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Get ready for a no-holds-barred debate with four comedians duking it out over the most crucial pop culture wars. Who ruled the '90s—*NSYNC or Backstreet Boys? Team Britney or Team Christina? Was Nickelodeon the king, or did Disney Channel reign supreme? Whitney or Mariah—who owned the diva crown? Coke or Pepsi—pick your side. New episodes drop every Thursday wherever you get your Podcasts and on YouTube!

Christian organizations have come to be known mostly for what we're against. And all too often, that includes being against each other. But amid growing distrust of religious institutions, Christ-centered nonprofits have a unique opportunity to link arms and collectively pursue a calling higher than any one organization's agenda. Rooting for Rivals reveals how your ministry can multiply its impact by cooperating rather than competing with others, modeling Christlike love and generosity in the process. 

Eddie Sherlin and Bill Ligon were boys growing up on opposite sides of the tracks who shared a passion for basketball. They knew the barriers that divided them—some physical landmarks and some hidden in the heart—but those barriers melted away when the boys were on the court. After years of playing wherever they could find a hoop, Eddie and Bill entered the rigors of their respective high school teams.

An illuminating history of North America's eleven rival cultural regions that explodes the red state-blue state myth—by the bestselling author of Nations Apart North America was settled by people with distinct religious, political, and ethnographic characteristics, creating regional cultures...

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Long before the rise of Islam, the Kingdom of Axum (c. 100–940 CE) dominated the Red Sea, rivaled Rome and Persia, and minted gold coins bearing the cross of a Christian king. In this series, Lucas and Luna explore how this East African empire—from its capital at Aksum in modern Ethiopia—controlled the ivory, frankincense, and slave trades, launched naval expeditions into Arabia, and defeated the Jewish kingdom of Himyar. They trace Axum's origins as a successor to the D'mt civilization, its adoption of Christianity under King Ezana (c. 320 CE), and its enigmatic decline. They examine ...

The Parthian Empire (247 BCE – 224 CE) was the superpower that Rome could never defeat—until it collapsed from within. Stretching from the Euphrates to the Indus, the Arsacid dynasty ruled a multicultural realm where Hellenistic, Persian, and steppe traditions fused into a unique civilization. Lucas and Luna guide listeners through the Parthian military revolution: the cataphract heavy cavalry and the mounted archers who perfected the 'Parthian shot' and annihilated Crassus at Carrhae (53 BCE). They explore the bustling Silk Road hub of Ctesiphon, the revival of Zoroastrianism, and the ...

"Americans' Shaky Stretch Heartens Rivals" is from the August 17, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Andrew Keh and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Duterte's Rivals Concede in Philippine Election" is from the May 10, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Richard C. Paddock and Floyd Whaley and narrated by Caroline Miller.

Every triumph has its trials. In every journey, one must learn how to navigate and overcome adversity. Those are the moments that make life meaningful. Truths and Triumphs highlights hometown heroes making an impact in their own circles. Together, we reveal their stories and what keeps them striving.

"Congo Lurches toward a New Crisis as Leader Tries to Crush a Rival" is from the May 11, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Jeffrey Gettleman and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Uber and Rival Didi Chuxing to Combine in China" is from the August 1, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Mike Isaac and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"President of Zambia Wins Narrow Victory as Rival Calls for Recount" is from the August 15, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Norimitsu Onishi and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Political Rival Accuses Afghanistan Vice President of Torturing Him" is from the December 13, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Mujib Mashal and Fahim Abed and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"An EpiPen Rival Is about to Return to the Shelves" is from the October 26, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Katie Thomas and narrated by Kristi Burns.

Even today, it’s considered one of the most thrilling races in Olympic history. The hundred-meter sprint final at the 1924 Paris Games, featuring three of the world’s fastest swimmers—American legends Duke Kahanamoku and Johnny Weissmuller, and Japanese upstart Katsuo Takaishi—had the cultural impact of other milestone moments in Olympic history: Jesse Owens’s podiums in Berlin and John Carlos’s raised, black-gloved fist in Mexico City. Never before had an Olympic swimming final prominently featured athletes of different races, and never had it been broadcast live.

"An Advance in Artificial Intelligence Rivals Human Abilities" is from the Tech section of The New York Times. It was written by John Markoff and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"At Nevada Caucuses, Donald Trump's Rivals Hope to Break His Streak
" is from the US section of The New York Times. It was written by Alexander Burns and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Trump's Rivals Home in on New York, Hoping to Bruise Him" is from the April 7, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Matt Flegenheimer, Maggie Haberman and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Afghan Vice President Is Accused of Assaulting Rival and Taking Him Hostage" is from the November 27, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Mujib Mashal and Fahim Abed and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.