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Does the Bible say THAT?!?SERMON: Come and Follow Jesus (Mark 1:16-18/ Mark 10-17-22)Host Dave Lester preaches a sermon at Central Kitsap Presbyterian Church on 09/13/2026. The sermon is within the series: "Come to Me: The Invitations & Questions of Jesus" and is specifically titled: "Come and Follow". He speaks on the power of Jesus to transform people's lives when they let go and follow Him. Based within the Gospel of Mark 1:16-18 and Mark 10:17-22.CK Presbyterian's website: https://ckpres.org/Sources used for this sermon: Word Biblical Commentary Volume 34a: Mark 1-8:26 by Robert A. GuelichWord Biblical...

2026-09-1538 min

Does the Bible say THAT?!?035: The Birth of Isaac: Stefani McDade (Genesis 21:1-7)Stefani McDade of The Roys Report (formerly with Christianity Today as a writer and editor) joins the podcast with Mike Mason and Dave Lester to talk about her forthcoming book: Unveiled Faces: Reflecting Jesus in a World that Distorts His Image (Out in the Spring of 2027 through InterVarsity Press).We also explore the birth of Isaac to Abraham and Sarah in Genesis 21:1-7. The trio discusses their own experiences becoming parents with surprising emotion. The reflection is on how when we first saw our kids come into the world, it felt like a miracle...

2026-09-081h 15

Does the Bible say THAT?!?034: Deja Vu in the Kingdom of Abimelek (Genesis 20)Hosts Mike Mason and Dave Lester analyze the text of Genesis chapter 20 where Abraham and Sarah find themselves in the land of Gerar. Abraham says Sarah is his sister and King Abimelek moves to make Sarah a part of his harem. Have we seen this movie before? Why does Abraham continue to participate in these schemes? Journey along with your favorite Bible nerd hosts in exploring the passage of Genesis 20.Sources for this epsiode:*The NIV Application Commentary: Genesis by Dr. John Walton*Word Biblical Commentary: Genesis 16-50 by Gordon...

2026-08-031h 34

Does the Bible say THAT?!?033: The Trauma of Lot and his Daughters: Kayla Jentes (Genesis 19:30-38)Co-Hosts Mike Mason and Dave Lester welcome multi-time return guest, Kayla Jentes, back on the show to talk about Lot and his daughters living in a cave. Lot is afraid in the city of Zoar so he and his daughters flee to a cave in the mountains. It is there that Lot's daughters hatch a plot to preserve their family line through sexually assaulting their father. It is a story that is morally outrageous but also contains some complexity. The hosts and guest also talk about how the point of this epilogue to the Sodom and Gomorrah account is...

2026-07-141h 17

Does the Bible say THAT?!?032: Judgment at Sodom and Gomorrah (Part 2): Kayla Jentes (Genesis 19:12-29)Co-Hosts Mike Mason and Dave Lester welcome back Kayla Jentes to walk through the rest of the Sodom and Gomorrah judgment. We end up talking a great deal about Lot's character, his relationship to God and his actions while fleeing the city that he had lived in with his family. We also discuss the wrath of God being poured out upon Sodom and Gomorrah (as well as the cities of the plains) as God spares Lot and his family.Follow and read Kayla Jentes' writings: https...

2026-06-231h 28

Does the Bible say THAT?!?SERMON: The Meaning of Life in the Garden of EdenHost Dave Lester preached about the meaning of life and the Garden of Eden at Central Kitsap Presbyterian Church on May 31, 2026.Church website: https://ckpres.org/Sources Used for this Episode:*The NIV Application Commentary: Genesis by Dr. John Walton*Word Biblical Commentary: Genesis 1-15 by Gordon J. Wenham*Biologos article: "What is the Relationship Between the Creation Accounts in Genesis 1 and 2?" by J. Richard Middleton. https://biologos.org/articles/what-is-the-relationship-between-the-creation-accounts-in-genesis-1-and-2*Biologos article: "Israel's Two Creation Stories" by Pete Enns...

2026-06-0942 min

Does the Bible say THAT?!?031: Judgment at Sodom and Gomorrah (Part 1): Kayla Jentes (Genesis 19:1-11)Co-Hosts Dave Lester and Mike Mason are joined again by Kayla Jentes to walk through the Sodom and Gomorrah account in Genesis 19. Going long because the chapter is so filled with information, the trio only explored through verse 11.They talk about the 2 angels visiting Sodom and Lot's hospitality. They also discuss the mob that forms outside of Lot's house that is threatening to do horrible things to the visitors in the city.Part 2 is coming soon.Follow and read Kayla Jentes' writings: https://thenerdychiro.substack.com/

2026-06-061h 38

Does the Bible say THAT?!?031: Judgment at Sodom and Gomorrah Part 1 (Genesis 19:1-11): Kayla JentesCo-hosts Dave Lester and Mike Mason are joined again by Kayla Jentes to walk through the Sodom and Gomorrah Bible passage. The trio only made it 11 verses before they decided they needed to do a part 1 and part 2. The initial episode discusses the strangers who approach Lot at the gate of Sodom and Lot's invitation for the 2 strangers to come back to his house where he practices radical hospitality. We talk about the raging mob that shows up at Lot's house wanting to assault the 2 strangers. Ultimately, we talk about how Sodom and Gomorrah is a misunderstood account that...

2026-05-261h 39

Does the Bible say THAT?!?029: Everything You Wanted to Know About Circumcision But Were Afraid to Ask: Pastor Jeffrey Prager (Genesis 17)Everything you wanted to know about circumcision but were afraid to ask. Co-hosts Dave Lester and Mike Mason welcome guest, Pastor Jeffrey Prager, to walk through perhaps the pinnacle of the Abrahamic Covenant in Genesis 17. God says the sign of the covenant will be circumcision for the males. While visiting Abram (who changes to Abraham), God promises a son with Sarai (who changes to Sarah) named Isaac. Lots of rich theology in this passage that is discussed in depth.Sources used for this episode: *The NIV Application Commentary: Genesis by Dr. John...

2026-02-251h 49

Does the Bible say THAT?!?SERMON: The Open Door (Revelation 3:7-13)In this special episode, host Dave Lester preaches a sermon on Revelation 3:7-13 (the church of Philadelphia) walking through the passage and reminding listeners that Jesus holds the key of David and is the exclusive One that can open and close the door.Church website: https://ckpres.org/Opening Music: Struttin With Some Barbeque by Louis Armstrong

2026-02-1839 min

Brand Growth Heroes Olipop Founder | Why Marketing Doesn’t Matter Until You’re $100M+ SALES - David LesterDavid Lester is the co-founder of OLIPOP, one of the MOST FAMOUS challenger brands in the United States. After our first interview IN PERSON at Bread & Jam Fest, London, David returns to us at Brand Growth Heroes to delve deeper into what it truly takes to scale a challenger brand at speed in the US. (cont'd below)============================================================The Brand Growth Heroes Mini MBA 2026 is back!Built for founders, marketers and brand leaders who want to grow brands the right way — with practical frameworks, real case studies and honest insight.Applications open: Mo...

