The Esau McCaulley Podcast looks to find God in the midst of culture. Each week, Esau will bring together friends, scholars, artists, and writers to unpack the cultural stories that shape our lives and discuss how these stories point us back to God’s presence in the world. Whether it's literature, sports, movies, music, or politics, Esau and his guests will explore how culture reflects both human creativity and our deepest longings. They’ll also challenge the notion that spirituality and cul ...
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Join Esau Williams and guests on The 'WORLD: we got this' podcast series as they discuss some of the biggest - and most neglected - world news stories of the week. Brought to you by the School of Global Affairs, King's College London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Esaú e Jacó é o penúltimo livro de Machado de Assis, lançado em 1904. No título do livro, o autor remete à contrariedade entre os irmãos Esaú e Jacó da narrativa bíblica, para servir de paralelo à história de vida dos irmãos Pedro e Paulo, filhos da alta burguesia carioca, que vivem a passagem do Brasil império para o Brasil república: Paulo se põe do lado dos republicanos, Pedro dos monarquistas. A contraposição de temperamento dos dois irmãos, assim como os constantes debates de opiniões p ...
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LeBron James made headlines for confronting ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith after criticism of his son, Bronny. Esau and Malcolm Foley unpack the moment and ask: What’s a parent’s role in their child’s success, and when does helping become too much? They also explore the growing backlash against empathy and wrestle with how we should use power and privileg…
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The proposed Grand Inga dam in the Democratic Republic of Congo would be the largest power station in the world - if its ever built. With twice the output of China's Three Gorges, the dam could potentially bring electricity to those 600 million in sub-Saharan Africa currently without. But after decades of delay, investors withdrawing, environmental…
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The internet has become an angry place, but how did it get here and is there any fixing it? Esau is joined by Hannah Anderson and Hannah King to unpack why everyone on the timeline seems ready to fight, how rage has become its own online currency, and whether we’re all just really, really lonely. Also, Esau may or may not have tried a social media …
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Goodbye Billy Graham and Tim Keller. Hello...um...well, we're not sure. Esau McCaulley is joined by Justin Giboney and Tish Harrison Warren to discuss whether Christianity still has a public face, or if the era of unifying spiritual leaders is over. They explore the rise of social media influencers in faith spaces, why young people may be returning…
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For too long, the history of Black Christianity in America has been told in incomplete or misleading ways. Esau sits down with theologian and author Walter Strickland to discuss his new book, Swing Low: A History of Black Christianity in the United States. They explore the theological foundations of the Black church, the overlooked figures who shap…
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What really happened at the Council of Nicaea? Did Constantine force Christians to declare Jesus as God? Was the Bible invented there? And why does the Nicene Creed still matter today? Esau McCaulley sits down with Dr. George Kalantzis, Professor of Theology at Wheaton College, to clear up the biggest misconceptions about Nicaea, the divinity of Ch…
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What is the new app DeepSeek? How does it differ from other LLM providers? And why has it caused such a significant impact on the US AI industry? In this episode, Esau is joined by Sean Starrs and Juan Grigera, from the Department of International Development, King's College London to discuss all things AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…
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What's it like being married to someone the internet loves to hate? Esau McCaulley sits down with Nancy French (wife of David French) and Jonathan Warren (husband of Tish Harrison Warren) to talk about love, marriage, and surviving the chaos of public life. From meeting their spouses in unexpected ways to navigating online backlash, they share cand…
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For years, we’ve been told that racism is about hate. But what if it’s actually about money? Like… a lot of money? Esau McCaulley sits down with Dr. Malcolm Foley—historian, author, and expert on racial violence—to break down how greed, not just racism, has been running the show all along. From lynchings as economic control to modern capitalism’s o…
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Jackie Hill Perry pulled off the rare creative hat trick—poet, rapper, Bible teacher—and then walked away from music at her peak. Why? And why is she back now? We get into it: the tension between influence and integrity, why theology and justice aren’t enemies, and how hip-hop can be a tool for discipleship. Plus, a game of “Bar Exam” where Jackie …
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When disaster strikes, what should Christians do? Esau sits down with Jamie Aten, a disaster relief expert, and the Blanchard Chair of Humanitarian and Disaster Leadership at Wheaton College. They talk about the devastating wildfires in California, how climate change and policy decisions are making disasters worse, and why churches play a crucial r…
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What happens when a Korean drama holds up a mirror to the world? Esau sits down with Cultural Critic, Rebecca Sun to talk about Squid Game—the Netflix phenomenon that just released its second season. Esau and Rebecca break down how the show’s brutal, beautifully shot narrative forces us to wrestle with big questions: What is the show actually sayin…
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Denzel Washington was recently baptized and now believes he's been called to ministry. How does he compare to other celebrity Christians and do we expect too much, or not enough from the most famous believers? Also, Esau talks about a recent CT article on family estrangement drawing from his own personal experience. How do we follow the commandment…
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Esau is joined by Justin Giboney and Tish Harrison Warren to look back at the major religious, cultural, and political stories of 2024. From the impact of the election and the rise of AI in churches to surprising shifts in church demographics and the ongoing challenges of political polarization, the conversation dives deep into what shaped the chur…
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More great books at LoyalBooks.com由Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
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More great books at LoyalBooks.com由Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
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More great books at LoyalBooks.com由Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
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More great books at LoyalBooks.com由Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
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More great books at LoyalBooks.com由Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
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More great books at LoyalBooks.com由Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
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More great books at LoyalBooks.com由Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
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Esau is joined by fellow Wheaton professors, Emily McGowin and Timothy Larson to talk about the origins of some of our favorite Christmas traditions and why Christians should fully embrace celebrating all 12 days of Christmas.
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More great books at LoyalBooks.com由Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
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More great books at LoyalBooks.com由Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
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More great books at LoyalBooks.com由Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
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More great books at LoyalBooks.com由Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
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More great books at LoyalBooks.com由Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
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More great books at LoyalBooks.com由Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
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More great books at LoyalBooks.com由Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
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Why do we read the Bible? What are the best practices to interpret it? And how does the way we approach scripture shape who we become? Kevin Vanhoozer joins Esau to try to answer these questions as they discuss his most recent book, Mere Christian Hermeneutics. They discuss CS Lewis' influence on the book and why there is a difference between readi…
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More great books at LoyalBooks.com由Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
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More great books at LoyalBooks.com由Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
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More great books at LoyalBooks.com由Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
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More great books at LoyalBooks.com由Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
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More great books at LoyalBooks.com由Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
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More great books at LoyalBooks.com由Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
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More great books at LoyalBooks.com由Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
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New York Times film critic Alissa Wilkinson, joins the show to talk about her journey to becoming a movie reviewer, the best films of 2024, and what makes a movie truly great. Esau and Alissa also dive into their favorite Christmas movies and the state of religious films in the industry today.
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More great books at LoyalBooks.com由Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
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More great books at LoyalBooks.com由Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
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More great books at LoyalBooks.com由Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
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More great books at LoyalBooks.com由Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
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More great books at LoyalBooks.com由Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
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More great books at LoyalBooks.com由Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
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More great books at LoyalBooks.com由Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
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Esau sits down with Dr. Jennifer Powell McNutt to discuss her latest book, The Mary We Forgot: What the Apostle to the Apostles Can Teach the Church Today. Together, they explore the fascinating history and theology surrounding Mary Magdalene, dismantling misconceptions about her past and highlighting her role as a model disciple and preacher. Alon…
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More great books at LoyalBooks.com由Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
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More great books at LoyalBooks.com由Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
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More great books at LoyalBooks.com由Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
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More great books at LoyalBooks.com由Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
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