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The Telepathy Tapes has become the most popular podcast in the world. Severely autistic, non-verbal children and adults have apparently always been able to read minds—and they're receiving revelations from God that validate a Messianic Jewish perspective. Our guests today, First Fruits of Zion's Director of Education, D. Thomas Lancaster, and Jeremiah Michael from the Bram Center for Messianic Jewish Learning, are here to untangle the spiritual implications of this phenomenon—is it real? And if so, what is our proper response? – Takeaways – • Katie Asher's journey began with her son Houston's autism diagnosis. • The Telepathy Tapes podcast emerged from a documentary project. • Facilitated communication helps non-speakers express themselves. • The emotional toll of raising a child with autism. • Katie's determination to understand her son led to profound discoveries. • The revelation of Houston's ability to hear thoughts changed everything. • Katie realized the power of thoughts and their impact on reality. • There is a scriptural framework for understanding Houston's abilities. • God works all things together for good, even pain and suffering. • Negative thoughts impact a person's body and spiritual connection to God. • Faith is about believing God and his promises, not just believing in him. • Prayers are forces that assist the spiritual to bring about God's will in the world. • Children have a unique connection to the spiritual realm that defies time and space. • A soul agrees to the path and mission that God gives to it before birth. • Truth exists beyond materialistic perceptions. • Jesus is the Lamb of God and the Messiah. • God's covenant with Israel and love for her is significant and everlasting. • God loves the Jewish people and has extended salvation to the Jew first. • The nature of God's justice is rooted in love and compassion and is greater than our human perceptions. • We are not a body. We are a soul with a body. • Our great challenge and calling is to prioritize love over materialism and ego. – Resources – The Book of Heaven: A Story of Hope for the Outcasts, the Broken, and Those Who Lost Faith https://www.amazon.com/Book-Heaven-Story-Outcasts-Broken/dp/1737898608 The Telepathy Tapes Podcast: https://thetelepathytapes.com Article: I Can Hear Thoughts https://ffoz.org/messiah/articles/i-can-hear-thoughts Katie Asher's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katie.asher11 Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (https://ffoz.org) in conjunction with Messiah Magazine. This publication is designed to provide rich substance, meaningful Jewish contexts, cultural understanding of the teaching of Jesus, and the background of modern faith from a Messianic Jewish perspective. Messiah Podcast theme music provided with permission by Joshua Aaron Music (http://JoshuaAaron.tv). “Cover the Sea” Copyright WorshipinIsrael.com songs 2020. All rights reserved.
Did you know that one of the best selling books in Latter-day Saint history on Amazon.com was not written by a Latter-day Saint or a historian? It was a controversial book written by atheist Jon Krakauer in 2003 titled, Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith, which still tops the Amazon charts (in Kindle releases) in the category “Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.” And an adaptation of the book was released as a mini-series in 2022. One of the major premises of the book is that religion is inherently violent. To illustrate this premise Krakauer combines stories from early Latter-day Saint history with the story of a tragic murder in 1984 committed by two former members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Now Krakauer's work has already been repeatedly criticized as a gross caricature of Latter-day Saint history and of religious people in general, but considering the widespread reach and influence of his fundamental premise and the LDS history he chose to support it, we felt like this is a topic that might warrant further investigation. So today on Church History Matters, Casey and I begin our multi-episode exploration of this question: Does faith in general, and the faith of the Latter-day Saints in particular, lend itself to acts of aggression and violence? What does reflecting on our Church's history—and specifically the violent episodes of our history—teach us about this important question? For show notes and transcript for this and other episodes go to https://doctrineandcovenantscentral.org/church-history-matters-podcast/
Mary-Jayne Blackmore is one of the oldest children of Winston Blackmore, the most famous polygamist in Canada. For decades, her family has been the subject of intense media and legal scrutiny because of her father's 27 wives and 150 children. Their lives have been dissected in documentaries and in court testimony.The name Blackmore has become synonymous with either faith-based persecution by the state or with cult-like religious fundamentalism that victimizes girls and women.But for Mary-Jayne, these kinds of black-and-white portrayals miss so much about what it's been like being a Blackmore.To learn more:Balancing Bountiful: What I Learned About Feminism From My Polygamist Grandmothers by Mary Jayne BlackmoreThe Bishop of Bountiful B.C. by the CBC's Fifth EstateUnder the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon KrakauerCredits: Arshy Mann (Host and Producer), Jordan Cornish (Producer), Noor Azrieh (Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief) Additional music from Audio NetworkSponsors: Canva, Athletic Greens If you value this podcast, Support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We've asked the people and looked at the stats, we've made a list and checked it twice, to see which episodes were y'all's favorite this year. Coming in first was Mormonism and the murders of Brenda and Erica Lafferty- Ash and Michelle's first episode together!This week Ash welcomes her new co-host Michelle and they talk about the Mormon Church and some of its fundamentalist offshoots, as well as the murders of Brenda and Erica Lafferty. Jeepers Creepers!Ash watched Under the Banner of Heaven last week on Hulu and had to do a deep dive and see what was true or not! Priesthood holders? Secret Ceremonies? Ash explains the differences between Mormonism, fundamental Mormonism and the FLDS, as well as recounts her friend's experience growing up Mormon. She also covers the brutal murders of Brenda and Erica Lafferty at the hands of her husband's fanatical fundamentalist brothers.-Join us for as little as $5 a month on Patreon!-We'd love to see you in our Discord, come hang out!-We have awesome new merch, go take a look!-Follow us on Instagram and Twitter!-Audio editing by Emma Bowen and Nicole Peek.-Sources:Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by John Krakauer on AudibleUnder the Banner of Heaven Repeats the Book's Fundamental MistakeThe Conversation: What partnership looks like in LDS marriages is shifting — slowlyUnder the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith - Part 1, Chapters 7 and 8 Summary & AnalysisExclusive: The real Brenda Lafferty is lost in ‘Under the Banner of Heaven' series, her sister says'Under the Banner of Heaven': Where Are Ron and Dan Lafferty's Wives Dianna and Matilda?Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent FaithThe Disturbing True Story Behind Under the Banner of HeavenThe True Story Behind Hulu's Under the Banner of HeavenIs 'Under the Banner of Heaven' a True Story? A Closer Look at the Death of Brenda LaffertyJoseph Smith WikipediaThe 2020 Census of American ReligionPolygamy and the Church: A HistoryMeet The Real Lafferty Family From Under the Banner of Heaven
When Mary Allen falls in love with Jim Beaman, she doesn't know he has a drug problem, but she does sense demons and angels around him, like "a disturbance in the air, a sound just beyond the register of human hearing." And when Jim—discouraged and depressed, struggling with his addiction—kills himself a year into their relationship, Allen is unable to let him go. In her desperate attempts to recover from the loss, she uses a Ouija board and automatic writing to pull back from reality into the dark recesses of her mind, where she believes she can find him. The result is a mesmerizing trip across the boundaries between this world and the afterlife, a journey that leads her to the brink of insanity and ultimately back to herself.Mary Allen is a memoir and fiction writer whose themes are spiritual and psychological healing, love, the nature of life and death, and the ways our states of consciousness intersect with our experience of reality. Her writing — and broad range of writing topics — reflect her belief that the personal and the practical, the painful and the numinous, the spiritual and the ordinary are all blended together in our lives and cannot be separated from one another without at least part of the truth being lost.
We're sure you heard all about the drama mini series on Hulu about a family murder in 1984 that had wild connections to the FLDS church. Some of you may have heard about this series and thought, "I don't want to know anything about it because the FLDS church and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are not the same thing!" Well, you'd be surprised to learn that it's all connected. Join us as we review the mini series based on the book "Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith" by Jon Krakauer.
Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith is a nonfiction book by Jon Krakauer that was recently adapted and released as a limited streaming series on Hulu. In the book and TV series, two stories are examined: the origin and evolution of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and a modern double murder committed in the name of God by brothers Ron and Dan Lafferty, who subscribed to a fundamentalist version of Mormonism. In the years prior to the murder, Ron and Dan Lafferty became increasingly interested in Mormon groups that accepted many beliefs of the original LDS church, including polygamy and direct communication with God. Ron and Dan were charged for the throat-slashing homicides of their sister-in-law Brenda Wright Lafferty and her 15-month-old daughter, Erica, that occurred on July 24, 1984. Ron, a self-proclaimed prophet, claimed to have received a revelation from God in which he was instructed to "remove" several people, including the two victims. Every church, every denomination and every religious group has its own broken past, scars and ugliness, but is the LDS church just like any other Christian denomination? Speaking of which, are Mormons just other Christians that happen to have a different form of practice and worship, like Baptists, Methodists, or Presbyterians? Or was the church actually founded on something completely different than Biblical Christianity?
