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The Strong Women PodcastS4 40: From Transgender to Transformed With Laura Perry SmaltsLaura Perry Smalts spent nine years rejecting God and chasing a different "gender identity." Despite Laura’s social, hormonal, and surgical attempts to become a man, the promises of gender ideology proved to be lies. In the face of her anger and hatred of God and the Church, God miraculously broke through Laura’s heart with loving conviction and compassion. Tune in to hear her incredible journey and learn how to persevere in Christlike love toward loved ones embracing gender ideology. Eden's Redemption Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis God, Sex and Marr...
2024-05-2952 min
Vision For LifeEpisode 152 | Autumn & H's Best Reads Of 2023 Hunter and Autumn share some of the books that challenged, informed, encouraged, inspired, and delighted them during 2023.--Spiritual Life--Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation by Collin Hansen (AG & HB)Outgrowing the Ingrown Church by Jack Miller (HB)--Theology and Bible--The Genesis of Gender: A Christian Theory by Abigail Favale (AG & HB)Love Thy Body by Nancy Pearcey (AG)--Biography and History--The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill, Volume 1: Visions of Glory...
2024-01-031h 03
The Living Streams Church PodcastDeep Dive: Conflating IntimaciesA deeper discussion of some of the topics brought up in Sunday's Sermon, "Conflating Intimacies." In this Podcast Ryan Romeo and Alec Seekins discuss different kinds of loves and intimacies as well as a number of statistics that seem to indicate a trend of the shedding off of sexual boundaries leading to an increase in loneliness.Resources referenced in this podcast:Books-"Love Thy Body," Nancy Pearcey"Confronting Christianity," Rebecca McLaughlin"Them Before Us," Katy Faust"Gay Girl, Good God," Jackie Hill-Perry"The Rise & Triumph of the Modern Self," Carl...
2023-09-291h 12
TeleiosHuman Sexuality Discussion Pt. 2 | Kevin King & John Vanne S2E12Stats:https://www.statista.com/topics/1249/homosexuality/#topicHeader__wrapper https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2013/06/13/chapter-3-the-coming-out-experience/Books:Love Thy Body: Nancy PearceySpace at the Table: Brad and Drew HarperEmbodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say: Preston SprinkleHomosexuality and the Church: Mark YarhouseUnderstanding Gender Dysphoria: Mark YarhouseEmerging Gender Identities: Mark YarhouseGay Girl, Good God: Jackie Hill PerryWhat Does the Bible Really Teach About Homosexuality?: Kevin Dey...
2022-07-2243 minTeleiosHuman Sexuality Discussion Pt. 1 | Kevin King & John Vanne S2E11Stats:https://www.statista.com/topics/1249/homosexuality/#topicHeader__wrapper https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2013/06/13/chapter-3-the-coming-out-experience/Books:Love Thy Body: Nancy PearceySpace at the Table: Brad and Drew HarperEmbodied: Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say: Preston SprinkleHomosexuality and the Church: Mark YarhouseUnderstanding Gender Dysphoria: Mark YarhouseEmerging Gender Identities: Mark YarhouseGay Girl, Good God: Jackie Hill PerryWhat Does the Bible Really Teach About Homosexuality?: Kevin Dey...
2022-06-1054 min
What do you think about X?S2: Identity | Being Black and White | Aminata KamaraToday on WDYTAX we're joined by Aminata Kamara, presenter of BBC Radio Leicester's The VIBE: Vibrant Intelligent Black Entertainment, podcaster, and writer. Aminata discusses with us about why white people find it so hard to talk about race. We cover an interesting range of differences from education to day-to-day experience and Aminata flips the conversation on its head, asking what does it mean to be White?
Why should you listen to this episode? Maybe you're white and want to think about how you can be a better ally. Maybe you're not, and you want to hear some...
2021-06-2251 minWhat do you think about X?S2: Identity | Disability in the UK | Lucy BurkeToday we're joined by Dr. Lucy Burke. Lucy is an academic at Manchester Met specialising in literary and cultural disability studies and the medical humanities. Her study explores how dementia and learning disabilities are represented across a range of literary, filmic, televisual and auto/biographical texts, and how we might draw upon ways of working in arts and humanities develop creative ways of working with disabled people and older people living with dementia.
