81 épisodes
Maybe I'm Amazed Dr. James Howell
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- Culture et société
Dr. James Howell is the head pastor at Myers Park United Methodist Church in Charlotte, NC. Throughout his career, he's developed meaningful relationships with a wide spectrum of people, and he's taken time to learn each of their stories. Maybe I'm Amazed is a collection of amazing conversations James has with amazing people experiencing everyday miracles.
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Nature, Climbing, and Search and Rescue with Katy Stockton
Dr. Howell speaks with Katy Stockton about the importance of nature, her passion for climbing, and her role in search and rescue at Yosemite National Park.
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Rebecca Bruff on Robert Smalls and Writing Historical Fiction
Dr. Howell speaks with Dr. Rebecca Bruff, author of Trouble the Water, the award-winning book about the life of Robert Smalls, exploring how historical fiction offers a unique perspective on his motivations and relationships. Dr. Bruff is a graduate of Texas A&M University and Southern Methodist University, where she earned her Masters and Doctorate degrees in Theology.
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Systems of Inequality and Faith with Greg Jarrell
Dr. Howell talks with Greg Jarrell about the ongoing and historical systems of inequality that result in urban renewal and gentrification, and the role religion plays in that process. Greg is a scholar, cultural organizer, and the author of Our Trespasses: White Churches and the Taking of American Neighborhoods.
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An Evening with Kate Bowler
Dr. Howell hosts Kate Bowler, New York Times bestselling author, host of the Everything Happens podcast, and Duke University professor. Kate shares her journey of finding resilience amidst life’s challenges and looks deeper into the themes of her new book, Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day!
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Spiritual Practice and Faith with Matt Miofsky
Dr. Howell talks with Matt Miofsky about faith and the importance of spiritual practice in everyday life. Founder and Lead Pastor of The Gathering, a United Methodist Church in St. Louis, Missouri, Matt is also the author of several books, including his latest, The Methodist Book of Daily Prayer. Matt graduated from Washington University, where he played football, and completed his Master's of Divinity from Candler School of Theology at Emory University.
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Jonathan Eig on Biographies of King, Ali, and Other Legends
Dr. Howell talks with award-winning biographer and bestselling author Jonathan Eig about his recent biographies of Martin Luther King, Jr. (King: A Life) and Muhammad Ali (Ali: A Life). Eig's books have been listed among the best of the year by The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal. Eig studied journalism at Northwestern University, and was a reporter for The New Orleans Times-Picayune, The Dallas Morning News, Chicago Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal.