Podcasts about Marble Collegiate Church

Historian and journalist Molly Worthen explores the mysterious and potent force of charisma, and its power to shape American identity, culture, politics, and religion. She explains how storytelling, transcendence, and authority are used by America's most charismatic leaders. Drawing on her new book Spellbound: How Charisma Shaped American History from the Puritans to Donald Trump, Worthen shares how charismatic authority reveals deep human desires for meaning, agency, and transcendence. The conversation explores themes of vulnerability, spiritual hunger, religious disaffiliation, and the evolving nature of belief and belonging in modern society. Worthen unpacks the often-overlooked distinction between charisma and charm or celebrity, examining the role of storytelling in cultivating authority and devotion. She also shares how researching this subject intersected with her own spiritual journey, culminating in her recent conversion to Christianity. Key Moments Molly Worthen discusses her latest book, *Spellbound.* Charisma: a relational, story-driven phenomenon, not mere charm or celebrity Our religious impulse persists despite declining traditional affiliation Worthen's personal spiritual journey: from intellectual agnosticism to Christian faith while writing the book Donald Trump's narrative charisma and religious-political appeal examined in depth Human longing for transcendence and meaning as the root of charismatic power Episode Highlights “Evangelism is just telling people what happened to you.” “The heart of charisma is the leader's ability to tell a story… that does a better job at explaining the chaos and the suffering.” “We want the comfort of knowing that some force larger than us is ultimately in charge—and yet we also seek agency.” “I came to realize I was writing a book that was fundamentally about spiritual hunger—and that I myself had that hunger too.” “Authenticity as a personal style has no necessary relationship with honesty.” “We kid ourselves if we think more sources solve the mystery of charisma—reality is an asymptote we never perfectly reach.” About Molly Worthen Molly Worthen is Associate Professor of History at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, specializing in North American religion, politics, global Christianity, and the history of ideas. She is a contributing writer for The New York Times and author of several books, including Apostles of Reason and The Man on Whom Nothing Was Lost. Her most recent book is Spellbound: How Charisma Shaped American History from the Puritans to Donald Trump. Show Notes Authority—who should we listen to? Internal battles within American evangelicalism The definition of charisma and its distinction from charm, celebrity, and power Charisma: “ the allure in a leader that gives him or her the power to move a crowd that is premised on a relationship. … you need two parties at least. It's not solely a quality of fluorescence that shines out from the individual without other people to interact with it.” The leader's ability to tell a story that explains the audience's experience of life Paradoxical quality: we want our decision to make a difference in our fate, but we also want some being or force larger than us to make it all okay. “ It's not just about looking at the one who is the special anointed one, but it's that somehow through that person, I too, or we too, see ourselves more clearly.” Special revelation and stories of experiencing God in particular ways “Capturing the ineffable” Role of charismatic leaders in American religious and political life Impact of Joseph Smith, Anne Hutchinson, JFK, and Adlai Stevenson Why institutional religion no longer captures spiritual impulse for many Americans Storytelling as the essence of charismatic authority Evolution of American individualism and the cult of authenticity How mass media, trauma, and cultural crises shape charismatic influence Coming to terms with the limits of your “source base”—”Reality is an asymptote.” “It's that sort of transcendent storytelling ability that is the heart of charisma.” Mormonism and the charisma of Joseph Smith Leaders like JFK and Adlai Stevenson offered different models of modern charisma “So much of my book is really about the fortunes of established institutions in American culture because charismatic figures always define themselves vis-a-vis institutions.” Routinizing charisma (cf. Max Weber) “The gap or the consistency between what our subjects are, are thinking and intending consciously and what they actually do.” Intuition vs analysis—steeping in cultural milieu and operating out of personal life experiences The Puritan heretic, Anne Hutchinson “Very few humans are out and out cynics.” Charismatic figures aren't always attractive or eloquent—they resonate through meaning-making “ The religious impulse is finding a place to land other than organized religion.” Protestant roots of American consciousness tied to authority and self-discovery Humanist psychology and positive thinking “The age of the gurus” Charisma and Contemporary Politics: Donald Trump Trump's story of victimhood, self-made success, and defiance of institutions as a charismatic myth Trump's stream-of-consciousness style perceived as authenticity by many followers. “For example, his rambling stream of consciousness, speaking style that actually is a core, is core to his appeal, I think for many Trump supporters because it comes across as a kind of authenticity—as a willingness to tell it how it is and speak off the top of his head. And authenticity as a personal style has no necessary relationship with honesty in terms of correspondence to, you know, empirically verifiable facts.” The alignment between his narrative and the prosperity gospel ”While Donald Trump is no one's idea of an Orthodox Christian, he grew up in Norman Vincent Peale's Church in New York City, Marble Collegiate Church, hearing the Prosperity Gospel, the gospel of positive thinking.” ”I think Trump has a, has a really acute spiritual instinct for. That picture of reality one in which we can really reshape reality with our minds.” Early support from independent charismatic church networks shaped his rise. Importance of positive thinking theology (e.g., Norman Vincent Peale) in his spiritual instincts. “I suppose I was about two thirds of the way through the rough draft of this book when I was rudely interrupted by the Holy Spirit. I have always studied Christianity as a very sympathetic and, frankly, envious outsider and never was entirely happy with my agnostic fence sitting, but also wasn't actively looking to resolve my metaphysical questions.” “ I've always had this conviction that humans are fundamentally religious creatures and they have this impulse to connect to a transcendent source of meaning to worship.” “I came to realize that I was writing a book that was fundamentally about spiritual hunger and how humans cope with it. But that I myself had had that hunger as well—that I'm not immune to that feature of the human dilemma.” “We want to be pulled into something transcendent, where we are more fully ourselves.” Praying for a mystical experience—at least being “strangely warmed” ”God had already done something to my desires—I was walking in the direction of Jesus already.” “ I always see every kind of historical problem as somehow having to do with contesting visions of human nature.” “There's this silly misconception that Christianity is intellectually stultifying—that to become a orthodox, traditional Christian is to shut off all kinds of questions and accept a black and white way of thinking. And that has not been my experience.” Research project on miracles “ Evangelism is just telling people what happened to you.” Conversion was driven by rigorous academic inquiry into the resurrection and New Testament Experience echoed themes in the book: story, vulnerability, and being seen Her analysis: “God had already done something to my desires before the arguments convinced me.” Post-conversion excitement about theological study, healing, and miracles Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment Magazine and Fuller Seminary.

Julie Faith Parker, a visiting scholar at Union Theological Seminary and a biblical scholar in residence at Marble Collegiate Church, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about her book Eve Isn't Evil: Feminist Readings of the Bible to Upend Our Assumptions. She also discusses translation problems, the role of the matriarchs, and female prophets. Note: Don't forget to subscribe to our award-winning e-newsletter A Public Witness that helps you make sense of faith, culture, and politics. And order a copy of Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism by Brian Kaylor and Beau Underwood. If you buy it directly from Chalice Press, they are offering 33% off the cover price when you use the promo code "BApodcast."

