Best Good Small Group Study Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 778: Caysen Crum, Gay Latter-day Saint, Age 24, Self-Love/Acceptance 1:40:56

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**This episode talks about suicide. If you are suicidal, please call/text/chat 988** My friend Caysen Crum (New Hampshire RM, Southern Utah University Grad, HXP Guide, Further Physician, Minersville Utah) joins us to share his story of doing everything he could to be “Mr. perfect and straight” (including serving a perfectly obedient mission, dating…

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Hold fast in an election year; How Gen Z wrestles with its fears 2:01

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While the debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is in the rearview mirror and may be the only time the presidential candidates take to the debate stage, Southern Baptist Convention President Clint Pressley says believers should recognize the “transcendent policy issues of our time,” which he lists as the sanctity of life and marriage, gende…

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Recovery efforts in the Gulf Coast; Gen Z leads the way in anxiety; Examining what we worship 2:01

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Thousands of residents in New Orleans are finally receiving power after Hurricane Francine made landfall across the Gulf Coast late last week. Disaster Relief workers from at least Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas are working in Louisiana. Feeding teams, chainsaw teams and chaplains are work. Thousands of meals are being served as …

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Fruit of the Spirit: Self Control (1 Peter 4:7) 51:29

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00:00 Introduction and Series Conclusion 00:18 Technical Difficulties and Upcoming Q&A 00:54 Paradoxical Fruit: Introduction 01:07 Examples of Fallen Leaders 02:23 The Importance of Self-Control 06:17 Defining Self-Control 08:03 Biblical Perspective on Freedom and Slavery 12:39 Self-Control in 1 Peter 4:7 17:22 Urgency of Christ's Return 21:12 Moti…

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Episode 777: Ben Bernards, LDS Father of Two Transgender Daughters 1:40:56

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My friend Ben Bernards (lives in Sacramento, RM, current Bishopric member, author, podcaster, EFY speaker, early 40s) joins us to share their family story. This story started with three children — a daughter and then two sons — but now continues with 3 daughters, as both of their sons are transgender. Ben talks about how he and his wife Megan are n…

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Charleston is a refuge of hope; Bible study crucial to spiritual growth and church health 2:01

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What was once a major port for enslaved people is now a harbor for diaspora groups, and Southern Baptists are playing a key role. Diaspora refers to “the movement, migration, settlement or scattering of people away from one’s indigenous homeland.” In North America, diaspora people comprise immigrants, refugees and international students. Christians…

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Hurricane Francine comes ashore; 9/11 remembered across America; Reasons to pray 2:01

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Residents of the Gulf Coast are reeling from the effects of Hurricane Francine after it made landfall on Wednesday. Heavy rains and strong storms ripped across Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. Disaster Relief workers huddled in areas hours away from the gulf to see how they could help one the storm came ashore. When first responders give them th…

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Remember 9/11; Ukrainian seminary leaders shares how God is at work despite war 2:01

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Sept. 11 is a day many Americans can never forget and a day younger Americans should never forget. It’s a day when terrorists killed innocent Americans who were going to about their daily routine on a typical weekday. Thousands of families were affected forever as loved ones left for a work day and never returned home. Millions of Americans were im…

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The economy affects churches, too; God moves an Illinois pastor's heart; A call for patience 2:01

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Reports showing sustained increases in food and home prices alongside a cooling labor market highlight a continuing challenge for churches. That information impacts everything from attaining goods for ministries like food pantries to hiring new staff. Inflation sits in the middle of it all and while it remains high, the rate is decreasing. In addit…

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Episode 776: Michelle and Steve Shaw – Improving Church Culture for Members with Disabilities 1:19:29

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Michelle and Steve Shaw are the parents of four children, three of whom have been diagnosed with neurological disabilities, ranging from ADHD to anomalies in the brain. They are active members of the Church and live in the Seattle area; Michelle serves in her Stake Primary Presidency and Steve serves on the Stake High Council. Michelle is also a sp…

