrimepodcastQuestions? Email Us at Therealcrimepodcast@gmail.comJoin our Patreon! The Real Crime Podcast is creating Stories to detail how wild the Real Estate Industry can be! | PatreonSubscribe, follow and rate us on itunes, spotify, goodpods and whereever you listen!Episode written by Christina Van De WaterEpisode Editing by Christina Van De WaterCo-Hosted by Christina Van De Water & Kristen VarneyHate Ads?? Support the show on patreonSupport the show
You can never fully know what goes on between couples behind closed doors. The same can be said that one can never truly know every move made by their significant other when they're not with them. How well can you ever really know someone other than yourself? Some people learn the hard way while others leave this world never knowing what hit them. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Join us as we discuss the baffling case of Dahlia Dippolito, murder for hire, and the TV show COPS. Links and Resources https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/florida/fl-ne-dalia-dippolito-shihadeh-dead-20211104-oebhhrqt7vgt7oghxktwjcmoqm-story.html https://abcnews.go.com/US/dalia-dippolito-managing-prison-life-legal-teams-hope/story?id=70638556 https://www.thehotline.org/ If you or someone you know is struggling with sexual violence, mental health and well being, self-harm, bullying or suicide, you are not alone. Please visit https://www.wannatalkaboutit.com/ for free resources and information to get help today.
Dalia Dippolito got the phone call all married women would dread. There was an incident and she needed to come home right away. When she arrived she was told her husband had been shot twice in the head in their bed. Who could possibly want to kill Mike Dippolito? You may be surprised by the twist this case takes. Long intro this week, if you want to skip, fast forward 9 minutes! Sources: https://cbs12.com/news/local/former-lover-of-dalia-dippolito-who-plotted-to-kill-husband-found-dead https://abc.com/shows/2020/episode-guide/2020-06/06-the-sins-of-the-father https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/florida/fl-ne-dalia-dippolito-shihadeh-dead-20211104-oebhhrqt7vgt7oghxktwjcmoqm-story.html https://abcnews.go.com/US/dalia-dippolito-managing-prison-life-legal-teams-hope/story?id=70638556 https://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/dalia-dippolito-may-have-tried-to-kill-him-but-michael-dippolito-is-no-saint-6343534?storyPage=6 https://7news.com.au/spotlight/7news-spotlight-inside-the-minds-of-killers-dalia-dippolitos-plot-to-kill-her-husband-foiled-by-undercover-cops-c-4616004 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ex-escort-dalia-dippolito-gets-16-years-trying-have-husband-n785621 20/20 Down Payment on Death S42 E26 airdate: 5/16/20 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/crimesandclosets/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crimesandclosets/support
In August 2009, former madam Dalia Dippolito conspired with a hit man to arrange her ex-con husband's murder. Days later, it seemed as if all had gone according to plan. The beautiful, young Dalia came home from her health club to an elaborate crime scene, complete with yellow tape outlining her townhome and police milling about. When Sgt. Frank Ranzie of the Boynton Beach, Florida, police informed her of her husband Michael's apparent murder, the newlywed Dippolito can be seen on surveillance video collapsing into the cop's arms, like any loving wife would—or any wife who was pretending to be loving would. The only thing missing from her performance were actual tears.... And the only thing missing from the murder scene was an actual murder.Tipped off by one of Dalia's lovers, an undercover detective posing as a hit man met with Dalia to plot her husband's murder while his team planned, then staged the murder scenario—brazenly inviting the reality TV show Cops along for the ride. The Cops video went viral, sparking a media frenzy: twisted tales of illicit drugs, secret boyfriends, sex-for-hire, a cuckolded former con man, and the defense's ludicrous claim that the entire hit had been staged by the intended victim for reality TV fame.In Poison Candy, case prosecutor Elizabeth Parker teams with bestselling crime writer Mark Ebner take you behind and beyond the courtroom scenes with astonishing never-before-revealed facts, whipsaw plot twists, and exclusive photos and details far too lurid for the trial that led to 20 years in state prison for Dalia Dippolito.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/houseofmysteryradio.