Have you heard the myths about feminist readings of the Bible? Some common myths include: feminist interpretations of the Bible are anti-male, feminist readings ignore traditional religious teachings, and feminist perspectives on the Bible are not rooted in scholarly research. Our guest, Dr. Julie Faith Parker, will share the truth, dispel these myths, and provide a deeper understanding of the feminist perspectives found in biblical texts.My special guest is Dr. Julie Faith ParkerOur guest today is Dr. Julie Faith Parker, an accomplished biblical scholar and author of the book "Eve Isn't Evil: Feminist Readings of the Bible to Upend Our Assumptions." With a distinguished background in ancient languages, including Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic, Dr. Parker brings a wealth of expertise to the discussion. Her extensive research focuses on the cultural and linguistic nuances of the biblical world, providing valuable insights into feminist interpretations of biblical texts. As a visiting scholar at Union Theological Seminary and a biblical scholar in residence at Marble Collegiate Church in New York City, Dr. Parker's work has garnered widespread acclaim for its scholarly depth and thought-provoking perspectives. We are honored to have her join us on the show today.The past is a foreign country. They do things differently there. - Dr. Julie Faith ParkerIn this episode, you will be able to:Explore feminist perspectives in the Bible to uncover hidden narratives and empower your understanding.Gain insight into the cultural context of biblical times, shedding light on the lives of women in the ancient world.Discover the significance of understanding original languages to unveil deeper meanings within biblical texts.Challenge traditional interpretations of the Bible to embrace diverse and inclusive perspectives.Experience the transformative and empowering nature of the Psalms through a feminist lens.Discovering the Significance of Original LanguagesThe episode emphasizes the value of studying the Bible in its original languages. Such study provides valuable insights into the minds of biblical figures and bypasses the influence of interpretive decisions made by translators. By examining the scripture in Hebrew, Greek, Latin, and other languages, listeners can discover new nuances, foster a deeper understanding of the texts, and challenge commonly accepted interpretations.The resources mentioned in this episode are:To purchase Julie Faith Parker's book Eve Isn't Evil, visit her website at JuliefaithParker.com.Join the Difference Makers community on Patreon to access exclusive episodes, engage with guests, and participate in polls to shape the future of the podcast. Visit www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference to join for as little as $5 a month.Engage with Lori and other listeners in the Difference Makers community to access exclusive content and connect with like-minded individuals.Explore the Difference Makers community on Patreon to access deeper episodes with guests like Julie Faith Parker and gain insights into their perspectives and experiences.Subscribe to the Difference Makers community on Patreon to access all past and future episodes, providing a wealth of content to explore and enjoy.Gaining Insight into the Cultural ContextUnderstanding the cultural context that shaped the Bible's narratives, forms a significant part of the discussions in this episode. The biblical world, markedly different from today's society, had unique vocabularies, concepts, and societal structures that influence how we interpret the text. Grasping these aspects is vital to fully appreciate the texts and uncover hidden meanings obscured by modern perspectives.The key moments in this episode are:00:00:02 - Introduction to the Podcast00:00:32 - Introducing Betterhelp00:01:22 - Introducing Dr. Julie Faith Parker00:03:18 - Understanding the Biblical World00:08:08 - Importance of Language Study00:14:08 - Reinterpreting the Psalms00:16:43 - The Psalms in Latin America00:18:26 - Teaching in Sing Sing00:20:58 - Criminals in the Bible00:27:17 - Feminist Lens on the Scriptures00:28:22 - Feminist Interpretation of Scriptures00:29:49 - Unique Filters in Reading Scriptures00:31:32 - Family Struggles and Labels00:35:35 - Reinterpretation of Eve00:40:55 - Consequences of Punishments00:41:04 - The Divine Mother and Daughter00:42:22 - The Misinterpretation of Eve00:44:50 - Feminist Lens on the Book of Job00:48:26 - Job's Integrity and Feminist Takeaway00:51:06 - Understanding Eve and Women in Ancient Scriptures00:54:00 - Introduction to Difference Maker Community00:54:40 - Exclusive Episodes and Community Benefits00:55:03 - Call to Action00:54:00 - Introduction to Difference Maker Community00:54:40 - Exclusive Episodes and Community BenefitsAll of us are different, but some people have labels that are put upon them that you live with because it's your ticket to services. It's how you hopefully can get some help, but that's not easy. - Dr. Julie Faith ParkerExploring Feminist Perspectives in the BibleThe episode unveils a fresh outlook on biblical narratives by exploring feminist interpretations. By questioning traditional interpretations, particularly those that perpetuate inequality, and shedding light on the strength and resilience of women in the Bible, the episode underscores their crucial role in biblical stories. Such exploration of feminist perspectives can break away from the conventional interpretations, highlighting women's experiences, voices, and roles in the Bible.Timestamped summary of this episode:00:00:02 - Introduction to the PodcastLori introduces the podcast and its focus on making a difference for those who are different. She also highlights the importance of self-care for difference-makers.00:00:32 - Introducing BetterHelpLori talks about the importance of seeking help and introduces Betterhelp.com/difference as the sponsor of the podcast, offering a 10% discount to listeners. She shares her personal experience with therapy and healing.00:01:22 - Introducing Dr. Julie Faith ParkerLori introduces Dr. Julie Faith Parker, a biblical scholar and author of "Eve isn't evil feminist readings of the Bible to upend our assumptions." She highlights Dr. Parker's extensive background and research interests.00:03:18 - Understanding the Biblical WorldDr. Parker discusses the importance of understanding the cultural differences in the biblical world, emphasizing the tribal, age-integrated society and the absence of certain concepts like privacy, individualism, and race.00:08:08 - Importance of Language StudyDr. Parker shares her experience studying multiple languages and how it offers insights into the biblical texts. She emphasizes the importance of original languages to better understand cultural nuances and avoid the biases of translators.00:14:08 - Reinterpreting the PsalmsJulie shares her experience of using the Psalms for spiritual connection during a dangerous encounter in Nicaragua. She highlights the cultural and biblical significance of the Psalms and the sense of worship they provide.00:16:43 - The Psalms in Latin AmericaJulie reflects on her experience of singing the Psalms in Spanish during worship in Venezuela. She discusses the influence of liberation theology and the impact of the Psalms on her understanding of different types of liberation.00:18:26 - Teaching in Sing SingJulie talks about her transformative experience teaching at Sing Sing Maximum security prison. She emphasizes the intelligence and capability of the incarcerated individuals and challenges the stigma surrounding people who have been incarcerated.00:20:58 - Criminals in the BibleJulie discusses the presence of individuals who committed crimes in the Bible, such as Cain, Moses, David, Jesus, and Paul. She emphasizes the importance of offering second chances and not being quick to judge incarcerated individuals.00:27:17 - Feminist Lens on the ScripturesJulie explains her choice of using a feminist lens to interpret the scriptures. She shares her experience of feeling empowered and discovering a different perspective on the story of Eve, challenging traditional interpretations.00:28:22 - Feminist Interpretation of ScripturesJulie discusses making the scriptures accessible to all, regardless of biblical education. Feminist interpretation liberated her and she hopes her book will do the same.00:29:49 - Unique Filters in Reading ScripturesJulie talks about the uniqueness of individual filters when reading scriptures. She relates it to her work in leadership development and emphasizes the relevance of the scriptures to human experiences.00:31:32 - Family Struggles and LabelsJulie shares her family struggles, including her son's autism diagnosis and daughter's bipolar disorder. She highlights the importance of erasing the stigma associated with such conditions and finding help.00:35:35 - Reinterpretation of EveJulie discusses her reinterpretation of Eve, emphasizing her curiosity and the blame unfairly placed on her. She delves into the translations and punishments related to Eve's story.00:40:55 - Consequences of PunishmentsJulie explores the consequences of the punishments given to Adam and Eve. She discusses the ideology and patriarchy reflected in the scriptures' portrayal of gender roles.00:41:04 - The Divine Mother and DaughterJulie discusses the relationship between Eve and God, highlighting the divine connection between mothers and daughters. She emphasizes that the presence of women together reflects the presence of the divine mother and daughter.00:42:22 - The Misinterpretation of EveJulie delves into the misinterpretation of Eve's actions, pointing out the mistranslation of her words and the bias against her character in the biblical text. She challenges the traditional narrative and provides a feminist perspective on Eve.00:44:50 - Feminist Lens on the Book of JobJulie explores the feminist perspective in the book of Job, highlighting the portrayal of women characters and their significance in the narrative. She emphasizes the importance of interpreting the text through a feminist lens to uncover hidden biases.00:48:26 - Job's Integrity and Feminist TakeawayJulie discusses Job's refusal to accept blame and his unwavering integrity in the face of adversity. She interprets this as a feminist takeaway, emphasizing the importance of standing up against unfair accusations and holding onto one's truth.00:51:06 - Understanding Eve and Women in Ancient ScripturesJulie shares her insights on understanding Eve and women in ancient scriptures, highlighting the importance of reexamining the portrayal of women in religious texts. She encourages a deeper understanding of women's roles and experiences in ancient narratives.00:54:00 - Introduction to Difference Maker CommunityLori introduces the Difference Maker Community where listeners can engage with guests and participate in polls to impact the podcast content for 2024.00:54:40 - Exclusive Episodes and Community BenefitsLori encourages joining the community to access exclusive episodes and interact with guests. Access is available for as little as $5 a month on patreon.com.00:55:03 - Call to ActionLori invites listeners to join the community and acknowledges their efforts in making a difference worldwide. She signs off with a reminder to continue making a difference.00:54:00 - Introduction to Difference Maker CommunityLori introduces the Difference Maker Community where listeners can engage with guests and participate in polls to impact the podcast content for 2024.00:54:40 - Exclusive Episodes and Community BenefitsLori encourages joining the community to access exclusive episodes and interact with guests. Access is available for as little as $5 a month on www.patreon.com/difference.https://www.youtube.com/@aworldofdifferencehttps://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673/https://www.linkedin.com/company/aworldofdifference/https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.comhttps://www.twitter.com/@awodpodwww.betterhelp.com/differencewww.patreon.com/aworldofdifference