Currently working with Access All Areas theatre company on an Arts Council England project Transforming Leadership and coming to the end of a major...
2021-06-0757 minWhat do you think about X?S2: Identity | Gut Feelings: living with cancer | Sam RoseThis week we’re joined by three-time cancer survivor Sam Rose; PhD research student, Head of Content at a digital marketing agency and author of Gut Feelings - a book about her experiences with cancer and Lynch Syndrome. Among other things, in this episode, we talk to Sam about how cancer has shaped her identity and her ‘dark humour’, how to be a good supporter to cancer patients and, importantly, what percentage of her organs have been removed….place your bets!
Find Sam at www.writersam.co.uk or @writersamr on Twitter.
Sam's book Gut Feelings...
2021-05-2449 minWhat do you think about X?S2: Identity | IntroductionWelcome to season two of WDYTAX - Identity!
We'll be theming the upcoming episodes around identity and allyship, gathering experiences and research from some brilliant writers and thinkers on the subject. Watch out for episodes on cancer survivorship, disability in the UK, and toxic masculinity.
We're also delighted to introduce a new co-host - Perry Pearcey, a marketing professional, punslinger, and one of our oldest and dearest friends. You'll get to know Pel over the next few episodes as he settles into the conversation.
2021-05-2305 minWhat do you think about X?Our first year!It's been a year since we first decided to get the microphones out and start recording. In this episode we review some of the discussions we've had over the last year and start to think about where we want to go next. As always, any feedback is greatly appreciated.
If you've been with us from the start, joined partway through, or have only just discovered us thank you so much - your time and attention mean a lot to us.
Music by Chris Tybjerg
Cover art by www.irondragondesign.com
2021-04-2334 minWhat do you think about X?Anarchy isn't anarchismIn this episode, Prof. Ruth Kinna talks to us about anarchy and its place in the modern world. Ruth is a researcher and lecturer in political theory at the University of Loughborough and has published several books on anarchy and political theory over the years.
As always catch us at @aboutxpodcast to carry on the discussion after.
Music by Chris Tybjerg
Cover art by www.irondragondesign.com
2021-04-0955 minWhat do you think about X?EntrepreneurshipIn this episode we're joined by Neil Logan to discuss entrepreneurship and the impact businesses can have on the people they interact with. Neil is the CEO of Incremental Group, board member of Edinburgh Business School, and Senior Enterprise Fellow at the University of Strathclyde.
It was great to have Neil on to give a refreshing point of view on what a business can and should be doing.
As always catch us at @aboutxpodcast to carry on the discussion after.
Music by Chris Tybjerg
Cover art by www.irondragondesign.com
2021-03-261h 10What do you think about X?DisasterWe're joined by Liam Bagshaw, a researcher from the University of Reading. Liam's focus is on international law and the role it plays in creating disasters. I was surprised to have some of my thinking really challenged in this discussion - you'll not hear the term 'Natural Disaster' in the same way ever again!
As always catch us at @aboutxpodcast to carry on the discussion after.
Music by Chris Tybjerg
Cover art by www.irondragondesign.com
2021-03-1355 minWhat do you think about X?Gendered IslamophobiaIn this episode, Amina Easat-Daas discusses her research on gendered Islamophobia with us. Amina talks through some of the impact current legislation is having on communities in France and Belgium.
This was really eye-opening highlighting significant inequalities and the troubling roots they've grown from. We drew some interesting parallels centred around 'otherness'.
Amina also hosts another podcast, Network ReOrient, that dives much deeper into these and much broader topics reconnecting the Islamosphere.
If you're interested in reading more of Amina's work and research you can find Amina's profile here:
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2021-02-1550 min
Trust God BroEpisode 16: Trusting God in SinglenessIt's Valentine's Day! Who wants to talk about singleness? In all seriousness, singleness is a gift. Whether it's desired or undesired singleness we want to help you know how to live it out in a way that glorifies God. Heidi Bradle shares her joys and struggles in singleness.
