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Kingdom Construction with Scott Arias | Created In The Image of God 15702 Jul 202501:25:55

Scott Arias wasn’t supposed to survive. An oil platform explosion in Iraq should have ended everything. Instead, it sparked the beginning of something bigger. Today, Scott leads a national construction firm built from the ground up—not just with grit, but with God. Every brick of the company reflects his core belief: faith without work is dead. Through military discipline, biblical principles, and a relentless sense of mission, Scott has turned his testimony into a professional calling. But his story isn’t about success for the sake of success. It’s about leadership that serves, work that worships, and the power of building with eternity in mind. This episode is a raw look at what happens when survival meets surrender and how one man decides to stop building for himself and start building for the Kingdom.



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The Homer Calendar with Brian Rosman | Created In The Image of God 15625 Jun 202501:18:23

What do The Simpsons, Jewish tradition, and internet culture have in common? More than you might think. In this playful yet profound episode of Created in the Image of God, we sit down with Brian Rosman — legal advocate by day, internet legend by night — to explore the story behind The Homer Calendar, a delightfully irreverent website that helps thousands count the days from Passover to Shavuot… with a bit of help from Homer Simpson. What began in 2000 as a one-joke concept has become a multi-decade tradition that fuses pop culture, spiritual mindfulness, and a surprising amount of heart. From cease-and-desist letters to Orthodox endorsements, Brian’s journey with The Homer Calendar is full of unexpected turns, deep insight, and plenty of “D’oh!” moments. We explore how Jewish rituals like counting the Omer can be made more accessible (and even hilarious), how digital creativity can foster spiritual connection, and why blending sacred practice with everyday culture may just be the most authentic expression of faith today. Get ready to drop your questions on the chat and visit homercalendar.net (yes, it’s real!) to join thousands in counting the Omer, one Homer at a time.



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Discernment with Ashely Mankanya | Created In The Image of God 14717 May 202501:24:00

How do we discern what is true and false in a world of echo chambers, hidden agendas, and misinformation? What is truth? Ashley Mankanya has an early start on finding answers to these critical questions. Join us as we explore these issues and try to root out hypocrisy wherever we see it, in the ideologies and teachings of others or, more importantly, in ourselves.



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The Anguish of Freedom with Bill Meacham | Created In The Image of God Episode 5731 Mar 202401:08:35


Bill and Wade discuss Bill's Anguish of Freedom blog in the context of Israel's release from slavery in Egypt and their failure to establish themselves in the Promised land. We'll also discuss the recent Supreme Court Ruling around affirmative action, and what conclusions can be drawn from that Biblical History, Philosophy, and the Sociology of the American project.



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Does Society need liberation from religion? Part 2 with Dan Barker | CITIOG Ep. 5631 Mar 202401:35:02


Our upcoming episode welcomes back Dan Barker for the second part of our discussion to answer the question: Does Society need liberation from Religion?

Dan Barker is a former evangelical Christian preacher who is now an American Atheist activist and Author. In short - he is the mirror image of host Wade Fransson - who had a similar background but has become more, not less, religious since resigning from the ministry.



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In Search of Noah's Ark with Rick Antonson | Created In The Image of God Episode 5531 Mar 202401:39:26


The journey to climb Mount Ararat was filled with adventure and self-discovery. Find out what author Rick Anton discovered about Noah's Ark and the culture of the people who live around Mount Ararat.



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Does Society need liberation from religion? With Dan Barker | Created In The Image of God Episode 5431 Mar 202401:17:22


Dan Barker is a former evangelical Christian preacher who is now an American Athiest activist and Author. In short - he is the mirror image of host Wade Fransson - who had a similar background but has become more, not less, religious since resigning from the ministry.



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The Power of Community and The Unexpected Loss of Life with Patrick Novotny | CITIOG Ep. 5331 Mar 202401:22:09


In a diverse and interconnected world, the strength of human connection and the profound impact of sudden loss is explored as individuals and communities navigate the uncharted territory of unexpected tragedy, revealing the enduring power of unity and resilience.



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Being Grounded In History with Eric Mondschein | Created In The Image of God Episode 5231 Mar 202401:36:00


Eric Mondschein, author of Life at 12 College Road, is making a special appearance on the show to discuss "Being Grounded in History."

He is walking us through a new tendency towards revisionism in which we ask ourselves whether that has made us ideologically weak. Can being rooted in history help us from being infected by bad ideas? What about the show "The Chosen"?

Your presence can add immeasurable value to our exploration, allowing us to examine religion's critical role in our society and guiding us toward a higher plane of self-discovery and personal growth.