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Spurgeon sermon set released in August; Michigan pastor moonlights as comedian; The heavens declare the glory of God and so do we 2:01

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The Spurgeon Library at Midwestern Seminary has established a partnership with Reformation Heritage Books to republish Charles Spurgeon’s 63 volumes of sermons. The partnership will produce five sets of volumes containing sermons preached by Charles Spurgeon in his church and originally published from 1855 to 1917. The first set was released in Aug…

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Churches respond to Georgia school shooting, Oklahoma sues federal government over abortion ruling; The importance of campus ministries 2:01

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Area churches responded quickly to a school shooting in Winder, Georgia Wednesday. Four people were killed by the 14 year old gunman. Bethlehem Church sits three miles from the shooting and has numerous members connected to Apalachee High including students, teachers and coaches. Pastor Jason Britt confirmed with Baptist Press that there were membe…

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Episode 775: Rylee, Transgender Latter-day Saint, Brave Story 1:20:02

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My friend Rylee (he/they) joins us to share their story. Rylee (married father of 7, mid-40’s. RM, believing/active LDS, IT professional) talks about their feelings of gender dysphoria from their earliest memories. Rylee (who is doing the podcast to give others hope walking this road) talks about their journey of self-discovery, navigating faith an…

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Missouri man sells classic car to help disaster relief efforts; The Forge holding strong at the box office, The younger generation in action 2:01

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Bill Denman in Independence, Missouri retired from construction work in his early 60s. He had used heavy equipment machinery to build water and sewer lines most of his adult life. First, he was an operator and then a foreman. He worked hard. Retirement was good. He picked up a hobby as he bought a classic car and began entering it in car show compe…

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Send Relief aiding war-torn Sudan; Reaching unchurch people through small groups 2:01

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Send Relief continues to aid Sudan, as half the nation faces acute hunger and famine chases refugees and internally displaced persons. Cholera and heavy rains exacerbate the humanitarian crisis, according to international governmental agencies. Jason Cox, Send Relief’s vice president of international ministry, said the war is not getting enough att…

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Birmingham's James Spann has serving God and others on his radar; ERLC asks Defense Dept. to curb gender-related spending 2:01

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Alabama meteorologist James Spann has found his passion in life. The longtime TV weatherman in Birmingham says that since he was a young boy he wanted to do what he’s had the opportunity to do for decades. Spann can be seen every weekday in the Birmingham area and heard on radio across the United States. Though he’s thankful he’s able to work a job…

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The history of Labor Day; What does the Bible say about labor? 2:01

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Today is Labor Day. The Museum of the Bible writes, “Labor activists first put forward the concept of a federal holiday to celebrate “the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations” in the late 1800s. Although times had changed and agriculture was giving way to a more industrial economy, there was still an imbalance of power.…

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Episode 774: John Crane, Late 70s, RM, Believes in Gospel, Same-Sex Marriage 1:16:57

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My friend John Crane (lives in Austin TX, grew up in Oregon/Washington, Sweden RM 1966-68, married a woman, has 4 kids and many grandkids, divorced, been with husband Thom for over 35 years, no longer LDS), joins us to share his story being gay and a deep believer in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. John starts with his growing up years and finding his …

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Fruit of the Spirit - Self Control 47:47

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00:00 Introduction: The Power of a Good Story 00:17 Celine Dion's Journey and Struggles 02:29 The Role of Self-Control in Achieving Goals 03:36 Biblical Perspective on Self-Control 05:20 Paul's Athletic Metaphor for the Christian Life 07:32 The Eternal Reward for Self-Control 15:34 Challenges in Practicing Self-Control 20:21 Fighting Sin with Self-…

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Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness 43:07

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00:00 Introduction and Speaker Introduction 00:18 The Power and Magnitude of the Ocean 01:24 The Ocean's Provision and Impact 03:19 Drawing Parallels: Men and the Ocean 03:35 Introduction to Galatians 5:22 and Gentleness 04:46 Defining Gentleness 07:36 Jesus as the Model of Gentleness 10:28 Misconceptions About Gentleness 12:06 Gentleness in Action…

