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The Great and Secret KnowledgeDoctor WhoDis Season Two, Episode 6 "The Interstellar Song Contest" with Jessie Rye In this exciting episode, Jessie Rye and Jeff are back to discuss Season Two, Episode 6 of Doctor Who on Disney Plus, "The Interstellar Song Contest"! It's a delightful conversation full of wacky clips and more predictions than you can shake a Dugga Doo proboscis at! Join our Discord server and get to know the fam! https://discord.gg/vtJnpkhd Jeff's podcasts Shattered Worlds RPG Everything is Awesome with Jeff and ? Omniversal Escapades (Jeff’s livestreaming RPG show) ...2025-05-272h 52
Rooted in Wellness with Mona Sharma52. This is How you Heal Through Discomfort (Not More Protocols) with Jeff KrasnoWhen your wellness routine starts to feel like another item on your to-do list, when fasting, cold plunges, and supplement stacks feel more depleting than nourishing…it might be time to reassess what “healing” really means.In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Krasno, founder of Commune and author of Good Stress, to reframe how we think about stress, balance, and true vitality. We explore how chronic stress impacts your biology, why “healthy” habits sometimes backfire, and how practices like breathwork, stillness, and even discomfort can reconnect you to your body and build lasting resilience.If you’ve eve...2025-05-211h 26
9 Chickweed Rage041: Welcome to the Sex Toilet, Matt Fraction!Matt Fraction really should be writing the new Batman comic, but instead he made the mistake of wondering, "What exactly is this comic strip Jeff and Brooke are talking about?" It's a dangerous question to pose to yourself. Even more so, as Matt discovered, if one makes the mistake of Googling this comic strip. It kind of opens a Pandora's box. Which is what happened, and the next thing Matt knew, he was reading years' worth of Chickweed Lanes. Seriously guys, he took pages of notes! After the deep immersion, he agreed to join us on the podcast to...2025-03-162h 13
The Screenplay Lab009 - The Brutalist (Corbet & Fastvold)Join us for a riveting exploration of THE BRUTALIST, the film that has stormed the Oscars with ten nominations, including Best Original Screenplay, Best Picture, and Best Director. In this episode, we dissect the genius of Brady Corbet and Mona Fastvold’s screenplay, an intense period drama that goes beyond mere architectural discourse to challenge the very fabric of the American Dream. What we’ll cover: ✅ Screenwriting: Brady Corbet and Mona Fastvold’s visionary writing that's as bold and uncompromising as the brutalist structures that frame this narrative. ✅ Narrative Architecture: How the screenplay constructs a...2025-03-0133 min
The Jeff Macolino Podcast217 - Macolino Weekly Roundup - Jan 31, 2025New Format for the end of the week! Jeff and Isabella review some big news from the week. This week they discuss test scores, Chinese AI, The Mona Lisa and a Trump Executive Order.
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The New Jazz ArchiveE01 Jazz and the Visual ArtsYou can’t listen to a painting or see a song, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t really interesting places where the worlds of jazz and art overlap. We’ll explore jazz’s connection to the arts with a look at the criss-crossing paths of jazz and the visual arts with Dr. Robert O’Meally, discussing how the worlds of art and music collided during the Harlem Renaissance, explore the life and art of the jazz painter Romare Bearden, and take a look at the life and work of iconic jazz photographer William Gottlieb.
Episode Tra...2025-01-2859 min
JeffMara PodcastNeuroscientist Discovers Proof Spiritual Phenomena - Dr. Mona SobhaniPodcast guest 999 is the author Dr. Mona Sobhani, who holds a doctorate in neuroscience from the University of Southern California and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Vanderbilt University with the MacArthur Foundation Law and Neuroscience Project. She writes about science & spirituality, the psychedelic renaissance, altered states of consciousness, and the transpersonal. She is co-founder of Exploring Consciousness, a community of curious scientists who are seeking to understand consciousness, spirituality, and the nature of our reality. She also served as a scholar for the Saks Institute for Mental Health Law, Policy, and Ethics. Her work has been featured in the...2024-06-0654 min
Big Gay Fiction PodcastBrad Gooch Discusses His "Radiant" Biography of Artist Keith HaringJeff & Will kick off this episode discussing books that Jeff's recently read including "A Different Kind of Brave" by Lee Wind, "Mona of the Manor" by Armistead Maupin, and "Radiant: The Life and Line of Keith Haring" by Brad Gooch. Brad then joins Jeff to discuss "Radiant," a biography that explores the life of artist Keith Haring from his earliest drawings through his death in 1990 at age 31. Brad talks about why he wanted to write this book, the fascinating research and interviews that he did, as well as the history he shares with Haring and 1980s New...2024-03-111h 09
Jeff Gees' Spice and MoreJeff Gees' Spice Sat 12-11-2022 live on Pressure Radio #134Twolegs - Introducing
Djeff - Difficult feat Josh Milan (Extended Mix)
Kai Sheen - Feeling Love (Oliver Bach's Soulful Mix)
Babs Presents - Nothing Changes
Babs Presents - Focus
Kyodai - Ostianato
Jo Paciello - Jazz Noir (Original Mix)
Ananda Project, Gaelle Adisson - Cascades Of Colour (Unreleased Manoo Dubalternative)
Fizzikx - Afrika Journey (Original Mix)
J.A.E. - Love Me Right (Yoruba Soul Mix)
The African Sunset Project ft Morris Revy - AKANCHA (Original Mix)
Saison, Miss Yankey - Making Shapes (Original Instrumental Mix)
Kerri Chandler...2022-11-121h 58
The Social PodcastEpisode 1 - Brother JeffJoin host Mona Cedillo, co-host Jason "Big J" McBride and guest Brother Jeff as we discuss unity, what it looks like and how the powerful impact it can have within communities.2022-07-1555 min
Surrey BC Real Estate PodcastShould I Buy A Strata In The Fraser Valley ? - Feat. Mona Arora - British Columbia Real Estate Podcast Episode 25Should I Buy A Strata In The Fraser Valley ? - Feat. Mona Arora - British Columbia Real Estate Podcast Episode 25 Timestamps ⏰:00:01- Jeff Chadha Does The Intro With Mona Arora From Strata Queens 00:44 - Jeff Chadha Asks Mona Arora About Upcoming Developments/Projects Coming And Presales03:14 - Jeff Chadha And Mona Arora Talk About How Clients Can Secure A Presale Unit08:45 - What Should A Buyer Do Before Buying A Presale ?11:05 - Mona Arora Talks About The Importance Of Strata Documents15:35 - Jeff Chadha Talks To Mona A...2022-02-2518 min
Surrey BC Real Estate Podcast7 things you NEED to know BEFORE you move to SURREY BC - BC Real Estate Podcast Episode 13⏰ Timestamps ⏰:00:05 - Introduction By Ricky J And Jeff Chadha From The British Columbia Real Estate Podcast Episode 1301:29 - Ricky J and Jeff Chadha Go Over 7 things you NEED to know BEFORE you move to SURREY BC 04:32 - We Have A Camera Problem :( But The Audio Still Works :)16:14 - Ricky J and Jeff Chadha Talk About Crime In Surrey BC And Surrey BC Having A Stigma About it19:23 - Jeff Chadha Talks About Surrey BC Being A Great Place To Invest26:22 - Mona Arora From www.strataqueens.com Calls Into The British Columbia Real Estate P...2021-10-1429 min
Jeff Gees' Spice and MoreJeff Gees' Spice Sat 04-09-2021 live on Pressure Radio #107St Germain - Rose Rouge (Nightmares on Wax Remix)
Reel People & Jag - Second Guess (2021 Remastered Version)
E.O.L. Soulfrito - Upright Love (Louie Vega Kat Mix)
Louie Vega, Leroy Burgess, The Universal Robot Band, Patrick Adams - Barely Breaking Even (Louie Vega Expansions NYC Vamp Dub with Mo Backgrounds)
Mindstreet, Andrea Love - Love Is The Light (DJ Spinna Galactic Soul Remix)
Mr. Ali - Imagine Freedom (Glenn Underground Rmx)
Ralf GUM, Kenny Bobien - The Only Way (Ralf GUM Main Mix)
Atjazz, Dominique Fils-Aime - See-Line Woman (Main Mix)
...2021-09-042h 55
Global Investment VoiceDispelling Direct Pooled Project ConcernsMona, Rebecca and Mark are joined by FIVE leaders of various opportunities to discuss direct pooled project and dispel common concerns.
