Best Paxson Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 239 - How Can We Know God’s Will for Our Lives? - A Rock-Solid Foundation Part 16 36:12

4d ago36:12

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So many people want to know what God's will is for them and for their lives! In this episode, we will finish up the book of Genesis and explore the foundational Truths of Penal Substitutionary Atonement (including the heretical views of it), and that there is a way for us to know what God’s will is for our lives and for the decisions we make. Spoil…

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AOA 070: Colin Ryan on Money Psychology, Emotion and Humor 1:17:41

10d ago1:17:41

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Guest Colin Ryan speaks to college-age kids nationwide and shares humorous anecdotes to help them grapple with money. He also encourages parents to see their children as the heroes of their financial stories, understand their kids' unique perspectives and personalize conversations to foster connections. During his podcast appearance, Colin and host…

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Episode 238 - We've Had a Change of Heart! - A Rock-Solid Foundation Part 15 28:43

12d ago28:43

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We've had a change of heart - and so have so many others!! The truth is that nobody is able to belong to God unless they've had a change of heart. Join us as we are in the home stretch of our series, "A Rock-Solid Foundation." As we near the end of the book of Genesis, we will look at the foundational truths that a heart change is necessary if we a…

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Episode 237 - How are Karma, Receiving Your "Breakthrough," and Dream Interpretation Related? - A Rock Solid Foundation Part 14 21:11

18d ago21:11

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In our human understanding of fairness, it makes sense that we get what we deserve - good or bad. Karma is logical. If you do good, good will come to you, and vice versa. It also makes sense to us that when we have suffered and been wronged, yet we continue to be faithful, good, and Godly, that God will reward us by giving us our "breakthrough." We…

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Mark Forbis, Tiffany Matthews and Jeff Harper from AFT Spring Summit 2024 32:03

24d ago32:03

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Sam Kilmer and co-host Stacey Bryant catch up with industry legend Mark Forbis (THL Partners), Tiffany Matthews (Tyfone) and Jeff Harper (Fintegrate) at the AFT Spring Summit 24 to throw down on various topics related to the fintech industry. They discuss their day-to-day experiences, including the challenges and opportunities they encounter, highl…

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Episode 236 - Holding a Grudge & Getting Revenge - A Rock Solid Foundation Part 13 25:43

26d ago25:43

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Genesis Chapters 36 - 38 continues with the story of Jacob, Joseph, and Judah. But they aren't just Bible stories to tell our children. Chapters 36 - 38 are loaded with foundational truths that Christians today need to know and understand. They include: It’s often the wicked who prosper and the righteous who suffer, Holding a grudge will only lead …

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AOA 069: Joe Saul-Sehy's Journey from "Money Disaster" to Raising Money Smart Kids 58:40

1M ago58:40

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Self-professed "money disaster" Joe Saul-Sehy shares his experiences with and insights on raising money-smart kids with host John Lanza. Joe recounts his own credit card debacle, which influenced how he approached money with his twins. He shares how he introduced them to money when they were young, his family's allowance system, his "circling back"…

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Episode 235 - Coveting Breeds Contempt for God - A Rock-Solid Foundation Part 12 37:21

1M ago37:21

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Wanting what we don’t have goes all the way back to the garden of Eden. Coveting, or envy, is known as one of the seven deadly sins. It is the core of every other sin and it breeds contempt for God. How does every sin start - wanting something you don’t have. We aren’t content with what we have been given. Join us as we delve into this foundational…

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Episode 234 - Weak Eyes Will Make You Blind to the Truth of God - A Rock Solid Foundation Part 11 35:12

1M ago35:12

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Many of us have eyes that are getting physically weaker, especially as we get older or spend more time on our computers and phones. But, it's also possible for eyes to be spiritually weak that make us blind to the Truth of God! Join us as we delve into this foundational truth, as well as the truth about angels and how God sometimes turns the tables…

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Episode 233 - We're Being Watched - A Rock Solid Foundation Part 10 25:57

