सर्वश्रेष्ठ MFA पॉडकास्टस (2025)

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Tyler R. Moore — University of Illinois 45:50

3d ago45:50

45:50

Poets are known for considering form in their writing, but form is also critical in prose. In fact, for Tyler R. Moore, form tells us the most about the story. “It’s the structure, scaffolding, bones, and architecture.” In this episode, Tyler tells Jared about approaching each story with a different structure, including his recent piece told exclus…

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Numbers 10-12 :: Marching Orders & Messy Attitudes 42:07

2d ago42:07

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In Numbers 10-12, Israel finally breaks camp after almost a year at Mount Sinai. The cloud lifts, the trumpets sound, and they’re off—God’s presence leading every step. But even with the pillar of cloud by day and fire by night, doubts creep in, and complaints get loud. Sound familiar? Here’s what we’re unpacking in this episode: God’s Divine GPS: …

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BONUS :: What If You Saw Holy Week Up Close? A Conversation with Tammy Munson 36:52

7d ago36:52

36:52

Get ready to step back in time! In this special Holy Week episode of Open Our Bible Together, I sat down with Tammy Munson, host of Christian Podcasting Secrets, for a powerful conversation about witnessing the events of Holy Week and Easter as if we were there. We dive into: The celebration and tension of Palm Sunday (Matthew 21:1-11) The emotiona…

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Numbers 7-9 :: From Offerings to Obedience: Walking With God in the Wilderness 43:30

16d ago43:30

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Hey there OOBTers! Today, we’re diving into Numbers 7-9, and these chapters are jam-packed! We’ll start with a long (and I mean long) list of offerings in chapter 7 — each tribe brings their gifts for the dedication of the tabernacle. It might feel repetitive, but there’s something beautiful about the equal participation of all God's people. Then, …

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Siloh Radovsky — UC San Diego Rerelease 57:43

17d ago57:43

57:43

Siloh Radovsky sits down with Jared to talk about her path from anarchistic activism to experimental writing, the blurry line between fiction and nonfiction, and the joys and pains of teaching in an R1 institution. Siloh Radovsky is a prose writer invested in the overlap between narrative and criticism. A recent graduate of the cross-genre MFA prog…

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Numbers 4-6 :: Instructions for God's Moving Company 49:09

30d ago49:09

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Ever wonder why the Bible includes so many detailed instructions? In today’s episode, God gives the Israelites specific jobs for carrying the Tabernacle, rules for staying pure, and a beautiful blessing over His people. At first glance, it might seem like a lot of rules—but when we dig in, we see something deeper. These chapters show us God’s holin…

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Ray Wise — Rutgers University–Camden 47:40

1M ago47:40

47:40

What happens when a tech startup employee starts taking online writing classes? They end up in an MFA program, of course. In this episode, Ray Wise sits down with Jared to talk about finding writing in their 20s and the lessons they bring from the tech world to their creative work. Plus, they discuss Rutgers-Camden’s multi-genre emphasis, weekend w…

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Pilot Episode- The Mission: Access to Care 37:38

1M ago37:38

37:38

The Bridge Podcast: A podcast on how leaders use data to make decisions in the military community. For over a decade, Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) research—coupled with our data-informed, collaborative, and agile programmatic response—has shaped the military family agenda and strengthened the ecosystem for those who serve and the familie…

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Numbers 1-3 :: Don't Judge a Book by Its Title 49:19

1M ago49:19

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At first glance, Numbers might not sound like the most exciting book—but don’t let the title fool you. These opening chapters are about way more than a census. They tell the story of a people in transition, our God who calls each person by name, and a journey through the wilderness with Him at the center. In this episode, we’ll unpack how God was p…

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Oli Peters — University of Notre Dame 44:31

1M ago44:31

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Integrating elegy, ekphrasis, and dance notation, Oli Peters’s thesis project is a multilingual, multi-genre exploration in translation and lyric poetry. In this episode, she shares how her program encourages creative experimentation, even when she submits work that feels “absolutely unpublishable, verging on unreadable.” Plus, she discusses her co…