2026-01-2133 min

Does the Bible say THAT?!?SPECIAL: Merry Christmas 2025 (Reuben Lester Returns)Reuben Lester returns! Host Dave Lester and his son talk about Christmas memories, their favorites Christmas songs and movies and the birth of Jesus. They read from the Gospel of Matthew and Luke.Sources used for this Episode:*The NIrV Adventure Bible for Early Readers. Published by ZonderKidzOpening Music: Holly Jolly Christmas by Burt IvesOther Music Used: He Shall Reign Forevermore by Matt Maher (from the album: The Advent of Christmas)

2025-12-1916 min

Does the Bible say THAT?!?SERMON: Christ Who Strengthens Us (Philippians 4:10-20)This is a sermon host Dave Lester preached at Central Valley Presbyterian Church on November 23rd, 2025. He speaks on the closing credits of Philippians 4:10-20 including the Apostle Paul's contentment in all circumstances and his statement about how believers can do all things through Him who strengthens us- a profound verse that has been abused.Website for the church: https://ckpres.org/Sources used for this message:*The New International Commentary on the New Testament: Paul's Letter to the Philippians By Gordon D. Fee

2025-12-0935 min

Does the Bible say THAT?!?027: The Haunted Dream of Abram: Laura Pugh (Genesis 15:12-21)Host Dave Lester and his friend Mike Mason are joined by Laura Pugh- a wife, a mother, a teacher and an advocate for the least of these- to talk about Genesis 15:12-21. The first half of Genesis 15 involved a beautiful vision of Abram's descendants being as numerous as the night time sky. Now comes a disturbing prophetic dream of Abram's descendants being enslaved in Egypt for 400 years. On this episode, we talk slavery, the problem of suffering, views of the afterlife, ancestors and more.Sources for this episode: *The NIV Application Commentary...

2025-10-281h 20

Does the Bible say THAT?!?SPECIAL: Eucontamination and Disgust Theology: Billie Hoard and Dr. Paul HoardDave Lester is joined by authors Billie Hoard (a previous guest on the "Drunk and Naked Noah" episode) and Dr. Paul Hoard (his literal neighbor down the street) to chat about their new book: "Eucontamination: Digust Theology and the Christian Life". The book is an intersection between theological and psychological ideas and is super fascinating, contains many CS Lewis quotes and contains relevant challenges for the church in our present age. We also relate a recent news story involving Rev David Black being shot in the face with a pepper ball while protesting the government's treatment of immigrants to...

2025-10-141h 12

Veterans of Culture Wars 127: David Was Doing WHAT in Rapid Succession? Transvangelical Returns!Alycea (AKA Transvangelical) returns to the VCW to talk about her new book On Your Knees: The 69-Day Irreverent Devotional. It's equal parts funny and serious linguistic scholarship, and we have a good discussion about it. We also discuss her thoughts as a trans woman and former military member on Pete Hegseth's tenure at the so-called "Department of War".Buy the book here: https://www.transvangelical.com/on-your-kneesBluesky: @vcwpod.bsky.socialZach: @muzach.bsky.socialDave: @davelester80.bsky.socialDave's second podcast- "Does the Bible...

2025-10-021h 34

Does the Bible say THAT?!?SPECIAL: Charlie Kirk, Speech and Political ViolenceHost Dave Lester talks about the horrific murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. He also plays Charlie Kirk's ugly comments regarding race, DEI, affirmative action and more that have been called out by many people including the black community and black pastors. Analysis is offered regarding those comments. Furthermore, Dave discusses Kirk's comments about Taylor Swift's engagement and Kirk's surprising comments on the Tucker Carlson Show about Gen Z and economics.Sources Used For This Episode:**"Is Hate Speech Free Speech? What to Know After Charlie Kirk's Death?" by...

2025-09-301h 00

Does the Bible say THAT?!?026: Under the Night Time Sky with God: Mike Mason (Genesis 15:1-11)Host Dave Lester is joined again by long time friend, Mike Mason, to discuss Genesis chapter 15:1-11. We chat about Abram challenging God over his childless status. Then God makes a huge promise to Abram while ushering him outside on a clear night. The promise: Abram's descendants would be as numerous as the stars in the sky. Also talked about his acts of faith producing declarations of righteousness and the strange ritual of cutting animals in half and birds of prey being chased off. Sources used for this episode: *The NIV Application...

2025-09-161h 26

Does the Bible say THAT?!?SPECIAL: Thinking About the Bible Part 1: Writings and CanonizationOn this special episode, host Dave Lester discusses the religious impulse in humanity to create sacred Scriptures (documents that human beings for a very long time have considered inspired by God). From that foundation, Dave gives a general survey as to when the books of the Bible were written and talks about the process leading up to their canonization and then transmission down through the ages.Sources used for this episode:*The Canon of the New Testament: Its Origin, Development and Significance by Bruce M. Metzger*Misquoting...

2025-09-091h 20

Does the Bible say THAT?!?SPECIAL: My Cancer Journey (I think Everything Will be OK)Having quite the challenging year, host Dave Lester shares about his cancer diagnosis and his journey (so far) this year. He also shares some reflections about faith and a Bible passage in Acts 17 that he has thought about.Opening Music: Struttin With Some Barbeque by Louis Armstrong

2025-08-1234 min

Does the Bible say THAT?!?SPECIAL: Three Voices on the BibleOn this special episode of the podcast, host Dave Lester discusses 3 author's thoughts and views of the Bible.Sources used for this episode:*The Bible by Karen Armstrong*The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God: Why New Atheism Grew Old and Secular Thinkers are Considering Christianity Again by Justin Brierley*Womanist Midrash: A Reintroduction to the Women of the Torah and the Throne by Wilda C. GafneyOpening Music: Struttin With Some Barbeque by Louis Armstrong

2025-08-0530 min

Does the Bible say THAT?!?SPECIAL: Bible Stories and Favorite Verses: Reuben LesterOn this special episode, Dave Lester is joined by his son, Reuben! There is talk of favorite Bible stories, what kinds of Bibles Reuben reads and his favorite verse. It was so much fun!Sources used for this episode:*The NIrV Adventure Bible for Early Readers by Lawrence O Richards*The Action Bible: God's Redemptive Story by Sergio Cariello and David C. Cook*The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God: Why New Atheism Grew Old and Secular Thinkers are Considering Christianity Again by Justin Brierley

2025-07-2927 min

Does the Bible say THAT?!?025: Abram's Night Time Raid: Brent Rood (Genesis 14:13-24)Host Dave Lester is joined by his friend and former pastor, Brent Rood, to discuss the Lot kidnapping situation and Abram springing into action for the rescue. Abram leads 318 men on a daring night time raid against kings and their armies around the Dead Sea.Brent also discusses his background in fundamentalism and his views of the Bible.Sources used for this episode: *The NIV Application Commentary: Genesis by Dr. John Walton*Word Biblical Commentary: Genesis 1-15 by Gordon J. Wenham

2025-07-221h 24

Does the Bible say THAT?!?024: Ancient Warring in the Tar Pits: Mike Mason (Genesis 14:1-12)Dave Lester is again joined by Mike Mason and they explore the strange text of Genesis 14 which involves two different alliances of kings going to war with one another around the Dead Sea. And then there are tar pits! And Lot is kidnapped!Sources used for this episode: *The NIV Application Commentary: Genesis by Dr. John Walton*Word Biblical Commentary: Genesis 1-15 by Gordon J. Wenham*The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament by John H. Walton, Victor H Matthews & Mark W. Chavalas*The New International...

2025-05-221h 06

Beyond Sunday Worship Leader Podcast #356: Christian Nationalism and Worship: Faith, Politics, & Identity with Dr. Lester Ruth Today’s conversation is with Dr. Lester Ruth, a research professor of Christian Worship at Duke Divinity School. If you go back in the archives you’ll see I interviewed Lester and Swee Hong Lim around the time they released their book A History of Contemporary Praise & Worship. Lester is a worship historian. The subject of this interview is about Christian Nationalism and Worship, a new course that Lester has been teaching. I wanted to interview Lester about this because I believe it has so much relevance to our current political climate, the church, and our worship prac...

