Before we disrupt the church and our culture, how can we disrupt ourselves? Seasons 1 and 2 of The Disrupters podcast asked the question, "What does it mean to disrupt the church?" Seasons 3 and 4 asked the question, "What does it mean to disrupt culture?"For its fifth season, hosted by Kaitlyn Schiess, The Disrupters podcast from IVP asks the question, "What does it mean to disrupt ourselves?" Join Kaitlyn as she explores the ways that Christians can prepare themselves—spiritually, emotiona ...
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Yoga teachers and enthusiasts, this podcast is for you! Learn stories of the gods and goddesses as they relate to yoga, practical philosophy for your everyday life, and the wisdom behind the ancient practice. Your host, Megan Mulrine, founder of Yogatrotter Academy and owner of the Niantic Yoga studio in CT, spent the last 10 years living in Japan and Bali studying yoga, meditation, and Hindu philosophy, and now she's sharing what she's learned through this podcast, her YTTs in Bali and CT, ...
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Are you struggling just to keep your head above water? You're not alone. 300 years ago, John Bunyan wrote a story about someone just like you.Each week on The Way to Glory, a new podcast from CT Creative Studio and Revelation Media, we'll take a fresh look at a different character from Pilgrim's Progress, John Bunyan's 300-year-old masterwork.
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Avoiding Politics as Entertainment with Michael Wear
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For some, engaging in politics looks like watching particular cable news or social media networks and then amplifying whatever voices align with their own particular values or biases. But perhaps the key to healthy political engagement isn’t about spending time watching C-SPAN, but instead is about focusing on the people we are becoming. In this la…
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The Power of Focus in Political Involvement with Kathryn Freeman
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When surrounded by all the needs in the world, people can become overwhelmed and paralyzed to even begin to engage politically if at all. But instead of thinking about every issue to engage in, perhaps the way forward is to find areas of deep focus and personal interest. In this fascinating dive into the convergence of personal faith and public lif…
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Using Politics to Stand Against Empire with Mark Charles
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The impact of empire has far-reaching implications for the church, the nation, and the world. Even Christians who would claim that the kingdom of heaven is the only true ultimate rule and reign can find themselves complicit in supporting and furthering the empires of our current age. Former presidential candidate Mark Charles wanted to show a diffe…
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How Disillusionment Can Lead to Positive Change with Russell Moore
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For many Christians, disillusionment with the church has become more common as a result of institutional distrust and trauma. But internal confusion can also present people with an opportunity for self-examination and contemplation. In this episode, renowned theologian and ethicist Russell Moore joins Kaitlyn Schiess to discuss the essential work o…
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Shiva Nataraja and Virabhadra - Dancer's Pose and the Warrior Poses (Yoga Class Theme)
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Learn the story behind dancer's pose (natarajasana) as well as the warrior poses (virabhadrasana), inspired by stories from the Shiva Purana about the original meditator and teacher of yoga, Shiva. The divine masculine Shiva is said to bring about destruction of all the is no longer serving--closing doors and opening new ones--endings and new begin…
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Community Impact through Consistency and Presence with Amy Williams
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How do the intertwining threads of love and justice weave a powerful narrative of transformation within the fabric of communities? In this episode, host Kaitlyn Schiess engages in a thoughtful conversation with guest Amy Williams, who has worked in gang intervention and restorative justice for over 29 years. Together, they explore practical avenues…
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Saraswati, The Goddess of Knowledge & Creativity (Yoga Class Theme)
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Learn about the goddess Saraswati, the story of the universe's creation through the sound AUM (Om), and divine knowledge of our souls' origin. These stories can be found in texts such as the Brahma Purana and the Yoga Vasistha (Megan really likes Swami Venkatesananda's translation, "The Concise Yoga Vasistha"). You might invoke Saraswati in a yoga …
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How Differences Can Lead to Healthy Politics with Luke Bretherton
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When most people hear the word "politics," their minds immediately go to partisan battles, ideological divisions, and the dysfunction of 24-hour news cycles. This episode challenges the conventional notion of politics. Instead of focusing solely on partisan battles, ideological divides, and the often chaotic media cycle, it explores a more profound…
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Yoga "Goals" and the 8-Limbs of Yoga (Yoga Class Theme)
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In this episode, Megan explores the "goal" of yoga, and spoiler alert, it's not about what asanas you can or cannot do! In seeking the intention or the purpose of a yoga practice, she reviews the 8 Limbs of Yoga from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and what "calming the fluctuations of the mind" means for a modern lifestyle.…
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The 5 Vayus: Movements of Energy (Yoga Class Theme)
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In this episode, while driving to her yoga studio, Megan discusses the 5 Vayus or "winds" of energy, and some of the yoga poses that help us experience those movements of energy. Prana Vayu : the movement of energy from outside to inside, especially as in the inhale Apana Vayu : the "waste elimination" movement of energy, and "letting go" Samana Va…
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A New Vision for Loving Your Neighbors with Shannan Martin
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Cultivating neighborliness may not seem to have much long-term impact, but its capacity to bridge diverse communities and ignite lasting connections demonstrates that it can actually have profound and far-reaching effects on our society. In this episode, host Kaitlyn Schiess engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Shannan Martin about her …
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Navigating Political Dysfunction in American Evangelicalism with Walter Kim
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American evangelicalism, at the intersection of faith and politics, has been a focal point of public discourse for decades. From presidential elections to heated policy debates, evangelicals have significantly influenced the nation's political landscape. While faith often motivates individuals to seek positive change, it can also become entangled i…
