Every soldier has a story. Some, they try to forget. Others, they can’t stop thinking about – stories that no one else would believe happened. Something that terrified them. Something they cannot explain. From Ballen Studios, and hosted by Marine Corp Reconnaissance veteran, Luke Lamana, this is Wartime Stories. A weekly podcast that is a mix of horror, mystery, and awe inspiring tales. Where the strange, dark & mysterious meets the battlefield and beyond. New episodes every Monday. Share yo ...
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From battlefield to bomb shelter, from home front to hospital, from volunteer rosters to victims’ lists—women experience war in distinctive, gendered ways. These are their stories. These are their voices. Voices of Women at Wartime is an Israeli podcast that examines how women affect war and how war affects women. These are the unique perspectives and testimonies of women in their own words—a candid conversation that is sometimes hopeful, sometimes heartbreaking, and always essential as Isra ...
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The COVID-19 epidemic has brought upon us all the moral challenges associated with living in a state of constant conflict. We have to choose how we're going to respond to this global threat day by day, and David Robertson and Stephen McAlpine from Third Space are here to help you think through the implications of the messages we're hearing, and how God would have us live in these challenging times.
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An explorer stumbles too close, risking a face-to-face encounter with the dangerous Yeti.
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An Indian Army expedition discovers massive footprints in the snow.
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Military bases harbor dark secrets as personnel face chilling paranormal activity tied to past tragedies.
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An American soldier in Vietnam encounters a 2000 year old ghost.
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A soldier's ghostly brother leads him to safety.
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Military personnel encounter shape-shifting creatures in the American wilderness.
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Herman Lamm - A Soldier Turned Bank Robber
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A dishonorably discharged German soldier uses his military skills to pull off major bank heists in America.
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Submariners report ghostly encounters in the depths of the ocean.
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Night time patrols turn terrifying as a soldier encounters an inexplicable beast at Fort Campbell.
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Long after its end, ghosts of WWI continue to appear.
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A forgotten Mexican war chest.
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In the dense jungle of the Solomon Islands, in 1942, Japanese troops fear there may be something even more dangerous than the Allied forces.
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Supernatural tales of dark forces and inexplicable nightmares blur the line of reality.
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In 1986, during an operation in Honduras, a soldier has a terrifying encounter with a creature from local lore.
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Terrifying experiences from three former service members in Afghanistan.
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In the jungles of Vietnam, American soldiers are encountered by unearthly creatures lurking in the shadows.
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While on a routine training exercise, time stands still for three young Royal Navy cadets.
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Choctaw warriors seek revenge for a series of murders, but find a killer unlike anything they'd ever seen.
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In the southern Philippines, Scout Rangers battle to keep the jungle from stealing the body of their fallen comrade.
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Amidst the rugged terrain of the Mountain Warfare Training Center, Marines come face to face with strange figures lurking in the shadows.
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(22) Modern Women’s Midrashim in the Wake of October 7 (Part 2)
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In this episode we continue to study modern midrashim written by women in the wake of October 7 with Tamar Biala, editor of the "Dirshuni" series. Tamar Biala has been collecting and editing modern women’s midrashim for over 20 years and published them as part of the “Dirshuni” series, with two volumes in Hebrew and one in English. The first Hebrew…
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From Ballen Studios, and hosted by Marine Corp Reconnaissance veteran, Luke Lamana, this is Wartime Stories. A weekly podcast that is a mix of horror, mystery, and awe inspiring tales. Where the strange, dark & mysterious meets the battlefield and beyond. New episodes every Monday.
