Our goal is to build relationships and community through sharing personal experiences and God stories that will inspire listeners to enable deeper connections with one another. We do this by sitting down with members of our church to discuss how God has moved in their lives.
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This podcast is a collection of original discipleship content from Indianola First. These classes were recorded live and represent an opportunity for you to experience the bible, your walk with Jesus, and relationship to the Holy Spirit in a deeper way.
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Indy Unplugged is the official City of Indianola podcast that dives deeper into the stories, projects and initiatives throughout the city. Whether it’s discussions with elected officials, insights from City staff or perspectives from valued community partners, at least one episode each month will be released packed with in-depth conversations and real-time information. To stay engaged with the City of Indianola, subscribe to Indy Unplugged wherever you get your podcasts, visit our website an ...
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A podcast by the pastors of Indianola Community Church who hope to partner with parents as they raise their sons & daughters. Our goal is to strengthen families, and especially parent-teen relationships, to foster growth together and a family focused on loving and following Jesus together.
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GRABS Podcast: Grant Schwalbe and Justin McWilliams bringing you the stories of the victim rescues being made all over the country.
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A podcast recorded monthly from inside the Indianola Gun Room about religion and dessert. Let us guide you on a gentle tour of belief, dessert, and conversation that is sure to be an easy listen.
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A podcast of the people and events that make Simpson College one of the top liberal arts colleges in the nation.
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A podcast for Preppers who are also Amateur Radio Operators. My thoughts and suggestions from my 20+ years of Prepping.
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In this episode Joe talks about his two dream jobs and how he was able to do both, the joy of seeing his daughters connected in the church, and how God has been with him and protected him.By Indianola First Assembly Of God
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Craig Bronson 2A House Fire (2 Story-Residential Sprinklers) Special Needs House 5 blocks from firehouse 3 engines/3 rescues plus auto aid from Osceola County Fire. Attic Fire with explosions with 6-7 kids trapped upstairs (3-4 bed ridden) Another working fire 2 blocks away-Mutual aid went to other fire 1st Floor Smokey but OK visibility. Landing t…
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Grabs 131 St George Fire Dept, Louisiana (June 14, 2023) Grant speaks with Lt Aaron Kowal about a grab that was made on June 14, 2023 LT Aaron Kowal 8A 4-plex with fire upon arrival Zero viz, clutter Oriented Search, Capt with TIC Felt table/chair legs then kid 9 year old kid, agonal breaths, 80 lbs Dirty drag, let Capt handle radio Took kid 1/3 mi…
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In this episode Spencer tells us about how money lead him away from God and down a dark path, but thankfully God pursued him and through the help of "The Ultimate Journey" he is changing his family's future to serve GodBy Indianola First Assembly Of God
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- Date of incident: 1/26/2024 in Denver, CO - First due Engine and medic crew married as one unit - Fire attack and targeted search - Big takeaways: practice like you play, don’t just get stuck in the rut of training one procedure at a time, but make it realistic. Always be ready. Get dialed with your crew. Get dialed with your neighboring district…
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ready to fill any role. Grabs 127 Houbstadt, IN (October 30, 2023 Steve Buchta-Scott Twp Fire and EMS 3 stations staffing 9 Mutual Aid Call-Manpower for working house fire (to 100% volunteer Dept) 10 min response time 900 sq ft 1 story house heavily involved) Appeared to be going defensive (master streams and ladder going) IC wanted crew to be prep…
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Signs of the Times Part 6 - "The Daniel Dilemma"
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In the final session of the class, we are looking to the book of Daniel to gain perspective.By Indianola First Assembly Of God
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Signs of the Times Part 5 - "There's Bugs in the House Part 2"
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We continue our exploration of the spiritual world and it's implications for prophecy and for us.By Indianola First Assembly Of God
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Signs of the Times Part 4 - "There's Bugs in the House Part 1"
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In this lesson, we dive into the "reasons behind the reasons." Covering the aspects of spiritual warfare and how it relates to the signs we see around us.By Indianola First Assembly Of God
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Signs of the Times Part 3 - Ezekiel "It's Closer Than You Think"
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This week we are taking a deep dive into the book of Ezekiel to see how the ancient prophecies found within could be playing out in our world today.By Indianola First Assembly Of God
