Yesterday I wrote that I had discovered podcasts and enjoying several different ones as I take my walks. Here I want to share two of my favorites.
This American Life (www.thisamericanlife.org)
from Chicago Public Radio
Each week this podcast showcases 1-4 (usually 2-3) separate stories, all with a common theme.
I thoroughly enjoy these stories. They're human interest stories told in first person, and I find them fascinating. I'm a believer that the more I know about others and the rest of the world, the more I learn about myself, God's place in my life, and how I might minister to others. These stories gives me a glimpse into other people's live.
I should mention that I have come across a couple of episodes that I didn't care for and some have some mild language issues.
My favorite episodes: Going Big, Settling the Score, Life After Death
Speaking of Faith (www.speakingoffaith.org)
from American Public Media
Speaking of Faith is public radio's conversation about belief, meaning, ethics and ideas. Each week, Krista Tippett asks writers, thinkers and theologians to discuss how religion shapes our lives.
This podcast has more of an informational tone than a storytelling one as is This American Life. But I find it just as fascinating, if not more. I have learned so much through these podcasts and they have given me reason to reflect on what I believe and why. They stimulate my thoughts and actions.
Speaking of Faith also has a great website where they offer episode synopsis', blogs, discussion guides, full interviews, and other resources. I can spend hours on this one website.
My favorite episodes: The Origin and Impact of Pentecostalism, The Spirituality of Parenting, Rick and Kay Warren at Saddleback, The Faith Life of the Party - The Right, The Faith Life of the Party - The Left
Those last two podcasts, The Faith Life of the Party - Left and Right were so good and very enlightening. I recommend that everyone listen to this as we enter into such an important election.
You can listen to or download these podcasts through itunes or directly through their websites. If you have any questions on how to do that, feel free to email me. I have listened to some other podcasts, mostly sermons by different pastors/ministers. If I find one, or more, that I feel as strongly about as the two I've mentioned here, I will post about them, too.
If you listen to podcasts and have a favorite, I'd love to hear about it. And if you start listening to the ones I've mentioned here, let me know what you think.
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Friday, October 10, 2008
Thursday, October 9, 2008
headphones on
I've made a discovery that I'm just lovin'. Maybe you've heard of it. It's called a podcast. If you don't know what a podcast is, Wikipedia defines it as:
A podcast is a series of audio or video digital-media files which is distributed over the Internet by syndicated download, through Web feeds, to portable media players and personal computers. Though the same content may also be made available by direct download or streaming, a podcast is distinguished from other digital-media formats by its ability to be syndicated, subscribed to, and downloaded automatically when new content is added.
Don used to listen to several, all having to do with youth ministry. So when he gave me a new little Ipod shuffle and I wanted to get back into walking, I sat down at my computer and started my research on what other podcasts were out there. There are a lot.
I've been taking hour long walks during the past few weeks and that hour flies by because I've got my headphones on and am listening to some amazing stuff. I actually look forward to taking a walk and I have the podcasts I listen to to thank for that.
What if you don't have an Ipod, you ask? [I heard someone ask that] You can actually listen to podcasts directly through your computer. If a person or organization creates a podcast, they almost always put it on Itunes. You can download Itunes onto your computer even if you don't have an Ipod or plan to purchase anything. Itunes and all podcasts are free. Once you have Itunes downloaded to your computer, which is a fast and easy process, you can pick your podcast through the Itunes store (it's located in the store, but it is free) and listen to it right there on your computer.
Of course, if you have an Ipod or MP3 player, you can then download the podcast to it and enjoy listening away from your computer - like taking long walks. And there are so many podcasts to choose from. There's something out there for everybody. Tomorrow I will share my two favorites and why I love them so much.
A podcast is a series of audio or video digital-media files which is distributed over the Internet by syndicated download, through Web feeds, to portable media players and personal computers. Though the same content may also be made available by direct download or streaming, a podcast is distinguished from other digital-media formats by its ability to be syndicated, subscribed to, and downloaded automatically when new content is added.
Don used to listen to several, all having to do with youth ministry. So when he gave me a new little Ipod shuffle and I wanted to get back into walking, I sat down at my computer and started my research on what other podcasts were out there. There are a lot.
I've been taking hour long walks during the past few weeks and that hour flies by because I've got my headphones on and am listening to some amazing stuff. I actually look forward to taking a walk and I have the podcasts I listen to to thank for that.
What if you don't have an Ipod, you ask? [I heard someone ask that] You can actually listen to podcasts directly through your computer. If a person or organization creates a podcast, they almost always put it on Itunes. You can download Itunes onto your computer even if you don't have an Ipod or plan to purchase anything. Itunes and all podcasts are free. Once you have Itunes downloaded to your computer, which is a fast and easy process, you can pick your podcast through the Itunes store (it's located in the store, but it is free) and listen to it right there on your computer.
Of course, if you have an Ipod or MP3 player, you can then download the podcast to it and enjoy listening away from your computer - like taking long walks. And there are so many podcasts to choose from. There's something out there for everybody. Tomorrow I will share my two favorites and why I love them so much.
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