Best City of Durham NC Podcasts (2024)

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Healthy Conflict in Marriage 36:04

2h ago36:04

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A healthy marriage is one that navigates conflict well. Join Pastor Sharon Miller as she explores how to engage in healthy conflict. In this message, you'll gain two practical tips for managing conflict with your spouse.

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God Will Provide | Exodus 16 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 39:22

1d ago39:22

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As Pastor Spence continues in our Exodus series, we learn about God’s provision of manna for the Israelites and understand how this example of provision can encourage us in the midst of the difficult times we experience today. If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them here! You can also watch videos of the sermons at mercycharlo…

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What is Breaking Your Marriage 39:58

3h ago39:58

39:58

The foundations of our marriages are often shaped by what we bring into them. Join Pastor Sharon Miller as she explores three factors that can make or break a marriage when storms arise. In this message, you'll receive two practical tips for building a strong, healthy foundation in your marriage.

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S3E22 – We’re All in This Together with Representative and Former County Clerk Peggy McGaugh 24:30

3h ago24:30

24:30

In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Peggy McGaugh. She’s the State Representative for the 7th District, which includes Carroll, Linn, Livingston, and part of Ray counties. Before being elected to the House, she served for 33 years in the Carroll County Clerk’s Office. They spoke about McGaugh’s experience, the benefits of …

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Why We Sing | Exodus 15 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 39:25

10d ago39:25

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As Pastor Spence continues in our Exodus series, he highlights Israel's song in Chapter 15 as evidence that humanity was created to praise God, especially through singing. Throughout the sermon, he focuses on why we sing, what we sing about, and how we sing. If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them here! You can also watch vide…

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Receiving Rest (feat. Jess Connolly) 36:03

15d ago36:03

36:03

Nowadays, exhaustion is a common trait among believers. Jess found it easy to believe her exhaustion was inevitable. Listen to Jess Connolly preach on the three core lies Christians believe about rest. In this special message, you'll learn the importance of receiving rest.

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Red Sea Deliverance | Exodus 14 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 38:33

10d ago38:33

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Pastor Spence uses the Israelites' passage through the Red Sea as an example of how God is still with us in our unknowns and uncertainties. When God calls us to decisions that may feel backward to the word, He uses these seasons to do something in our lives that ultimately brings him glory and reveals Himself as the one, true God. If you missed pre…

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S3E21 – Perspectives from Brand New Election Administrators 26:05

13d ago26:05

26:05

In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with some new election administrators in the state of Missouri – all of whom have been in the job less than four years, and are now preparing for their first presidential election. They spoke about Rachel Lightfoot in Polk County, Heather Hall, the Republican Director of the Election Board in…

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Why Christians Aren't Sent to Heaven Immediately 34:49

14d ago34:49

34:49

Have you ever wondered why Christians aren't immediately sent to heaven when they believe in Jesus? Join Pastor Alex as he dives into this intriguing question, exploring its connection to Justification and Sanctification. Discover practical steps for embracing sanctification and understand why it's crucial for every believer. Don't miss this import…

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You Can Trust God | Exodus 13:17-22 | Pastor Brett Bouldin | Mercy Church 34:37

15d ago34:37

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Pastor Brett invites us to trust God's wisdom, promises, and presence. He emphasizes the importance of trusting God in unexpected challenges, using the Israelites' journey through the wilderness as an example. Pastor Brett highlights that God's wisdom surpasses human understanding and urges listeners to hold on to His promises. He encourages us to …

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You Can Trust God | Exodus 13:17-22 | Pastor Scott Urbanek | Mercy Church 32:06

15d ago32:06

32:06

Pastor Scott encourages listeners to trust in God's wisdom despite unclear paths, to believe in His promises, and to rely on His constant presence. The sermon emphasizes the importance of faith and trust in God for guidance and transformation in our lives. If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them here! You can also watch videos…

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God’s Promised Presence Will Never Leave You | Exodus 13:17-22 | Pastor Darrick Smith | Mercy Church 36:55

15d ago36:55

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Pastor Darrick highlights God's promised presence, emphasizing trust in God's unchanging promises and rest in His constant presence. He illustrates how God's guidance may lead us on detours for our own good and provides confidence and hope in overcoming life's challenges. Through this sermon, he offers a roadmap to finding comfort in God's faithful…

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CityLife: Celebrating 100 Years of DPR (August 2024) 19:58

21d ago19:58

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Celebrating 100 Years of DPR Durham Parks and Recreation is celebrating 100 years! In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with DPR’s Mary Unterreiner and Kyesha Jennings about what the department has going on these days, what we have to look forward to, and why an emphasis on Playing More is so important for us all.…

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How Much Faith is Needed for Salvation? 35:50

23d ago35:50

35:50

How much faith is needed for true salvation? Join Pastor Alex Regalado as he explores the concept of "saving faith" and its significance. In this message, we'll examine the faith of Abraham and why Paul urges Christians to believe as he did.