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We sit down with Dixie McConnell and hear about her life growing up in large family in a small town. She shares her early career experiences and how God led her through the difficulty of losing both parents and how God helped her to be the example for her children. We hear of God's faithfulness in her life and how important family has been and cont…
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160: Kelsey Bolton on Simpson Graduates' Destinations
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Commencement is just around the corner at Simpson, unleashing hundreds of new graduates on the world. For this final episode of Season 5 of Speaking of Simpson, Director of Career Services Kelsey Bolton shares where those graduates are likely to turn up in the months ahead. The college's First Destinations Report shows that 94% of Simpson grads eit…
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Serving & Protecting Indianola: Insights From Police Chief Brian Sher
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Season 1, Episode 3: Indianola Police Chief Brian Sher joins "Indy Unplugged" for an insightful conversation that highlights his 30-year journey with the Indianola Police Department and how the City of Indianola has evolved over the years, his passion for Indianola, community policing and how IPD prioritizes community outreach just as much as law e…
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159: Marie Stroman on the American Rivers Conference
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The new commissioner of the American Rivers Conference, Marie Stroman, is on the podcast this week to talk about the Division III sports league of which Simpson is a member. Known since 1922 as the Iowa Conference, the ARC rebranded in 2018 with the addition of Nebraska Wesleyan as its eighth member institution. Stroman talks this week about her wo…
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Darwin C - Part 2 - Going Back to First Love of Jesus
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In this follow up episode with Darwin, we get to hear more about his family, ministry and professional endeavors. Darwin shares how God brought him back to his first love in his relationship with Jesus.By Indianola First Assembly Of God
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158: Ambassador Terry Branstad on U.S.-China Relations
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Terry Branstad, governor of Iowa during most of the years from 1983 to 2017 and then ambassador to China from 2017 to 2020, visited Simpson on April 2 to take part in a conversation with Simpson President Jay Byers on the future of U.S.-China relations. This week's podcast is a recording of that event, which took place in front of Simpson staff and…
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Darwin C - Part 1 - Saved From The Cliff of Apostasy
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Darwin shares his story of redemption and his heart for revival. We hear his incredible testimony of how God met him while he was driving and changed his life forever. God leads him through a number of experiences and trials that has him questioning his faith and this is where God redeemed him and has used him to begin a prayer movement for revival…
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157: John Della Volpe on the Clout of Gen Z Voters
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John Della Volpe of the Harvard Institute of Politics will deliver the annual Culver Lecture at Simpson College on Thursday, April 4. He joins the podcast this week to talk about the influence of Gen Z voters — today's college students and others born after 2001 — in national politics. Della Volpe is a former adviser to the Biden campaign and admin…
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Campus Day 2024 — Simpson College's oldest tradition, dating to 1889 — is just around the corner. It's a day of (we hope) springtime weather, community service, and campus fun. Elise Boulton, the head of the student planning committee for Campus Day 2024, stops by the podcast this week to talk about the event and its history, and what she and her f…
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Cole and Melissa Peterson - Faith Without Borders
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Cole and Melissa each share their struggle with moving to a new country without knowing the language and how God helped them through it. They tell us about the hard times they went through as young adults getting married and having children. They also talk about "The Way" and how God called them to the small town of Indianola, IA to reach other you…
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Signs of the Times Part 2 - Jerusalem "The Beginning and the End"
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It is impossible to even begin to comprehend all that is related to signs of the times without first establishing the significance and Biblical purpose of the nation of Israel and more specifically Jerusalem.By Indianola First Assembly Of God
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Cal Dobbs isn't only a transgender educator and activist. The Venice, Calif., native also has run across the United States and completed the Triple Crown of Hiking to bring awareness of transgender rights and to fight the onslaught of anti-trans legislation being debated across the nation. Dobbs will be speaking at Simpson College on March 19 in a …
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Signs of the Times Part 1 - Introduction "What's the Big Picture?"
