Hi everyone! A very warm welcome to soulful stories. Parables and short stories that hopefully will warm your heart.
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The Slavic Literature Pod is your guide to one of the most important—yet understudied—literary traditions. Every episode, Russian literature PhD Candidate Matt Gerasimovich and Personable Audio Expert Cameron Lallana dive deep into big books, short stories, film, and everything in between. You’ll get an approachable introduction to the scholarship and big ideas surrounding this canon three Fridays per month.
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The TOMMIE! Talk Show is an upbeat, faith-based show that seeks to inspire, inform, and heal listeners by having real conversations around relevant topics impacting our communities. These lively and thoughtful conversations feature celebrities, CEO’s, artists, thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and everyday people. The show is hosted by author and storyteller T.W. Suggs who is a Philadelphia native and artist. The TOMMIE! Talk Show is a part of P3 Christian Radio and is affiliated with The Cult ...
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Sermons from Round Rock Church of Christ outside of Austin, TX. Load up your phone with messages to listen to on the go.
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A longform discussion between co-hosts Roy Peer, an architect turned entrepreneur and sci-fi author, & Steven W Sorensen, a global soul turned tech finance and corporate board enthusiast, on a wide range of topics ranging from AI to philosophy to entrepreneurship. We aim to bring on great minds, from the renown to the unknown, to discuss things we find interesting. We start each podcast sober and let the proof gradient the course of discussion. Just like Hitchcock built suspense by placing a ...
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The Devil's Yard by Andrić
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Show Notes: This week, Matt and Cameron chart new territory by covering the novella “The Devil’s Yard” by Yugoslav writer, poet, and diplomat (at varying times) Ivo Andrić. Covering a story within a story, they’ll have plenty to say about the construction of narrative, storytelling from the core and periphery of empire, and what’s up with everybody…
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One of the ways we respond to the forgiving work of Jesus is through faithfulness to His work & ministry he places in front of us individually & collectively.Zane Witcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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Seeking the presence of God through silence & solitude is fundamental in our faith journeys because it is a way in which our heart's are realigned to God's heart.Zane Witcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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August Break - The Czech Manuscripts (w/ author Dr. David L. Cooper)
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Note: This episode originally aired in February 2024. Matt and Cameron are taking a much needed break this August and wanted to re-up some mid-series Life and Fate episodes they thought deserved more attention. Pick up a copy of The Czech Manuscripts here. Show Notes: This week, Matt and Cameron are joined by Professor David L. Cooper to talk about…
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What happens (and why does it matter) when we gather together under the roof of God's house?Zane Witcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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August Break - Ochre & Rust by Gandlevsky (w/translator Philip J. Metres)
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Note: This episode originally aired in January 2024. Matt and Cameron are taking a much needed break this August and wanted to re-up some mid-series Life and Fate episodes they thought deserved more attention. Pick up a copy of Ochre & Rust from Green Linden Press’ website. Show Notes: This week, Matt and Cameron tackle some of the work of Sergey G…
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Sensing God calling us to action is a vital part of our Christian walk. This week, we dove into what it looks like to be willing to trust God in all circumstances through obedience and sensitivity to the Spirit's promptings.LC Alexander tarafından oluşturuldu
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August Break - Work Flows: Stalinist Liquids in Russian Labor Culture (w/ author Dr. Maya Vinokour)
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Note: This episode originally aired in April 2024. Matt and Cameron are taking a much needed break this August and wanted to re-up some mid-series Life and Fate episodes they thought deserved more attention. You can pick up a copy of Dr. Maya Vinokour’s book Work Flows: Stalinist Liquids in Russian Labor Culture here. Show Notes: This week, Matt an…
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This week, we started a new series where we considered these questions: Are love and hurry incompatible? And if they are incompatible, why do we often choose to hurry even at the cost of love?Matt DeLano tarafından oluşturuldu
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How can we begin to see the unseen spiritual realities Jesus sees?Zane Witcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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Life and Fate (Part 3, Chs. 49-61) by Grossman
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Show Notes: They said it couldn’t be done; they said it was too much work; they say it was simply too much Grossman. (The ‘they’ here is Matt and Cameron, to be clear). This week, more than 7 months after starting their Life and Fate series, Matt and Cameron proved them (us) wrong by covering Chapters 49 through 61 of Part 3. It’s time to say goodb…
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How do we invite Jesus into the mental landscape of our sexual thoughts, desires, and tensions?Zane Witcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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How do we give attention to our hidden inner-world with God?Zane Witcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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Life and Fate (Part 3, Chs. 19-48) by Grossman