Have you heard the myths about feminist readings of the Bible? Some common myths include: feminist interpretations of the Bible are anti-male, feminist readings ignore traditional religious teachings, and feminist perspectives on the Bible are not rooted in scholarly research. Our guest, Dr. Julie Faith Parker, will share the truth, dispel these myths, and provide a deeper understanding of the feminist perspectives found in biblical texts.My special guest is Dr. Julie Faith ParkerOur guest today is Dr. Julie Faith Parker, an accomplished biblical scholar and author of the book "Eve Isn't Evil: Feminist Readings of the Bible to Upend Our Assumptions." With a distinguished background in ancient languages, including Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic, Dr. Parker brings a wealth of expertise to the discussion. Her extensive research focuses on the cultural and linguistic nuances of the biblical world, providing valuable insights into feminist interpretations of biblical texts. As a visiting scholar at Union Theological Seminary and a biblical scholar in residence at Marble Collegiate Church in New York City, Dr. Parker's work has garnered widespread acclaim for its scholarly depth and thought-provoking perspectives. We are honored to have her join us on the show today.The past is a foreign country. They do things differently there. - Dr. Julie Faith ParkerIn this episode, you will be able to:Explore feminist perspectives in the Bible to uncover hidden narratives and empower your understanding.Gain insight into the cultural context of biblical times, shedding light on the lives of women in the ancient world.Discover the significance of understanding original languages to unveil deeper meanings within biblical texts.Challenge traditional interpretations of the Bible to embrace diverse and inclusive perspectives.Experience the transformative and empowering nature of the Psalms through a feminist lens.Discovering the Significance of Original LanguagesThe episode emphasizes the value of studying the Bible in its original languages. Such study provides valuable insights into the minds of biblical figures and bypasses the influence of interpretive decisions made by translators. By examining the scripture in Hebrew, Greek, Latin, and other languages, listeners can discover new nuances, foster a deeper understanding of the texts, and challenge commonly accepted interpretations.The resources mentioned in this episode are:To purchase Julie Faith Parker's book Eve Isn't Evil, visit her website at JuliefaithParker.com.Join the Difference Makers community on Patreon to access exclusive episodes, engage with guests, and participate in polls to shape the future of the podcast. Visit www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference to join for as little as $5 a month.Engage with Lori and other listeners in the Difference Makers community to access exclusive content and connect with like-minded individuals.Explore the Difference Makers community on Patreon to access deeper episodes with guests like Julie Faith Parker and gain insights into their perspectives and experiences.Subscribe to the Difference Makers community on Patreon to access all past and future episodes, providing a wealth of content to explore and enjoy.Gaining Insight into the Cultural ContextUnderstanding the cultural context that shaped the Bible's narratives, forms a significant part of the discussions in this episode. The biblical world, markedly different from today's society, had unique vocabularies, concepts, and societal structures that influence how we interpret the text. Grasping these aspects is vital to fully appreciate the texts and uncover hidden meanings obscured by modern perspectives.The key moments in this episode are:00:00:02 - Introduction to the Podcast00:00:32 - Introducing Betterhelp00:01:22 - Introducing Dr. Julie Faith Parker00:03:18 - Understanding the Biblical World00:08:08 - Importance of Language Study00:14:08 - Reinterpreting the Psalms00:16:43 - The Psalms in Latin America00:18:26 - Teaching in Sing Sing00:20:58 - Criminals in the Bible00:27:17 - Feminist Lens on the Scriptures00:28:22 - Feminist Interpretation of Scriptures00:29:49 - Unique Filters in Reading Scriptures00:31:32 - Family Struggles and Labels00:35:35 - Reinterpretation of Eve00:40:55 - Consequences of Punishments00:41:04 - The Divine Mother and Daughter00:42:22 - The Misinterpretation of Eve00:44:50 - Feminist Lens on the Book of Job00:48:26 - Job's Integrity and Feminist Takeaway00:51:06 - Understanding Eve and Women in Ancient Scriptures00:54:00 - Introduction to Difference Maker Community00:54:40 - Exclusive Episodes and Community Benefits00:55:03 - Call to Action00:54:00 - Introduction to Difference Maker Community00:54:40 - Exclusive Episodes and Community BenefitsAll of us are different, but some people have labels that are put upon them that you live with because it's your ticket to services. It's how you hopefully can get some help, but that's not easy. - Dr. Julie Faith ParkerExploring Feminist Perspectives in the BibleThe episode unveils a fresh outlook on biblical narratives by exploring feminist interpretations. By questioning traditional interpretations, particularly those that perpetuate inequality, and shedding light on the strength and resilience of women in the Bible, the episode underscores their crucial role in biblical stories. Such exploration of feminist perspectives can break away from the conventional interpretations, highlighting women's experiences, voices, and roles in the Bible.Timestamped summary of this episode:00:00:02 - Introduction to the PodcastLori introduces the podcast and its focus on making a difference for those who are different. She also highlights the importance of self-care for difference-makers.00:00:32 - Introducing BetterHelpLori talks about the importance of seeking help and introduces Betterhelp.com/difference as the sponsor of the podcast, offering a 10% discount to listeners. She shares her personal experience with therapy and healing.00:01:22 - Introducing Dr. Julie Faith ParkerLori introduces Dr. Julie Faith Parker, a biblical scholar and author of "Eve isn't evil feminist readings of the Bible to upend our assumptions." She highlights Dr. Parker's extensive background and research interests.00:03:18 - Understanding the Biblical WorldDr. Parker discusses the importance of understanding the cultural differences in the biblical world, emphasizing the tribal, age-integrated society and the absence of certain concepts like privacy, individualism, and race.00:08:08 - Importance of Language StudyDr. Parker shares her experience studying multiple languages and how it offers insights into the biblical texts. She emphasizes the importance of original languages to better understand cultural nuances and avoid the biases of translators.00:14:08 - Reinterpreting the PsalmsJulie shares her experience of using the Psalms for spiritual connection during a dangerous encounter in Nicaragua. She highlights the cultural and biblical significance of the Psalms and the sense of worship they provide.00:16:43 - The Psalms in Latin AmericaJulie reflects on her experience of singing the Psalms in Spanish during worship in Venezuela. She discusses the influence of liberation theology and the impact of the Psalms on her understanding of different types of liberation.00:18:26 - Teaching in Sing SingJulie talks about her transformative experience teaching at Sing Sing Maximum security prison. She emphasizes the intelligence and capability of the incarcerated individuals and challenges the stigma surrounding people who have been incarcerated.00:20:58 - Criminals in the BibleJulie discusses the presence of individuals who committed crimes in the Bible, such as Cain, Moses, David, Jesus, and Paul. She emphasizes the importance of offering second chances and not being quick to judge incarcerated individuals.00:27:17 - Feminist Lens on the ScripturesJulie explains her choice of using a feminist lens to interpret the scriptures. She shares her experience of feeling empowered and discovering a different perspective on the story of Eve, challenging traditional interpretations.00:28:22 - Feminist Interpretation of ScripturesJulie discusses making the scriptures accessible to all, regardless of biblical education. Feminist interpretation liberated her and she hopes her book will do the same.00:29:49 - Unique Filters in Reading ScripturesJulie talks about the uniqueness of individual filters when reading scriptures. She relates it to her work in leadership development and emphasizes the relevance of the scriptures to human experiences.00:31:32 - Family Struggles and LabelsJulie shares her family struggles, including her son's autism diagnosis and daughter's bipolar disorder. She highlights the importance of erasing the stigma associated with such conditions and finding help.00:35:35 - Reinterpretation of EveJulie discusses her reinterpretation of Eve, emphasizing her curiosity and the blame unfairly placed on her. She delves into the translations and punishments related to Eve's story.00:40:55 - Consequences of PunishmentsJulie explores the consequences of the punishments given to Adam and Eve. She discusses the ideology and patriarchy reflected in the scriptures' portrayal of gender roles.00:41:04 - The Divine Mother and DaughterJulie discusses the relationship between Eve and God, highlighting the divine connection between mothers and daughters. She emphasizes that the presence of women together reflects the presence of the divine mother and daughter.00:42:22 - The Misinterpretation of EveJulie delves into the misinterpretation of Eve's actions, pointing out the mistranslation of her words and the bias against her character in the biblical text. She challenges the traditional narrative and provides a feminist perspective on Eve.00:44:50 - Feminist Lens on the Book of JobJulie explores the feminist perspective in the book of Job, highlighting the portrayal of women characters and their significance in the narrative. She emphasizes the importance of interpreting the text through a feminist lens to uncover hidden biases.00:48:26 - Job's Integrity and Feminist TakeawayJulie discusses Job's refusal to accept blame and his unwavering integrity in the face of adversity. She interprets this as a feminist takeaway, emphasizing the importance of standing up against unfair accusations and holding onto one's truth.00:51:06 - Understanding Eve and Women in Ancient ScripturesJulie shares her insights on understanding Eve and women in ancient scriptures, highlighting the importance of reexamining the portrayal of women in religious texts. She encourages a deeper understanding of women's roles and experiences in ancient narratives.00:54:00 - Introduction to Difference Maker CommunityLori introduces the Difference Maker Community where listeners can engage with guests and participate in polls to impact the podcast content for 2024.00:54:40 - Exclusive Episodes and Community BenefitsLori encourages joining the community to access exclusive episodes and interact with guests. Access is available for as little as $5 a month on patreon.com.00:55:03 - Call to ActionLori invites listeners to join the community and acknowledges their efforts in making a difference worldwide. She signs off with a reminder to continue making a difference.00:54:00 - Introduction to Difference Maker CommunityLori introduces the Difference Maker Community where listeners can engage with guests and participate in polls to impact the podcast content for 2024.00:54:40 - Exclusive Episodes and Community BenefitsLori encourages joining the community to access exclusive episodes and interact with guests. Access is available for as little as $5 a month on www.patreon.com/difference.https://www.youtube.com/@aworldofdifferencehttps://www.facebook.com/A-World-of-Difference-613933132591673/https://www.linkedin.com/company/aworldofdifference/https://www.aworldofdifferencepodcast.comhttps://www.twitter.com/@awodpodwww.betterhelp.com/differencewww.patreon.com/aworldofdifference

Norman Vincent Peale was an American Protestant clergyman, and an author best known for popularizing the concept of positive thinking. He served as the pastor of Marble Collegiate Church, New York, from 1932 his retirement in 1984. Despite arguing at times against involvement of clergy in politics, he nevertheless had some controversial affiliations with politically active organizations in the late 1930s, and engaged with national political candidates and their campaigns, including a personal friendship with President Richard Nixon. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio. Let Golden State Media Concepts take you on a ride through the classic age of radio, with this compiled collection of episodes from a wide variety of old programs. ***PLEASE NOTE*** GSMC Podcast Network presents these shows as historical content and have brought them to you unedited. Remember that times have changed and some shows might not reflect the standards of today's politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Golden State Media Concepts or the GSMC Podcast Network. Our goal is to entertain, educate, and give you a glimpse into the past.

Norman Vincent Peale was an American Protestant clergyman, and an author best known for popularizing the concept of positive thinking. He served as the pastor of Marble Collegiate Church, New York, from 1932 his retirement in 1984. Despite arguing at times against involvement of clergy in politics, he nevertheless had some controversial affiliations with politically active organizations in the late 1930s, and engaged with national political candidates and their campaigns, including a personal friendship with President Richard Nixon. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio. Let Golden State Media Concepts take you on a ride through the classic age of radio, with this compiled collection of episodes from a wide variety of old programs. ***PLEASE NOTE*** GSMC Podcast Network presents these shows as historical content and have brought them to you unedited. Remember that times have changed and some shows might not reflect the standards of today's politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Golden State Media Concepts or the GSMC Podcast Network. Our goal is to entertain, educate, and give you a glimpse into the past.

Norman Vincent Peale was an American Protestant clergyman, and an author best known for popularizing the concept of positive thinking. He served as the pastor of Marble Collegiate Church, New York, from 1932 his retirement in 1984. Despite arguing at times against involvement of clergy in politics, he nevertheless had some controversial affiliations with politically active organizations in the late 1930s, and engaged with national political candidates and their campaigns, including a personal friendship with President Richard Nixon. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio. Let Golden State Media Concepts take you on a ride through the classic age of radio, with this compiled collection of episodes from a wide variety of old programs. ***PLEASE NOTE*** GSMC Podcast Network presents these shows as historical content and have brought them to you unedited. Remember that times have changed and some shows might not reflect the standards of today's politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Golden State Media Concepts or the GSMC Podcast Network. Our goal is to entertain, educate, and give you a glimpse into the past.

Norman Vincent Peale was an American Protestant clergyman, and an author best known for popularizing the concept of positive thinking. He served as the pastor of Marble Collegiate Church, New York, from 1932 his retirement in 1984. Despite arguing at times against involvement of clergy in politics, he nevertheless had some controversial affiliations with politically active organizations in the late 1930s, and engaged with national political candidates and their campaigns, including a personal friendship with President Richard Nixon. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio. Let Golden State Media Concepts take you on a ride through the classic age of radio, with this compiled collection of episodes from a wide variety of old programs. ***PLEASE NOTE*** GSMC Podcast Network presents these shows as historical content and have brought them to you unedited. Remember that times have changed and some shows might not reflect the standards of today's politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Golden State Media Concepts or the GSMC Podcast Network. Our goal is to entertain, educate, and give you a glimpse into the past.

Norman Vincent Peale was an American Protestant clergyman, and an author best known for popularizing the concept of positive thinking. He served as the pastor of Marble Collegiate Church, New York, from 1932 his retirement in 1984. Despite arguing at times against involvement of clergy in politics, he nevertheless had some controversial affiliations with politically active organizations in the late 1930s, and engaged with national political candidates and their campaigns, including a personal friendship with President Richard Nixon. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio. Let Golden State Media Concepts take you on a ride through the classic age of radio, with this compiled collection of episodes from a wide variety of old programs. ***PLEASE NOTE*** GSMC Podcast Network presents these shows as historical content and have brought them to you unedited. Remember that times have changed and some shows might not reflect the standards of today's politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Golden State Media Concepts or the GSMC Podcast Network. Our goal is to entertain, educate, and give you a glimpse into the past.

