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PvI#83: Half Philosophizing (Season 4 Premiere) 56:19

13d ago56:19

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Welcome to the beginning of a new round of shenanigans on Philosophy vs. Improv. Let the senior slump begin! Your hosts Mark Linsenmayer and Bill Arnett here talk a blazin' stream of consciousness and then have a pretty long improv scene. Are we already always philosophizing? Watch the proceedings unedited on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choic…

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S4E5: Telling Visual Stories w/ Dave Harl 30:36

1M ago30:36

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Today's guest is Dave Harl, an award-winning filmmaker and producer. Dave has traveled the world filming documentary films from interviewing World War II veterans in Japan to exploring non-profit work in India. Dave calls Kentucky home and has also produced years of video content for Christian Appalachian Project. Visit Pinnacle Productions website…

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S4E4: Taking Care of Each Other w/ Nate Clark 24:06

1M ago24:06

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Our guest this week is Nate Clark, who works in the accounting department of Texas Roadhouse restaurants. Texas Roadhouse is a corporate sponsor of CAP's Hunger Walk event each September and has been sending corporate mission groups to volunteer in Appalachia every year since 2008. Having been on many of these service trips, Nate reflects on the im…

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PvI#82: LIVE in Personability w/ James Whittington 57:03

2M ago57:03

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Chicago's iO Theater was graced on August 21 by Mark, Bill, and special guest theater educator James Whittington, who spoke about embodiment (see Maurice Merleau-Ponty), the possible disconnect between meaning and tone, and being in the physical presence of greatness. They acted out scenes (while still sitting!) about an unsuccessful party and Expe…

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S4E3: A Photo is Worth a Thousand Words w/ Warren Brunner 24:17

2M ago24:17

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Our guest this week on The Mountain Spirit is renowned photographer, Warren Brunner. Warren moved to Appalachia and captured important photographs of people and their struggles. He is known for his celebrated work documenting the War on Poverty in the 1960's. Listen to Warren describe his time in Appalachia photographing everything from coal mines …

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PvI#81: Unshelved, Untitled 53:36

2M ago53:36

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Our long lost episode. Consider it a mystery box. Hear more PvI. Support the podcast! You’ll get all of our post-game discussions and other exclusive bonus content. You can choose to watch this on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesAv Mark Linsenmayer, Bill Arnett

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S4E2: Meeting Community Needs w/ Joyce Marks 23:36

2M ago23:36

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This week's episode continues our Anniversary season of The Mountain Spirit with special guest Joyce Marks. Joyce is the director of the Jackson County Food Bank in McKee, KY. She and her husband came to Appalachia to work for Christian Appalachian Project during its earlier days, leading them to be instrumental in the construction of Camp AJ, and …

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S4E1: Coming Full Circle w/ Guy Adams 32:27

2M ago32:27

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August 2024, Christian Appalachian Project turns 60 years old We are celebrating our anniversary with a special season of the podcast. Join us as we kick off season four with CAP's president and CEO, Guy Adams. Throughout his early adult life, Guy discovered the Appalachian heritage of his family and began to feel God equipping him for work in phil…

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PvI#80: Brief, Alternative Facts w/ David Shields 51:17

3M ago51:17

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Internationally best-selling author David wrote a book (and made a film) called How We Got Here, which traces the gradual path in the history of ideas from the ancients through various forms of perspectivism, relativism, and post-modernism to the post-truth discourse that authoritarians and wanna-be authoritarians engage in. David's book is in a ve…

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PvI#79: Edificial Intentions with Danny Mora 55:35

3M ago55:35

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Danny was in a sketch troupe called Maximum Party Zone back in the day with your improv host Bill, and they've now revived that trio to create the MPZ Listening Party podcast, which workshops sketch ideas in real time as a fun form of conversation. So we try out some of their tricks, such as combining two properties (in this case nominally The Appr…

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PvI#78: We Essence Merge with Tamler Sommers 1:17:59