On the morning of August 5, 2009, Dalia Dippolito got a call while at the gym that changed her life. Her husband had been murdered… but when she went to the police station to help out, a huge curveball was thrown her way… ABC 20/20 Episode: https://abc.com/shows/2020/episode-guide/2020-05/15-down-payment-on-death Buy our MERCH here! https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/merch If you enjoy our podcast, please leave us a rating and review! Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @inhuman_podcast and join our Facebook group (Inhuman Podcast). If you have questions or case suggestions, send us an email at inhumanmonsterpod@gmail.com! Check out our website to submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode! https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inhumanpodcast/support
When Dalia Dippolito arrived home to the townhouse she shared with her husband, Michael, in Boynton Beach, FL on the morning of August 5, 2009, she encountered a horrifying scene. Police cars and yellow crime scene tape surrounded her home. As Dalia rushed to the officers to find out what was happening, she knew more than what she was letting on about what had brought the police to her home that morning. Then again, the police knew more than what they were letting on too. If you like the show, please leave a rating and review. You can follow the show on social media on Instagram @thestrangeryouknowpodcast and on Twitter @tsykpod. SOURCES Michael Dippolito's Criminal History: A Timeline. By: Lisa Rab. https://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/michael-dippolitos-criminal-history-a-timeline-6465257 How Dalia Dippolito's Murder-For-Hire Plot Against Her Husband Went Disastrously Wrong. By: Marco Margaritoff. https://allthatsinteresting.com/dalia-dippolito Dalia Dippolito May Have Tried to Kill Him, But Michael Dippolito Is No Saint. By: Lisa Rab. https://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/dalia-dippolito-may-have-tried-to-kill-him-but-michael-dippolito-is-no-saint-6343534?storyPage=6 Dalia Dippolito retrial: Ex-husband testifies he was shocked she wanted him dead. By: Marc Freeman. https://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/palm-beach/fl-pn-dalia-dippolito-retrial-day-one-20170607-story.html Sentinel Finally Discovers Michael Dippolito's Paternity Battle. By: Lisa Rab. https://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/sentinel-finally-discovers-michael-dippolitos-paternity-battle-6468753 Woman Hires Hit Man to Kill Husband [Full Video] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=177r9eAOZsU&t=1113s Dalia Dippolito Questioned by Police Full Video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGZXTuUrcXQ Dalia Dippolito Learns Her Husband Was “Murdered”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym2W8gU5XFA --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thestrangeryouknowpodcast/message
Cops dedicated an entire episode ("Smooth Criminal", season 24, episode 3, originally aired September 24, 2011) to the case of call girl/escort Delilah "Dalia" Dippolito of Florida, who was accused of solicitation to commit first-degree murder after being secretly videotaped hiring a hitman (who was actually an undercover cop) to kill her husband in 2009. At trial, her defense attorney claimed that Dippolito was tricked into signing the Cops release form. The defense attorney also claimed that her husband orchestrated the plot to get aired on Cops. In truth, Cops producers were outraged when investigators persuaded Dippolito to sign the release form before they questioned her, believing that since it was done under color of law, it would be useless. They later convinced Dippolito to sign a second waiver, saying they would give her a chance to tell her side of the story.Ultimately, both defenses failed, and Dippolito was convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison. However, the state's Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ordered a new trial in 2014, finding that the judge at the first trial erred by not doing enough to ensure that jurors weren't improperly exposed to pre-trial publicity. The appeals court found that the judge should have questioned the jurors individually, rather than as a group, regarding how much they knew about the case. It also