Norman Vincent Peale was an American Protestant clergyman, and an author best known for popularizing the concept of positive thinking. He served as the pastor of Marble Collegiate Church, New York, from 1932 his retirement in 1984. Despite arguing at times against involvement of clergy in politics, he nevertheless had some controversial affiliations with politically active organizations in the late 1930s, and engaged with national political candidates and their campaigns, including a personal friendship with President Richard Nixon. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio. Let Golden State Media Concepts take you on a ride through the classic age of radio, with this compiled collection of episodes from a wide variety of old programs. ***PLEASE NOTE*** GSMC Podcast Network presents these shows as historical content and have brought them to you unedited. Remember that times have changed and some shows might not reflect the standards of today's politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Golden State Media Concepts or the GSMC Podcast Network. Our goal is to entertain, educate, and give you a glimpse into the past.

Norman Vincent Peale was an American Protestant clergyman, and an author best known for popularizing the concept of positive thinking. He served as the pastor of Marble Collegiate Church, New York, from 1932 his retirement in 1984. Despite arguing at times against involvement of clergy in politics, he nevertheless had some controversial affiliations with politically active organizations in the late 1930s, and engaged with national political candidates and their campaigns, including a personal friendship with President Richard Nixon. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio. Let Golden State Media Concepts take you on a ride through the classic age of radio, with this compiled collection of episodes from a wide variety of old programs. ***PLEASE NOTE*** GSMC Podcast Network presents these shows as historical content and have brought them to you unedited. Remember that times have changed and some shows might not reflect the standards of today's politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Golden State Media Concepts or the GSMC Podcast Network. Our goal is to entertain, educate, and give you a glimpse into the past.

Norman Vincent Peale was an American Protestant clergyman, and an author best known for popularizing the concept of positive thinking. He served as the pastor of Marble Collegiate Church, New York, from 1932 his retirement in 1984. Despite arguing at times against involvement of clergy in politics, he nevertheless had some controversial affiliations with politically active organizations in the late 1930s, and engaged with national political candidates and their campaigns, including a personal friendship with President Richard Nixon. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio. Let Golden State Media Concepts take you on a ride through the classic age of radio, with this compiled collection of episodes from a wide variety of old programs. ***PLEASE NOTE*** GSMC Podcast Network presents these shows as historical content and have brought them to you unedited. Remember that times have changed and some shows might not reflect the standards of today's politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Golden State Media Concepts or the GSMC Podcast Network. Our goal is to entertain, educate, and give you a glimpse into the past.

Norman Vincent Peale was an American Protestant clergyman, and an author best known for popularizing the concept of positive thinking. He served as the pastor of Marble Collegiate Church, New York, from 1932 his retirement in 1984. Despite arguing at times against involvement of clergy in politics, he nevertheless had some controversial affiliations with politically active organizations in the late 1930s, and engaged with national political candidates and their campaigns, including a personal friendship with President Richard Nixon. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio. Let Golden State Media Concepts take you on a ride through the classic age of radio, with this compiled collection of episodes from a wide variety of old programs. ***PLEASE NOTE*** GSMC Podcast Network presents these shows as historical content and have brought them to you unedited. Remember that times have changed and some shows might not reflect the standards of today's politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Golden State Media Concepts or the GSMC Podcast Network. Our goal is to entertain, educate, and give you a glimpse into the past.

Norman Vincent Peale was an American Protestant clergyman, and an author best known for popularizing the concept of positive thinking. He served as the pastor of Marble Collegiate Church, New York, from 1932 his retirement in 1984. Despite arguing at times against involvement of clergy in politics, he nevertheless had some controversial affiliations with politically active organizations in the late 1930s, and engaged with national political candidates and their campaigns, including a personal friendship with President Richard Nixon. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio. Let Golden State Media Concepts take you on a ride through the classic age of radio, with this compiled collection of episodes from a wide variety of old programs. ***PLEASE NOTE*** GSMC Podcast Network presents these shows as historical content and have brought them to you unedited. Remember that times have changed and some shows might not reflect the standards of today's politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Golden State Media Concepts or the GSMC Podcast Network. Our goal is to entertain, educate, and give you a glimpse into the past.

Norman Vincent Peale was an American Protestant clergyman, and an author best known for popularizing the concept of positive thinking. He served as the pastor of Marble Collegiate Church, New York, from 1932 his retirement in 1984. Despite arguing at times against involvement of clergy in politics, he nevertheless had some controversial affiliations with politically active organizations in the late 1930s, and engaged with national political candidates and their campaigns, including a personal friendship with President Richard Nixon. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio. Let Golden State Media Concepts take you on a ride through the classic age of radio, with this compiled collection of episodes from a wide variety of old programs. ***PLEASE NOTE*** GSMC Podcast Network presents these shows as historical content and have brought them to you unedited. Remember that times have changed and some shows might not reflect the standards of today's politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Golden State Media Concepts or the GSMC Podcast Network. Our goal is to entertain, educate, and give you a glimpse into the past.

Norman Vincent Peale was an American Protestant clergyman, and an author best known for popularizing the concept of positive thinking. He served as the pastor of Marble Collegiate Church, New York, from 1932 his retirement in 1984. Despite arguing at times against involvement of clergy in politics, he nevertheless had some controversial affiliations with politically active organizations in the late 1930s, and engaged with national political candidates and their campaigns, including a personal friendship with President Richard Nixon. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio. Let Golden State Media Concepts take you on a ride through the classic age of radio, with this compiled collection of episodes from a wide variety of old programs. ***PLEASE NOTE*** GSMC Podcast Network presents these shows as historical content and have brought them to you unedited. Remember that times have changed and some shows might not reflect the standards of today's politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Golden State Media Concepts or the GSMC Podcast Network. Our goal is to entertain, educate, and give you a glimpse into the past.

Norman Vincent Peale was an American Protestant clergyman, and an author best known for popularizing the concept of positive thinking. He served as the pastor of Marble Collegiate Church, New York, from 1932 his retirement in 1984. Despite arguing at times against involvement of clergy in politics, he nevertheless had some controversial affiliations with politically active organizations in the late 1930s, and engaged with national political candidates and their campaigns, including a personal friendship with President Richard Nixon. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio. Let Golden State Media Concepts take you on a ride through the classic age of radio, with this compiled collection of episodes from a wide variety of old programs. ***PLEASE NOTE*** GSMC Podcast Network presents these shows as historical content and have brought them to you unedited. Remember that times have changed and some shows might not reflect the standards of today's politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Golden State Media Concepts or the GSMC Podcast Network. Our goal is to entertain, educate, and give you a glimpse into the past.

Norman Vincent Peale was an American Protestant clergyman, and an author best known for popularizing the concept of positive thinking. He served as the pastor of Marble Collegiate Church, New York, from 1932 his retirement in 1984. Despite arguing at times against involvement of clergy in politics, he nevertheless had some controversial affiliations with politically active organizations in the late 1930s, and engaged with national political candidates and their campaigns, including a personal friendship with President Richard Nixon. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio. Let Golden State Media Concepts take you on a ride through the classic age of radio, with this compiled collection of episodes from a wide variety of old programs. ***PLEASE NOTE*** GSMC Podcast Network presents these shows as historical content and have brought them to you unedited. Remember that times have changed and some shows might not reflect the standards of today's politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Golden State Media Concepts or the GSMC Podcast Network. Our goal is to entertain, educate, and give you a glimpse into the past.

Norman Vincent Peale was an American Protestant clergyman, and an author best known for popularizing the concept of positive thinking. He served as the pastor of Marble Collegiate Church, New York, from 1932 his retirement in 1984. Despite arguing at times against involvement of clergy in politics, he nevertheless had some controversial affiliations with politically active organizations in the late 1930s, and engaged with national political candidates and their campaigns, including a personal friendship with President Richard Nixon. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio. Let Golden State Media Concepts take you on a ride through the classic age of radio, with this compiled collection of episodes from a wide variety of old programs. ***PLEASE NOTE*** GSMC Podcast Network presents these shows as historical content and have brought them to you unedited. Remember that times have changed and some shows might not reflect the standards of today's politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Golden State Media Concepts or the GSMC Podcast Network. Our goal is to entertain, educate, and give you a glimpse into the past.

Norman Vincent Peale was an American Protestant clergyman, and an author best known for popularizing the concept of positive thinking. He served as the pastor of Marble Collegiate Church, New York, from 1932 his retirement in 1984. Despite arguing at times against involvement of clergy in politics, he nevertheless had some controversial affiliations with politically active organizations in the late 1930s, and engaged with national political candidates and their campaigns, including a personal friendship with President Richard Nixon. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio. Let Golden State Media Concepts take you on a ride through the classic age of radio, with this compiled collection of episodes from a wide variety of old programs. ***PLEASE NOTE*** GSMC Podcast Network presents these shows as historical content and have brought them to you unedited. Remember that times have changed and some shows might not reflect the standards of today's politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Golden State Media Concepts or the GSMC Podcast Network. Our goal is to entertain, educate, and give you a glimpse into the past.

Norman Vincent Peale was an American Protestant clergyman, and an author best known for popularizing the concept of positive thinking. He served as the pastor of Marble Collegiate Church, New York, from 1932 his retirement in 1984. Despite arguing at times against involvement of clergy in politics, he nevertheless had some controversial affiliations with politically active organizations in the late 1930s, and engaged with national political candidates and their campaigns, including a personal friendship with President Richard Nixon. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio. Let Golden State Media Concepts take you on a ride through the classic age of radio, with this compiled collection of episodes from a wide variety of old programs. ***PLEASE NOTE*** GSMC Podcast Network presents these shows as historical content and have brought them to you unedited. Remember that times have changed and some shows might not reflect the standards of today's politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Golden State Media Concepts or the GSMC Podcast Network. Our goal is to entertain, educate, and give you a glimpse into the past.

Norman Vincent Peale was an American Protestant clergyman, and an author best known for popularizing the concept of positive thinking. He served as the pastor of Marble Collegiate Church, New York, from 1932 his retirement in 1984. Despite arguing at times against involvement of clergy in politics, he nevertheless had some controversial affiliations with politically active organizations in the late 1930s, and engaged with national political candidates and their campaigns, including a personal friendship with President Richard Nixon. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio. Let Golden State Media Concepts take you on a ride through the classic age of radio, with this compiled collection of episodes from a wide variety of old programs. ***PLEASE NOTE*** GSMC Podcast Network presents these shows as historical content and have brought them to you unedited. Remember that times have changed and some shows might not reflect the standards of today's politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Golden State Media Concepts or the GSMC Podcast Network. Our goal is to entertain, educate, and give you a glimpse into the past.