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(21) Modern Women’s Midrashim in the Wake of October 7 (Part 1)
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Tamar Biala has been collecting and editing modern women’s midrashim for over 20 years and published them as part of the “Dirshuni” series, with two volumes in Hebrew and one in English. The first Hebrew volume was co-edited with Nehama Weingarten-Mintz. Since October 7, Biala has received many texts relating to the Hamas attack and its aftermath. …
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Thousands of Lone Soldiers come from all over the world to serve in the Israeli army. What caused these brave youngsters to leave everything and come to Israel? Where do they live? Who does their laundry when they get out for weekends? How do they pay rent? Arlene Abrams is a mother of a lone soldier, Efraim. She talks about her son’s experience in…
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(19) The Challenge of Human Rights after October 7th
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Anne Rethmann, a PhD fellow from Berlin studying at Hebrew University, explains how the notion of “dignity” entered into the discourse on human rights, and describes the gap between individual human rights and collective human rights. Anne also tells us about her personal experience on October 7, and how various countries, particularly Germany, res…
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(18) The Community of Nigun Halev: Israeli Judaism in Emek Jezreel
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Nigun Halev is a center for Jewish life, ritual, social action, and culture. Rabbi Liora Ezrachi-Vered, Rabbi of Nigun Halev and board member of Tag Meir, talks about their work with Jewish and Arab evacuees of the Galil. https://www.facebook.com/nigunhalev Support and amplify women's voices by contributing to the making of this podcast: Donate now…
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Esther Markus, a social worker and therapist, manager of clinic resilience center of Sdot Negev, and member of Kibbutz Alumim talks to us about her experience on Oct. 7th and the work she has been doing since. The personal tragic story of her husband’s death is part of the bigger story of the horrific attack of Hamas. Support and amplify women's vo…
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(16) Bearing Witness: The National Library’s Archive of October 7
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Hana Cooper, a digital selections collector for the National Library of Israel, collects online materials related to October 7 and the ensuing war for the massive ”Bearing Witness” project. While the library has always collected material on historical events, this is the first time it became actively involved from the start. We learn from Hana the …
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(15) The Gaza War, Women, and Jewish Law
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Dr. Susan Weiss, founder and director of the Center for Women’s Justice, interviews podcast host and to'enet rabbanit Rivkah Lubitch about how Jewish law might affect women in the aftermath of the Gaza war. Susan and Rivkah talk about women who might not be able to get divorced (agunot); women who might need their brother-in-law’s permission to rem…
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(14) The Impact of the War on Sexual Harassment
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Shana Aaronson is the director of Magen, an organization that services and advocates for victims of sexual abuse in the Orthodox and ultra Orthodox Jewish communities. She speaks about the impact of the Gaza War on her work. She explains how the war has had a triggering affect on women who have experienced sexual abuse in the past; and she describe…
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(13) The Feminist Act of Archiving Women’s Testimony
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How do we preserve women’s stories, especially those of sexual violence? Dr. Sarai Aharoni delves into the historical, ethical and feminist questions she navigates while archiving women’s testimonies. Support and amplify women's voices by contributing to the making of this podcast: Donate now to the Center for Women’s Justice.…
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(12) Arab Women in Israel after October 7th
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Celia Jawabreh, a feminist social activist and educator in the Arab-Israeli community, has a very painful and candid conversation with us. She tells what it is like to grow up as a woman in a patriarchal religious society, and especially how Arab women (and men) are faring since the 7th of October. We learn what it is like to be identified in publi…
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(11) How Community Rescued and Revived a Kibbutz
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Leader of the Religious Kibbutz Movement Sarah Evron describes the miraculous story of how Kibbutz Sa’ad was spared on October 7th, the challenges of evacuation, and how the community has rallied together in inspiring ways. Support and amplify women's voices by contributing to the making of this podcast: Donate now to the Center for Women’s Justice…
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(10) How Do We Help Kids Cope with Wartime Trauma?
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Embedded trauma specialist Lisa Fliegel recounts working with children survivors of October 7th. Drawing on her experiences in three disparate high conflict zones—Israel, Northern Ireland and inner city Boston—Lisa shares insightful and effective ways of responding to children processing trauma. Read about Lisa’s experiences with children survivors…
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(9) War is No Laughing Matter. Or Is It?
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Why is humor the quintessential Jewish coping mechanism—even during war? Bazy Rubin talks about making funny videos of her struggles as a reservist wife and mom on the home front, and why they resonate with so many right now. Check out Bazy’s funny videos on Facebook and Instagram. Support and amplify women's voices by contributing to the making of…
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(8) Who Pays the Price of Looser Gun Laws?
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Since the start of the war, Israel has drastically loosened and expedited the process for citizens to obtain gun permits. But at what cost? Social worker Tamar Schwartz of Women’s Spirit shares how war affects women victims of domestic violence and warns of the deadly consequences of guns falling into the wrong hands. Support and amplify women's vo…
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(7) A Volunteer Forensic Pathologist is Called to Action
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What compels a volunteer forensic pathologist to travel all the way from New Zealand to Israel? Dr. Judy Melinek speaks about the crucial role of science in bearing witness to the Hamas attacks on October 7th. Read Dr. Melinek’s firsthand account here. Support and amplify women's voices by contributing to the making of this podcast: Donate now to t…
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(6) Does Feminism have an Antisemitism Problem?
