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Beyond The Walls
by Ben James
My name is Ben James, husband, father, pastor, lifelong resident of Appalachia and someone who has a large part of my heritage framed inside the walls of coal mines.I invite you to journey with me as I explore the past, the present & the future of the coal mining and culture in Appalachia.This is Beyond the Walls.
Episodes
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The IDES of March
For the uninitiated, on the Ides of March - or the 15th - one of the most momentous events in the history of the Classical world occurred: the assassination of Julius Caesar. This was an event of unfathomable significance. It led to the birth of the Roman Empire, and shaped the world as we know…
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Mother Shipton's Cave
Legend has it that within a cave in Knaresborough, Yorkshire, emerged one of England's most renowned mystical women. The site of her birth, currently identified as Mother Shipton's Cave, remains a popular location associated with tale of witches and prophecy. Inspired by, and full detail credit...
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45: An Interesting Number For Me
One of my more open, and vulnerable episodes. Just talking through some moments and numbers that have floated around my mind for the past 30+ years. Hope that this helps someone to know, in a greater way, the words recorded in 1 Peter 5:6-7
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Accolades, Attention & Acknowledgement
Those things we all enjoy in our lives... even if we shouldn't.
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Difficult Times
Like a photo negative in a dark room, sometimes the most trying times in our lives serve to develop us into what God has designed us.
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Identity In Christ
Galatians 2:20
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Gratitude
How different do you think our days would be if we set aside moments to be thankful. And not just a cursory, quick, half-hearted, "thank ya!" But, to truly recognize, and be grateful for what God has done for us, is doing, and will continue to do in the future.
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William Patrick - Science Based Gains
William Patrick, owner of Science Based Gains LLC joins Beyond the Walls for a conversation with Ben about an evidenced based approach to fitness and nutrition... if you are interested in maximizing your time in the gym and the principles behind research backed exercise, this is the episode for...
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Abi Vanorny - BeBetter Wellness LLC
Abi Vanorny, owner of BeBetter Wellness LLC joins Beyond the Walls for a conversation with Ben about nutrition and overall wellness... ever wondered how the food we eat impacts our overall health??? If so, this is the episode for you. You can find Abi on Instagram @lyfstyl_abiv and on her website...
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Will Stevens - Goose Bridle Coffee Roasters
Will Steven joins Beyond the Walls for a conversation with Ben on coffee... need we say anything more? If you are interested in a fresh, quality cup of coffee each and every time, check out all the products they have to offer at www.goosebridlecoffee.com Check us out on Facebook, Twitter &...
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Josh Holyfield PD Interview
Josh Holyfield joins Beyond the Walls for a conversation with Ben on exercise, mental, physical and lifestyle well being. Check out ALL that Josh offers at www.joshholyfield.com Check us out on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram by searching for "Beyond The Walls.' This episode is brought to you, in...
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The Iron Curtain
After two once in a lifetime kind of wars that changed the landscape of the world in the span of 30 years, it was not just the soldiers that wanted the fighting to stop. Outlooks, beliefs, practices, faith, loyalty, and security, just to name a few of the things that had been changed as a result…
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Technological Advancements
The what, why, when are all questions that can be debated about the beginning of the Cold War. In this episode we take a look at what, we believe, to be one of the critical launching points of this "not hot, but warm" conflict as we consider what might be the first arms race of this era. In this...
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When One Man Saved The World
At the height of the Cuban Missile Crisis, Soviet submarine commander Vasili Arkhipov had the power to decide whether or not World War III would begin. With the United States and the Soviet Union on the brink of nuclear war, the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis was one of the tensest moments in modern...
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The Manhattan Project
Early in 1939, the world's scientific community discovered that German physicists had learned the secrets of splitting a uranium atom. Fears soon spread over the possibility of Nazi scientists utilizing that energy to produce a bomb capable of unspeakable destruction. Scientists ALBERT EINSTEIN,...
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The History of Halloween - Part 3
Nowadays, browsing the aisles of candy corn and plastic bats, it’s hard to imagine that Halloween was ever an article of controversy. But the history of Halloween in America was surprisingly contentious. It took a long time to become established as a mainstream holiday and was resisted, perhaps…
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The History of Halloween - Part 2 "Samhain"
Samhain being the feast of fire, has also held a place in some minds as the feast of the dead as well. With some holding that it is seen as incorporating the cult of Donn (Lord of the Dead we referenced in Part 1) into its celebrations but whether this is accurate, or how they did so remains...