Norman Vincent Peale was an American Protestant clergyman, and an author best known for popularizing the concept of positive thinking. He served as the pastor of Marble Collegiate Church, New York, from 1932 his retirement in 1984. Despite arguing at times against involvement of clergy in politics, he nevertheless had some controversial affiliations with politically active organizations in the late 1930s, and engaged with national political candidates and their campaigns, including a personal friendship with President Richard Nixon. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio. Let Golden State Media Concepts take you on a ride through the classic age of radio, with this compiled collection of episodes from a wide variety of old programs. ***PLEASE NOTE*** GSMC Podcast Network presents these shows as historical content and have brought them to you unedited. Remember that times have changed and some shows might not reflect the standards of today's politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Golden State Media Concepts or the GSMC Podcast Network. Our goal is to entertain, educate, and give you a glimpse into the past.

Norman Vincent Peale was an American Protestant clergyman, and an author best known for popularizing the concept of positive thinking. He served as the pastor of Marble Collegiate Church, New York, from 1932 his retirement in 1984. Despite arguing at times against involvement of clergy in politics, he nevertheless had some controversial affiliations with politically active organizations in the late 1930s, and engaged with national political candidates and their campaigns, including a personal friendship with President Richard Nixon. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio. Let Golden State Media Concepts take you on a ride through the classic age of radio, with this compiled collection of episodes from a wide variety of old programs. ***PLEASE NOTE*** GSMC Podcast Network presents these shows as historical content and have brought them to you unedited. Remember that times have changed and some shows might not reflect the standards of today's politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Golden State Media Concepts or the GSMC Podcast Network. Our goal is to entertain, educate, and give you a glimpse into the past.

Norman Vincent Peale was an American Protestant clergyman, and an author best known for popularizing the concept of positive thinking. He served as the pastor of Marble Collegiate Church, New York, from 1932 his retirement in 1984. Despite arguing at times against involvement of clergy in politics, he nevertheless had some controversial affiliations with politically active organizations in the late 1930s, and engaged with national political candidates and their campaigns, including a personal friendship with President Richard Nixon. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio. Let Golden State Media Concepts take you on a ride through the classic age of radio, with this compiled collection of episodes from a wide variety of old programs. ***PLEASE NOTE*** GSMC Podcast Network presents these shows as historical content and have brought them to you unedited. Remember that times have changed and some shows might not reflect the standards of today's politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Golden State Media Concepts or the GSMC Podcast Network. Our goal is to entertain, educate, and give you a glimpse into the past.

In this episode, hosts Layla and Rob talk with Rev. Liz Testa, coordinator for Women's Transformation and Leadership with the Reformed Church of America (RCA), who shares her own experiences building mutual partnerships between women and men. She gives practical insight into the struggles churches currently face and offers biblical advice for how women and men in church leadership can move forward together towards unity. Listen as she casts an inspiring vision for churches welcoming everyone to the table and celebrating the diversity of gifts that God has placed in a community.     Bio  REV. ELIZABETH (LIZ) TESTA, M.DIV is a pastor, ministry executive, community builder and sister in Christ, who is passionate about biblical hospitality, multi-cultural worship arts and encouraging others to embrace their God-given gifts and callings. Since 2014, she has served the Reformed Church in America (RCA) as the visionary leader for Women's Transformation and Leadership and Equity-Based Hospitality. Liz and her team encourage, equip, and empower women of all backgrounds and callings, and equip diverse faith communities to do the same and intentionally create healthy environments where mixed-gender ministry partnerships can flourish and thrive.      Prior to joining the RCA, Rev. Testa spent 12 years on staff at Marble Collegiate Church in NYC. Her first career was as a professional actress and spokesperson, and she delights at how God uses those experiences to enhance her calling in ministry. Rev. Testa holds a BFA in Drama from Syracuse University and an M.Div from Drew Theological School in Madison, NJ.  She is on the Board of Trustees of New Brunswick Theological Seminary and the South Orange/Maplewood Community Coalition on Race. Raised bi-culturally in New York and Spain, Liz loves travel, international cuisines and culture, and is a natural bridge builder across diverse contexts. Her family includes her husband of 25 years, Nick, a NYC high school teacher and daughters Sofia, a psychology student at University of London, Goldsmith's College and Juliette, a high school junior and softball player.      For more info, contact women@rca.org    Resources Mentioned in this Episode:  Building God's Church Together Bible Study: https://learn.faithward.org/courses/building-gods-church-together-bible-study    She is Called: Women of the Bible Study Series: https://www.faithward.org/women-of-the-bible-study-series/     Lavish Hope Podcast: https://www.faithward.org/lavish-hope-podcast/    Other Reading:  As you'll hear in the episode, Liz exhorts men to “do their work” on their gender brokenness and uncovering their unconscious biases. We'll recommend these resources:  Man Enough by Nate Pyle  Malestrom by Carolyn Custis James  Jesus and John Wayne by Kristin Kobes du Mez   

John Follis is the director of the documentary film Leaving God, but he is probably not as well known as his most famous creation – the legendary Marble Collegiate Church ad campaign. If you were ever on a subway in New York City in the first decade of the 2000s, there is almost no chance you are not familiar with his work. But he created that campaign while in the midst of his own tumultuous spiritual journey, one that would ultimately lead him away from religion and God entirely and toward a new project – looking at the rise of the so-called Nones (those who identify as having no religious affiliation) and the hidden struggle of those, like him, who have awoken to atheism, including former pastors and ministers. Leaving God addresses all of the above, and here Follis speaks to John about his life in and out of religion, that legendary ad campaign, and what compelled him to make a documentary. You can watch John's film here: https://vimeo.com/208442766

John Follis is the director of the documentary film Leaving God, but he is probably not as well known as his most famous creation – the legendary Marble Collegiate Church ad campaign. If you were ever on a subway in New York City in the first decade of the 2000s, there is almost no chance you are not familiar with his work. But he created that campaign while in the midst of his own tumultuous spiritual journey, one that would ultimately lead him away from religion and God entirely and toward a new project – looking at the rise of the so-called Nones (those who identify as having no religious affiliation) and the hidden struggle of those, like him, who have awoken to atheism, including former pastors and ministers. Leaving God addresses all of the above, and here Follis speaks to John about his life in and out of religion, that legendary ad campaign, and what compelled him to make a documentary. You can watch John's film here: https://vimeo.com/208442766

Millennials are setting another trend. They've earned a reputation for reshaping industries and institutions — shaking up the workplace, transforming dating culture, and rethinking parenthood. They've also had a dramatic impact on American religious life. Four in ten millennials now say they are religiously unaffiliated, according to the Pew Research Center. In fact, millennials (those between the ages of 23 and 38) are now almost as likely to say they have no religion as they are to identify as Christian. John Follis created an award-winning documentary "Leaving God" (2017) which blends an engaging personal story with the major cultural shift currently happening in America -- the shift away from religion and God. Winner of a Hollywood International Documentary Film award, the film also documents how, before leaving God, John "sold God" via the highly successful and press-worthy ad campaign his New York ad agency created for New York's Marble Collegiate Church. He joined me this week to tell me more. Watch The Film: https://topdocumentaryfilms.com/leaving-god/ LinkedIn: @JohnFollis John Follis, Leaving God, Religion, Society & Culture, Atheism, Humanism, Religion & Spirituality, Beliefs, Documentary, Kevin McShan, Lets Have This Conversation

Dutch monarchs take a sacred oath when taking the throne. William of Orange aligns with the Protestant Calvinists. The Netherlands achieves independence and the Dutch Reformed Church is born. The Dutch National Anthem alludes to William's faith. Christianity spreads to the Dutch East Indies. The Dutch Christianity and help shape Colonial America. Dutch Reformed pastors give positive encouragement in a post-war USA. Indo Catholics in Southern California find a new home for their faith and culture. References: "The Low Countries" by E. H. Kossmann, "Move Ahead With Possibility Thinking" by R.H. Schuller, "The Power of Positive Thinking" by N. V. Peale; "Legerchef Middendorp draagt rijkszwaard" from Metro, Marble Collegiate Church (marblechurch.org), Hour of Power w Bobby Schuller (hourofpower.org, sgp.church), Reformed Church in America (rca.org)

Chris Whittaker's musical language of classical, jazz, pop, and gospel music melds genres and brings people together. He started playing piano by ear and writing songs when he was around 6 years old which began a journey that eventually led him to study composition at the Peabody Institute the John Hopkins University, then on getting his masters in conducting at the University of Michigan. In 2015, he co-founded the Washington Heights Chamber Orchestra, a non-profit performing arts organization committed to engaging the community through free concerts and educational programming. In addition, he also serves as Music Director for Fort Washington Collegiate Church in Upper Manhattan and leads Marble Collegiate Church's Jazz Vespers service.  You can keep up with Chris' work at www.chriswhittakermusic.com.

