Best Bonnie Simon Podcasts (2024)

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August 18, 2024: "The Wisdom of the Feast" with Sarah Hart 9:26

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Sarah Hart preaches for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, offering a reflection on the wisdom of the feast:"And this is our call and charge; to invite all to the table, to make endless room for others, to leave no one out. Because Wisdom , in love, welcomes everyone to the feast. May we remain in Christ, and in communion with the world, and in the …

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August 15, 2024: The Assumption of Mary with Angela McCarthy 8:38

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Preaching for the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, Dr. Angela McCarthy offers a reflection on Mary's witness to us to live as a Resurrected people: "God’s presence in the world and revelation through the person of Jesus of Nazareth, culminates in the salvation of all creation through Christ’s death and resurrection. We are called to live as res…

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August 11, 2024: "Being Who and How God Created Us" with Kascha Sanor 7:38

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Preaching for the Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, and weaving in the witness of St. Clare of Assisi, Kascha L. Sanor offers a reflection on living into our truest selves: "When we are called on to make sacred sacrifices in order to ‘live in love’ – it is not our very self - our created self - that we are losing. It is the assumptions and projec…

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August 4, 2024: "On Holy Discontent" with Ariell Watson Simon 7:47

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Preaching for the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Ariell Watson Simon offers a reflection on God meeting us in our spiritual hunger:"That feeling of holy discontent doesn’t mean that yesterday’s prayer didn’t work; it means that God is building a relationship of trust with you. Just like the Israelites’ physical hunger kept them looking to the …

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From Turtles to Tuna, Our Port Aransas, Texas Fourth of July Weekend 4:04

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Join us this week as we share our exciting 4th of July adventure at Gulf Waters RV Resort in beautiful Port Aransas, Texas. From picturesque pond views at our RV spot to savoring exquisite seafood with a French twist at the YardArm Restaurant in Corpus Christi, our journey was so much fun. From a distance in Corpus, we saw the amazing USS Lexington…

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July 22, 2024: "Go and Tell!" with Kelly Meraw for the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene 7:28

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Kelly Meraw Preaches for the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene, offering encouragement and inspiration to women responding to Christ's call in their own lives: "We are reminded year after year on this feast day of Mary’s profound courage. We must apply her courage to our own lives and continue to respond to Christ’s calls of our very own names. We need M…

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July 21, 2024: "Balancing Service and Rest" with Yolanda Chavez 8:47

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Preaching for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Yolanda Chavez offers a reflection on making space for rest and spiritual renewal: "Reflecting on the message of Psalm 23 with the example of Jesus in the Gospel, we find a refreshing and luminous call to be compassionate shepherds and caregivers, always seeking the balance between serving others…

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Savoring Burnt Ends in Lockhart, TX and Making Lavender Discoveries in Luling, Texas 1:01

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Join us on a sun-soaked Friday afternoon as we journey to Terry Black's BBQ in Lockhart, the "Barbecue Capital of Texas." The 45-minute drive from New Braunfels was brimming with anticipation for their legendary brisket burnt ends. Upon arrival, we dodged the lunch rush and indulged in a feast of smoky, melt-in-your-mouth burnt ends, creamy corn, m…

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July 14, 2024: "What We Really Need" with Katie Laskey 7:20

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Preaching for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Katie Laskey offers a reflection on what we need and have been given for our lives of discipleship:"So today, I hope we can hear Jesus’s summons and missioning as directed to each of us - so we can find our companions, let go of what we think we need, and root ourselves in the confidence the Holy…

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From Dream to Drive: Our Adventure to Nebraska to Buy Our New Home on Wheels 2:44

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Join us as we recount our thrilling journey to Nebraska to purchase our new motor home, now our full-time home on wheels. The adventure began with Alan’s extensive research leading us to the perfect RV, even though it was all the way in Nebraska! We set off early, filled with excitement and anticipation, driving through changing landscapes and drea…

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July 7, 2024: "Knowing Too Well?" with Bonnie LeMelle Abadie 7:13

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Preaching for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Bonnie LeMelle Abadie, M.Div, offers a reflection on opening ourselves to the Divine and the other: "To be in conversation is to be open to conversion. We can be changed by understanding the other person’s point of view. We can grow in compassion and empathy when we listen to the reality of anot…

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"Talitha Kum - Little girl, rise up" with Sr. Abby Avelino, MM 10:44

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Preaching for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Sr. Abby Avelino, MM, offers a reflection on working together to end human trafficking: "The Spirit of God which calls us together in the work to end human trafficking is the same Spirit that has been present since the beginning of time working to bring forth life and free God’s people."Sister A…

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June 23, 2024: "Stella Maris - Star of the Sea" with Teresa Thompson 8:58

