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Manchester Church of ChristPass the BatonLife for a Christian is not a sprint or a marathon it is a relay race of faith. The goal is not just to run well, but to pass on a faith that continues beyond us. Psalm 78 reminds us of the importance of telling the next generation about God so they may put their hope in Him.
First, we must put people in position. Jesus intentionally placed individuals where they could grow and lead Peter as a vocal leader, John as a close witness, and even others in roles that served God’s greater purpose. Effective transition beg...
2026-03-2939 min
Tunnel Wars The PodcastEp 04 - Look Good, Feel Good, Play GoodWelcome back to Tunnel Wars. This week, we got the inside scoop with style reporter Tiana Randall and WNBA stylist Amadi Brooks.Tiana is a creative producer and editor, currently writing for Forbes Magazine, covering all things fashion and the W. Amadi is best known for styling WNBA legends like A’ja Wilson, Jackie Young, Sheryl Swoopes, and of course, her girlfriend Sydney Colson of the Indiana Fever.Together, we unpack the lore behind Commissioner Cathy’s Alice + Olivia New York skyline dress and Sydney Colson’s subtle troll, wearing the exact same look. Who wore i...
2025-07-3129 minManchester Church of ChristFoundations of FatherhoodFoundations of FatherhoodBy Randall Colson | Matthew 3:13–17
As I prepare to become a father myself, I’ve been thinking a lot about what kind of dad I want to be. Truthfully, I’m excited, but I’m also nervous. I’ve spent over ten years in youth ministry, working with teens every week, but parenting is a whole new level of love, sacrifice, and faith.
This Father’s Day, I want to share a message from Matthew 3:13–17, where Jesus is baptized and God the Father speaks publicly for the first time in centuries. In that moment, God gives us a...
2025-06-1529 minManchester Church of ChristPresence Over ProgressPresence Over Progress
By Randall Colson | Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1–14
Graduation season is a time of looking ahead—at dreams, goals, and the “next steps.” But as we celebrate our graduating seniors, I want to offer a reminder that applies to all of us: don’t pursue progress at the expense of God’s presence.
In 1 Chronicles 13, David tried to bring the Ark of the Covenant back to Jerusalem—an effort that seemed godly, but lacked reverence for God’s instructions. The result? A man named Uzzah died, and the celebration turned into mourning. David learned the hard...
2025-06-0845 min
Beyond The ZeroKevin Wilson - RUN FOR THE HILLShttps://www.wilsonkevin.com/@kevinwilsonauthorGateway books The Secret Three - Mildred Myrick Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings - The Yearling A Hero Ain’t Nothing but A Sandwich - Alice ChildressCurrent reads Audition - Katie Kitamura Dying, In Other Words - Maggie GeeEmma Straub - New book 2026De...
2025-05-2250 min
The Christian Past That Wasn't: Formerly Telling Jefferson LiesWhat's So Good About Separation of Church and State?Send us Fan MailOften debates focus on Christian nationalism and the problems which come from blurring the line between church and state. In this episode, I end the Telling Jefferson Lies series with some thoughts and testimony from experts about what is good about separation. Helping me close out the series are:Randall Balmer, John Phillips Chair in Religion, Dartmouth CollegeCaleb Campbell, Pastor, Desert Springs Bible Church, Phoenix, AZMichael Coulter, Professor, Political Science and Humanities, Grove City CollegeGreg Forster, theologian, Trinity International UniversityCharles Haynes, s...
2024-05-0144 min
Smart TalkThe USA writer Colson Whitehead talks to Kim HillTwo-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Colson Whitehead has written The Underground Railroad, The Nickel Boys, and Harlem Shuffle. He talks to Kim Hill at the 2023 Auckland Writers Festival. Hear Colson Whitehead in this highlight of the 2023 Auckland Writers FestivalIn his novel John Henry Days, the author Colson Whitehead includes moments of humour which appeal to Kim Hill. She says, "this is a joke I like: Tiny says, 'you know, I don't mean to be un-PC, but I like Little Black Sambo. My mother used to read me Little Black Sambo when she tucked...
2023-08-2851 min
The Grand Awakening PodcastBob Fu tells how persecution against Christians in China is growing, but so is the church! Rev. Bob Fu, Ph.D, was a former student leader during the Tiananmen Square democracy movement in 1989. In 1993, he graduated with a law degree on international relations from Renmin University of China in Beijing. He was a faculty member at the Beijing Party School of the Chinese Communist Party from 1993-1996. He was also a house church leader in Beijing until he and his wife, Bochun "Heidi" Cai, were imprisoned in 1996. In 1997 he was exiled to the U.S. In 2002, he founded ChinaAid in Philadelphia to promote religious freedom and rule of law in China. He graduated with Ph.D...
