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“A spiritual defense of the proposition that faith and reason are not contradictory.” —Peter L. Berger, Director, Institute on Culture, Religion and World Affairs, Boston University Addressing the central question facing the church today—Is the Gospel true?— Dallas Willard offers an...

National Trust houses and landscapes might seem to embody conventional family values, but for generations some very different stories were hidden away. These belong to owners now considered queer for defying the norms of sexual orientation or gender identity – sometimes blatantly, occasionally as open secrets, but most often very discreetly.

From our esteemed former Governor General--and author of the bestsellers The Idea of Canada and Ingenious--a very timely guide for restoring personal, community, and national trust. Trust is a much-needed manual for the repair and restoration of the social quality on which all democracies rely...

A record of life in Poland before, during and after World War II. The memoir not only conveys personal experiences, but also explores momentous happenings of the time throughout Europe.

The Aston Martin Heritage Trust brings you our official podcast every month to share the stories of the people and the cars that form the rich heritage of Aston Martin. We aim to entertain and inform whilst also ensuring audio recordings of these stories remain preserved forever.

While the big bad corporation has often been the offender in many of the world’s greatest environmental disasters, in the case of the mass poisoning at Camp Lejeune the culprit is a revered institution: the US Marine Corps. For two decades now, revelations have steadily emerged about pervasive contamination, associated clusters of illness and death among the Marine families stationed there, and military stonewalling and failure to act.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER Antitrust enforcement is one of the most pressing issues facing America today—and Amy Klobuchar, the widely respected senior senator from Minnesota, is leading the charge. This fascinating history of the antitrust movement shows us what led to the present moment and...

In 1997, scientists at Brookhaven National Laboratory found a small leak of radioactive water near their research reactor. Brookhaven was—and is—a world-class lab, and its reactor was the cornerstone of US materials science. But its discovery triggered a media and political firestorm that resulted in the reactor's shutdown, and even attempts to close the entire laboratory. A quarter century later, the episode reveals the dynamics of today's controversies in which fears and the dismissal of science disrupt serious discussion and research of vital issues.

A blistering critique of the gulf between America's soldiers and the society that sends them off to war, from the bestselling author of The Limits of Power and Washington Rules The United States has been "at war" in Iraq and Afghanistan for more than a decade. Yet as war has become normalized, a...

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“Whatever it takes” That was Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s vow as the worst financial panic in more than fifty years gripped the world and he struggled to avoid the once unthinkable: a repeat of the Great Depression. Brilliant but temperamentally cautious, Bernanke researched and...

60 years of celebrating, enhancing and safeguarding Halifax's built and natural environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Gurkha Welfare Trust has been providing financial, medical and community aid for over 50 years. This series of podcasts is our way of sharing a few of the stories of those we help, as well as some exclusive interviews with some of our most interesting friends of the Trust.

Foreword by Elaine Welteroth In this stunning essay collection inspired by the popular podcast Life, I Swear, prominent Black women reflect on self-love and healing, sharing stories of the trials and tribulations they’ve faced and what has helped them confront pain, heal wounds, and find...

Each week, the Members of the Shorncliffe Trust deep dive into the history of the Shorncliffe Barracks, revealing a remarkable history, long forgotten stories and incredible insight from experts and historians. We welcome you to join us each week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the story of how one of the most important inventions of the 20th century was developed in Bawdsey, a remote part of Suffolk, and how radar helped the allies win World War II. Echoes of Bawdsey - The Story of Radar tells the history of radar from the early struggles with technology in the 1930s through the Second World war and then on to how Bawdsey became an RAF station and it's place in the community now.

Combat-decorated Marine officer Stuart Scheller speaks out against the debacle of the Afghan pullout as the culmination of a decades-long and still-ongoing betrayal of military members by top leadership, from generals to the commander in chief, comes to light.

Amid a generation of unprecedented confusion, people are desperate for authentic truth to hold onto. But with the world’s constant criticism and degradation of the Bible, skeptics and believers alike are asking if Scripture is truly reliable. TBN’s new weekly program, “Can I Trust the Bible?” tackles head on the most pressing, uncomfortable, and crucial questions about the validity of Christian beliefs. Join host Raj Nair on this journey as we hear from world-renown apologists and your favorite ministry experts who reveal and unpack the answers to the question… Can I TRUST the Bible?...

Esteemed university professor and best-selling author Thomas F. Madden presents an intriguing series of lectures based on a fascinating premise: that the United States has more in common with the rising Roman Republic than with the declining Roman Empire.

My name is Abhay Dandekar and I share conversations with talented and interesting individuals, serving as both a mirror and a window for the global Indian and South Asian community. It’s informal and informative, adding insights and perspective to our evolving expressions of culture, confidence, and trust. New episodes weekly, on Tuesdays (and some Thursdays). Listen or watch anywhere you get your podcasts, and please rate and review if your enjoying it.