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Leviticus 24-27 :: God’s Holiness, Rescue Plan & His Walking Among Us 42:14

2M ago42:14

42:14

We did it OOBTers! We’ve made it to the last chapters of Leviticus! Let’s be honest: Leviticus is the book where most Bible reading plans go to die… but not us! We stuck it out, and these final chapters (24-27) are packed with powerful reminders of God’s holiness, His rescue plan, and His desire to walk among us. So good. In this episode, we’re bre…

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Emily St. Martin — UC Riverside, Palm Desert Low-Residency Rerelease 44:38

2M ago44:38

44:38

Can you find a close community in a low-res program? Emily St. Martin, having met her best friends in her MFA, says absolutely yes. She joins Jared to talk about how her program has helped her craft her memoir-in-progress, the fear and reward of vulnerability in creative nonfiction, and how writing lets us acknowledge and redefine our pasts. Emily …

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Leviticus 20 – 23 :: Set Apart - Discovering God's Heart in Living Holy + Holiness 43:41

2M ago43:41

43:41

Hey friends! In this episode of Open Our Bibles Together with MFahring, we’re diving into Leviticus chapters 20 through 23, and trust me, this isn’t just a list of rules—it’s an invitation to understand God’s heart and what it means to live a life set apart. Leviticus 20 may seem intense with its focus on consequences, but it’s really about the ser…

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Derek Chan — Cornell University Rerelease 47:47

2M ago47:47

47:47

How does our excavation of ancestral history shape our understanding of ourselves and how can writing guide us through this process? On this episode, Derek Chan discusses the role of family stories in his poetry and life, the magic of bewilderment in art, and the dissonance between our external language and our internal being. Plus, as a first-gene…

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Leviticus 16-19 :: The Day of Atonement + God Commands Holiness 44:58

3M ago44:58

44:58

Hey, OOBTers! In today’s episode, we’re diving into the thick of Leviticus, and my oh my, is it ever packed with so much goodness for us to discover? We’ll start with the Day of Atonement, a day so central to Israel’s worship. Spoiler alert: It points us straight to Jesus and His ultimate sacrifice for us on the cross. Seriously, the connections to…

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Matt Homrich-Knieling — Western Connecticut State University 40:35

3M ago40:35

40:35

Speculative memoir allows Matt Homrich-Knieling to lean into the subjective nature of memory and explore his experience with separation anxiety. Plus, he and Jared discuss how Matt created a specific list of experiences he wanted from an MFA, which allowed him to narrow his MFA application list to just three programs. They also talk about how the W…

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Leviticus 12-15 :: Understanding Clean + Unclean + Holiness 54:42

3M ago54:42

54:42

Hello and welcome back to the book of Leviticus, my OOBTers! Today OOBT is coming off the Advent season as well as a VERY long surgery recovery break. First off, before we go any further, I just want to say a heartfelt THANK YOU for your patience with me in the process. I’m sooo glad to be back here with all of you as we pick up where we left off b…

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Meghan Perry — Debut Author Series — Water Finds a Way 45:01

3M ago45:01

45:01

15 years after her MFA, and 4 years after scrapping a book that just wasn’t working, Meghan Perry’s debut novel WATER FINDS A WAY is receiving strong positive reviews, including a coveted Kirkus star. She joins Jared to talk about the realities of post-grad writing, going “scorched earth” on revision, and the process of turning short stories into a…

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Rerelease: Jamie Li — Vermont College of Fine Arts 42:46

4M ago42:46

42:46

The pod team is traveling this week, so we invite you to travel back to a great episode from our previous season. We’ll be back with new episodes in the New Year — how fitting! Wishing you all a beautiful close to 2024. Drawing from her decade-long career in Silicon Valley, Jamie Li tells Jared about writing tech satire that struck her MFA colleagu…

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485: Lesson 10 – Embrace the Journey 14:07

4M ago14:07

14:07

Welcome to DIY MFA Radio, where I do a deep dive into the writing life as well as the craft and business of writing. Today’s episode ends our series: Ten Lessons from Ten Years of Podcasting. This is Lesson 10 – Embrace the Journey. Have you gotten the DIY MFA Starter Kit yet? This is a two week email series full of worksheets to help you DIY your …