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Understanding Body and Emotional Responses in Political Conversations with Aundi Kolber
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We live in a polarized world where conversations, particularly political ones, have evolved into a battlefield of words, frequently leaving emotional scars. These discussions are no longer just about perspectives and opinions but deeply rooted emotions and personal experiences. But have we ever paused to reflect on the connection between our emotio…
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The Role of Pastors in Community Engagement and Politics with Tyler Burns
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Although there are notable examples of evangelical churches with overt ties to political leaders and leanings, many churches take a more ambivalent posture. Many pastors are loathe to even mention politics or political issues from the pulpit. But perhaps they can learn from the example of Black church leaders. As this week’s guest Tyler Burns expla…
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With another election season approaching, how can Christians navigate the challenging political landscape without losing their souls? In this season, we’ll dive deep into the topic of engaging in politics while remaining spiritually grounded and relationally connected. I'm your new host, Kaitlyn Schiess, and together, we'll embark on a journey of t…
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We've got some exciting news to share—we’re introducing a new voice and a fresh perspective to season 5. Welcome to the next host of The Disrupters, Kaitlyn Schiess! Before we jump headfirst into all the exciting things this season has in store, let's take a moment to reflect on our journey so far. We deeply appreciate the work of our former host o…
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Weinstein Survivor Rowena Chiu Writes Her Own Script
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Content warning: This episode contains sensitive content about sexual assault. Former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was recently sentenced to an additional 16 years in prison on top of his current sentence of 23 years for sexual assault. In this bonus episode of The Disrupters, Nancy Wang Yuen speaks with Weinstein’s former assistant, advocate, and …
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Kaitlyn Schiess Has a Warning for White Evangelicals
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In recent years there has been much cynicism regarding Christians’ role in American politics, especially from younger generations. Kaitlyn Schiess, a doctoral theology student at Duke Divinity School and author of Liturgy of Politics: Spiritual Formation for the Sake of our Neighbor (IVP), understands those challenges. “A lot of young people today,…
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Deb Liu’s Double-Edged Sword of Resilience and Resentment
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For those not paying attention, it might seem as though Deb Liu, the CEO of Ancestry.com and the author of Take Back Your Power has been on a straightforward path to success her whole life. Despite Chinese cultural norms that tend to favor boys over girls, Deb’s parents were incredibly supportive, accepting her for who she was: “[My father] took us…
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I’m Dreaming of a Not-White Christmas, Part 4: How White Santa Overshadows Jesus
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In this series, Nancy Wang Yuen is joined by co-host New York Times bestselling author and historian Jemar Tisby for a miniseries exploring the Christmas season through the lenses of race, gender, and class. They examine some of the implicit and explicit messages that permeate Christian Christmas culture and that we often enjoy and consume indiscri…
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I’m Dreaming of a Not-White Christmas, Part 3: Christmas in Color
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In this series, Nancy Wang Yuen is joined by co-host New York Times bestselling author and historian Jemar Tisby for a miniseries exploring the Christmas season through the lenses of race, gender, and class. They examine some of the implicit and explicit messages that permeate Christian Christmas culture and that we often enjoy and consume indiscri…
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I’m Dreaming of a Not-White Christmas, Part 2: The Christmas Rom-Com
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In this series, Nancy Wang Yuen is joined by co-host New York Times bestselling author and historian Jemar Tisby for a miniseries exploring the Christmas season through the lenses of race, gender, and class. They examine some of the implicit and explicit messages that permeate Christian Christmas culture and that we often enjoy and consume indiscri…
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I’m Dreaming of a Not-White Christmas, Part 1
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For the next four episodes, Nancy Wang Yuen is joined by co-host, New York Times bestselling author and historian Jemar Tisby for a miniseries exploring the Christmas season through the lenses of race, gender, and class. They examine some of the implicit and explicit messages that permeate Christian Christmas culture and that we often enjoy and con…
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Why It Doesn’t Matter Whether Tennis Legend Michael Chang Wins or Loses
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Michael Chang is a legendary tennis player, primarily known for his improbable 1989 victory as a teenager at the French Open, among his many successes. But for Chang, that is not his primary legacy. “I've never thought of tennis as just being tennis,” says Chang. “I've always positioned it as a way to touch lives, to share my faith, to inspire youn…
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You’re Ready to Heal. Now What? With Dr. Christina Edmondson
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It can be exhausting to fight injustice. But for those who are marginalized, it can be traumatizing. And especially when that injustice is around every corner, it can often seem impossible to heal in the face of it. But according to educator and activist Dr. Christina Edmonson, healing is a gift that has already been given: “For believers, healing …
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Leaving Evangelicalism, with Jon Ward
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If you’re listening to this podcast, you’ve probably left, or considered leaving evangelicalism. But what does it mean to leave evangelicalism, and what is evangelicalism anyway? In today’s episode, Nancy speaks to reporter Jon Ward about the disparity between what the evangelical movement’s aspirational ideas and the current reality of the evangel…
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What Happens If We Don’t Tell Our Stories, with Jemar Tisby
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Back in early 2020, on the first season of The Disrupters, Jemar Tisby told then-host Esau McCaulley that a person of color’s participation in historically white Christian spaces inherently come with a cost: “You get pushed out, you burn out, or you sell out.” For McCaulley, this was a challenge to his own approach, as a black Christian who was a p…
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