2025-05-151h 17

Beyond Sunday Worship Leader Podcast Christian Nationalism and Worship: Faith, Politics, & Identity with Dr. Lester RuthToday's conversation is with Dr. Lester Ruth, a research professor of Christian Worship at Duke Divinity School. If you go back in the archives you'll see I interviewed Lester and Swee Hong Lim around the time they released their book A History of Contemporary Praise & Worship. Lester is a worship historian. The subject of this interview is about Christian Nationalism and Worship, a new course that Lester has been teaching. I wanted to interview Lester about this because I believe it has so much relevance to our current political climate, the church, and our worship practices. Now…I...

2025-05-141h 17

Art in the Raw: A Podcast About Queer Artists E6 Reclaiming Masculinity through Art with Benjamine LesterSummary In this conversation, Benjamin Lester discusses his artistic journey, focusing on the themes of masculinity, queer identity, and storytelling through art. He shares how his personal experiences, including struggles with mental health and the support of his community, have shaped his work. Lester emphasizes the importance of reclaiming narratives within the queer community and the role of art in expressing vulnerability and resilience. He also reflects on the challenges he faces in the art world, particularly regarding acceptance and representation, and his aspirations for the future of his art and its impact on society.

2025-05-0538 min

Does the Bible say THAT?!?SERMON: The Song Of The Sea (Exodus 15:1-6)This episode is a sermon that Dave Lester preached at Central Kitsap Presbyterian Church on April 27th, 2025. The message was on Exodus 15:1-6 which is an ancient song that Israelites sang after being delivered from slavery in Egypt and crossing the Red Sea.Website for the church: https://ckpres.org/Sources used for this message:*The NIV Application Commentary: Exodus by Peter Enns*Word Biblical Commentary: Exodus by John I. Durham*The JPS Torah Commentary: Exodus by Nahum M. Sarna

2025-05-0433 min $I Can\'t Believe It\'s Worship!$

I Can't Believe It's Worship!#7 Worship vs. Performance. Finding the line (f.t. Ps David Wong)What do we really mean when we say someone is “performing” in worship? Is there a place for performance in a worship service—or does it distract from true worship?In this episode, Big Lester and Small Lester are joined by Dave, their worship pastor, in a recorded plenary discussion as they tackle the tension between platform and posture, excellence and authenticity. Join the conversation as they explore whether performance can co-exist with worship.

2025-05-0430 min

Does the Bible say THAT?!?SPECIAL: Engaging Bart Ehrman's book How Jesus Became GodIn this special episode, Dave Lester talks about Dr. Bart Ehrman's book "How Jesus Became God" which he is currently reading (at the time of recording). He gives a brief bio of Dr. Ehrman and engages his ideas about Jesus' deity and resurrection.Sources used for this episode:*How Jesus Became God: The Exaltation of a Jewish Preacher from Galilee by Bart D. EhrmanOpening Music: Struttin With Some Barbeque by Louis Armstrong

2025-05-0329 min

Does the Bible say THAT?!?SPECIAL: The Shadow of Violence: A Good Friday Reflection (Matthew 26:47-52)On this special episode, Dave Lester shares a reflection that he gave on Good Friday at his church (Central Kitsap Presbyterian Church). It was a reflection that was part of a larger presentation remembering Jesus Christ's death on the cruel cross. The reflection was based on Matthew 26:47-52 where Judas Iscariot leads a group of Roman soldiers to arrest Jesus and one of Jesus' companions cuts off a soldier's ear.Visit Central Kitsap Presbyterian Church's website: https://ckpres.org/

2025-04-1909 min

40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk.How To Make Money Your Gay Best Friend (MGBF) – David LesterFinancial uncertainty in 2025? Don’t panic—David Lester, TV money expert, coach, and author, is here to help! Known as "Your Money Gay Best Friend" (MGBF), David dishes out tough love, smart money moves, and a little fabulous flair to get your finances in check. Key lessons you'll learn: How to build a rock-solid money mindset Smart strategies for navigating financial uncertainty Why investing in FREE entertainment saves you more than just money Tune in now & get your financial glow-up! About David As Americans brace for financial uncertainty in 2025, David Lester, a proud and out TV money expe...

2025-04-1153 min

Cyber Crime Junkies Lester Chng on Running War Games Before Hackers Do It For YouThis is the story of Lester Chng, CISSP and the Art of How To Use War Games In Business.Topics discussed: how to use war games in business, understanding war game exercises in business, leveraging war games in business, how to use war games in security, how to use war games in cyber security, war games in cyber security, how war games are like table top exercises, importance of operational resilience in business, what is operational resilience.Lester’s LinkedIn profile- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesterchng/ Grab a cop...

2025-02-2848 min

The Conversation with Pastor David L. Sincere, Jr Podcast The Conversation: Lester Robert Blizzard, Fort Bend Civil Rights History The Conversation with Pastor Sincere | Fort Bend Civil Rights History with Lester Robert BlizzardDescription: Join The Conversation with Pastor Sincere as he sits down with Lester Robert Blizzard from the Fort Bend District Attorney's Office to explore the rich and often untold history of civil rights in Fort Bend County. Recorded in March 2023, this powerful discussion highlights pivotal moments, key figures, and the lasting impact of the civil rights movement on the community today.Discover how past struggles for justice continue to shape Fort Bend County and gain insights into...

2025-02-2015 min

Wealth B-Hers Build Wealth Doing What You Love with David LesterWhat separates those who thrive financially during uncertain times from those who struggle? David Lester, wealth coach and financial expert, reveals how to shift your energy from reacting to creating, unlocking financial growth and resilience. In this episode, you'll explore practical strategies for overcoming scarcity thinking, teaching kids about money, and embracing alternative investments like art and cryptocurrency. David also shares how aligning your financial goals with your passions can lead to greater fulfillment and purpose. Whether you're just starting your financial journey or looking to refine your approach, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and...

2025-01-2240 min

Does the Bible say THAT?!?SPECIAL: Christmas Reflection 2024Host Dave Lester shares a Christmas reflection for the season of 2024 while quoting from the final book by Rachel Held Evans called "Wholehearted Faith". Sources used for this episode: *Wholehearted Faith by Rachel Held Evans (with Jeff Chu) Opening Music: "The Gift of St. Cecilia" Jars of Clay from their album "Christmas Songs"

2024-12-2520 min

Does the Bible say THAT?!?SERMON: Foolishness to the Gentiles (Acts 26)In this episode, Dave Lester shares a sermon he preached out of Acts 26 at Central Kitsap Presbyterian Church on November 17, 2024. The message highlighted the Apostle Paul preaching an inclusive gospel of transformation that is foolishness to the Gentiles. Sources used for this message: *The New International Commentary on the New Testament: The Book of Acts by F.F. Bruce *New Testament Commentary: Acts by Simon J. Kistemaker Opening Music: Struttin With Some Barbeque by Louis Armstrong

2024-11-2536 min

DEAD Talks She Chose to Live After Suicide & Loss | Gabriella Lester (#182)In this courageous episode of DEAD Talks, Gabriella Lester—a renowned magician and escape artist—opens up about her raw and deeply personal journey with loss, grief, and survival. After losing her boyfriend to suicide just weeks after their breakup, Gabriella faced overwhelming emotional turmoil. She bravely shares not only that story, but also her own past suicide attempt at 16, offering a rare perspective on both losing someone to suicide and surviving it herself.With honesty and resilience, Gabriella reflects on what it means to choose life, how grief reshapes us, and the importance of finding balance in t...