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The Great Disappointment with Jay Tyson | Created In The Image of God Episode 5131 Mar 202401:24:28


Baptist preacher William Miller predicted the Second Coming of Christ would occur in 1844. The Millerite movement became one of American history's most significant religious movements. It also led to what is known as The Great Disappointment. What were the societal impacts, and are they still being felt today?



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Enlightenment and Capitalism with Cameron Lee Cowan | Created In The Image of God Episode 5031 Mar 202401:51:20


Cameron Lee Cowan returns for episode 50 to discuss capitalism, the Enlightenment philosophy, and its interposition with the Protestant/Confucian work ethic.

This remarkable milestone episode on our ever-growing series promises to be an invigorating debate addressing the issues around how our modern economy came to be.

Thank you for sticking around and being an essential part of this journey!



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The Year of Jubilee: Was Moses an Economist? With Steve Keen | Created In The Image of God Ep. 4931 Mar 202401:10:30


The Mosaic economic system included laws and regulations designed to promote social justice and economic equality. How far ahead of its time was it? If applied today, would the Mosaic economic system create a just and equitable society?



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Individual Collectivism with Cameron Lee Cowan | Created In The Image of God Episode 4830 Mar 202401:43:21


Can we organize our world differently?

Individual Collectivism holds that when we create systems that help people do better, it benefits society and vice versa. When people do well, society does well. When we invest in people, society benefits as a whole. A failure of anyone is a collective responsibility that we would do well to remedy wherever possible.



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Encountering the Divine with Jeremy Witherow | Created In The Image of God 14618 Apr 202501:13:17

Hearing God’s voice in the still of our hearts is an essential part of the ‘Spirit-filled’ life. It is to walk in the Spirit and be led by God. It’s a discipline every believer can grow in, where we discover a ready source of counsel, encouragement, direction, confirmation, and affirmation from the Lord. Discover that God wants to use ‘our voice’ as a channel of ‘His voice’—through words of “prophecy.



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Define Religion | Created In The Image of God Episode 4730 Mar 202401:54:18


What someone calls a cult, another person calls a religion.

Is a top-down organized gathering centered around a standard belief system? What is the difference between Religion and Revelation? Can you have one without the other?

Host Wade Fransson and guest Daniel Sanderson invite the audience to participate in this open discussion to define religion and its role in society.



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How I escaped Evangelicalism with Cameron Cowan | Created In The Image of God Episode 4628 Mar 202401:54:40


In episode 46, Cameron Cowan discusses escaping that sheltered world, the role of homeschooling, lessons learned along the way, and a revised definition of faith.

Cameron is an author and creator of The Cameron Journal, making observations and profound conversations about the world around us. He grew up as an evangelical, bisexual, and biracial individual in Denver. With a vintage flair in much of his work, his music, religion, business, and political expertise has provided the background for his broad writing approach.



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Public Health & Computer Models with Tyrone Keynes | Created In The Image of God Episode 4528 Mar 202401:27:56


The complexity of COVID and public policy... Do mandates work? How do we quantify the costs?

Host Daniel Sanderson welcomes Tyrone Keynes, a System Dynamics Practitioner, and Independent Researcher, on Episode 45.

Using systems thinking to understand the world around us, his model entitled "A Feedback Perspective: Susceptible-Infected-Recovered, Social Stress Model" was presented at the 2022 System Dynamics Conference, exploring the adherence to non-pharmaceutical interventions and the subsequent resistance to government policies. Exogenous lockdown orders in the model are simulated in real-time to illustrate the endogenous public behavior and the social stress caused by mandates.



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Archaeology & The Independent Investigation of Truth with Allan Rabinowitz | CITIOG Ep.4428 Mar 202401:52:52


Don't miss Episode 44 of Created In The Image Of God, where Wade Fransson interviews Allan Rabinowitz, Guide of the City of David Archaeological Park.

They will delve into History, Archaeology, Biblical Prophecy, and the Independent Investigation of Truth during their discussion.



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Did I Just Leave a Cult? With Sasha Stone | Created In The Image of God Episode 4328 Mar 202401:40:48


Jacqueline Claire welcomes Sasha Stone, writer and creator of "Free Thinking Through The Fourth Turning," in episode 43 of Created In The Image of God. She grew up in the era of cults, attending a small elementary school in Topanga Canyon in the 1970s when it was still a wilderness of hippies and health food stores.

This discussion expands on "Did I Just Live a Cult?", one of her latest podcasts, in which she described the impact of cults as she grew older and how their practices have evolved in the digital era.