4M ago1:17:59

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Tamler teaches philosophy at The University of Houston and hosts the Very Bad Wizards podcast. He joins Mark and Bill to talk about personal identity and whether the “self” is necessarily co-extensive with a particular body. Plus: meditation, Daniel Day Improv’s method acting, All of Me vs. Regarding Henry, what does “metaphysics” mean to YOU, drea…

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PvI#77: Fashionation with Sheri Flanders 1:04:00

4M ago1:04:00

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The actor/writer/comedian joins us to talk about the philosophy of fashion, from the ancients to the present: Is clothing a mode of self-expression or something more (or less)? What does retro fashion say about the current state of culture? Should you wear clothes that you have to be sewn into? If you only had one little piece of cloth to wear, whe…

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S3E6: Doing God Math w/ Chris Kimbro 30:25

5M ago30:25

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Our guest today is Pastor Chris Kimbro, lead pastor of King’s River Worship Center and director of Community Bridge. Originally from Kentucky, Chris moved to West Viriginia, where he would become a pastor and start a family. Now Chris and his church have been transforming the lives of people in need in their community. King's River Worship Center w…

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PvI#76: Hello, Larry w/ Lawrence Ware 59:19

5M ago59:19

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The philosopher and entertainment journalist direct from Mark’s Pretty Much Pop podcast joins PvI for an hour of merriment. We talk parenthood, philosophy of race, the RULES of improv (or the singular answer to a philosophy question), old 9th graders, one black Peggy, using racy improv in a classroom setting, and more. Hear more PvI. Support the po…

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S3E5: Creating New Possibilities w/ Jared Arnett 33:54

5M ago33:54

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Our guest is Jared Arnett, Pastor of Teaching and Leadership at New Beginnings Fellowship Church. Jared is a lifelong Appalachian who lives in the region by choice. He has been involved in several initiatives and has rarely had a job that existed prior to him stepping into it. Listen to Jared as he shares his journey as a leader in Appalachia, cons…

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S3E4: Breaking the Cycle w/ Michaela Fisher 26:55

5M ago26:55

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Michaela Fisher grew up in Appalachia, attending camp at CAP's Camp Shawnee, and cultivating a deep commitment to serving others. Now, she helps children and families in need as a mental health counselor with CAP's Family Life Counseling Services. Join us on this special episode as Michaela articulates the stigma surrounding mental health in Appala…

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S3E3 The Mountains Are Calling w/ Lauren McCoart 32:09

5M ago32:09

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On today's episode of The Mountain Spirit, we hear from Lauren McCoart, Director of Prestonsburg Tourism in Prestonsburg, KY. Lauren is a lifelong Appalachian with a desire to expose others to the rich beauty of her region. Learn more about the attractions in Prestonsburg, KY and the larger Appalachian region. Prestonsburg Tourism. Pikeville Touris…

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PvI#75: The Alien Literally Has Two Faces w/ Bran Peacock 1:08:57

6M ago1:08:57

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The Hitchhikers and Appetizers co-host joins Mark and Bill to talk about cultural relativism. We talk about foreign-ness, what parts of ethics seem to apply to all cultures, the Museum of Soup, pushing back tactfully in a scene, and more. In my culture, listening to this episode while in a work meeting is polite. Everything you want to know about t…

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S3E2: Appalachia's Bright Future w/ Elmer Whitaker 31:49

6M ago31:49

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Today's episode of The Mountain Spirit podcast features Elmer Whitaker, President/CEO of Whitaker Bank. Elmer talks with us about his family's legacy and how he is equipping leaders in Appalachia through Leadership Kentucky. Learn more about Leadership Kentucky here.Av The Mountain Spirit

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S3E1: Here to Serve w/ Nicky Stacy 22:00

6M ago22:00

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Today's guest is Nicky Stacy. Nicky works at the Hazel Green Food Project in Hazel Green, KY. The Hazel Green Food Project serves countless participants who come to their facility from the immediate and surrounding counties. Listen to Nicky's stories of hope as she explains why she is here to serve.

