Midimaville. A quaint little town on the East Coast. Home to all manner of dark secrets and desires. Detective Thomas Dean Worley shares his cases.
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Where Do Gays Retire is a podcast where we help you in the LGBTQ+ community find a safe and affordable retirement destination. Join Mark Goldstein as he interviews others who live in gay-friendly places around the globe. Learn about the climate, cost of living, the LGBTQ + community, healthcare, crime and safety, and more.
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Meet Debbie and Travis Beanstalk, your average, run of the mill mother-son combo on the search to find a new step-dad, hoping to turn their dynamic duo into a trio. Each week a new suitor will do their best to swoon Debbie and Travis in the hopes of joining the family. Will they ever find their happily ever after? Tune in each week to find out! Who's Your Daddy is a completely improvised podcast. If you like us, you can Venmo us! @whosyourdaddypodcast
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Mark DeLancey, a man of many accomplishments, is the Executive Director of the Salisbury, Maryland, PFLAG chapter. At 61, he is a retired Marine, a prominent LGBTQ leader, a Triplet, a world record holder, an Artist, a Horror Film buff, a Theatre enthusiast, a part-time gardener, and a recovering Gen X/Boomer cusp baby. Mark's unique perspective on…
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Athens, Greece with Steve Gantzos and Ken Cook
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Summary Athens, Greece is a vibrant city with a rich history and modern amenities. It offers a mix of ancient ruins, world-class museums, delicious food, and lively nightlife. The city is known for its welcoming LGBTQ+ community, with a gayborhood in the Ghazi neighborhood and a variety of gay-friendly establishments. Both expats and locals find it…
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Oloron Sainte-Marie, France with Mykle Flatley
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Mykle Flatley and his spouse Doug moved from Phoenix, Arizona to Oloron Sainte-Marie, France in 2021. They chose Oloron Saint-Marie because of its climate, affordability, and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and Spain. Michael, who is a dual Irish and American citizen, obtained Irish citizenship 20 years ago, which made moving to France easier. The …
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with Nancy Schneider
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Summary Nancy Schneider, a Philadelphia retiree shares her experience of retiring in the city. Philadelphia is located on the East Coast of Pennsylvania, with easy access to New York City, Washington DC, and the Jersey coast. The city has a temperate climate and offers a variety of quick getaways, including New York, the Jersey Shore, and nearby ga…
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Renato is a Bolivian entrepreneur who currently resides in Madrid. He has a passion for languages and has found a way to make money from it. In addition to being multilingual, he also has a fondness for the arts, particularly pottery and music. He played in the orchestra of his city in Bolivia and Spain for approximately 5 years. Renato was born in…
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Rebecca McLaughlin wraps us the season by answering questions asked by listeners!Questions Covered in This Episode: What does the Bible say about what it is to be a woman? Can we define it across all cultures and time? I have a daughter who has drifted from the faith as she embraced LGBT and has now been with a girl for 3 years and they are talking…
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Can We Speak The Truth in Love? with Kyle Worley
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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Kyle Worley to discuss how Christians are called to interact with others.Questions Covered in This Episode: Where does the ethos of discussing truth with grace to others with differing opinions or ideas come from? Why is there a difference between what Christians are called to (Colossians 3) and the way they live and…
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands with Jeremy Bierbach
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Frontiers of Equality in the Development of EU and US Citizenship Author: Dr Jeremy B. Bierbach Jeremy Bierbach (1975) is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Georgetown University in Washington, DC, in 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in linguistics, Jeremy worked as an IT specialist for several years. In 2001, Jeremy emigr…
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Why Have Americans Stopped Going to Church? with Michael Graham
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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Michael Graham to discuss why Americans have stopped going to church and Questions Covered in This Episode: How did you become a Christian? How did you become interested in “The Great Dechurching”? What is the history of American church attendance? What happened from the height of attendance in the 80s to now? What p…
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God’s Call to Care For Refugees with Karyn Becker
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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Karyn Becker to discuss how we are called to care for refugees and the practical ways we can do so.Questions Covered in This Episode: What is design thinking? As you started out helping refugees, did you think through it in design thinking? How has your faith in Jesus motivated you to spend time with refugees? Can yo…
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Malta, with Eric Tenin and Michael Salone
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Eric is French, born and raised in Paris where he lived and worked as a business journalist until Michael and he left for Malta. Michael is American by birth (born in Hollywood, Florida) and became French while living in Paris. An HR Executive for 2 very large conglomerates, Michael has moved around a lot for his companies and traveled the world. H…
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Is Motherhood a Blessing or Burden? with Julie Ferrell
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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Julie Ferrell to discuss motherhood.Questions Covered in This Episode: How did you reflect on motherhood before you were a mom? What would you say to the people who think motherhood is a burden? What would you say to the people who think motherhood is a woman's highest calling? What does it mean that the act of mothe…
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Does The Bible Affirm Same-Sex Relationships? with Rachel Gilson
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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Rachel Gilson to have a conversation about whether the Bible affirms same-sex relationships.Questions Covered in This Episode: Can you share your story? What is the most common question about what the Bible says about relationships? What would you say to someone who asks how a loving God could be against relationship…
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Albuquerque, New Mexico with Pamm Meyers
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pamm meyers pamm meyers is, storyteller, dynamic leader and advocate dedicated to fostering prosperity within the LGBTQIA community through business innovation and social advocacy. With a multifaceted background, pamm has become a trailblazer in various fields, leaving an indelible mark on New Mexico’s LGBTQIA and business communities. As CEO of Go…
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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Sam Allberry to discuss what it means to have union with Christ.Questions Covered in This Episode: What does it mean that Christians are united with Christ? How does union with Christ bring Christians together? How does the Bible describe Christian friendship? What does union with Christ mean for our desire to sin? W…
