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DNA TrailIntroducing... The PromiseLaura Ancell's deathbed promise to her father takes her on a remarkable journey from the south coast of England to the other side of the world to solve a family mystery.Presenter: Laura Ancell.
Producer: Talia Slack.
Sound Designer: Kasel Kundola.
Creative Consultant: Meic Parry.
Online Producer: Rachael Smith.CastBilly... Alexander Arnold.
William...Grant Rayner.
Additional voices by: Alexandra Mead, Mereana Hond and David Jones.With thanks to Dr Jennifer Cattermole.
With special thanks to Stacey and Scotty Morrison.Executive Producer: Rebecca Parker.
Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin.2025-02-1303 min
When We Die Talks#3 - Ryan Williams (Buddhist Perspectives on Death)In this episode, Zach Ancell is joined by Ryan, a thoughtful and reflective member of the local Buddhist community, for an insightful conversation about life, death, and the spiritual journey in between. Ryan shares his unique perspective on mortality, drawing from his personal experience transitioning from a Christian upbringing to practicing Buddhism. Together, Zach and Ryan explore how death has become one of Ryan’s greatest teachers, the impact of meditation on understanding life’s impermanence, and the lessons we can learn from contemplating mortality. Their conversation touches on the role of mindfulness in shaping how we live, the natu...2024-10-3050 min
Slate NewsPolitical Gabfest: Arizona Territory’s 1864 Abortion LawThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the revival of Arizona’s 1864 abortion ban; the end of No Labels; and the past and future of presidential debates. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Mary Jo Pitzl and Reagan Priest for The Arizona Republic: Arizona House GOP halt Democrats’ effort to overturn Civil War era law in chaotic sessionDan Balz for The Washington Post: The Arizona Supreme Court just upended Trump’s gambit on abortionJamelle Bouie for The New York Times: The M...2024-04-1358 min
Slate Crime and JusticePolitical Gabfest: Arizona Territory’s 1864 Abortion LawThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the revival of Arizona’s 1864 abortion ban; the end of No Labels; and the past and future of presidential debates. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Mary Jo Pitzl and Reagan Priest for The Arizona Republic: Arizona House GOP halt Democrats’ effort to overturn Civil War era law in chaotic sessionDan Balz for The Washington Post: The Arizona Supreme Court just upended Trump’s gambit on abortionJamelle Bouie for The New York Times: The M...2024-04-1158 min
Slate Gender and SocietyPolitical Gabfest: Arizona Territory’s 1864 Abortion LawThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the revival of Arizona’s 1864 abortion ban; the end of No Labels; and the past and future of presidential debates. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Mary Jo Pitzl and Reagan Priest for The Arizona Republic: Arizona House GOP halt Democrats’ effort to overturn Civil War era law in chaotic sessionDan Balz for The Washington Post: The Arizona Supreme Court just upended Trump’s gambit on abortionJamelle Bouie for The New York Times: The M...2024-04-1158 min
Political GabfestArizona Territory’s 1864 Abortion LawThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the revival of Arizona’s 1864 abortion ban; the end of No Labels; and the past and future of presidential debates. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Mary Jo Pitzl and Reagan Priest for The Arizona Republic: Arizona House GOP halt Democrats’ effort to overturn Civil War era law in chaotic sessionDan Balz for The Washington Post: The Arizona Supreme Court just upended Trump’s gambit on abortionJamelle Bouie for The New York Times: The M...2024-04-1158 min
WCSUPodcastsGab & GROW - A Chat with the Dean of the Ancell School of BusinessWe've all heard the title "Dean" before, but do we know anything about what it is they do and who they are? Probably not, but we're going to change that today. Listen in as we speak to the Dean of the Ancell School of Business, Dr. David Martin about his job as Dean, what's going on in Ancell, and why a business class might be helpful even if you're not a business major.2019-02-0426 min
4640 Student CenterRoom in the PalaceMadeline Ancell illustrates how Jesus is our shame destroyer and our image breaker through the story of David & Mephibosheth.2018-09-1326 min
Book Cougars Podcast: Two Middle-Aged Women on the Hunt for a Good ReadDavid Bowie, Espionage, Gravediggers, Willa Cather and more...Episode Thirty Two Show Notes
CW = Chris Wolak
EF = Emily Fine
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Let us know what you want us to choose as the next read along. You can email, tweet or join the discussion on the Goodreads page.
