Best Jen Amos Podcasts (2023)

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Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth

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152: “It takes a village to pursue and live the path less taken.” Season 7 Trailer with Jen Amos 23:49

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152: “It takes a village to pursue and live the path less taken.” Season 7 Trailer with Jen Amos This episode is also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ridz3ieyDzk Jen Amos proudly announces Season 7 of Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth! The show officially begins on Monday, September 25th, and it will feature individuals associated with t…

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The Empty Barrel 24:36

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Anjali Bhimani (Overwatch, Stray Gods) stars in this Moroccan Jewish tale about a woman who doesn’t view chores as a barrel of fun, until they lead to a boatload of adventure!By WBUR

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153: "Put on your freaking shoes and walk." Keyani Washington's Journey From Hairstylist to Skin & Hair Wellness 1:05:08

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153: "Put on your freaking shoes and walk." Keyani Washington's Journey From Hairstylist to Skin & Hair Wellness Is it possible to turn your adversities into stepping stones to success? Jen Amos delves into Keyani Washington's inspiring journey as the CEO and Founder of CHAT Skin & Hair Co. and Chapter Lead with The Rosie Network. Keyani began her …

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52 Weeks in the Word

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Week 39: The Book of Jonah with Isaac Adams 10:26

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The book of Jonah is jam packed with action. We see Jonah actively run away from God’s command, being thrown overboard, getting swallowed by a giant fish, and then stepping into obedience and doing what God asked…sort of. What can we learn from this short piece of Biblical truth? Tune in to this week’s episode of 52 Weeks in the Word and hear a con…

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The Clock Bird 18:25

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Byron Mann (The Modelizer) plays a preening, boastful bird in this Latin American story about learning there's no "I" in team.By WBUR

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Week 38: The Book of Amos with Jarvis Williams 12:24

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To prepare us for next week’s reading in Amos, we asked Jarvis Williams to join us on the show. Amos is a small but mighty minor prophetic book and documents Amos’ passion and outspokenness for God’s righteousness. Jarvis J. Williams is associate professor of New Testament interpretation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a preaching …

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The Bright Side 28:45

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Broadway star Liana Hunt (Back to the Future) headlines this tale with Polish and Hispanic roots about seeing the bright side, even when things get dark.By WBUR

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Week 37: The Minor Prophets with Dr. Charlie Dyer 10:34

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Did you know that there are different kinds of books in the Bible? There is narrative literature, wisdom literature, the Law, and prophetic literature (among other genres). Today we are going to focus on the prophetic - specifically, the minor prophets. There are 12 minor prophetic books in the Bible. How can we read these books? What context do we…

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Encore: The Star Fruit Tree 21:21

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Oscar nominee Stephanie Hsu (Everything Everywhere All At Once, The Monkey King) headlines this magical Vietnamese tale about the sweet rewards generosity and contentment can bring.By WBUR

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Week 36: Life and Transitions with Hunter Beless 11:28

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Transitions can be both exciting and hard. Can scripture and God’s work can ground us and guide us during this times? How? Today we are joined by Hunter Beless for a conversation on how the scriptures can provide consistency, rhythm, and comfort in ever-changing times. Hunter Beless is the founder and executive director of the Journeywomen Podcast.…

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Big news from Rebecca Sheir… plus an exclusive Circle Round story! 5:52

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Announcing an exciting new way for you to Circle Round with us, support public radio and get some really cool stuff — welcome to the Circle Round Club! Also check out the preview of one of our bonus bedtime stories: a tale we call “The Lighthouse of the Pampas,” from the South American country of Uruguay.…

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The Elephant in the Room 20:24

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Recorded live at Tanglewood with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a star-studded cast, this Chinese courtroom drama explores truth, justice, and the elephant way.By WBUR

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Week 35: Ezekiel with Erica Wiggenhorn 13:28

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There is a lot of depth in this week’s reading. From Lamentations to Ezekiel, we are exposed to themes of grief, exile, and the prophetic. How do we engage with these parts of the scriptures? Join us on this week’s episode of 52 Weeks in the Word for a conversation with Erica Wiggenhorn. Erica Wiggenhorn is the founder of Every Life Ministries, bri…

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The Bitter Truth 25:37

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Recorded live at Tanglewood with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a star-studded cast, this West African tale shows why dishonesty is definitely not the best policy!By WBUR

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Week 34: The Rest of Lamentations with Jen Oshman 9:31

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What does it mean to lament? What does it have to do with the Bible? And how does it relate to rest? Join us for this week’s episode of 52 Weeks in the Word with our special guest, Jen Oshman for a conversation all about the book of Lamentations. Jen Oshman is a wife and mom to four daughters and has served as a missionary for almost two decades on…

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All Tied Up 25:45

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Recorded live at Tanglewood with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and a star-studded cast, this tale from Borneo features a tiny trickster who untangles a problem by tying it up in knots!By WBUR

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Week 33: Making Time to Study the Bible with Jennifer Lucy Tyler 13:47