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Show Notes: This week, Matt and Cameron stay in Stalingrad to the bitter end, covering Chapters 19 to 48 in Part 3 of Vasily Grossman’s Life and Fate. Stalin’s phone calls, the 6th Army’s surrender, and senseless kindness oh my! It’s all coming together. Get your horsemeat and get ready to tune in. Major themes: Unrewarded kindness, family ties, th…
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How can we listen for a God that often speaks in hidden, mysterious ways?Clark Sullivan tarafından oluşturuldu
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What does it mean to be hidden with Christ?Zane Witcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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Aelita (1924) by Protazanov
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Show Notes: This week, Matt and Cameron dive into the 1924 film Aelita, directed by Yakov Protazanov, to learn more about very early Soviet sci-fi, New Economic Policy anxiety, and Martian socialist revolution. It’s the most fun you didn’t know you could have with a silent film. Get your plans for your rocket ship, write “Anta Odeli Uta” on your wi…
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How do we discern when the Spirit of God may be inviting someone at Round Rock Church of Christ to serve as an elder?Zane Witcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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Office Hours - Answering r/Dostoevsky's hottest questions
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Show Notes: This week, Matt and Cameron return to the salt mines of Reddit to address some of the internet’s most asked questions, such as “Can atheists understand Dostoevsky?” and “Does Crime and Punishment ever get interesting?” Alongside that, they’ll also be talking about some novels and works they’d like to cover but don’t work with the normal…
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What is the role of an elder at Round Rock Church of Christ?Zane Witcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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Life and Fate (P. 2, Chs. 51-62, P.3 Chs. 1-18) by Grossman
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Show Notes: This week, Matt and Cameron finish the encirclement of Paulus’ 6th Army in Stalingrad as they cover Vasily Grossman’s Life and Fate from Part 2, Chapter 51 through Part 3, Chapter 18. After fighting from the back foot for months — exhausting all those still on the front line, civilian and soldier alike — it’s time for the USSR to swing …
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Why is it important to financially give to the ministry needs of Jesus on a regular basis?Zane Witcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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Episode 20: "She's D.O.P.E."
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This episode's purpose is to celebrate women's contribution, presence, and power everywhere. We've named this episode, "She’s D.O.P.E”. "Dope" is slang for awesome, great, amazing, or phenomenal. “D.O.P.E.” in this context serves as an acronym for Determined (possessing a steadfast resolve despite any obstacle), Ownership (owns their power and taki…
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Societal changes, such as increased screen time & mental health challenges, are impacting our young people greatly. In a world full of intergenerational tension, the words of Jesus in Matthew 22:39 is the way forward for all of us to support one another.John Kay tarafından oluşturuldu
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Have you ever wondered how Jesus Christ has poured out his love on you?Zane Witcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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The Body of the Soul by Ulitskaya
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Show Notes: This week, Matt and Cameron get into Lyudmila Ulitskaya’s recently published collection of short stories “The Body of the Soul.” In particular, they’ll be covering “The Dragon and the Phoenix,” “A Man in a Mountainous Landscape,” and “Woof-woof.” They’ll be getting into the dynamics of building communities, death as a part of life, and …
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What does pouring out our dependence & trust on the feet of Jesus look like in our daily lives?Zane Witcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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How do we cultivate a life that sees those who God sees?Zane Witcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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Office Hours - Ranking our best episodes
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Show Notes: This week, Matt and Cameron take a trip into the stacks to review and -- more importantly -- rank their back catalogue. Everything from Gogol's "The Nose" to Life and Fate, they'll be putting it under the microscope and giving you their thoughts on where it falls from S-tier to F-tier (which, of course, stands for: 'What were we f'ing t…
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Life and Fate Read Along: Part 2, Chapter 49
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Covering thoughts shared by some of our listeners on our Discord and on social media about Part 2, Chapter 49 of Vasily Grossman's Life and Fate. You can read our post about the chapter here. If you haven't already signed up to get daily emails reflecting on each chapter of Life and Fate, you can do so on our website. Be sure to follow us on Instag…
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Life and Fate Read Along: Part 2, Chapter 48
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Covering thoughts shared by some of our listeners on our Discord and on social media about Part 2, Chapter 48 of Vasily Grossman's Life and Fate. You can read our post about the chapter here. If you haven't already signed up to get daily emails reflecting on each chapter of Life and Fate, you can do so on our website. Be sure to follow us on Instag…
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Life and Fate (P.2, Chs. 21-50) by Grossman
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Show Notes: This week, Matt and Cameron keep up the pace in Vasily Grossman’s Life and Fate, covering Part 2, chapters 21 through 50. They’ll be covering everything from Klimov’s All Quiet on the Western Front moment in Battlefield Stalingrad to the death camps that take up much of the latter chapters for this part. Get ready to get sad, and tune i…