found that the judge should have dismissed the entire jury when one prospective juror revealed she had read about Dippolito's attempt at poisoning her husband. She was later released on an appeal to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, pending a retrial on May 23, 2016. On August 17, 2016, the appeals court rejected her appeal without comment.Her retrial began with jury selection on December 1, 2016. The jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict and a mistrial was declared on December 14, 2016. A second retrial was scheduled to start in June 2017. On June 16, 2017, she was convicted. She faced up to 20 years in prison when sentenced on July 21, 2017. Judge Glenn Kelley ordered her held without bail. Her defense attorneys said they would appeal the verdict. On July 21, 2017, Dippolito was sentenced to 16 years in prisonHere's how and where you can find Homicide Worldwide Podcast.To help support the show, find us on Patreon: patreon.comHWW is now on Discord: https://discord.gg/F9cMyf7JFJTo our amazing listeners. If you are listening to us on apple podcasts? (and even if your'e not) Please! take few minutes and leave a 5 ⭐️ review. It'll really help out the show. If you have a show suggestion? please email us at: homicideworldwidepodcast@gmail.comAnd you can always find us on twitter: https://twitter.com/HWWP10Thank you for your continued support of Homicide Worldwide PodcastSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/podcast-homicideworldwidepodcast)
In our first episode back from hiatus, Fern is back again to talk about two pretty wild cases. Noela Rukundo and Mike Dippolito were happy with their spouses, enjoying life. Little did they know, their partners had other plans. In Mike's case, there's a ton of live footage as things unfold - definitely worth a watch in the JCS - Criminal Psychology video about the case. CW: Failed AssassinationsWe're international, Friends! Monsters Walk has been streamed in 90 countries and 1,891 cities!Join the Patreon FamHuge thanks to the Patrons for keeping us running!InstaTikTok - @Monsters_WalkEmail: Hidden.Monsters.Walk@gmail.comLeave us a 5-star rating & review on Apple PodcastsTheme : Mada by Eugenio Mininni Sources : Wife crashes her own funeral, horrifying her husband, who had paid to have her killed by Sarah Kaplan Woman confronts husband at her own funeral after he hired hitmen to kill her - CBC NewsWife Crashes Own Funeral After Husband Tried To Have Her Killed by Steven Hoffer Dalia Dippolito May Have Tried to Kill Him, But Michael Dippolito Is No Saint by Lisa RabEx-Florida Escort, Convicted Of Trying To Arrange Hit On Husband, Seeks New Trial by Connor Mannion Hidden Cameras and Reality TV: Inside Strange Case of Wife's Alleged Murder-for-Hire Plot to Kill Husband by Tom Berman, Gail Deutsch & Alexa Valiente
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Mike and Dahlia Dippolito had a whirlwind romance that almost ended in disaster. Its like the evil version of Pretty Woman. Were on the web@ www.coffeemurderandmystery.com Follow us on Facebook, subscribe to our YouTube channel Follow our Instagram @coffeemurdermystery You can find us on Twitter @coffeemurder_ You can email us at coffeemurdermystery@gmail.com References: https://abcnews.go.com/2020/video/dalia-dippolito-reacted-police-revealing-husband-dead-part-70715877 https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/dalia-dippolito-might-have-tried-to-kill-her-husband-but-he-was-no-saintly-victim-6366325 https://www.jacksonville.com/news/crime--law/dalia-dippolito-laughs-about-prison-escape-jailhouse-phone-call/4CJ93yAuXC5f8tMToyFsnJ/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8323805/amp/Dalia-Dippolitos-attorney-reveals-shes-turned-life-faith-prison.html https://www.mamamia.com.au/dalia-dippolito-now/amp/ https://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/michael-dippolitos-criminal-history-a-timeline-6465257 https://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/michael-dippolitos-criminal-history-a-timeline-6465257 Please see the below for music credit and license: https://www.thedarkpiano.com/creepy-piano-music https://soundcloud.com/myuu This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License Background music credit Credit to https://www.FesliyanStudios.com for the background music.