We have two upcoming read-along’s:
December – The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers.
Send in questions or comments by Dec 7th – we will discuss on December 12th episode.
February – Maurice by E.M. Forster.
United for the Troops – if you are interested in donating writing journals to this effort please email us at bookcougars@gmail.com and we wil...2017-11-141h 12Book Cougars Podcast: Two Middle-Aged Women on the Hunt for a Good ReadHappy Halloween! Surprise, Chris reads some Icelandic Dracula...Episode Thirty One Show Notes
CW = Chris Wolak
EF = Emily Fine
Join our Goodreads Group!
Let us know what you want us to choose as the next read along. You can email, tweet or join the discussion on the Goodreads page.
We have two upcoming read-along’s:
December – The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers.
Send in questions or comments by Dec 7th – we will discuss on December 12th episode.
February – Maurice by E.M. Forster.
– Just Read –
Bluebird, Bluebird – Attica Locke (EF)
Lost Voyage – Pauline Rowson (CW)
Panel from The One Hundred Nights of Hero – Isabel Greenberg (CW)
– Currently Re...2017-10-3154 min
David Ancell PodcastIt's Ok to GIve Up ChocolateA popular devotion site advertises itself with the tag line "Don't Give Up Chocolate for Lent." They are probably well intentioned, but this is really a bad way to advertise. The things we are to do in Lent are prayer, fasting, and almgiving, and fasting is included. Not everyone needs to give up chocolate, but giving up something is good for us, and I'll explain why in this episode.2017-03-0408 minDavid Ancell PodcastBack With a New SeasonToday I am starting a new season of my podcast. This is just a brief episode to kick things off and talk about the media production that i hope to accomplish.2017-02-2405 minDavid Ancell PodcastAbout Those Other IssuesAs Catholics, we have a duty to be pro-life, but what about these other issues that we need to tend to? Why are some Catholics repulsed by social justice? Sometimes it's political ideology, but there may be some other issues as well. I talk about it in this episode.2015-06-1809 minDavid Ancell PodcastGet Out of BedOne way to do penance to strengthen your will is to get to bed on time and wake up on time every morning, either at the same time each day or maybe just a little later on weekends. When the alarm clock goes up, get up without hitting snooze. it will keep you from wasting time, help you avoid temptations to laziness, and serve as a form of mortification that won't harm you.2015-05-2906 minDavid Ancell PodcastOur Spirituality Should Be Centered on the EucharistThe Eucharist is Christ's great gift to us, and truly Catholic spirituality should be centered on the Eucharist.2015-05-2905 minDavid Ancell PodcastWhat Are Our Plans Compared to God's?We may fear losing our freedom when following the will of God, but what are our plans anyway compared to the plans of God?2014-08-3105 minDavid Ancell PodcastWhen the Official Programs Do Not Convey the FaithOne of the most frustrating things in trying to help people learn the fullness of the Catholic faith is that even some of the official programs available in your area may not be truly teaching the faith. There may be practices in the parish that are really not what is supposed to go on. We often have a hard time convincing people that what is happening is really not how things are supposed to be. Howewver, we must not lose heart.2014-08-1407 minDavid Ancell PodcastOrthodoxy and Avoiding Friendly FireThere are different groups and different spiritualities within the Church that are still orthodox. While there may be legitimate issues in any particular movement, it's important that we do not become overly critical of other movements or treat them as necessarily inferior.2014-07-2807 minDavid Ancell PodcastWhat Are We FIlling Our Minds With?Take a look at the music we listen to, the movies we watch, and the books we ready. Are they turning our minds towards truth, beauty, and goodness, or away from it. We would not tolerate entertainment that insulted our family and friends. Why would we entertain ourselves with something that offends God?2014-07-2110 minDavid Ancell PodcastPreaching Christ in the Little ThingsOften, it is the little things that we do each day that can make Jesus Christ more known and loved or make Christianity be treated with suspicion or contempt.2014-07-1506 minDavid Ancell PodcastLunch Break: Lesser Known Sins, Part 4: Resting on SundayWhen