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A Missouri ballot initiative could harm pro-life efforts, New Taliban law greatly restricts women; Thank you, God, for tomorrow 2:01

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A Missouri ballot initiative to enshrine abortion and contraceptive rights into the state constitution would repeal all laws regulating such reproductive technologies as human cloning and in vitro fertilization for stem cell research, the Thomas More Society said in a lawsuit challenging Amendment 3. Missouri Attorney General John Ashcroft, a pro-l…

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College students on summer mission; Alaskan church serves community in landslide rescue; Texas starts 50th year of teaching Sunday School together 2:01

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Telling other people about hope and salvation in Jesus is one the primary things He told His disciples to do. This summer, over 350 short-term missionaries served for six to eight weeks in 26 cities and neighborhoods that need a greater Gospel presence. Together, the students reported having just shy of 4,500 Gospel conversations. The students serv…

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Episode 773: Guillermo Lemus, Faith Crisis/Expansion, Staying LDS 1:08:22

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My friend Guillermo Lemus (age 30, BYU grad student, BYU-Idaho grad, married, RM) joins us to share his multi-year journey to process the complicated aspects of our Church and find a way to remain a member of the Church. In sharing his story, Guillermo normalizes a faith crisis/expansion (including all the pain one feels on this road) and what he (…

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The Forge box office debut in top 5; From prison cell to New Orleans church planter 2:01

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The Kendrick brothers’ latest movie “The Forge” had a strong opening weekend at box offices nationwide, bringing in $6.6 million, according to reports. The film came in fifth overall in box office ticket sales between Aug. 23-25. The Forge features Cameron Arnett from previous Kendrick film “Overcomer” in a leading role as Joshua, a business owner …

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Fear God and Keep His Commands - Ecclesiastes Week 8 16:19

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Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits The book of Ecclesiastes offers a biblical perspective on everything “under the sun.” This Bible study explores the wisdom of living in light of the reality “above the sun.” A joyful life begins by stopping the manic pursuit of pleasure and fulfillment in earthly things. Happiness and pleasure are gift…

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St. Louis group helping churches reach the city; Religious persecution in Mexico; What will be our jobs in Heaven? 2:01

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Darren Casper believes in missions. As the executive director of the St. Louis Metro Baptist Association (often called STL Metro), he leads a staff of eight full and part-time missionaries. Their task is to equip churches to reach out with the gospel to the city of more than 300,000 people and a little more than 2 million people living on the Misso…

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Faith and Art; Christian Movie Evangelism; Global Hunger Sunday 2:01

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When God called Rhonda Schrage to leave a traditional career and build a new one based on her art, some thought she was crazy, but she stepped out in obedience and found the Lord walking with her every step of the way. Schrage, who lives in Jefferson City, Missouri, starts with a Bible passage written on a canvas. Then she begins to sketch out her …

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Using medicine to carry the Gospel; Carrying for refugees; A pro-life response 2:01

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A health care triad – including a hospital, a rural clinic and a nursing college – in East Java, Indonesia is reaching far beyond the island’s, and even the country’s, borders. The history dates back to 1951, when missionaries first went to the island nation. Medical work wasn’t far behind, and it soon became a key strategy for Gospel access. Today…

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Episode 772: Bryce Cook, LDS Father of Two Gay Sons, Longtime Ally 1:19:45

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My friend and mentor Bryce Cook (married, father of 6 children/7 grandchildren) joins us to talk about how he and his wife Sara navigated the road of having two gay sons (which started in 2003 when their son Trevor came out as gay). Bryce talks about how his worldview of gay people dramatically changed upon learning his good/talented/spiritual son …

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Deaf language versions of the Bible; Disaster Relief comes to quick aid in Puerto Rico; Facing bitterness 2:01

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Only 2 percent of an estimated 80 million Deaf people alive today have ever been told the Gospel in their sign language, with at least 380 sign languages in use globally, according to ministry leaders. The International Mission Board (IMB) and Wycliffe Bible Translators are among more than 95 organizations and churches collaborating globally to cha…