2M ago25:57

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We're Being Watched! And not just by the government, AI, Google, and Facebook. We're being watched by everyone around us: our family, our friends, and everyone else we come in contact with. What does this mean and what do we do with this knowledge that we're being watched? "Join us as we discuss this foundational truth from the book of Genesis, alo…

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Episode 232 - Here I Raise My Ebenezer - A Rock Solid Foundation Part 9 29:05

2M ago29:05

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Ever wonder what the hymn writer meant when he wrote, "Here I raise my ebenezer' here by Thy great help I've come. This is not just a song lyric. It's one of the foundational truths we find in Genesis chapters 22 - 23. Join us for this episode as we delve into this truth as well as the foundational truths that we obey God because God is God, Faith …

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AOA 068: Building Wealth Wisdom: Vince Shorb on Youth Financial Education 55:51

2M ago55:51

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Host John Lanza speaks with Vince Shorb about the importance of financial education, the need for financial literacy programs in schools and the challenges of scaling these programs. They address the underappreciated role of parents in financial literacy education and the importance of teaching kids to save, earn money and control expenses, while h…

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Episode 231 - The Far-Reaching Consequences of Sin - A Rock Solid Foundation Part 8 43:03

2M ago43:03

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Sometimes we think the consequences of our sin is ours to pay alone, but that is far from the truth. Sins have far-reaching consequences. This is just one of the foundational truths we explore in this episode as we delve into Genesis chapters 16 - 21. Join us as we discuss this foundational truth as well as that Doubt Drains Joy, God Makes Us a New…

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Episode 230 - The Best of Men are Men at Best - A Rock Solid Foundation Part 7 37:29

2M ago37:29

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In this episode, we delve into more rock solid foundational truths from the book of Genesis. From Genesis chapters 12 - 15 we see that there is a cost to belonging to God, but also that the reward for belonging to God will be more than we can possibly imagine. We see that the best of men are men at best, that things are not always as they appear, a…

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Erin Simpson, Sue Salecky, Kelly Brown and Nathaniel Harley from AOBA 2024 21:20

2M ago21:20

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The latest Fintech Hustle podcast takes an adventurous spin as we carpool through the desert with fintech rock stars Nathaniel Harley, Kelly Brown, Sue Salecky, and Erin Simpson. Recorded between sessions at banking's premier conference, Acquire or Be Acquired, Sam Kilmer and co-host Al Dominick dig into our guests' conference takeaways to uncover …

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Episode 229 - The Original Great Reset - A Rock Solid Foundation Part 6 32:24

2M ago32:24

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We've all heard of "The Great Reset" that George Soros, Bill Gates, and other liberal elites are trying to orchestrate. And while their intentions are evil, the idea of a reset of mankind is not new. The only one who is capable of and has the right to do a "Great Reset," already has! Join us for this episode as we discuss more rock solid foundation…

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Episode 228 - The Quick Descent into Evil - A Rock Solid Foundation Part 5 28:52

3M ago28:52

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Once sin came into the world, it didn't take long for mankind to plunge into evil. Genesis chapters 4 & 5 are loaded with crucial foundational truths and could leave us with lots of questions- Why was Abel's offering accepted and not Cain's? What do Cain and Abel tell us about humanity? What was the mark God put on Cain? Did God create other people…

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Episode 227 - Where It All Went Wrong - A Rock Solid Foundation Part 4 34:54

3M ago34:54

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All of the foundational truths found in the Book of Genesis are crucial for us to understand, but none are more crucial than the foundational truths found in chapter 3. Chapter 3 of Genesis is where it all went wrong. It's where God's good and perfect creation was left reeling by sin. Adam and Eve's life was absolutely perfect. Why couldn't they ob…

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Samantha Paxson and Nathan Baumeister 53:34

3M ago53:34

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Samantha Paxson from Co-op Solutions and Nathan Baumeister of Z-Suite join Sam and Mary to discuss aligning growth strategies with consumer needs. You'll also get a peek into Samantha's philanthropic journey with Shades Up for Kids, blending personal passion with the credit union ethos. Samantha and Nathan share stories from the trenches on fosteri…

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Episode 226 - Why Am I Here? A Rock Solid Foundation Part 3 28:26