2024-11-1139 min

2024-11-1142 min

Does the Bible say THAT?!?020: The Abrahamic Covenant with Ryan Egli (Genesis 12:1-9)Pastor Ryan Egli of City Line Church in Philadelphia joins the podcast to talk about the call of Abram. We discuss Abram, Sarai, Lot and their caravan leaving comfortable surroundings for the unknown land of Canaan. We also dive deep into the Abrahamic covenant and how this seismic theological idea has had ripple effects throughout history that continue to this day. Finally, Pastor Ryan challenges me on the grammatical/historical/cultural interpretation lens for this podcast while powerfully advocating for a Christocentric interpretative lens. Check out the website for City Line Church: https://citylinechurch...

2024-09-021h 35

Does the Bible say THAT?!?SERMON: Pushing Back Against Death (Acts 9:32-43)In this special episode, Dave Lester shares a sermon he preached at Central Kitsap Presbyterian Church on July 28, 2024. The passage was Acts 9:32-43 which has Peter healing Aeneas and Dorcas and an early church community pushing back against death. Visit CK Pres' website right here: https://www.ckpc.org/ Sources for this episode: *New Testament Commentary: Acts by Simon J. Kistemaker *"Stifled Grief: How the West Has it Wrong". by Michelle Steinke-Baumgard. Huffington Post. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/stifled-grief-how-the-wes_b_10243026 *Film: About...

2024-08-1336 min

Lester Holland Ministries Podcast Pick Up Your Sword, Lester HollandWelcome to our latest podcast episode, featuring the inspiring message "Pick up Your Sword" by Pastor Lester. In this episode, Pastor Lester calls us to stop running away from a defeated enemy and to fully embrace the strength of our blood covenant with God. Drawing parallels to David's fearless approach to Goliath, Pastor Lester encourages us to confront our giants with faith and confidence, declaring victory with our voices. 🔑 Key Points Covered: - Cease fleeing from a defeated foe. - Rely on the powerful covenant you have with God. - Confront your...

2024-08-0231 min

Does the Bible say THAT?!?SPECIAL: Interpreting the Genesis Creation AccountHost Dave Lester spoke at "The Word and the World: Science and the Christian Life" conference in Kitsap County on Saturday, June 8th, 2024. He did a breakout session talking about "Interpreting the Genesis Creation Account" and also discussed the interpretative lenses we have been handed from a cultural war brewing before we were born. Visit "The Word and the World" Conference web page: https://www.ckpc.org/media/series/pnqdry6/the-word-and-the-world-conference Listen to Ezra Klein interview Marilynn Robinson (author of "Reading Genesis") right here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marilynne-robinson-on-biblical-beauty-human-evil-and/id1548604447...

2024-07-0342 min

Does the Bible say THAT?!?017: The Tower of Babel with Mike Mason (Genesis 11:1-9)Guest Mike Mason joins Dave Lester to discuss the epic but sparse account of the Tower of Babel. They talk about how surprisingly subversive the story is to, perhaps, Babylonian gods of the ancient near east in favor of the true God- Yahweh. Special guests Josh Tyra and Munir William Fahmy read the Genesis 11:1-9 passage in various languages. Sources used for this episode: *The NIV Application Commentary: Genesis by Dr. John Walton *Word Biblical Commentary: Genesis 1-15 by Gordon J. Wenham *The...

2024-06-211h 45

Soul & Science: Fast Forward Your Marketing Mind Olipop Co-Founder & President David Lester | Breaking Your Way to Better Outcomes (2022)This week, we're revisiting our inspiring conversation with David Lester, Co-founder at Olipop. There’s an alchemy to relationships, including the ones between co-founders. David Lester, co-founder at good-for-you-soda company, OLIPOP, first heard about his future business partner, Ben Goodwin, while he was quitting his 10-year job at global beverage giant Diageo. His then boss thought they’d work well together. The first meeting between entrepreneurs was memorable as Ben showed up with a bag of home-made soda. The pair went on to run a kefir beverage startup, followed by OLIPOP. Packed with healthy prebiotics and a tenth the su...

2024-05-2029 min

Does the Bible say THAT?!?SPECIAL: The Futile Quest for Noah's ArkIn this special episode which is complimentary to going through the account of Noah's Ark and the Great Flood located in Genesis 6-9, host Dave Lester discusses how churches teach about Noah's Ark, talks about varying views on the scope of the great deluge and goes into detail about the truly wild accounts of people trying to search for Noah's Ark on Mount Ararat in Eastern Turkey. Buckle up! Sources for this episode: Evangelicals and Science in Historical Perspective, "A Sign for an Unbelieving Age: Evangelicals and the Search for Noah's Ark"...

2024-03-201h 38

Does the Bible say THAT?!?SPECIAL: Darren Aronofsky's Noah Movie with Eli PriceOn this special episode, Eli Price joins Dave Lester to chat about Darren Aronofsky's Noah movie which came out in 2014. Listen to Eli Price's podcast right here: https://www.establishingshotpod.com/ Watch the preview for the Noah movie right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdu10cX3pWA Opening Music: Struttin With Some Barbeque by Louis Armstrong

2024-03-0633 min

Veterans of Culture Wars 104: Warren Throckmorton on David Barton's Christian Nationalist LiesWarren Throckmorton returns to the VCW hall to talk about his new podcast Telling Jefferson Lies, a companion to the recently released updated version of his 2012 book with Michael Coulter, Getting Jefferson Right. We talk about the conservative pseudo-historian David Barton, and how he distorts history to uphold and further a White Christian Nationalist view of America. Also, Mark Driscoll shares his thoughts on the new Apple Vision Pro VR headset. Check out Professor Warren Throckmorton's work on his website: https://wthrockmorton.com/ Listen to the "Getting Jefferson Right" podcast right here...

2024-02-201h 04

Does the Bible say THAT?!?SERMON: Outcast Sermon on Luke 7:36-50In this special episode, host Dave Lester shares a sermon on Luke 7:36-50 that he preached at Central Kitsap Presbyterian Church on January 28, 2024. Central Kitsap Presbyterian Church website: http://www.ckpc.org/ Sources for this episode (Sermon): *The New Testament In Its World: An Introduction to the History, Literature and Theology of the First Christians by NT Wright and Michael F. Bird *Word Biblical Commentary: Luke 1:1-9:20 by John Nolland *The New International Commentary on the New Testament: The Gospel of Luke by...

2024-02-0736 min

Does the Bible say THAT?!?012: The Genesis Flood Part 1 with Tyler Kirkpatrick (Genesis 6:9-22)After the weird start to Genesis 6, Dave Lester and Pastor Tyler Kirkpatrick wrestle with part 1 of the Genesis Flood in the Scriptures. They discuss the character of Noah, the problem of evil (including the question of why God would want to wipe out a creation that God had previously called "very good"), they discuss universal flood vs local flood and how to read/interpret the first 11 chapters of Genesis primeval history. Tyler also shares what it is like to be a pastor in a bitterly divided time. You can read more information on Pastor...

