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Behind the Scenery

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Hidden forces shape our ideas, beliefs, and experiences of Grand Canyon. Join us, as we uncover the stories between the canyon’s colorful walls. Probe the depths, and add your voice for what happens next at Grand Canyon!
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The Sports Mecca Podcast

Steven Abramo and Sam Hengeli

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A podcast all about sports; from analysis, player interviews, and more. Hosted by Steven Abramo and Sam Hengeli. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steven-abramo/support
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NEW EPISODES DAILY - Take a deep dive into the LAW OF ATTRACTION so that you can activate this elite secret once and for all in your own life. It’s not about what you're leaving behind, it's about chasing the things that really matter…a Life Without Limits. Make the decision TODAY to begin living your best life. Steven Canyon is the author and creator of "Kinetic Belief" - a way of thinking that dives deep into the Law of Attraction and puts you squarely at the controls of your entire existe ...
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Church is Lame

Scott H. Wilder

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Church is not cool. Just ask any teenager. Church in America is broken. Just ask any of the millions of weekly church goers that attend church religiously, yet still feel deeply unsatisfied.What’s wrong? What changed? How did the American church give up its place as the epicenter of community, culture, and charity to the fringes of relevance?Church is Lame explores these questions and offer solutions. Join Mark and Scott on a journey to make the church better by shining a light or the crazy ...
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Steven and Jonathan talk community, pet peeves, friendships and really, anything. Nothing is off limits. Welcome to Lux Hills Gang! DISCLAIMER: This is a personal Podcast/Stream. Any views or opinions represented by the Lux Hills Gang are personal and belong solely to the owner(s) and do not represent those of people, institutions or organizations that the owner(s) may, or may not, be associated with in professional or personal capacity, unless explicitly stated. Any views or opinions are NO ...
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I interviewed Barrett Smith and Graham Sharp of Steep Canyon Rangers. We discussed: Their album Morning Shift / The song "Ghost of Glasgow" / Their very collaborative songwriting and song recording process / The influence new member Aaron Burdett has had on the band / The instrumental "Old Stone House / Handlebars / Chimney Rock” / The dark, intens…
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Explore the parallels of time between the stars and rock formations at Grand Canyon with May 2023 Astronomer-In-Residence, Kevin Schindler. Kevin is the Historian and Public Information Officer at Lowell Observatory, where he’s worked for 28 years. Tune into this where Kevin shares about his time as Grand Canyon’s Astronomer-In-Residence, his insig…
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I interviewed Peter Holsapple of The dB's. We discussed: The re-release of their influential debut album, Stands For deciBels. How he has changed as a musician since the album was first released and how he is the same. "Without The dB's I could not have gotten as far in this business we call music." How growing up in Winston-Salem, NC influenced hi…
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"I know that there are some people who think that if you tell particular stories, like LGBT stories, that that is divisive, but I think given the nature of the culture of the United States and how we have come to be, that each of those strands of narrative are threads in the fabric that make this country strong.” Join us for a conversation with Sup…
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"The Canyon can be incredibly harsh and cruel... It will strip away all of your arrogance, all of your preconceived ideas about who you are, and what you think you have, and how much you think you know. And it will leave you staring at what's left, which in my case was not a lot." In 2015 Kevin Fedarko and Pete McBride set out to hike the length of…
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I interviewed singer-songwriter Stephanie Sammons. We discussed: - Her new album, "Time and Evolution" - The challenge of being an empath and a songwriter - Studying with Jonatha Brooke - "I have a runnning list of interesting observations, things that move me, things that resonate with me" - The lyric "I don't want to die, but I don't want to live…
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Gianna Kneepkens joins the podcast for a 2nd time. In this episode, she talks about recovering from her recent season-ending foot injury, working with WNBA star Kelsey Plum last summer, and growth as a college athlete. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steven-abramo/support…
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Each person connects in different ways to special places in their life. Photographer Amy Martin’s connection to Grand Canyon started before she was even born. Her parents hiked to the bottom of the Canyon when her mom was six months pregnant with her, and again when she was six months old. She’s continued that tradition of going to the canyon with …
