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School Reading ListEpisode 32 - What are picture books, and why are they useful?School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 32For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-32/Part 1Book postSkipshock by Caroline O’DonoghueThe Great Pollination Investigation by Deborah HockingSnarky Sharky by Bethan Clarke, illustrated by Nikolas IlicI Hear the Trees by Zaro WeilCarnival Queen by Donette Williams-Harry, illustrated by Amelie-Anne CalmoMy Friend May by Julie FlettNoah’s New Home by Zeshan Akhter, illustrated by Nabila AdaniYou Decide Your Adventure by Bear GryllsWords Can Fly by D...2025-06-3041 min
Toekomst voor Natuur80 – Hoe wordt jouw tuin insectvriendelijk? – met Kars VelingVooral om te genieten, daarom heeft Kars een insectvriendelijke tuin. En natuurlijk om insecten te helpen. Hoe doe je dat eigenlijk, een tuin insectvriendelijk maken? In deze aflevering spreekt Anthonie daarover met Kars Veling, projectleider bij De Vlinderstichting. Aan de hand van voorbeelden en verhalen uit zijn eigen tuin, neemt Kars je mee naar een tuin die een thuis wordt voor insecten. Waar moet je beginnen? We bespreken de vier V’s voedsel, veiligheid, voortplanting en verspreiding, bekend van aflevering 69 met Marijn Nijssen. Hoe geef je die v’s vorm in je tuin? Met welke soorten planten? En maakt het...2025-03-1541 minToekomst voor Natuur51 – Caspar schrijft – natuurjournalistiek door de ogen van Caspar JanssenEen gaai op het bijenbalkon. Aan het begin van het gesprek wordt natuurjournalist Caspar Janssen even afgeleid door ornithologisch bezoek op zijn balkon. Anthonie spreekt met Caspar over zijn jarenlange ervaring als natuurjournalist voor de Volkskrant. Hoe kijkt hij naar het debat over natuur? Welke rol ziet hij daarin weggelegd voor de journalistiek? Zelf schreef hij talloze verhalen over natuur, landbouw en landschap. Wat drijft Caspar daarbij? En hoe gaat hij te werk? We ontdekken dat Caspar in het landschap van de harde scheidingen de schaarse plekken met zachte overgangen opzoekt. Daar waar de symfonie van een geelgors klinkt...2024-01-201h 07
Dear Christians PodcastLGBTQ+ Advocacy & Christianity
Rev. Brandan Robertson is a noted author, activist, and public theologian working at the intersections of spirituality, sexuality, and social renewal. Robertson is most known for his work as the “TikTok Pastor”, creating thousands of TikTok videos on inclusive theology which have garnered over 200k followers and 5 million views.
A prolific writer, he is the author of nine books on spirituality, justice, and theology, including the INDIES Book of the Year Award Finalist True Inclusion: Creating Communities of Radical Embrace. Robertson has bylines in publications such as TIME Magazine, San Diego Union Tribune, The Huffington Post, NBC, and The Wash...2023-04-2943 min
Dear Christians PodcastThe Hope of Evangelical Deconstruction
The term "deconstruction" has become something of a hot button topic and a buzz word among many in the evangelical community over the past decade. While some consider it to be a demonic attack against God's church, some Christians have embraced the term and the process as the start of a new reformation of Christianity and a necessary part of Church growth.
On this episode we sit down with "The New Evangelicals" founder Tim Whitaker to talk about this trend and how he sees hope for the future of the church during this tense season for God's people.
Tim...2023-04-1052 min
Dear Christians PodcastComedy, Philosophy & the Hope of the WorldWe've dealt with a LOT of very heavy and controversial topics here on the Dear Christians Podcast. As we start a new season we wanted to start things off on a positive and hopeful tone that gives everyone something to smile about. As such, we are thrilled to welcome Comedian and Philosopher Rodney Norman to the show! Rodney Norman has a degree in philosophy and has been working in comedy for many years. Having done shows in every state in the country he has been featured prominently on Dry Bar Comedy as well as a social media audience that i...2023-01-281h 07
Dear Christians PodcastWhat Is A "Real" Christian Anyway? - A Roundtable DiscussionAfter various different denominations and endless infighting between people who all claim to be true followers of Jesus it begs the question, "What is a 'real' Christian anyway?" During this roundtable discussion we welcome several prominent (yet controversial) Christian content creators who have all been accused of being "fake" Christians to discuss what it means to be a Christian and how all believers can be united in Christ when faced with so much division.