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Remember the Lord’s Salvation | Exodus 13:1-16 | Pastor Mike Herman | Mercy Church 31:06

24d ago31:06

31:06

Pastor Mike discusses the importance of remembering God's acts of mercy in our lives. The sermon dives into the story of Israel's exodus from Egypt and emphasizes the need to remember God's deliverance amidst life's trials. He encourages giving our best to God, recognizing His strength, and holding onto hope for the promised land like the Israelite…

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Celebrate and Remember | Exodus 13:1-16 | Pastor Scott Urbanek | Mercy Church 33:36

22d ago33:36

33:36

Pastor Scott highlights the importance of actively remembering and celebrating the faithfulness of God in our lives. Drawing from the book of Exodus, he explains how forgetfulness hinders our relationship with God and emphasizes the need to keep God's faithfulness at the forefront of our minds. He highlights discipleship principles, such as giving …

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Remember God’s Goodness and Celebrate His Faithfulness | Exodus 13:1-16 | Pastor Darrick Smith | Mercy Church 34:50

22d ago34:50

34:50

Pastor Darrick urges the congregation to remember God’s goodness and faithfulness. He focuses on consecration, unleavened bread, and the redemption of the firstborn, emphasizing trusting God with all aspects of life. He encourages intentional celebration, gratitude, and passing on faith to the next generation. If you missed previous weeks’ sermons,…

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S3E20 - Piloting Domestic Election Observation with Montana’s Jeff Mangan 25:56

29d ago25:56

25:56

In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Jeff Mangan. He’s a former Commissioner of Political Practice in Montana, and one of co-chairs of the Montana Election Observation Initiative [MEOI], a Carter Center-supported nonpartisan election observation effort. MEOI conducted their first pilot observation during Montana’s June 4th …

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What is Justification? 33:24

29d ago33:24

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What does it mean for believers to be justified by faith? Join Pastor Alex Regalado as he explores the theological concept of justification through the analogy of jumping into a pool. In this message, you'll discover how the concept of justification is woven throughout Scripture and what it means for us today.…

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A Heart for the Lost | Jonah 4:1-11 | Pastor Ryan Brooks | Mercy Church 46:29

30d ago46:29

46:29

Guest speaker Ryan Brooks, Lead Pastor of Vertical Church in Hillsborough, NC preaches from Jonah 4 and implores us to have a heart for the lost. Looking at Jonah's heart issues helps listeners to understand where their own hearts may be misaligned in withholding the good news of Jesus from others. If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can lis…

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Gospel Partnership | Philippians 1:3-7 | Pastor Taylor Knock | Mercy Church 27:39

1M ago27:39

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Pastor Taylor Knock, a lay elder at our Northeast campus, teaches from Philippians 1:3-7, emphasizing unity through the gospel in joy, suffering, and trust in Jesus, using the Philippians’ support for Paul amidst persecution as an example. He stresses that true joy and salvation come from God’s work, encouraging believers to walk together through c…

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A Devoted and Generous Church | Acts 2:42-47 | Pastor Mike Herman | Mercy Church 35:06

1M ago35:06

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Pastor Mike Herman teaches from Acts 2, emphasizing the early church’s devotion to God and radical generosity. He challenges the congregation to mirror the early church’s unity and dedication, urging them not to settle for a casual church experience. By highlighting historical and biblical examples, Pastor Mike calls for a community of devoted and …

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From Generation to Generation | 2 Timothy 1:1-14 | Pastor Josh Jones | Mercy Church 37:56

1M ago37:56

37:56

Pastor Josh Jones, who oversees our discipleship ministries, preaches at our Providence Road campus. He emphasizes the importance of impacting future generations with the gospel and highlights our mission and vision. He shares personal stories of influential individuals in his faith journey and discusses the scriptures found in 2 Timothy 1:1-14. He…

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S3E19: It's happening.....it's finally happening! Tom Hicks with the EAC 27:13

1M ago27:13

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The High Turnout Wide Margins team recently traveled to Portland, Oregon, for a special workshop on State Associations hosted by the Election Center. While there, we were able to have face-to-face conversations with people working in elections across the country. In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Commissioner Tom Hicks, …

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The Real Purpose of Prayer 42:22

1M ago42:22

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Your belief about the purpose of prayer will determine how you interpret James 5. Listen to Pastor Sharon Miller discuss the real purpose of prayer. In this message, you'll learn two ways that prayer effectively draws us closer to God and others.