it comes to Sunday, I've heard everything from "we don't do that anymore" to how we should go on welfare rather than take a job that requires us to work on Sunday. In this podcast, I talk more about what the obligation to Sunday rest means.2014-07-0708 minDavid Ancell PodcastLunch Break: Lesser Known Sins, Part 3, What is Stealing?We all know stealing is a sin, but there are some things that may not be thought of as stealing that in fact, are. Every sin of stealing requires the duty of restitution in order to be forgiven.2014-07-0108 minDavid Ancell PodcastLunch Break: Lesser Known Sins, Part 2, Calumny, Detraction, and Rash JudgmentOften times, people will refer to gossip as a sin, but the term is often poorly defined. In fact, it isn't defined at all in Church teaching. How do we know when we are saying something sinful about another person? Well, I don't think I can cover every case, but here are some definite things to be avoided. One hint - just because it's true doesn't mean it's moral to tell someone.2014-06-2311 minDavid Ancell PodcastLunch Break: Lesser Known Sins, Part 1, Sins of ThoughtDavid is starting a new miniseries on lesser known sins. In this podcast, we discuss sins of thought. We can sin by though by taking pleasure in or desiring evil. However, this is only the case if we give consent of the will.2014-06-1906 minDavid Ancell PodcastLunch Break: Immersing Our Children in the FaithI post this as someone who was quite inexperienced at teaching children. I have mainly taught adults. However, I have learned a thing or two with my toddler. Some every day things like praying with the child or taking him to the crucifix provide a great foundation for showing him that God should be at the center of our lives.2014-06-1006 minDavid Ancell PodcastLunch Break: What About Evil and Corruption?So, if God is real and has revealed himself, what about evil? What about the corruption in the Church? We are saved through the Cross of Jesus Christ. Rebellion against God, even within God's people, is a known part of human history.2014-06-0309 minDavid Ancell PodcastThe Blessed Virgin MaryWell, I tried to get this show out in May, but I guess this will have to do. I'm introducing my son Benedict to my podcast listeners first, and then I get into a brief overview of what Catholics believe about the Blessed Virgin Mary.2014-06-0111 minDavid Ancell PodcastLunch Break: How Can We KnowWhile we cannot scientifically prove the things of God, we can know him through revelation and history.2014-05-2606 minDavid Ancell PodcastLunch Break: God Must Be EverythingMany in this age seem to ignore questions of God, relegating them to the realm of imagination or even a personality quirk. However, God must truly be everything to us. The things of God are not opinions but ultimate reality. Everything we do must point to him. We owe him our whole lives.2014-05-1906 minDavid Ancell PodcastLunch Break: Keeping the Presence of GodIn this episode, David talks about the need to be mindful of the presence of God in all things.2014-05-1204 minDavid Ancell PodcastLunch Break: Making Jesus Christ More Known and LovedWe need to stop lamenting about the state of our nation and work to make Jesus Christ more known and loved, one person at a time.2014-05-0505 minDavid Ancell PodcastLunch Break: Divine MercyAs Divine Mercy Sunday is approaching, David talks about the mercy of God.2014-04-2605 minDavid Ancell PodcastLunch Break: Exercise and VirtueHappy Easter! This is the first episode recorded while on a walk in a local park. David talks about the importance of exercise.2014-04-2106 minDavid Ancell PodcastLunch Break: Our Attitude Towards Our FaultsIn this episode, David talks about the attitude we should have towards our faults.2014-04-1405 minDavid Ancell PodcastLunch Break: Examine ThyselfIn this episode, David talks about the need for self-examination in the Christian life.2014-04-1005 minDavid Ancell PodcastA Look at the Affordable Care ActIn this episode, David takes a look at the good and the bad aspects of the Affordable Care Act. In the second segment, he talkes about the serious problem of the contraceptive coverage mandate.2014-04-0922 minDavid Ancell PodcastReligion vs Jesus = False DichotomyThe video went viral on YouTube. A well-produced show of why one guy "hates religion" but "loves Jesus" actually gives a false dichotomy, kind of like law vs love. David tries to cover in 18 minutes. Hold onto your hat (just kidding).2012-02-0818 minDavid Ancell PodcastIntroducing