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John Pavlovitz is a writer, pastor, storyteller, and activist from Wake Forest, North Carolina. Over the past six years his blog, Stuff...2022-09-211h 11
Dear Christians PodcastReporting the Truth & Restoring the ChurchOn this episode we sit down with Christian investigative reporter July Roys to discuss her faith, her ministry (The Roys Report) and the heart behind her ministry's mission of "Reporting the Truth. Restoring the Church." A mission that is lived out by holding influential Christian leaders and organizations accountable when they misuse the power, influence and resources God entrusted to them.
Julie Roys is a veteran investigative reporter and founder of The Roys Report. Before that, she hosted a national talk show on the Moody Radio Network called Up For Debate. She’s also worked as a TV re...2022-03-231h 09
Dear Christians Podcast"Lo Dejo" Why Pastors Give Up - Part 2Pandemics, politics, scandals and controversies... there are a lot of reasons to get burnt out today if you are a pastor. In this episode we welcome back Pastor DJ Dangerfield to talk about how difficult it is to be a pastor in today's world. In this very transparent conversation DJ opens up about what lead him to a breaking point and caused him to nearly walk away from being a pastor. We discuss controversies that have rocked the American church, how he has grown and changed as a pastor through these difficulties and why he ultimately chose to stay...2022-03-1159 min
Dear Christians Podcast"Lo Dejo" Why Pastors Give Up - Part 1Many Pastors are on the verge of throwing in the towel. Pandemics, politics, scandals and controversies... there are a lot of reasons to get burnt out today if you are a pastor. In this episode we welcome back Pastor DJ Dangerfield to talk about how difficult it is to be a pastor in today's world. In this very transparent conversation DJ opens up about what lead him to a breaking point and caused him to nearly walk away from being a pastor. We discuss controversies that have rocked the American church, how he has grown and changed as a p...2022-03-1152 min
Dear Christians PodcastRacism, CRT & American ChristianityVery few things seem to get the conservative Christian community up in arms today quite as badly as teaching the history of racism and discussing the dreaded topic of Critical Race Theory (C.R.T.). Since we are in no way shy about controversial topics here at the Dear Christians Podcast, we are diving straight into these topics with activist and host of the #WeNeedToTalk Podcast, Malynda Hale. Join us as we explore the history and implications of racial diversity and racism in the American church and how we (Christians) can seek to understand one another and strive to...2022-02-2659 min
Dear Christians PodcastChristian Culture & Child Abuse - Part 2Jesus had a lot to say about children. Matt 18:1-3 describes a moment where the disciples ask Him, "'Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?' And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, 'Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.'”
Still, the systemic structures and even the culture itself of many Christian organizations has undeniably led to trauma and abuse for many who grow up within Christian culture. How can this be? How...2022-02-181h 05
Dear Christians PodcastChristian Culture & Child Abuse - Part 1Jesus had a lot to say about children. Matt 18:1-3 describes a moment where the disciples ask Him, "'Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?' And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, 'Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.'”
Still, the systemic structures and even the culture itself of many Christian organizations has undeniably led to trauma and abuse for many who grow up within Christian culture. How can this be? How...2022-02-1852 min
Dear Christians PodcastChristianity & the Jan. 6th Insurrection - A Retrospective RoundtableOne year later the events of the January 6th insurrection are still being debated. What's not in question is that Christians were there that day. Religious images, chants and activities like prayer and scripture reading were well documented.
So what lessons have we learned from the events that transpired that day? How much of a role did Christianity play in these riots? How can Christians be part of the solution and help us avoid such an event from ever happening again? Join us LIVE for a round table discussion as we explore these questions and reflect on the events of...2022-01-061h 33
The Kitchen Garden Magazine Podcast105 - An Interview with Professor Dave GoulsonIn this episode we're sitting down with Dave Goulson, a Professor of Biology at the University of Sussex. Goulson specialises in the ecology and conservation of insects, particularly bumblebees, and is the author of several books, including Bumblebees: Their Behaviour and Ecology. Dan Heighes from On The Grapevine sits down with Professor Dave Goulson on Zoom for this fascinating horticultural chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-08-2736 min
Dear Christians PodcastSex, Trauma and Purity CultureIf you grew up in the 90s you are probably well acquainted with the rise in "purity" culture during that time. Particularly in Christian Evangelical circles this movement promoted sexual purity amongst teens and young adults. However well intentioned it may have been, it has since come under much criticism (often by those who grew up immersed in this movement) for having devastatingly traumatic long term phycological effects (especially on women) making it very difficult for many to have healthy relationships as adults. On this episode we talk with licensed counselor Jessica Branston about her experience growing up at...2021-07-161h 01
Dear Christians PodcastBeing Gay and ChristianCan you be gay and be a follower of Jesus? In this episode we have an honest conversation about how one man reconciles his sexuality and his love of Jesus.