Join Lisa O'Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Season 4 of Clear and Convincing. In Episode 1, Michael and Lisa will talk about developments in many of the cases they've covered during their first 3 seasons, including developments in Commonwealth v. Abu-Jamal, Tennessee v. Alley, Arizona v. Arias, Wisconsin v. Avery and Dassey, Texas v. Carty, California v. Cooper, Florida v. Dippolito and Mississippi v. Flowers, among other cases. We'll talk about the outcome of the King's Bench challenge filed on behalf of Maureen Faulkner in an effort to remove Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner, the outcome of Jodi Arias' direct appeal and the next stage for Dalia Dippolito's challenge to her conviction. We are a live show and, as always, calls are welcome at (347) 989-1171.
There's an old saying that if you want something done right, you better do it yourself. But for some people, DIY murder just isn't right for them. Maybe they're afraid to get their own hands dirty, maybe they know they'd be the prime suspect if their target were to meet with an unfortunate incident—there are any number of reasons why a prospective killer might turn to a hitman. But as we've said before on True Crime Campfire, there are some real pitfalls to contracting out your murder plots. We're about to tell you two stories that illustrate that in vivid technicolor. Sources:https://www.browardpalmbeach.com/news/dalia-dippolito-may-have-tried-to-kill-him-but-michael-dippolito-is-no-saint-6343534https://www.jacksonville.com/news/20170722/16-year-sentence-follows-emotional-grueling-dalia-dippolito-hearing/1https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/official-murder-for-hire-coralville-inmate-died-of-heart-diseaseABC's "20/20," Episode "Down Payment on Death"Oxygen's "Murder For Hire," Episodes "Crocodile Tears" and "All or Nothing"Follow us, campers!Patreon (join to get all episodes ad-free, at least a day early, an extra episode a month, and a free sticker!): https://patreon.com/TrueCrimeCampfireFacebook: True Crime CampfireInstagram: https://gramha.net/profile/truecrimecampfire/19093397079Twitter: @TCCampfire https://twitter.com/TCCampfireEmail: truecrimecampfirepod@gmail.comMerch: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/true-crime-campfire/
Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Season 4 of Clear and Convincing. In Episode 1, Michael and Lisa will talk about developments in many of the cases they’ve covered during their first 3 seasons, including developments in Commonwealth v. Abu-Jamal, Tennessee v. Alley, Arizona v. Arias, Wisconsin v. Avery and Dassey, Texas v. Carty, California v. Cooper, Florida v. Dippolito and Mississippi v. Flowers, among other cases. We’ll talk about the outcome of the King’s Bench challenge filed on behalf of Maureen Faulkner in an effort to remove Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner, the outcome of Jodi Arias’ direct appeal and the next stage for Dalia Dippolito’s challenge to her conviction. We are a live show and, as always, calls are welcome at (347) 989-1171.
In 2009 in Boynton Beach, Florida, it seems like there's someone out to get the Dippolito couple, specifically Michael. A series of police visits, threatening notes and missing money leads Michael to start to speculate. And when a knock arrives at his door and he's taken to the police station, his life is forever changed. This week, Kait tells Harrison the story of Michael and Dalia Dippolito and their volatile marriage. Follow the show on Twitter & Instagram: @spookyshowpod Follow Kait on Twitter & Instagram: @bubblinequeen Follow Harrison on Twitter & Instagram: @hhaarriissoonn Email the show: spookyshowpod@gmail.com Listen to Good to see you (@goodtoseeyoupod) and Super Mind Exploder (@SMEPOD, @supermindexploder)! NEW EPISODES EVERY MONDAY! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/spookyshowpod/support