Simon AncellIt has been a while, and this podcast will explain it. David brought his newborn son on the show. He didn't say much, but it was a great chance to introduce him.2011-10-1605 minDavid Ancell PodcastThe Cloud, New Mass TranslationThis is David's last episode before his son is born, and it's probably the longest and most technical. He starts by talking about "The Cloud" and then moves to the New Mass Translation.2011-08-2220 minDavid Ancell PodcastHeavy Handed, Yeah, RightAfter sharing the story of, well, a different kind of conversion, David tackles the question of whether the Church is "heavy handed"; in her discipline.2011-05-2115 minDavid Ancell PodcastBlessed John Paul IIAfter asking prayers for those involved in the recent tornadoes and floods, David talks a bit about what Blessed John Paul II's life and pontificate meant.2011-05-0512 minDavid Ancell PodcastAlmsgivingDavid finishes his Lenten series with Almsgiving, but, before that, he briefly speaks about how Jesus could have easily come off the cross.2011-04-2105 minDavid Ancell PodcastThoughts on PrayerAs part of the series for Lent, David talks a little about prayer.2011-04-0612 minDavid Ancell PodcastLent and Giving Up iPad 2David wants to talk about Lent, but he is distracted by the release of the iPad 2. For the record, David doesn't plan to buy an iPad 2.2011-03-0913 minDavid Ancell PodcastSpiritual vs Natural InfluenceAfter talking about my new iPad and giving my comments on the Android vs iPhone (or Microsoft vs Apple) debate, I talk about demonic possession. Actually, I talk about how things can be of human origin.2011-01-3112 minDavid Ancell PodcastThe Pope's CommentsAfter a bit of goofing off, I dive into and give my own perspective on the Holy Father's comments on condom use. Let's just say that I'm certain that our media has it wrong, and they always do seem to distort our Holy Father.2010-12-2015 minDavid Ancell PodcastNew NameThe podcast and blog has a new name as of last week. Here I;ll talk a little more about it and then switch gears to talk about what I've been reading.2010-11-1211 minDavid Ancell PodcastMonasteries and MissalettesMy wife and I made a pilgrimage last weekend, and I'll talk about a disclaimer that is, of all places, in your missalette and hymnal.2010-10-2812 minDavid Ancell PodcastFirst EpisodeDavid talks about why he is podcasting and then turns technical with his favorite features of the Motorola Droid.2010-10-1112 minDavid Ancell PodcastUniversal Call to HolinessRCIA talk given on May 8, 2008 at Incarnation Catholic Church.2009-01-0228 minDavid Ancell PodcastThe Blessed Virgin MaryRCIA talk given on December 14, 2006 at Incarnation Catholic Church.2009-01-0228 minDavid Ancell PodcastCatholic Social TeachingRCIA talk given on November 30, 2006 at Incarnation Catholic Church.2009-01-0228 minDavid Ancell PodcastReal ResurrectionThis one is about how the Gospel accounts should not be taken to believe that the Apostles only belived in a "spiritual" resurrection, buy they belived that Jesus bodily rose from the dead.2009-01-0109 minDavid Ancell PodcastThe Four Last Things, Part Four: HeavenHappy Easter Season! We have finally reached the end of the series on the Four Last Things. I've saved the best for last - Heaven. I hope that, in the end, I see all of you there.2009-01-0113 minDavid Ancell PodcastThe Four Last Things, Part Three: HellYes, Hell is real, and you can go there. Of course, I do these podcasts in hopes that I can help people go the other way. Why is there a Hell? What is Hell like? In this brief podcast, I'll explain it.2009-01-0110 minDavid Ancell PodcastThe Four Last Things, Part Two: JudgmentHere is part two of the four part series on the Four Last Things. Whenever I hear about the different things people do, I often wonder if they realize that they will one day have to stand before God and give an account. This podcast explains the particular and general judgment.2009-01-0108 minDavid Ancell PodcastThe Four Last Things, Part One: DeathI'm beginning my four-part series on the four last things: death, judgment, Hell, and Heaven. Three of these will apply to all of us. Hopefullly, Heaven will be the thired one for all of us. I've been wanting to do a talk on this for a long time, but I have never had the opportunity. I hope that this will be helpful to you.2009-01-0113 minDavid Ancell PodcastConfessionDespite what people who haven't gone regularly think, Confession really is an awesome thing to have.2009-01-0131 min