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Sign 7: Jesus Raises the Dead | John 11:1-44 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 32:48

2M ago32:48

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Pastor Spence finishes our series on the seven signs of Jesus recorded in the gospel of John with a message on Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. He emphasizes Jesus' love for Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, and his power over death. Pastor Spence explores Jesus' distinct responses to the two women's grief, highlighting Jesus' care for individuals. If…

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CityLife: The Story Behind Stormwater Quality in Durham (July 2024) 33:40

2M ago33:40

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Where does rainwater that doesn’t soak into the ground go? And why wouldn’t it soak into the ground in the first place? In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Michelle Woolfolk and Anna Smith from the Stormwater Quality Division about why stormwater quality in Durham affects us all and what you can do to help protect our streams…

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Four Stages of Generosity 30:43

2M ago30:43

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What does it mean to use our resources for the kingdom? Listen to Pastor Ike Miller explore this topic in the book of James. In this message, you'll learn about the four stages of generosity and how to identify which stage you're in.

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Sign 6: Jesus Heals the Blind | John 9 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 35:07

2M ago35:07

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Pastor Spence continues in our series with the account of Jesus healing a blind man in John 9. This sign illustrates the transformation one experiences upon encountering Jesus and the power of personal testimonies in sharing the gospel. Pastor Spence urges us to share our own stories, remembering how Jesus has transformed our lives and sending us t…

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S3E18 - A Tale of Two Cities with Michigan’s Jackie Beaudry and Melanie Ryska 30:22

2M ago30:22

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The High Turnout Wide Margins team recently traveled to Portland, Oregon, for a special workshop on State Associations hosted by the Election Center. While there, we were able to have face-to-face conversations with people working in elections across the country. In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Jackie Beaudry and Melan…

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Resurrecting Fatherhood 30:39

2M ago30:39

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Happy Father's Day! While this day can be celebratory, it is also a challenging time for many believers. Join Pastor Ike Miller as he discusses the difficulties of this day and the significance of rebuilding trust in strained relationships. In this message, you will gain insights on how to navigate broken relationships and journey towards reconcili…

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Sign 5: Jesus Walks On Water | John 6:16-20 | Pastor Darrick Smith | Mercy Church 34:32

2M ago34:32

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Campus Pastor of our Northeast campus, Darrick Smith, continues in our series that explores the seven signs of Jesus recorded in the gospel of John. His message explores the story of Jesus walking on water in John 6:16-21, emphasizing that God's presence is better than the signs he performs. As we've been saying in this series, "Signs are good, but…

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How to Plan Your Life 38:00

2M ago38:00

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Join us as we delve into the book of James to understand the risks of making plans without God. Pastor Sharon Miller discusses practical steps for including God in your life's plans. In this message, you'll learn how to shift your perspective and make God the core of your planning process.

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Sign 4: Jesus Feeds the 5000 | John 6:1-15 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 41:07

2M ago41:07

41:07

Pastor Spence dives into the significance of the feeding of the 5000 as the only sign of Jesus recorded in all four Gospels, highlighting Jesus' role as the bread of life. He walks through the abundance Jesus provides, his sustenance as the bread of life, and the practical application of making him the center of our daily lives. Pastor Spence concl…

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S3E17 - Virginia is for Voters with Henrico County’s Mark Coakley 25:39

2M ago25:39

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The High Turnout Wide Margins team recently traveled to Portland, Oregon, for a special workshop on State Associations hosted by the Election Center. While there, we were able to have face-to-face conversations with people working in elections across the country. In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Mark Coakley. He’s the G…

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How to Guard Against Envy 36:27

3M ago36:27

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Envy is the grounds that cause many believers to become the villain of their story. Join Pastor Sharon Miller as she discusses James 4 and the dangers of letting envy rule our motives. In this message, she'll provide two ways to guard against envy.

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Sign 3: Jesus Heals on the Sabbath | John 5:1-15 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 37:52

3M ago37:52

37:52

Pastor Spence continues in our series in the gospel of John. This week’s message covers Jesus healing a disabled man after 38 years. The sermon highlights Jesus’ miraculous power and challenges the rigid interpretation of Sabbath rules by the religious leaders. Pastor Spence emphasizes the importance of recognizing Jesus as the Messiah, finding tru…

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CityLife: Understanding the Down Payment Assistance Program (June 2024) 22:01

2M ago22:01

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Helping to make the dream of home ownership a reality for Durham residents. That’s the goal of the Durham Down Payment Assistance Program. In this CityLife episode, host Beverly Thompson talks with Community Development Manager for Neighborhood Stabilization Dr . Michael Pullum about what the program is and who it’s helping. About CityLife CityLife…

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Sign 2: Jesus Heals the Official’s Son | John 4:46-54 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 31:36

3M ago31:36

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Pastor Spence continues our new series on Jesus’ signs recorded in the Gospel of John. He focuses on Jesus’ miraculous healing of the royal official’s son and discusses three key ingredients of faith. If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them here! You can also watch videos of the sermons at mercycharlotte.com/sermons. Mercy Chu…

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What kind of "wise" are you? 35:36

3M ago35:36

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There are two types of wisdom a person can have. Which kind of "wise" are you? Listen to this message from Pastor Ike Miller as he discusses the end of James 3 and the call to heavenly wisdom. In this message you'll learn the difference between the two wisdoms and how to identify the better.