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What happens when we pour out our praise upon the feet of Jesus?Zane Witcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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What does it look like to no longer compartmentalize our relationship with God but have it infiltrate into every facet of our lives?Zane Witcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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Work Flows: Stalinist Liquids in Russian Labor Culture (w/ author Dr. Maya Vinokour)
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You can pick up a copy of Dr. Maya Vinokour’s book Work Flows: Stalinist Liquids in Russian Labor Culture here. Show Notes: This week, Matt and Cameron sit down with Dr. Maya Vinokour to talk about her book Work Flows: Stalinist Liquids in Russian Labor Culture and touch on Daniil Kharms’ short story “How the Old Woman Tried to Buy Ink.” Dr. Vinoko…
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How can meaningful moments with God amongst individuals lead to communal momentum for all those who call Round Rock Church of Christ home?Zane Witcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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Office Hours - We Read This Book So You Don't Have To
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Show Notes: This week, Matt and Cameron decide to see what insights Book-Twitter has to offer by reading and reacting to some choice passages from Hit Reverse: New Ideas From Old Books by Jash Dholani. If you’ve ever read H.P. Lovecraft and decided, “yeah, I should get my views on governance from this guy,” boy is this the book for you. Head to vis…
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There are a couple of realities we can always remember & never forget about our stories when we trust in the resurrection story of Jesus!Zane Witcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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Life and Fate (P.1 Chs. 61-70, P.2 Chs. 1-20) by Grossman
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Show Notes: This week, Matt and Cameron continue their quest through Vasily Grossman’s Life and Fate, covering Part 1, chs.61-70 along with Part 2, chs. 1-20. They’ll be going into greater depth about the state of Grossman’s world, the nature of fascism, and will dive a little bit into the nature of science in the USSR. Major themes: Provocative mo…
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Episode 20: "The Anniversary Show"
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The TOMMIE! Talk Show has reached its first anniversary! This episode features robust conversations with guest cohost, Bashir Hogue (multi-award-winning international singer and host of The Culture Talk Show, Inc.) around our favorite episodes. It also includes a top-give countdown of the shows our community of supporters viewed, liked, and comment…
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How do we not only prepare for our own death but participate in the freedom Jesus offers us in light of his own death?Zane Witcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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This week, we looked back at the beginning of Scripture to name that Death was not God's idea before jumping into what we learn from Jesus on the cross when it comes to lament, to making space for grief and to witnessing God on the loose.Matt DeLano tarafından oluşturuldu
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Death is saddening, disheartening, & at times a disturbing topic to think about or discuss in public. And yet, Jesus didn't avoid talking about his death. He faced it head on. What does Jesus facing & conquering death mean for us in our own wrestlings about our mortality?Zane Witcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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An update on how we are becoming Jesus followers who are Spirit-filled & Spirit-led for those who have not come home to God.Zane Witcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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Note: This episode contains light discussion of sexual assault throughout. Show Notes: This week, Matt and Cameron dig into Ivan Bunin’s popular short story “Light Breathing” to talk about narrative chronology, whether Bunin really is the emigree Gorky, and why exactly every Slavic literature class makes its students read this piece at least once. …
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Episode 19: "Getting Back to the Heart of God Through Worship"
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It’s important for us to remain at the heart of God. Unfortunately, life, circumstances, work, family, our schedules, and distractions can sometimes distance us from God and move us further away from His heart. This episode, "Getting Back to the Heart of God Through Worship", focuses on how we can maintain our closeness with God even when life beco…
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Office Hours - Do-stoevsky it for the 'gram, Empress Theresa
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Show Notes: This week, Matt and Cameron take some time to recap the syllabus to students in Office Hours. They’ll be recapping the Life and Fate Read Along so far, talk about Dostoevsky on Instagram, and then spend far too much time talking about the one, the only novel of its kind: Empress Theresa. Major themes: Read Along recap, Dosteovsky-gram, …
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Life and Fate (P.1, Chs. 32-60) by Grossman
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Show Notes: This week, Matt and Cameron stay on the Life and Fate grind, covering Part 1’s chapters 32 through 60. Time to talk hospital tours, tank corp organization, and front-line commissars oh my! Get your canteen full of carefully boiled water and tune in! They’ll be briefly recapping the events covered in these chapters, but for a complete pl…
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We should be a body that sees the truth in God calling the unqualified for his name to be glorified. Embracing boldness and not allowing our doubts to hold us from our destiny.LC Alexander tarafından oluşturuldu
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How do we proceed when a decision of great importance is in front of us but we do not sense any particular direction, insight, or further guidance?Zane Witcher tarafından oluşturuldu
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