Geek and nerd culture from a female perspective. Books, TV, film, Comics, gaming, et al.
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From rebellion leaders to scream queens and everything in-between, women have shaped sci-fi and fantasy since its inception. Each week Fangrrls founder & managing editor Cher Martinetti, contributing editor and author Preeti Chhibber, and associate editor Courtney Enlow celebrate the countless badass women in geek culture through funny, witty, and unfiltered deep dives into the nerdverse.
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We are a community of mothers, single women, entrepreneurs, leaders, students, coffee lovers, tea drinkers and artists who all love and follow Jesus Christ. We are fearless in our pursuit of Him, cutting through the lies of culture to find the truth of the gospel. Join us for a time of encouragement and learning. You are welcome here, just as you are.
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Ep 111: The Language Of God with Juana Shaffer
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Have you ever wondered what the very language of God is? Listen as Juana Shaffer and Charity Parenzin(i) discuss the truth of God. It is a powerful discussion full of honesty, hope, revelation, and love. For more content (or to put a face to a voice), check out our YouTube channel!Par Charity Parenzin(i)
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Ep 110: Jesus Never Told Us to Stay Silent (With Mark and Amber Archer of Fearless Features)
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Today's world would like you to believe that Christians are not meant to be involved in any issue deemed political. In fact, they would like you to believe Christ's followers should not have a voice standing against anything immoral either. However, neither of these beliefs in founded on what Christ exampled. And, as followers of Him, we are called…
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Ep 109: The Truth About Submission to God
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Have you ever wondered what submitting to God actually looks like? In a world that seems to constantly be moving the "goal posts" of the standard of following Jesus, it's easy to lose sight of what Christ examples for us and directs us to do. In this episode, you will hear a simple "call to action" for how to truly submit your life to Christ. In ad…
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Episode 108: How to See God in the Middle of Suffering with Darci Steiner
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If you've ever suffered - and I mean really BIG pain - you know the feeling of emotional waves crashing over your soul. Perhaps you've wished to just make it all end. Or cried out to God and wondered where He is. Darci J. Steiner knows suffering. And she also knows God. But, where is God in the MIDDLE of the suffering? Today we talk with Darci abou…
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Ep 107: How to See Your Body as "Worthy" with Amy Connell
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Do you ever treat yourself like you aren't WORTHY of the sacrifice it takes to be healthy? (Not super thin or "a super model"... just, healthy?) Most of us don't if we're honest. In fact, many of us treat our bodies like they are here to carry our head around, or lug kids to soccer, or make dinner. But what if we realize we are meant to treat our b…
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Ep 106: How to Free Yourself From The Fear of Conflict (with Jerry Fu)
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Who doesn't want to end conflicts quickly and as painlessly as possible? Well, with the help of people like Jerry Fu, you can do just that. Jerry Fu is a conflict resolution and leadership coach who is, quite frankly, a needed part of the body of Christ. He is certified in leadership coaching through the International Coaching Federation, Talent Op…
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Ep 105: How to Help Protect Your Kids from Addiction (with Andrea Epting, CPCS)
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Andrea Epting is a practicing, Licensed Professional Counselor and psychotherapist in Savannah, Georgia specializing in process addictions (addictions that are not chemical/drug-based). She is also the host of the Direct Impact Podcast and mother of two teens. Her passion is helping teens and adults overcome many life challenges including addiction…
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After an amazing five years, the time has come for Strong Female Leads to hang up our capes for the forseeable future. A combination of professional and personal changes means that availability to record and edit podcasts has become more or less impossible to maintain going forwards in 2023. We couldn't be more grateful for such a wonderful audienc…
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Ep 104: Finding Hope in the Freakshow of Life with Tess Scott
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You're gonna wanna know Tess Scott. She's funny, smart, experienced and wise. In this interview we talk about the many things she has overcome with God in her life including raising eight boys, overcoming cancer, and marrying the same man twice (!!) From her site: Tess is a wife, a mom of 8 boys and a black sheep turned Jesus Girl. She loves her hu…
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Ep 103: From Depression to Empowerment with Linda Bjork
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If you've ever sinked into a hole of darkness, not wanting to breath another breath, then you understand depression. Or, perhaps you've NEVER understood how anyone can get "so sad". Well, in either case, Linda Bjork has a story of coming out of depression into hope and empowerment you should listen to. In addition, her story is a compassionate warn…
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102: Taking Modern-Day Inspiration from the God-Warrior John the Baptist
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We've all heard of John the Baptist. Many of us see him as an eccentric accent in the story of Jesus and His disciples. But, a large amount of theologians consider John the Baptist as the MOST important figure in the New Testament second only to Jesus. So, why do so many of us sort of skip over his importance? Probably because we (including myself …