We are Traci and Ellie, two bookish friends who talk in any spare minute that we have. This week we are talking about what we literally read in April! To shop the books listed in this episode, visit our shop at bookshop.org. Open the Book: Traci's April Reading List: I Am Not Who You Think I Am by Eric Rickstad Poirot Investigates: A Hercule Poirot Collection by Agatha Christie Love & Saffron: A Novel of Friendship, Food, and Love by Kim Fay Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh Finlay Donovan is Knocks ‘Em Dead by Elle Cosimano The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley A Million Junes by Emily Henry The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn His and Hers by Alice Feeney Anthem by Noah Hawley Ellie's April Reading List: The Unsinkable Greta James by Jennifer E. Smith Stuck with You (STEMinist Novella #2) by Ali Hazelwood Dear Sweet Pea by Julie Murphy Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by John Krakauer Funny You Should Ask by Elissa Sussman The Last Girl Ghosted by Lisa Unger Bewilderment by Richard Powers Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez
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In Episode 60, Phil and Paul share their “Best of 2021” lists and what they have learned about life and leadership from the ups and downs that 2021 has brought them and their families. Resources and Links from this Episode Uncut Video of the Episode HSEL Facebook Group Coaching the Bigger Game Program Warrior Way Program Info on DISC Training Phil's email address – phil@howsoccerexplainsleadership.com The Way of the Warrior: An Ancient Path to Inner Peace, by Erwin McManus Radical: Taking Your Faith Back from the American Dream, by David Platt At the Bat: The Strikeout that Shamed America, by Del Leonard Jones Strange But True Sports Stories, by Howard Liss More Strange But True Sports Stories, by Howard Liss Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith, by Jon Krakauer Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster, by Jon Krakauer The Auschwitz Escape, by Joel C. Rosenberg The Club: How the English Premier League Became the Wildest, Richest, Most Disruptive Force in Sports, by Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg The Away Game: The Epic Search for Soccer's Next Superstars, by Sebastian Abbot New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional, by Paul David Tripp Think Orphan Podcast Episode with Paul David Tripp More Than That, by Mike Buchanan Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones, by James Clear Intentional Family Podcast (Jefferson Bethke & Jon Tyson) Fight Hustle, End Hurry Podcast (Jefferson Bethke & John Mark Comer) Chasing What Matters Podcast (Glenn & Jacob Robinson) John Maxwell Leadership Podcast The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast Searching for Bobby Fischer (film) Safety (film) Cool Runnings (film) Mysterious Benedict Society (show) Formula 1: Drive to Survive (Netflix)
Roseanne Collison is the author of My Children in Heaven: A Story of Grief, Hope and Love, She has triumphed over multiple miscarriages and the death of my son. Roseanne shares her story to give hope to all. In this episode we discussed: Surviving 4 pregnancy lossesBook resources: A Gift of Time and Experiencing Grief Role of faith in seasons of grief "In hard times you can draw near God, and to reach out to others. By putting one foot in front of the other you can get through the struggles we face here on Earth." - Roseanne Collison Connect with guest Roseanne Collison Connect with host Edward Tay
Researchers have found evidence of a coronavirus epidemic from 20,000 years ago. A new blood test that can detect fifty different types of cancer. And what the lowercase “i” in Apple products stands for and why they stopped using it.Links:A Coronavirus Epidemic Hit 20,000 Years Ago, New Study Finds (NY Times)20,000 years of coronaviruses (and counting) (Cosmos Magazine)A Coronavirus Epidemic Hit Humanity 20,000 Years Ago, DNA Study Reveals (Science Alert)Blood test that finds 50 types of cancer is accurate enough to be rolled out (The Guardian)Blood test for early detection of cancer: final study results support screening use (Eurek Alert)Why Apple Products Have An 'i' (Apple Explained, YouTube) Why The Apple Watch Wasn't Named iWatch (Apple Explained, YouTube)The Death of Apple's 'i' (Apple Explained, YouTube)How the Internet Happened: From Netscape to the iPhone by Brian McCullough'Under the Banner of Heaven' Miniseries with Andrew Garfield and Daisy Edgar-Jones Greenlit at FX (Collider)Prophet's Prey (2015) (Showtime)Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon KrakauerDiscovery of ‘Dragon Man' Skull in China May Add Species to Human Family Tree (NY Times)Kottke.OrgJackson Bird on TwitterPrivacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.