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PvI#74: A Psychedelic Embrace with David Peña-Guzmán (Overthink) 1:06:21

7M ago1:06:21

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David is co-host of the excellent Overthink podcast, popular among the young people today, and so we have him monologue to children as an anti (?) drug speaker. How can drugs change us, our sense of self, and the ways we see the world? Can some drugs be considered “natural”? Also, legally defensible drug use at work, and Nancy Reagan the Heel. Foll…

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S2E6: The Art of Storytelling w/ Octavia Sexton 35:49

7M ago35:49

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On this final episode of Season Two, our guest is Octavia Sexton, an Appalachian writer and storyteller. Octavia is an educator and advocate for preserving Appalachian culture, who challenges stereotypes of what it means to be Appalachian. Learn more about Octavia on her website. Also read about Octavia in The Mountain Spirit Magazine.…

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S2E5: The Wonder of Science w/ Chrysta Ghent 24:08

7M ago24:08

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This week's episode of The Mountain Spirit podcast features Chrysta Ghent from the East Kentucky Science Center and Varia Planetarium. Chrysta shares how her love of science propels her to provide science education to people in Appalachia. Join us in discovering the wonder of science taking place at this hidden gem in Eastern Kentucky. Visit the Ea…

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PvI#73: Family Whêtspät w/ Colleen Doyle 1:05:47

7M ago1:05:47

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The co-host of the Those Who Aunt podcast joins Mark and Bill to joke about the family as the fundamental political unit and its special place in ethics. On the flip side, what questions should you ask yourself about your character at the start of a scene? Plus, Jan. 6, Platonic eugenics, transcending physical desire, a story that doesn’t quite get…

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S2E4: The Next Kind Thing w/ Ethan Forhetz 32:36

7M ago32:36

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Our guest this week is Ethan Forhetz, Vice President of Public Engagement with Convey of Hope. Convoy of Hope is a faith-based organization based in Springfield, MO, dedicated to feeding children, helping communities through outreach, and offering disaster relief services. Learn about the impact that Convoy of Hope is having on the world as they st…

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S2E3: Embracing Opportunities w/ April Points 22:01

8M ago22:01

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Today's guest is April Points, a Philanthropy Support Specialist with Christian Appalachian Project. April grew up in Harlan County hearing about the hardships of natural disaster, and jumped at the opportunity to help people in need when floods affected Eastern Kentucky in 2022. Volunteering with her church, April served her Appalachian neighbors …

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PvI#72: Spock Fever w/ Cole Nasrallah and Chris Rathjen 1:09:53

8M ago1:09:53

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It’s another TEAM PLAY episode, with our returning champions, star of improv stages and podcasts Chris and College of Southern Nevada philosophy prof Cole receiving NOT THE INFORMATION THEY EXPECT and gettin’ all rational and such when consoling a friend and wrangling about a math quiz. Luxuriate in the rich characters and philosophy tools! Cole ph…

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S2E2: Building Connections w/ J.D. Bussell 26:07

8M ago26:07

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Today's guest is J.D. Bussell, principal of Rockcastle County High School in Mount Vernon, KY. J.D. was born and raised in Rockcastle County where he would eventually settle down to teach chemistry at Rockcastle County High School. Located in one of our primary service areas, the school partners with CAP to address poverty and food insecurity in th…

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S2E1: A Love for Serving w/ John Oliva 30:59

8M ago30:59

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Season two of The Mountain Spirit begins with John Oliva, a mechanical engineer who also serves as an ambassador for Christian Appalachian Project (CAP). John helps recruit students from around the country to attend our annual WorkFest/YouthFest (an alternative Spring break program). Each Spring, John travels to Appalachia with these students and w…

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PvI#71: The Cranio-Fascism Exchange 1:02:23

8M ago1:02:23

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If people would be uniquely healed by your blood, how much would you charge for it? Would it make a difference if they were wealthy vampires? Bill entices Mark to join a cult. You can watch video for this episode, including all our post-game chatting, all ad-free, just by visiting our Patreon page; you need not subscribe. Hear more PvI. Support the…

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PvI#70: Paramilitary Existentialism w/ Jonny Thomson 56:41

