Best Pardue Podcasts (2025)

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Satellite Cattle Auctioning - With Jon Lander! 1:54:24

14d ago1:54:24

1:54:24

On this week's episode of Stupid Little Games, Jess welcomes former Bethesda and CCP games exec Jon Lander! They chat about the importance of networking (especially these days), crowd-surfing at Fanfest, and the quest to get the game industry to grow up, just a teeny little bit... Then during the Stupid Little Game they answer the question, "Would …

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Vacation-Proofing Your Team 23:53

1d ago23:53

23:53

Vacation-Proofing Your Team Episode Description Taking time off as a dental professional shouldn't leave you stressed out or worried about what's happening back at the office. In this episode of Dental Drill Bits, Sandy and Dana break down how to set your team up for success before you leave—so you can truly unplug. They cover real-world strategies…

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Las G. Newman, "To Die in Africa’s Dust: West Indian Missionaries in Western Africa in the Nineteenth Century" (Langham, 2024) 1:32:52

5d ago1:32:52

1:32:52

Christian mission in the modern era has generally been conceptualized as a Western endeavor: “from the West to the rest.” The rise and explosive growth of world Christianity has challenged this narrative, emphasizing Christian mission as “from everywhere to everywhere.” Dr. Las Newman contributes to this revitalized perspective, interrogating our u…

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Gossip at Work: The Hidden Cost of Chatter 30:05

8d ago30:05

30:05

Gossip at Work: The Hidden Cost of Chatter Dental Drill Bits with Sandy Pardue and Dana Salisbury Gossip at Work: The Hidden Cost of Chatter 0:00 Episode Description Gossip may seem like harmless chatter, but it has the power to erode trust, damage morale, and derail productivity in your dental practice. In this episode, Sandy and Dana tackle the t…

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Ep. 63 - Missy Mohler - Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships (SWEP) 37:50

14d ago37:50

37:50

Welcome back to the Tahoe TAP, everyone! Your hosts, Mike Peron and Rob Galloway, bringing you another fresh episode of Things, Adventure and People all Tahoe related. On this episode we talk with Missy Mohler, Executive Director of Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships (SWEP) which promotes environmental stewardship by connecting students to the…

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The Down Economy: Prepared Not Panicked 27:07

15d ago27:07

27:07

When the economy starts to shake, most dental practices start to shrink. But Sandy says now is the time to lean in and level up—and she’s sharing exactly how to do it. In this episode, Dana and Sandy break down what it takes to recession-proof your practice before anything happens. From tightening your finances to training your team, maximizing re-…

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One-on-Ones Part 2: Keeping Your Dental Team Aligned & Engaged 29:11

22d ago29:11

29:11

Episode Summary: This week, Sandy is fresh off an energizing Front Desk Pro seminar in Burbank, California—and she’s bringing the heat! Dana and Sandy dive deep into a topic that every dental practice owner and manager needs to master: employee one-on-ones. From handling raise requests to increasing team engagement and reducing turnover, this episo…

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Ep. 62 - Hayley Williamson - Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) 35:44

28d ago35:44

35:44

Welcome back to the Tahoe TAP, everyone! Your hosts, Mike Peron and Rob Galloway, deliver another fresh episode of Things, Adventure and People all Tahoe related delivered straight to your ears. Thanks for spending your time with us! As always, we’re keeping it local with a quick round up of top news from around the Tahoe region and then the majori…

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GDC Ya Later! 1:28:55

28d ago1:28:55

1:28:55

This week, Jess chats about her experience as a first-timer at GDC! Spoiler alert: It didn't go at all as originally planned... but it did include liquid choreography, so win-win? Then you'll hear a few Current Obsessions interviews with fellow game devs taken on-site. And finally, Jess gives a very specific (and not-at-all exhaustive) GDC Top 10 L…

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One-on-Ones: Keeping Your Dental Team Aligned & Engaged 23:28

29d ago23:28

23:28

Want to retain great employees and build a team that runs like a dream? It all starts with one-on-one conversations that count. In this episode of Dental Drill Bits, Sandy Pardue and Dana Salisbury share how regular one-on-one meetings can transform your culture, boost accountability, and keep your team growing in the right direction. They break do…

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Wafik W. Wahba, "Global Christianity and Islam: Exploring History, Politics, and Beliefs" (InterVarsity Press, 2025) 1:03:54

