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Don't Quill the Messenger: Shakespeare Authorship ExploredShakespeare's Imaginary ConstitutionSteven welcomes Professor Paul Raffield from the School of Law at the University of Warwick to discuss his book, "Shakespeare's Imaginary Constitution." Raffield is an accomplished actor and law professor with great insight into the works of Shakespeare and their ability to capture the legal and political aspects of their time. Support the show by picking up official Don't Quill the Messenger merchandise at www.dontquillthepodcast.com and becoming a Patron at http://www.patreon.com/dontquillthemessenger Made possible by Patrons: Brent Evans & Patty Henson, Clare Jaget, Daniel Cowan, David Neufer, Deduce, Earl Showerman, Edward Henk...2025-05-021h 48
Grilling JREpisode 220: The Best of Studio Sessions with Jim Ross 4UPDATE: JR is still healing up and taking some much needed time away, so we're going to continue to enjoy these blasts from the past. We hope to have JR back very soon. We're back in the WSB studios with JR circa 1992/93. This week's look back at Studio Sessions brings us legendary guest such as Lance Russel, Paul E. Dangerously, Bobby Heenan and a whole more surprises! First, JR is joined by Lance Russel to discuss the WCW Hotline and all the happenings behind the scenes of World Championship Wrestling. Then he catches up with...2023-06-291h 31
SageTalkEpisode 20: Suffering: Redemption Through PainWhen we are going through suffering, there are things God is redeeming within us that have an eternal purpose. Seeing the power of God work through our lives has a personal redemptive impact, but it can also be a testimony that advances the kingdom, and it serves to glorify God by manifesting His essence. II Corinthians 4:172020-02-1829 minSageTalkEpisode 19: Suffering: Does it Come with Instructions?When we suffer, we need to know God is aware of our pain and He even feels our pain. God wants us to not isolate ourselves in our suffering, but to share our pain with others who love and care about us. So, we suffer with Jesus, we suffer with others, and, we suffer with hope…hope that death has no victory and we have the promise of eternal life. It’s important, too, to realize one of our most vulnerable times spiritually is when we are suffering: doubts, lies, and misgivings often flow. Heb...2020-02-1129 minSageTalkEpisode 18: Worship: We Become Like What We BeholdWorship at the heart level brings us into the presence of God. And when we are in His presence, we discover a fullness of joy, where we can truly get to know Him. Values begin to shift and our loves and affections begin to change—this is what true worship accomplishes. Psalm 22:32020-02-0426 minSageTalkEpisode 17: Confession Opens the Door to TransformationWhen we confess our sin to God, we not only agree with God that something is wrong, but we agree with Him in the hope and power of forgiveness. It’s in this heart of confession that we are made ready for transformation. In the book of James we are exhorted to confess our sins to one another, choosing wise and godly brothers and sisters to help us face our sins and move beyond.1 John 1:9 James 5:16 2020-01-2830 minSageTalkEpisode 16: Jesus, Prince of PeaceOne of the healthy longings in a human being is to know inner peace. And one of the descriptions of Jesus is The Prince of Peace. But to KNOW the peace of God, we need to BE at peace with God and others. Being at peace with God and others is key to experiencing Jesus as the PERSON of peace. In today's episode of SageTalk, Al and Paul engage in a discussion on what of the most life-giving gifts Jesus offers to people from all walks of life, the gift of peace. Isaiah 9:6 Romans...2020-01-2127 minSageTalkEpisode 15: Jesus, EmmanuelWords matter because words have meaning. When the "Word became flesh and dwelt among us," we can take time to remember that the Son of God has many names. Jesus. Messiah. Alpha and Omega. One of the names we often think about is the name, Emmanuel, which means, "God with us." What might God be telling us in this name? It's like God is saying, “I want to be with you.” Isn't it true we spend time with people we love? We were also created for love-relationship with God. Today, Al and Paul return to the metaphor...2020-01-1426 minSageTalkEpisode 14: Al's Story: A Mother's PrayerThis is the deeply personal story of Al Henson’s life and ministry, from a mother’s prayer of dedication after hearing Billy Graham, to a young man yielding to God’s call, to a father walking the aisle and saying, “Son, I want to come back to Jesus.” This is the story of the beginning of Al’s 45 years in ministry.2020-01-0726 minSageTalkEpisode 13: Living a Life of SignificanceToday's episode deals with the classic contrast between success and significance. While many pursue worldly success in order to feel significant, we consider how significance is rooted in valuing what God values most, people. While Christ's