Projects and people appearing in this episode include:1. Silvercare Nursing & Rehabilitation Center – Dr. Xiaobin Li & Jeff Wang 2. Houston EB-5 – Roberto Contreras3. Tesla Direct Pooled Project – Robert Pearson4. The Catskills Hotel/NYC Restaurants EB5 – Vishal Dhar5. Tada – Krishna Garimella
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Global Investment VoiceDispelling Direct Pooled Project ConcernsMona, Rebecca and Mark are joined by FIVE leaders of various opportunities to discuss direct pooled project and dispel common concerns.Projects and people appearing in this episode include:1. Silvercare Nursing & Rehabilitation Center – Dr. Xiaobin Li & Jeff Wang 2. Houston EB-5 – Roberto Contreras3. Tesla Direct Pooled Project – Robert Pearson4. The Catskills Hotel/NYC Restaurants EB5 – Vishal Dhar5. Tada - Krishna GarimellaHave a topic or question you would like covered on a future episode of EB-5 Investment Voice? Let us know over at https://mshahlaw.com/contact-us/ or using the contact details below.2021-09-0245 min
The Uncle Jeff Basketball PodcastEpisode 02: "The Benjamin David Simmons Trade Machine"We discuss the Western Conference Finals and Eric's take on "Playoff P" and the series. Thoughts on the Nets and the Jazz being ousted. Philly's conundrum with Ben Simmons and best trade scenarios for the Aussie with no Shotty. Longer episode, but worth the listen! Also, it's the Uncle Jeff Basketball Podcast, not the Jeff Green Basketball Podcast... cuz of copyright laws or something.Free Range by Mona Wonderlick soundcloud.com/monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: bit.ly/-free-rangeMusic promoted by Audio Library youtu.be/Xcqt...2021-06-2553 min
Jeff Gees' Spice and MoreJeff Gees' Spice Sat 19-06-2021 live on Pressure Radio #101The Avalanches - Everyday
Bah Samba - Let the Drums Speak (Harvey Lindo Edit)
Steve Arrington - Nobody Else but You (OPOLOPO Remix)
Elements Of Life, Lisa Fischer, Cindy Mizelle - Into My Life (Louie Vega Roots Mix)
Atjazz, Fred Everything - Back Together (AtJazz's Interpretation)
Djeff Afrozila Feat. Ron Carroll - Love Vibration (Richard Earnshaw Remix)
Silvia Zaragoza, Tantra Zawadi - Natural Magic (Mr.Eclectic Isigq Remix)
Tim Deluxe - Feelings (Ice Cream Dub)
Lux Experience - Your Luv
Pam Weathers - Believe Reloaded (Red) (TheFREEZproject SoulDeep Remix)
Brutha...2021-06-192h 58The Uncle Jeff Basketball PodcastEpisode 01: "Uncle Jeff"We're back with another episode of the newly dubbed "Uncle Jeff Basketball Podcast"! We talk about a player who has played for the Clippers, Nets, and Jazz during his storied career... Jeff Green! Also in this episode, we talk about the latest happenings in the NBA, including the NBA Playoffs and the NBA All-Defensive Team!Free Range by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlickCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/-free-rangeMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/XcqtbhIc1ZQ--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/ap2021-06-1641 minGlobal Investment VoiceBreaking News: COVID Upsets TEA Designations with Jeff Carr.Mona and Mark are joined by Jeff Carr to discuss how COVID has affected some Targeted Employment Area Designations
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Global Investment VoiceBreaking News: COVID Upsets TEA Designations with Jeff Carr.Mona and Mark are joined by Jeff Carr to discuss how COVID has affected some Targeted Employment Area DesignationsHave a topic or question you would like covered on a future episode of EB-5 Investment Voice? Let us know over at https://mshahlaw.com/contact-us/ or using the contact details below.Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.comTo discover the show notes on this episode as well as other topics, information, and resources; please head over to https://mshahlaw.com/Podcast/2021-05-0628 min
Bloody Athenaeum (Stories from the dark archives)DIY Writer #23 Mona KabbaniMona is an Author, Book Reviewer, Podcaster, horror addict, and has a large Instagram following. I first noticed her profile because she reviews a massive amount of books on both Instagram and Goodreads. I had a great time chatting with her and finding out more about her book and future writing plans.
Mona Kabbani released The Bell Chime on 9/2/2020 with another book coming out in February.
Her podcast is called Unbearable Scares.
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2020-11-0949 min
Jeff Gees' Spice and MoreJeff Gees' - Spice Sat 24 10 2020 Live on Pressureradio.com # 77Jaidene Veda, Zulumafia, Bailey - If This Is Love (Original Mix)
Kaznova Ft. Rona Ray - Look What You've Done (Rocco Rodamaal Rework)
Jihad Muhammed Brutha Basil - Listen (BTD Remix)
DJ Disciple & Borqua Bandits Ft. Guida De Palma - Midnight Expresso (Doug Gomez Merecumbe Soul Remix)
Terry Hunter, Muzikman Edition, Emskee - Season Of The Witch (Terry Hunter Main)
Distant People, Mona Bode - Time (Soul Renegades Remix)
Blind Truth feat Tata And Toney - Why Can't We See (Soulmagic Remix)
Underground Ministries, Kenny Bobien - I Shall Not Be Moved (Duce...2020-10-241h 58Global Investment VoicePanel Discussion: COVID-19’s Impact on EB-5On this episode, Mona and Mark are joined by Ron Klasko, Carolyn Lee, and Jeff Carr for a specail hour long panel disucssion on COVID-19’s Impact on EB-5
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Global Investment VoicePanel Discussion: COVID-19’s Impact on EB-5On this episode, Mona and Mark are joined by Ron Klasko, Carolyn Lee, and Jeff Carr for a specail hour long panel disucssion on COVID-19’s Impact on EB-5Have a topic or question you would like covered on a future episode of EB-5 Investment Voice? Let us know over at http://mshahlaw.com/contact-us/ or using the contact details below.Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.comTo discover the show notes on this episode as well as other topics, information, and resources; please head over to https://MShahLaw.com/Podcast/2020-04-2352 min
Extra FantasticaLos Medleys 9_Wish you were here. Pink FloydEmitido en Radio 3 Extra el 22/7/2014.
