Best Christa & Brian Podcasts (2024)

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How Refugees Will Impact the World for Christ (Roman and Pavel) 58:32

3y ago58:32

58:32

Roman and Pavel from Revival Sport join the show today to share about their family's story of fleeing Uzbekistan and coming to the States as refugees. They also share some of their innovative ideas about how sports ministry and e-sports can be a tool for reaching the nations with the gospel. You can find them on the web at http://revivalsport.org…

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From Blood Diamonds to a Gospel Movement: God's People on the Move (Santigui) 42:56

3y ago42:56

42:56

Santigui joins us this week to tell the amazing story of what God did in protecting his people in Sierra Leone. We reflect on how some of these lessons can be applied to what is happening in Afghanistan. This episode focuses a lot on what God is doing when His people are on the move. This starts in the book of Acts with an unlikely alliance between…

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What is God Doing In Afghanistan (Johnie, Blaine, Josh, Cindy, Santigui) 1:21:11

3y ago1:21:11

1:21:11

As the crisis continues to unfold in Afghanistan, four guests participate in a discussion about Afghanistan. These guests have backgrounds ranging from anti-terrorism support and military engagement in the region as well as kingdom focus on the peoples of Afghanistan in country and in our home.

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Back To Jerusalem (Christa) 58:21

3y ago58:21

58:21

We often celebrate missionaries from the global south or majority world. Today, we are joined by a Chinese missionary who was part of the Back to Jerusalem movement from China.

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The Challenge of Identifying with Jesus in India (Khawlah and Shabnam) 49:25

3y ago49:25

49:25

A mother-daughter duo come on the show to share about their experiences in following Jesus in India and how this has challenged their family and what this means for religious diversity and the Gospel in the West.

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Multi-ethnic Missions Mobilization (Valerie Althouse) 41:49

3+ y ago41:49

41:49

Valerie lives in Queens New York and comes on the show today to share some of her research about how to train and mobilize for missions in a multi-ethnic context.

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Finding Joy in the Journey (Guest: Candace) 45:10

3+ y ago45:10

45:10

Candace has appeared as a guest on our sister program (The Medina Focus Podcast) to share about her experience working with diaspora Muslims. In this episode she shares some updates from her recent trip to Asia and tells us about what she has learned in the long journey where God has brought her.

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Church Planting During Covid (Guest: Mac Gervais) 57:36

3+ y ago57:36

57:36

Mac Gervais, former WBC music minister and current church planter, joins us to talk about church planting during 2020. Nuf said....

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East meets West (Guest: Tony Kolluri) 50:23

3+ y ago50:23

50:23

Tony joins the program today to share about his experience in India and the US.

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Moving beyond mobilization in multi-ethnic teams and organizations (Guest: Samantha) 1:01:59

3+ y ago1:01:59

1:01:59

Samantha shares about her own experience growing up as an Asian-American and helps us understand how organizations and teams can be friendlier to diversifying and minorities.

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Who Says You Can't Go Home (Guest: Evelyn Vermont) 1:05:40

3+ y ago1:05:40

1:05:40

Evelyn joins me on the show today to talk about life as a third-culture kid and how this has shaped her for her current role in mobilizing Latinos for missions.

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Refugee Driven Bible Translation (Guest: Trevor) 45:28

3+ y ago45:28

45:28

When you think of a Bible translator, undoubtedly images of a missionary living off in some village in the jungle comes to mind. This week, Trevor shares about how the influx of immigrants from all over the world is enabling a new translation technique that is based right here in the States.

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Trauma and Brokenness during COVID (Guest: Steve) 57:15

3+ y ago57:15

57:15

Steve joins us on the show today to talk christian leaders through some of the conflict and trauma scenarios that have resulted from many of the current events recently.

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God's Heart for Immigrants (Guest Shelle Simon) 52:35

3+ y ago52:35

52:35

In this episode, Immigration Attorney Shelle Simon and I talk about the Netflix docu-series Immigration Nation. We discuss the logos, ethos, and pathos, of immigration.

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Going Small to Go Big (Guest: David Matthew) 58:21

4y ago58:21

58:21

David Matthew Joins us this week. He is part of a new multi-ethnic church plant in Southwest Houston that is focused on discipling the nations.