In this week's episode, Katie continues to be bewitched by the Duggar family.Part two of our expose on one of the world's most famous mega-families will reveal the Duggars' long list of scandals. From transphobic tweets that result in members being removed from filming, to infidelity, corporal punishment, and misuse of charity funds, we look at the moments that shook the foundation of the Duggar fanbase.We also devote some time to the most disappointing Duggar of all, Joshua. Josh's long history of alarming and destructive behaviors have finally caught up to him in a way that can't be quietly solved with a trip to a prayer-based “recovery center.” We'll pinpoint all the red flags and utter failures along the way.Recommended titles (all available in our bookshop):Love Makes a Family by Sophie BeerFelix Ever After by Kacen CallenderThe Queen's English: The LGBTQIA+ Dictionary of Lingo and Colloquial Phrases by Chloe O. DavisReal Queer America: LGBT Stories from Red States by Samantha AllenDrama by Raina TelgemeierLumberjane series by Noelle Stevenson, Shannon Watters, and Brooke AllenJulian is a Mermaid by Jessica LoveEducated by Tara WestoverStolen Innocence: My Story of Growing Up in a Polygamous Sect, Becoming a Teenage Bride, and Breaking Free of Warren Jeffs by Elissa Wall and Lisa PulitzerUnder the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon KrakauerCrazy for God: How I Grew Up as one of the Elect, Helped Found the Religious Right, and Lives to Take it All (Or Almost All) of it Back by Frank SchaefferThe Patron Saint of Butterflies by Cecilia GalanteThe Incendiaries by R.O. KwonThe Leftovers by Tom PerrottaSurvivor by Chuck PalahniukLinks:Counting On: The 10 Biggest Scandals that Have Rocked the Duggar FamilyTLC Severs Ties with Derick Dillard Following More Tweets about Jazz JenningsTimeline: Duggar Sex-Abuse ScandalFamily Values Activist Josh Duggar Had a Paid Ashely Madison AccountSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thereferencedesk)
In this week's episode, Katie continues to be bewitched by the Duggar family.Part two of our expose on one of the world's most famous mega-families will reveal the Duggars' long list of scandals. From transphobic tweets that result in members being removed from filming, to infidelity, corporal punishment, and misuse of charity funds, we look at the moments that shook the foundation of the Duggar fanbase.We also devote some time to the most disappointing Duggar of all, Joshua. Josh's long history of alarming and destructive behaviors have finally caught up to him in a way that can't be quietly solved with a trip to a prayer-based “recovery center.” We'll pinpoint all the red flags and utter failures along the way.Recommended titles (all available in our bookshop):Love Makes a Family by Sophie BeerFelix Ever After by Kacen CallenderThe Queen's English: The LGBTQIA+ Dictionary of Lingo and Colloquial Phrases by Chloe O. DavisReal Queer America: LGBT Stories from Red States by Samantha AllenDrama by Raina TelgemeierLumberjane series by Noelle Stevenson, Shannon Watters, and Brooke AllenJulian is a Mermaid by Jessica LoveEducated by Tara WestoverStolen Innocence: My Story of Growing Up in a Polygamous Sect, Becoming a Teenage Bride, and Breaking Free of Warren Jeffs by Elissa Wall and Lisa PulitzerUnder the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon KrakauerCrazy for God: How I Grew Up as one of the Elect, Helped Found the Religious Right, and Lives to Take it All (Or Almost All) of it Back by Frank SchaefferThe Patron Saint of Butterflies by Cecilia GalanteThe Incendiaries by R.O. KwonThe Leftovers by Tom PerrottaSurvivor by Chuck PalahniukLinks:Counting On: The 10 Biggest Scandals that Have Rocked the Duggar FamilyTLC Severs Ties with Derick Dillard Following More Tweets about Jazz JenningsTimeline: Duggar Sex-Abuse ScandalFamily Values Activist Josh Duggar Had a Paid Ashely Madison AccountSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/thereferencedesk)
Mike asserts dominance over our podcast in the name of marital compromise. In this episode, we discuss our move to another neighborhood more in-depth. LV talks about an ongoing mixed media work she's been creating. Both of us discuss how the pandemic has positively affected our quality of sleep. We do a deep dive into NEXTDOOR Noe Valley a truly out-of-touch negative online community. Mike finds some zany Youtube videos exploring Noe Valley and LV reads about what priorities the neighborhood centers. Will we get kicked out before our year lease is up? Pray for us! Have you donated to LV's fundraiser yet? IF NOT https://pages.lls.org/mwoy/gba/bayarea21/lverby Book recommendation mentioned in the episode: "Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith" by Jon Krakauer https://www.greenapplebooks.com/book/9781400032808