Some good books:
7 Myths about Singleness by Sam Allberry
Gay Girl, Good God by Jackie Hill Perry
This Momentary Marriage by John Piper
Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality by Nancy Pearcey
Articles:
Singlen...
2021-02-1446 minWhat do you think about X?CorruptionWe're joined by Jonathan Rose, Associate Professor in Politics and Research Methodology. He's guiding us through a fascinating conversation on the nature of corruption. We talk about definitions and the history of the word and some of the current research on the topic.
If you'd like to check out Jonathan's work his profile is here:
https://www.dmu.ac.uk/about-dmu/academic-staff/business-and-law/jonathan-rose/jonathan-rose.aspx
And the Last Week Tonight episode on Civil Forfeiture can be seen on YouTube here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kEpZWGgJks
2021-02-0757 minWhat do you think about X?Technology in the future of higher educationIn this episode, we're fortunate enough to be joined Nick Turner, Reader in Bioanalytical Chemistry at De Montfort University, and Nic Fair Knowledge Engineer Researcher at Southampton University - both expert educators with experience in developing and delivering online learning in higher education. Alongside Simon's experience as a lecturer having recently transitioned his course to a blended delivery model, this episode talks through some of the advantages and disadvantages of these new technologies.
There was a lot to get into here and we didn't cover it all. If you're keen to hear more...
2021-01-131h 15What do you think about X?Deepfakes and authenticityIn this episode, Simon and Adam talk about Deepfakes - the technology behind Channel 4's alternative Christmas message. A brief run through of their history, some current applications, and some predictions of where they may be applied in the future. How is technology being used to manipulate voters and consumers? This poses a lot of questions around authenticity and how we may be wired to project a false self when it suits us.
There are a few links and books mentioned throughout the episode:
A Deepfake Queen's Speech is just the start - Adam's...
2021-01-0550 minWhat do you think about X?Healthcare and HeroesThis week Simon and Adam are joined by two very special guests:
Jude Reid - Consultant Surgeon
Jonathon Gregory - Nutrition Nurse Specialist
They have taken time out of their incredibly busy schedules to discuss the potential dangers of the hero narrative surrounding healthcare workers that has evolved throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. We're honoured to be able to share some insights from people directly affected by it and ponder what the next year or so might hold. We discuss two articles in the show which can be found here:
‘Healthcare Heroes’: problems with media focus on hero...
2020-12-1745 minWhat do you think about X?Meritocracy, againSimon and Adam revisit the meritocracy discussion, this time focusing on some of the challenges to a satisfying alternative.
2020-12-0654 minWhat do you think about X?Meritocracy, class, and conspiracyInspired by the work of Michael Sandel and a question sent in from a listener, Simon and Adam discuss the dangers of meritocracy, how it relates to class and the demographics of conspiracy theorists.
Reference material:
Michael Sandel Interview - https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/2020/10/12/ep-254-1-sandel-meritocracy/
The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories - https://open.spotify.com/episode/39tPz9TisSvHbf00wFoJcV?si=aaQWtkrFSaCyXwbd5ZS2nQ
2020-11-301h 04What do you think about X?Universal basic incomeWhat is universal basic income, how could it be used, and what might it mean in an ever more automated world?
2020-11-0654 minWhat do you think about X?Data ownershipIn this episode, we wanted to discuss who owns your data and how it's used.
2020-11-0652 minWhat do you think about X?PilotSimon Stevens and Adam Sroka talk technology, ethics, AI, and politics.
2020-11-0642 min
AutocodePeter Thorne - the Pearcey Foundation and IT in government and educationThe official podcast for the Australian Computer Museum Society (ACMS). Peter Thorne - The Pearcey Foundation and IT in government and education
2020-07-2832 min
Wesley Seminary Podcast#90 Professor Nancy Pearcey: Worldviews and Women Apologists#90 Professor Nancy Pearcey: Worldviews and Women Apologists by Aaron Perry
2019-07-0535 min