Two years into Walloon Pierre Minuit's administration,  the Directors of the Dutch West India Company take that major leap of finally deciding that "yes" this territory was now worthy of more than just a few krankenbezoekers...that in fact this colony of about 300 souls (and counting) was now worthy of its own ordained minister...but in spite of this major development, the challenges of maintaining a start-up colony, halfway across the globe, while simultaneously trying to pillage and rid the Earth of all Spanish and Portuguese, was becoming an increasingly costly endeavor for the Dutch.  And by the time that chosen MINISTER finally sets foot on that rickety dock at Pearl Street -- all hell was just about ready to break loose on this wild and still very untamed ISLAND of Manhattan.Episode guests Dr. Wim Klooster of Clark University and Minister Elise Brown of the Marble Collegiate Church of New York.https://marblechurch.org/#ClarkUniversity #WimKlooster #RevEliseBrown#Manhattan #ISLAND #historyiscool #subscribe #sharethelove #geweldig #GrootDesseynhttps://www.audible.com/pd/The-Dutch-Moment-Audiobook/B07YZS621Mhttps://www.amazon.com/Revolutions-Atlantic-World-New-Comparative/dp/1479857173https://www2.clarku.edu/faculty/facultybio.cfm?id=457

Welcome Morons or rather followers of a moron.  I do have a real guest for this episode but I want to get to a couple of things first. First of all… this is the first episode since the passing of supreme supreme court justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg.  Relative to what there is to know about her, I don’t know much, but I do want to share with you two things about her and her passing that I found to be extraordinary, the first being President Trump’s initial reaction and response to her passing.  I’ve tried to share this with a couple of non Trump supporters and they immediately told me that not only did they not hear it, but that they had no desire to hear anything about Trump’s comments on someone with the integrity of Ruth Bader Ginsberg.  And I’ll bet all of you Libby McLiberson’s out there are all up in arms over Trump’s replacement being confirmed before the election and blah, blah blah… by the way Fox News, Yes Fox News has a story as of this recording and I’ll read you the headline:  “Majority of Americans think winner of presidential election should select Supreme Court nominee, poll finds” But now I’m already digressing… If you’re liberal or a democrat or any kind of a non-Trump supporter and have not heard his informal response, you should… and will because you’re about to hear it.  It was as he was leaving a rally and it might be a little difficult to hear because in the background and in all of it’s irony, you can mainly hear Elton John’s “Tiny Dancer” being played to the crowd that had assembled…. Did you hear that?  He almost sounded human!  There was a statement of reverence for the work of what has to be one of the greatest Americans and greatest supreme court justices in history.  You don’t have to like Trump and you can go on hating him, but if you are not willing to acknowledge that moment of even slight humility, then you are part of the problem.  I’ll say this many times from now on, but if you are not willing to sit and listen to someone who disagrees with you… and not tell them they’re wrong or convince them you’re right… if you can’t just sit, set your bullshit and your agenda down for a few minutes and listen… then how can you expect someone else to listen to you?  In that regard, you are part of the problem. Which leads me to the second profound and extraordinary aspect of Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s life was that her best pal on the supreme court, was someone on the opposite end of the spectrum politically and opposed to views of the law.  A person I found arrogant and pompous and that was Justice Antonin Scolea.  But there they were good friends.  Ginsberg spoke at his funeral… Why can’t we see some of that… any of that in the legislative branch of our government?  And if it does exist, why don’t we see it?  If it does exist, for the sake of argument, we don’t see or hear about it because negative news SELLS.  It attracts eyeballs and ears and that means more advertising dollars for the bogus news sources from CNN to Fox and that takes us to our guest and more on the Netflix documentary “The Social Dilemma”... God DAMMIT what a brilliant segue! My guest is a professional computer geek and I would go so far as to say he is like a supreme court justice of computers.  His name is Paul Congdon… actually Dr. Paul Congdon because he has his doctorate in some form of computerology from one of the esteemed Universities of California where he was also a professor.  He worked for Hewlette Packard for many, many years both in the united states and abroad.  How do I know someone so intelligent?  I went to high school with him of course.   I get his take on The Social Dilemma along with a few short clips from the documentary and some other stuff… it’s Commentary from computer nerds about other Computer Nerds on Netflix on… The Modern Moron... CLOSE - Dr. Congdon had a great point that I want to reiterate and that was “The tools Social Media and News Media companies are using to target you can also be used to vet out the story lines of the news you read.”  Do you want that?  You should.  Do you want to know that CNN is tainting their headlines with inflammatory jargon?  Do  you want to know that Fox is doing the same thing.  Or are you fine strapping on the news feedbag and living in the “Willful Ignorance” that we are stuck in? Also, from a regular segment we’re starting called “Trumperceptions”, which is a way to learn to accept this person by understanding a little about this Magnificent Moron and what makes him tick, or have ticks if you wish. This is from Gwenda Blair, Author of the book “The Trumps: Three Generations of Builders and a President”.  She is also a lecturer at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.  In her book she draws an extremely interesting connection between Donald Trump and author-slash-minister Norman Vincent Peale.  Does that name sound familiar?  If you’re over 55 it should as he wrote one of the most famous self-help books of all time, before there was even the term self-help books.  Remember “The Power of Positive Thinking”?  Yeah, he wrote that book in 1952 and he was also a minister for 52 years at The Marble Collegiate Church in Manhattan, one of the oldest protestant churches in America dating back to 1628.  Guess where the Trump family attended church?  That’s right... at the home of the Power of Positive thinking.  Trump was married there on his first wedding and both of his parent’s funerals were at that church.  Here is  Author Gwenda Blair on this subject courtesy of Business Insider magazine… (clip) Knowing this isn’t supposed to make you like Trump, but it should help you understand why he behaves the way he behaves and that should hopefully calm you down a bit over this whole nonsense.  If it doesn’t, maybe YOU have some work to do as opposed to everyone else? Finally, the first presidential debate was this week and I had the incredible good fortune to NOT watch it.  I will say this, the debate and every presidential debate for the last 20 years could have easily been reigned in by using the correct types of microphones and simply turning them off when either idiot reaches their time limit.  There is a clock counting down the seconds they have left and if they go over American can watch them move their mouth and say nothing, which is probably what they were doing for the first two minutes they were trying to speak. So why don’t we do that?  So simple, such common sense.  So why don’t we do that?  Because the news industry wants you to hear Trump tell Grandpa Joe he’s a senile old man.  The News Corporations want you to hear Biden tell Trump to shut up.  That makes for more eyes and ears for longer periods of time on their Network, their Newspaper, their website or their app… and that means you’re looking at their advertisements just like Dr. Congdon was saying as well as the other industry experts on The Social Dilemma Documentary.  It is a dilemma and we really need to educate ourselves.  Thank you again to my guest, watch that goddamn documentary, click subscribe, and like and all that b.s. so I can get an advertiser and sell out like everyone else.  Majority of Americans think winner of presidential election should select Supreme Court nominee, poll finds - Fox News The Trumps' family church explains everything you need to know about Donald - Business Insider | YouTube  The power of Trump's positive thinking – POLITICO    

This week, Lisa and Misty review The international bestseller The Power of Positive Thinking by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale. According to the author's page on Amazon.com, Norman Vincent Peale was born in the Ohio hamlet of Bowersville on May 31, 1898, and was the son of a physician turned Methodist minister. He grew up to become the author of 46 books, including the inspirational best seller of all time, The Power of Positive Thinking. He was also a motivational speaker; the co-publisher of the world's leading inspirational magazine, Guideposts; and for 52 years, the beloved pastor of Marble Collegiate Church in New York City. In 1984 Peale was awarded the Presidential medal of Freedom by Ronald Reagan. Dr. Peale died at his home in Pawling on Christmas Eve, 1993. Buckle in for this one, because we cover the main ideas in every chapter of this Power of Positive Thinking Book Review. If you'd like to learn more about the author or buy his books, you can do so here.  And here's the Politico article Misty cites about How Norman Vincent Peale taught Donald Trump to Worship Himself. And don't forget to rate, subscribe, and review Go Help Yourself!

Featured talk with Dr. Michael Bos, Senior Minister at Marble Collegiate Church and author of A Church Beyond Belief and Fragmented Lives: Finding Faith in an Age of Uncertainty. Enjoy.

Geometry and the projection of light have always been key components of Debora Coombs’ artwork. In 2013 she began exploring mathematical projections as a way to understand shifts between dimensions of space. Working from Penrose tiling (a two-dimensional shadowof a five-dimensional lattice), 3D sculptures in glass and paper were built using her classic design skills to explore various aspects of mathematics. A number of high-profile residencies have allowed Coombs to explore these new concepts. In the spring of 2016, she did a month-long collaborative residency with computer scientist Duane Bailey, and in October, a 2-week residency at Assets for Artists: The Studiosat MASS MoCAat the Massachusetts Museum for Contemporary Art, North Adams, Massachusetts. In 2017, a 3-week residency at Carroll College, Helena, Montana, allowed the artist to focus on the theological symbolism of geometry, which resulted in a commission for 85 square feet of hand painted geometric stained glass windows for All Saints, the new chapel on campus. That same year, Coombs spent a month at Jentel Artist Residencyin Banner, Wyoming, making a series of math-based drawings that led to the discovery of a new geometric figure. In February 2018, Coombs was invited by artist Lauren Bon of the Metabolic Studiosin Los Angeles, California, to spend two weeks collaborating and contributing to a landscape project for redirecting LA’s river water for the irrigation of city parks. In April, she presented this and other recent work at the 13th Biennial Gathering for Gardnerin Atlanta, Georgia, an international conference for mathematicians and artists. Then in May 2018, longtime New Yorker staff-writer Lawrence Weschler invited Coombs to speak at the Tamarind Institutein Albuquerque, New Mexico, as part of his Wonder Cabinet, a gathering of artists who work in close association with scientists. Coombs’ award-winning stained glass has been exhibited, commissioned and collected internationally for over 30 years. A Fellow of the British Society of Master Glass Painters, the artist studied stained glass at Edinburgh College of Art, Scotland; University of Wales, Swansea; and received her Master’s degree from the Royal College of Art in London, England, 1985. An experienced educator, Coombs directed the glass department at Chelsea College of Art in London from 1994 to 1996. She has lectured and taught stained glass for professional associations and colleges including Pilchuck Glass School, Stained Glass Association of America, American Glass Guild, and the British Society of Master Glass Painters. Her religious commissions include two 25-foot-tall figurative windows for Marble Collegiate Church in Manhattan, 20 stained glass windows for St. Mary’s Cathedral in Portland, Oregon, and 4 windows for St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Nashville, Tennessee.   Rare in the stained glass world, Coombs has successfully extended her devotion to content and story-telling to her non-commissioned work. Her piece, “Ornithologist,” from her 2009 Menfolk series, was included in New Glass Review 31, The Corning Museum of Glass publication dedicated to presenting cutting edge works of glass art. Her solo exhibition titled Menfolk, opened at the Jeanetta Cochrane Theater Gallery in London, England, before traveling to the Stained Glass Museum at Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire, England, in the spring of 2010. That same year, Coombs completed a collaborative work with artist Michael Oatman as part of his mixed-media installation “All Utopias Fell,” which remains permanently on exhibit at MASS MoCA. In June 2018 Coombs ran a hands-on pilot project for children and community members at the J Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, and contributed to a panel discussion chaired by Margaret Wertheim from the Institute For Figuring about the connections between art and mathematics. The focus of this one-day conference was STEM to STEAM; practical ways to bring the A for Art into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) programs in education. In November 2018, Coombs completed two stained glass windows with geometric themes for Carroll College, Helena, Montana. Work continues on three more windows, scheduled for completion in February 2021. The artist’s sculptures are currently on exhibition at the Schow Science Library in Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts.    