3M ago28:26

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People have been searching for the meaning of life for thousands of years. Greek Philosopher Aristotle, Buddha, Islam, and even pop science culture will give you what they believe the purpose of our life is; but if you want to know what you were created for, ask your Creator! Join us as we continue with "A Rock Solid Foundation," by looking at the …

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AOA 067: Money is a By-Product of Great Work - Featuring Guest Kevin Kelly 55:22

3M ago55:22

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Looking for some fresh perspective on your family's money-smart journey? Kevin Kelly's approaches to finances are sure to be conversation starters. Kevin is the Senior Maverick at Wired, an award-winning magazine he co-founded in 1993. He is also the co-chair of The Long Now Foundation, a membership organization that champions long-term thinking, a…

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Episode 225 - God Speaks! - A Rock Solid Foundation Part 2 36:47

3M ago36:47

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So many are yearning to hear God speak! What so many don't realize is that approxiamtely 6,000 years ago, God spoke and the entire universe came into being; and He has been speaking through His creation and His Word ever since! Join us as we look at more rock solid foundational Truths from Genesis chapter 1. Thanks for tuning in! Be sure to check o…

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Episode 224 - What Was God Doing Before Creation? A Rock Solid Foundation Part 1 36:22

4M ago36:22

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We begin our new series, "A Rock Solid Foundation," where we look at the crucial Truths and doctrines found in the Book of Genesis. Truths that are necessary for our faith and for understanding the rest of the Bible. Every wonder what God was doing before He created the world? Ever wonder where the Doctrine of the Trinity came from since nowhere in…

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Episode 223 - The Marks of a True Christian 32:10

4M ago32:10

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Before salvation, we are enemies of God. We are sinful; haters of God, who have no ability to understand God or His ways. We are dead, and we are worthless. Our every intention is evil because it is not grounded in God. This is what “total depravity” means. But, when God saves us, all of that immediately changes. He gives us a complete positional c…

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Episode 222 - Kids Have Always Been the Target of Evil 38:58

4M ago38:58

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Warning! This episode deals with mature subject matter! Christians cannot bury their heads in the sand and pretend evil doesn’t exist. And that is never more true than when it comes to the war evil has declared on our children. And sadly, this is nothing new. Kids have been the target of evil since the fall. For Christians today, we need to be full…

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Episode 221 - New World Order 35:19

4M ago35:19

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In this episode, we are asking the question, “Are we headed toward a New World Order?” It certainly seems as if the world is globalized in almost every way we can imagine. Does that mean that a New World Order is coming soon? What would it take for global government to be put in place, with a global military? How close are we to having common curre…

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Fintech Hustle: The Flashback Episode 43:20

4M ago43:20

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Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of the FinTech Hustle podcast? This special flashback episode pulls back the curtain as we, your hosts Sam Kilmer, Mary Wisniewski, Ron Shevlin, Al Dominick, and the usually behind-the-scenes Bailee Wishart, journey through our favorite podcast moments, featuring key moments from former guests Kara Parke…

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AOA 066: Grow Massive Money Trees with the Power of Patience - Featuring Guest Will Rainey 55:12

5M ago55:12

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How can parents encourage their kids to harness the power of patience on the money-smart journey? My latest Art of Allowance Podcast guest, Will Rainey, offers parents strategies for teaching investing and saving. Will is an award-winning investment consultant who has advised governments, insurance companies and some of the world's largest pension …

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Episode 220 - A Tale of Two Pastor's Wives 1:03:19

5M ago1:03:19

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We were thrilled to get the chance to sit down and chat with our pastor's wives, Ashley Beldon of Bethany PCA Church in Nottingham, PA, and Laura White of Harvest Church in Carmel, IN. These ladies have a lot in common, but there are some differences. Join us as we discuss the blessings and challenges of being a pastor's wife, parenting, women's mi…

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Episode 219 - Everyone Has a Plan Until They Get Punched in the Face! 28:32

5M ago28:32

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We used a quote by boxer, Mike Tyson, as the title of this episode because who hasn't felt like they've been punched in the face? Who could forget how well things seemed to be going just 4 short years ago in 2019; and then, BAM, 2020 hit! And, along with it so much mayhem, lies, corruption, and fear that we all felt like we were punched in the face…