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From Mono- to Multi-Ethnic Church (Guest: Clayton Anderson) 45:01

4y ago45:01

45:01

This episode is part of our series on race and culture in church and mission. Clayton shares with us about his transition into a multi-ethnic church.

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Following God in Uncertain Times (Guest: Amanda Finnigan) 41:38

4y ago41:38

41:38

We are taking a short break from out series on race and culture in church and mission to interview a student who stepped out on faith and took an international trip to Spain right when Covid hit. She shares about her experience there and what God taught her through all of the upheaval.

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Life on the Multi-Ethnic Bridge (Guest: Jonathan Williams) 1:04:45

4y ago1:04:45

1:04:45

This episode is part of our series on race and culture in church and mission. Jonathan Williams, Senior Pastor of Wilcrest Baptist Church, joins us to talk about what it is like leading and discipling at a multi-ethnic church. We talk about the challenges of worship, transience, racism, and leadership.…

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Member Minute with YMCA: Adapting to the Needs of the Region 16:13

4y ago16:13

16:13

Jorge Perez, President & CEO, talks with THC's Ameenah Hall about the changes seen in operations and needs during the pandemic. The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati focuses on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities.

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Member Minute with Airrosti: Keeping Essential Workers Moving 14:38

4y ago14:38

14:38

Airrosti's Kelly Burchett, Director of Business Development, Ohio Region, talks with THC's Ameenah Hall about working to provide essential healthcare services during the pandemic. Airrosti offers a safe & highly effective alternative to surgery, pain management, and long-term chiropractic or physical therapy treatment programs.…

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Member Minute: COVID-19 Edition with YWCA 13:50

4y ago13:50

13:50

Events and Learning Center Programming Manager Ameenah Hall has spent part of the COVID-19 quarantine interviewing some of our members to find out how they have shifted operations during the lockdown. Look for new videos each Friday to hear from our great community partners! This week we’re hearing from Juwana Hall, Director, Domestic Violence Resi…

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Its not Black and White - Part 2 (Guest: Blandon Thomas) 1:03:34

4y ago1:03:34

1:03:34

This episode is part of our series on race and culture in church and mission. Blandon joins us for a 2 part set on BLM, Racial Reconciliation, and many other hot topics in todays racial discussions.

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Its not Black and White (Guest Blandon Thomas) 1:26:47

4y ago1:26:47

1:26:47

This episode is part of our series on race and culture in church and mission. Blandon joins us for a 2 part set on BLM, Racial Reconciliation, and many other hot topics in todays racial discussions.

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Urban Missions in Canada (Guest: Nicole) 53:25

4y ago53:25

53:25

This episode is part of our series on race and culture in church and mission. What benefit and challenges to multi-ethnic teams bring to missions? Nicole Leung shares about her cross-cultural experience.

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How to Become a Minority (Guest: David Peña) 1:05:51

4y ago1:05:51

1:05:51

This episode begins our series on race and culture in church and mission. David Peña joins the show to talk about growing up in Brownsville and what the transition to Dallas did for his self-perception.

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Member Minute with Green Security: The Impact of COVID-19 12:38

4y ago12:38

12:38

Events and Learning Center Programming Manager Ameenah Hall has spent part of the COVID-19 quarantine interviewing some of our members to find out how they have shifted operations during the lockdown. Look for new videos each Friday to hear from our great community partners! This week we’re hearing from Justin Poulin, Vice President of Sales at Gre…

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The Mysterious Death of Natalie Wood 40:18

4+ y ago40:18

40:18

The Mysterious Death of Natalie Wood and a conversation with film critic Kristen Lopez. (Recorded Summer 2019)..Was Natalie Wood’s death a murder? Or an accident? Tweet me @HollywoodlandPC.Connect with me here: http://bit.ly/2Vf4NyP.My interview on Old Hollywood and Natalie Wood with Kristen Lopez - https://bit.ly/2xMlOtw.Connect with Kristen here:…

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TiER1 Healthcare 24:34

4+ y ago24:34

24:34

On this month’s episode we were lucky to interview Barbara Boyne, Change Consultant, and Dustin Shell, Director of Innovation at TiER1 Healthcare. Join us as we discuss how consumerism has changed the face of healthcare and why user experience is the key to success. Learn more about their current projects by clicking here.…

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Taco Tuesday! 6:42

4+ y ago6:42

6:42

What do Tacos and Healthcare Analytics have in common? A lot more than you might think...