Welcome to the Drive Thru Mom's Podcast! October begins a focus on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, bringing attention to an experience that touches millions of women and their families every year all over the world. In this episode, my good friend and former coworker, Alexa Van Hal, joins me to discuss her experience of loss, suffering, parenting and hope, with one foot on earth and one in heaven. Alexa is a mom of four, three on earth and one in heaven, can usually be found “teaching, in the drive thru at Chick Fil A or the aisles of Target”. Thank you Alexa for sharing your heart and a picture into the hope God brings you daily. https://drivethrumoms.org/podcast/episode-4-alexa-vanhal-story-of-love-loss-hope/ CONNECT WITH US: Website: https://www.drivethrumoms.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drivethrumoms FIND ALEXA VAN HAL Website: https://www.ahomeyettocome.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexavanhal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ahomeyettocome
This week Alice and Kim talk about Barack Obama’s summer nonfiction picks, the world’s deadliest predator, and true stories inside cults and places with cult-like thinking. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot Insiders, Skin Deep by Gavin Evans, published by Oneworld Publications and Chase Darkness with Meby Billy Jensen. Subscribe to For Real using RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. For more nonfiction recommendations, sign up for our True Story newsletter, edited by Kim Ukura. FOLLOW UP Exile and Pride: Disability, Queerness and Liberation by Eli Clare NONFICTION IN THE NEWS Barack Obama’s summer reading list Publisher’s Weekly: Workman to Publish AOC Bio NEW BOOKS Breaking the Ocean: A Memoir of Race, Rebellion, and Reconciliation by Annahid Dashtgard The Yellow House: A Memoir by Sarah M. Broom Dead Blondes and Bad Mothers: Monstrosity, Patriarchy, and the Fear of Female Power by Sady Doyle The Mosquito: A Human History of Our Deadliest Predator by Timothy C. Winegard CULTS! Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and the People’s Temple by Jeff Guinn Without You, There is No Us: My Time with the Sons of North Korea’s Elite by Suki Kim Underground: The Tokyo Gas Attack and the Japanese Psyche by Haruki Murakami READING NOW Rising Out of Hatred: The Awakening of a Former White Nationalist by Eli Saslow Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemptionby Laura Hillenbrand
After being creeped out by Midsommar, Michelle & Jacob talk about their favorite cults films and books available from the library. Midsommar (DVD)- https://bit.ly/2kk2ail Midsommar (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/2m5fCqP Martha Marcy May Marlene (DVD)- https://bit.ly/30OMKC4 Martha Marcy May Marlene (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/2M1ym5v The Master (DVD)- https://bit.ly/2Sw5Hqa The Master (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/2LBlGD2 The Endless (DVD)- https://bit.ly/2Z0g4oN Mandy (DVD)- https://bit.ly/2LzZGrY Mandy (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/30UEr81 The Invitation (DVD)- https://bit.ly/2Gmb0Um The Invitation (BLU-RAY)- https://bit.ly/2JVDXaL The Path (STREAMING ONLY) The Leftover: Season One (DVD)- https://bit.ly/2JLJFgx Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/2Z39JJn The Witness Wore Red: The 19th Wife who Brought Polygamous Cult Leaders to Justice (BOOK)- https://bit.ly/2Gmtbte
Book Bites are quick, five minute looks at a book from readers. Try a new book this week! Today’s book is Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith, by Jon Krakauer. Want to be a full book group member? Join us on Patreon! For as little as $1 a month, you can support the podcast as well as helping to keep Official Office Dog, Lady Grey, in treats. We also have new episodes of our book group podcast: Reading With Libraries dropping every Thursday morning; subscribe to get it in your app, or stream it on our website.