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Have you ever wondered what Advent is? Well, if you weren't raised in a more traditional Christian Church environment, you may have no idea. Or you may think it's all about celebrating Christ's birth. (And you'd be half right). Advent is something every follow of Jesus can celebrate with joy! But, you might want to hear exactly what it is all about…
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Episode 100: Are You Resting as the Bible Says to Rest? With Scott LaPierre
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Have you ever wondered what it means to actually rest? The Bible talks a lot about work, but it also tackles the idea of resting. So, what is rest exactly? And why is it so important the Bible actually talks about it? And are we even DOING it right? Today, Scott LaPierre - father of nine (!), author, pastor, writer - talks about what it means to re…
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Ep 99: How to Love Who God Made You While Still Knowing You Need to Grow - with Danielle Bernock
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Get ready to hear a kind voice of wisdom, love, and honesty. Danielle Bernock is an author, coach, and survivor of childhood trauma. In her own words: I’m on a mission to open the eyes of ONE MILLION emotional trauma survivors to their value and belovedness through the power of the love of God. Through my process of healing from childhood trauma an…
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Ep 98: Voddie Baucham: The Real Meaning of the Joseph Story
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If you think you know what the story of Joseph in the Bible is about, you may want to think again. In this episode Charity shares a sermon by Voddie Baucham who delivers a wonderful teaching on the deeper, often overlooked meaning of the Joseph story. But, fair warning... this may change your whole paradigm on what you think of God's promise and ho…
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Ep 97: Interview with Singer-Songwriter Leanna Crawford (!!)
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The amazing Leanna Crawford stops by to talk to us about her life, the Christian Music industry, inspiration, honesty with God, reading through the (entire) Bible, and love. If you don't yet know who Leanna is, get ready to become a fan... seriously. This woman is wonderful, honest, deep, and loves Jesus fiercely. Learn more about here at: http://l…
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SFL S6E16 - New York, New York
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New York, New York! In this episode, Kate and Colleen are reviewing all of the news from New York Comic-Con, which at this point should probably be called New York TV-Con. Marvel! Star Trek! Velma's officially a lesbian now! Plus, it's our book club review of 'The Echo Wife' by Sarah Gailey. What did they think of this twisty sci-fi summer read? An…
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Ep 96: Believing in Boundaries with Stephanie Jordon
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Get ready to have an honest conversation - full of depth and laughter - with Stephanie Jordon. Mother of nine (yes, NINE) kids, author of Believing in Boundaries and A Dose of Reality (2nd edition coming soon), Stephanie is full of wisdom, honesty, and love. You will glean from her experiences and see her heart of love - all of which will make you …
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Ep 95: 50 Shades of Truth with Nikki Thompson
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Do you really want truth? How will your life look afterward? Nikki Thompson is a powerhouse who has lived through a LOT. And she has come out of it all by radically changing her life to follow Jesus. She is an honest breath of fresh air - full of compassion, not gonna leave you in your lies. Get ready to swim in the deep end. Then go check out Nikk…
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SFL S6E15 - Made up Monarchies
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News Debs: Noteworthy Book review: https://gizmodo.com/disney-princess-beyond-the-tiara-author-interview-1849543164 Kate: Archie Comics https://gizmodo.com/archie-betty-cooper-alien-hunter-chilling-adventures-1849539948 Debs: https://www.themarysue.com/brie-larson-asks-if-anyone-wants-her-to-play-captain-marvel-again-and-yes-i-do-very-much Main top…
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Ep 94: Should We Call Other Christians Out?
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Should we call out other Christians on things? Is so, what things? If we are "all sinners" whose to say you can call ANYONE on ANYTHING? Calling other Christians on their errors is hard. And easy to avoid. And, although it should never be taken lightly, it seems that our modern church culture has created a vortex of NEVER calling anyone out on erro…
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Ep 93: How Does and Atheist Become a Christian? (With Wendy Cunningham)
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Have you ever wondered how to talk to an atheist about Christ? Maybe you have friends who resist the idea of God or colleagues who simply don't believe there's anything beyond science. Well, if you've ever wanted to know how to approach hard conversations with a professed atheist or you simply love testimonies of those who come to the Lord in power…
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SFL S6E14 - Back to School
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NewsColleen...this is basically an excuse for us to talk about She-Hulk https://www.themarysue.com/megan-thee-stallion-in-she-hulk/ Kate https://gizmodo.com/marvel-comics-monica-rambeau-photon-miniseries-1849465414 Colleen...https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/furiosa-mad-max-prequel-release-date-cast-story/ Academia in genre entertainment Xavier Acad…
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Ep 92: Bringing Compassion and Truth into Your Health Walk with Jonathan McLernon
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If you've never heard of Jonathan McLernon, after this talk, you may never forget him. The founder of Freedom Nutrition, Jonathan has an amazing story of his journey to health. In a nutshell, he survived an attempted murder (nearly beaten to death in South Africa) as well as losing his life savings in a failed business venture. He then let Christ h…
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Ep 91: The Lie and Truth of Pornography Addiction (and getting free from it!)