Video shows Dalia Dippolito telling an undercover cop she wants her husband dead, but screaming in heartache later when police tell her he had been killed. Still, two Florida juries refused to convict Dippolito of hiring a hitman. Dippolito lawyer Brian Claypool argues Boynton Beach police pressured an informant to set her up so the “Cops” reality show could record it. Joining Nancy Grace to discuss:Brian Claypool-Attorney for Dalia DippolitoDr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, Beverly Hills, follow on Instagram at DrBethanyMarshallJames Shelnutt - 27 years as Atlanta Metro Major Case detective, SWAT Officer, AttorneyDr. Tim Gallagher - Medical Examiner State of FloridaRay Caputo- Lead News Anchor for Orlando's Morning News, 96.5 WDBO
Down Home Fear: Exploring True Crimes From The American South
Keegan discusses the bizarre case of a woman who tried to place a hit on her own husband and a rare example of a mummy found in the Southern United States. Dalia Dippolito Sting Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym2W8gU5XFA Twitter: @HHKeegan Facebook Group: Down Home Fear Podcast Website: hhkeegan.com
Op 5 augustus 2009 kijkt heel TV-kijkend Amerika mee hoe Dalia Dippolito te horen krijgt van agenten dat haar man dodelijk werd neergeschoten. De agenten van de Boynton Beach Police Department in Florida worden die dag gevolgd door de TV-show Cops, een realityprogramma. Dalia wordt in shock meegenomen naar het politiekantoor voor verhoor. Eenmaal in de verhoorkamer echter verandert Dalia van recente weduwe naar verdachte nummer 1. Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 4th-ing Blues #72. Within Brim's Skin -- Brimstone is joined by his OG wing man Alex as they discuss lots of things including why everyone should be wearing a mask and why being caught on camera committing a hate crime makes you an even bigger dummy. Alex explains how Dalia Dippolito isn't as conniving as she thinks she is and why bath water selling YouTubers should stay off the interwebz. Brim offers a suggestion of reading full articles and not just the headlines and discusses how ecstatic he is about Beavis and Butthead making a comeback. Essentially, he explains what get's Within Brim's Skin.
July 4th-ing Blues #72. Within Brim's Skin -- Brimstone is joined by his OG wing man Alex as they discuss lots of things including why everyone should be wearing a mask and why being caught on camera committing a hate crime makes you an even bigger dummy. Alex explains how Dalia Dippolito isn't as conniving as she thinks she is and why bath water selling YouTubers should stay off the interwebz. Brim offers a suggestion of reading full articles and not just the headlines and discusses how ecstatic he is about Beavis and Butthead making a comeback. Essentially, he explains what get's Within Brim's Skin.
July 4th-ing Blues #72. Within Brim's Skin -- Brimstone is joined by his OG wing man Alex as they discuss lots of things including why everyone should be wearing a mask and why being caught on camera committing a hate crime makes you an even bigger dummy. Alex explains how Dalia Dippolito isn't as conniving as she thinks she is and why bath water selling YouTubers should stay off the interwebz. Brim offers a suggestion of reading full articles and not just the headlines and discusses how ecstatic he is about Beavis and Butthead making a comeback. Essentially, he explains what get's Within Brim's Skin.