1M ago1:03:54

1:03:54

Together, the adherents of Christianity and Islam make up over half of the world's population, and their numbers are expected to keep growing. The influence of these two faiths—and their relations with each other—is seen in politics, economics, and social interactions. Religious identity and aspirations remain powerful and appealing to people aroun…

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The Hygiene Appointment Fix 21:53

1M ago21:53

21:53

Is your hygiene schedule disappearing before your eyes? You’re not imagining it! No-shows, last-minute cancellations, and poor confirmation strategies can leave your hygiene team scrambling and your bottom line suffering. In this episode of Dental Drill Bits, Sandy Pardue and Dana Pardue Salisbury break down why hygiene schedules fall apart—and how…

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Ep. 61 - Erin Ellis - Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe 34:55

1M ago34:55

34:55

Welcome back to Tahoe TAP—your go-to podcast for Things, Adventure, and People in the Tahoe region! Join hosts Mike Peron and Rob Galloway as they bring you the latest local news and dive into conversations with the people who make Tahoe special. In this episode, we’re shining the spotlight on Erin Ellis, Community Engagement Director at the Humane…

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Release the Kraken - With Orvar Halldorsson! 1:56:41

1M ago1:56:41

1:56:41

This week, Jess sits down with Minecraft creative lead and DigiPen senior lecturer Orvar Halldorsson! They chat about taking gaming classes at 3AM, rotoscoping Liam Neeson's beard, and how Orvar's team enables Minecraft players to craft their own experiences. Then they play a Stupid Little Game about *totally* real Minecraft mods. Shout out to Butt…

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Ring, Ring! Mastering the First Impression – Live Call Analysis 22:09

1M ago22:09

22:09

📢 Episode Title: "Ring, Ring! Mastering the First Impression – Live Call Analysis" 🎙 Episode Description What happens when a potential patient calls your dental office? That first impression can make or break their decision to schedule an appointment. In this episode of Dental Drill Bits, Sandy Pardue and Dana Pardue Salisbury analyze a real call f…

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Too Sick to Work? Managing the Unexpected Absentee 20:41

2M ago20:41

20:41

Episode Description Unexpected call-outs can throw your dental practice into chaos—but they don’t have to! In this episode of Dental Drill Bits, Sandy Pardue and Dana Pardue Salisbury break down how to create an attendance culture that keeps your team accountable without being rigid. They’ll share real-world strategies for managing sick calls, sett…

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Ep. 60 - Andy Buckley - Homewood Mountain Resort 38:29

2M ago38:29

38:29

Welcome to another episode of Tahoe TAP, where we bring you the latest news, stories, and personalities shaping life in the Sierra. Your hosts, Mike Peron and Rob Galloway, are here to keep it local, lively, and always Tahoe-focused. In this episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest topics in Lake Tahoe (Homewood's new development of a village …

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Achieving Total Clarity - With Mike Varley! 1:44:54

2M ago1:44:54

1:44:54

On today's very special episode of Stupid Little Games, Jess chats with true Brooklyn creative Mike Varley: video game producer, award-winning multi-media artist, and professional bagel eater! They discuss the latent political power of gamers, the traits that can make you a successful producer, and how to walk 7000 miles without dying. Then they pl…

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Interviewing for the Right Hire 27:32

2M ago27:32

27:32

Hiring is one thing—but the interview process is where you make or break your chances of getting the right person. In this episode of Dental Drill Bits, Sandy Pardue and Dana Salisbury share expert strategies to help you conduct interviews with confidence, ask the right questions, and avoid costly hiring mistakes. What you’ll learn: ✅ The differenc…

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Finding the Right Candidate 20:49

2M ago20:49

20:49

Finding the Right Candidate Hiring the right person for your dental practice can feel like searching for a unicorn—but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode of Dental Drill Bits, Sandy Pardue and Dana Salisbury dive deep into how to attract and hire top talent for your dental practice without the frustration. What you’ll learn: ✅ Why a strong job …

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Sejong Chun, "Paul’s New Creation: Vision for a New World and Community" (Lexington Books, 2023) 30:10

2M ago30:10

30:10

In Paul’s New Creation: Vision for a New World and Community (Lexington Book, 2023), Sejong Chun presents inter(con)textual readings of Paul’s new creation passages from the perspective of the Korean immigrant church in America. Chun focuses on Paul’s new creation’s cosmic dimension and ecclesiastical character and proposes the ekklēsia as a tangib…