2024-01-171h 18

Does the Bible say THAT?!?011: Sons of God and Nephilim with Lee Compson (Genesis 6:1-8)In the prelude to the Great Flood story, we encounter the "sons of God" marrying the daughters of men as well as the Nephilim. Plus God repents of making humanity and declares God is going to send a great flood? Who are the sons of God? Who are the Nephilim? What does it mean that God repented? Dave Lester tackles one of the most difficult passages in the Bible to interpret with assistance from his college and seminary friend: Pastor Lee Compson. The first guest ever on the show! Pastor Lee Compson is a...

2024-01-101h 40

Does the Bible say THAT?!?SPECIAL: A Christmas ReflectionMerry Christmas! Thank you so much for listening to this podcast! In this special episode, Dave Lester gives a Christmas reflection while drawing back to the account of the first Christmas and what that can mean for us today. Sources used for this episode: *The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey *"God’s power or human violence: The meaning of the virgin birth" by Dr. Esau McCaulley. In Religion News Service. https://religionnews.com/2022/12/21/gods-power-or-violence-the-meaning-of-the-virgin-birth/ *"The Nativity and Mission of Jesus" by Shelli M Poe. In Women in...

2023-12-2530 min

Does the Bible say THAT?!?SPECIAL: How to (Not) Solve the Problem of EvilOn this special episode, host Dave Lester discusses the problem of evil called the nastiest question that theists have to deal with. He talks about how the problem of evil is philosophically formulated, how people of faith respond to the challenge of theodicy and ends talking with Terrence Malick's all-encompassing spiritual vision of life in his film, "The Tree of Life." Sources for this episode: *Questions that Matter: An Invitation to Philosophy by Ed L. Miller *"Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion" by David Hume *"God, Freedom and Evil" by...

2023-12-2057 min

Veterans of Culture Wars 098: Chris and Mendi Tackett are For Public Schools and Against Christian NationalismAdvocates for education, Chris and Mendi Tackett join the VCW hall to talk about current attempts to weaken and dismantle the public school system. We discuss "school choice" (moving toward privatizing education) and the ramifications if that type of policy was more widely adopted. David Barton also comes up as we dialogue about his many ways to inject pseudo-history into school textbooks. Follow Chris and Mendi on Twitter: @cjtackett @mentack Check out Chris Tackett's link tree featuring information on books being removed from libraries at...

2023-11-211h 13

Does the Bible say THAT?!?008: Murder! The Cain and Abel Story (Genesis 4:1-16)The first murder in the Bible! The tragic account of Cain and Abel and the unfolding drama east of Eden. Plus, where did Cain get his wife? All of this and more on this episode of Does the Bible Say THAT?!? with David Lester. Sources for this episode: *"The Mark of Cain: Marked for Death. Marked for Life" Womanists Wading in the Word by Dr. Wil Gafney. https://www.wilgafney.com/2021/04/25/markofcain/ *Come Out My People! God's Call Out of Empire in the Bible and Beyond by Wes Howard-Brook

2023-11-151h 26

The Speed of Culture Podcast OLIPOP's Meteoritic Rise and the Future of Healthy Sodas with Co-Founder, David LesterDavid Lester, Co-Founder of OLIPOP, joins Suzy Founder and CEO Matt Britton on the latest episode of The Speed of Culture podcast in collaboration with Adweek. David shares his entrepreneurial insights on how to successfully build and scale an alternative soda brand for those in pursuit of health and well-being, affectionately termed “Happy Seekers”.Follow Suzy on Twitter: @AskSuzyBizFollow David Lester on LinkedInSubscribe to The Speed of Culture on your favorite podcast platform.And if you have a question or suggestions for the show, send us a...

2023-11-0734 min

Does the Bible say THAT?!?SPECIAL: Community Prayer on the State of the Worldin this special episode, Dave Lester offers a community prayer that he prayed on 10/08/2023 at his Presbyterian Church USA congregation that his family attends. Pray for peace.

2023-10-1105 min

Does the Bible say THAT?!?005: The Garden Of Eden (Genesis 2:4-25)In this episode, Dave Lester talks about the two creation accounts (Genesis 1 and Genesis 2) and how to think about them. He also dives deep into the text of Genesis chapter 2 discussing the Garden of Eden, the tree of Life, the tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, and the formation of Adam and Eve. Sources consulted for this episode: *Commentary on the Torah by Richard Elliott Friedman *The NIV Application Commentary: Genesis by Dr. John Walton *Word Biblical Commentary: Genesis 1-15 by Gordon J. Wenham ...

2023-10-041h 28

Does the Bible say THAT?!?004: The Creation Part Two (Genesis 1:20 Through 2:1-3)Host David Lester walks through the remainder of the creation account starting with Day 5 and closing out with God resting (the establishment of a Sabbath day). Dave also shares ideas that he is thinking about after studying and walking through the Bible's first passage. Sources for this episode: *Commentary on the Torah by Richard Elliott Friedman *The NIV Application Commentary: Genesis by Dr. John Walton *Word Biblical Commentary: Genesis 1-15 by Gordon J. Wenham *Learning to Speak God From Scratch: Why Sacred Words Are Vanishing- and...

2023-09-271h 03

Does the Bible say THAT?!?002: The Genesis of GenesisPrior to diving into the Genesis text, "Does the Bible Say THAT?" host David Lester discusses the overview of the book of Genesis including themes, structure, personalities that show up in the book and the authorship/editor/redactor questions that form a fascinating history of Genesis' composition. Sources Consulted for this episode: *"The NIV Application Commentary: Genesis" by John H Walton *"How to Read Genesis" by Tremper Longman III *The BioLogos Foundation "When Was Genesis Written and Why Does it Matter? A Brief Historical Study"...

2023-09-1345 min

Starting Small Olipop: David LesterThank you for tuning into “Starting Small'', a podcast about brand development, entrepreneurship, and innovation in the modern world. In this episode, I am joined with David Lester, co-founder of Olipop. Listen as David tells stories about how Olipop was developed with his idea of creating healthier alternatives to traditional soft drinks. Additionally, David talks about the factors within the brand’s blends, which is combined with plant-based ingredients and bold flavors. With the mission of satisfying your taste buds with health benefits, David shares the sustainability practices within OliPop as well. Join us with open minds about health bene...

2023-09-0834 min

Does the Bible say THAT?!?001: Does the Bible say THAT? IntroductionAn introduction to the podcast "Does the Bible say THAT?" by host David Lester. This is a podcast which walks through the books of the Bible asking: what does the text say and what does it mean? In this episode, Dave talks about his own history with the Bible including his conversion to Christianity as a teenager. He discusses how to define the Bible, the importance of interpreting the Bible, and how we can learn from each other while reading the Bible in community. Sources consulted for this episode: *"Encountering...

2023-09-0631 min

Late at the Lake 5.30.23: Sayang, John Wheeler, Meg Lauren, & David LesterThis episode of This Week at Late at the Lake features original work by Sayang, John Wheeler, Meg Lauren, & David Lester.@713sayang Sayang "Leftovers" @johntheplumberatx John Wheeler "Family Tree"@themusicmeg Meg Lauren "Tangerines"@justdavidmusic David Lester "You Could BeRecorded live at Late at the Lake, at Mozart's Coffee Roasters in Austin, Texas on Tuesday, May 30th, 2023, outdoors on our main stage.Get full access to unedited Late at the Lake content by becoming a Patreon subscriber! Receive shout-out in the credits, participate in fan-only polls, get...