Special guest co-host comedian Courtney Fearrington joins Shonali as they celebrate the taping of Ep. 69 with special guests comedian Rufat Agayev, musician Deah Harriott and atmospheric scientist Campbell Watson.   Courtney and Shonali start it all out on a serious note discussing  Nashville, the bachelor and bachelorette party capital of the country. We put our guest atmospheric scientist & surfer Campbell Watson on the spot and asked him to tell it to us straight. Are we going to die tomorrow? Campbell is from Australia and we can't figure out is he saying algae or alga blooms? We did learn about the good things that humans have done in fighting climate change. Make sure to find Cambpell's artistic and performative work either on stage or online and stop using plastic bags at the grocery.  Our second guest is comedian Rufat Agayev, who moved to NYC 8 years ago by way of Florida where he went to college and "trickled down to sociology" as a major.  There he started to perform as a rapper opening up for big names such as Wiz Khalifa and Dead Prez.  Rufat is part Azerbaijani and part Armenian. Rufat talks about loving comedy as a craft, including his early years in comedy getting his "ass kicked" doing open mics.  Go see Rufat's show Hell Fucking Yeah at Lucky 13 Saloon. Our Get It Off Your Chest audience performer is John Uhlenhake. He's a loyal supporter of WDEK.  Shonali talks about germaphobes making it germier for the rest of us.  John alarms us with what he sees people doing while riding their bikes.  Courtney talks walking protocol in NYC.  Get it together walkers! Our last guest is a singer, pianist and music teacher Deah Harriott . If that's not enough Deah is also the Minister of Music at Bethany Baptist Church, (Rev. Al Sharpton's church) and Music Director at Marble Collegiate Church.  Deah can't get over Shonali's husband's name "Jasper Patch."  Shonali goes on and on about Deah's impressive family BUT she's the one who was called a child prodigy at age 2.  Deah is proud to come from Lincoln, Nebraska.  Who knew?  All of our guest members want to go to Deah's church with her.  Deah blows us away with her renditions of Time After time by Cyndi Lauper and Still I Rise by Yalonda Adams.   Thank you all!  See you at our next live show May 28th at Red Room.  Make sure you go to Courtney's live show Som Like It Hot Saturday afternoon June 1st at Caveat where he pairs up wines with his favorite comedians.  

This week we talk about the cultural background in which Christianity developed, How God chose Trump, a House committee's oath, Catholic sex abuse, YouTube taking conspiracies seriously, and an Iranian dog walking ban. Email us at contact@atheistnomads.com or leave us a voice message at (541) 203-0666 or atheistnomads.com/speakpipeSupport the show at atheistnomads.com/donateSubscribe at atheistnomads.com/subscribe Announcements New Patron rewards are liveEpisode 300 April 21 Dustin' off the Degree - Christianity's cultural background Essenes - Jewish sect 2nd century BCE - 1st century CE PovertyImmersion baptism dailyAsceticismPriestly celibacy Pharisees vs Sadducees Pharisees opposed hellenization, Sadducees were in favor of itPharisees emphasised Mosaic laws, Sadducees emphasised Temple ritesPharisees Torah, prophets, writings, and resurrection of the dead, Sadducees only accepted the Torah Mithraism Sun godWorshiped on SundayDied on the winter solstice, resurrected/reborn on December 25Popular among Roman soldiers Hellenism Platonic philosophyNeopythagorean influenceStoicismHellenized JewsSupra rational god accessible only through ecstasy Roman emperor worship Funeral Societies News Sarah Sanders claims that God wanted Trump to be president Trump never went to church according to his former pastor Trump went to Twitter to support Bible literacy legislation because it's a sign that states are going back to a when public schools lead Bible studies, except this past is a fantasy. Yes there were Bible readings in some schools until the Supreme Court put a stop to that, but that is a far cry from Bible studies. Anyway, David Lewicki was Trump's pastor for 5 years at the Marble Collegiate Church, a church that Trump likes to talk about, but the pastor finds Trump's love of Bible study odd considering he never attended a Bible study at the church or even a church service. The House committee that proposed removing God from their oath have backtracked Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee proposed removing “so help you god” from the committee's oath. They have now backtracked because they're afraid that this would be “hurtful and harmful”. The proposal had Representative Liz Cheney of Wyoming and daughter of Dick Cheney saying “They really have become the party of Karl Marx. It is incredible, but not surprising, that the Democrats would try to remove God from committee proceedings in one of their first acts in the majority.” Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council, which has been identified as a hate group, said “Although the House committee has reversed course, I believe it's important that Speaker Pelosi be put on notice that as Americans, we want and need the presence of God in our government.” Indian nuns getting split up over support of victim who accused bishop of rape We have two separate cases of priestly sexual misconduct that does not involve either children or drug fueled gay orgies. First we have a group of Indian nuns who are getting split up and transferred to other parts of India in retaliation for supporting a fellow nun who accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal of raping her 13 times. The nuns have asked the government for help and the bishop is currently on bail awaiting trial. High ranking priest in charge of disciplining priests resigns over sex abuse Next we have Hermann Geissler the now former chief of staff for the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith, the very body that is responsible for punishing priests. He's been accused by a former nun making her kneel in front of him for hours while we would try to get sex out of her, then he would hold her and kiss her until she ran away. When she reported this to a superior, the response was “You know, I knew Father has a certain weakness for women, so we kind of have to put up with this.” In response to the allegation gaining the credibility of his accuser ...

Rev. Hanlin currently serves as an associate minister at Marble Collegiate Church in New York. We dive into a lovely discussion about self-care for pastors and the importance of talking about mental health in the church.

I enjoyed this wonderful conversation as we explored the following profound and often perplexing questions: Why forgive? How does psychology define forgiveness and how do Judaism, Christianity and Islam see forgiveness? Does forgiving mean we are pardoning bad behavior? Do you need the offender to participate if you want to forgive? What steps can we take to forgive and how do we do it? Guests for this episode bring the perspectives of Judaism, Islam and Christianity to the topic. Rabbi Mendel Dubov serves as faculty at the Rabbinical College of America in Morristown, NJ, USA and as Director of Chabad in Sussex County, NJ. Saifulla Chaudahry serves as Propagation Secretary for Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of North Jersey. Pastor Michael Bos, Ph.D. serves as the Senior Minister of Marble Collegiate Church of New York City and is the President of the Collegiate Churches of New York. Dr. Bos established the first interfaith religious diplomacy center on the Arabian Peninsula, and received the U.S. Ambassador’s Award for Community Service. Psychology studies have found that when people forgive it decreases anxiety, depression and obsessive thinking about the offender. Multiple studies have also found that forgiveness improves mood, psychological health and the quality of one’s relationships overall. To read & explore further about forgiveness , may I suggest starting with a search of psychology studies by Robert Enright and Richard Fitzgibbons. I hope you will enjoy and learn from this very special episode! If you have enjoyed Psychology America with Dr. Alexandra, there are a few ways that you can show your support: 1) visit iTunes and leave us a 5-Star rating, 2) order a book from PsychologyAmerica.com where there is a selection of books I’ve personally chosen (your order will go seamlessly through to Amazon.com) or 3) press subscribe to continue to receive new episodes. Would you like to teach your child nine and under about how to have an optimistic outlook even when things go wrong? Consider purchasing my book entitled: “There’s Always Hope: a Story About Overcoming.” It can be found on The PsychologyAmerica.com website or at Amazon.com. The beautiful illustrations were painted by Philadelphia resident, Briana Giasullo, and the book also imparts empathy for the disabled.

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How did Trump manage to become president of the United States? There's no simple answer. It involves fear, racism, nationalism, populism, hatred, dirty tricks, manipulation, and more. But the one thing I never suspected was that occult beliefs and practices played a part in Trump's surprising victory. In Gary Lachman's new book, Dark Star Rising: Magick and Power in the Age of Trump, I learned that occult and esoteric thinking permeates the alt-right, Putin's inner circle, and even Trump himself. Before I read Dark Star Rising, I had no idea that Trump was a devoted follower of the New Thought movement, which has it roots in 19th century mysticism. Trump's family attended Marble Collegiate Church in New York, which was ministered by a pro-Christian nationalist named Norman Vincent Peale, who promulgated a doctrine of "positive thinking" -- the idea that you can use your mind to cure yourself of disease, get rich, or even become president ("Change your thoughts and you can change the world"). I also didn't know that the alt-right bases much of its ideology on an Italian philosopher and mystic born in 1889 named Julius Evola, who thought the problem with Mussolini was that he wasn't a big enough fascist. And then there's Aleksandr Dugin, a very influential Russian fascist philosopher who is a kind of Rasputin figure for Putin and who pushes the idea that the only way to return Russia to greatness is by wiping liberal democracy off the face of the earth. Dugin is relatively unknown in the West, except among members of the alt-right and the dark enlightenment, who would love to install the kind of fascist regime Dugin is advocating in their own countries. Dark Star Rising introduced me to all of these phenomena, along with many other related concepts, such as using Pepe memes as a form of chaos magick - a postmodern magical practice that stresses achieving desired outcomes through applied experimentation as opposed to rituals and symbols of traditional mystic practices. Lachman is an erudite scholar of occult history, and he combines his encyclopedic knowledge of esotericism with his ability to clearly explain complex ideas to good use in Dark Star Rising. He wisely avoids ascribing any kind of paranormal efficacy to occult practices, and instead presents what can, and often does, happen when zealous people apply occult-influenced ideologies to the real world.