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Preaching for the Twelfth Sunday, Teresa Thompson offers a reflection on entering into chaos - particularly the chaos of combating climate change - confident in God's presence: "Chaos gets a bad rap, and oftentimes when these large-scale proposals for climate changes solutions are made, they are dismissed as too messy, too disruptive, too difficult…

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June 16, 2024: "Basking in God's Abundance" with Kathleen O'Brien 7:09

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Preaching for the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Kathleen O'Brien offers a reflection on basking in God's abundance:"Whether you are in the beginning stage, budding stage, or at the end, Jesus reminds us that God is always present along the journey and abundance is always before us– let us be surprised by abundance! It’s natural for us to want t…

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"A Love that Never Gives Up on Us" with Terresa M. Ford 5:09

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Preaching for the Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Terresa M. Ford offers a reflection on God's unconditional love: "God is love and only love. God loves us with a faithful love and desires that we remain close to him. This is a love that defies reason and never gives up on us. God never changes God’s mind about loving us."Terresa M. Ford, M.Div., MF…

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Survival, Reinvention and Triumph: The Inspiring Story of Kathy Pullin 46:38

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Welcome to “Ignite Your Passion with me Bonnie Lang", where we explore stories of resilience, reinvention, and triumph. Today, I have the incredible Kathy Pullin joining us. Kathy is an inspiration to myself and so many as she shares her journey of survival, forgiveness, acceptance, and triumph. After relocating to Texas, Kathy found the courage to…

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"Holiness as ordinary as cups and blood" with Sr. Julia Walsh, FSPA 7:04

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Sr. Julia Walsh, FSPA preaches for the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ:"In our culture and time, we honor the body and blood of Jesus Christ—we become united as Christ’s body—as we honor the sacrifice of Christ upon the altar. We are nourished and strengthened, and sent to share feasts with our friends and boost one another up. We celebra…

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May 26, 2024: "God is bigger than we can imagine" with Julia Erdlen 5:27

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Preaching for Trinity Sunday, Julia Erdlen offers a reflection on the many ways of relating to God: "God is always bigger than we can imagine, and the Trinity is a constant reminder of that. If I try too hard to nail down one metaphor, one perfect image to describe this mystery, I’ll hit up against the limit of my own human understanding. I can’t s…

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May 19, 2024: "Becoming a people" with Maureen O'Connell 7:11

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Preaching for Pentecost Sunday, Maureen O'Connell offers a reflection on becoming a people:"A people are those who share a vision and a desire to work together toward it. A people decide to go through hard things together, confident they will be different on the other side."Maureen O'Connell is professor of Christian ethics at La Salle University i…

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From Dream to Reality, the Story of Sheila Adams and Kai-Simone Winery 56:18

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Welcome to Ignite Your Passion with me, Bonnie Lang, where I dive into the stories of individuals who have dared to pursue their dreams and ignite their passions. Today's episode with Sheila reminds me of the power of taking risks and following dreams. Whether it's starting a winery or downsizing to live in an RV like me and my better half have don…

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May 12, 2024: "The Call to Become" with Martha Ligas 5:59

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Preaching for the Solemnity of the Ascension, Martha Ligas offers a reflection on proclaiming the Gospel by following the example of creation:"Our invitation, then, is not to tell others how they are to live. Instead, we are called to lean into our own becoming. The more we can learn to live boldly as ourselves, with integrity, with confidence, and…

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May 5, 2024: "God's Expansive Love" with Meghan Larsen-Reidy 4:35

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Preaching for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Meghan Larsen-Reidy, offers a reflection sharing the expansiveness of God's love:"When we open our eyes to see the expansiveness of God’s love in the people that surround us, we draw into a deeper relationship with the Divine. We cannot always anticipate the impact that each new relationship will have on ou…

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April 28, 2024: Remaining In God's Love with Lisa Mersereau 3:45

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Preaching for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Lisa Mersereau offers a reflection on remaining in God's love from her perspective as a hospice chaplain:"The stories I hear about how a dying person has maintained a prayer life are as amazing as God is. Many reflect upon how God is with them and how they know God is with them in their final illness. There…

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Eric Babin: Living the Life Jimmy Buffet Sang About 46:21

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Welcome to the "Ignite Your Passion" podcast, where we uncover stories of inspiration, adventure, and purpose. Today, I have the pleasure of talking with Eric Babin, a seasoned traveler and radio personality whose journey has taken him from the shores of Lake Texoma to the vibrant world of internet radio. Eric's story is a testament to the power of…

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April 21, 2024: "Why Care?" with Sharon M.K. Kugler 8:43

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Preaching for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Sharon M.K. Kugler offers a reflection on what believing in a Good Shepherd God means for us:"If we believe in a Good Shepherd God then we are, each one of us, held as we navigate through the shadows of life, as we encounter illness of body or mind in ourselves or others, as we see despair and try to ease …

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"Bringing our Doubt and Questions to Faith" with Mary Erika Bolaños 10:54