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Why do international feminists, who champion human rights and social justice for minorities, seem to have a blind spot when it comes to antisemitism? Feminist icon Dr. Phyllis Chesler shares her experiences confronting antisemitism over decades in feminist activism and academia. Read Dr. Chesler’s article on the silence of feminists regarding Hamas…
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While the home front supports the military, who supports the home front? Yael Yechieli shares how an innovative volunteer database facilitates critical support for the women and families back home. Learn more about the volunteer database, Anchor for the Reserve Families, and the 50-50 Partnership for Equity. Support and amplify women's voices by co…
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(4) Terrorists at the Door: 20 Hours in Hiding with my Children
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Atar Maor recounts a harrowing 20 hours spent hiding in the closet with her two young children as terrorists hunted them down in Kibbutz Be’eri on October 7th. As she answers their innocent questions and makes split-second decisions to save their lives, she wonders: can she preserve their faith in humanity? Support and amplify women's voices by con…
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(3) When Home is Not Safe: Evacuating My Family
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As a girl growing up in Northern Israel in the 80s, Rina Levanon evacuated her home many times. Now, she must contend with wartime evacuation yet again—but this time, as a mother of three. Rina shares her experiences navigating memories of personal trauma, unexpected parenting challenges and anchoring herself in routine while her life has turned up…
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(2) Women's Bodies, Violence and the U.N.'s Silence
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Sexual violence in wartime has a specific history, intent and effect. Understanding what is so different about gender-based war crimes is important, especially as we push for the international community to recognize and do something about it. We are joined by Dr. Cochav Elkayam Levy, an Israeli expert in international law, human rights and gender, …
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(1) When Massacre is Personal: A Mother's Loss on October 7th
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Our lives changed on October 7th in unimaginable ways. Hannah Wacholder Katsman joins us to grapple with a mother’s worst nightmare: learning of the murder of her son, Hayim Katsman, by Hamas terrorists at his home in Kibbutz Holit. Hannah’s colorful recounting of Hayim’s full and spirited life contrasts starkly with the brutal way in which it was …
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(000) Introducing Voices of Women at Wartime
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From battlefield to bomb shelter, from home front to hospital, from volunteer rosters to victims’ lists - women experience war in distinctive, gendered ways. These are their stories. These are their voices. Voices of Women at Wartime is an Israeli podcast that examines how women affect war and how war affects women. These are the unique perspective…
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COVID-19 has taught us many lessons about the imperative to evangelise, but also how important it is to adapt our methods to the circumstances of the day. In the final episode of Life In Wartime, David Robertson and Stephen McAlpine discuss what it is to be an evangelist, and what form that evangelism can most helpfully take in a time of world cris…
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We have been talking about Life in Wartime. But what is this war we're involved in? The war against Covid? The War against racism? Are we social justice warriors? Should we be focussed on the culture wars? Or actual wars? Why would we in the Church use this language of war, and what does it mean for us?…
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David Robertson and Steve McAlpine look at the shape of political discourse during global crises, beginning with Winston Churchill's encouragement to the British people during World War II. Do we discover in it a unity based on our shared need to get through the crisis? And will it evaporate as soon as the crisis passes? Most importantly, can Chris…
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David Robertson and Stephen McAlpine take a leap from U2's Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For and discuss the basis for lasting unity in a world troubled by division. Then it's time to take out the graphs and discover how communities traditional deal with crisis, and the importance of unity for addressing any threat. But where will lasting un…
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David Robertson and Stephen McAlpine discuss The Blessing, the social phenomena that began in the northern hemisphere and has now found its way to Australia. They then push on to ask what it is we're hoping to gain from music as Christians and can there be such a thing as Godly secular music?Por Third Space
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Education in Wartime: The Cottage Industry
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The national lock-down abruptly introduced millions of parents to the short-comings of online learning. But it also produced some interesting observations as to what advantages could be gained from home-schooling. Stephen McAlpine and David Robertson question the advantages of a public school education system as they wade into the world of teaching…
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