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Martyn Percy, "The Crisis of Colonial Anglicanism: Empire, Slavery and Revolt in the Church of England" (Hurst, 2025) 49:48

2M ago49:48

49:48

The Crisis of Colonial Anglicanism: Empire, Slavery and Revolt in the Church of England (Hurst, 2025) by Dr. Martyn Percy offers a bold and unsettling truth: the British Empire and Great Britain are primarily English constructions, and the Church of England benefited from English enterprise and exploitation, serving as the spiritual arm of the impe…

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Mario Cams and Elke Papelitzky, "Remapping the World in East Asia: Toward a Global History of the 'Ricci Maps'" (U Hawaii Press, 2024) 50:27

2M ago50:27

50:27

When we think of the sixteenth-century arrival of European missionaries in East Asia, there is a tendency to imagine this meeting as a civilizational clash, a great meeting of two fixed cultures. This clash is symbolized in the ‘Ricci map(s)’: a map created by a Jesuit missionary to bring scientific cartography to East Asia. Remapping the World in …

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Ep. 59 - Tony Karwowski - North Tahoe Community Alliance (NTCA) 33:14

2M ago33:14

33:14

Welcome back to the Tahoe TAP, everyone! Your hosts, Mike Peron and Rob Galloway, are back in action, ready to bring you another fresh episode packed with all things Tahoe—the latest news, epic adventures, and the incredible people who make this place special. In this episode, we sit down with Tony Karwowski, President and CEO of the North Tahoe Co…

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QA is Game Dev - With Andre Coleman! 1:21:33

2M ago1:21:33

1:21:33

Hello friends old and new! Jess is back this week with Andre Coleman - a 10+ year Senior QA Engineer who has worked with EA, Experis, Microsoft, and Avalanche Studios! They discuss turning off "QA brain" when you're playing games for fun, what QA *actually* entails (spoiler alert: it's not just playing games all day), and Andre makes us all hungry …

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Front Desk Chaos to Clarity 21:04

2M ago21:04

21:04

Front Desk Chaos to Clarity Episode Description: In this episode of The Dental Drill Bits Podcast, Sandy and Dana tackle one of the biggest front desk challenges in dental practices—how to maintain consistency and organization when multiple team members rotate through the same position. 🔄 One doctor from the Dental Drill Bits Facebook group asked: …

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Erik Freas, "Palestine's Christians and the Nationalist Cause: The Late Ottoman and Mandatory Periods" (Routledge, 2024) 1:15:48

2M ago1:15:48

1:15:48

Palestine's Christians and the Nationalist Cause: The Late Ottoman and Mandatory Periods (Routledge, 2024) provides an historical overview of Palestine's Christian communities and their role in the Palestinian nationalist movement during the late Ottoman and British mandatory periods. More than being a history of Palestine's Christian Arabs, the bo…

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Colleen C. B. Weaver, "The Fruits of Listening: Applying Qualitative Research Methods in the Design of Contextually Responsive Theological Education" (Wipf and Stock, 2024) 52:56

2M ago52:56

52:56

Theological seminaries and Bible institutes find themselves at the crossroads of preserving biblical faithfulness and of maintaining contextual relevance. What does faithful contextual relevance look like? How can theological institutions steer a course that will engage and serve the church through the men and women they equip for ministry and serv…

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Glen L. Thompson, "Jingjiao: The Earliest Christian Church in China" (Eerdmans, 2024) 1:07:45

2M ago1:07:45

1:07:45

Many people assume that the first introduction of Christianity to the Chinese was part of nineteenth-century Western imperialism. In fact, Syriac-speaking Christians brought the gospel along the Silk Road into China in the seventh century. Glen L. Thompson introduces readers to the fascinating history of this early Eastern church, referred to as Ji…

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Do You Really Need an Office Manager? 27:05

3M ago27:05

27:05

Episode Title: Do You Really Need an Office Manager? Episode Description: In this episode of The Dental Drill Bits Podcast, Sandy and Dana tackle one of the most common dilemmas for dental practice owners—Do you really need an office manager? 🤔 Hiring an office manager can seem like the perfect solution to reducing stress and improving operations, …

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Ep. 58 - Jeff DeFranco - Lake Tahoe Community College 42:00