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Supreme Court block Biden Title IX request; UCLA denied religious freedom of Jewish students; Questions for a new school year 2:01

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The Supreme Court rejected an emergency request from the Biden Administration that would have required the enforcement of new Title IX regulations released in April of this year. The rule expands the definition of “sex” in Title IX’s language to include sexual orientation and gender identity. Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discr…

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Enjoy the Life God Has Given You - Ecclesiastes Week 7 10:40

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Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits The book of Ecclesiastes offers a biblical perspective on everything “under the sun.” This Bible study explores the wisdom of living in light of the reality “above the sun.” A joyful life begins by stopping the manic pursuit of pleasure and fulfillment in earthly things. Happiness and pleasure are gift…

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Abortion related state ballot initiatives coming in November; College students and leaders prepare for ministry opportunities; What comes after death? 2:02

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Arizona and Missouri are the latest states to add measures to the November ballot allowing voters to enshrine abortion rights in their respective state constitutions, joining at least six other states with similar measures. In at least two states, Nebraska and Pennsylvania, ballot initiatives to protect life are pending. State ballot measures in Ar…

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Episode 771: Seth Price, Recent RM, Gay Latter-day Saint 1:03:57

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** Trigger Warning. This episode talks about suicide. If you are suicidal, please call, test, chat 988 ** My friend Seth Price (Canadian, Age 20, Service Missionary) joins us to bravely share his story. Seth talks about dealing with and then accepting being called on a service mission (finished July 2024) when he always wanted to serve a proselytin…

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Slavic church movement in the U.S.; Texas church continues to heal; Improving your spiritual discipline 2:02

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Bogdan Kipko immigrated to the United States from eastern Europe, arriving in Seattle with his parents in 1992 where a Baptist church provided space for his family and others to worship. Thirty years later, God has used Kipko to launch a church planting movement among Slavs who are dispersed throughout North America. Kipko planted Forward Church in…

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Ohio church adds value to their community; Celebrating more than a century of Vacation Bible School; Putting down your smartphone during church 2:03

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It happens with a couch or mattress. It happens with two chairs facing each other across a table. While refugees’ initial days and months in America can be complex and filled with paperwork and immigration meetings, churches have learned that there are direct, simple ways to meet needs. Not long after it began six years ago, Living Hope Church in C…

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Believers following up at Paris Olympics, Kentucky bike rally provides ministry potential; Churchgoers may need help navigating the Old Testament 2:01

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As a French pastor was setting up for a community outreach event during the Olympics, he recalled a conversation he had overheard years before and had never been able to forget. A mother and child were walking along the street in front of his church. “What is this place, this building?” the child asked. “It’s a museum,” his mother responded. The pa…

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Looking to the stars points to the majesty of God; Back to school presents wonderful opportunites; The Gospel overcomes isolation 2:01

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Chris Holcomb looks up most days…he’s a meteorologist at an Atlanta TV station…but he says these last few days have been even better days to look up at the Persied meteor showers have passed over the U.S. Holcomb says looking up reminds him of the majesty of God and how God is in control. “It’s good to look at the sky and just be amazed,” he said. …

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Number Your Days - Ecclesiastes Week 6 10:58

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Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits The book of Ecclesiastes offers a biblical perspective on everything “under the sun.” This Bible study explores the wisdom of living in light of the reality “above the sun.” A joyful life begins by stopping the manic pursuit of pleasure and fulfillment in earthly things. Happiness and pleasure are gift…

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Flood recovery continues; Most people believe God played a role in creation; Do hard things first 2:01

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As rainfall totals passed 12 inches, saturated ground led to fallen trees, dams giving way and more than 100 damaged roads in Bulloch County, Georgia, from Tropical Storm Debby last week. Pastor Todd Wiggins of Southbridge Community Church was among those affected, as floodwaters crept into his home. “We were blessed, because there were people who …

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A North Carolina helps find a lost neighbor; Priscilla Shirer encourages disciples to surrender all; Being who God says you are 2:01