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Our teacher, Jory Hunerdosse lays the foundation for how to read the signs of the times, both currently and throughout history.By Indianola First Assembly Of God
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Grabs 125 Rossford, OH (Dec 15, 2023) IMAT-Shared Chiefs across borders for big incidents Multi-Family Structure Fire-Garden Style 3 story Smoke showing Barrett-Second arriving Chief, assigned safety Person presented at balcony with smoke behind him. 24’ Ladder thrown to balcony (top of railing) Should have told him to close the door to limit smoke…
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Reimagining Our Community: Navigating Indianola's Development With Charlie Dissell & Emily Rizvić
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Season 1, Episode 2: Deputy City Manager - Chief of Development & Operations Charlie Dissell and Associate Planner Emily Rizvić joins "Indy Unplugged" for a meaningful conversation that highlights the department’s successes from its 2023 annual report and the community vision its following, updates on the Downtown Façade Grant Program and CDBG Gran…
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Sherri speaks with us about struggling being a young mother newly married, going on a mission trip, and how she remembers verses by keeping them in her purse.By Indianola First Assembly Of God
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154: Indianola Mayor Stephanie Erickson on Simpson's Town & Gown Relationship
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After several years of a sometimes-strained relationship, Simpson College and the city of Indianola are working together again on a number of fronts to improve the community for all. Indianola Mayor Stephanie Erickson, a Simpson alumna, stops by the podcast this week to talk about the work she and Simpson President Jay Byers are undertaking to buil…
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153: Brad Bjorkgren on Coaching After a Stroke
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Brad Bjorkgren just completed his ninth season as men's basketball coach at Simpson — but it was first since suffering a stroke in May 2023. Bjorkgren is on the podcast this week to talk about his stroke, the road to recovery, and the joy of being back on the sidelines to coach the men's program.
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Grabs 124 Blairsville Volunteer FD, PA (August 28, 2023) * Grant speaks with Chief Zach Dixon and Captain Matthew Marron about a grab made on August 28, 2023 * 12:04p * Confirmed entrapment by dispatch * 6 unit apartment building * Chief arrived in POV (neighboring district and assigned to search) * Viz 1-2’ not hot * 350-400lbs slippery and found …
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Brad Money - Be Confident In Who God Says You Are
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Brad talks about changing his family tree, how God called him to adopt his son Tyler, God fulfilling prayers of a son, and investing in people.By Indianola First Assembly Of God
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When World War II saw thousands of Iowans fight in the European and Pacific wars, f40,000 German, Italian and Japanese prisoners of war were brought to the Hawkeye state to help with farm labor. Chad Timm, a professor of education at Simpson and himself a former high school history teacher, has spent decades researching the stories of those POWs in…
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151: Marty Bell on Simpson's Newest Varsity Sport
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Simpson just announced the addition of acrobatics and tumbling as its newest varsity sports — and its 26th overall. Athletic Director Marty Bell is on the podcast this week to talk about the process of adding a sport that has little footprint in the Midwest and how Simpson will go about building its newest program.…
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Moving Forward Together: Exploring Indianola's Future With Mayor Stephanie Erickson
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Season 1, Episode 1: Indianola Mayor Stephanie Erickson joins "Indy Unplugged" for an engaging conversation that explores the City's evolving landscape – from the updated 2024-27 strategic plan to economic development initiatives, community partnerships driving progress and so much more. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of Indianola's vision …
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Grabs 123 Asheville, NC (November 3, 2023) * Grant speaks with Captain Hayne Griffin about a grab they made on November 3, 2023. * 5:15A * Residential fire, known address (Duplex), with potential victims (Dispatch info) * BC first to arrive * Heavy fire from attic and living space, bystander confirmed entrapment * Hydrant in from of bldg * Door ope…
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We talk with Everett Kephart who has been with Indianola First for over 50 years. He shares the history of the church during his time and the way God moved through people and pastors through the years to help Indianola First become what it is today. He also shares stories of meaningful people in his life and his love of sports and community.…
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Hosted by City of Indianola Communications Manager Aaron Young, "Indy Unplugged" is the official City of Indianola podcast that dives deeper into the stories, projects and initiatives throughout the city. Whether it's discussions with elected officials, insights from City staff or perspectives from valued community partners, at least one episode ea…
