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Dive into a captivating collection of enchanting short stories that transport you to distant lands and fantastical realms. In The Ninth Vibration, explore the depths of romance and spirituality. Journey through The Interpreter A Romance of the East, and discover The Incomparable Lady, a tale from China with a thought-provoking moral. Experience the intrigue of The Hatred of the Queen, set in Burma, and feel the Fire of Beauty ignite your imagination. Witness the majestic Building of the Taj Mahal, and uncover the wonders of How Great is the Glory of Kwannon! alongside the charm of The ...

Welcome to 35mm Melodies, a weekly radio show hosted by DJ Adam on KTCU 88.7 FM, where music and film intersect through a cinematic lens. Inspired by the texture and history of 35mm film, each episode curates a soundtrack that blends film scores, deep cuts, and songs shaped by the movies, moments, and cultures that influence them. Every episode features: • Thoughtfully curated music • Film history and cinematic storytelling • Guest conversations with creatives, artists, and students • Highlights from global cinema and international music. Whether you’re a film lover, music nerd, or ...

A journey to see how a year defined a generation. 2016 is often labeled as the greatest year of all time. Is it a joke? Is it nostalgia bait? Listen to the 2016 podcast to find out what made this year so good.

Fresh Expressions is a canary in the coal mine, alerting congregations to reevaluate what the Church is, where and when it can happen, and who can lead it. Church as we know it is inaccessible to most people. A fundamental premise of the movement is that Church can become accessible again by emerging in every nook and cranny where life already happens. Fresh Expressions is based in simplification, returning to basic scriptural principles, and a recovery of a "priesthood of all believers" - in the three places where people live and relate to others.

Many church people and leaders feel like exiles in their own land. We are facing tremendous challenges. And, just as for those who came before us, the challenges are also opportunities. If we adapt to our new environment, as people and as the body of Christ. Gardens in the Desert offers local and denominational church leaders a practical, inspired scripture-rooted vision for how we can do this—how we can become God's church now for God's intended future. Michael Adam Beck and Ken Carter draw from Jeremiah 29 to provide wise guidance for leaders and churches seeking to adapt and thrive.