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Springfield Church in Hays, North Carolina had been planning their afternoon of service for months. Weeks of preparation had gone into delivering care packages to residents near the church’s property in mountainous region of Wilkes County. They had planned to hit the streets after the morning worship service. But as they finished the Sunday School …

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Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness 42:34

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00:00 Introduction to Faithfulness 00:27 Olympic Preparation and Faithfulness 03:52 The Christian Race: Running to Win 09:12 Assessing Your Relationship with God 15:18 Self-Control and Discipline in Faith 21:35 Remembering Olympic Champions 23:09 The Pursuit of an Imperishable Prize 26:20 Setting Daily Goals for Faithfulness 28:16 The Importance of…

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Flood relief for the southeast; Chinese church reaching Paris; Tips for caring for sheep 2:01

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Help is on the way to Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas as the remnants of Hurricane Debby continuing churning up the east coast. Rivers and lakes stand above flood stage from west Florida up into northeast Georgia and predictions of flooding continue through the Carolinas as what was Hurricane Debby makes its way north. At least six deaths are be…

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Episode 770: Lori LeVar Pierce, President Exponent II, LGBTQ Ally, Feminist, Active LDS 1:12:25

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My friend Lori LeVar Pierce (grew up in the South, BA and MBA from BYU, corporate executive, married mother of three, teacher, lives in Columbus, Mississippi) joins us to introduce listeners to Exponent II—which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Lori talks about the purpose of Exponent II (including a quarterly magazine, a blog, annual retreat) …

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Two astronauts from the same church aboard ISS; How do senior pastors find their role?; Weakness can be strength in leadership 2:01

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Two members of Providence Church in Pasadena, Texas haven’t been there for weeks. But that hasn’t stopped the church from praying for them. Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Tracy Dyson are astronauts who are currently working aboard the International Space Station. Dyson’s tenure on the ISS runs through September. Wilmore is waiting to catch a ride home t…

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Disaster relief response across the Southeast; Stay calm says one financial advisor; Evangelism and prayer go hand in hand 2:01

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Disaster Relief workers in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina are on alert as the remnant of Hurricane Debby sweeps across the southeast. Damage will be assessed after its passage for a more comprehensive response, Disaster Relief leaders announced today. Flood watches remain in effect through Tuesday across much of the southeast. The National Wea…

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Justice - Ecclesiastes Week 5 13:35

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Finding Meaning in a World of Passing Pursuits The book of Ecclesiastes offers a biblical perspective on everything “under the sun.” This Bible study explores the wisdom of living in light of the reality “above the sun.” A joyful life begins by stopping the manic pursuit of pleasure and fulfillment in earthly things. Happiness and pleasure are gift…

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Sewing seeds for church plants in Paris; A Montana church is reaching their neighborhood and the nations; Growing as a leader includes leaving room to fail 2:01

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They may not be able to control the results, but a group of believers are being faithful to the task about the millions of people gathered in Paris for the Summer Olympics. Jason Harris is leading a team of more than 300 short-term volunteers to hit the streets of Paris sharing the gospel. He says they are united around a common vision to make Chri…

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Episode 769: Jessie Salter and Jett Atwood, Same-Sex Marriage, Attending Church 1:12:58

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My friends Jessica Salter and Jett Atwood (gay Latter-day Saint women in a same-sex marriage, attend and believe in Church) join us to share their stories. Jett & Jessie (who were married on June 15, 2024) talk about their supportive ward in Utah County (including their bishopric attending their reception) and being so fortunate to have many in the…

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Christians wrestle with the ethics of IVF; When grief is your friend; Realizing Jesus is your greatest treaure 2:01

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Most Americans, even most Christians, remain supportive of IVF. Around 4 in 5 U.S. adults (82%) say IVF is morally acceptable, according to Gallup. One in 10 believe it is wrong. The more someone attends religious services, the more likely they are to see IVF as morally wrong. But even among those who attend weekly, 63% say the practice is morally …

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