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AOA 065: How Can Parents Get on the Same Page Financially? With Guest Megan McCoy 55:53

5M ago55:53

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My latest podcast guest, Megan McCoy, offers strategies for partners to address their differences and realign their intentions on a money-smart journey. We also dive into negative financial self-fulfilling prophecies, why financial opposites attract, avoiding financial fights, the power of delayed gratification and the problem with financial educat…

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Episode 218 - UFOs & Stranger Things 26:08

5M ago26:08

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It seems talk about UFO and alien sightings is rampant! Military personnel are even testifying to congress about it. Is there more intelligent and more sophisticated life out there in the universe? What are all of these sightings that so many have witnessed? Have aliens given some humans superior technology and knowledge? Or is it something else en…

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Episode 217 - Are We Spiraling Towards the End? 35:49

5M ago35:49

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You can't go on Social Media, Rumble, or YouTube without seeing countless posts, commentary, and videos professing that we are spiraling towards the end of the world as we know it. Are things worse than they have ever been? Are all signs pointing to Jesus' very soon return? Join us as we delve in! Thanks for tuning in! Be sure to check out everythi…

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Episode 216 - Three Cults that Might Be Flying Under Your Radar 39:29

6M ago39:29

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There are cults that leave no doubt that they are cults, like Scientology. But what about those cults that really seem Christian? Those that claim they use the Bible as their authority, they spout "Christianeze" words and phrases, and even have very Christian-like sounding names for their churches, but underneath all of the smoke and mirrors, they …

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Sarah Howell & Dan O'Malley from JAM Fintop 28:10

6M ago28:10

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Sam Kilmer and co-host Al Dominick are joined by Infinant’s Sarah Howell and Numerated’s Dan O’Malley at the JAM FINTOP Summit in Nashville. The lively unscripted chat explores how to cope with executive naysayers, cultivating courage as a changemaker and promising fintech trends. Al and Sam don't disappoint with their signature style: Pocket squar…

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Episode 215 - Malachi: The Last Word - Majoring in the Minors part 12 31:18

6M ago31:18

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We've reached the end of our series on the Minor Prophets and the end of the Old Testament. After the book of Malachi, God would go silent for 400 years. The next word the people would hear from Him, would be John the Baptist saying, "Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near!" Being the very last words of God for 400 years, makes Malachi a special…

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Episode 214 - Zechariah: Second Chances - Majoring in the Minors Part 11 30:37

6M ago30:37

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In this episode, we delve into the book of Zechariah - the major, minor prophet. While Haggai's prophecy was primarily to Zerubbabel and Joshua, his contemporary, Zeccariah's prophecy is for all the Israelites. God sends Zechariah to His people to give them encouragement to finish the work God has given them to do, and hope in the promises God has …

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AOA 064: Empowering Financially Independent Teens: A Parent's Journey - With Guest Samantha Paxson (And Guest Co-host Robin Taub) 56:59

6M ago56:59

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As your tweens start to get curious about money, are you wondering how to have conversations about what it means, what it’s worth, and what it can do for them? In this special episode, I speak with Samantha Paxson. Sam is trying to raise her 11yo son, Finn, to be money-smart. I heard Sam talk about her son's burgeoning interest in investing (yes, a…

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Episode 213 - Haggai - Relationship in Ruins - Majoring in the Minors Part 10 26:20

6M ago26:20

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We begin looking at the exilic minor prophets beginning with Haggai. When Haggai arrives in Jerusalem, the Temple was still in ruins and had not been worked on for 17 years! Facing opposition, the Israelites decided they would stop working on rebuilding the Temple and instead, get their own houses built, their fields planted, and make themselves an…

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Episode 212 - Habakkuk - "Why, God, Why??" Majoring in the Minors Part 9 26:54

6M ago26:54

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Most of us have probably looked around at the rampant wickedness of people, especially of those who profess to be Christians, and wondered, "Why, God, why?" Why are you letting the evil dominate. When will we see your justice prevail? These were some of the prophet Habakkuk's complaints and questions. And God answered him! Thanks for tuning in! Be …