3M ago42:00

42:00

Welcome back to The Tahoe TAP! Your hosts, Mike Peron and Rob Galloway, are here with another episode packed with Things, Adventure, and People from around the Tahoe region, delivered straight to your ears. We kick things off with a quick roundup of the latest local news, but the highlight of this episode is our in-depth conversation with Jeff DeFr…

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Pour Yourself a Drink - With Thomas Klingstrom! 1:32:07

3M ago1:32:07

1:32:07

Hello friends old and new! We made it to February. Good job, us! We're back with an exciting new episode this week as Jess chats with veteran AAA Art Director Thomas Klingstrom! They discuss entering the game industry as a new artist, how to not stray from your vision during production, and why if you see a celebrity in New York, no you didn't. The…

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Mastering Onboarding for a Thriving Dental Practice 23:23

3M ago23:23

23:23

Episode Title: Mastering Onboarding for a Thriving Dental Practice Episode Description: In this episode of The Dental Drill Bits Podcast, Sandy and Dana dive into the make-or-break process of onboarding new team members in a dental practice. A strong onboarding system not only prevents turnover but also sets the stage for a thriving team culture an…

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There's No Such Thing as a Straight Line - With Scott Smalley! 1:25:50

3M ago1:25:50

1:25:50

Repost Alert! Jess was very smart and accidentally erased this episode a few weeks ago. Did we mention she's very smart? So we're reposting so that it can be discovered all over again! Please enjoy this banger from a few months back. See you next Tuesday with a brand new episode. _____________________ Hello friends old and new! On this week's episo…

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Wasted Time, Open Time, and Maximizing Your Schedule 20:09

3M ago20:09

20:09

Episode Title: Wasted Time, Open Time, and Maximizing Your Schedule Episode Description: Welcome to another exciting episode of Dental Drill Bits! This week, Sandy Pardue is joined by a very special guest—Dana Pardue Salisbury, the original co-host and HR business professional. Together, they kick off the new season with a deep dive into one of the…

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Stephen T. Pardue, "Why Evangelical Theology Needs the Global Church" (Baker Group, 2024) 1:02:33

3M ago1:02:33

1:02:33

Christian theologians and students are aware that evangelicals in the Majority World now outnumber those in North America and Europe, and many want to know more about emerging voices in the global church. At the same time, these voices are largely absent from Western evangelical theology. In Why Evangelical Theology Needs the Global Church (Baker G…

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Rerun Gold: How to Handle Unauthorized Overtime with Your Employees 17:13

3M ago17:13

17:13

This is a question Sandy Pardue gets quite often in her events, so we decided to cover it here! Here are a couple things you want to do: You need a time clock software. (Sandy recommends a software) Don’t give everyone access to change their time clock. Create a policy, and be super specific in this policy. (Sandy gives us great examples). What to …

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Ep. 57 - Joe Irvin - City of South Lake Tahoe 39:27

3M ago39:27

39:27

In this episode of The Tahoe TAP, your hosts Mike Peron and Rob Galloway are back to deliver the latest scoop on all things Tahoe—Things, Adventure, and People. We kick things off with a quick roundup of top local news from around the Tahoe region before diving into a fascinating conversation with our featured guest, Joe Irvin, the City Manager for…

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The Definition of Squonder - With Matthew Laurence! 1:46:36

3M ago1:46:36

1:46:36

Hello friends old and new! On this week's episode, Jess sits down with Matthew Laurence; *nearly* 20 year games industry veteran formerly of Crowdstar, Rovio, Megazebra, Embark, and Ubisoft. Currently he's the Engagement and Narrative director (yes both!) at Avalanche studios. He's also a HUGE nerd (affectionate). They chat about being a garbage hu…

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WTF is a Lambanana? - With Alison Lacy 1:39:00

4M ago1:39:00

1:39:00

Hello friends old and new! This week Jess is joined by Alison Lacy, Chief Operating Officer of Radical Forge and Co-Chair of Liverpool GameChangers! They talk about video game towns, the importance of inter-studio coalition building, and the myth of the genius asshole. Then they play a Stupid Little Game all about knitting in video games (and Weeze…

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Two Grown Women Talk About Lazytown - With Stefanía Guðrún Halldórsdóttir 1:35:40