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Preaching for the Third Sunday of Easter, Mary Erika Bolaños offers a reflection on bringing our doubts and questions to faith: "Like the disciples, we often find ourselves troubled by doubts and questions. We may struggle to reconcile the complexities of life with our beliefs, or we may feel overwhelmed by the challenges we face. In these moments,…

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April 7, 2024: "Credible Witnesses" with Layla A. Karst 6:26

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Preaching for the Second Sunday of Easter, Layla A. Karst reflects on our call to be credible witnesses to the Resurrection in today's world: "We are an Easter people, a community of missionary disciples, beloved of God and witnesses to the resurrection. Ours is a church that is called to be radically inclusive. Our Easter joy is abundant enough to…

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March 31, 2024: "Run, Mary, Run - An Easter Witness" with Dr. C. Vanessa White 8:18

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Preaching for Easter Sunday, Dr. C. Vanessa White offers a reflection on the power of women's voices proclaiming the Good News then and now:"If women doubt their value, this telling and retelling of the resurrection story reaffirms the power of a women’s voice - for it was Mary’s voice that first testified to the Resurrection and whose story contin…

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March 29, 2024: "Disrupting Power and Oppression" with Leslye Colvin 9:06

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Preaching for Good Friday, Leslye Colvin offers a reflection on resisting systems of power and oppression:"History teaches that those who speak from the margins are targeted to suffer cruelties, and, quite often, to suffer death. Jesus was a man with a target on his back. He was born and lived on the margins of a powerful and oppressive system that…

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March 28, 2024: "Jesus' Bold, Fierce Love" with Dr. Cynthia Bailey Manns 6:27

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Preaching for Holy Thursday, Dr. Cynthia Bailey Manns offers a reflection on living God's bold, fierce love for everyone: "In October, I will return to Rome to participate in the final assembly of this Synod. And although I will NOT be washing feet, I will follow the model of Jesus’ bold, fierce love as he cared for those he encountered. He was a h…

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Be The Best - Arizona Cardinal Roy Lopez 57:08

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Welcome to Fight in Progress! We are honored to have Roy Lopez, of the Arizona Cardinals, join us in studio. Roy helped his Aggies win their bowl game over Utah State in 2018, and was also named 2-time all Sun Belt performer, before transferring to the University of Arizona, where he earned ALL-PAC 12 honors. After initially being drafted by the Te…

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March 24, 2023: "A Synodal Palm Sunday" with Sheila Leocádia Pires 5:29

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Preaching for Palm Sunday, Sheila Leocádia Pires offers a reflection on entering into Holy Week as a Synodal Church: "May this Holy Week be a season of deep reflection on the Church we want, a season of more conversations in the Spirit, a season of prayer and listening, and a season of open dialogue with one another." Sheila Leocádia Pires is a Moz…

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LEO, Author, Inventor, Entrepreneur - Shawn Kinsey 47:55

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Welcome to Fight in Progress! This week we honored to have Shawn Kinsey. Shawn has a wealth of experience and currently is an internationally recognized security and threat assessment consultant. Building off a 22-year law enforcement career, he is a twice -published author, inventor, and entrepreneur. Shawn has dedicated his life to public safety,…

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Beyond the Lens: The Journey of Bud Force, an Award-Winning Documentary and Commercial Film Director and Cinematographer 41:43

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Welcome to the "Ignite Your Passion with Bonnie Lang” podcast, where I dive into the stories of individuals who have dared to chase their dreams and create their own paths in life. Today, I’m thrilled to have Bud Force as my guest. Bud's journey is a testament to the power of following your passions and embracing adventure. Born in Texas and raised…

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March 17, 2023: "Written in Our Hearts" with Susan Nchubiri, MM 5:50

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Preaching for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, Susan Nchubiri, MM offers a reflection on the new covenant and a 'fresh start':"The new covenant that has been written in our hearts is a law of love and care, not hate and punishment. Looking at the world today, we see immense suffering, death and destruction through war and violence, great polarizations, na…

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Biscuits and Diamonds with former Dbacks Player Matt Gorgen 1:27:01

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Welcome to Fight in Progress! Let’s Play Ball! Today we are joined by Matt Gorgen. Matt is a former professional baseball player who spent time in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization and was also part of Susan’s beloved Montgomery Biscuits. Matt talks about his time playing professional baseball and how his life and career took an unexpected turn…

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March 10, 2024: "Beacons of Hope and Justice" with Ogechi Akalegbere 5:42

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Preaching for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, Ogechi Akalegbere offers a reflection on living as beacons of hope and justice: "As we reflect on this Gospel passage and the message of Sister Thea Bowman, let us recommit ourselves to the work of building a more just and compassionate society. Let us pray for the courage and the strength to stand up for wh…

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Lots of Laughs with Firefighter Fenton 51:26