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S3E16 - Professionalizing the Election Field One OREO at a Time with Ohio’s Aaron Ockerman 27:16

3M ago27:16

27:16

The High Turnout Wide Margins team recently traveled to Portland, Oregon, for a special workshop on State Associations hosted by the Election Center. While there, we were able to have face-to-face conversations with people working in elections across the country. In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Aaron Ockerman, the Exec…

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How to tame the Tongue 39:38

3M ago39:38

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While the tongue is a small part of the body, it has the potential to direct the entire self. Join pastor Sharon Miller as she discusses a passage from James about the dangers of not taming our tongues. In this message, you will learn three practices intended to help the believer tame their tongue and avoid destruction.…

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Sign 1: Jesus Turns Water Into Wine | John 2:1-11 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 37:06

3M ago37:06

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Pastor Spence introduces our series on Jesus' signs in the gospel of John. Jesus' first sign, turning water into wine, reveals Jesus' power to transform shame into honor, and delivers a greater message of Jesus' glory and power. If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them here! You can also watch videos of the sermons at mercychar…

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What do we do with Mother's Day? 37:46

3M ago37:46

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How do we celebrate the gift of mothers while also honoring the complicated circumstances surrounding Mother's day? Join Pastor Sharon Miller as she speaks into the hardships many people experience on this special day. In this message, you'll hear about the curse of Genesis 3, the effects on family dynamics, and the hope we have in Jesus.…

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S2E6: Ingrid Lakey on taking on the country’s 6th-largest bank and changing the activist culture on climate change 1:15:14

3M ago1:15:14

1:15:14

In our Season 2 Finale, we’ll hear about a group of Quakers who wanted to experiment with campaign strategy to tackle climate change. Their experiment ended up forcing one of the country’s largest banks to stop funding mountaintop removal coal mining after a multi-year campaign and hundreds of direct actions around the country. Ingrid Lakey describ…

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Blessed Are the Persecuted | Matthew 5:10 | Pastor Spence Shelton | Mercy Church 41:17

3M ago41:17

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Pastor Spence finishes our series with the eighth beatitude, "Blessed are the persecuted," by helping us understand what this verse means for the modern-day believer. If you missed previous weeks’ sermons, you can listen to them here! You can also watch videos of the sermons at mercycharlotte.com/sermons. Mercy Church is located in Charlotte, NC, a…

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S3E15 – Investment, Representation and Reflection in North Carolina with Derek Bowens in Durham County, NC 27:13

3M ago27:13

27:13

In this episode, hosts Eric Fey and Brianna Lennon speak with Derek Bowens, the Elections Director in Durham County, North Carolina. They spoke about crafting narratives to help election administrators share and showcase the need for local investment in elections and about the importance of having election administrators that represent and reflect …

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The Vital Signs of your Faith 39:57

4M ago39:57

39:57

What good is it if someone claims to have faith but does not have works? Join Pastor Ike Miller in a discussion on works and how they relate to our faith. Throughout this message, you will receive four indicators that serve as the vital signs of faith.

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Blessed Are the Peacemakers | Matthew 5:9 | Pastor Mike Herman | Mercy Church 38:07

4M ago38:07

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Pastor Mike teaches on the seventh beatitude, "Blessed are the peacemakers," by defining peace, explaining our role as children of God, and giving practical handles on how we can live as peacemakers. Depending on your campus, you may have heard a message from our Student’s Pastor Brett Bouldin, Campus Pastor Darrick Smith, or Campus Pastor Mike Her…

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Blessed Are the Peacemakers | Matthew 5:9 | Pastor Darrick Smith | Mercy Church 32:35

4M ago32:35

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Pastor Darrick teaches on the seventh beatitude, “Blessed are the peacemakers,” explaining that God’s children embody a life of peacemaking. Depending on your campus, you may have heard a message from our Student’s Pastor Brett Bouldin, Campus Pastor Darrick Smith, or Campus Pastor Mike Herman as we continued in The Upside Down Kingdom series! List…

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