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I spoke with singer / songwriter JM Stevens. We discussed: His new album, Nowhere To Land The lyric “I heard you sneaking in / Guess you forgot to WD40 the hinge” The Gibson J45 guitar he wrote about in the song "Cherry Sunburst" Also being the album producer and mixer And more JM Stevens website: https://jmstevens.net/…
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Dr. Larry Stevens has spent over fifty years as a boatman and researcher trying to understand water and life in the Grand Canyon. In this time, he has explored much of the change in important river and spring ecosystems within the desert. On this episode of Behind the Scenery listen as Larry shares observations on insect life, healthy seeps and spr…
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"It's so big and vast and especially in that area by Desert View. That's where we have shrines, and we still observe those shrines during our important religious activities that we have here. It's still connected to us. Every part of that Canyon is a very important part of our religious activities.” Gerald Lomaventema is an award-winning silversmit…
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Bracketologist and blogger Graham Doeren joins the podcast for a 3rd consecutive March. With Selection Sunday being two weeks away, we discuss the potential #1 seeds, bubble teams, risers/fallers, and more for this year's projected NCAA Tournament field. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steven-abramo/support…
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I finally got to do an in-person interview with bassist John Pierce of Toto. We discussed: - How learning to play the drums has influenced his bass playing - Playing with Toto drummer Shannon Forrest - His quest to play less and make each note more meaningful - Sessions with Huey Lewis, Mick Jagger, and Tom Petty - Toto's "With A Little Help From M…
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I interviewed Cassius King of Cassius King and The Downtown Rulers. We discussed: - Their album "Last Call For The Blues" - A dream 25 years in the making - "A giving musician is always trying to make the song better without necessarily standing out." - The wonderfully gritty song "Bettern Man Blues" - How his offstage, behind-the-scenes work influ…
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Former UTSA Roadrunners quarterback Frank Harris joins the podcast. Details: - Retiring from football after 2023 season - His time playing at UTSA for 7 years - Growing up in Texas - Transition into working for UTSA's NIL fundraising nonprofit organization, City Fans 210 City Fans 210 website: https://210cityfans.org/ --- Support this podcast: http…
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ESPN play-by-play broadcaster Mark Neely joins the podcast to analyze the midway point of the 2024 Big 12 men's college basketball season. Details: Most impressive first-year transfers Oklahoma State's historic down year Grant McCasland providing sustainability at Texas Tech Houston Cougars Big 12 favorites? --- Support this podcast: https://podcas…
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What’s it like to ride the rapids of the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park? Join noted geologist, book author, lecturer and guide Wayne Ranney, a veteran of over 100 Grand Canyon river trips, as he is interviewed on all-things Grand Canyon river rafting related. --- TRANSCRIPT: --- ♫ Soft guitar and singing: Wild River (Just Float m…
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Do we really need a Christian Gaming Platform? TruPlay is going to find out.Pastor admits to selling $3.2M in worthless cryptocurrency to Christians. Who is worse? The pastor that steals from the flock? Or the flock who take investing advice from a pastor?An Ohio church is suing a city over not being allowed to house homeless people. What's the poi…
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Steve Physioc makes his second appearance on the podcast. He updates us on his retired life in Colorado, his thoughts of the current state of MLB and college sports, top moments during his 40 years of sports broadcasting, baseball trivia, and more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steven-abramo/support…
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Grand Canyon University has gotten sued by the Federal Government for Deceptive Marketing Practices, Misrepresenting Costs and Operating as a For Profit Company. Pretty easy to see how it breaks the church. Let's talk about how to fix it. You can only heal the things you admit are broken. Join us in our mission and get ad-free episodes by becoming …
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"This is the drier southwest, so it's not surprising this is the place where the effects of climate change are first really coming to a head. Do we pull together as a team? Do we figure out how to adapt? How to be able to balance water use between cities and agriculture, between different states? Or do we fail?" Rob Billerbeck is the Colorado River…
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It was only a matter of time we suppose. Brian and Bobbie Houston have made the official announcement that they're getting back in the saddle. Nobody thinks that putting the guy accused of sexual misconduct, Covering up his dad's crimes and misuse of church funds is a good idea right?Or do they? You can only heal the things you admit are broken. Jo…