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Christmas Liturgy: The Unwise Wise Men 43:27

4+ y ago43:27

43:27

This is the final episode of the multi-part Christmas series on rediscovering the Christmas story through Middle-Eastern eyes. Listener beware, many people who have sat through this series say that I have ruined some of their Christmas traditions. This is a red-pill blue-pill situation. Merry Christmas! See you next year!…

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Christmas Liturgy: The Not So Silent Night 32:53

4+ y ago32:53

32:53

This is a continuation of a multi-part Christmas series on rediscovering the Christmas story through Middle-Eastern eyes. Listener beware, many people who have sat through this series say that I have ruined some of their Christmas traditions. This is a red-pill blue-pill situation. Next week: the un-wise wise men…

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Craig Brammer 16:49

4+ y ago16:49

16:49

This episode features our CEO, Craig Brammer! Craig oversees the strategy and coordination of our technology and health improvement initiatives throughout the OH-KY-IN region. He also serves as President and CEO of the Network for Regional Healthcare Improvement representing more than 35 regional health improvement collaboratives and state-affiliat…

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Christmas Liturgy: Where you Born in a Barn? 35:03

4+ y ago35:03

35:03

This is a continuation of a multi-part Christmas series on rediscovering the Christmas story through Middle-Eastern eyes. Listener beware, many people who have sat through this series say that I have ruined some of their Christmas traditions. This is a red-pill blue-pill situation. Next week: The Not So Silent Night…

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Christmas Liturgy: Joseph and the Justice of Grace 35:44

4+ y ago35:44

35:44

This is a continuation of a multi-part Christmas series on rediscovering the Christmas story through Middle-Eastern eyes. Listener beware, many people who have sat through this series say that I have ruined some of their Christmas traditions. This is a red-pill blue-pill situation. Next week: Where you born in a barn?…

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Christmas Liturgy: Mary, meek or mighty? 38:12

4+ y ago38:12

38:12

This episode discuses the dangerous decisions that Mary made and the seditious praise that followed. Next week: Joseph and the Justice of Grace.

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Christmas Liturgy: Bad Fruit in the Family Tree 50:37

4+ y ago50:37

50:37

In this inaugural episode of the Nations Reaching Nations Podcast, I am starting with a multi-part Christmas series on rediscovering the Christmas story through Middle-Eastern eyes. Listener beware, many people who have sat through this series say that I have ruined some of their Christmas traditions. This is a red-pill blue-pill situation. Next we…

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Alyssa with TAP Health 10:59

5y ago10:59

10:59

Alyssa is a senior at South Dearborn High School in Aurora, IN. She has future aspirations to attend the University of Cincinnati and become a Pediatric Neurologist. She recently participated in The Health Collaborative's Healthcare Workforce Innovation program, Tap Health.

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Dr. Jay Want 13:30

5y ago13:30

13:30

Jay Want, MD, is Executive Director of the Peterson Center on Healthcare. He leads the Center’s expanding portfolio of initiatives and grants to identify high-performance models of healthcare, validate their impact on quality and cost, and facilitate their adoption on a national scale. Dr. Want brings decades of experience in healthcare delivery, i…

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Micky Tripathi 10:42

5y ago10:42

10:42

Mr. Tripathi is the president and CEO of Massachusetts eHealth Collaborative, a non-profit health IT advisory and clinical data analytics company. Micky is also active in the industry at a local and national level, including being on the Board of Directors of the New England Health Exchange Network (NEHEN), the Sequoia Project, the CARIN Alliance, …

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Meet Brian & Christa 9:05

5y ago9:05

9:05

Get to know our hosts... Brian & Christa

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The Murder of Christa Helm 23:41

