Day 3 – Tuesday 3rd January 2023
Today’s readings come from Genesis 5-6; Psalms 12; Ephesians 3
Podcast
Power dressing: the hidden value of clothes in 19th-century America
Legal historian Laura F Edwards discusses her new book on clothing and textiles in 19th-century America, Only the Clothes on Her Back. Speaking to Elinor Evans, she reveals the meaning and care that went into garments, and how clothes and textiles could lend subversive power to marginalised people.
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Joseph Pulitzer and the Rise of Yellow Journalism (Part 1)
Joseph Pulitzer is one of those pivotal figures in history, and his influence continues right on through today. Part one of this two-parter covers his [Read more]
(The Audio Bible) 2 Kings 18 NIV
In this episode of the Audio Bible Podcast, we continue reading the Old Testament Book of 2 Kings. We are reading 2 Kings chapter 18 [Read more]
God’s Response to Human Power Structures – Firstborn E1
In ancient Near Eastern societies, firstborn sons were prized above all other children and inherited special privileges and authority simply because of their birth order. In this episode, Tim and Jon start a new theme study covering the theme of the firstborn. Spoiler alert: The God of the Bible opposes lots of human ideas about power, and the privilege of the firstborn is no exception. Again and again, we’ll see Yahweh picking younger siblings and people we wouldn’t expect to be his chosen representatives.
(Joel Osteen Podcast) Positioned For Increase | Joel Osteen
God never stops provision unless He has something better in your future. He’s about to take you where you could not go on your own. [Read more]
RERUN: The CES Products That Never Made It
In this episode from the distant past of 2021, Jonathan goes over some of the products that companies showed off at the CES trade show [Read more]
Day 2: How the Catechism Works
The Catechism reveals to us its intended readership, structure, and some practical directions for use. Fr. Mike and the Roman Catechism remind us that—above all—”the works of perfect Christian virtue spring from love and have no other objective than to arrive at love.” Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 11-25.
Day 2 – Monday 2nd January 2023
Today’s readings come from Genesis 3-4; Ephesians 2
Sabotage, cyberwar & assassination: a history of covert action
Ever since the Greeks supposedly hid inside a wooden horse to sneak into Troy, states have meddled in other nations’ affairs, turning to the dark arts of sabotage, propaganda and state-sanctioned killing to carry out their secret plans. Speaking to Rhiannon Davies, Rory Cormac delves into the murky history of covert action.
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