Back then, cults seemed to sprout everywhere, all with the promise of a new way of living that fixed every problem. Today is about online cults and how we've become afraid to express ourselves, have conversations about complex topics, and above all, dare to stand up and protect our loved ones.



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Philosophy and Spirituality Meet with Bill Meacham | Created In The Image of God Episode 4227 Mar 202401:41:04


"O peace-maker, before trying to make peace throughout the world, first make peace within thyself!"

This episode explores how we can encourage the development of altruism vs. egotism. If we can solve this, the system will only matter a little. So what is the commonality among religions, and how can we tap into that more universally?

Daniel Sanderson will hold this discussion with Philosophy scholar and writer Bill Meacham. He studied philosophy at Williams College, Columbia University, and the University of Texas at Austin. After receiving his Ph.D., Bill spent many years as a computer programmer, systems analyst, and project manager. He brings the precision required for good software development to analyzing philosophical concepts and the profound questions posed by philosophy: What's real? How do we know what's real? And what shall we do about it?



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Restoring Faith in Science with Jason Persoff | Created In The Image of God Episode 4127 Mar 202402:19:16


Celebrated photographer and Medical Scientist / Virologist Jason Persoff return to the show to discuss the Pandemic.

Join Host Wade Fransson as they delve into the issues now being brought to the forefront, and explore the disheartening phenomenon of misleading information disseminated under the guise of health and science.

This episode also marks the start of the pre-order phase of Dr. Drew Remignanti's debut book, The Healing Connection: A Partnership For Your Health, now available for pre-order at SOOP: https://soopllc.com/product/the-heali...

Opening (00:00)
Intro Discussion (00:30)
Piers Morgan Covid Mistake Interview (24:04)
Initial Reactions on the Pandemic with Jason Persoff (25:58)
Dr. Drew Remignanti's Special Appearance (52:58)
The Healing Connection: A Partnership For Your Health (1:19:10)




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Heaven and Hell | Created In The Image of God Episode 4027 Mar 202401:18:58


Wade Fransson is joined by Imam Mekye Abdus Salaam, founder of the Interfaith Library, who appeared previously on episode 34 to discuss how religions can coexist.

Join us as a former Christian Minister and an Imam tackle the thorny question of why believers of different faiths have traditionally condemned each other to Hell.



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Where are the Men of Courage? | Created In The Image of God Episode 3927 Mar 202401:06:17


This episode will address the question featured in a recent New York Post article - Where are the Men of Courage?



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AI, Technology and Religion with Alex Kolodner | Created In The Image of God Episode 3827 Mar 202401:25:14


Episode 38 picks up our discussions around Artificial Morality from our first spotlight show with Gilbert Hakim.

This time, Alex Kolodner will showcase the stunning advances in Applied Artificial Intelligence and how it disrupts how we view the world, interact with it, and manage our lives.

As we explore the intersection of AI, Technology, and Religion, we ask ourselves: Are we on a Journey toward Progress and Prosperity? Or do the risks outweigh the benefits?



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Are You Polarized? With Anne Marie Waters | Created In The Image of God 14518 Apr 202501:16:19

In this episode, Anne-Marie Waters, author of In Defense of Democracy and former political leader in the UK, helps us explore the pressing issue of political polarization. We’ll discuss how societies worldwide are experiencing increasing divisions, the factors contributing to this trend, and the implications for democratic institutions. Anne-Marie will share her experience of recognizing radical perspectives and how we can bridge divides in our communities.



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Grieving and Growing with Dr. Alise Cortez | Created In The Image of God Episode 3727 Mar 202401:18:21


Tonight's episode is about Authors Alise Cortez and Stratton Horres, who have each utilized their life journey to guide others in the context of Grieving and Growing.

Dr. Alise Cortez is the chief purpose officer at Alise Cortez and Associates, a management consulting firm specializing in activating meaning and purpose. She thrives on helping companies, leaders, and individuals across the globe to live with "gusto" and make the most of their one precious life through her expertise within the human capital industry over the last 25 years. Today Dr. Cortez is focused on helping individuals find their purpose after loss through her upcoming book, Coloring Life: How Loss Invites Us to Live More Vibrant Lives, available for pre-order at SOOPLLC.COM

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Intro (00:00)
Opening (01:06)
About Dr. Alise Cortez (02:22)
Coloring Life (09:23)
Grieving and Growing (10:25)



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Islamism with Anne Marie Waters | Created In The Image of God Spotlight Show27 Mar 202401:35:37


This episode opens up an honest dialogue between Anne Marie Waters, Author of "Beyond Terror: Islam's slow erosion of Western Democracy," and Imam Mekye Abdus Salaam, founder of the Interfaith Library, who appeared in Episode 34, on the nature and role of Islam in our Society. Anne Marie will present her perspective, and we'll feature a response from Imam Mekye Abdus Salaam in a future episode.

