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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Andrew Lloyd Webber has apparently released a completely remixed and remastered version of "The Phantom of the Opera" song recording with Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman. He went in and changed a bunch of things. And surprise, surprise...I hate it.

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Lance Burton: Master Magician is one of the most famous illusionists alive today. Lance joins me on “Don’t Encourage This.” Listen now on multiple platforms: linktr.ee/dontencourag...

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Andrina Wekontash Smith joins me on “Don’t Encourage This!” She is an Emmy-nominated writer, comedian and storyteller. She serves as a writer on the hit comedy, “Deli Boys,” which currently streams on Hulu. Listen now on multiple platforms: linktr.ee/dontencourag...

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Pretending to know what I’m doing. 🎤 🎙️

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

John Fugelsang is the author of the New York Times Bestselling book, "Separation of Church and Hate" & the host of "Tell Me Everything" on SiriusXM. John and I discuss his complicated relationship with organized religion and how stand-up comedy changed his life. Listen now: linktr.ee/dontencourag...

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Whitney asked the following question: “Why do you need a sled in South Carolina?”

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Dr. Amy-Jill Levine is one of the world’s leading Jewish biblical scholars, and I am honored beyond words to welcome her to “Don’t Encourage This.” Dr. Levine offers a deep dive on the Prodigal Son from an interfaith perspective. Listen now on multiple platforms: linktr.ee/dontencourag...

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Gotta wait my turn. Someone has right of way. #sundaybikeride🚴‍♂️

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Discovered that they were doing construction outside of our church today. The jackhammering outside my office window convinced me to record from home instead. Oh, well. Best laid plans and all that. The podcast went great though. Can’t wait to share this one with you guys soon

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Some days you need to bring your podcasting gear to work. For absolutely no reason whatsoever.

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

A friend just sent me a photograph they just found from high school and asked, “Do you ever look at old pictures of yourself from the 90’s and think, ‘Damn! I was cute back then!’” I texted back, “I do not.” 😂

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Another day, another book scam. I got an e-mail from a definitely-real publisher wanting to talk about an exciting (and lucrative!) acquisition deal. However, they might want to use spell check next time. Last I checked, my book was not called "<Insert title here>" #BetterLuckNextTimeFellas

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Simon Bennett (@pookina1.bsky.social) joins me on the pod! He served as Head of Drama at South Pacific Pictures for years & showrunner for Saban’s “Power Rangers.” He gets candid about his love of theater, the challenges of producing long-running television & everything from Shakespeare to spandex.

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Hosanna in the highest. Forever and ever.

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

@slindsley.bsky.social is on the pod! Steve serves as the Executive Presbyter of the Providence Presbytery in South Carolina and has been recording music since 1997. It’s a great chat. Love you, buddy! Listen now on multiple platforms: linktr.ee/dontencourag...

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

To folks who are feeling some kind of way about not being able to understand the Halftime Show because it was in Spanish: let ye who could have honestly translated any of the Macarena back when you were dancing to it in middle school cast the first stone.

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

I don't have cable, so I had to catch Bad Bunny's Halftime Show on YouTube this morning like an old man. I loved it. What an awesome show. What a talented performer. And what a great display of international pride at the end. So lovely from start to finish.

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

My good buddy, Dre Swain, has appeared regularly on Nickelodeon over the past two decades on shows like “Victorious,” “iCarly,” “Henry Danger,” and several others. And she joins me on the pod for this episode of “Don’t Encourage This!” Listen on multiple platforms: linktr.ee/dontencourag...

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

I have never felt fully comfortable with the lyric, “Giddyup, jingle horse.” #Secrets

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

It was Record Day this past weekend! This is a bit of a deep cut. Extra points if you know it. #RecordDay

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

I’m delighted to sit down with my dear friend and prolific author, Sarah Bracey White, on this episode of “Don’t Encourage This.” Listen now on multiple platforms: linktr.ee/dontencourag...

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Getting ready to hop on the pod a little later. I don’t typically record these in my office at the church, but this is one of those days where it’s good to have some flexibility. Really looking forward to this conversation. More soon!

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

The water at the creek was high today! We desperately needed the rain. Bellsy was very eager to investigate.

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Hanging out at Kofenya this morning, trying to get a head start on my sermon. Some light rain outside. I’m a little sleepy. Happy Tuesday, y’all.

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Apple picking! (I got stung by a bee today)

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Nice hang, SC. See you again at Thanksgiving. BTW - the shirt is David Lynch.

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

What is there really to say about folks predicting the rapture? Other than their flawless, unbroken track record of getting it wrong over 2,000 years?

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

It’s Sunday afternoon. You know what that means.

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Last week, I was gently informed by a Gen Z college student here in the Ox Box that what I’m into might have been cool back when I was in high school, but it’s not cool today. Bestie, I’ve got news for you. It wasn’t cool back when I was in high school either. #CollegeTown

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Editing Land today. Working on the next episode of "Don't Encourage This." I've had this interview in the can for the last two weeks, but I'm woefully behind getting it finished. #ChurchLife I'm really excited to share this with you all, hopefully next week. It's a rich conversation! #triennium2025

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Snapped this selfie in my bike ride this afternoon. No, the bike was not in motion when I took it. I was pulled over for a quick break. But I kinda like it. Enjoying this great weather for good exercise while it lasts.

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Just finished up a committee meeting with the presbytery over Zoom, and now the home office is set up for "podcast mode” in the morning. I'm excited to hop on the pod tomorrow with one of the preachers from this year's Presbyterian Youth Triennium. WHO COULD IT BE? #DontEncourageThis #PYT2025

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

I'm missing a 35th Anniversary screening of the original "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" movie this week because a church meeting popped up on my calendar, and I can't get out of it. I just wanted you all to know. #TheSacrificesIMakeForJesus

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

I would rather have an early colonoscopy than see Mel Gibson’s “Passion of the Christ” sequels.

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Marcel van Bulck @marcelvanbulck.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Roller coaster birthday weekend for Kevin Spak at Cedar Point!

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