Rick Lockhart II, current native of Chicago’s northwest side, has been broadcasting in radio and livestream media for several years. Along with cohosting two shows including “In Black & White”, “Color-Full Circle with Rick & Al” and “RixRoom”, Rick also has over 20 years of restaurant hospitality experience on various levels including area leadership and management which drives his commitment to humanitarianism. He currently uses his various platforms to engage in activism for anti-racism an...2021-06-2852 min
Dear Christians PodcastGod, Guns and the Gospel - Part 2 (A Roundtable Discussion)The conversation continues! In partnership with Spartan Theology, Meaning Forge and the Brute Facts Podcast!
Do the teachings of Jesus allow for His followers to ever use lethal force? Is the gun culture in America empowering Christians or hindering them from the call to follow Christ? In this episode former pastor Joseph Bruce returns to continue this conversation and this time he has backup as this round table discussion welcomes Ethan from Spartan Theology, James from Meaning Forge and Eddie from the Brute Facts Podcast to the program.
Contact and follow the...2021-06-141h 20
Dear Christians PodcastThe Cult of Charismatic ChristianityHaving grown up in a "Charismatic" church this topic is very personal to me. It's also very personal to this episode's guest for the same reason. On this episode we sit down with Mute Oz from The Atheist Network Group (TANG) to discuss his experiences growing up in the "word of faith" movement and why he eventually walked away from it and Christianity.
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@tangislive FB/Twitter/Patreon www.tart.live Oz FB: @muteoz2021-06-141h 01
Dear Christians PodcastThe Exodus of American Evangelicals Evangelical Christianity seems to be going through a lot of changes in the United States. The rise in deconstruction stories, the influence of political and cultural conspiracy theories, prominent pastors and faith leaders publicly leaving their churches, their denominations, their profession or even their faith all together. On this episode we talk with DearChristiansPodcast.com blogger Adam about the articles he has written on this mass exodus that seems to be happening in the American Evangelical community.2021-06-1049 min
Dear Christians PodcastCOVID, Christ and Communist SubmarinesRates of depression, suicide and other mental health problems have been on the rise (both inside and outside the church) and a global pandemic hasn't helped matters any. Do Christians understand mental health? Do we know how to support mental health well? Our ignorance can (and does) make things worse. On this episode we discuss how mental health is impacting our relationship with God and each other in hopes of getting better at supporting those who struggle with it.
This episode's guest is Tim Sutherland. Tim is a licensed marriage and family therapist from Knoxville TN and a...2021-02-261h 10
Dear Christians PodcastThe Idolatry of Politics - Part 2Is pledging allegiance to a nation or a political party an act of idolatry? How can Christians be involved in politics without falling into the trap of worshiping a false idol? In part 2 of our discussion of political idolatry we continue our confessional focused conversation with Kevin Halloran by examining more warning signs that point to when our hope is in politics more than Christ. Our guest on this episode is Kevin Halloran. Kevin is a husband, father, pastoral trainer with Leadership Resources International, and blogger. You can find him online at:
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Dear Christians PodcastThe Idolatry of Politics - Part 1Are you at risk of worshiping a political idol? In this episode we take a self assessment and look at key red flags and warning signs that show us when our hope is not in Christ but rather in political idols.
Our guest on this episode is Kevin Halloran. Kevin is a husband, father, pastoral trainer with Leadership Resources International, and blogger. You can find him online at:
www.kevinhalloran.net
Facebook.com/kphalloran
twitter.com/kp_halloran
instagram.com/kp_halloran2021-02-0835 min
Dear Christians PodcastHow NOT to talk to atheistsIs it possible for an atheist and a Christian to be friends? What are some of the biggest faux pas when talking with an atheist about what they believe? On this episode we sit down with Ethan Michael of Your Friendly Neighborhood Atheist to talk about the best and worst things you can do when befriending an atheist.
Our guest on this episode is Ethan Michael. Ethan is the host of Your Friendly Neighborhood Atheist Podcast (YouTube.com/YFNAtheist). Ethan is a professed atheist and on a mission to show the world that atheists can be kind, respectful and even f...2021-02-041h 03
Dear Christians PodcastLets Talk About Spiritual Abuse and TraumaWell, it took putting 2020 in the rear view mirror... but here we go. Dear Christians Podcast Season 2 starts off with a doozy of a discussion. Dear Christians, lets talk about spiritual abuse and trauma.