2023-07-0626 min

The Foundr Podcast with Nathan Chan Break One Rule and Break It Hard: David Lester of OLIPOP PBCDavid Lester learned a lot from his first venture. After spending a decade in the beverage marketing industry, he teamed up with his co-founder Ben Goodwin to work on formulating a soda that’s good for you. After three years, they sold their first business but didn’t feel they’d gotten the product correct. So, they returned to their research for two years and discovered the right product market fit. In 2016, Lester and Goodwin launched OLIPOP PBC–a new kind of soda with the benefits of plant-based fiber and prebiotics. OLIPOP started in 24 independent stores in Northern California and now...

2023-05-0552 min

Beyond the Box Score Podcast Interview w/ Coach Miles Lester (Graduate Assistant at the University of Houston)Coach Miles Lester shares his journey from growing up in Kansas to becoming a PWO who earned a scholarship at Rice before transferring as a PWO at Wake Forest who earned a scholarship during his senior year - and now is currently a Graduate Assistant for Coach Kelvin Sampson's Houston Cougars. Lester moved to Wilbraham, Massachusetts in high school where he was a stand out basketball player and as a senior was named All-New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Honorable Mention. He decided to attend Rice - where he would start five of the 29 games he...

2023-04-2251 min

New Books in Caribbean Studies David Lester and Marcus Rediker, "Under the Banner of King Death: Pirates of the Atlantic, a Graphic Novel" (Beacon Press, 2023)Under the Banner of King Death: Pirates of the Atlantic, A Graphic Novel (Beacon Press, 2023) is a comic adaptation of Rediker’s now classic 2004 Villains of all Nation: Atlantic Pirates in the Golden Age, one of the foundational texts in serious pirate studies. David Leter’s art offers a graphic exploration of action, resistance, and radicalism among eighteenth-century pirates. The book dramatizes mutiny, bloody battles, and social revolution, breaking new ground in our understanding of piracy and pirate culture. Under the Banner of King Death engages the history of Atlantic slavery and the shipboard origins of democracy. Based on the docum...

2023-03-311h 04

New Books in Comics and Graphic Novels David Lester and Marcus Rediker, "Under the Banner of King Death: Pirates of the Atlantic, a Graphic Novel" (Beacon Press, 2023)Under the Banner of King Death: Pirates of the Atlantic, A Graphic Novel (Beacon Press, 2023) is a comic adaptation of Rediker’s now classic 2004 Villains of all Nation: Atlantic Pirates in the Golden Age, one of the foundational texts in serious pirate studies. David Leter’s art offers a graphic exploration of action, resistance, and radicalism among eighteenth-century pirates. The book dramatizes mutiny, bloody battles, and social revolution, breaking new ground in our understanding of piracy and pirate culture. Under the Banner of King Death engages the history of Atlantic slavery and the shipboard origins of democracy. Based on the docum...

2023-03-311h 07

Armchair Historians PART 2: Under the Banner of King Death, Marcus Rediker and David LesterSend us Fan MailPART 2listen to PART1 here:Ahoy, mateys! Anne Marie here! In this episode, we share part 2 of Anne Marie's interview with Marcus Rediker and David Lester about their graphic novel, Under the Banner of King Death. Yup, that’s right, we’re going to talk about Pirates. If you listened to our most recent mini episode, you met David and Marcus in our Let’s get Quizzical segment.Not only do we talk about egalitarian style government on the pirate ship, we also talk about the evolution of Dav...

2023-03-0134 min

Armchair Historians Under the Banner of King Death, Marcus Rediker and David Lester, Part 1Send us Fan MailAhoy, mateys! Anne Marie here! In this episode, we share part 1 of Anne Marie's interview with Marcus Rediker and David Lester about their graphic novel, Under the Banner of King Death. Yup, that’s right, we’re going to talk about Pirates. If you listened to our most recent mini episode, you met David and Marcus in our Let’s get Quizzical segment.Not only do we talk about egalitarian style government on the pirate ship, we also talk about the evolution of David and Marcus’s collaboration and how Marcus’s scholarl...

2023-02-1625 min

Veterans of Culture Wars 075: To Be Religious or Not to Be Religious: Professor David DarkProfessor and author Dr. David Dark joins the VCW hall to talk about his reframed and expanded new book "Life's Too Short to Pretend You're Not Religious". We discuss the definition of "religious" vs "spiritual but not religious", Hollywood's portrayal of Christians and/or religious people, why to "love a person is to love a process" and also that love takes a neighborhood. Buy the book here: https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9781506481661/Lifes-Too-Short-to-Pretend-You-re-Not-Religious Connect with Dr. David Dark here: On Substack: https://daviddark.substack.com/

2023-02-141h 11

The New York Information Security Meetup David Raviv | Lester Chng | UnscriptedPlease join me for another episode of unscripted. Lester Chng Chng is a cybersecurity practitioner and he currently runs an exercise program for a large North American Financial Institution covering scenarios across cybersecurity, fraud, physical security, and crisis management. Lester is a former Naval Surface Warfare Officer of the Republic of Singapore Navy where he ran the Naval Wargaming & Simulation Centre. He has leveraged his experience in military wargaming and exercises to execute exercise programs in his current role. Lester holds CISSP and PMP certifications and is an active contributor to the cybersecurity communities on LinkedIn. #cybersecurity #ve...

2023-02-0149 min

Ye Olde Crime Under the Banner of King Death with David Lester and Marcus RedikerLindsay is joined by David Lester and Marcus Rediker, the illustrator and author behind the new graphic novel “Under the Banner of King Death: Pirates of the Atlantic,” which will be released February 7, 2023.David Lester illustrated the award-winning “1919: A Graphic History of the Winnipeg General Strike.” His poster of anti-war protester Malachi Ritscher was exhibited at the Whitney Museum of American Art. He is the guitarist in the rock duo Mecca Normal.Marcus Rediker is Distinguished Professor of Atlantic History at the University of Pittsburgh. He is the author of many “histories from below,” including “Villains of Al...

2023-01-1146 min

Marketing Trends Bringing Digestive Health to the Masses with David Lester, Co-founder, OLIPOPIs it possible that the hottest health drink on the market isn’t a green juice or kombucha, but a delicious fizzy soda? Coca-Cola and Pepsi are two of the biggest and most enduring brands of all time, but there’s now a healthier alternative that’s fizzing up in the soda industry. David Lester is the Co-founder of the healthy beverage company OLIPOP, which makes tasty carbonated drinks and delicious sodas enriched with fiber and prebiotics to help with gut health. On this episode, David explains the science behind the product, and recounts the trying journey he and his co...

2022-11-0443 min

Soul & Science: Fast Forward Your Marketing Mind #23: Olipop Co-Founder & President David Lester | Breaking Your Way to Better OutcomesThere’s an alchemy to relationships, including the ones between co-founders. David Lester, co-founder at good-for-you-soda company, OLIPOP, first heard about his future business partner, Ben Goodwin, while he was quitting his 10-year job at global beverage giant Diageo. His then boss thought they’d work well together. The first meeting between entrepreneurs was memorable as Ben showed up with a bag of home-made soda. The pair went on to run a kefir beverage startup, followed by OLIPOP. Packed with healthy prebiotics and a tenth the sugar of regular, OLIPOP brilliantly markets taste, health and nostalgia while drawing 50% of revenues thro...

2022-10-2429 min

Veterans of Culture Wars 061: The Deadwood Bible: Matt Zoller SeitzMatt Zoller Seitz, Editor at Large of RogerEbert.com, joins the VCW hall to talk about "The Deadwood Bible: A Lie Agreed Upon", his new book on the HBO series Deadwood, as well as its fascinating and complex creator David Milch. We talk about grief, addiction, recovery, certainty, Terrence Malick, and Matt shares his changing thoughts on spirituality and faith while having experienced unimaginable loss. Toward the end, Matt talks a bit about encountering Wes Anderson at the beginning of his career, including being on set during the filming of Bottle Rocket. Buy "The...

