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Running with Backpacks

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Running with Backpacks is a podcast by RUF at William & Mary about life at W&M. We interview faculty, students, staff, and members of the community about life at this lovely place and discuss the beauties and the stresses we experience and share our stories together. We'll also include some of the talks, sermons, and Q&A from RUF Large Group.
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Episodes

Acts 1:1-11 Jesus, Etc.

The opening of the book of Acts, the continuation of the Gospel of Luke. Jesus leaves, much to the disciples' dismay. Why?

Oct 11, 202225 min

Doubt and Faith

One of you texted the question, “How do I know God is there, that he exists?” We were only able to address it briefly on Zoom but promised to post a past sermon that wrestles with the question a bit more. Here it is, from Genesis 15.

Sep 23, 202046 min

Could your Stimulus Rebate Help Others?

3 minutes with Fred Liggin of 3eRestoration on how those who haven't been impacted financially could give some of their Federal Stimulus Rebate to help those most affected by the quarantine. To learn more listen to the full interview (previous episode of the Podcast) and to give visit www.3eRestoration.org and click Invest.

Apr 17, 20203 min

Expecting Death

The frightening discovery of an empty tomb. Thanks to Mac Meador for the new song which dropped on Bandcamp TODAY (Easter 2020).

Apr 12, 202034 min

Academic Thriving in Quarantine: A Conversation with Adam Barger

Adam Barger is the Associate Director for Academic Innovation at William & Mary, specializing in exploring and operationalizing new or different approaches to teaching and learning across the university. He equips faculty and campus partners with appropriate pedagogical and technological resources for their teaching and research goals. In other words, to perfect person to listen to right now if you're interested in Academic Excellence in a difficult time of forced online learning.

Apr 08, 202039 min

THE END IS NEAR!!!

Jesus predicts the destruction of the Temple and a whole lot more.

Apr 07, 202028 min

The Meaning of Life

A sermon from Mark 12 as we walk together through the strangest Holy Week of our lives.

Apr 06, 202032 min

CovidEconomics: An Interview with Peter McHenry

Peter McHenry is the Tang Associate Professor of Economics at the College of William & Mary. His specialty is Labor Economics and has published research on Health, Urban, and Education and their relation to economics and public policy. He's also a dear friend and a great guy. Hope you benefit as much as I did in hearing his thoughts on the relationship between economics, the pandemic, and love for neighbor.

Apr 04, 202045 min

Q&A from Where are you?

What about the Holy Spirit? What about on-going shame? How do we share our true selves with each other wisely and safely?

Apr 03, 20206 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Where Are You?

The first question God ever asked us.

Apr 01, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Anxious

Here's a sermon preached at Grace Covenant about a year ago, hope you find it helpful during an anxious time for us all.

Mar 19, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Job Q&A (apologies for audio quality)

The questions and responses on Job. Audio quality is pretty bad on this one but the questions were awesome, so here you go.

Mar 16, 20208 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Job: Where Were You?

A sermon in our series, Questions God Asks.

Mar 16, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Chris Tucker on Philosophy, Ambition, Hard Questions, and Coffee

Chris received his BA from Emory University in 2003 and his PhD from Purdue University in 2008. He edited Seemings and Justification: New Essays on Dogmatism and Phenomenal Conservatism (OUP 2013) and has published articles in Philosophical Review , Philosophical Perspectives , Philosophical Studies , Australasian Journal of Philosophy , Pacific Philosophical Quarterly , and Religious Studies , among other venues. Before coming to W&M, he was a lecturer at the University of Auckland. Chris i...

Jan 15, 202038 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Peter McHenry

Peter McHenry talks economics, idols, insecurities, and more.

Oct 15, 201936 minSeason 1Ep. 1

What's in a name?

Running with Backpacks is a podcast by RUF at William & Mary where we interview members of the community, faculty, staff, and students about life at W&M. We'll look at the sources of beauty and stress and hear the stories of the people who make W&M what it is.

Sep 24, 20195 min
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