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Wilderness Edge is a podcast for people who are curious about communities on the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Join our host, Lacey Squier, for juicy conversations with area residents and all who have a heart-home “up north.” We offer dialogue about what gives northeastern Minnesota the edge, as well as some real talk about the sometimes-sharp edges of living in remote and rural locations.

Sol Bishop unpacks Psalm 23's "still waters" through ancient Hebrew, shepherding realities, and the psalm's power in humanity's darkest moments. Explore why this poetry has comforted restless souls for millennia and what it reveals about finding rest in turbulent times. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

Host Celeste Skye explores spaces where maps end and mystery begins, revealing humanity's drive to venture beyond the known. From Arctic passages and ocean depths to virtual worlds, each episode uncovers why blank spaces terrify and seduce us. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

Sol Bishop explores how the Bible transforms water from chaotic abyss to sacred symbol, from Genesis's primordial deep through Jesus walking on waves to Revelation's sea-less new creation. Each episode reveals how ancient Hebrew imagination understood divine power dancing with chaos. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

On September 9, 1971, nearly 1,300 prisoners took over the Attica Correctional Facility in upstate New York to protest years of mistreatment. Holding guards and civilian employees hostage, the prisoners negotiated with officials for improved conditions during the four long days and nights that followed. On September 13, the state abruptly sent hundreds of heavily armed troopers and correction officers to retake the prison by force. Their gunfire killed 39 men - hostages as well as prisoners.

The Water Data Podcast is a talk show on the science, systems, and stories of water hosted by Veena Srinivasan. Every other Tuesday, sit down and listen to researchers, innovators, government officials and business leaders working on the forefront of water systems. Veena Srinivasan is an award-winning socio-hydrologist as well as the founder and Executive Director of WELL Labs, a water systems research and innovation centre based in Bengaluru, India. The Water Data Podcast features discussions on what data and research tell us about water systems, about how climate change is affecting them ...

Lucien Graves dissects Houdini's legendary Chinese Water Torture Cell—the three-quarter-ton death trap that locked him upside down underwater. From hidden mechanics and oxygen deprivation to the Hollywood myth that falsely claimed it killed him, discover the engineering, psychology, and enduring legacy of history's most terrifying escape act. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

Dive into the depths of our planets most vital resource in The State of Our Waters. This podcast explores the current challenges facing our oceans, rivers, and lakes, while highlighting inspiring stories of conservation and community efforts dedicated to preserving these critical ecosystems. Join us as we navigate the waves of change and discover how we can collectively safeguard our waters for future generations.

The New York Times bestselling story from the author of The Good Lord Bird, winner of the 2013 National Book Award for Fiction. Who is Ruth McBride Jordan? A self-declared "light-skinned" woman evasive about her ethnicity, yet steadfast in her love for her twelve black children. James McBride...

In June 2023, writer Dan Rubinstein lashed camping gear to his stand-up paddle board and embarked on an improbable solo voyage from Ottawa to Montreal, New York City, Toronto, and back to Ottawa along the rivers, lakes, and canals of a landlocked region. Over 1,200 miles and ten weeks, he explored the healing potential of "blue space"—the aquatic equivalent of green space—and sought out others drawn to their local waters.

Matthew Goodman is tired, and his one wish is for something he can't have. Instead he focuses on the demands of his work as pastor of Chicagoland's Calvary Community, including bringing a new administrative assistant onboard. New hire twenty-five-year-old Trish Card watches him with somber, lake-clear eyes. What he doesn't know about Trish and her real reason for appearing will dismantle his world.

Stand Firm in Dark Waters is a Christian podcast focused on faith, apologetics, and spiritual warfare in an age of confusion and cultural storms.In a world where truth is contested and belief is often challenged, this podcast equips believers to stand firm in the light of God—anchored in Scripture and grounded in reason. At the same time, it warmly invites those who are unsure about their belief in God, wrestling with doubt, or genuinely seeking to understand the Christian faith to listen and engage.Each episode addresses truth, doubt, and spiritual warfare with clarity and conviction, ...

In September 2024, I moved to Budapest, Hungary and discovered an inspiring Jewish community. Here, Jewishness was nearly erased by the Holocaust and suppressed by decades of communism, and still, since 1989, communities have sought to revive Jewish life and rediscover Jewish identity. I am fascinated by the individuals who embark on a journey to live Jewishly in a way that works for them. This project will amplify stories of individuals who do not take being Jewish for granted and share the lessons of Budapest’s community with Jews around the world. Welcome to “Something in the Water.”

Don’t Water it Down (DWID) is a live and pre-recorded video podcast hosted by four black voices, primarily from New Orleans, decoding climate jargon, over curated cocktails. These unique hosts bring their distinct perspectives and experiences to the table, discussing complex and challenging topics in an authentic and transparent manner. They use storytelling and knowledge sharing to build connections, rooting each episode in New Orleans but grounding it in the local community, art, culture, and libations.

Examining the future of water through the lens of strategic foresight--anticipating, framing, and shaping your preferred future.

A classic since its first publication in 1863, The Water-Babies is the story of a little chimney sweep named Tom and his magical adventures beneath the waves. The ill-treated Tom flees his dangerous toil and his cruel master, Grimes. When he jumps into a cool stream to clean the soot off himself, he becomes a water-baby, cleaner and happier than he has ever been, in a hidden fairy world. There, Tom meets haughty dragonflies, makes friends with a slow-witted lobster, and dodges hungry otters.

Journey back to the late 1800s with the author as she chronicles her travels across the vast expanse of the British Empire and America alongside her husband. Subtitled The Journal of a Tour through the British Empire and America, this engaging narrative offers a vivid glimpse into their adventures. In her own words, the author describes it as a simple Journal of what we saw and did. From crossing the Atlantic to exploring the wonders of the U.S. and Canada, to venturing across the Pacific to New Zealand, Australia, and beyond, their experiences also take them through the Dutch East Indies, the...

In this exceptional cultural history, Atlantic Senior Editor Ronald Brownstein—“one of America's best political journalists (The Economist)—tells the kaleidoscopic story of one monumental year that marked the city of Los Angeles’ creative peak, a glittering moment when popular culture...

"One of the few places left to look for meaning in our contemporary culture is in story and myth," suggests Michael Meade. Weaving rhythm and words, this master storyteller, drummer and scholar of mythology, takes us on a compelling journey of self-discovery down the "roads of...

In the opening scene, Esther Waters stands on the platform, watching as the train fades into the distance, shrouded in a misty evening haze. This poignant moment sets the stage for the story of a young, devout woman from a struggling working-class background. As a kitchen maid, she finds herself seduced by a fellow employee and faces the harsh reality of an unplanned pregnancy when he abandons her. Defying societal expectations, Esther decides to raise her child alone, navigating the challenges of being a fallen woman in Victorian society. Moore’s novel not only highlights Esthers resilience...