Dirección: Mona León Siminiani.
Wish you were here, según muchos artistas:
PINK FLOYD; CATHERINE WHEEL; SPARKLEHOUSE, THOM YORKE; ORLEYA; LIONEL COHEN; MIKE MASSÉ feat. JEFF HALL; RASPUTINA; ED SHEERAN, RICHARD JONES, NICK MASON, MIKE RUTHERFORD & DAVID ARNOLD; ANDRÉS CALAMARO; ARIZONA BABY & LOS CORONAS; HUMAN DRAMA; KRIS McKAY.
Original: PINK FLOYD, 1975.2020-02-1103 minGlobal Investment VoiceThe Impact of TEA Changes in the New Regs with Economist Jeff CarrHow will the new rules around Target Employment Areas (TEAs) impact the EB-5 program? On this episode, Mona and Mark are joined by Jeff Carr to explain the intent behind the changes to TEA designations and their potential unintended consequences. Listen in to understand how shifting the responsibility for determining TEA away from states to USCIS caseworkers will impact the program.
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Phone: 212-233...2019-10-2300 min
Global Investment VoiceThe Impact of TEA Changes in the New Regs with Economist Jeff CarrHow will the new rules around Target Employment Areas (TEAs) impact the EB-5 program? On this episode, Mona and Mark are joined by Jeff Carr to explain the intent behind the changes to TEA designations and their potential unintended consequences. Listen in to understand how shifting the responsibility for determining TEA away from states to USCIS caseworkers will impact the program.Have a topic or question you would like covered on a future episode of EB-5 Investment Voice? Let us know over at http://mshahlaw.com/contact-us/ or using the contact details below.Phone: 212-233-74732019-10-2330 min
Negra y Criminal_Casos realesCaso Real 34_ Jeffrey Dahmer, el carnicero de Milwaukee_El abismo (Negra y Criminal)Emitido en Podium Podcast el 2/3/2018. (T4- E53)
“Cerdos”, así llamaba Jeffrey Dahmer a sus víctimas. Diecisiete hombres autoestopistas de los que se enamoraba el carnicero de Milwaukee y de los que abusó, asesinó y descuartizó. Dahmer reconoció también haber practicado la necrofilia y el canibalismo. Joven, rubio y gran seductor, lo tenía todo para ser el monstruo más bello y retorcido del siglo XX.
Mónica González Álvarez es la periodista encargada de traernos el primer caso real de esta cuarta temporada de ‘Negra y Criminal’. Jeffrey Dahmer se excitaba masturbándose sobre las entrañas de sus vícti...2019-09-0943 min
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastRevisiting Forgiveness - To Eff or Not to EffBecause the topic is worth repeating, the team is revisiting forgiveness. Previously, way back in episode 73, Jeff and Mel (aka Mona) came to the conclusion that forgiveness and reconciliation are not at all synonymous. This time around, Jeff, Allen, Bonnie and Rajeev explore humanity’s need for forgiveness, individually and communally. They consider the relationship between forgiving and “letting go” of harms done or wounds inflicted. This leads the conversation to God’s role in forgiveness. Jeff acknowledges the baggage that words like “forgiveness” and “sin” tend to carry, especially for those migrating out of fundamentalist and evangelical backg...2019-08-061h 08Global Investment VoiceThe Economic Impact of the EB-5 Regional Center Program with Jeff CarrBecause policymakers have failed to act, the EB-5 Regional Center program continues to face a great deal of uncertainty. Today, Mona and Mark are joined by Jeff Carr of Economic & Policy Resources, Inc. to discuss the EPR report on the economic impact of EB-5 Regional Center projects and his aim to inspire lawmakers to extend the program long-term. Listen in for insight around how the report was put together and learn about the wide range of industries and regions that benefit from the EB-5 Regional Center program.
If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out...2019-04-0300 min
Global Investment VoiceThe Economic Impact of the EB-5 Regional Center Program with Jeff CarrBecause policymakers have failed to act, the EB-5 Regional Center program continues to face a great deal of uncertainty. Today, Mona and Mark are joined by Jeff Carr of Economic & Policy Resources, Inc. to discuss the EPR report on the economic impact of EB-5 Regional Center projects and his aim to inspire lawmakers to extend the program long-term. Listen in for insight around how the report was put together and learn about the wide range of industries and regions that benefit from the EB-5 Regional Center program.If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to...2019-04-0329 min
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastLoving Haters In the Trump Era - With the Artist Formerly Known as MonaHow does loving haters work in the Trump era? A year and a half into Donald Trump’s presidency, what do we see when we look across the aisle? Jeff and Allen welcome back Mel (The artist formerly known as Mona) to revisit episode 90, in which they resist cheap peace, struggle with the tension of loving those who vilify the vulnerable, and wonder aloud about the lack of practical vision for the beloved community. Inside you’ll hear about Narcissism, conflict resolution, neuroscience research on political motivation, protest, the Christian Right, neoliberal shortcomings, and, to cap it all off, a rou...2018-08-211h 10
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastWhy Christian Hegemony is Bad News for Christianity - Mona Drops By For a VisitMona returns to the booth for a discussion on Christian hegemony and its negative impact on Christianity. There are those that believe the United States is, and should continue to be, a Christian nation. However, what makes a nation Christian? Who decides what form of Christianity becomes the dominant form? Have we really ever been a Christian nation? These are some of the questions Jeff, Mona & Allen explore this week. The episode finishes with the crew indulging in meaningless arguments in a round of Pursuit of the Trivial. Conversation on Christian Hegemony (01:09) Pursuit of the Trivial...2018-01-161h 16
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastReconciling the Past - From Deconstruction to ReconnectionWhat do we do with our Evangelical roots in reconciling the past? How do we navigate our former relationships? Jeff and Allen review their own efforts to reconnect and reframe at this point in their journeys through the post-evangelical wilderness and offer a few ideas that have helped them immensely along the way. And in the spirit of reflection, they name the top three things from their childhoods that didn’t hold up so well. Reconciling the Past Conversation (01:00) Top 3 Things From Our Childhood That Did Not Age Well Segment (43:52) REL...2017-11-071h 01
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastContinuity, Abstinence, Transition - We Kissed Hiatus GoodbyeFreshly back in your feed after seven months. Jeff and Allen discuss their work and the return of the podcast, Mona responds to a listener question about abstinence, and Allen gives important news on the personal front. Opening Catch Up Session (00:11) Listener Response, Mona’s Thoughts on Abstinence (13:36) Allen’s Shares His Personal Journey (48:35) Closing Remarks (53:38) RELEVANT LINKS From Our Opening Catch Up Session Divine Cinema (Podcast) Past Divine Cinema Episodes (aka Divine Prequels): Christian Mingle The Movie – A Divine SINema Review – 099 (Irenicast Episode) Kirk Cameron’s Saving Christmas Review – Divine SINema...2017-09-0557 min
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastPast, Present and Future - Irenicast LiveIn our 100th episode, we take time to reflect on the past, present and future of the show. Jeff, Mona and Allen share about who they were when the show started and reflect on what’s changed. They also share their favorite episodes and segments with other listeners who tuned in for our live recording on Facebook. ANNOUNCEMENTS After 100 straight weeks of episodes, Irenicast will be taking a bit of a break. We will have an occasional episode over the next coming weeks, but not on a weekly basis until we return from our br...2017-01-311h 01
