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Among the Gods is a storytelling podcast that brings Greek mythology to life through rich, immersive narration. Ancient myths are retold as gripping stories, full of drama, humor, and quiet wisdom, revealing the very human flaws and choices hidden within the divine. These are not distant legends or dry retellings, but living tales where intelligence can outmatch force, pride can start wars, and a single decision can reshape the world.

In The Gods Are Athirst, a captivating novel by Anatole France, we delve into the turbulent world of the French Revolution through the eyes of Évariste Gamelin, a young Parisian painter whose rise from obscurity to a prominent member of the Revolutionary Tribunal is both swift and chilling. Frances masterful prose paints a vivid picture of how idealism can spiral into fanaticism, leading Évariste to orchestrate a reign of terror that endangers not only his own life but also the lives of his loved ones. This gripping tale serves as a powerful exploration of ambition, morality, and the human ...

The tale of The Frost-Giants Daughter stands as one of the earliest chronicles of Conans life, capturing the essence of his youth as a mercenary in the frosty lands of Nordheim, just north of his homeland, Cimmeria. In this gripping story, Conan finds himself as the sole survivor of a brutal battle on an icy plain, where eighty men have fallen in a fierce clash between Wulfheres Aesir warriors and the Vanir led by chieftain Bragi. As the exhausted Conan lies amidst the carnage, he is approached by the enchanting and haughty Atali, a semi-nude beauty draped in a gossamer veil that seems woven ...

What do we know about Jesus and Mary? For starters, what the evangelists recorded in the gospels. Throughout Church history, mystics have received visions of the life of Jesus and Mary and recorded them as biographies. One such mystic was Venerable Maria of Agreda who authored The Mystical City of God, a four-volume book totaling more than 2,000 pages. It's a daunting task to read, but Marian theologian Fr. Edward Looney has partnered with TAN Books to read it in a year. Join him as he reads and provides reflections daily.

30 min Bible Studies packed full with the Word of God with NO denominational slants or twists! Come sit at the feet of Jesus and learn of Him, feel the calling, hear the Holy Spirit and let the Anointing break EVERY yoke in The Name of Jesus!!!

Immerse yourself in the captivating tale of young Francis, the son of an Italian merchant, who is spellbound by the songs and stories of knights and troubadours that his father shares from his journeys. Inspired, Francis aspires to become a knight himself. However, after witnessing firsthand the harrowing suffering caused by war, he radically changes his path. Opting for a life of simplicity and service, he relinquishes all his material possessions to become nothing less than a troubadour for God.

Dive into the true and gripping tale of Beasts, Men and Gods. This story is not just an account, its a journey through the perils and escapes reminiscent of epic fantasies like The Lord of the Rings. Join Ferdinand Ossendowski, a Polish man stranded in Siberia during the Bolshevik Revolution, as he navigates through the harsh landscapes of Siberia, Mongolia, and China to reach the Pacific and escape the chaos. Along the way, he crosses paths with countless military men, each sharing the same aim yet meeting different fates. Its a story of survival against the odds, where threats come not just ...

Explore the relationship between church and state, and the role of faith in politics. Jim Wallis is an evangelical preacher and the author of God's Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get It. Alan Dershowitz is the Felix Frankfurter Professor of Law at Harvard Law School and the editor of a collection of essays entitled What Israel Means to Me. Amy Sullivan, a contributing editor at The Washington Monthly, is writing a book about religion and the left.

Prepare for a thought-provoking and compelling audio experience with 'God Goes to Murderer's Row' by Rev M Raymond. Delve into the intriguing world of crime, redemption, and spirituality as you follow the transformative journey of a convicted murderer. This powerful story explores themes of faith, forgiveness, and the potential for redemption in the darkest corners of society. Whether you seek inspiration, enjoy thought-provoking narratives, or simply appreciate a well-crafted story, 'God Goes to Murderer's Row' is a must-listen. Join us as we navigate the complexities of the human condition ...

Conversations about places where faith and politics overlap, with particular interest in extremism and violence. Run by the Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence www.csbvbristol.org.uk. Meet our hosting team. Helen Paynter is a Baptist minister and biblical specialist, and director of the Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence. Matthew Feldman is an expert on the radical right and director of the Centre for the Analysis of the Radical Right, although he speaks here in a private capacity. Maria Power is a Catholic social historian and an expert on peace-making initiatives in Northern ...

The Good Old Days is a humor-based podcast about dark historical events. Humans tend to view the past using rose-colored glasses. Older generations are constantly bragging about how things were in their day. But was it better? Join Kinsie and Ellie as they delve into the dark recesses of human history to see if the good old days were truly the good old days. Spoiler alert – often, they weren’t, and with comical results. Unearth the untold, the bizarre, and the downright hilarious tales from history’s shadowy corners with our podcast. Dive into the past with a wicked sense of humor as we ...