Anne Marie Waters is a British Politician and SOOP Author with two bestselling books to her credit. Waters was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, and went to school in Stoneybatter in the city's Northside. She studied Journalism at Nottingham Trent University in England, graduating in 2003, and gained a Law degree in London. After a decade in the Labour Party, Waters joined the UK Independence Party (UKIP). Waters announced in early July 2017 her intention to stand in the 2017 UKIP leadership election and came second with 2,755 votes, a 21.3% share. Waters left UKIP to form and lead the For Britain Party from 2018 until its dissolution in 2022.

Intro (00:00)
Opening (00:35)
Pre-Recorded Interview (1:17)
Live Reactions (17:31)
The Impact of Islamism in Society (29:17)
Anne Marie on The United Nations (50:52)
Religion is to Inspire and not Coerce (53:05)
Live Reactions 2 (1:00:56)




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Natural Beauty Wonder Art with Jason Persoff | Created In The Image of God Episode 3527 Mar 202401:30:40


Episode 35 centers on "Natural Beauty Wonder Art," featuring Jason Persoff, a physician, photography enthusiast, and associate professor of medicine at the University of Colorado Hospital.

Our discussion will explore the intersection of his art and work and dip a toe into his opinions on recent events in the medical field - inviting him to share his perspectives on how science, technology, and art are helping us to study and perceive the natural world and our society and species in new and different ways.



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Can Religions Coexist? | Created In The Image of God Episode 3427 Mar 202401:15:23


This episode features Mekye Abdus Salaam, creator, and chairman of Interfaithlibrary.com.

He is a brilliant and dedicated educator & theologian with over 25 years of theological teaching experience as an Imam and spiritual advisor.

His entire life has been about pursuing knowledge and understanding our existence and divine purpose, which lead him to the creation of the InterFaith Library. This site puts forth an unparalleled approach to interfaith dialogue, spiritual learning, and religious studies while affording opportunities for understanding amongst different religions from a traditional and dogmatic point of view.

Interfaith Library seeks to soften the tension/discord between religious communities because of ideological differences or misinformation propagated by the media. Since then, it has become an information routing depot, a resource and supply bulletin board, a religious dialogue center, and a central station for all faith-based and non-religious communities to assemble peacefully and learn from one another for the sake of humanity.



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Artificial Morality with Gilbert Hakim | Created In The Image of God Spotlight Show27 Mar 202401:36:38


We are proud to introduce CEO and Tech innovator Gilbert Hakim as the guest for the first spotlight show of Created In The Image of God: Exploring The Role of Religion In Society.

This episode will address the topic of Artificial Morality by discussing Mr. Hakim's efforts towards Ocean 2.0, his custom ebook reader designed for the exploration and study of the sacred literature of the world's religious traditions, and a broad discussion on Artificial Intelligence and the ethical questions raised in Ian M. Giatti's Christian Post Reporter article on Elon Musk's Neuralink.

Intro: (0:00)
About Gilbert Hakim: (0:40)
Artificial Morality: (15:10)



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My Week in Atheism with John Christy | Created in the Image of God Episode 3227 Mar 202401:04:27


Episode 32 explores the intersection of the Minor and Major Revelations of God - His Word and His Creation.

John Christy is a filmmaker and student of Religion, Theology, Biblical Studies, and Classical Studies. Through studying world religions, history, and philosophy, he has become a well-rounded teacher, speaker, presenter, and advocate of Christianity. In addition, his efforts to engage in civil dialogue with non-believers have been appreciated in debating the existence of God, historical Christianity, and the merits of the Christian faith.

After spending many years in the Creative and Internet industries, John decided to use his skills in directing and producing the documentary movie My Week in Atheism. This film is an intimate encounter with modern atheism in an attempt to learn while exploring the realities of two opposing worldviews with his friend and atheist talk show host, David Smalley.




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Cultural Journalism with Daniel Sanderson | Created In The Image of God Episode 3127 Mar 202401:07:38


Attention truth seekers!

The topic for this episode is Cultural Journalism.

Cultural journalism doesn't focus on the unpredictable news cycle. Instead, a cultural journalist will focus on stories that cultivate virtue and are not opposed to sharing a subjective interpretation.