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastPrisons of Our Own Making - God Have Mercy on the Criminal Justice SystemMass incarceration has reached truly astounding levels in the land of the free and home of the brave and its criminal justice system. Jeff, Mona & Allen discuss the newly released documentary 13th, various social and historical factors behind the growth of the prison industrial complex, specifics like mandatory minimum sentencing, generalities around criminality, the image of God, ministry of Jesus, and much more. The segment in this episode consists of “crazy laws” which are somehow still on the books. Criminal Justice System Conversation (00:30) Crazy Laws Segment (53:22) ANNOUNCEMENTS End J...2016-12-201h 06
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastEngaging Video Game Culture - Evangelism, Exercise and ExcessVideo games are a prominent part of the American landscape and are only becoming more accessible with the advent of mobile gaming. Jeff, Mona and Allen discuss the possible ways in which video games and video game culture can cause, or encourage, good and bad behaviors. The attempted co-opting of the gaming space by evangelicals, using games for positive real life benefits and gamergate are all touched on during the conversation. The episode finished by transitioning into a light-hearted affair as each host discusses their favorite video games. Engaging Video Game Culture Conversation (00:46) Favorite Video Game...2016-12-1358 min
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastUnderstanding Rape Culture - Where it Comes From and How to Discuss ItUnderstanding rape culture is a vital issue today. What is rape culture? What reality does it reflect? When did it begin? Who is responsible for creating it? This week Jeff, Mona and Allen take on the difficult topic of rape culture and discuss it from both male and female perspectives. They also discuss theologies of sexuality and ending dominance, with an honest conversation about what the Bible may or may not offer for a contemporary sexual ethic. In the effort to take a break from heavy conversation, the team ends with a game of Sort of Scattergories. Understa...2016-11-151h 10
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastCompassion Fatigue - A Psalm of IrenicastOn the dawn of election day 2016 Jeff, Mona and Allen discuss compassion fatigue. What do you do when you’re tired of caring? When you’re tired of believing anything is going to change? These are questions many people who desire to be a part of a bigger solution face. And although no one really has the answers, it helps to talk about it and know we are not alone in our occasional desire to give up. And since it is election day we close out the episode with our own exercise in democracy in a segment called Biblical Elections...2016-11-081h 04
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastAre Young Males Disengaging from Society? - The Case of the the Incredible Disappearing MenIn a conversation geared more toward culture than faith Jeff, Mona and Allen explore why young males are disengaging from society. Far from an agreeable conversation about things we can do to reverse this trend, this episode focused on nuanced disagreement about its primary causes. Between video games, easy access to pornography, education, economic factors and a host of other causes, is there a primary one? And more importantly, is there a solution? We finish the episode with a new segment called Staff Picks, where each host gives a few recommendations of things worth checking out. You...2016-10-111h 01
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastProphecy Today - Fortune Telling or Something More?Is prophecy today simply fortune telling or something else? Jeff, Mona and Allen discuss this deceptively layered topic. Much of the time the rhetoric around prophecy, or the prophetic, or even the hebrew prophets themselves seems so otherworldly. Saturated with mysticism and the divine. Perhaps there is more. And that although all that is true, there is another dimension to the tradition of the prophetic. A practical one. One deeply connected to the real life details and systems we all encounter on a regular basis. And finally in an attempt to divine the thoughts of our co-hosts we play another...2016-10-041h 04
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastArt vs the Artist - Does the Work of Terribly Flawed People Stand the Test of Time?Art vs. the artist. Can bad people create good things? How closely should we judge someone’s work in view of the person themselves? Our co-hosts go in, without concrete answers, to mine for clarity in this nebulous conversation. Two-thirds of our hosts leave this conversation relatively sure how they feel about this topic. One ends up more confused than ever. And finally, for your word-association fix, Jeff, Mona & Allen play another round of Say What?! Announcement (00:53) ‘Art vs the Artist’ Conversation (02:13) Say What?! Segment (50:37) RELEVANT LINKS From Our A...2016-09-271h 02
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastDoes Prayer Work? - Name It, Claim It or Reframe ItDoes pray work? How is it possible that a post-evangelical podcast like ours has had over 80 episodes without ever talking about prayer? This episode reconciles this quandary. Jeff, Mona and Allen ultimately agree to disagree about how prayer causes God to act, or not act. However, they all agree that prayer is a worthwhile spiritual practice that is beneficial for a person's well being and connection to something beyond themselves. We close our episode with our mashup of Balderdash and Apples 2 Apples called Appledash. ‘Does Prayer Work’ Conversation (00:28) Appledash Segment (51:55) RELEVANT...2016-09-201h 04
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastDoes God Laugh?- Divine Emotions and ChangeDoes God laugh? Is God affected by creation and the affairs of people? Despite getting trapped in a theological hamster wheel of logic, Jeff, Mona and Allen set out to tackle these questions head on. Recognizing that, though we may never have definitive proof either way, our opinions about divine emotion have implications for the way we live and/or practice faith. To further add to the confusion we close our episode out with impossible questions in a round of “Would You Rather.” Our ‘Does God Laugh?’ Conversation (00:45) Would You Rather Segment (50:49) RE...2016-09-131h 01
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastAnti-Intellectualism - Separation of Church and ScholarshipMaintaining status quo can be a strong motivation for people in power to suppress questioning and intellectual exploration. Often in church communities we can feel isolated for asking hard questions. Especially questions that challenge long standing ideas and methods. This week Jeff and Mona discuss the many layers surrounding the topic of anti-intellectualism within the church and christianity. They also discuss the polarity created around intellectualism and emotionalism between conservatives and progressives. Closing out the show Jeff and Mona conduct an old fashioned check in. Anti Intellectualism Conversation (00:37) Host Check In Segment (51:43) ...2016-08-231h 01
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastHomelessness - Where Do You Go When There Is No Place to Go?Many times it is difficult to really understand the plight of any group of people without insight into what life is really like for them. Inspired by conversation Mona overheard on a city bus, this week's episode explores the issue of homelessness. Jeff and Mona discuss attempt to provide a new perspectives on stereotypes and false rhetoric associated with homelessness. They also touch on social services like welfare. This episode closes out with a round of 10 questions. Homelessness Conversation (00:31) 10 (15) Questions Segment (51:10) RELEVANT LINKS From Our Homele...2016-08-161h 01
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastBeer Church - With Guest Co-Host JeffLife, God, community and beer. These are the pillars of a different type of church model, beer church, introduced to us by guest co-host Jeff, aka Jeff 2. Jeff 2 shares with us the great value he places on gatherings of corporate worship. That the sacred nature of gathering together is in itself the divine, not necessarily the method or space in which we worship. His preferred method of corporate worship just happens to be beer and conversation. It is even suggested in this episode that perhaps Jesus turned water into beer and not wine. Jeff 2 joins Jeff and Mona to close...2016-08-0959 min