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One of the amazing attributes of our God is that He lives outside of time. It is one of the profound reasons why he is worthy of our worship! We as humans, however, only have 24 hours in the day! How do we actually create time to study the Bible? Why is it worth it? Join Trillia Newbell and Jennifer Lucy Tyler for a conversation all about making ti…

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A Biscuit, A Basket 25:40

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Saara Chaudry (The Muppets Mayhem, Holly Hobby) stars in this tale from India and beyond about good deeds, bad intentions, and biscuits. Lots of biscuits.By WBUR

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Week 32: Family Devotion Time with Melissa Kruger 10:47

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We talk a lot in this podcast about personal Bible study - but what about those of us with kids? How can we engage them in the word as a family? How can we study the scriptures together? In this episode, we are joined by Melissa Kruger for a conversation all about family devotional time - what it is, how to create time for it, and what it can look …

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The Blizzard Wizard 21:29

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Vivien Lyra Blair (Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Boogeyman) headlines this story from the indigenous peoples of Sibera about a supernatural spirit with a very cold shoulder.By WBUR

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The Spouse Benefit Plan by US VetWealth

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010: "There's only a benefit when there's a survivor." Season Finale of The Spouse Benefit Plan with Jen Amos and Scott R. Tucker 23:15

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010: "There's only a benefit when there's a survivor." Season Finale of The Spouse Benefit Plan with Jen Amos and Scott R. Tucker Jen Amos returns for the overdue season finale of The Spouse Benefit Plan by US VetWealth podcast! This show started around two years ago as a spin-off of Holding Down the Fort by US VetWealth podcast to help military sp…

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151: "Leaving the show does not mean that I'm leaving the community." Saying Goodbye to Jenny Lynne Stroup 32:07

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151: "Leaving the show does not mean that I'm leaving the community." Saying Goodbye to Jenny Lynne Stroup Jen Amos and Jenny Lynne officially record for their final time as co-hosts. They open up the bittersweet discussion with icebreaker questions that give insight into their social media presence, career challenges, and their favorite fast food …

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52 Weeks in the Word

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Week 31: The Book of Jeremiah with Elizabeth Woodson 10:31

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Elizabeth Woodson is BACK for another episode of 52 Weeks in the Word, this time, to discuss the book of Jeremiah. Jeremiah is a LONG book so we are going to discuss three questions in today’s episode: how can we keep reading? Why should we keep reading? And what should we learn about Jeremiah when reading this book? Elizabeth Woodson is a Bible te…

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Encore: The Great Ball Game 20:20

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In this Native American and First Nations tale, William Jackson Harper (The Good Place, Love Life) portrays a tiny creature who teaches the other animals and birds to appreciate what it means to be different.By WBUR

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Week 30: The Book of Isaiah with Natalie Abbott 12:43

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Isaiah was one of the 5 major prophets in the Old Testament. He was often called the “messianic prophet” - giving tangible pointers to Jesus’ coming. Isaiah is packed full of warnings, historical context, and prophecies of the coming age. We could do a whole podcast on Isaiah! Today, we are joined by Natalie Abbott for some basic building blocks on…

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Encore: A Taste of Honey 21:14

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Hannah Simone (New Girl; Mira, Royal Detective) stars alongside her real-life father Naren Simone in a South Asian tale about the power of self-reliance.By WBUR

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Week 29: Teaching Young Kids the Bible with Hunter Beless 10:45

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The Bible is a BIG book! We all know this. It is full of wisdom and drama and disappointment and victory and violence and desire and tells the greatest story ever told! So how do we teach our young kids the Bible? How do we instill in them a love for the scriptures? Join us for a conversation with Hunter Beless to find out! Hunter Beless is the fou…

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Encore: The Unwelcome Guest 18:28

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Richard Kind (Inside Out, American Dad!) stars in this Middle Eastern folktale about a clever man who teaches his village a thing or two about the dangers of judging a book by its cover.By WBUR

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Week 28: The Creativity of God with Blair Linne 8:41

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The very first words that we read in scripture are, In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. And as we dive further into the creation story we come to realize just how creative God is! The creativity of God doesn’t stop with Genesis, however. This quality of God weaves itself throughout the entirety of the Biblical narrative. Join ho…

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Encore: The Lion’s Whisker 14:30

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Miles Brown and Marsai Martin (Black-ish) co-star with NPR veteran Ofeiba Quist-Arcton in this Ethiopian story about courage, collaboration, patience, and sibling love.By WBUR

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Week 27: Wisdom from the Proverbs with Karen Ellis 10:43

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Did you know that “proverb” is not a Biblically exclusive term? There are all sorts of proverbs from many different cultures, religions, and people groups. T There are Irish proverbs, Buddhist proverbs, and proverbs from just about every spoken language. The book of Proverbs in the Bible, however, is God breathed and God inspired - making its wisdo…

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Buried Treasure - live at KCRW 24:41