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Pope Francis makes it official. Same relationships may now be blessed. Is the Catholic Church next in line for big split? Or is it time for Christian to get over it? You can only heal the things you admit are broken. Join us in our mission and get ad-free episodes by becoming a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/churchislame. Hosted on Acast. See a…
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Once again the Lux Hills Gang boys bring a whole new Christmas song to the masses. Jonathan and Steven ramble on about so many topics that they couldn’t even remember them all. They also do another live title naming so everyone can see how difficult it is. Another fun and funny show. Monstrosity Monstrosity has celebrity guests, deep paranormal dis…
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A supervisor at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and School in Houston allegedly forced an employee to have with him at knifepoint multiple times .This week Mark and Scott talk about how to identify and deal with these predators You can only heal the things you admit are broken. Join us in our mission and get ad-free episodes by becoming a member at …
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What's the best place to see sunset? What do I do if I get stung by a scorpion? What footwear will help me break Jim Walmsley's R2R2R FKT? You ask - we find the answers together! After google-ing what the most common questions people were asking about Grand Canyon in online searches, rangers Kate, Jeremy, and Brendan do their best to answer them. -…
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7,000 churches have left the UMC since the split has been announced. Could this ugly divorce have been avoided? Or at least softened? Scott and Mark give 3 steps to keeping division in your church from being division in THE CHURCH.Promoting Unity in the ChurchLeadership Role in Church ConflictBuilding a Strong Church CommunitySeeking Mediation in C…
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In this episode the Lux Hills Gang reminds everyone what color their trash cans are and why. Steven brags about his free Sunday newspaper and Jonathan takes up reading. They talk about bad habits, food, and missed opportunities. There’s nothing like reminiscing about the coldest place you’ve ever been while chubbing up over cigarettes and coffee. E…
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In this episode the Lux Hills Gang team recap their turkey day adventures. We hear from Jonathan and Steven to find out what they did over the holiday break. The boys talk about the food they ate, slumber parties, and gambling. The perfect recipe for another LHG podcast, enjoy the show gang. Monstrosity Monstrosity has celebrity guests, deep parano…
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🔥 T.D. Jakes Fights Pastors Mental Health Issues | Potters House | Mental Health Crisis! #podcast 🔥Hello, Everyone👏 Welcome to the Church is Lame Channel. I'm back with another amazing video. Today, I'll be talking about a fascinating topic. In this, we are going to discuss why so many pastors are flaming out and leaving ministry. And how T.D. Jake…
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The Lux Hills Gang is back for a discussion about the holidaze. Fresh off of a Friendsgiving with no turkey, Steven talks about how expensive groceries are. The cost of the holiday season is more of a factor now than ever. The boys remind everyone about the upcoming corn hole tournament at Pins N' Pockets. Jonathan updates everyone on his social me…
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Cris Cohen interviews ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro. They discuss: His new album, "Grateful" Playing rock songs on the ukulele versus playing songs written for ukulele "Embrace being a lifelong learner" His cover of Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Have You Ever Seen The Rain?" The challenge of creating loops live during the concert And more Ban…
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Vineyard Anaheim Pastor Alan Scott Stepped down from his superstar celebrity position with little reason or fanfare. Was he the latest in a long line of pastors who can never get enough? Allegations of Narcissism and Spiritual Abuse are flying. Let's talk about how it breaks the church and how to fix it. You can only heal the things you admit are b…
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The Lux Hills Gang is back with another new jam for the people. In this episode Steven and Jonathan discuss the holidays, gifts buying, and stories from the past. The gang present a new social experiment so get your dollar bills ready. After a brief discussion about rabbits, Steven tells stories from his childhood and is reminded of an old friend. …
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Cris Cohen interviews singer-songwriter Danny O'Keefe. They discuss: Having his songs recorded by artists such as Elvis Presley, Waylon Jennings, Jackson Browne, and Alison Krauss How he can "feel sad songs coming before they even get to be songs." His new album, "Circular Turns" And more Danny O'Keefe's website: https://dannyokeefe.com/ --- Bands …
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