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastForgiving is NOT Forgetting - Doing Wholly WorkInspired by a listener comment on a past episode, Jeff and Mona have a conversation about forgiveness. Forgiveness is not forgetting. It is all about remembering, reframing and creating healthy space. But what else is it? How do we practice it? Our attempts to answer these questions lead us into topics like justice, trauma and reconciliation. For our segment the theme of forgiveness continues as Jeff and Mona may give you reason to forgive by declaring themselves prophets of the 42nd dimension. Forgiving is Not Forgetting Conversation (01:04) Create-a-Cult Segment (44:57) RELEVAN...2016-07-261h 01
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastThe Story of Gentle Thursday - Loss, Language and Feminist Theology - Guest Hosts Kat & Dr. Debbie - 072 This week we discover the story behind the story: the feminist theology foundations of Irenicast. Mona welcomes to the show Kat, Jeff’s wife (whom you may remember from our family reunion episode), and a feminist theologian named Dr. Debbie Blades. Debbie has played in significant role in walking with both Mona and Kat during uneasy and challenging times of spiritual de- and re- construction. Mona, Kat, and Debbie share with listeners personal and poignant story of their feminist theology group called Gentle Thursday. They offer their understanding of the foundations of feminist theology and its significance to...2016-07-191h 00
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastGrieving for Orlando with Guest Host Bentley Stewart Grieving for Orlando in the aftermath of the shooting at the Pulse night club Jeff & Mona discuss the tragedy with guest host, Bentley. Bentley is a chaplain at UCSF Medical in the Bay Area, and has worked for many years as a pediatrics chaplain. He is also originally from Orlando and provides profound context to the origins of the Pulse night club. Through grappling with their own feelings and thoughts, the three touch on a wide range of topics around the shooting, including tragedy and grief, homophobia, Islamophobia, racism, violence, toxic masculinity, the challenges of being an...2016-06-211h 00
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastCharitable Giving - With My Mind on Minding My Money Churches, non-profits, Kickstarter campaigns, charity events - Jeff, Mona and Allen give some space this week to the topic of charitable giving. How do we exercise generosity in a way that really makes a difference? From the “faith giving” of the televangelists’ guaranteed returns to the one-for-one giving of Toms shoes, this conversation challenges our notions of philanthropy and charity - and is followed by another round of Knowin’ Jemonen. Charitable Giving Conversation (00:30) Knowin’ Jemonen Segment (51:27) ANNOUNCEMENTS Registration for the Irenicast Book Club is open. Get all the det...2016-06-141h 04
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastDoes Social Media Make Us More Social? - Loving the Like The social media landscape seems endless. Not only are there more and more platforms available, but there are also endless implications for humanity. These are some of the things Jeff, Mona and Allen explore this week. Does social media make us more social? Do we end up more disconnected in the long run? Is all of it it simply a funhouse mirror that distorts what’s already inside of us? We end our discussion with another round of Famous Christians for 100. Social Media Conversation (00:55) Famous Christians for 100 Segment (44:54) ANNOUNCE...2016-06-071h 00
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastInterpreting the Bible Part 3 - Collecting Lenses Bridging the gap between culture and language are two of the biggest hurdles in approaching scripture. For the final installment of our interpreting the Bible series Jeff, Mona and Allen talk about ways we can accomplish this sometimes overwhelming task. How do we read the bible in and out of its original context? The episode, and series, ends with a segment called Biblical Oddities. Interpreting the Bible Conversation (00:57) Biblical Oddities Segment (50:15) ANNOUNCEMENTS Registration for the Irenicast Book Club is open. Get all the details at irenicas...2016-05-311h 02
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastInterpreting the Bible Part 2 - A Scribed Meaning Week two of our interpreting the Bible series centers around a conversation on the editing of the Biblical texts. How was the Bible written over time? Jeff, Mona & Allen discuss the progression of the Biblical text over time through the lense of Source and Redaction criticism. The episode finished with a fun round of Sound Charades. Irenicast Book Club Announcement (01:02) Interpreting the Bible Part 2 Conversation (03:30) Sound Charades Segment (50:22) ANNOUNCEMENTS Irenicast Book Club Our first Irenicast Book Club with Mo...2016-05-231h 02
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastInterpreting the Bible Part 1 - Literally Literature Part one of a new series on interpreting the Bible starts this week. Throughout the course of the next three episodes we will be answering the questions: How do we read the Bible as literature? How was the Bible written over time? How do we read the Bible in and out of context? Jeff, Mona and Allen kick everything off with a conversation laying out why the Bible should be recognized as literature and what that means for engaging the text. Rounding out the episode is our second attempt at Pursuit of the Trivial. Interpreting the...2016-05-171h 02
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastGender Inclusive Bathrooms - Your Business Is Now Everyone’s Business North Carolina’s “Bathroom Bill” HB2 is at the center of a national conversation over gender inclusive bathrooms, gender discrimination and public safety. States are facing economic retaliation, people are getting ejected from restrooms, and it seems doing our“business” is quickly becoming everyone’s business. So where do we land when things like transgender suicide hotlines take in more than double their normal calls and bills overturn years of civil rights work? Jeff, Mona and Allen talk radical hospitality,brutalis effect?, assumption of guilt, and safety for all people,cis and transgender alike. They then look to the light...2016-05-0359 min
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastA Conversation with Benjamin L. Corey This week Jeff, Mona and Allen have a conversation with Benjamin L. Corey. Benjamin is a leading voice among post-evangelical and progressive Christians, the author of both the blog Formerly Fundie and the book Undiluted: Rediscovering the Radical Message of Jesus, as well as a co-host for his own podcast That God Show with Matthew Paul Turner. In this episode Ben shares with us his personal journey, which includes the challenges of things like overnight notoriety and the loss of community. He also shares about his doctoral work in trauma after-care, the reception of his recent series on...2016-04-261h 04
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastWhy Did Jesus Die? - Standing at the Foot of Atonement Theology The cross has to be one of the most talked about, debated and sacred aspects of the life of Jesus. Why Did Jesus Die? Amazingly enough, Irenicast has yet to dip it’s proverbial toe into the pool that is the “Atonement,” so hosts Jeff, Mona and Allen jump in. They discuss different views and theories and conclude with surprising cohesion on what the death of Jesus means for them personally. Then they indulge in another round of Sorta Scattergories. Why Did Jesus Die Conversation on Atonement (00:30) Sorta Scattergories Segment (46:49) 2016-04-1958 minGlobal Investment VoiceTargeted Employment Areas with Jeff CarrTargeted Employment Areas (TEAs) essentially lower the EB5 investment hurdle from $1M to $500k. That may change in the future, but will most likely always reduce the immigration investment amount.
How are TEAs defined? That is to topic we dive into with Economist Jeff Carr.