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Recorded live at KCRW in Santa Monica, CA, this story with international roots shows how having a soft spot for hard work can pay off -- big time!By WBUR

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Week 26: Psalm 139 with Chris Brooks 12:43

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If you believe that God is love, then you know full well that God loves you. Praise the Lord for His love! But…do you believe that God knows you? That he fully knows you and fully loves you? That He knit you together in your mother's womb? Join us today for a conversation with Chris Brooks all about Psalm 139 and God’s deep knowledge of us. Chris B…

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Two Moons - live at KCRW 24:49

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Recorded live at KCRW in Santa Monica, CA, this story from Thailand, Laos, and Malaysia gives a whole new meaning to "promising the moon"!By WBUR

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Week 25: Psalm 119 with Kristie Anyabwile 15:26

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Psalm 119 is a lengthy meditation on a love for God’s precepts. How do we apply this Psalm to our life today as lovers and doers of the Word? Join Trillia Newbell and Kristie Anyabwile for a discussion on this chapter of scripture - what it is, why it matters, and how we can apply it today. Kristie Anyabwile is a pastor’s wife and the mother of Afi…

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The Bird of a Different Feather - live at Round House Theatre 22:08

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Recorded live at Round House Theatre in Bethesda, MD, this African tale explains how the guinea fowl got its distinctively speckled feathers.By WBUR

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Week 24: Psalm 67 with Isaac Adams 10:52

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Have you ever heard an old hymn that contains the words, the Lord make His face shine upon you? This theme of the Lord’s face shining upon His people is seen as a theme throughout all of scripture - including Psalm 67. Join us for this episode for a discussion of this Psalm with Isaac Adams. Isaac Adams serves as lead pastor at Iron City Church in …

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The Pot of Gold - live at Round House Theatre 29:14

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Recorded live at Round House Theatre in Bethesda, MD, this tale from the Jewish tradition shows how misplacing our trust can put us in a sticky situation!By WBUR

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Week 23: The Psalms and Psalm 46 with Courtney Reissig 11:02

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The book of Psalms is a collection of poems, lyrics, and musical musings from various Old Testament authors. What can we learn from these Psalms? In this episode, we focus in on Psalm 46 with Courtney Resissig - focusing on God as our refuge, fortress, and strength. Courtney Reissig is the author of Glory in the Ordinary: Why Your Work in the Home …

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Once Upon a Flame - feat. William Mapother 27:50

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Willam Mapother (Lost, On Sacred Ground) headlines this Romanian tale about a story-less man who hopes his tale will end happily ever after!By WBUR

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Week 22: Long Suffering with Lauren Chandler 12:24

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We’ve all experienced momentary hurt, pain and trial - but what about long suffering? The kind of suffering marked by consistent grief, struggle, and tears? In this episode, we are joined by Lauren Chandler for a conversation all about this kind of suffering - what it is and how we can see it in the book of Job. Lauren Chandler is a wife, mother of…

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Earning Peanuts - feat. Pablo Castelblanco & Meredith Holzman 21:43

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Pablo Castelblanco (Alaska Daily, Ganymede) and Meredith Holzman (Alaska Daily, Inventing Anna) headline a story with Burmese and Indian roots about a humble peddler, a magic squirrel, and a golden opportunity.By WBUR

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Week 21: Does the Book of Job Bring Comfort? with Nancy Guthrie 11:47

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If you’ve ever read the book of Job, you know that it is a story of loss, grief, bad advice, and crying out to God. Can there be comfort in this story for believers? Can their be encouragement in the sorrow? Join us this week for another conversation with Nancy Guthrie as we dive into the book of Job together. Nancy Guthrie teaches the Bible at her…

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The Fairy Fort - feat. Taylor Richardson & Alison Wright 21:50

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Taylor Richardson (The Gilded Age) and Alison Wright (The Americans, Snowpiercer) co-star in this Irish tale about mischievous fairies and the power of music.By WBUR

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Week 20: Devotional of Encouragement with Trillia Newbell 12:14

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Are you in need of some encouragement? If you’ve been on this Bible reading journey with us, you may be excited to spend some time with Trillia, solo, for a conversation on staying the course. In this episode, Trillia provides encouragement and wisdom, from the heart, for those who are reading along. This week's reading: 2 Chronicles 32 - Nehemiah …

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The First Customer - feat. Stephanie Panisello 25:25

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Stephanie Panisello (What If...?, Ba Da Bean) stars in a Filipino tale about the sweet role kindness can play in achieving your dreams.By WBUR

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Week 19: Spiritual Disciplines with Dr. Bill Thrasher 8:46

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Prayer, scripture reading, silence, solitude, and fasting are all examples of spiritual disciplines. What are the spiritual disciplines for? Is there value in exercising these disciplines, even in modern times? Tune in to this week’s episode of the 52 Weeks in the Word podcast with Trillia Newbell and Bill Thrasher to find out! Dr. Bill Thrasher ha…

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