9M ago56:41

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Jonny taught philosophy at Oxford, wrote the international bestseller Mini Philosophy, and now writes for Big Think. We talk Kierkegaard and act out some scenes about scouting and military recruitment. Do we have to live within labels? Does one have to leap to a label, without justification? For much more Kierkegaard, see our series on The Partiall…

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PvI#69: Alternative Religious Practices w/ Katie Caussin 1:13:16

9M ago1:13:16

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Katie is the co-artistic director of Chicago’s IO theater and used to do Comedy Sports improv with Bill. She also took a lot of classes in philosophy and religion, so we talk some about cults, Kierkegaard, tolerance, and more. In our scenes, a family contemplates celebrating Christmas differently this year, and people debate the appropriate gift fo…

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PvI#68: Mark and Bill Oozing at Christmastime 59:42

10M ago59:42

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It’s our office holiday party, where we engage in chit-chat then enter into a few holiday scenes. Is there any philosophy content in this one at all? We do talk a bit about status and authority. Was there any particular improv lesson? We forgot to actually lay out our lessons at the end, and (SPOILER) declined to name a winner. Our Post-Game discus…

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PvI#67: Consent to Improv w/ Sukaina Hirji 1:19:18

11M ago1:19:18

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Sukaina teaches philosophy at U. of Pennsylvania, combining work from ancient Greek, contemporary moral, and feminist philosophy. She lets Mark and Bill know about critiques by feminist philosophers of the idea of consent. We talk a bit about moral agency, teaching dynamics given these kids today, Aristotelian virtue, and testing personality types …

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S1E6: Expanding Territory w/ Pastor Derick Easter 31:55

11M ago31:55

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CAP's Operation Sharing program partners with over 1,300 nonprofit organizations, community-based agencies, churches, and schools across all 13 Appalachian states, as well two Ozark states, Missouri and Arkansas, to collect and deliver donated goods to 1.5 million people. One of the partners is New St. Hurricane Church in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. On t…

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S1E5: Putting Faith in Action w/ Rev. Dwayne Mills 35:24

11M ago35:24

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Join us today for a conversation with Rev. Dwayne Mills. Rev. Mills is the executive director of Appalachia Reach Out (ARO) in Martin County, KY. You heard from Rev. Mills earlier this season on one of our show promotional episodes. That teaser was so well received that we brought him back for a full episode. In this episode, Rev. Mills shares God'…

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S1E4: Remaining Grateful w/ Brenda 26:15

11M ago26:15

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As the world moves forward from tragic events, the people who are victims don't have that same luxury. Meet Brenda. She is a survivor of the July 2022 floods. She lives in Eastern Kentucky with her granddaughter, trying to piece her life back together following a series of tragedies. Brenda's home is the 100th house repaired by CAP after the floods…

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PvI#66: Legacy Mops w/ Kevin Allison 58:07

11M ago58:07

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Kevin is the creator and host of the storytelling podcast RISK! and is the alphabetically foremost member of the MTV-televised, newly reformed, celebrity-infested sketch comedy troupe The State. He tells us he was also the creative director of an improv troupe for a year, but it’s not his primary jam, so we talk about that before launching into a s…

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Bonus #1: The Spirit of Generosity 10:28

11M ago10:28

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Today is Giving Tuesday. On this Global Day of Giving, your gift gets MATCHED up to $75,000, thanks to a generous group of CAP friends. It is because of generous doners that CAP is able to help in times of disaster and make sure homes are safe, warm, and dry. On this week's bonus episode, we revisit a conversation with CAP's Bryan Byrd and Melissa …

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S1E3: Changing the Conversation w/ Mike Halligan 34:39

12M ago34:39

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On this episode of The Mountain Spirit, join us for a conversation with Mike Halligan, CEO of God's Pantry Food Bank. As we enter this holiday season of Thanksgiving and Christmas, where many people will gather with their own loved ones, Mike reminds us how critical food insecurity is in the community and spotlights policies and programs that are m…