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Global Investment VoiceTargeted Employment Areas with Jeff CarrTargeted Employment Areas (TEAs) essentially lower the EB5 investment hurdle from $1M to $500k. That may change in the future, but will most likely always reduce the immigration investment amount.How are TEAs defined? That is to topic we dive into with Economist Jeff Carr.If you have questions about investment immigration, please reach out to Mona Shah & Associates.Phone: 212-233-7473Email: info@mshahlaw.comTo discover the show notes on this episode as well as other topics, information, and resources; please head over to http://www.MShahLaw.com/Podcast2016-04-1133 min
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastBreaking Bread - Beyond Calories In Calories Out When we discuss faith and culture long enough, we’ll inevitably have a conversation about food. This is that conversation. Food not only provides us with the physical stuff that keeps us moving and breathing, it can bring a mysterious depth to our way of life. Food is art, culture and community. There is power in breaking bread with one another. This week’s conversation ends with a Knowin’ Jemonen segment in which Jeff, Mona and Allen share the foods they love to hate, love to make, and love to eat. Breaking Bread Conversation...2016-03-291h 03
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastIs Humility Antiquated? - Know Thy Selfie Does a concept of humility help or ultimately hurt people? Is humility antiquated? Jeff, Mona and Allen explore different definitions of the classic virtue, wonder aloud if the word should be decommissioned, share a little bit about their own relationship to it, and end up with much to think about. After the conversation, the co-hosts indulge in the new segment Title Me This. Is Humility Antiquated Conversation (00:43) Title Me This Segment (46:26) RELEVANT LINKS From Our Is Humility Antiquated Conversation Philippians 2:3-4 NRSV Mak...2016-03-221h 04
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastDo Our Thoughts on Free Will Matter? - Choosy Moms Choose Determinism Scientists, theologians and philosophers have wrestled for millennia over questions of determinism and the freedom of the human person. The Irenicast co-hosts, on the other hand, sidestep most of this in order to discuss the effects of embracing one view or another. Do our thoughts on free will matter? Do our views on this specific topic influence the way we live? In any case, Jeff, Mona & Allen exercise their agency at the end of the episode in an old fashioned game of Would You Rather? Do Our Thoughts on Free Will Matter Conversation (00:18)2016-03-081h 04
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastPolitics in the Church - Dialogue Over Debate A super episode for Super Tuesday 2016! Jeff, Mona and Allen discuss the place of politics in the church, the way politics has polarized people of faith, and the promise of dialogue for doing things differently. In the spirit of public discourse, each of them have needlessly censored a soundbite from politicians in their new segment Out of Context. Church in Politics Conversation (00:24) Out of Context Segment (43:03) RELEVANT LINKS Super Tuesday (Wikipedia) Detailed Study Confirms High Suicide Rate Among Recent Veterans (Article) 2016-03-011h 00
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastGratitude and Privilege - A Grate(ful) Moral Dilemma Is it moral to be grateful for privilege? This week the hosts try to answer what seems to be a paradox: gratitude and privilege. Covering topics from thankfulness, entitlement, wealth and leisure, wonder and a theology of being, Jeff, Mona and Allen try to get to the bottom of this unsettling question. The episode ends with a game called Good News, Bad News where they may or may not tease out a hypothetical scenario where Mona goes on a date with Donald Trump. Announcement on Episode 50 (00:39) Conversation on Gratitude and Privilege (03:08)2016-02-0253 min
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastDiversity of the Christian Worship Experience - I’m Deconstructing the Heart of Worship Anyone who has spent significant time in the Christian Church, of any background or denomination, has probably held opinions about their Christian worship experience. “The music was too loud.” “Did the preacher just really say…?!” “I should have skipped out with the children!” “That really spoke to me.” During this episode, Jeff, Mona and Allen discuss various aspects of the worship service while reflecting on their own histories, then introduce a new segment to the show and name it Sound Charades. Diversity of the Christian Worship Experience Conversation (00:53) Sound Charades Segment (45:08) R...2016-01-2658 min
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastResponding to the Global Environmental Crisis - Green Eggs and Traffic Jams How do we have a meaningful response to the global environmental crisis? Jeff, Mona and Allen wade through a challenging question this week. From their own skepticisms and personal journeys in relating ethically to the earth, they discuss pandas, waste, animal agriculture, calorie costs, and oceans. They try to wrap their minds around the impact we all have as creatures and consumers within larger global ecosystems. The episode concludes with one of the silliest Knowin’ Jemonen segments yet, where the hosts argue about which animal each person would be if they were an animal. C...2016-01-191h 02
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastThe End of the World As We Know It? - Arma-gettin’ It On Perhaps it’s time to leave behind our “Left Behind” theology? This week Jeff, Mona and Allen talk all things apocalyptic; the end of the world, rapture, tribulation, Revelation, and more are covered in this eschatological conversation. One thing not left behind, however, is a segment from the past that always makes Allen angry, Sorta Scattergories. End of the World Conversation (01:38) Sorta Scattergories Segment (54:21) RELEVANT LINKS From Our End of the World Conversation Left Behind Series (Wikipedia) Y2K (Wikipedia) Can I Get A Witne...2016-01-121h 04
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastIs the World Getting Better or Worse? - A Feisty Discussion on the Myth of Progress For the first episode of 2016, Jeff, Mona and Allen attempt to answer the question: Is the world getting better or worse? What is the purpose of history, humans, and the future? Otherwise known as the ‘Myth of Progress,’ the team touches on philosophy, theology, calculus, and disobedient robots in this week’s somewhat contentious conversation. The episode finishes with a segment where the hosts discuss their New Year’s Resolutions... and the conversation takes an unexpected turn into debating the merits of cannibalism. Enjoy! Is the World Getting Better or Worse Discussion (00:32) New Yea...2016-01-051h 04
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastIrenicast Family Reunion - Welcome to Our Living RoomAll under one roof for the first time since the podcast began, Jeff, Mona & Allen talk about family… with their family. The guests at this family reunion consists of Kat (Jeff’s wife), Amy (Mona’s mother and Allen’s aunt) and Vicky (Allen’s wife and Jeff’s Sister). There are even a couple appearances from Jeff & Kat’s twin girls. End your 2015 by joining us in the living room for some thoughts on life, love and family. RELEVANT LINKS What happiness looks like, literally. The Typical American Lives Only 18 Mile...2015-12-291h 00
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastThe Irenicast Super-Sized Holiday Extravaganza - Magic, Media and Mistranslation The first annual Irenicast Christmas episode is a super-sized massive mishmash holiday extravaganza. This week the three hosts play a Christmas Cheer quiz, talk about magic and the “feeling” of Christmas, discuss favorite gift memories, analyze the “War” on Christmas (apparently, it’s over?), chat about favorite Christmas music and movies, and talk about what Biblical mistranslations in the Luke narrative might mean. Finally, Mona serenades us all for the very first time with a little acoustic version of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” Happy holidays to all and to all a good night! Christmas...2015-12-221h 21