4M ago1:35:40

1:35:40

Happy New Year Stupid Little Gamers! We're back with a banger this week as Jess sits down with Stefanía Guðrún Halldórsdóttir, current CEO of Avalanche Studios Group, former GM of CCP games (of Eve Online fame), and perhaps most importantly, accomplished Sportacus mustache artist! They chat about the best mobile games to disassociate to, the wonder…

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David G. Hunter et al., "Brill Encyclopedia of Early Christianity: Authors, Texts, and Ideas" (Brill, 2024) 52:00

4M ago52:00

52:00

The Brill Encyclopedia of Early Christianity: Authors, Texts, and Ideas (Brill, 2024) focuses on the history of early Christianity, covering texts, authors, ideas, and their reception. Its content is intended to bridge the gap between the fields of New Testament studies and patristics, connecting a number of related fields of study including Judais…

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A to Z Job Duties of a Dynamic Manager: Office Manager Essentials Part 2 28:18

4M ago28:18

28:18

Wondering how to ease the burden and stress off yourself as the doctor? In this week's rerun episode of Dental Drill Bits, Michael and Sandy are exploring the universe of responsibilities that come with the role of an office manager in a dynamic and demanding dental practice. They break down the essential duties that will keep your practice running…

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Ep. 56 - Bryan Allegretto - OpenSnow 45:24

4M ago45:24

45:24

Welcome back to the Tahoe TAP! Join hosts Mike Peron and Rob Galloway as they bring you the latest Things, Adventure, and People from around the Tahoe region. This week, we’re diving into the world of snow forecasting with none other than Bryan Allegretto—California Snow Forecaster and part owner of OpenSnow, aka Tahoe’s snow bible. Bryan, also kno…

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Kent Michael Shaw, "Missiology Reimagined: The Missions Theology of the Nineteenth-Century African American Missionary" (Pickwick, 2024) 47:46

4M ago47:46

47:46

In Missiology Reimagined: The Missions Theology of the Nineteenth-Century African American Missionary (Pickwick, 2024), Kent Michael Shaw I examines the lives and theology of early African American missionaries of the Antebellum and Reconstruction era. The enslaved and formerly enslaved constructed a hermeneutic and interpreted the sacred text thro…

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What Makes an Effective Office Manager in Your Practice? Office Manager Essentials Part 1 29:09

4M ago29:09

29:09

In this rerun episode of Dental Drill Bits, Sandy and Michael delve headfirst into the crucial role of an office manager in your dental practice. Listen as they unlock the job description of a successful manager and explore how imperative it is for dentists to identify potential talent hidden within their teams while filling this impactful role. Sa…

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Personal Touch vs. Automation: Winning Patient Retention 27:04

4M ago27:04

27:04

Are you struggling with patient no-shows that disrupt your dental practice’s schedule? In this rerun episode of Dental Drill Bits, Sandy and Michael dive deep into practical strategies to minimize cancellations and improve patient attendance. The conversation kicks off with a focus on the art of clear communication, where they assert the power of p…

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Ep. 55 - Nettie Pardue - Tahoe Destination Stewardship Council 45:37

4M ago45:37

45:37

Welcome back to the Tahoe TAP! Your hosts, Mike Peron and Rob Galloway, are here to deliver another episode packed with Things, Adventure, and People—all rooted in the Tahoe region. This week, we kick things off with a quick roundup of top news from around Lake Tahoe. Then, we dive into an inspiring conversation with Nettie Pardue, Managing Directo…

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Paula Fredriksen, "Ancient Christianities: The First Five Hundred Years" (Princeton UP, 2024) 54:42

4M ago54:42

54:42

The ancient Mediterranean teemed with gods. For centuries, a practical religious pluralism prevailed. How, then, did one particular god come to dominate the politics and piety of the late Roman Empire? In Ancient Christianities: The First Five Hundred Years (Princeton University Press, 2024), Dr. Paula Fredriksen traces the evolution of early Chris…

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Justin Tse, "Sheets of Scattered Sand: Cantonese Protestants and the Secular Dream of the Pacific Rim" (U Notre Dame Press, 2024) 1:35:00

4M ago1:35:00

1:35:00

Justin K.H. Tse captures the voices of Cantonese Protestant Christians from the San Francisco, Vancouver, and Hong Kong metropolitan areas as they reflect on their efforts to adapt to secular communities while retaining their identity and beliefs. In the context of the transpacific region between Asia and the Americas, the “Pacific Rim” refers to a…

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