Video shows Dalia Dippolito telling an undercover cop she wants her husband dead, but screaming later when police tell her he had been killed. Still, two Florida juries have refused to convict Dippolito of hiring a hitman. Dippolito lawyer Brian Claypool argues Boynton Beach police pressured an informant to set her up so the “Cops” reality show could record it. Will she get a new trial?Joining Nancy Grace to discuss:Brian Claypool-Attorney for Dalia DippolitoDr. Bethany Marshall - Psychoanalyst, Beverly Hills, follow on Instagram at DrBethanyMarshallJames Shelnutt - 27 years as Atlanta Metro Major Case detective, SWAT Officer, AttorneyDr. Tim Gallagher - Medical Examiner State of FloridaRay Caputo- Lead News Anchor for Orlando's Morning News, 96.5 WDBO
Newlyweds Dalia and Michael Dippolito lived in the newly developed community of Renaissance Commons in Boynton Beach, a coastal city in Palm Beach County, Florida... Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host (https://twitter.com/casefilehost) Researched by Holly Boyd Written by Elsha McGill Creative Director: Milly Raso This episode's sponsors: Nutrafol (https://nutrafol.com/) – Use promo code ‘CASEFILE’ for 20% off your order SimpliSafe (https://simplisafe.com/casefile) – Protect your home and your family today. Free shipping and 60 days risk-free trial Noom (http://noom.com/casefile) – The last weight loss program you’ll need. Start your trial today For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-145-michael-dippolito (https://casefilepodcast.com/case-145-michael-dippolito/)
On this episode we cover cases of Double Crosses.Death of Brian WellsTwo small sausage-and-pepperoni pizzas with a side of deception.This story is paired with Dead Frog Brewery's Double Cross Pale Ale.SourcesWikipediaSites.bu.eduWiredDalia DippolitoDon't like your spouse you could try and hire a hitmanSourcesSun SentinelNews JournalNBC NewsYoutubeYoutubeMark WhitacreWhen an executive of a firm goes to the FBI and whistle blows you would think that would be the whole story.SourcesWikipediaForbesMark WhitacreChicago TribuneWikipediaWashington PostBig Heads Media Promo – What the HopsBrew CrimeWebsite, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Facebook Group, Youtube, patreon
Livet smilte til nygifte Michael , han ante fred og ingenfare da politiet plutselig står på døren hans og ber han bli med tilpolitistasjonen…Dalia Dippolito - https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ex-escort-dalia-dippolito-gets-16-years-trying-have-husband-n785621 Lik, del, Review og følg meg gjerne på din podcast appFor updates og annet følg meg gjerne på Twitter, Facebook og InstagramSkrevet og lest av LiseKontakt : myogmy@hotmail.comAnnonse : Jim@modernemedia.no Music credit:Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Livet smilte til nygifte Michael , han ante fred og ingen fare da politiet plutselig står på døren hans og ber han bli med til politistasjonen…Dalia Dippolito - https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ex-escort-dalia-dippolito-gets-16-years-trying-have-husband-n785621 Lik, del, Review og følg meg gjerne på din podcast appFor updates og annet følg meg gjerne på Twitter, Facebook og InstagramSkrevet og lest av LiseKontakt : myogmy@hotmail.comAnnonse : Jim@modernemedia.no Music credit:Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Dalia vaikuttaa olevan murtunut saatuaan tiedon miehensä kuolemasta, mutta onko kaikki sitä miltä näyttää?
“If you’re an a**hole before going into a plant medicine dieta and you don’t do the work, you’ll still come out as an a**hole.” Wise words from my soul-brother, Anthony Dippolito. Join me and Anthony for a deep dive conversation about plant medicine, personal growth, and our experience in the jungles of Peru. In this episode, you’ll learn why it’s important to hold intentionality and devotion to your work, why growth-hacking is really just a way to bypass your personal responsibility, the importance of integration, how many of us are simply living up to our illusions, and what needs to be done in order to break through those illusions. Anthony Dippolito is a modern-day Medicine Man who uses the ancient art of language, deep listening, and the super power of full presence to create a space of transformation for those with the knowing that the time is now to get in touch with their true-self and unlock their highest potential. He started his professional career as a Hollywood agent with the intention of creating opportunities for his clients to birth and share their highest forms of creativity with the masses. The successful 10-year journey of working with high-level creatives allowed him to step even more into alignment by transitioning to sharing his gifts with those outside of Hollywood desiring to live a more holistically fulfilling life. Always a keen student of the belief systems and strategies behind those able to achieve personal and professional success, Anthony has taken his life experience and merged it with the art of Transformational Coaching after receiving a Masters in the Neuro-Psychology based program at NLP Marin (nlpmarin.com) led by PhD Carl Buchheit. Anthony is a rare alchemy of wide-ranging esoteric spiritual practices, deep jungle shamanism and world-class neuro-psychology training. Connect with Anthony… Instagram: www.instagram.com/soul.agent If you dig this podcast, stay in the loop by signing up for my weekly emails. Sign up today at www.rubyfremon.com/subscribe And find me online everywhere: @iamruby
Its that time of week again! Murder on Tap is bringing you an all new episode for you to ball your fists to. Ally and Jose drink one of their favorite beers, the Rogue Hazelnut Brown Nectar and explain the strange assassination attempt on Mike Dippolito. Grab a drink, turn up the volume and tap, tap,tap. Cheers!