2023-07-1837 min
grandawakeningBob Fu tells how persecution against Christians in China is growing, but so is the church!Rev. Bob Fu, Ph.D, was a former student leader during the Tiananmen Square democracy movement in 1989. In 1993, he graduated with a law degree on international relations from Renmin University of China in Beijing. He was a faculty member at the Beijing Party School of the Chinese Communist Party from 1993-1996. He was also a house church leader in Beijing until he and his wife, Bochun “Heidi” Cai, were imprisoned in 1996. In 1997 he was exiled to the U.S. In 2002, he founded ChinaAid in Philadelphia to promote religious freedom and rule of law in China. He graduated with Ph.D. from...
2023-07-1837 min
Bibliomanie»But still, like air, I'll rise«: Black History Month
In dieser Folge zelebrieren wir den Black History Month!
Wir geben euch eine kurze geschichtliche Einführung und empfehlen dann eine kleine Auswahl wunderbarer, lesenswerter Literatur von schwarzen Autor:innen.
»Gib mir mal die Hautfarbe. Mit Kindern über Rassismus sprechen.« - Olaolu Fajembola, Tebogo Nimindé-Dundadengar
»Ein rassismuskritisches Alphabet« - Tupoka Ogette
»Schwarzes Herz« - Jasmina Kuhnke
»Die Nickel Boys« - Colson Whitehead
»Underground Railroud« - Colson Whitehead
»Die Propheten« - Robert Jones Jr.
»Salomons Zorn« - Simon Atangana Bekono
»Der Einfall der Geister« - Kenan Randall
James Baldwin
Toni...
2023-02-1930 min
Speaking of WritersAce Atkins - Robert B. Parker's Bye Bye BabyLegendary Boston PI Spenser is back in ROBERT B. PARKER’S BYE BYE BABY, the 50th installment in the critically acclaimed saga started by the late Parker and the tenth to be written by New York Times-bestselling author Ace Atkins. Over the years, fans have looked to Spenser—widely considered to be “Parker’s greatest creation” (Chicago Sun-Times)—as a symbol of honor and honesty in a sordid world. Nowhere is this more apparent than in this latest entry, which sends Spenser on the campaign trail with a progressive political ingenue, who is the target of a deadly conspiracy. G. P. Putnam...
2022-03-0515 min
92NY TalksBarry Jenkins with Annette Insdorf: The Underground RailroadReel Pieces moderator Annette Insdorf interviews Academy Award®-winner Barry Jenkins about his acclaimed new series, The Underground Railroad. Based on Colson Whitehead's Pulitzer Prize winning novel, the ten episodes — currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video — trace the journey of Cora Randall, a slave who escapes a Georgia plantation and struggles for freedom in the antebellum South. The conversation was streamed live as part of the 92nd Street Y's online talks series on June 7, 2021.
2021-06-111h 03
Papo em Série - Rafael BrazO papo sobre as séries "Halston" e "The Underground Railroad"Nesta edição do Papo em Série, Rafael Braz destaca duas produções do streaming. "Halston" é uma série da Netflix apresenta a trajetória de Roy Halston Frowick, conhecido como Halston, estilista que revolucionou a moda americana, interpretado pelo ganhador do Globo de Ouro Ewan McGregor. Já "The Underground Railroad" é uma série do Prime Video do ganhador do Oscar Barry Jenkins. baseada no romance de Colson White, vencedor do Prêmio Pulitzer. Saiba o que esperar das séries!
AS SÉRIES:
Halston (Netflix): Seu nome construiu um império. Seu estilo definiu uma era...
2021-05-1809 min
Okie Progressives PodcastEpisode 10: The RenaissanceWhy not hate the Renaissance? Why love it? Some politicians these days don’t care too much for the re-birth of Europe (1330-1550) Some like Bachmann even say that today’s problems in the US can be traced directly back to the Renaissance. Others say maybe these folks have read too much Francis Schaeffer.
“A number of Christian leaders, authors, and evangelists credit Schaeffer’s ideas with helping spark the rise of the Christian Right in the United States and were strongly influenced by him. Among them are Operation Rescue founder Randall Terry, Focus on the Family‘s James Dobson, th...
2012-07-3110 min