Of Peace and Podcasts
Aaron Gourlie reads his young adult novel "Of Peace and Precipitation" chapter by chapter, episode by episode. The first part of each episode he reads a chapter, then he charismatically comments on life's humorous and heartfelt moments that inspired the novel.
Episodes
13 episodes
Of Peace and Podcasts Episode 13
Aaron reads chapter 13 - Jen experiences the highs, lows and idiosyncrasies of school and finds her enjoying youth group more as she continues to bond with Adam and Lindsey.Aaron discusses crazy school hallways, seeing former students an...
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Episode 13
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28:42
Of Peace and Podcasts Episode 12
Aaron reads chapter 12 - Jen reflects on her absent father and the few times she had ever met him. Aaron discusses sad writing, heroic single parents, and how decisions can affect others more than one thinks.
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Episode 12
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27:37
Of Peace and Precipitation Episode 11
Aaron reads chapter 11 - Jen still frustrated from terrible play practice is forced to go to her first youth group meeting.Aaron discusses youth group, the best kind of church people, and importance of community.
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Episode 11
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26:01
Of Peace and Podcasts Episode 10
Aaron reads chapter 10 - Jen's play practice goes awful and is consoled by a stranger.Aaron discusses kids being mean, kindness of some people and the adventures in sequel writing.
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Episode 10
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23:28
Of Peace and Precipitation Episode 9
Aaron reads chapter 9 - Jen fights loneliness and depression but gets encouragement from a friend. Aaron discusses loneliness and depression, and never knowing what other people go through.
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Episode 9
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21:47
Of Peace and Podcast Episode 8
Aaron reads chapter 8 - Jen is annoyed with friends and tries out for the school play and it turns out better than she thought.Aaron discusses theater, friendships, and picturing Geneva High School circa 1999 whenever he writes.
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Episode 8
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20:05
Of Peace and Podcasts Episode 7
Aaron reads chapter 7- meeting the new youth pastor with her over excited mom but not hating it as much as she should have.Aaron discusses students youth ministry, adventures in monochromatic church populations, and the difficulties in b...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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24:00
Of Peace and Precipitation Episode 6
Aaron reads chapter 6- more classroom interactions, bullying on the bus and feeling left out.Aaron discusses students degrading each other, influential teachers, and feeling left out.
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Episode 6
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26:47
Of Peace and Precipitation Episode 5
Aaron reads chapter 5- bored in class and interacting with the hottest guy in school. Aaron then discusses his own interactions with crushes (including his wife), the importance of doing your homework, and the importance of not bein...
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Episode 5
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20:09
Of Peace and Podcasts Episode 4
Aaron reads chapter 4- family, religion, and being bored at church.Aaron discusses church, good intentions, and some of the experiences and names that inspired his the novel.
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Episode 4
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27:35
Of Peace and Podcasts Episode 3
Aaron reads chapter 3 - family drama at the grocery store and hanging with best friends.Aaron discusses money, life and comparisons.
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Episode 3
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23:16