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Running with Backpacks

by Ben Robertson

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

  1. VA Fall Conference Romans 8:18-30 On Suffering

    The Saturday Evening message from Va RUF Fall Conference, on Romans 8. Sadly, we didn't record all of them.

  2. 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?

  3. Acts 2:24-47 RUF: Who We Want To Be

    We introduce Acts a couple of pages into the story for a snapshot of what we hope to become in RUF.

  4. 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.

  5. A Prayer for the First Day of Classes

    From Every Moment Holy by Douglas Kaine McKelvey

  6. Are you ashamed of the Gospel?

    A sermon from last fall.

  7. Why are you weeping?

    Mary outside the empty tomb.

  8. Why Does God Allow Suffering?

    From the Explore God series, for more questions and to dig deeper visit ExploreGod.com

  9. 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...

  10. Loving Our Neighbors thru Stimulus Checks (and more!): Conversation with Fred Liggin of 3eRestoration

    How might we use our stimulus checks to bless our neighbors? 3eRestoration is a ministry in Williamsburg that seeks to love neighbors in need through gracious hospitality. They work to connect local churches and individuals in tangible ways and create deep relational connections.

  11. Expecting Death

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

  12. Who told you that you were naked?

    Another question from God in Genesis 3.

  13. The Worst/Best Thing Ever

    Jesus Christ Crucified

  14. The One When Everyone Lets Jesus Down

    Jesus prays as his disciples sleep.

  15. 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…

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  16. What Nobody Wants to Do

    Jesus, knowing he will be betrayed, serves his disciples.

  17. THE END IS NEAR!!!

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

  18. The Meaning of Life

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

  19. TBH, Jesus Wasn't What We Wanted

    Jesus arrives in unexpected ways in Mark chapter 11.

  20. 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...

  21. 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?

  22. Where Are You?

    The first question God ever asked us.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. Job: Where Were You?

    A sermon in our series, Questions God Asks.

  26. 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…

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  27. Peter McHenry

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

  28. 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.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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.

HOSTED BY

Ben Robertson

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What is Running with Backpacks about?

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...

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Running with Backpacks is created and hosted by Ben Robertson.
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