I migliori Beyond Footnotes podcast (2024)

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Dealing with Triggers 22:05

1d ago22:05

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trigger (v) informal: to cause a strong emotional reaction of fear, shock, anger, or worry in someone, especially because they are made to remember something bad that has happened in the past. Getting triggered is something that happens to all of us. In this episode, Pastor Scott shares some of his own life experience in dealing with this problem a…

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How to Avoid the Death Penalty in Medieval England, Part II 15:28

3d ago15:28

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(Host: Samantha) Not everyone who received the death penalty in medieval England was actually killed. Picking up where she left off in our last episode, Samantha explores two more methods of avoiding execution: gaining sanctuary and buying pardons. For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com/…

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Always Believe in Your Golems (Making Money) 2:39:14

7d ago2:39:14

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Inequality reporter Stephanie Convery returns on a trip with Liz and Ben into the world of banking, high finance and monetary theory in Terry Pratchett’s thirty-sixth Discworld novel, 2007’s Making Money. The Ankh-Morpork Post Office is running very smoothly – which has left Moist von Lipwig, reformed con-man and Postmaster General, at a loose end.…

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The Power of Our Words 18:58

16d ago18:58

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Our words matter. They are powerful indications about what is actually going on inside of us. Jesus commented on this fact many times. In this episode, Pastor Scott shares some of those passages while giving some personal insights on his own journey with cultivating speech that edifies & gives grace. Click here to send us a text message! For commen…

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How to Avoid the Death Penalty in Medieval England, Part I 8:51

16d ago8:51

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(Host: Samantha) In medieval England, just because you received the death penalty for your crimes doesn't mean you necessarily had to actually die. Here, Samantha looks at two methods of avoiding having your sentence carried out: benefit of clergy and turning to outlawry. For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotin…

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Dry Seasons of the Soul 18:27

23d ago18:27

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What do we do when we feel disconnected from God? Do these dry seasons of faith have a purpose? Is struggling like this normal? Pastor Scott tackles these questions & more with the help of C.S. Lewis in this week's episode. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org…

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Evangelical Christianity & Politics: What's our role? 20:58

28d ago20:58

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With the 2024 Presidential election right around the corner, Pastor Scott discusses his view of the church's role during this tumultuous season. What exactly does it mean to be an evangelical Christian? Can there be unity despite our many differences? He then reads a recently released statement/confession by a group of Evangelical thought leaders. …

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So You've Been Elfshot 26:29

1M ago26:29

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(Host: Kristin) Oh no, you’ve been shot by an invisible arrow and now you’re sick. What’s a person to do? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered this week with cures for those times when you’ve been elfshot, this week on Footnoting History. For further reading suggestions and more, please visit: https://www.footnotinghistory.com…

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Cover Stamps (Discworld covers, Going Postal recap) 15:16

1M ago15:16

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Unfortunately some scheduling issues pushed back our recording of #Pratchat80, and unfortunately we aren’t going to be able to bring you that discussion of Making Money until until October. But it has been a very long time since we talked about Going Postal, so Ben thought you might like a recap to tide you over – plus a discussion of some of his f…

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The Power of Being Present 18:06

1M ago18:06

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Pastor Scott shares the reason for there being no podcast last week & how that experience prompted what he shares in today's episode. How do we support someone who is going through the grieving process? It's a simple question, but one we often overcomplicate the answer to. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions…

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Napoleon Bonaparte and the Malet Coup 17:39

1M ago17:39

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(Christine) In 1812, while France’s Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was on a military campaign in Russia, he learned of trouble back home: General Claude-François de Malet and several co-conspirators had tried to take control of the French government. Part of their plan centered around telling people that Napoleon had died - except, of course, he hadn’t…

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Life's Many Chapters 17:25

2M ago17:25

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In this episode, Pastor Scott shares a passage from one his favorite books of the Bible Ecclesiastes. He also recalls a powerful experience he had during a high school assembly about how to look at one's life in the context of a book with many different chapters. Finally, he discusses difficult but powerful life of Abraham Lincoln. Click here to se…

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WWJD? 21:01

2M ago21:01

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In this episode, Pastor Scott reads an email from a listener who shares their struggle in carving out daily alone time with God. He then dives into the history of the phrase & idea behind "What would Jesus do?" and how its impact has been used for both positive and negative applications within the Christian Faith. Click here to send us a text messa…

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The Adventure of Cabeza de Vaca 15:22

2M ago15:22

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(Josh) In 1527, Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca set off as a part of the Narvàez Expedition to conquer Florida. The expedition ended in disaster for the Spanish after several encounters with Native Americans defending their lands. Using makeshift boats, Cabeza de Vaca and a handful of other survivors drifted across the Gulf of Mexico before landing near…