The founder of PlankSip®, Daniel Sanderson, explains the origin of his new project, Journalism Behind Bars, what kind of individuals he is looking to work with, and his program's overall goal.

The dialogue that ensues shouldn't confine us but define us for the greater Good. What we do about it is another story!



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The Role of The Artist in Society with Sienna Mae Heath | Created In the Image of God Episode 3027 Mar 202401:02:51


Sienna Mae Heath is a growth writer. Sienna is the star and writer of the short documentary Real Unity produced by Free the People and screened at the Anthem Film Festival (FreedomFest) 2021. She now hosts Leaving the Left for Liberty on Free the People where she interviews whistleblowers, dissidents, and other alternative voices in the Western World. Empowering empaths through flowing truth in timely essays and poignant poetry, her most recent pieces have been featured on The Kim Iversen Show, The Equiano Project, Braver Angels Media, Medium’s Society, History, and Race pages, and The Independent’s “Conversations.” Locally in the Lehigh Valley, PA, she is known for inspiring victory gardens as The Quarantined Gardener and for creating The Hero’s Journey worksheet at Turning Point LV to guide survivors of abuse in telling their stories of liberation. Follow her on Substack, Medium, Instagram, and Twitter.

Wade Fransson and friends will discuss what it means to be Created in the Image of God — and the role of Religion in society - every Tuesday night at 8:00 PM Central Time. These live-streamed discussions are deep dives into what it means to be human and to struggle with the challenge of rising above where we've been as individuals, communities, and even in society as a whole, incorporating our latest understanding from our quest to make sense of our experiences through systematic investigation, and progressing towards what we can become while remaining faithful to God's revealed Word.




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Why Does God Allow Suffering? | Created In the Image of God Episode 2927 Mar 202401:02:08


Today's special guest is Brad Otto. Brad is a pastor and a certified life and mental health coach. He released a book last summer and he is the founder and president of a non-profit organization that helps children in rural Africa. You can discover more about Brad at https://bradotto.net, and http://www.riseandstart.life

Wade Fransson and friends will discuss what it means to be Created in the Image of God — and the role of Religion in society - every Tuesday night at 8:00 PM Central Time. These live-streamed discussions are deep dives into what it means to be human and to struggle with the challenge of rising above where we've been as individuals, communities, and even in society as a whole, incorporating our latest understanding from our quest to make sense of our experiences through systematic investigation, and progressing towards what we can become while remaining faithful to God's revealed Word.

Learning about the Bible is a lifelong journey for every human being. This learning process begins as a child and continues throughout life as we ask questions and learn more about the meaning of the Holy Bible. We pray that this series of in-depth studies will help you discover more about God and His Word, the Bible. We pray that these sessions will encourage and enhance your walk with God.




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Repentance and New Year's Resolution with Ray Ciafardini Jr.| Created in the Image of God Episode 2827 Mar 202401:02:56


Join us on Created in the Image of God as we interview Personal Coach/Trainer Ray Ciafardini Jr. in our ongoing exploration of The Role of Religion in Society. Tonight’s show is inspired by Leonard Cohen’s Song “The Future,” which we can’t play because of copyright issues, maybe one day - but we’ll focus on reflection and change in the context of my personal go-to virtue - accountability. In a religious context, this is called “repentance,” - but to lighten up the topic, we’ll look at it through the oversimplified, naive and counterproductive. The popularized version of this necessary spiritual discipline - namely, the New Year’s Resolution.

Since starting his coaching practice, My Coach Ray, in 2016, Ray has used an integrative approach to empower people in their careers, health, and relationships to increase their income, live fulfilling lives, and have amazing relationships.Through his programs like Revealing Your Why and the Uncommon Growth Community, people. like you, are empowered to become the people they can become to create the lives they desire.

He is certified by the Association for Integrative Psychology as a trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Mental & Emotional Release®, and Hypnosis.

Links:
Site: mycoachray.com
IG: www.instagram.com/My.Coach.Ray
Facebook:   / mycoachray  
YouTube:    / @mycoachray  
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A Woman of God with Father Anne | Created In The Image of God 14418 Apr 202501:08:38

What happens when a woman dares to claim her calling in a Church that says she cannot? We sit down with Father Anne, who was ordained on October 16, 2021, in Albuquerque, NM, through the Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests and is now an independent Roman Catholic priest. Inspired by her profound love of Ignatian spirituality and years of ministry with Jesuits, Father Anne offers a bold and compassionate voice to the movement for gender equality in the Church.Together, we explore what it means to hear—and embody—the feminine voice of God in a tradition that has long silenced it. Father Anne invites us into a candid conversation about vocation, justice, and hope from the spiritual foundations of her call to the theological and institutional resistance she faces.