eternal act on the cross demonstrates how you are already significant, Al and Paul enter into a discussion on how Living a Life of Significance is both possible and soul-satisfying. Ephesians 5:15-16, Psalms 90:122019-12-2627 minSageTalkEpisode 12: Christmas and the Least of TheseJesus spoke about the Christian's call to the "least of these" in Matthew 25. Over time, Al and Paul have grown to understand the “least of these” are not only the poor and weak, but anyone in need. As Al and Paul have ministered to those in need, they've experienced great joy, seen hearts changed, and have experienced in the manifest presence of God. In today's episode, we are inspired to step out of our comfort zones and experience Jesus as we join Him in loving and ministering to the broken all around us and around the world. Ma...2019-12-1729 minSageTalkEpisode 11: Knowing God Part Two: Growing Down the HighwayGrowing and knowing God is like a two-lane highway where we need to ride the middle line. On one side, is the preparation and softening of the heart and the other side is comprised of the Christian disciplines: Study God’s Word. Prayer. Fasting. Fellowship. Obedience.2019-12-1027 minSageTalkEpisode 10: Knowing God Part One: "I Want to Know Him"Loving God begins with knowing God. This was the Apostle Paul’s “purpose” statement: “I want to know Him,” but it is not a head knowledge, it’s a HEART knowledge. To know him so intimately from the power of His resurrection to the sharing of His suffering…Philippians 3:102019-12-0326 minSageTalkEpisode 9: Brokenness #3: At the End of Self...is JesusThis podcast looks at the four stages of brokenness in the Apostle Paul’s life: 1) As Saul prior to Damascus, where he knew scriptures, but didn’t know God. 2) At Damascus, where he received some revelation. 3) Romans 7 :24-25 when he cries, “Wretched Man that I am”. And 4) In Galatians 2:20 when Paul says, “I am crucified with Christ, but nevertheless I live.” In brokenness he found life.Galatians 2:202019-11-2627 minSageTalkEpisode 8: Brokenness #2: It's not an Outcome, It's a LifestyleThere is a point each of us needs to come to even AFTER we’ve come to Christ. We need to be broken. Desire to know God and seek Him, and then ask Him to revelate Himself to you.Matthew 5:32019-11-1928 minSageTalkEpisode 7: Brokenness #1: Victory in BrokennessWhen God, the Father, asks, “Where is My dwelling place? Where is my rest?”, the answer is: “In you.” In this podcast we look how brokenness leads us to a place where we are at peace with God, a place of rest for God. Brokenness is God’s work, but we must allow it to happen.Isaiah 66:1-32019-11-1226 minSageTalkEpisode 6: Taking on the Nature of a ServantServanthood is not only doing what is right and good, but also doing it in the power of the Holy Spirit. Being a servant is more than what you do, it’s why you do it and how you do it. It’s not just the obedience, it’s also carrying out the act of service in the Spirit, establishing both the heart and motives of God in how we serve.Isaiah 42:12019-11-0528 minSageTalkEpisode 5: Praying for the Persecuted ChurchSageTalk pauses to consider and pray for believers around the world who are being persecuted for their faith. Al and Paul share numerous stories of friends and co-laborers around the world who have been denied access to property and education, who have been beaten, even martyred for their faith. When one suffers, the body of Christ suffers.Hebrews 13:32019-10-2935 minSageTalkEpisode 4: Spiritual Transformation: Leading Others into the Presence of GodHow does a follower of Jesus practice the presence of God and then, how can he or she help others enter this same level of transparency with the Father? This allows us to have a deep level of participation of life with our brothers and sisters.I John 1:3-42019-10-2228 minSageTalkEpisode 3: Spiritual Transformation: An Unveiled FaceTransformation comes as the presence of God becomes real in our heart and life. So often greater transformation occurs in five minutes in God’s presence than in 52 weeks in the pew. So important is removing the veil that separates us from God—God is not robbed of seeing you, but you are robbed of seeing Him. Your life would be so different (transformed), if you would truly see Him.2 Corinthians 3:182019-10-1527 min
SageTalkEpisode 2: Transformation: Conforming to the Image of JesusWe long for greater degrees of experiencing spiritual transformation, but we are often anxious when we don’t see more. Al and Paul discuss God’s desire for us to be conformed to the image of His Son, and how God has graciously given His provision which makes this possible. Romans 8:28-292019-09-2627 min
SageTalkEpisode 1: Spiritual FatherhoodAs young men, Al and Paul each had the heart’s cry, “Where are the spiritual fathers?” Unable to find one, they purposed to one day become spiritual father to others. This podcast episode is dedicated to helping YOU become a spiritual father.I Corinthians 4:152019-09-2627 min