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In this landmark work of emerging African American womanist theology, Delores Williams finds in the biblical figure of Hagar-mother of Ishmael, cast into the desert by Abraham and Sarah, but protected by God - a prototype for the struggle of African-American women. African slave, homeless exile, surrogate mother, Hagar's story provides an image of survival and defiance appropriate to black women today.

At the outset of the Battle of the Wilderness, General Lee's Army of Northern Virginia remained capable of defeating the Army of the Potomac. After two days of relentless fighting in dense Virginia woods, Robert E. Lee was never again able to launch offensive operations against Grant's army. This battle was one of the most gruesome in American history. The impenetrable forest and gunfire smoke made it impossible to view the enemy. Officers couldn't see their own men during the fighting. The incessant gunfire caused the woods to catch fire, resulting in hundreds of men burning to death.

A son uncovers disturbing secrets in the diaries his journalist father left behind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sedevacanist. A Sedevacanist is a pre-Vatican II Council Catholic. Show motto:" My job is inform not to convince. "- St. Bernadette Soubirous.Podcast Consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and Sacred Heart of Jesus. Social media; Saint Raphael@jonquixote67 at Pintrest, Slave to the Immaculate Heart and the Sacred Heart at Tumblr, and St_Longinus_baptism at Telegram. This podcast is a continuation of the original podcast St. Longinus's Baptism. As of right now they still can be accessed on the Spotify, Amazon music, and Google podcasts platforms. Any topics or questions you would like ...

Explore one of the most pivotal periods in Old Testament history with The Exodus and Wilderness Wanderings. This enlightening journey begins in the shadows of Egypt, where centuries of silence and Divine forgetfulness are shattered by miraculous events that lead to Israels liberation and the fall of Pharaohs empire. Experience the birth of the Israelite nation on that fateful Paschal night, marked by the blood of sacrifice. As they are guided to Mount Sinai, discover the laws, ordinances, and divine guidance that shape their identity. This narrative not only recounts the ancient history of ...

Dive into the captivating world of early conservation with Our Search for a Wilderness, the inaugural book from The Boone and Crockett Club, co-founded by Theodore Roosevelt and George Grinnell. In their Editors Note, they emphasized the essence of big-game hunting as a pursuit for the strong and resilient. This book, while reflecting the outdated equipment of its time, offers a vivid exploration of the American West and the dawn of the conservation movement. Each chapter delves into various animals such as buffalo, mountain goats, elk, and grizzlies, as well as the indigenous peoples and ...

A valuable discovery under the world's second-largest temperate wetland and in the traditional lands of the Cree and Ojibway casts light on the growing conflict among resource development, environmental stewardship, and Indigenous rights. In this colorful tale, Virginia Heffernan draws on her bush and newsroom experiences to illustrate the complexities of resource development at a time when Indigenous rights are becoming enshrined globally.

The untold story of Leon Crane, the only surviving crew member of a World War II B-24 crash on a remote mountain near the Arctic Circle, who managed to stay alive 81 days in sub-zero temperature by making peace with nature, and end his ordeal by walking along a river to safety. Part World War II story, part Alaskan adventure story, part survival story, and even part inspirational story, this is what we call " a good listen".

Written in Stone tells the (mostly) true stories of the most groundbreaking ascents in rock climbing history, one decade at a time. Hosted by Kris Hampton, you’ll hear the narrated, sound designed stories about what led to new levels in climbing, alternated with conversations with today’s top climbers about what inspired them about what went down way back then. Season Two is focused on the 1980’s. The birth of sport climbing as we know it, the struggles with changing rules and ethics, the women who paved the way for the superstars of the 90s and 00s. Patrick Edlinger, Jerry Moffatt, ...

Real-time chats with coach-on-sabbatical, ocean sailor Andrew Moss as he competes in the awesome Clipper Round the World Race! Andrew is part of the crew on 1 of 11 sailboats literally racing all the way around the world over ten months from September 2023 - July 2024! We check in and find out how it's all going at the end of each of 8 legs and as Andrew races around 6 of the earth's 7 continents :)

Sailing Stories, Interviews and Tips with and emphasis for the Mediterranean but we do venture Beyond

The Life In Full podcast. These are stories of the quiet, confident, credible, humble, and approachable people, who for the most part, remain unknown. These are people who have a conscious intention in their own pursuits. I want to know their why, what equation in life built them, and unwind that common thread in these people who have that unidentifiable thing that makes them the outliers, while hearing about their lives lived in full. The Life In Full podcast is a deep dive into the mind of interesting people, their struggles and triumphs, upbringing, accomplishments, and what life events ...