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The RE PodcastS13 E11: The One About The Psychology Of ReligionPlease send The RE Podcast a Text Message!In a move towards multidisciplinary RE, I wonder if you are stuck on how to teach through a social sciences lens - particularly through a psychological lens. Maybe you are not sure what the psychology of religion is, or how to incorporate it into your lessons. Or maybe you have started to explore but have become overwhelmed. Dr Carissa Sharp is an associate professor of Psychology of Religion from The University of Birmingham and she came on to the podcast to guide us through how to do this.F...2024-12-1355 min
Bell's Books and Blog PodcastBell's Books and Blog November 29, 2024 -- The History Behind American Thanksgiving TraditionsIn this episode of the Bell's Books and Blog Podcast, host Jane M. Bell explores the history and traditions of Thanksgiving. She starts with the story of Sarah Josepha Hale who, in addition to authoring 'Mary Had a Little Lamb', led a 17-year-long campaign to make Thanksgiving a national holiday. Jane then shifts to the intriguing tale of the "Great Turkey Theft of 1946," where 500 turkeys were stolen from a farm in Vineland, New Jersey, days before Thanksgiving. The podcast wraps up with a deep dive into the history of the foods we eat during Thanksgiving, from the turkey centerpiece to...2024-11-2913 min
The Oscar Project Podcast2.29 Filmmaker Interview with Tomás OrregoSend us a textIn today's episode, I interview Tomás Orrego about his film "Fever," an experimental short film that was selected as a semifinalist for the 2024 Student Academy Awards.Listen to hear about the bold design choices employed in the film, how the film evolved based on budget and time constraints, and how music and sound play a part in the film.Books mentioned in this episode include:Guide by Dennis CooperI Never Liked You by Chester BrownFilms mentioned in this episode include:“Fever” directed by Tomás Orre...2024-09-0312 min