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastInterview with Stomp NYC Cast Member Jesse Armerding - Creativity and Play, Mystery and Faith This week Mona has a conversation with her friend Stomp NYC cast member Jesse Armerding. Jesse talks about the importance of creativity in his own life and career. The conversation muses about who is “creative,” the importance of being in the present moment, our human capacity to wander and wonder, and the idea of art as a search for God. Interview with Stomp NYC Cast Member Jesse Armerding (00:40) RELEVANT LINKS Stomp - Jesse Armerding’s Bio, Tour Dates, Primus (band) Danny El...2015-12-1559 minIrenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastLoneliness and Isolation - Baby It’s Cold Inside The holidays are here and they’re bringing cheer! But maybe not for everyone - feelings of loneliness and isolation are sometimes most acute this time of year. So what exactly is loneliness? Are there different kinds of loneliness? Is it avoidable and can we address it? Jeff, Mona & Allen discuss the elements of isolation, open up about their own struggles with feeling alone, and share some helpful ways for making Numero Uno no longer the loneliest number. Then they play an epic first round of “Mind Meld” to foster some intimacy in addition to fun. 2015-12-081h 01
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Under...2015-11-241h 04Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastHuman Trafficking Around the World - The Economics of Evil If you or someone you know suspects someone might be a victim of trafficking, contact the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline at 1-888-373-7888 This week’s conversation tackles the horrific reality of human trafficking around the world. Jeff, Mona and Allen discuss the realities of forced labor, the underground sex industry, roles that race and patriarchy might play, and offer partial solutions to this global, systemic evil. After such a heavy topic, the co-hosts talk about the ways they care for their own emotional and mental health when confronting the hea...2015-11-1057 minIrenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastHalloween and the Supernatural - Paranormal Proclivities In one of our more surprisingly combative Irenicast episodes, Jeff, Mona and Allen discuss various things related to Halloween and the supernatural. Everything from their favorite Halloween memories, scary encounters, angels, demons, fear and of course some history and theology. This witch's brew of topics concludes with a new segment: Pursuit of the Trivial. Halloween and the Supernatural Conversation (00:23) Pursuit of the Trivial Segment (53:03) RELEVANT LINKS From our Conversation on Halloween and the Supernatural Halloween: An Epic Christian Holiday (irenicon article) All Saints’ Day (wikipe...2015-10-271h 05Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastIs Humanity Good or Bad ? - God, Something Has Got to be Done About Your Kids Is humanity good or bad? What is total depravity and original sin and are they helpful for the life of faith? Emilie, an Irenicast listener, touches off a conversation between Jeff, Mona & Allen over these questions and more when she wonders if “being told every Sunday morning for decades on end that you are dirty, sinful, wicked, and completely worthless” makes theological sense. And in honor of Back to the Future Day’s impending arrival, your hosts offer a few 30-year predictions of their own. Are People Good or Bad Conversation (00:10) Future...2015-10-201h 02Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastXenophobia - Nothing to Fear but Everyone What do immigration, violence and homemade clocks have in common? Fear. Fear seems to be a consistent motivator in our culture, especially fear of the other. This week Jeff, Mona & Allen address many of the issues connected to Xenophobia. Wrapping up the show our hosts bring back a segment called Say What!? Xenophobia Conversation (00:24) Say What?! Segment (53:12) RELEVANT LINKS Will Sasso Arnold Schwarzenegger Driving Vines (YouTube Video) Donald Trumps History of Saying Offensive Things (article) Ronald Reagan - “I Believe in Amn...2015-09-291h 02Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastWhy People Are Leaving Church - The Dones The subject of church can be a joyous one or a difficult one depending on your experience. This week Jeff, Mona and Allen explore some of the possible reasons why people are leaving church. Specifically they discuss a group of people known as ‘The Dones’. People who are done with church, but not done with their faith. And then for something completely different, the team plays a round of Was it Hitler? Why People Are Leaving Church Conversation (00:24) Was it Hitler Segment (49:57) RELEVANT LINKS Done and...2015-09-2257 minIrenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastSecular vs Sacred - Part 3, Selves Total Eclipse of the Heart, Alanis Morrisette, and high school reunions are some of the stops along a stroll through the respective pasts of our hosts this week. In this episode, Jeff, Mona & Allen conclude their secular vs sacred series with a discussion on the sacred in terms of selves. What makes a person sacred? Can one person be more sacred than another? Do we confuse the sacredness of a person’s status, position or accomplishments with the sacredness of the person? These are all questions, and more, our hosts attempt to tackle, before finishing off with another...2015-09-0159 minIrenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastSecular vs Sacred - Part 2, Spaces In this second installment of the secular vs sacred, hosts Jeff, Mona and Allen discuss "spaces.” They explore what makes a certain location more or less sacred than another. This weeks episode is wrapped up with a segment called Dinner Party. Each of our hosts share three people they would have over to a dinner party and why. Host Check In (00:21) Sacred vs Secular Spaces Conversation (06:02) Dinner Party Segment (57:14) RELEVANT LINKS From Host Check In Monument Valley (Mobile Game) Aeropress Coffee...2015-08-251h 08Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastSecular vs Sacred - Part 1, Stories Jeff, Mona (Umami) and Allen (Smellfungus) start a new series of episodes this week on the secular vs sacred. Their first stop on this journey is exploring the sacredness, or lack of sacredness, in stories. Our hosts specifically explore the mediums of art, media and even the Bible. Our discussion of the sacred leads into a mash up of Apples 2 Apples and Balderdash, called Appledash. Host Check In (00:12) Secular vs Sacred - Stories Conversation (06:12) Appledash Segment (58:22) RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation on Se...2015-08-181h 07Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastThe Importance of Language - Metaphors Worth Getting Meta For You might think an episode on the importance of language would be an easy topic to conquer for three people who speak on a weekly podcast. This, however, is not entirely the case. Jeff, Mona and Allen get meta as they discuss the importance of language and tackle the issues of rhetoric, political correctness, cronuts, the Bible, and new attempts on metaphors for God. All that, plus the brand new segment Fill in the Blanks: Etiquette Edition. Host Check In (00:12) The Importance of Language Conversation (6:22) Fill in the Blanks Seg...2015-08-111h 04Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastActive Listening - Can You Hear Me Now? Ever ones to speak, the team takes on the topic of active listening this week. Jeff, Mona and Allen discuss the elements of good listening, the habitual quirks of bad listening, and offer ideas concerning the cultivation of listening as both art and skill. The latest installment of Knowin’ Jemonen follows the discussion and reveals the co-hosts’ favorite works of fiction. Host Check In (00:25) Active Listening Conversation (08:25) Knowin’ Jemonen Segment (54:14) This week Allen presented us with some helpful tips on how to create a space where we...2015-07-281h 03Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastDeconstructing Your Faith - Guest Host Adam Loveridge With Mona and Allen on assignment this week Jeff brings in guest host Adam Loveridge for a discussion on deconstructing your faith. Adam shares insights from his journey away from Evangelicalism and what things were important for rebuilding. They then walk through the deconstruction process, from the tearing down to the rebuilding. The conversation also explores leadership structures, the importance of community and how to do interact with people from your previous context. Adam and Jeff conclude the conversation on deconstructing your faith with a round of Judging a Book by Its Cover (Movie Edition). 