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Baha'i Teachings with Jay Tyson & Eileen Maddocks | Created In The Image of God Episode 2727 Mar 202401:12:45


Jay Tyson grew up outside of Detroit, Michigan, and graduated from Princeton University with a degree in civil engineering in 1976. Shortly thereafter, he married Eileen Cregge. They spent four years in Liberia, where Jay worked on road construction projects. They also spent seven years in Haifa, Israel, where he assisted with historic restoration at the Baha’i World Center. They returned to New Jersey in 1989, where they raised two daughters and Jay continued his career in civil engineering. Raised in a Presbyterian household, Jay was apt from an early age to deeply ponder spiritual matters. The suicides of three men in his upper-middle-class neighborhood over the course of a few years caused him to question the idea that material success holds the key to fulfillment and happiness. He became a member of the Baha’i Faith in 1970 and has long observed a daily regime of reading scriptures or books on religion and religious history. The Wise Men of the West: A Search for the Promised One in the Latter Days is his first novel and reflects his commitment to studying religion, history, and geography. His years in the Holy Land also allowed him to travel to many of the locations in which this story is set.

Eileen Maddocks is a researcher, editor, and writer living in Burlington, Vermont, with her two cats. Her cerebral lifestyle is balanced by classical ballet and jazz classes.

Medium Author Bio: Eileen Maddocks grew up in Maine in the United States. She attended the University of Kansas and received a bachelor’s degree in history. She married, had two children, and raised her children by working in sales.

Her mother, who was raised in the Millerite tradition in the Advent Christian Church, studied Bible history and theology and became a Sunday School teacher in the Universalist Church. The stories of her Advent Christian family and their church’s tent meetings were family lore, but Eileen was raised in liberal Protestantism.

This dual world fostered a need to seek and search for spiritual truth. Various Christian churches she attended did not have the answers to her questions, so she explored New Age concepts. In midlife, she discovered and accepted the Baha'i Faith. Subsequently, she served at the Baha'i World Centre in Haifa, Israel, for 16 years as an executive assistant, a position that required research and writing. Upon retirement, she returned to her New England heritage and is now a researcher, editor, and writer living in the bucolic state of Vermont, where billboards are banned.

Wade Fransson and friends will discuss what it means to be Created in the Image of God — and the role of Religion in society - every Tuesday night at 8:00 PM Central Time. These live-streamed discussions are deep dives into what it means to be human and to struggle with the challenge of rising above where we've been as individuals, communities, and even in society as a whole, incorporating our latest understanding from our quest to make sense of our experiences through systematic investigation, and progressing towards what we can become while remaining faithful to God's revealed Word.

Learning about the Bible is a lifelong journey for every human being. This learning process begins as a child and continues throughout life as we ask questions and learn more about the meaning of the Holy Bible. We pray that this series of in-depth studies will help you discover more about God and His Word, the Bible. We pray that these sessions will encourage and enhance your walk with God.



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The Future of Democracy with Daniel Sanderson | Created In The Image of God Episode 2627 Mar 202401:13:23


Today's special guest is Daniel Sanderson. Daniel is a philosopher and owner of a media outlet with more than 15,000 members. "We help emergent thought leaders BE their brand in a way that is authentic to the image they want to embody. Secular or religious members are welcome; co-creation is essential. You can find Daniel on his website planksip.org or via the hashtag #Googleplanksip.

Wade Fransson and friends will discuss what it means to be Created in the Image of God — and the role of Religion in society - every Tuesday night at 8:00 PM Central Time. These live-streamed discussions are deep dives into what it means to be human and to struggle with the challenge of rising above where we've been as individuals, communities, and even in society as a whole, incorporating our latest understanding from our quest to make sense of our experiences through systematic investigation, and progressing towards what we can become while remaining faithful to God's revealed Word



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Religion, Mental Health and Purpose with Brad Otto | Created In The Image of God Episode 2527 Mar 202401:14:29


Today's special guest is Brad Otto. Brad is a pastor and a certified life and mental health coach. He released a book last summer and he is the founder and president of a non-profit organization that helps children in rural Africa. You can discover more about Brad at https://bradotto.net, and http://www.riseandstart.life

Wade Fransson and friends will discuss what it means to be Created in the Image of God — and the role of Religion in society - every Tuesday night at 8:00 PM Central Time. These live-streamed discussions are deep dives into what it means to be human and to struggle with the challenge of rising above where we've been as individuals, communities, and even in society as a whole, incorporating our latest understanding from our quest to make sense of our experiences through systematic investigation, and progressing towards what we can become while remaining faithful to God's revealed Word.




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Facts that Matter with Gerry Tostowaryk | Created in the Image of God Episode 2426 Mar 202401:09:50


Our series explores the role of Religion in society; in this episode, we have special guest Gerry Tostowaryk, and the topic is Facts that Matter! Hope to see you there!

Wade Fransson and friends will discuss what it means to be Created in the Image of God — and the role of Religion in society - every Tuesday night at 8:00 PM Central Time. These live-streamed discussions are deep dives into what it means to be human and to struggle with the challenge of rising above where we've been as individuals, communities, and even in society as a whole, incorporating our latest understanding from our quest to make sense of our experiences through systematic investigation, and progressing towards what we can become while remaining faithful to God's revealed Word.

Learning about the Bible is a lifelong journey for every human being. This learning process begins as a child and continues throughout life as we ask questions and learn more about the meaning of the Holy Bible. We pray that this series of in-depth studies will help you discover more about God and His Word, the Bible. We pray that these sessions will encourage and enhance your walk with God.




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Waking up from Being Woke with Luis Enrique Rivera | Created in the Image of God Episode 2326 Mar 202401:15:18


Tonight's special guest is Luis Enrique Rivera.

Wade Fransson and friends will discuss what it means to be Created in the Image of God — and the role of Religion in society - every Tuesday night at 8:00 PM Central Time. These live-streamed discussions are deep dives into what it means to be human and to struggle with the challenge of rising above where we've been as individuals, communities, and even in a society as a whole, incorporating our latest understanding from our quest to make sense of our experiences through systematic investigation, and progressing towards what we can become while remaining faithful to God's revealed Word.



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The Best Path Forward After Birth | Created In The Image of God Episode 2223 Mar 202401:16:57


Proverbs 22:6 -Train up a child in the way he should go

Last week we discussed Abortion and the inspiration Religion can provide to transcend the baser desires and instincts. Tonight we’ll talk about the best path forward after birth - how do we “Train up a child in the way he should go” when Society is confused about what that way is?

Wade Fransson and friends will discuss what it means to be Created in the Image of God — and the role of Religion in society - every Tuesday night at 8:00 PM Central Time. These live-streamed discussions are deep dives into what it means to be human and to struggle with the challenge of rising above where we've been as individuals, communities, and even in society as a whole, incorporating our latest understanding from our quest to make sense of our experiences through systematic investigation, and progressing towards what we can become while remaining faithful to God's revealed Word.



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Is the World "Broken" and Can Religion Fix it? | Created In The Image of God Episode 2123 Mar 202401:29:26


Wade Fransson and friends will discuss what it means to be Created in the Image of God — and the role of Religion in society - every Tuesday night at 8:00 PM Central Time. These live-streamed discussions are deep dives into what it means to be human and to struggle with the challenge of rising above where we've been as individuals, communities, and even in society as a whole, incorporating our latest understanding from our quest to make sense of our experiences through systematic investigation, and progressing towards what we can become while remaining faithful to God's revealed Word.

Learning about the Bible is a lifelong journey for every human being. This learning process begins as a child and continues throughout life as we ask questions and learn more about the meaning of the Holy Bible. We pray that this series of in-depth studies will help you discover more about God and His Word, the Bible. We pray that these sessions will encourage and enhance your walk with God.



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God and Mathematics with Brent Antonson | Created In The Image of God Episode 2023 Mar 202401:03:46


Tonight's special guest is Brent Antonson

Wade Fransson and friends will discuss what it means to be Created in the Image of God — and the role of Religion in society - every Tuesday night at 8:00 PM Central Time. These live-streamed discussions are deep dives into what it means to be human and to struggle with the challenge of rising above where we've been as individuals, communities, and even in society as a whole, incorporating our latest understanding from our quest to make sense of our experiences through systematic investigation, and progressing towards what we can become while remaining faithful to God's revealed Word.

Learning about the Bible is a lifelong journey for every human being. This learning process begins as a child and continues throughout life as we ask questions and learn more about the meaning of the Holy Bible. We pray that this series of in-depth studies will help you discover more about God and His Word, the Bible. We pray that these sessions will encourage and enhance your walk with God.



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Genre Affirmation | Created in the Image of God Episode 1923 Mar 202401:36:31


Wade Fransson and friends will discuss what it means to be Created in the Image of God — and the role of Religion in society - every Tuesday night at 8:00 PM Central Time. These live-streamed discussions are deep dives into what it means to be human and to struggle with the challenge of rising above where we've been as individuals, communities, and even in society as a whole, incorporating our latest understanding from our quest to make sense of our experiences through systematic investigation, and progressing towards what we can become while remaining faithful to God's revealed Word.