Our guest on this episode is Joey Papa. By trade, Joey has been a film producer for over 10 years, but as a student he is in pursuit of becoming a licensed therapist with the hopes to be a therapist for those who don’t like therapists. His passion project, JoeyTalks, is a weekly YouTube channel that focuses on mental health for the everyday pe...2021-01-0755 min
Dear Christians PodcastLeaving the GOP for Jesus - Part 2What does it really mean to be "pro-life" in the biblical sense? Is the United States truly the hope of the world as described in Ronald Reagan's famous "city on a hill" speech? Is there a unique "favor" of God upon the United States and should Christians embrace an attitude of American exceptionalism because of this? We explore these and other questions that helped frame Bill Bernardoni's decision to leave the idol of the Republican party behind in part 2 of Leaving the GOP for Jesus.
Bill Bernardoni is a 2011 graduate of Olivet Nazarene University and the co-founder of Bernardoni-Rochlen Media...2019-12-1539 min
Dear Christians PodcastLeaving the GOP for Jesus - Part 1Is the "religious right" helping to fulfill the Great Commission by being involved in American politics? Is the cause of Christ really being championed when Christians align with political parties... or are Christians simply being manipulated to help the political elite stay in power? In part one we explore these questions and more and we hear one political insider's journey into politics and the moments that drove him to leaving the Republican party and a career in politics because it becamean idol in his life. Bill Bernardoni is a 2011 graduate of Olivet Nazarene University and the co-founder of Bernardoni-Rochlen Media...2019-12-1532 min
Dear Christians PodcastBi-vocational Ministry & the Life of a PastorWhat are some of the biggest challenges pastors face today? What does the future of the American church look like in the next 10-20 years? On this episode we sit down with Bi-vocational pastor Scott Knollenberg to talk about his life as a pastor and explore what pastors need in order to lead God's people in our rapidly changing culture.
Scott is passionate about the HighPoint Community in Romeoville, IL serving bi-vocationally. During the day, he serves as the Operations Director for the Institute For Community and in the early morning, nights, and weekends, he serves as the Community Pastor...2019-11-091h 02
Dear Christians PodcastGod, Guns and the Gospel - Part 1Do the teachings of Jesus allow for His followers to ever use lethal force? Is the gun culture in America empowering Christians or hindering them from the call to follow Christ? In this episode we have a very honest debate with former pastor Joseph Bruce about these and other issues surrounding Christianity and American gun culture.2019-09-1650 min
Dear Christians PodcastChurch Growth & Celebrity PastorsIn this bonus episode we we are pleased to welcome Pastor DJ Dangerfield as we discuss celebrity Pastors, take a closer look at different church models and explore if church growth can ever become unhealthy.2019-09-0738 min
Dear Christians PodcastChristian Music: Market or Ministry?Is Christian music a ministry that reaches millions with the hope of Christ, or has it become a product that is sold to make millions off of Christians? In this episode, we sit down with Christian radio veteran Johnathon Eltrevoog to talk about the tensions that exist in the world of Christian music and if it's wrong to make money off of Jesus.2019-08-2553 min
Dear Christians PodcastBiblically Illiterate ChristiansThe number of Christians in the United States that are engaging with scripture is on a steady decline. According to The Barna Group "Bible Centered" adults have decreased from 9 percent to 5 percent in the past year. Another alarming trend is that more than one-third of adults (35%) report never using the Bible in 2019, a 10 percentage point increase since 2011. On this episode we sit down with Joel Settecase of The Think Institute to talk about these trends, people's top excuses for not engaging with scripture and the dangers of being a biblically illiterate Christian.2019-08-2159 min
Dear Christians PodcastDear Christians Podcast - Trailer Welcome to the conversation! The Dear Christians Podcast is all about taking an honest look at Christianity and it's relationship with our culture through honest discussions. Subscribe now and don't miss the launch of our first episode coming soon!2019-07-2901 min
Puur NatuurPuur Natuur: Dave Goulson, Koos Biesmeijer, Mathiska Lont: Alle beestjes helpen!Een beweging voor de natuurLigt je hart bij de natuur? Bij Natuurmonumenten geven we planten en dieren een groter leefgebied. Dit is de achtertuin waar iedereen kan ontspannen, spelen en genieten. Hier vind je prachtige natuur en cultureel erfgoed. Wij beschermen en onderhouden dit. Doe je mee? Sluit je net als meer dan 700.000 anderen aan bij de beweging voor de natuur.https://www.natuurmonumenten.nl/word-nu-lidJe kunt nu ook via een podcast van de natuur genieten. Met onze podcast Puur Natuur nemen we je mee door onze gebieden, onze boswachters beantwoorden vragen van luisteraars en vertellen over bijzondere gebeurtenissen in...2018-06-2237 min