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Welcome to Fight in Progress! Today we are honored to be joined by the hilarious Firefighter Fenton. We know what you've been thinking... is the mustache real? You'll have to tune in to find out! You can expect a lot of laughs as he shares the inspiration behind his videos, how he joined Fire Department Coffee, and how he balances his work with his…

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March 3, 2023: "Trusting God's Will and Word" with Vickey McBride 7:21

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Preaching for the Third Sunday of Lent, Vickey McBride offers a reflection on trusting in God's will for us and our world, especially when anger at injustice consumes us: "Anger is a natural, human response. It is healthy and often a helpful compass that directs us to urgent needs. But if you ever feel consumed by anger when things don’t go the way…

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Guests Rick and Bonnie Blandford 59:53

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Welcome to Fight in Progress! Today we are joined by husband and wife, Rick and Bonnie Blandford. Rick is a former Fire Captain and Bonnie is a ICU Nurse. They both talk about their work experiences and how those experiences not only affected their life outside of work, but also how they leaned on each other for support during the tough times. Desc…

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February 25, 2022: "Holy indifference" with Salena Ibrahim 5:55

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Preaching for the Second Sunday of Lent, Salena Ibrahim offers a reflection on responding in freedom to God's invitations:"In this process of letting go of our attachments, knowing the cost of discipleship, and still choosing to be faithful, we can better hear God speak to us of our belovedness, of our common belonging in God. This Lenten season, l…

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Addressing Trauma with Sgt. Derrick Perez 1:02:49

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Welcome to Fight in Progress! Today we are joined by Sgt. Derrick Perez of Yakima, Washington! Derrick shares his experiences of working in law enforcement and becoming a leader for his department. Under the Shield has been honored to work with Yakima and their great leaders like Derrick. Description: Fight in Progress with Susan Simons aims to dis…

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February 18, 2024: "Desert Traversing" with Diana Marin 5:59

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Preaching for the First Sunday of Lent, Diana Marin invites us to enter into the desert spaces of our lives with trust in God: "This past week we entered into Lent, a season of intentional desert traversing. I like to think of Lent as a skills building time. It’s a desert that is measurable and measured: we know when it begins and when it ends, we …

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Mighty Mom, Tammy Karcher 1:18:05

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Welcome to Fight in Progress! This week on Fight in Progress, we sit down with Tammy, a Mighty Mom whose story is highlighted in the book Unbreakable Bonds - The Mighty Moms and Wounded Warrior of Walter Reed. Unbreakable Bonds tells the story of mothers who spent years aiding the recovery of their children who served this country. Tammy Karcher's …

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February 14, 2024: "A Lent that is uniquely yours" with Clarissa V. Aljentera 5:25

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Preaching for Ash Wednesday, Clarissa V. Aljentera invites us to discern a Lenten journey that incorporates the universal elements of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, but is uniquely ours to walk:"How do you believe God is inviting you into a Lenten journey that is uniquely beautiful and uniquely yours? What is God calling you back to? How will you…

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February 11, 2024: "Bringing our Messiness to God" with Olivia Catherine Hastie 6:36

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Preaching for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Olivia Catherine Hastie offers a reflection on bringing our "messiness" to God:"Our messes never go away. We all carry anxiety, trauma, discomfort, family issues, identity crises, pain, and sorrow...How will you ask God to bless your mess? How will allow the spirit to move you to love others in the m…

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Folds of Honor with Luke Sherman 1:00:57

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Welcome to Fight in Progress! This week we are honored to have 30 year veteran of the Tulsa Police Department, Luke Sherman, who currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Outreach for Folds of Honor, leading their First Responders Program. Folds of Honor honors the sacrifices of our Veterans, First Responders, and their families. Since 2007,…

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February 4, 2024: "A Healing Presence" with Mary Anne Sladich-Lantz 8:17

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Preaching for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Mary Anne Sladich-Lantz offers a reflection on healing: "Certainly, each one of us could use a dose of healing in our lives. You know where that is inside of yourself. Our whole world needs healing, too. Brokenness and division is everywhere. Can we take the very human interaction between Jesus and S…

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Higher Ground - Justin Rujawitz 52:16

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Welcome to Fight in Progress! Today we are joined by Justin Rujawitz, Senior Program Manager of Veteran and First Responder Programs at Higher Ground. Higher Ground helps support veterans and first responders by providing recreational therapy to them and their families. We encourage you to check out their website and sign up for their newsletter so…

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January 28, 2024: "Living Our True Call" with Colleen Gibson, SSJ 7:13

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Preaching for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Colleen Gibson, SSJ offers a reflection on living our true calling:"Ultimately, the freedom we aspire to, and which Paul speaks of, comes when we embrace God’s call to be who we truly are, loving God as only we can and letting all other loves flow forth from that...Living our truest vocation draws u…

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