5+ y ago23:41

23:41

Described as the "Black Dahlia of the Disco Era," the murder of Christa Helm is still unsolved to this day. | Sources: https://cbsn.ws/2pIC0UT | https://bit.ly/2DTaTf7 | https://oxygen.tv/2szPLtR | https://bit.ly/2G6M4xZ | https://bit.ly/2I0twV8By Ansley Gordon

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Haunted Hollywood Hotels 16:57

6+ y ago16:57

16:57

What's behind some of Hollywood's most haunted hotels? This special Halloween episode gives you a tour!______________________________Map: http://bit.ly/2cGQqN3Website: http://www.hollywoodlandpod.com/______________________________The RooseveltOpened May 1927 - still operating 7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028The Chateau Marmont8221 Sunset …

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The Murder of The Black Dahlia | Part II 18:01

7y ago18:01

18:01

This cold case has stumped the LAPD for 70 years. Who killed the Black Dahlia? | Part 2 |________________________________________________Website: www.hollywoodlandpod.com/Map: bit.ly/2cGQqN3Body Found: 3825 S Norton Ave January 19th 1947____________________________________________Sources: http://bit.ly/2g0Kgyx | http://bit.ly/2xmpH2W | http://bit.l…

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The Murder of The Black Dahlia | Part 1 22:13

7y ago22:13

22:13

This cold case has stumped the LAPD for 70 years. Who killed the Black Dahlia?________________________________________________Website: www.hollywoodlandpod.com/Map: http://bit.ly/2cGQqN3Body Found: 3825 S Norton Ave January 19th 1947___________________________________________________SOURCES http://bit.ly/2sHh9p4 | http://bit.ly/2k3nDdJ | http://bit…

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The Mysterious Death of Thomas Ince 16:01

7y ago16:01

16:01

Thomas Ince – big time Hollywood producer and studio owner, died under mysterious circumstances aboard newspaper tycoon William Randolf Hearst’s ship The Oneida. Who is telling the truth? Website: http://www.hollywoodlandpod.com/Murder Site: On board The Oneida – owned by William Randolph Hearst November 16, 1942SOURCES http://bit.ly/2qBgNMo | http…

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The Mysterious Death of Paul Bern 24:16

7+ y ago24:16

24:16

This mysterious death of MGM executive Paul Bern is full of secrets, deception and cover up. What lead to the untimely demise of the new husband of hollywood icon Jean Harlow? ___________________Map: http://bit.ly/2cGQqN3Addresses: Last Seen - 9860 Easton Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210September 5, 1932__________________________________________________…

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The Mysterious Death of Olive Thomas 19:45

7+ y ago19:45

19:45

A whirlwind Hollywood romance with a tragic end. Tabloids at the time couldn’t get enough of the young couple – but was the pressure too much for them? With endless access to drugs and booze, this tragic end in a wistful foreign city sounds like a movie itself... but what is to blame for the mysterious death of Olive Thomas? _______________________…

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The Murder of Willian Desmond Taylor 24:53

7+ y ago24:53

24:53

What's known as Hollywood's first murder has a shocking cast of characters... who murdered William Desmond Taylor?Maps/Addresses: http://bit.ly/2cGQqN3Show Website: http://www.hollywoodlandpod.com/Sponsor (Bashful Owl): http://etsy.me/2eZxgWM ____________________________________Sources: http://bit.ly/2eVce8D | http://bit.ly/2gacZjV | http://bit.ly/…

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The Mysterious Death of Thelma Todd 26:23

7+ y ago26:23

26:23

What would cause a dazzling young star to commit suicide? Is there more to this case than meets the eye? The mysterious death of Thelma Todd___________________Map: http://bit.ly/2cGQqN3Addresses: Last Seen (8280 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046 + Thelma Todd's Sidewalk Cafe: 17575 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 ) Body Found (17…

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The Murders in Greystone Mansion 19:38

8y ago19:38

19:38

One of the most iconic houses in Hollywood has a sinister past.Floorplan: http://bit.ly/2cGQqN3Show website: www.HollywoodlandPod.com______________________________________________________________http://bit.ly/2dj7fQG | http://bit.ly/2dj7paG | http://bit.ly/2dKtIZj | http://bit.ly/2dj7oUf | http://bit.ly/2cQNSPC | http://lat.ms/2dqjsop | http://bit.…

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