2022-08-231h 44

Below the Radar Prophet Against Slavery: The Story of Benjamin Lay — with David LesterDavid Lester is the author and graphic designer of Prophet Against Slavery, Benjamin Lay: A Graphic Novel and he is the illustrator of 1919: A Graphic History of the Winnipeg General Strike. David is also the guitarist for the bands, Mecca Normal and Horde of Two. This episode explores the subject of the book, Benjamin Lay, the radical Quaker who used guerrilla theatre to shame slave owners and traders, as well as the intersection of political activism and art in David’s personal and professional history. This episode features the song “Malachi” by the band Mecca Normal. The episode ends with a look...

2022-06-1433 min

DaGRIP David Anthoni welcomes Dr. Lester McCorn, President of Clinton College, Rock Hill, SCDavid Anthoni chats with the President of Clinton College, Dr. Lester McCorn about the exciting transformation of an HBCU emerging out of Rock Hill, South Carolina. The Reverend Dr. Lester Agyei (Ahd-JAY-ee) McCorn is a visionary leader, scholar, author, activist and college president. He is the 13th President of Clinton College in Rock Hill, SC. He is a native of Worcester, Massachusetts. An alumnus of Morehouse College, Yale Divinity School and Chicago Theological Seminary, he holds the Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) from United Theological Seminary. He is currently a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph...

2022-05-0736 min

Creating A Prayer Culture For God Friday Morning Creating A Prayer Culture For God By Pastor’s Lester&Sharon Hayes, 1 Jn 3:18 (A) KJV.Friday Morning Creating A Prayer Culture For God By Pastor’s Lester&Sharon Hayes. Subject: Proof That One Really Loves God: Six Test That Proves According To What Is Written For Our Learning, 1 John 3:1-4:21 KJV. Scripture Text: 1 John 3:1-4:21 KJV. Test#4: Having A Clean Heart, 1 John 3:18-24 KJV. “Why did David ask God to “create in me a clean heart” in Psalm 51:10?” ANSWER “Who was it that prayed to God for a clean heart? It was King David! “ “Create in me a clean heart?” This is a very powerful personal prayer that we should all embrace and pray daily? What King David is...

2022-04-0146 min

The Grounded Show Grounded Show Ep. 5 - David & Jordan Pt. 2This week, the guys wrap up their discussion with David & Jordan, members of Alpha Kappa Psi at UCF. They discuss living with purpose and following the brightest path, sports and go down other rabbit holes.Follow the guys:@lester.wav@iamquincyjamal@dxviddd_ @respectthegoat_Balloon by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-grounded-show--5230050/support.

2022-01-1926 min

The Grounded Show Grounded Show Ep. 5 - David & Jordan Pt. 1This week, the guys sit down with David & Jordan, members of Alpha Kappa Psi at UCF. They discuss leaving their hometowns, distance and the night that David lost his leg and how it has strengthened his drive and purpose. We also discuss Jordan's thoughts (he was there) and how he is navigating his clothing brand (ETRNTY) in the social media era.Follow the guys:@lester.wav@iamquincyjamal@dxviddd_ @respectthegoat_Balloon by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0...

2022-01-1231 min

Know Stroke Podcast Interview with Lester Leung,MD,MSc Director Comprehensive Stroke Center Tufts Medical CenterChime In, Send Us a Text or Voice Message!Season 2 Episode 7 -Lester Y. Leung, MD, MSc Tufts MCQuick Bio:Board certified vascular & general neurologistAssistant Professor of NeurologyDirector, Comprehensive Stroke Center at Tufts Medical CenterDirector and Founder, Stroke and Young Adults (SAYA) ProgramPrincipal Investigator, Tufts Vascular Neurology Research GroupDirector, Stroke Service at MetroWest Medical CenterCo-Chair, American Heart Association-American Stroke Association Massachusetts Stroke Systems of CareThis was a real impactful episode for my co-host Mike and I as we convened late this past Sunday evening to interview board certified vascular and general neurologist, Lester Leung, MD, MSc of Tufts MC. F...

2021-11-271h 07

New Books in Comics and Graphic Novels David Lester, "Prophet Against Slavery: Benjamin Lay, A Graphic Novel" (Beacon Press, 2021)Who is the most fascinating historical figure that you have never heard of? David Lester and Marcus Rediker make a good case that it was Benjamin Lay. Based on Rediker’s 2017 The Fearless Benjamin Lay: The Quaker Dwarf Who Became the First Revolutionary Abolitionist, Lester has created a moving, engaging, and eye-opening graphic novel. Lay embodied inter-sectional resistance centuries before the term was coined. In the 18th century he not only fought against slavery and condemned racism but supported women’s rights, criticized class disparities, and promoted the human treatment of animals. Lay was a vegetarian who lived in a humb...

2021-11-1055 min

Veterans of Culture Wars EPISODE REPLAY: Biblical Porn- Jessica Johnson on Mars Hill Church and Mark DriscollRevisiting our conversation with Jessica Johnson, a professor (at William and Mary College) and author of "Biblical Porn: Affect, Labor and Pastor Mark Driscoll's Evangelical Empire". We talk about her anthropology work at Mars Hill Church in Seattle (from 2006-2008) which resulted in the definitive book about that megachurch. Zach and Dave have shared their stories about being a part of Mars Hill Church in past episodes so this is an exploration of the megachurch's history, teachings and culture. Jessica also shares about her current work on Jerry Falwell Jr and explains her developing thoughts on the culture war.

2021-09-211h 35

Veterans of Culture Wars 032: Gregory Thornbury on Christian Rock Pioneer Larry Norman and Critical Kayfabe TheoryLarry Norman biographer Gregory Alan Thornbury (Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music) joins the podcast to talk about the godfather of Christian rock music and the larger Jesus Movement that he inspired and later disavowed. He also talks about Critical Kayfabe Theory, a way of interpreting the actions of public figures like Mark Driscoll through the lens of professional wrestlers, who have a strict code of staying in character, and what happens when things go off script. Get a copy of "Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music: Larry N...

2021-08-311h 37

Veterans of Culture Wars 024: Dave is Wrong. Shrek is Not a Good Movie.Zach and Dave are back from a break! Zach presses Dave on whether he is still an Evangelical. Zach discusses what he has been learning about religious trauma. Both hosts talk about their favorites movies of 2020 and argue about whether "Shrek" is a good movie (this is still not a debate show, but there are some assertions that require a response, evidence that demands a verdict). The latest with the Southern Baptist Denomination is discussed as well. Topics mentioned on the Pod: -Dr. Russell Moore's leaked letter addressed to SBC executives: https://relig...

2021-06-151h 17

El Jazzensor El Jazzensor 111. David Sanborn¡Vótame en los Premios iVoox 2026! La primera emisión de El Jazzensor se abrió con un tema de David Sanborn, y no fue por causalidad. David nos gusta mucho, muchísimo, desde hace muchos años. Hemos ido retrasando el episodio dedicado a su música pero, por fin, ha llegado el día. Se nos ha quedado corto, porque después más de 50 años de carrera, 25 discos y más de 500 colaboraciones con otros artistas, era imposible resumir su talento en 60 minutos. Escuchamos a: Michael Kamen (Concerto For Sanborn And Orchestra. 3rd Movement); David Sanborn (The Peeper...