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The History of Halloween - Part 1
As millions of children and adults participate in the fun of Halloween on the night of October 31st, few will be aware of its ancient Celtic roots in the Samhain festival. In Celtic Ireland about 2,000 years ago, Samhain was the division of the year between the lighter half (summer) and the…
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Reformers: John Huss (Part 2)
The Letters of Hus have long been recognised by the best judges as one of the world’s spiritual treasures. The discovery of Hus, if we may so express it, forms more than once a landmark in the spiritual development of Luther. ‘When I was a tyro at Erfurt,’ we read, ‘I found in the library of the...
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The Voynich Manuscript - Part 2
Written in Central Europe at the end of the 15th or during the 16th century, the origin, language, and date of the Voynich Manuscript—named after the Polish-American antiquarian bookseller, Wilfrid M. Voynich, who acquired it in 1912—are still being debated as vigorously as its puzzling drawings...
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Pastor Beau Adams Interview
We are joined by Pastor Beau Adams of Community Bible Church in the Atlanta, GA area. Beau has authored two books which you can find on the links below... Stones of Gratitude & Seven Stupid Things If you are near the Atlanta, GA area, we at BTW highly recommend you connect with the folks of...
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The Voynich Manuscript - History & Origin
Naked women in pools of green liquid, strange looking plants, and text written in an unknown alphabet; they can all be found on the delicate parchment pages of a mysterious manuscript from the 15th century. And nobody knows what any of it means. Frayed, browned and in fragile condition, the…
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The Voynich Manuscript Preview
Whether code breaker or spiritualist or amateur historian, the Voynich speculators are linked by their common interest in the past, in this quasi-occult mystery, and the insoluble problems of authenticity. It has been said that it is “for a mysterious but learned reference to past mysteries that...
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Taylor Scott Interview (Ballgames to Boardrooms)
Taylor Scott has brilliantly packaged a way forward for Millennials and leaders of Millennials to not only coexist in Corporate America, but to also transform menial jobs into meaningful work. If you loved playing sports as a kid or even as an adult, but find yourself stuck in a career hamster...
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Mo Isom Interview
Mo Isom is the New York Times bestselling author of Wreck My Life. She maintains a thriving, nationwide speaking ministry and facilitates a faith-centered blog (moisom.com) that has garnered millions of views to date. Isom is a former All-American goalkeeper for the Louisiana State University...
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Reformers: John Huss (Part 1)
John Huss (also known as Jan Hus) was born about 1369-1372 in Husinec ("Goose Town"), Bohemia, which town gave him his surname (Hus means "Goose"). In 1394, Anne of Bohemia, the wife of King Richard II of England returned to Prague after her husband's death. She and her attendants had been...
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Episode 21: Ark of the Covenant (Part 3)
First part in a two episode look at the "popular culture" theories as to the location/destination of the Ark. In this episode we discuss Egypt and are quickly on our way to discussing multiple places it could be... until, we run into the Knights Templar and Oak Island and we completely derail! We...
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Episode 20: Ark of the Covenant (Part 2) Biblical Mysteries
Communication Device: Some firmly believe that the Ark of the Covenant was a device for communicating with peoples unknown, although to the Israelites on their exodus, it was a means to communicate with God. While these theories are speculative at best, they are reasonably well–thought out, based...
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Episode 19: Ark of the Covenant (Part 1) - Biblical Mysteries
The greatest and most sought after treasure of all time is what we are tackling in this episode of beyond the walls... Join us as we take a Biblical look at the Ark of the Covenant as well as theories as to it disappearance from searching the scripture.
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Episode 16: Faith Versus Spotlight
In this episode we are interviewing Laura Jones regarding how her faith both aided her, and has been challenged, since she has been introduced to a greater amount of influence, critique & spotlight in her journey as Miss Kentucky competing for Miss America. Show notes can be found on our website:...
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Episode 15: Faith Versus Loss
We are privileged to be joined by writer, speaker & author Tammy Nischan on this episode. Tammy talks to us about her journey, and how her faith met an adversary in the form of loss.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
My name is Ben James, husband, father, pastor, lifelong resident of Appalachia and someone who has a large part of my heritage framed inside the walls of coal mines.I invite you to journey with me as I explore the past, the present & the future of the coal mining and culture in Appalachia.This is Beyond the Walls.
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