This episode, we finish off our two-parter about Mike and Dalia Dippolito. It's packed full of crazy, with a dash of subterfuge, and some reality TV to boot! Main source material for this episode is Poison Candy by Elizabeth Parker https://amzn.to/2Lz6LZ3 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/into-the-basement/support
This episode, we kick off the first of a two-parter about Mike and Dalia Dippolito. It's packed full of crazy, with scam after scam, betrayal after betrayal, and a bit of a shock for Mike. Main source material for this episode is Poison Candy by Elizabeth Parker https://amzn.to/2Lz6LZ3 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/into-the-basement/support
On July 31, 2009, Mohammed Shihadeh contacted Florida police to report a murder-for-hire plot. During an interview with the Boynton Beach Police Department, Shihadeh advised detectives that a woman he knew only as “Delilah” was trying to find a hitman to kill her husband of six months. On August 1, 2009, Shihadeh, while wearing a wire and with a video camera hidden in his car, met with Dalia Dippolito in the parking lot of a Mobil gas station in Boynton Beach, Florida. After a 6-day investigation, on August 5, 2009, Dalia Dippolito was arrested and charged with solicitation to commit first degree murder. In spite of the audio and video evidence collected during the investigation, Dippolito’s legal team claimed that she was acting and had no intent to murder her husband. Join Michael Carnahan and Lisa O’Brien for a discussion of the evidence against Dippolito, her improbable defense to the charges and the twists and turns the case took, while she spent 8 years on house arrest. We’re a live show and calls are always welcome at (347) 989-1171.
In this episode, we get the final chapter of the twisted Mike Dippolito case, and enter Gary M. Heidnik's house of Horrors.... where some guests never leave. Help support the show: http://Patreon.com/EsotericOddities - Connect With Us - Instagram - @ EsotericOddities Twitter - https://twitter.com/esotericodditie Facebook - https://facebook.com/esotericoddities Email - Odditiespodcast@gmail.com Spotify - http://spoti.fi/2DprpDl - Sources - https://bit.ly/2ELRwoG https://bit.ly/2HaNaJQ https://bit.ly/2EVLtxC https://bit.ly/2vnbCpL https://bit.ly/2EWcKQC https://nydn.us/2HbIirJ
In August 2009, former madam Dalia Dippolito conspired with a hit man to arrange her husband's murder. Days later, Dalia came home to an elaborate crime scene. When Sgt. Frank Ranzie informed her of her husband's apparent murder, the newlywed Dippolito collapsed into the cop's arms, like any loving wife would do. The only thing missing from her performance were actual tears. And the only thing missing from the murder scene was an actual murder. Tipped off by one of Dalia's lovers, an undercover cop posing as a hit man met with Dalia while his team planned and staged the murder scenario. Poison Candy takes you behind and beyond the courtroom scenes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Video shows Dalia Dippolito telling an undercover cop she wants her husband dead, but screaming later when police tell her he had been killed. Still, two Florida juries have refused to convict Dippolito of hiring a hit man. Dippolito lawyer Brian Claypool argues Boynton Beach police pressured an informant to set her up so the “Cops” reality show could record it. Nancy Grace debates the Dippolito case in this episode.
topics include - afc/nfc championship games, sherman rant, then we decode Michael's facebook status updates.
Robert Kelly invited me over to his beautiful Manhattan apartment so we could talk about becoming a father. He had his first son 45 days ago and we had a nice discussion about what it was like. It was nice for me to hear how a former degenerate like Robert could transform himself into the type of dad that won't get child services called on him.