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The Will of God (with Dr. Barret Fisher) 21:03

2M ago21:03

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How do we discern the will of God in our lives? It's a question that Dr. Barret Fisher has thought about a lot. In this episode, he shares his own personal experiences and insights regarding this important topic. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org…

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Unalive from Überwald (“Death and What Comes Next") 1:28:10

2M ago1:28:10

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Recorded live at the Australian Discworld Convention in Tarntanyangga (Adelaide), Karen J Carlisle and Tansy Rayner Roberts join us on stage to discuss short fiction, Death and the (sort of) last of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld short stories, 2004’s “Death and What Comes Next”. Somewhere in time and space, a philosopher lies on his deathbed…and Deat…

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Emotion, Intellect & Will (with Dr. Barret Fisher) 20:33

2M ago20:33

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In this very special episode of the podcast, Pastor Scott's older brother, Dr. Barret Fisher shares his fascinating & powerful conversion experience. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.orgDi Scott Fisher

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Medieval Midwives Beyond Myths 12:48

2M ago12:48

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(Host: Lucy) Who were medieval midwives and what did they do? As imagined in novels and films, the medical expertise of such women might be secret, mystical, persecuted, or some combination of all three. In the archives, traces of their activities can be tantalizingly hard to find. This podcast looks not only at the history of midwives in medieval …

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Alone With God 17:01

3M ago17:01

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Spending daily time alone with God is an important aspect of the Christian Faith. However, it can often be difficult to be consistent. In this episode, Pastor Scott discusses his own journey with this process & where we can look in Scripture for how Jesus modeled this practice. He also gives some practical tips on how to make it easier to turn this…

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The Cape Cod Boarding House 18:57

3M ago18:57

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The podcast returns this week after a brief hiatus! Pastor Scott & his wife Maura took a trip to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary! While on this trip, Pastor Scott was reminded of an incredibly pivotal spiritual experience he had forty-five years ago in Massachusetts. Outro Song: Harry Chapin - Someone Keeps Calling My Name Click here to se…

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Tales from the Tower of London: Gruffudd ap Llywelyn and Ranulf Flambard 23:14

3M ago23:14

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(Hosts: Christine and Kristin) Since the Middle Ages, the Tower of London has fulfilled many roles including hosting the Crown Jewels. It has, more infamously, also been a prison for many who were viewed as threats or criminals–leading to no shortage of fascinating stories tied to this property. In this episode, Christine and Kristin each share one…

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One Step Beyond (The Long Cosmos) 2:46:38

3M ago2:46:38

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It’s the final leg of the Long Journey as Joel Martin and Deanne Sheldon-Collins answer our Invitation! Both previous Long Earth guests return to discuss the fifth and final of Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter’s collaborations, the 2016 novel The Long Cosmos. It’s 2070, and a message has been received across the Long Earth: “JOIN US.” Joshua Vali…

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The Longer Footnote (recap of The Long Earth, The Long War, The Long Mars and The Long Utopia) 13:01

3M ago13:01

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Our July episode about The Long Cosmos, fifth and final of the Long Earth series, is arriving on time! But we still thought you might appreciate a recap and reminder of what happened in the previous four novels. Was this helpful? Were you annoyed by the slight inaccuracies made for brevity? Do you double-dare us to do this for the Discworld series …

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Idols of the Heart 20:48

3M ago20:48

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The Bible says a lot about idolatry and its dangers. Why was it difficult for people in the Old Testament to abstain from making images of God? Why was (and is) this such an important commandment? What does having "idol's" look like for us in modern times? Pastor Scott discusses all this & more in this week's episode! Click here to send us a text m…

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Government Mandated Faith? 19:29

4M ago19:29

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In this episode, Pastor Scott gives his perspective on the idea that God's influence took a hit when He was "removed from the public sphere" via bans on the Bible & prayer. Is God's influence limited because of these factors? Are elements of the Christian faith being mandated via the government more helpful or hurtful to the cause? Click here to se…

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Self-Denial: Requirement or Choice? 19:18

4M ago19:18

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In this episode, Pastor Scott reads & responds to a great viewer question regarding the topic of evolution. After that, he speaks on the topic of denying or "dying" to oneself. An often-misunderstood teaching that requires a deeper look into what Jesus was really getting at. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestio…

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Science & Scripture: Evolution vs. Intelligent Design 21:17

4M ago21:17

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In this episode, Pastor Scott continues last week's discussion on science & scripture. Evolution, intelligent design, the age of the earth. All hot topics that often cause division amongst believers & non-believers alike...but should they? Song in the outro is Original Species by Audio Adrenaline. Click here to send us a text message! For comments,…

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Science & Scripture: An Overview 21:38