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Rerelease: Krista Diamond — University of Nevada, Las Vegas 56:18

4M ago56:18

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It’s winter break! Strap on your snowshoes, brew a hot chocolate, and escape to the heat of the Vegas desert with one of our favorite episodes from last season. Wishing you all rest, writing inspiration, and early-decision acceptances. This week, an MFA with an international focus! Krista Diamond sits down with Jared to talk about UNLV’s required (…

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484: Lesson 9 – Take Baby Steps 9:57

5M ago9:57

9:57

Welcome to DIY MFA Radio, where I do a deep dive into the writing life as well as the craft and business of writing. Today’s episode continues our series: Ten Lessons from Ten Years of Podcasting. This is Lesson 9 – Take Baby Steps. Have you gotten the DIY MFA Starter Kit yet? This is a two week email series full of worksheets to help you DIY your …

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Wilson M. Sims — Florida Atlantic University 57:39

5M ago57:39

57:39

In this instant classic episode, Wilson M. Sims and Jared talk about the step-by-step process of getting an agent, what they do (or know they shouldn’t do) when a story isn’t working, how MFA programs are like basketball drills, and approaching craft discussions in ways that are more flexible and time-varying than declarative and concrete. Plus, Wi…

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483: Lesson 8 – Track the Money 15:22

5M ago15:22

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Welcome to DIY MFA Radio, where I do a deep dive into the writing life as well as the craft and business of writing. Today’s episode continues our series: Ten Lessons from Ten Years of Podcasting. This is Lesson 8 – Track the Money Have you gotten the DIY MFA Starter Kit yet? This is a two week email series full of worksheets to help you DIY your M…

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Mackenzie McGee — University of Kansas 45:44

5M ago45:44

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In this episode, PhD Candidate Mackenzie McGee talks about her process when writing speculative fiction, including how she decides on topics and themes, how her process changes when writing flash versus her novel, and how writers are able to explore politically dangerous topics by leaning into speculative elements. She then tells Jared about her de…

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482: Lesson 7 – Practice, Practice, Practice 10:44

6M ago10:44

10:44

Welcome to DIY MFA Radio, where I do a deep dive into the writing life as well as the craft and business of writing. Today’s episode continues our series: Ten Lessons from Ten Years of Podcasting. This is Lesson 482 – Practice, Practice, Practice Have you gotten the DIY MFA Starter Kit yet? This is a two week email series full of worksheets to help…

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Rone Shavers — Application Series — MFA vs. PhD 47:10

6M ago47:10

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Rone Shavers joins Jared for our annual application episode to discuss the differences between MFA and PhD applications and programs. Rone and Jared talk about how to choose the right program, put together the best application, and get the most out of your time in a program. Before that, they discuss Rone’s “funky” novel Silverfish and how getting …

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481: Lesson 6 – Balance is Fallacy 10:24

6M ago10:24

10:24

Welcome to DIY MFA Radio, where I do a deep dive into the writing life as well as the craft and business of writing. Today’s episode continues our series: Ten Lessons from Ten Years of Podcasting. This is Lesson #6 – Balance is Fallacy. Have you gotten the DIY MFA Starter Kit yet? This is a two week email series full of worksheets to help you DIY y…

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Rerelease: Jess Silfa — Application Series — MFA Draft 1:19:44

6M ago1:19:44

1:19:44

The leaves are turning, the pumpkin spice lattes are brewing, and that means the MFA applicants are revising and re-revising their personal statements. To celebrate the arrival of fall, we’re bringing you last season’s (super informative) application episode. Stay tuned for a new episode in your feed soon. Happy MFA Application Season to all who ce…

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480: Lesson 5 – Choose Abundance Over Scarcity 12:17

7M ago12:17

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Welcome to DIY MFA Radio, where I do a deep dive into the writing life as well as the craft and business of writing. Today’s episode continues our series: Ten Lessons from Ten Years of Podcasting. This is Lesson 5 – Choose Abundance Over Scarcity Have you gotten the DIY MFA Starter Kit yet? This is a two week email series full of worksheets to help…