Learning about the Bible is a lifelong journey for every human being. This learning process begins as a child and continues throughout life as we ask questions and learn more about the meaning of the Holy Bible. We pray that this series of in-depth studies will help you discover more about God and His Word, the Bible. We pray that these sessions will encourage and enhance your walk with God.



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Abortion and Midterm Elections | Created in the Image of God Episode 1823 Mar 202401:13:42

Wade Fransson and friends will discuss what it means to be Created in the Image of God — and the role of Religion in society - every Tuesday night at 8:00 PM Central Time. These live-streamed discussions are deep dives into what it means to be human and to struggle with the challenge of rising above where we've been as individuals, communities, and even in society as a whole, incorporating our latest understanding from our quest to make sense of our experiences through systematic investigation, and progressing towards what we can become while remaining faithful to God's revealed Word.

Learning about the Bible is a lifelong journey for every human being. This learning process begins as a child and continues throughout life as we ask questions and learn more about the meaning of the Holy Bible. We pray that this series of in-depth studies will help you discover more about God and His Word, the Bible. We pray that these sessions will encourage and enhance your walk with God.




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Erosion of Trust in Science with Jason Persoff | Created In The Image of God 14318 Apr 202501:27:36

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have lost faith in science. This is due in part to the politicization of science and the way the pandemic was handled. However, it is important to remember that science is a process of discovery and learning. It is not always perfect, but it is always evolving.One person who is working to rebuild trust in science is Jason Persoff. Persoff is a celebrated snowflake photographer and medical scientist/virologist. He is passionate about science and believes that it is essential for solving some of the world's most pressing problems.Persoff has been outspoken about the need for more transparency and accountability in science. He believes that scientists need to be more open about their work and their findings. He also believes that scientists need to be more willing to admit when they are wrong. He returns to the show to discuss his recent paper on (Communication and Coordination during Pandemics).



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Universal Application of Responsibility | Created in the Image of God Episode 1723 Mar 202401:24:30


Wade Fransson and friends will discuss what it means to be Created in the Image of God — and the role of Religion in society - every Tuesday night at 8:00 PM Central Time. These live-streamed discussions are deep dives into what it means to be human and to struggle with the challenge of rising above where we've been as individuals, communities, and even in society as a whole, incorporating our latest understanding from our quest to make sense of our experiences through systematic investigation, and progressing towards what we can become while remaining faithful to God's revealed Word.

Learning about the Bible is a lifelong journey for every human being. This learning process begins as a child and continues throughout life as we ask questions and learn more about the meaning of the Holy Bible. We pray that this series of in-depth studies will help you discover more about God and His Word, the Bible. We pray that these sessions will encourage and enhance your walk with God.



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Trying to Convince Someone of My Understanding | Created in the Image of God Episode 1623 Mar 202401:40:45


Wade Fransson and friends will discuss what it means to be Created in the Image of God — and the role of Religion in society - every Tuesday night at 8:00 PM Central Time. These live-streamed discussions are deep dives into what it means to be human and to struggle with the challenge of rising above where we've been as individuals, communities, and even in society as a whole, incorporating our latest understanding from our quest to make sense of our experiences through systematic investigation, and progressing towards what we can become while remaining faithful to God's revealed Word.

Learning about the Bible is a lifelong journey for every human being. This learning process begins as a child and continues throughout life as we ask questions and learn more about the meaning of the Holy Bible. We pray that this series of in-depth studies will help you discover more about God and His Word, the Bible. We pray that these sessions will encourage and enhance your walk with God.



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Human Rights and Responsibilities | Created in the Image of God Episode 1521 Mar 202401:37:24


Wade Fransson and friends will discuss what it means to be Created in the Image of God — and the role of Religion in society - every Tuesday night at 8:00 PM Central Time. These live-streamed discussions are deep dives into what it means to be human and to struggle with the challenge of rising above where we've been as individuals, communities, and even in society as a whole, incorporating our latest understanding from our quest to make sense of our experiences through systematic investigation, and progressing towards what we can become while remaining faithful to God's revealed Word.

Learning about the Bible is a lifelong journey for every human being. This learning process begins as a child and continues throughout life as we ask questions and learn more about the meaning of the Holy Bible. We pray that this series of in-depth studies will help you discover more about God and His Word, the Bible. We pray that these sessions will encourage and enhance your walk with God.



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