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PvI#65: Pop Spice 1:04:14

12M ago1:04:14

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Recorded on 9/11 (a date not known primarily for its improv activities), only now making its way to you, this discussion between Mark and Bill talk child deification, pop philosophy vs. pop improv, foreign accents, and guns in schools in the hands of improvisers. Hear more PvI. Support the podcast! You’ll get all of our post-game discussions and ot…

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S1E2: The Gentle Truth w/ Chris Green 29:06

12M ago29:06

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On this episode of The Mountain Spirit, join us for a conversation with Chris Green, director of the Loyal Jones Appalachian Center at Berea College; Associate Professor of Appalachian Studies; and Chair of the Appalachian Studies Department. Chris shares some history of Appalachia and what people get wrong when they think about the region. He invi…

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S1E1: Faith, Focus, and Follow Through w/ Anita Seals 23:06

12M ago23:06

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On this episode of The Mountain Spirit, join us for a conversation with Anita Seals, vice president of human services with Christian Appalachian Project (CAP). Discover what advice she carries to this day from CAP's founder, and how a childhood experience shaped her 40+ years of service. Join us each week for more stories of faith, service, and com…

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PvI#64: TEAM PLAY GENERALS with Linda Orr and Andrew Lavin 1:11:18

12M ago1:11:18

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Returning freedom fighters Andrew and Linda and join Bill and Mark to talk about philosophical liberalism: Its rationales and varieties. Plus, preschool orientation, and Greek gods creating a new world. Follow Linda @IrisCutter. Her weekly improv show is with the troupe Dumb John. Listen to Andrew’s philosophy podcast, Reductio, which has dwelt fur…

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Teaser #5: Out of the Ashes 7:26

1y ago7:26

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The fire started before Christmas and destroyed the second floor of the Burden family's home. CAP stepped in to help this family of 10 have a safe, warm, and dry home again. Shelia Burden shares about the fire and how it has impacted her family in this week's teaser of The Mountain Spirit. Learn more about how CAP helped this family in need: Watch …

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PvI#63: Virtual Socrates w/ David Chalmers 1:18:17

1y ago1:18:17

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The New York University Prof and author of many influential books including the new Reality+: Virtual Worlds and the Problems of Philosophy joins Mark and Bill to simulate debates about AI, cybersex, actor vs. character, and keeping children safe from reality. We refer to Nick Bostrom’s argument that we’re most likely now in a simulation. In a past…

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Teaser #4: Christ's Love in Action 5:28

1y ago5:28

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Dwayne Mills is executive director of Appalachia Reach Out, a nonprofit dedicated to serving the people of Martin County in the eastern Kentucky mountains. He was recently honored by CAP as a Champion of Appalachia. In this teaser, he shares his passion for Appalachia and his commitment to change the narrative about his hometown. Inez, the county s…

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Teaser #3: Building Hope, Transforming Lives 3:23

1y ago3:23

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In this second teaser, our host Tina Bryson introduces MEI-Total Elevator Solutions, a company based in Minnesota that annually sends groups to serve with Christian Appalachian Project (CAP). MEI has been serving with CAP sends May 2019. Listen to some of their volunteers share what makes serving in Appalachia so special as they build hope and tran…

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PvI#62: Cutting Every Edge w/ Jeremy Richards 1:06:44

1y ago1:06:44

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The author of The Accomplished Creative, a sort of anti-self-help book based around Jeremy’s improv experience and what he learned as a philosophy major, joins Mark and Bill to talk impostor syndrome and benign violations, get real meta about Die Hard scenarios, and have a cheese intervention. Follow @JeremyRichards. Listen to Jeremy’s podcast Thin…

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Teaser #2: Fight Hunger, Feed Hope 3:24

1y ago3:24

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In this second teaser, our host Tina Bryson introduces Christian Appalachian Project's (CAP) Hunger Walk. Learn how CAP fights hunger and feeds hope in Appalachia. Students from Lexington Christian Academy explain how their faith leads them to fight hunger and feed hope in Appalachia. Stay tuned for weekly teasers until the launch of our show in No…

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