4M ago21:38

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Is there tension between science and scripture? How does one uphold the authority of the Bible while also not speaking beyond what it affirms in regard to the scientific realities of our world? Is this tension something that cannot be resolved? Pastor Scott discusses all this and more in today's episode. Click here to send us a text message! For co…

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How to Get Below in Advertising (“The Hades Business”)

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Writer, filmmaker and creative director Lucas Testro joins Liz and Ben on a trip down under to the Other Place as we discuss Terry Pratchett’s first ever published short story, 1963’s “The Hades Business”. Shady advertising man Crucible arrives home to find none other than old Nicholas Lucifer waiting for him in his study. But he hasn’t come to tak…

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The Gift of Listening 21:37

5M ago21:37

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Having someone truly listen to you is an incredibly powerful thing. In those moments we feel heard, seen and cared for. In this episode, Pastor Scott dives into the intricacies of learning to listen while giving practical tips one can use to help develop the skill. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: …

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Jesus had a Mother 18:13

5M ago18:13

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It's easy to forget that while Jesus was the son of God, he was also fully human just like us. A human with a mother. Pastor Scott starts off today's episode examining some passages that show what kind of relationship Jesus had with Mary, how he worried and cared for her throughout his life and even during his death. Pastor Scott then reflects on h…

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Eeek Club 2024 (subscriber questions)

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It’s the 25th of May, which can only mean one thing: Geek Pride Day! Or Towel Day. Or the Glorious 25th of May and the Battle of Treacle Mine Road…okay, that’s three things. Why not add one more? This is the Pratchat Eeek Club: a bonus episode discussing Terry Pratchett-related topics selected by our “Eeek” tier subscribers. This year, the topics a…

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The Nuance of Joy & Gratitude 19:18

5M ago19:18

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In this episode, Pastor Scott dives into some challenging verses from 1st Thessalonians. How does one always rejoice or give thanks despite difficult circumstances? Are we meant to be robots or force ourselves to feel good even when things are falling apart? Is there more than meets the eye to these passages? How do we frame them knowing how tough …

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Choose Your Own Adventure: The Many Accounts of the Execution of Anne Boleyn 22:04

5M ago22:04

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(Host: Kristin) Historians rely a lot on primary source evidence to interpret the past. But what do you do when multiple sources tell a different story of what happened? Learn about the many accounts of the execution of Anne Boleyn and consider what they tell us about a major moment in English history with Kristin in this week’s episode of Footnoti…

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Dealing with Spiritual Abuse 22:56

5M ago22:56

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Today's episode tackles the very heavy subject of spiritual abuse. Pastor Scott shares a bit of his own experience in dealing with this problem throughout the years and then turns to the Bible to see what Jesus has to say about the subject. He also recommends some powerful resources for anyone that has been the victim of this dangerous form of abus…

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Wrong in the Start Place (Terry Pratchett Day 2024) 1:00:58

5M ago1:00:58

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The scheduling goblins got us this month, and we’ve had to delay our planned short story episode. But while we get that sorted out, Ben’s embracing the chaos – and the theme of Terry Pratchett Day 2024, “Start in the Wrong Place”! Join him as he shares some of your stories of unusual places to start reading Pratchett. If you’d like to honour Terry,…

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Matters of the Heart 15:00

5M ago15:00

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In this episode, Pastor Scott shares about an unexpected medical emergency he had last week, the anxiety that came with it, and ultimately, how grateful he is for the providence, love & comfort he received from the Lord. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org…

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Alfred Packer, Notorious Cannibal? 21:30

5M ago21:30

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(Host: Josh) Alfred, or sometimes Alferd Packer, is one of the most infamous villains in Colorado history. As the story goes, Packer, a trail guide, led his party into disaster and then killed them one by one before consuming their bodies in order to survive. He was arrested, tried, convicted, and then escaped. Once reprehended Packer changed his s…

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Why These Books? 21:26

6M ago21:26

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How did we end up with the books we have in the Bible? In this episode, Pastor Scott deep dives into the history of how the books that make up the Bible got there and the metrics they needed to meet to be accepted as inspired. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.org…

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True Friendship 16:42

6M ago16:42

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In this episode, Pastor Scott shares an awesome surprise he got to experience this past Sunday and gives some thoughts on the topic of friendship. Click here to send us a text message! For comments, questions or suggestions email: footnotespod@visitdvcc.orgDi Scott Fisher

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Owney: Star Pup of the US Railway Mail Service 16:59

6M ago16:59

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(Host: Christine) In the late 1800s, a dog called Owney became a star as he won over the hearts of postal workers across the United States and sometimes, even, beyond. This episode is all about Owney, his adventures, the souvenirs he collected, and his revered place in postal history.Di Footnoting History

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