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Talkingbird

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Your destination for talks given at events hosted by Mockingbird (www.mbird.com), both present and past. Subjects run the gamut from religion and theology to psychology and literature to pop culture and relationships and everything in between. Humor and grace abound.

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Delivered at Christ Episcopal Church in Charlottesville, VA on 10/26/2025 as part of their Mbird 101 adult education series.

A talk from the 2013 Mbird NYC Conference "Good News That Never Gets Old". Property of Mockingbird Ministries, all rights reserved (www.mbird.com).

A talk given at a 20s & 30s Event at the Cathedral Church of the Advent in Birmingham, AL on October 2. For more, see PZ's book Peace in the Last Third of Life.

A talk from the Mbird NYC Conference "10 Years of Grace". 2017. Property of Mockingbird Ministries, all rights reserved (www.mbird.com).

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 89 ratings
  • Out of touch

    Out of time

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    mammal_
    United States3 months ago
  • 7/16 Dev. 4 Predisposition

    John Zahl, this made me cry, good tears. Thank you. Thank God for Talkingbird, all of MBird

    and the many of you who share your gifts of grace and peace with us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Helpseeker_
    United States4 months ago
  • Deepest thanks

    As Episcopal priest Sarah Condon writes, Mbird Ministries has helped me remain a person of faith.

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    5
    Helpseeker_
    United States7 months ago
  • What a force!

    Paul Walker, Dave Zahl, Sarah Condon, Aaron Zimmerman, RJ, Marilu—many other brilliant theologians. Thank you Mbird in your many forms. Would that I had known ye longer! You’ve yanked me out of the cistern. So love this and your other podcasts.

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    Helpseeker_
    United States10 months ago
  • Sarah’s Talk

    Thank God for Sarah’s talk. I know grief changes people. I have experienced it myself and I’m so very sorry that Sarah has had to go through the loss and grief that she has gone through. I know though that God has used this experience she went through to teach us all about His love and mercy. I thank her for being willing to share her experiences and to remind us of God’s eternal care.

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    Pammiesioux
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging blend of humor and serious topics, often highlighting personal experiences shared during discussions.
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Relief. Period. Full Stop. — Preaching Panel
Q: How does the period at the end of the theme relate to preaching?
The period signifies that we don't have to do anymore as preaching provides relief in Jesus.
Relief. Period. Full Stop. — Preaching Panel
Q: What is compelling preaching for you?
Compelling preaching is about a believer clearly speaking the gospel and making promises that only Jesus can fulfill.
Where’s the Promised Joy? Luther and a Theology of Disappointment — David Clay
Q: Did Luther pull a lot of this inspiration from the Paul II Corinthians, Thorn in My Side concept?
In my reading about it, he does mention that passage. But honestly, like the passage that he mentions the most... is the Joseph narrative from Genesis.
Where’s the Promised Joy? Luther and a Theology of Disappointment — David Clay
Q: Can you tease out the difference for us between what you're describing in Luther and the cliché we often hear that God won't give you more than you can handle?
That statement being like that God creates these disappointments in order for you to trust in God more... It's not what Luther's talking about.
Where’s the Promised Joy? Luther and a Theology of Disappointment — David Clay
Q: What can you expect is something that I say a lot about my hometown St. Louis Cardinals, especially in the last three years?
This usually, as you know, is a rhetorical question, and it's asked out of exasperation. When your favorite baseball team finds new and exciting ways to lose games...

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