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Isaiah Cruz is an NP who deals with those struggling with addiction, including pornography addiction. As a follower of Christ, medical professional, father to four daughters, and faithful husband, he has an honest, straight-forward take on the epidemic of pornography facing the church today and the ways in which we can begin to disentangle ourselve…
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S6 E13 - In the middle of a chain reaction
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Intro Strong Female NeedsColleen: Strange New WorldsKate: NewsColleen: https://gizmodo.com/nichelle-nichols-star-trek-uhura-actor-obituary-1849353418 Kate: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/aug/03/irredeemable-batgirl-movie-unexpectedly-cancelled-despite-being-in-final-stages Colleen: https://screenrant.com/star-wars-andor-show-release-date-del…
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Ep 90: What is ACTUAL Repentance
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It's become hugely "negative" in the church to talk about sin and repentance. But what many Christians don't realize is that repentance holds the key to staying in communion with God. But, what exactly IS repentance? How do you actually know you ARE repentant? And how can you stay free from sin? In this episode, Charity utilized Thomas Watson's wri…
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Ep 89: The Truth of Walking in God's Footsteps (with Margaret Agard)
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Have you ever wondered what it means to really "walk in God's Footsteps"? Or maybe you just want to know what it means to really live everyday in the purpose of God. Today's guest talks about her experience with learning how to do just that. Margaret Agard is an award-winning writer whose latest book ‘In His Footsteps: How I Gave My Todo List to Go…
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Ep 88: The Truth of Attaining a SOUND MIND with Liam Naden
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If you could attain a sound mind, would you? After all, Christ is known as the Prince of Peace... and He taught us just how to walk in peace of mind. In scripture, Jesus teaches about how to use our brains the right way. A way in which we live as the best we can be, without problems or stress. (NOT through positive thinking... through following His…
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SFL S6E12 - Return of the living convention
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Hey there Leaders, New idea. Actual show notes... Strong Female NeedsDebs: English women's football teamColleen: Sea of Tranquility Spoiler Alert News Debs: https://www.themarysue.com/harley-quinn-the-animated-series-season-3/ Colleen: https://variety.com/2022/tv/awards/emmys-nominations-list-2022-1235313788/ Debs: https://gizmodo.com/we-now-know-t…
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Ep 87: The Way We Talk Matters - With Brenden Kumarasamy
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Think about it... how would your life change if you were an exceptional communicator? Could you have better relationships? Would you excel more at work? Would it give your the courage to share the gospel more? Sit back and learn from a communications coach... believe me. It's fantastic stuff. Communication is key to so many things in life. But, we …
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Ep 86: Truth is True for Everyone
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Jesus said He was the way the truth and the light... but, if truth is relative, how do we know what is true? And how can we know what is Christ-centered versus a version of Christianity that isn't actually what Christ taught at all? In this episode we establish truth for what it IS versus what so many say it is. And, Charity shares what she feels s…
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SFL S6E11 - Summer GoodReads
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Hey there Leaders Do you read books? Do you like summer? Do you like lazing in the sun and reading a book either with your eyes, your ears, you fingers? #inclusive Then this show id for you as we have a very special guest to pick out some ace SFL summer reads just for you. Yes you there, the one trying to hide the it's too hot for a bra look.…
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EP 85: The What and How of Protecting Our Kids from Sexual Abuse and Grooming (Part Two) With Dr. Kelly Palfi
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Get ready for part two of our interview with Dr. Kelly Palfi! The Church is joining the battle to protect our kids from abuse and grooming. And women like Dr. Kelly Palfi are in the trenches, helping, teaching, and healing. She is a fantastic resource with first hand knowledge as both a former Canadian law enforcement officer and counselor. Kelly P…
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Ep 84: The What and How of Protecting Kids from Sexual Abuse - Interview with Dr. Kelly Palfi
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The Church is joining the battle to protect our kids from abuse and grooming. And women like Dr. Kelly Palfi are in the trenches, helping, teaching, and healing. She is a fantastic resource with first hand knowledge as both a former Canadian law enforcement officer and counselor. Kelly Palfi is an expert in male sex abuse and how to protect childre…
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Ep 83: We MUST Wake Up and Protect Kids
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Charity shares a sober reality that came by way of a jarring piece of information this week... it all boils down to this: we are called to protect the kids in our lives. It's not "optional". It's a command by God. For more content (or to put a face to a voice), check out our YouTube channel!Par Charity Parenzin(i)
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SFL S06E10 - Summer Previews 2022 - FIXED