2015-07-2159 minIrenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastHeaven and Hell - Get the Hell Outta Here This week’s listener-requested episode goes after the issues surrounding the afterlife, particularly heaven and hell. Jeff, Mona, and Allen discuss the historical and cultural context behind “hell” passages in the Bible, why they lead us to rethink concepts that have been around since the Middle Ages, speculate about the this-worldly nature of a future heaven, and then disagree about how all of this relates to the here-and-now. Their discussion is topped off with an old-fashioned round of Wacky News. Host Check In (00:25) Heaven and Hell Conversation (05:14) Wacky News Segment...2015-07-0756 minIrenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastOn the Nature of Beauty - Beauty within the Beast The team takes a bit of a break from heavier topics this week to discuss the nature of beauty, and what it means to describe and participate in beauty. The conversation veers philosophical as Jeff, Mona and Allen discuss wonder, love and transformation, and ultimately where God might be in relation to it. They wrap up with a silly game similar to Scattergories, which is much more difficult to play over the air than they imagined. Host Check-In (00:21) Conversation on Beauty (07:19) Sort of Scattergories (53:54) RELEVANT LI...2015-06-231h 01Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastHomosexuality and Christianity – Somewhere Over the Rainbow After catching up on their past two weeks of life filled with grilling and hammocks, Jeff, Mona and Allen begin an in-depth conversation about homosexuality and Christianity. They touch on historical attitudes toward sex, what the Bible says about “homosexuality” in its cultural context, present-day issues, and what the stakes are for us today. After an arousing conversation, they play Jesus or Jay-Z: the Sequel and try to guess whether song lyrics are Christian or secular. Host Check In (00:24) Conversation on Homosexuality and Christianity (08:44) Jesus of Jay-Z? Segment (55:30) RELEVANT LINKS2015-06-021h 06Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastAll About Mindfulness – Finding Peace in a World of Mass Distraction To break up the pattern of heavier topics, this week Jeff, Mona & Allen have a discussion on mindfulness. The team shares their experiences and frustrations with trying to remain present in the midst of loaded schedules, unlimited distractions and nagging insecurities. The conversation is followed by a game of 20… uh, 10 Questions. Host Check In (00:25) Conversation on Mindfulness (07:48) Questions (50:34) RELEVANT LINKS The Art of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life by Thic...2015-05-051h 01Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastRacism and Dialogue BONUS Episode – Interview with Mariama White-Hammond In this bonus episode we continue the conversation on racism and dialogue. Mona interviews Mariama White-Hammond, a community organizer and minister in Boston. Mariama shares insights from her personal experiences and her understandings on issues of racism in context of greater US society and civil rights history. Mona and Mariama engage in a heartfelt conversation about what it might mean to live and dialogue in fearless, interconnected ways. HELPFUL LINKS FROM MARIAMA Check out and support Project Hip-Hop (organization) Dear White Facebook Friends: I Need You to Respect What Black America is Fee...2015-05-011h 10Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastRacism and Dialogue – “But I Don’t See Color?” Never ones to shy away from a difficult topic, this week the hosts enter into an important discussion on racism and dialogue used in conversations about race. The conversation opens up into an honest look at the history and realities of racism, and ways in which we are all complicit in systems of inequality. After exploring such complexities, Jeff, Mona and Allen shift into a lighter conversation about IreniHacks!, their favorite life-hacks. Host Check In (00:25) Discussion on Racism (06:37) IreniHacks! (49:04) RELEVANT LINKS Helpful Links fro...2015-04-281h 05Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastDo Humans Have Souls? – I Challenge You To A Dualism! Do humans have souls? Getting meta this week, the team talks about the nature of human nature, whether we have free will, how to think about souls, and how religion, philosophy and science can shape our understandings of these mysteries. Hilarity ensues when Jeff, Mona and Allen play a game called Judging A Book By Its Cover. Host Check In (00:24) Discussion On the Soul (06:49) Judging A Book By Its Cover (49:49) THANK YOU A big thank you to Mike Golin for our intro and outr...2015-04-211h 04Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastReligious Freedom Restoration Act – You Can’t Have Your Cake OR Eat It Jeff, Mona, & Allen tackle all things religious and free. This week, that happens to be Indiana’s widely disputed SB 101 Religious Freedom Restoration Act. They follow up the discussion with Say What?!, a segment involving speaking before thinking… as if their podcast didn’t have enough of that already. Host Check In (00:22) Religious Freedom Discussion (06:30) Say What?! (48:07) RELEVANT LINKS Opinion: Indiana Didn’t Actually Pass an Anti-Gay Bill by Brett Arends (article) Definitive List of 2014’s Attacks on Christianity by Allen (An Irenicon Blog Post) Nanner Puss...2015-04-141h 01
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastChallenging Consumer Culture – All-Consuming BuyerThis week on Irenicast Jeff, Mona & Allen discuss the good, bad, and ugly about living in a consumer culture. Then, like good little consumers, they weigh in on favorite movies, what their celebrity couple name would be, and the meaning of the word “awesomeful.” Host Check-In (00:22) Consumerism Discussion (05:21) Getting to Know Your Hosts (48:47) RELEVANT LINKS What If Shopping Malls Are Really Sanctuaries? by Allen (An Irenicon Blog Post) THANK YOU A big thank you to Mike Golin for our intro and outro mu...2015-04-071h 02
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastReconciling Scripture with Science – EVILutionHow do we go about reconciling scripture with science? This week Jeff, Mona & Allen scratch the surface of the issues around Evolution versus Creationism, from ancient times to present. Bookending their conversation they reflect on some moments from their history in youth groups and play a particularly scandalous round of Jesus Juke. Host Check in (00:29) Conversation on Evolution and Creationism (07:48) Jesus Juke (45:08) RELEVANT LINKS Evolution Series (An Irenicon Blog Posts) The Enuma Elish (ancient text) Understanding Genesis by Nahum M. Sarna (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) ...2015-03-2456 min
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastA Christian Response to War – Finding A Third WayBetween discussing candy bars and playing a game of Famous Christians for 100, Jeff, Mona and Allen have a serious conversation about the curious relationship between Christianity and militarism. What should be a Christian response to war? In attempt to answer this question they explore visions for just religious responses to violence. Host Check In (00:22) Conversation on a Christian Response to War (10:29) Famous Christian for 100 (56:41) RELEVANT LINKS American Progress, John Gast (painting) Talking About War, American Mass Media and Christian Theology by Allen (An Irenicon Blog post) Barmen...2015-03-171h 03
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastLeaving Evangelicalism – East of EdenIn the inaugural episode of Irenicast, Jeff, Mona & Allen discuss their journeys leaving Evangelicalism. Plus they will play a little game they like to call Jesus or Jay-Z. Host Check In (00:20) Jesus or Jay-Z (11:28) Conversation on Leaving Evangelicalism (18:53) THANK YOU A big thank you to Mike Golin for our intro and outro music. Check out his band Soulwise. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Thank you for supporting the podcast! Your ratings, reviews and feedback are not only encouraging to us pers...2015-03-101h 04
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastConversations on Faith and Culture – Introducing IrenicastAn Irenicon is very excited to introduce Irenicast, our new weekly podcast dedicated to conversations on faith and culture. Our first official episode will be posted on Tuesday, 3/10/15. Join hosts, Jeff, Mona & Allen as they explore various topics from pop culture to more serious issues impacting religion, society, and day-to-day life. THANK YOU A big thank you to Mike Golin for our intro and outro music. Check out his band Soulwise. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Thank you for supporting the podcast! Your ratings, reviews and feedback ar...2015-03-0401 min