Books Dr. Walz Recommends: Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker, PhD Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster by Jon Krakauer Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer The adoption agency they worked with: Open Arms Adoption Agency
Alex Kotlowitz is a journalist whose work has appeared in print, radio, and film. He’s the author of three books, including There Are No Children Here: The Story of Two Boys Growing Up in the Other America. “The truth of the matter is, given what we do, we’re always outsiders. If it’s not by race or class, it’s by gender, religion, politics. It’s just the nature of being a nonfiction writer—going into communities that, at some level, feel unfamiliar. If you’re writing about stuff you already know about, where’s the joy in that? Where’s the sense of discovery? Why bother?” Thanks to MailChimp and MeUndies for sponsoring this week's episode. alexkotlowitz.com Kotlowitz on Longform [00:00] "Episode 03: Nick Denton, founder of Gawker Media" (Stoner • Apr 2017) [01:30] There Are No Children Here: The Story of Two Boys Growing Up in the Other America (First Anchor Books • 1992) [01:45] The Other Side of the River: A Story of Two Towns, a Death, and America’s Dilemma (First Anchor Books • 1999) [01:45] The Interrupters [02:30] "The Trenchcoat Robbers" (New Yorker • Jul 2002) [05:00] Common Ground: A Turbulent Decade in the Lives of Three American Families (J. Anthony Lukas • First Vintage Books • 1986) [14:45] "487: Harper High School, Part One" (This American Life • Feb 2013) [14:45] "488: Harper High School, Part Two" (This American Life • Feb 2013) [24:45] "179: Cicero" (This American Life • Mar 2001) [31:30] In the Lake of the Woods (Tim O’Brien • First Mariner Books • 2006) [35:30] Never a City So Real: A Walk in Chicago (Crown Journeys • 2004) [45:15] Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith (Jon Krakauer • First Anchor Books • 2004)
In our ongoing quest to become better librarians by reading every genre (regardless of our actual interest) we tackle Religion (non-fiction). Listen to your hosts Anna Ferri, Meghan Whyte, and Matthew Murray discuss how/whether reading non-fiction is different than fiction, Scientology, new religious movements, travelogues, biographies, how religion interacts with different cultures, accessibility, and Meghan geeks out about charismatic Christianity. Your Hosts This Episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray Religion (Non-Fiction) We Read (or kinda): Recommended Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief by Lawrence Wright (Scientology) Read Silence and Noise: Growing Up Zen in America by Ivan Richmond (Buddhism) Holy Laughter and the Toronto Blessing: An Investigative Report by James A. Beverley (Christianity) Generation J by Lisa Schiffman (Judaism) Speaking of Faith by Krista Tippett (interfaith) Heirs to Forgotten Kingdoms: Journeys Into the Disappearing Religions of the Middle East by Gerard Russell (Various - Middle East) How Good Do We Have to Be?: A New Understanding of Guilt and Forgiveness by Harold S. Kushner (interfaith?) Did Not Finish From Stone to Flesh: A Short History of the Buddha by Donald S. Lopez Jr. Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by John Krakauer More “books” we mentioned Buddha by Osamu Tezuka Other Links Should atheists read the great books of religion? Oh, Dewey Decimal - you so screwy Two-Fisted Librarians Interpreting Meghan Eschatology One Church Problem Check out our Pinterest board and Tumblr posts for all the Religious non-fiction people in our club read (or tried to read), and follow us on Twitter!
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