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Hey There Leaders, As Western civilisation slowly crumbles around us with war, famine, pestilence and death galloping across the wheat fields of Europe, the seas rise and the skies fall and prices threaten to tarnish our gilded cages, RELAX! We've got the answer to everything, everywhere all at once. Just bury your heads in the sands of popular ent…
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We hear the word spoken in church and by many and NGO or non-profit... "compassion". But what is TRUE compassion? It was demonstrated first by God and His son, Jesus. It isn't what many people think. And it's far more beautiful than most of us realize. It's also something we, as believers, are called to act out. So, how do we know what it is? Throu…
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Ep 82: The Deep Love of Jesus (part two of our interview with Juanita Shaffer)
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Juanita Shaffer is a missionary to the US. In the process of loving people, she has seen the Lord to mighty things. And she has come to realize His love is all we need and our love is all He wants. Sit back, be at peace, and hear the heart of the Father through a woman's life and love of Jesus. For more content (or to put a face to a voice), check …
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SFL S06E08 - Good at being bad
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Hey there leaders, This time we look into those ladies in the pop culture world who are very good who they are good but when they're bad they're so much better... VILLAINS! Every hero needs one and the ladies as, of course, under represented. But those we have always steal the show and not just if they are animated by Disney.…
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Ep 81: The Unconditional Love of Jesus (with Juanita Shaffer)
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I sit and talk with my friend, Juanita Shaffer, about her testimony and the unexplainable, unconditional, love of Jesus. Listen as she tells of a life lived for Him and His love for us. It is a revelation of His deep sacrifice and a reminder of His goodness. For more content (or to put a face to a voice), check out our YouTube channel!…
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Ep 80: Body Parts Need to Stick Together
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We've all been there... someone in church drives you crazy. Or people just don't "get" you in your small group. Maybe you feel one way about a scripture and your friend disagrees... no matter what it is, those we are following Christ are meant to represent Him and be His "body". Sure, we all have different talents, gifts and even perspectives, but,…
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SFL S06E08 - What in the Who
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Hey There Leaders, It's Easter! That holiday that really wants to be the new xmas! But hey! Chocolate right? This time we chat Dr Who, state of the game, the specials, what we can expect coming up and how excited are we are for the return of the Sea Devils. Kate Joins in for a review of our book club choice Piranesi. Enjoy!…
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Ep 79: Purpose over Pleasure
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The world is literally dying for purpose. And, yet, so many in the church seem to not know what they are meant to do - as followers of Christ and/or as individuals created by the God of the Universe. How can we make sure we are living from a God-given-purpose-centric life? And is there anything wrong with just trying to be happy? ******************…
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SFL S06E07 - You Tolkien to Me
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Hey There Leaders The power of the ring is coming to Amazon. We look at the teaser trailer and give some background to the history of Tolkien's wider mythology.Par Strong Female Leads
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SFL S06E06 - Do you like Meta Movies?
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Hey there Leaders, Thanks for your patience as we deal with some technical issues. Here we go finally with a new episode where we look closely at Jennifer's Body and ask ourselves what makes a horror movie 'meta'. Tropes abound. Enjoy.Par Strong Female Leads
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Episode 78: Pursue Holiness
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The word holy can be overwhelming. We know that only God is holy BUT we are called to walk in Christ's footsteps. This can often create one of two approaches: self-reliance (read: rule following on steroids) or self-justification (read: abandon the holiness "ship" altogether and do your own thing). But... where is the place God has called us as fol…
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Ep. 77: What is God's Definition of Justice?
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What is the Biblical definition of Justice - God's justice? As Christians we have to know the answer to this question to fully see what our world is saying today that goes against our Christian worldview, ethic, and faith. Otherwise, we will begin to erode God's truth and elevate humanity's lies. Let's jump into this! Referenced during the podcast …
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SFL S6E05 - Video Games The Next Generation
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Hey There Leaders This week we are going into the fascinating subject of video game hardware... No really please don't switch off it'll be useful at least :D In our special feature we have a little preview of some comic book properties upcoming in 2022... IN COMICS!!Par Strong Female Leads
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Ep 76: "Journey to Your Calling" (Part Two) with Janice Liggins
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Charity Parenzini continues her conversation with Janice Liggins about hearing the voice of God, learning to obey, and allowing Him to shape our desires. Learn to see what God is calling you to do for Him, one day at a time. Get Journey to Your Calling by Janice Liggins: http://journeytoyourcalling.com About Janice: Janice Hatcher Liggins is an aut…
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