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God"s Favorites: A History Podcast

Melissa Ratliff

Throughout history, it has always seemed like God has favorites...or at least those who thought they were.

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78:04

A conversation with Parks Stephenson

God"s Favorites: A History Podcast ·

2025/11/01

Parks Stephenson is a well known and beloved mariner and explorer. While he is predominantly known for his work regarding the Titanic, he has a diverse range of expertise from the USS Johnston, Britannic, the USS Kidd and...Amelia Earhart? Please consider helping Parks' great work to preserve the USS Kidd. You can help by supporting his efforts by booking a tour, making a donation or purchasing merchandise. TOUR: https://www.usskidd.com/Donations:

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21:31

Josephine Baker Part 5: J'ai deux amours...

God"s Favorites: A History Podcast ·

2025/10/21

Josephine's ties to France remain strong but she will face her history and try to help pave the way for a bright tomorrow in America by joining the civil rights movement. Two worlds. Two loves.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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43:36

Stories from the HMHS Britannic: A conversation with...

God"s Favorites: A History Podcast ·

2025/09/29

Join us for a special conversation with Katy and Richie Kohler, two divers who helped coordinate efforts to raise artifacts from Titanic's little sister, the HMHS Britannic. Check out Richie's book: The Mystery of the Last Olympian★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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21:34

Josephine Baker Part 4: A war at home

God"s Favorites: A History Podcast ·

2025/09/14

As the allies push the Nazis back, Josephine Baker reconnects with her American roots and suddenly finds a new cause to put her energy into.... Civil Rights.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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26:40

Josephine Baker Part 3: Spy Games

God"s Favorites: A History Podcast ·

2025/06/08

Welcome to our 50th episode of God's Favorites. Josephine and Jacques are bouncing around avoiding suspicion...which is hard to do when you are someone who adores attention as much as Josephine. But the pipelines are closing and the Germans are getting too close. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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27:15

Josephine Baker Part 2: 'The Josephine Effect'

God"s Favorites: A History Podcast ·

2025/04/01

When a French Intelligence Agent decides to take a risk on Josephine Baker, he initially gets laughed at. But the French are in for a huge surprise when they realize that Ms. Baker is even more spectacular than they could have hoped for. This episode is just the beginning of her spy work.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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28:38

Josephine Baker Part I: Singer. Dancer. Player. Spy

God"s Favorites: A History Podcast ·

2025/02/14

A beautiful young woman from the streets of St. Louis decides to see how fall the talents she has will take her. That answer? Across the world. Meet one of the biggest bad@$$ women from history, Ms. Josephine Baker.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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5:19

Teaser Trailer: Josephine Baker

God"s Favorites: A History Podcast ·

2025/01/12

God's Favorites returns Feb. 14, 2025 with this bad@$$ lady's story.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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34:08

God's Favorites: A special interview with Simon Medhurst

God"s Favorites: A History Podcast ·

2024/08/27

Simon Medhurst always loved the story of the Titanic. But when he got older, he found out his connection was stronger than he even realized.This episode is brought to you by RMS Titanic Inc! Sign up using Member Code Melissa for a discount on member-exclusive content for the 2024 Expedition. Visit Member.DiscoverTitanic.comTo see some of the photos Simon is talking about, click here: To learn more about Simon's book, click here. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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25:43

Napoleon Part VIII: The Hundred Days

God"s Favorites: A History Podcast ·

2024/07/29

We finally made it! Napoleon is like a bad rash for the coalition, he keeps popping right back up. It's also a time of great loss in his life. It took 7 coalitions to take him out...but 8 episodes to cover his life. Stay tuned for special announcements at the end of the show including our next podcast subject.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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24:50

Napoleon Part VII: Ere I was....

God"s Favorites: A History Podcast ·

2024/06/19

There is so much going on in one episode. It's the end of the road for Napoleon and Josephine as he looks for a working womb. And our favorite Bromance between Napoleon and Alex I of Russia is also about go up in flames...quite literally. TW for attempted suicide.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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25:41

Napoleon Part VI: "Such a Navy! Tsk."

God"s Favorites: A History Podcast ·

2024/05/12

Napoleon is going to get humbled a bit by Nelson and that's going to lead to the most significant military win of his career. Join us as we head over the Rhine and through the Black Woods to meet the grandson of Catherine the Great. You're gonna love him.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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26:31

Napoleon Part V: Haiti Libre

God"s Favorites: A History Podcast ·

2024/03/31

There's nothing like watching Napoleon get humbled in ways he didn't expect. In this episode we will see the formation of an empire and the power of a group of people who just want to be free.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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29:06

Unsinkable: A special look at the upcoming Titanic film

God"s Favorites: A History Podcast ·

2024/03/27

Join me to discuss the upcoming film "Unsinkable: Titanic Untold." The film chronicles Senator William Alden Smith's Senate inquiry into the RMS Titanic. Joining me to chat is Brendan Griffin who plays God's Favorites' frequent sailor, Charles Lightoller.Learn more about screenings near you, visit Unsinkable: Titanic Untold★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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26:22

Napoleon Part IV: This is not how I left this place.

God"s Favorites: A History Podcast ·

2024/03/10

After a pit stop in his hometown of Ajaccio, Napoleon and friends start rumors and begin meddling in a half-cooked scheme to get him in control of France. The next question is, does he actually have a clue what the heck he's doing?★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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22:21

Napoleon Part III: Power is my mistress

God"s Favorites: A History Podcast ·

2024/02/19

Colonizers gonna colonize. Let's follow Napoleon through Egypt and his attempts to outsmart the Royal Navy and his last trip to his hometown of Ajaccio.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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20:58

Napoleon Bonaparte Part II: The little bastard scares me

God"s Favorites: A History Podcast ·

2024/01/23

Napoleon gets his first taste of being a statesmen as he heads up his Italian campaign. Meanwhile, Josephine is not waiting on his return. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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27:39

Napoleon Bonaparte Part I: Will go far under the...

God"s Favorites: A History Podcast ·

2024/01/01

God's Favorites kicks off a new year with a series on Napoleon Bonaparte. His military successes (and failures) and meeting the love of his life (who just thinks he is okay.) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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3:16

Trailer: A new year of God's Favorites begins with...

God"s Favorites: A History Podcast ·

2023/12/27

In 2024, God's Favorites is coming back strong after a bit of a holiday break with a series on Napoleon Bonaparte. Part I coming January 1, 2024. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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25:02

God's Favorites Spooky Vote Winner: H.H. Holmes

God"s Favorites: A History Podcast ·

2023/11/01

He's one of the earliest known examples of an American serial killer, but don't believe everything you read about Herman Mudgett, alias Dr. Henry Holmes. Conman. Doctor. Killer. Lies. Here's a look at how everything we know about this man is truth mixed with yellow journalism. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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