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150: Keyah Levy on Black History Month & DEI at Simpson
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February is Black History Month at Simpson and throughout the nation. Keyah Levy, the college's vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion, stops by the podcast this week to talk about the events on the schedule as well as the broader efforts at making Simpson a more diverse, equitable and inclusive learning community…
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149: Kate Lerseth on Simpson's Teacher-Ed Digs
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Education students and faculty at Simpson have new classrooms, curriculum labs and technology that put the college at the cutting edge of teacher training in Iowa. Kate Lerseth, the chair of teacher education at Simpson, is on the podcast this week to talk about the new facilities and the challenges facing the future of teacher preparation and publ…
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Show notes from Jason: The One Man Show. The 2 person engine. Heavy fire main floor. P.D. on scene reports single story with occupant trapped in bedroom. Face To Face with husband who escaped with facial burns states wife is on second floor, through the fire room. One man show inside. Fire attack. Search in hoarder conditions. Victim removal. Conge…
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In this episode Bryant talks about the hard decision to close his business, the loss of his grandmother and how he was able to navigate those experiences with peace and calmness given to him through Christ.By Indianola First Assembly Of God
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148: Cyd Dyer on the New-Look Dunn Library
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Simpson's 60-year-old Dunn Library has just opened after an 18-month remodeling project. College Librarian & Archivist Cyd Dyer is on the podcast this week to talk about Dunn's history and what users will find when they visit the new space in the center of campus.
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147: Teresa Swan Tuite on Helping Students Find the Finish Line
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The first associate dean for student success at Simpson, Teresa Swan Tuite manages several programs and offices that help students succeed in the classroom and across campus. She comes on the podcast this week to talk about how that effort is key to Simpson's mission, and how it often means concentrating on individual student success.…
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Grabs 121 Whitfield County Fire, GA (January 28, 2022) LT Justin Hutcherson Grant speaks with Justin about a grab they made on January 28, 2022. 13:40 structure with with victim trapped. Call made by victim who was trapped. 2 person engine (Engine 5-outlying station) 2 other closest rigs out of area training (alone for 15-20 min) 13:48 arrival Trai…
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In this episode Maddie talks about everything from her small hometown to the joy of being baptized and the devastation of losing her best friend and how God showed up through the whole community.By Indianola First Assembly Of God
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Dispatched at 0535 on December 10th, 2022. Call reporting fully engulfed home- Unsure if anyone is home. Initial report states the neighbor thinks the caller is not home as she was supposed to be staying at a local hotel for sons birthday party. First two units arrive on scene and begin an attack and search. Basement door was found to be open and t…
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Norma Bash - Life of Prayer and Loving People
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We have the pleasure of sitting down with Norma Bash who has been a faithful and active member of Indianola First Assembly for over 50 years. She shares about growing up in Milo and how she came to know Jesus at a young age. She shares stories of prayer and her love for people.By Indianola First Assembly Of God
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Grabs 119 Portables Fire Department, NM (April 13, 2022) Grant speaks with Zant Zomora about a grab his crew made on April 13, 2022. Rural dept. 6-8 manning, 1 station. Dispatched for house fire, while enroute updated victim inside. Mobile home, fire from A-D side. Winds at 38 MPH FF on nozzle and LT searched Heavy smoke, moderate heat LT found vic…
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Matt and Bree Koch - Part 2- Struggling Marriage to Supporting Marriages
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We meet with Matt and Bree Koch to hear their incredible story of how God rescued their marriage and how they have a passion for helping others experience and enjoy a better marriage with Christ at the center.By Indianola First Assembly
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Matt and Bree Koch - Part 1 - Struggling Marriage to Supporting Marriages
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We meet with Matt and Bree Koch to hear their incredible story of how God rescued their marriage and how they have a passion for helping others experience and enjoy a better marriage with Christ at the center.By Indianola First Assembly
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Grabs 118 Sac Metro, Ca (September 26, 2023) Jason Baldwin (Engineer Paramedic) Disp at 349 Commercial Structure (Multi Family) Upon arrival disp advised possible person trapped. 2 story alcove apartment fire, fire showing first floor. All in for search (split) First two units checked (Relatively clear of smoke) then moved down to fire floor. Bad v…
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