2021-06-101h 00

Dysrupt Healthcare Podcast How to Win, Win, Win in Healthcare, with David ContornoLester interviews David Contorno, Founder & CEO of E Powered Benefits, to cover topics related to why the US healthcare system is failing physicians, employers, as well as employees, and their families. With over 20 years of experience in the employee benefits space, David provides listeners with several first-hand accounts of patients receiving top-quality care for a fraction of the price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2021-05-2636 min

Creating A Prayer Culture For God School Of Healing By Pastor Lester Hayes:First Medicine The Word, Proverbs 4:19-27 KJVSchool Of Healing:By Pastor Lester Hayes Subject:Take God’s Word First As Medicine For Health And Healing! Scripture Text:Proverbs 4:1-27 KJV. Proverbs 4:1-27 KJV. “Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend (pay attention), to know understanding. Solomon here makes reference in the Scripture Text to what he had been taught by his father; King David where David taught him, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭119:105‬ ‭KJV‬‬ https://www.bible.com/1/psa.119.105.kjv. Remember Solomon says, he learned Wisdom from his father in the Text! Proverbs 4:19-27 KJV, 19. The way of...

2021-03-281h 34

Creating A Prayer Culture For God Sunday Morning:School Of Healing! Pastor Lester Hayes.Sunday Morning:School Of Healing! Pastor Lester Hayes. Subject: Spiritual Healing And Deliverance The Result Of The Sent Word! Text: Psalms 107:1-43 KJV. Remember healing is both physically and Spiritually! So what about the spiritual analogy, when a sick soul has no appetite for the milk or meat of God’s word, it shows that spiritual death is near. This be the case then surely physical death is just around the corner awaiting an opportunity to pounce on the weak in the faith and what the Word of God says! As usual! We may pray about our bodily pains and we...

2021-03-0755 min

Veterans of Culture Wars 011: Toque and Nail: Joel Heng Hartse on Christian Indie Music and Canadian EvangelicalismAuthor and Professor (at Simon Fraser University) Joel Heng Hartse joins the pod to talk about the world of Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) with highlights into the indie CCM music scene in the 1990s when many of us came of age. We also discuss the differences between Canadian Evangelicalism and American Evangelicalism. Joel is the author of "Sects, Love and Rock & Roll: My Life on Record (Experiences in Evangelicalism)" which you can get a copy of here: https://wipfandstock.com/sects-love-and-rock-roll.html. His work has also been featured in Image, Christianity Today, Beliefnet, Paste, Christ & Pop Culture an...

2021-01-261h 27

Veterans of Culture Wars 009: The Mars Hill Church Episode: Interview with Author and Professor Jessica JohnsonJessica Johnson, a professor (at William and Mary College) and author of "Biblical Porn: Affect, Labor and Pastor Mark Driscoll's Evangelical Empire", joins the pod to talk about her anthropology work at Mars Hill Church in Seattle (from 2006-2008) which resulted in the definitive book about that megachurch. Zach and Dave have shared their stories about being a part of Mars Hill Church in past episodes so this is an exploration of the megachurch's history, teachings and culture. Jessica also shares about her current work on Jerry Falwell Jr and explains her developing thoughts on the culture war.

2020-12-081h 35

David Richard Gallery Podcasts Lester Rapaport “Awakening” Gallery Talk with David Eichholtz - Part 3David Richard Gallery is pleased to present Awakening, the gallery’s second solo exhibition for New York artist, Lester Rapaport. The presentation includes 14 paintings: eight square canvases from a new series, Into The Mystery, completed in 2020 and six from an earlier series of shaped canvases, Gifts to the Universe, painted in 1988 and 1989.

2020-11-2118 min

David Richard Gallery Podcasts Lester Rapaport “Awakening” Gallery Talk with David Eichholtz - Part 2David Richard Gallery is pleased to present Awakening, the gallery’s second solo exhibition for New York artist, Lester Rapaport. The presentation includes 14 paintings: eight square canvases from a new series, Into The Mystery, completed in 2020 and six from an earlier series of shaped canvases, Gifts to the Universe, painted in 1988 and 1989.

2020-11-2133 min

David Richard Gallery Podcasts Lester Rapaport “Awakening” Gallery Talk with David Eichholtz - Part 1David Richard Gallery is pleased to present Awakening, the gallery’s second solo exhibition for New York artist, Lester Rapaport. The presentation includes 14 paintings: eight square canvases from a new series, Into The Mystery, completed in 2020 and six from an earlier series of shaped canvases, Gifts to the Universe, painted in 1988 and 1989.

2020-11-1730 min

The Orbital Mechanics Podcast Episode 284: DOWNLINK--Mark LesterSpaceflight news— Rocket lab aims to recover booster (spacenews.com) (aerospaceamerica.aiaa.org) (rocketlabusa.com)Short & Sweet— Spacebit doesn’t hate wheels, but does love sharing data. (spacenews.com)— Galactic Energy reaches orbit. (spacenews.com)— Virgin Galactic enters final testing phase before operations. (spacenews.com)— The Curse of Scrubtober Ends. (americaspace.com) (spacenews.com)Interview--Mark Lester, President & CEO, Alaska Aerospace Corporation— akaerospace.com— witter.com/alaskaaerospace— linkedin.com/in/mark-d-lesterThis week in SF history— 11 Nov, 1982. STS-5, th...

2020-11-111h 41

Truthiverse Episode 11: What Really Makes You Ill? with Dawn Lester and David ParkerDavid and Dawn's StoryDawn Lester and David Parker spent over ten years uncovering the real reasons that people become ill - using an unbiased and logical approach that enabled them to follow the evidence with open minds.The results of their investigation are revealed in their ground-breaking book, What Really Makes You Ill? Why Everything You Thought You Knew About Disease is Wrong.You'll Learn:The shocking true cause of the "Black Plague" of the Middle AgesWhat happens to Big pHarma if you take "germs" awayWhat a medical "weasel word" is

2020-09-241h 00

HALO Talks: Elevating Wellness Lester Morales, CEO, Next Impact"Most people back their way into the insurance business . . . but I got into it on purpose," jokes Lester Morales, Founder of Next Impact. Lester's family was one of the 67% of bankruptcies caused by healthcare expenses. "We were a normal, middle class, family. We were there. This shouldn't have happened. It's absolutely a broken system and I played at the highest levels," he continues. In this wide ranging discussion on the "misalignment of incentives" that pervades the industry, Lester talks about how things can change, what his firm does to save employers and employees hundreds of thousands of dollars while still...

2020-08-0642 min

Radio Moments - Conversations Alex Lester - BBC Radio 2 and local radio presenterHe was the jobbing BBC local radio presenter who was to end up spending thirty years at Radio 2, watching the network evolve from its Light legacy to the present day. In this hour of #radiomoments ‘Conversations’, Alex Lester tells of the eccentric early days of BBC local radio; the challenging debut for commercial radio; and the people with whom he shared his years on the UK’s biggest radio station. He opens up about the end of his Radio 2 years - and life beyond. From crazy disc jockey names to old studio technology; vacillating management approac...

2019-04-091h 00

Austin Art Talk Dameon Lester - Serene Disturbance"I had never been to a glacier. I had this vision of them being these giant massive things that were just there. I never really thought about how much of a living organism they are. Growing and retreating, melting, and expanding and changing. When we went on hikes on the glacier the pathway changes constantly because of the nature of the glacier and the route. With climate change these things that have been around for thousands of years are disappearing. This object I thought was a permanent structure has this really ephemeral, impermanent quality." How would...

2018-10-0650 min