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Episode 211 - Zephaniah: How Will You Fare on the Day of the Lord? Majoring in the Minors Part 8 28:26

7M ago28:26

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When you read all of the prophetic books together, it can seem like God is saying much of the same things over and over. But that should be a great encouragement to us! God does not change! What He rebuked and reprimanded His people about in Joel are the same things He rebukes and reprimands His people about in Malachi! We don't have to wonder what…

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Tori VanCura-Rutland and Tyler Brantley Live from AFT Conference 15:58

7M ago15:58

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Sam Kilmer is joined by HC3’s Tori VanCura-Rutland and Core10’s Tyler Brantley at the Association for Financial Technology’s conference in Lake Tahoe. There, they dish on the notion of banks becoming utility players, encourage the industry to focus on determining which problems to solve, and more. Sam promises it’s not a body slam round.…

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Episode 210 - Shocking Truths about some Pro-Life Organizations with Guest, Lizzie Marbach 42:27

7M ago42:27

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You may have recently heard the story of Lizzie Marbach who shared a tweet, "There's no hope for any of us outside of having faith in Jesus Christ alone." Lizzie was fired for this tweet, and no, she didn't work for Google or some other woke company. She worked for Ohio Right to Life! That's right, Lizzie was fired from a pro-life organization for …

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AOA 063: An Age-Appropriate Approach to Allowance With the Smart Money Mama - With Chelsea Brennan 57:17

7M ago57:17

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Are you curious about strategies for setting your kids up for financial success from an early age? Chelsea Brennan, founder of Smart Money Mamas, is on a mission to help moms build meaningful wealth without the hustle. As an ex-hedge fund manager turned financial educator, Chelsea now invests in helping thousands of moms heal their money mindset to…

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Episode 209 - Nahum: God's Vengeance on Your Enemies - Majoring in the Minors Part 7 23:14

7M ago23:14

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In the book of Jonah, God calls Jonah to preach judgement on the capital city of Assyria, Nineveh, and call them to repentance. When he does, the entire city - from the live stock all the way up to the king - repents and asks God for forgiveness. God does forgive them and relents of the disaster He was going to bring upon them. The book of Nahum is…

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Emily Steele and John Waupsh Live from Finovate Fall 24:18

7M ago24:18

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By Sam Kilmer

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Episode 208 - Micah - Do What's Right, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly with God, and Wait! Majoring in the Minors Part 6 34:32

7M ago34:32

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In the minor prophetic book of Micah, we get more indictments and judgments against the nations of Israel and Judah. God also has some harsh words for those who lead His people astray with false teaching. Warnings that false teachers today should heed! But our gracious Father doesn't leave His people with no hope. Micah is given restoration promise…

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Episode 207 - Hosea: You Belong With Me! Majoring in the Minors Part 5 25:02

8M ago25:02

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Whether you are a Taylor Swift fan or not, her song, "You Belong With Me," about unrequited love is a perfect title for the minor prophetic book of Hosea. In this book, God, the faithful, wronged husband, pours out His anger on His unfaithful, idol-chasing bride, Israel. This book has so much to teach us about God, Israel, the church, and ourselves…

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Episode 206 - Jonah, the Un-Evangelist - Majoring in the Minors Part 4 32:50

8M ago32:50

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Most of know the story of Jonah, but maybe there's a lot that we missed! And maybe the parts we missed are the most significant parts of the book. The book of Jonah is so much more than a book about a guy running from God who gets thrown into the sea, swallowed by a big fish, was saved by God, and then learns his lesson that you can't run from God.…

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AOA 062: Demystifying the Costs of Sending Kids to College - With Ann Garcia 1:09:14

8M ago1:09:14

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Do you feel overwhelmed by the financial burden that comes with sending your kids to college? Ann Garcia has helped thousands of families -- including her own -- save millions of dollars on college. Ann is the managing partner of Independent Progressive Advisors, a fee-only financial advisor, and the author of How to Pay for College. She's a mom to…

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