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Carlee Jensen — Johns Hopkins Writing Seminars 49:59

7M ago49:59

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Carlee Jensen reflects on how the American West and constructions of personal mythology shaped her writing, and how coming out “late” taught her that life has no single narrative. She also tells Jared why she avoided MFA application resources before submitting her materials, how the MFA helped her refocus on writing as an art, not just a profession…

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479: Lesson 4 – Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable 11:37

7M ago11:37

11:37

Welcome to DIY MFA Radio, where I do a deep dive into the writing life as well as the craft and business of writing. Today’s episode continues our series: Ten Lessons from Ten Years of Podcasting. This is Lesson 4 – Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable Have you gotten the DIY MFA Starter Kit yet? This is a two week email series full of workshee…

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Jonny Teklit — University of Wisconsin–Madison 42:49

7M ago42:49

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On this episode, Jonny Teklit sits down with Jared to talk about crafting odes to small, granular subjects, sharing his personal productivity tips and the common writing advice that doesn’t work for him. Plus, Jonny discusses the pros and cons of UW-Madison’s rotating genre admissions policy and reflects on how Lynda Barry’s comics class changed hi…

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478: Lesson 3 – Embrace the Power of Iteration 9:34

8M ago9:34

9:34

Welcome to DIY MFA Radio, where I do a deep dive into the writing life as well as the craft and business of writing. Today’s episode continues our series: Ten Lessons from Ten Years of Podcasting. This is Lesson 3 – Embrace the Power of Iteration Have you gotten the DIY MFA Starter Kit yet? This is a two week email series full of worksheets to help…

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Emma Allmann — University of Alabama 56:56

8M ago56:56

56:56

It’s not quite Halloween, but on this episode, Emma Allman talks to Jared about the utility of defamiliarization, surrealism, uncanniness, and body horror in ecofiction (spooky!). Plus, she discusses how working in marketing pre-MFA helped her understand professionalism and realism in academia, life in Tuscaloosa as it aligns with and diverges from…

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Leviticus 8 – 11 :: Priestly Duties & God's Presence in the Fire 55:04

8M ago55:04

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Welcome back to the book of Leviticus, my OOBTers! Today, we're diving into the ordination of the priests and how Jesus is Our Great High Priest. How He is right beside us. Never far off. Never distant as the priests of the Old Testament were from the Israelites. I just love that, don’t you? So beautiful. Together we'll see how Moses follows God's …

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477: Lesson 2 – Act “As If” 11:01

8M ago11:01

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Welcome to DIY MFA Radio, where I do a deep dive into the writing life as well as the craft and business of writing. Today’s episode continues our series: Ten Lessons from Ten Years of Podcasting. This is Lesson 2 – Act “As If” Have you gotten the DIY MFA Starter Kit yet? This is a two week email series full of worksheets to help you DIY your MFA, …

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Rerelease: Simon Graham — University of Washington 45:38

8M ago45:38

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As the pod team settles into the fall semester, we’re excited to celebrate the recent accomplishment of one of our past guests. Simon Graham was awarded an AWP Intro Journals Prize for their story “Blair,” forthcoming in Puerto del Sol. Enjoy our conversation with Simon from Season 3. How do you write about the climate crisis without becoming didac…

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Leviticus 5-7 :: The Holiness & Presence of Our God + Those Offerings 54:31

8M ago54:31

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Welcome back to the Open Our Bibles Together podcast! As promised at the end of our last episode, back to school equals back to the podcast after a much-needed summer break. It is honestly mind-blowing to consider all of the changes happening in our home and lives this Fall which makes me SUPER GRATEFUL I had the opportunity to slow down and soak i…

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476: Lesson 1 – Jump First, Build After 16:35

8M ago16:35

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Welcome to DIY MFA Radio, where I do a deep dive into the writing life as well as the craft and business of writing. Today’s episode kicks off our series: Ten Lessons from Ten Years of Podcasting. This is Lesson 1 – Jump First, Build After. Have you gotten the DIY MFA Starter Kit yet? This is a two week email series full of worksheets to help you D…

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