How did Trump manage to become president of the United States? There's no simple answer. It involves fear, racism, nationalism, populism, hatred, dirty tricks, manipulation, and more. But the one thing I never suspected was that occult beliefs and practices played a part in Trump's surprising victory. In Gary Lachman's new book, Dark Star Rising: Magick and Power in the Age of Trump, I learned that occult and esoteric thinking permeates the alt-right, Putin's inner circle, and even Trump himself. Before I read Dark Star Rising, I had no idea that Trump was a devoted follower of the New Thought movement, which has it roots in 19th century mysticism. Trump's family attended Marble Collegiate Church in New York, which was ministered by a pro-Christian nationalist named Norman Vincent Peale, who promulgated a doctrine of "positive thinking" -- the idea that you can use your mind to cure yourself of disease, get rich, or even become president ("Change your thoughts and you can change the world"). I also didn't know that the alt-right bases much of its ideology on an Italian philosopher and mystic born in 1889 named Julius Evola, who thought the problem with Mussolini was that he wasn't a big enough fascist. And then there's Aleksandr Dugin, a very influential Russian fascist philosopher who is a kind of Rasputin figure for Putin and who pushes the idea that the only way to return Russia to greatness is by wiping liberal democracy off the face of the earth. Dugin is relatively unknown in the West, except among members of the alt-right and the dark enlightenment, who would love to install the kind of fascist regime Dugin is advocating in their own countries. Dark Star Rising introduced me to all of these phenomena, along with many other related concepts, such as using Pepe memes as a form of chaos magick - a postmodern magical practice that stresses achieving desired outcomes through applied experimentation as opposed to rituals and symbols of traditional mystic practices. –– ADVERTISEMENT –– Lachman is an erudite scholar of occult history, and he combines his encyclopedic knowledge of esotericism with his ability to clearly explain complex ideas to good use in Dark Star Rising. He wisely avoids ascribing any kind of paranormal efficacy to occult practices, and instead presents what can, and often does, happen when zealous people apply occult-influenced ideologies to the real world.

In this episode, Doug and Dr. Michael Brown discuss: God in 2018 Getting to the meat of the message The interpretation of it all Finding what's right Key Takeaways: If we just try to say "what are the facts", the point of the Bible is missed Too many people dismiss the Bible because "the story doesn't make sense" Can we learn how to treat one another in ways consistent with what we all claim to believe in? If we all were to practice the daily discipline of really loving, the world would be changed "God doesn't change. Our understanding of what that means changes, and our understanding of how we relate to one another as people of faith changes." - Dr. Michael Brown Bio: Ten years Senior Minister, Marble Collegiate Church, NYC - church previously served by Norman Vincent Peale. In addition, have taught at High Point and Wake Forest Universities and currently am adjunct faculty at New Brunswick Theological Seminary (Rutgers). Author of six books, with two more coming out in 2018. Has had six network specials (ABC, NBC, and PBS) with another on ABC in 2018.   Connect with Dr. Michael Brown:   Twitter: @drmichaelbbrown Website: www.drmichaelbbrown.com   Reach The Nice Guys Here: Doug- @DJDoug Strickland- @NiceGuyonBiz   Nice Guys Sponsor: Interview Valet is the  best podcast booking service. They are the leader in Podcast Interview Marketing to help you easily turn listeners into leads.   Nice Guys Links Support the podcast at www.Patreon.com/NiceGuys   Subscribe to the Podcast   Niceguysonbusiness.com   TurnkeyPodcast.com - You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. Podcast Production, Concept to Launch   Book Doug and/or Strick as a speaker at your upcoming event.   Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Doug's Business Building Bootcamp (10 Module Course)   Survey: Take our short survey so The Nice Guys know what you like.     Partner Links: Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast.   Interview Valet:  Get interviewed on top podcasts and share your message.   Acuity Scheduling: Stop wasting time going back and forth scheduling appointments   Social Quant - Boost your Twitter following the right way. Targeted reach     Promise Statement: To provide an experience that is entertaining and adds value to your life.   Don't underestimate the Power of Nice.

Marianne Williamson is an internationally acclaimed spiritual teacher, activist and multi-time New York Times Best Selling author.She's been teaching about A Course in Miracles for three decades, founded LA meals-on-wheels program for homebound people with AIDS, Project Angel Food in 1989, and serves on the Board of Directors of RESULTS, an organization on a mission to end hunger and poverty.Marianne Williamson also speaks every Tuesday evening in New York City, at the Marble Collegiate Church live and via live-stream. Her upcoming event, SISTER GIANT, held in Washington DC on Feb. 2-4, 2017, will bring together a diverse gathering of thinkers, from politics to faith to philosophy and activism, in a quest to incubate ideas and build a conversation around a more enlightened path for society.In today's episode, we dive into Marianne's personal journey, exploring everything from growing up in Houston to the relationship between fear and love, compassion, activism, politics and spirituality and her current quest to inspire people to rise up, participate and be intentional about the societal and political path we are all on.In her words..."We are not here to ignore the illusion, we are here to transform the illusion." [Click to tweet]Be sure to subscribe to our weekly Good Life Updates and listen on iTunes to make sure you never miss an episode!

Guardian Angels are real and we each have one dedicated to us - ALWAYS with us.  Lorna Byrne is an international number 1 bestselling author (her last two books have gone straight in at #1 on the UK Sunday Times Chart) with more than a million readers around the world. Her books, Angels in my Hair, Stairways to Heaven, A Message of Hope from the Angels and Love from Heaven have been translated into 30 languages. (Find her books on Amazon at: http://amzn.to/2iqrQ64 ) Lorna has been seeing angels since she was a baby. Very unusually, she sees angels physically with as much clarity as the rest of us see people and she sees them every day. This diminutive, soft-spoken, uneducated Irish woman who did not talk about what she was seeing until seven years ago, says she has no idea why she can see angels when others can't, adding that she is just an ordinary person. She has been featured extensively in worldwide television, radio and print media including CNN, NBC Today, BBC, and many others. Lorna's work has included many sold-out worldwide events. Some of messages Lorna shares with the world are that: Every person has a soul. Every person has a guardian angel. God is real. It doesn't matter what you believe or even if you believe in nothing. There is always hope. Prayer is powerful. Please visit Lorna's website at: http://lornabyrne.com/ Lorna will be in New York - February 23, 2017 at 7pm Marble Collegiate Church, 5th Avenue and 29th Street, NY http://bit.ly/2hhS5LS Lorna will be in Boston - February 25, 2017 at 10am Unity Boston, 70 Colchester Street, Brookline, MA 02446 http://bit.ly/2hzuyck Find her other upcoming events at: http://lornabyrne.com/event-directory/ For more great WE DON'T DIE radio show episodes please visit http://wedontdieradio.com/ Remember to JOIN THE INSIDER'S CLUB https://goo.gl/A570pr to receive a free read of We Don't Die - A Skeptic's Discovery of Life After Death (also available at: http://amzn.to/2fCQPqs ) and the healing audio “How to Survive Grief” Thank you for listening! -Sandra

Does religion have a place in business? Jeffrey examines this controversial topic with Dr. Michael Brown, the Senior Minister of Marble Collegiate Church in New York City. Dr. Brown joins Jeffrey to discuss how the modern Protestant church has evolved, the Power of Positive thinking, and business lessons from the church. Lessons Learned: o It’s always good to be grounded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Asked about his present and previous congregations, Dr. Michael B. Brown, sixth Senior Minister of Marble Collegiate Church, suggested that while some things never change, the difference may be that when you preach in New York, everyone is listening.

Our mid-week service blends traditional and contemporary worship styles, creating a mixture that is informal and reverent, often humorous, and always Spirit-filled. Contemporary music led by a praise vocal ensemble and band. All are welcome! We meet in the Marble Loft (274 Fifth Avenue), next door to the church. Tonight's sermon, "Listening for God", is by Rev. Sam Clover. Ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Reformed Church in America in April 2014, Sam joined the staff of The Reformed Church of Bronxville the previous year after graduating from Union Theological Seminary (M.Div.). His call to ministry came after working for more than 10 years as an arts and culture journalist at a number of small magazines and newspapers in NYC. A graduate of Lafayette College (B.A., English and History), Sam also holds an MFA in creative nonfiction writing from The New School, and earned a diploma in spiritual direction from San Francisco Theological Seminary. An avid singer (and sometime trombonist), Sam has sung with a variety of choirs, including Marble Collegiate Church’s Festival of Voices and gospel choirs, which performed at Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, Town Hall, Newark’s Prudential Center and Harlem’s Apollo Theater, among other venues. At RCB, Sam oversees all communications initiatives, from the website to the Messenger newsletter, along with organizing The Gathering and participating in morning services.

Life Changing Insights with Dr. Alan Simberg with guest Wendy Dolber and Ronna Prince Wendy Dolber is the founder of Dialogues in Self Discovery LLC and Director of The Center.   Ms. Dolber designs, participates in and oversees all Center programs and is a voting member of the Center's Teacher Registry Approval Committee.  Wendy has been an Option Method teacher for almost forty years and has conducted workshops and lectures on The Option Method, most recently at Marble Collegiate Church, Center for Conscience Living, Clear Mountain Zen Center, among others.   Wendy met Bruce Di Marsico in 1971 at a New York City training institute for group therapy techniques. After completing her studies and receiving a Group Leader certificate, she went on to study with Bruce. Ronna Prince is the writer and producer of Sacred Journey of the Heart, a film about the science and spirit of our connection. She is also an intuitive counselor and coach, a guide to sacred sites around the world and a songwriter. Ronna created a step-by-step personal growth process that she trademarked as Modern Mastery™. She guides clients through the process of transition and creating a new reality that aligns with each person's unique talents and dreams.

- 350 West 26th St.--- Chelsea District of Manhattan NY .. 'a destitute field' -1850s---- 1854- Mr. R. G. Pardee is burdened to start a Sunday School mission work in this area.--- NYTimes- 'How many inducements were held out to seduce the young to sin and misery. There were low dance-houses, gambling dens, drinking saloons, and palaces of infamy in their midst, whose emissaries were to be found on almost every street corner.'--- 1852- Commences as an outreach of Marble Collegiate Church.--- 1855- Manor Chapel Mission officially founded.--- 1857- Jeremiah Lanphier and the NYC Revival -North Dutch Church-.--- 1859- Ulster -Northern Ireland- Revival.--- 1866- Mission becomes arm of South Reformed Church.--- 1874- Current Church Constructed.--- 1931- Diamond Jubilee Celebrated.--- Drawing on its Dutch roots, the church had its new building designed in a Flemish Revival style with S scrolls and curved-stepped gables.--- NYTimes- 'The dedication of a handsome chapel to the worship of God will be hailed with gratitude by all interested in the progress of evangelization.'--- By 1880 there were 1000 pupils at the school-mission.--- The school subsisted on contributions from individuals and various religious institutions- however it was generally agreed among the officials not to ally the school with any single church.--- 1944- Separated from the Reformed Church in America -RCA-.--- 1961- Ten enormous apartment buildings are built -Garment Workers-. Suddenly the little Flemish building, now known as the Manor Community Church, sat essentially alone in a much-changed setting.--- Manor Community Church continues to survive, its charming and picturesque structure mostly over