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An Ex-Muslim's Guide to Christianity with Kenza Haddock
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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Kenza Haddock to share her story of how Jesus changed her life.Questions Covered in This Episode: Tell us about your life story. Was your identity tied to being a Muslim? What changed when you moved to the US? What does “the end times” mean for a Muslim? What does it mean for a Christian? How did you know it was Jesu…
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Rick retired on Dec 31 2023 with 35 years and 21 Emmy Awards under his belt as a producer, writer, and director. He began his work as a public service when he was elected as Dane County WI County Board Supervisor for which he will aim for reelection on 4/2/24. He is an advocate for the disenfranchised serving as a CASA volunteer in 3 states, as co-…
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God, Lie Detectors, & The Multiverse with Tom Rudelius
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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Tom Rudelius to discuss Tom’s story, the probability of the multiverse, belief in God, and where hope can be found in suffering.Questions Covered in This Episode: How did you become a Christian? How did you originally tie science and academics with your faith once you became a Christian? What areas and topics are you…
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Reforming Criminal Justice With Matthew Martens
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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Matthew Martens to discuss if Christianity can help reform the criminal justice system. Questions Covered in This Episode: What is the quick summary of what you are proposing in this book? What does Christianity have to do with the criminal justice system? Why does Christianity have a proposal for reforming the crimi…
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Salt Lake City, Utah with Dwayne Atkinson
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Dwayne was born/raised in the northern Utah area (Ogden, north of SLC) and also spent time in southern California (Oxnard) He was educated in Utah through high school, and went to Weber State University, majoring in Architecture, but discontinued his education. Raised in the area's predominant religion (Latter Day Saints, Mormon) Served a church mi…
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What Kind of Love Does Jesus Call Us To? with Vermon Pierre
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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Vermon Pierre to have a conversation about how God's love for His church deepens our love for each otherQuestions Covered in This Episode: What does your day-to-day life look like as a pastor? How did you become a Christian? What draws you to Christian community? What ethnic background was the church you grew up in? …
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Can A Scientist Believe In The Resurrection? With Ian Hutchinson
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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Ian Hutchinson to discuss the relationship between science and the Christian faith.Questions Covered in This Episode: What is your scientific research on? When did you become a Christian? Is there a contradiction between the Christian faith and science? How would help someone who thinks miracles are not plausible? Wh…
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"Meet Kurt Becker, a seasoned public health professional with a rich journey of dedication and impact. Originally from Ithaca, NY, Kurt earned dual degrees in broadcasting and developmental psychology from Tompkins Cortland Community College. After moving to Las Cruces, New Mexico, he finished courses at New Mexico State University and graduated fr…
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Crossfit and Christianity with Irwyn Ince
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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Irwyn Ince to have a conversation about CrossFit, Jesus, and where his hope is found. Questions Covered in This Episode: How did you get into CrossFit? Tell us about the community aspect of Crossfit. How did you become a Christian? How did becoming a Christian change your way of thinking? How does the history of race…
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Why Does God Let Us Suffer? with Vaneetha Risner
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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Vaneetha Risner to discuss her life story and what God has taught her through suffering. Questions Covered in This Episode: Can you share a little of your life and how you became a Christian? What happened once you became a Christian? Has suffering helped you set your eyes on the future hope we have as Christians? Gu…
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Saugatuck/Douglas, Michigan With Kevin Putnam
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Kevin grew up in the Detroit area. He attended college at Wayne State University and acquired his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Entrepreneurship. He started working with McDonald’s Restaurants as a franchisee in 1988 as an hourly crew person and worked his up to Director of Operations and Managing Partner. He has a great life partner…
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Why Doesn't God Save Everyone? with Gray Sutanto
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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Gray Sutanto to have a conversation about why God doesn’t save everyone.Questions Covered in This Episode: Can you give us a 60 second overview of your life? When you were 12, what made you turn to atheism? When you were 17 what made you turn to Jesus? Why doesn't God save everyone? Are human beings fundamentally goo…
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How Can I Find Contentment? with Elizabeth Woodson
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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Elizabeth Woodson to discuss how following Jesus is better than you could possibly imagine.Questions Covered in This Episode: How would you explain what the gospel is for those who don’t know? What inspired you to write “Embrace your Life,” what is it about? What story is the bible telling us? How does our story eith…
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Chicago, Illinois With Marc Goldberg
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Marc Goldberg Dog Trainer and author Marc Goldberg had his first paying client while still in junior high school and printed his first business card in 1975 at the age of 17. Marc first competed in an American Kennel Club obedience ring at age 12 with his first dog, a Sheltie named Gus. They won High in Trial, beating out nearly 100 dogs and they w…
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Is Euthanasia Wrong or Kind? with James Eglinton
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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by James Eglinton to have a conversation about the arguments for and against euthanasia, how Christians should think about it, and where our hope can be found.Questions Covered in This Episode: What is euthanasia? What is this conversation about? How does it connect to The Great British Bake Off? Why might people be in …
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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Justin Brierley have a conversation about if people are still asking if God is dead and why.Questions Covered in This Episode: Are people still asking if God is dead? What is driving that? Where do people tend to get stuck when they try to answer this question? How does the Christian heritage of our culture show the …
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Las Cruces, New Mexico with Michael Stracener
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Dr. Michael Stracener is currently a Visiting Professor in social welfare policy at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He has 40-plus years’ experience as a clinical social worker and doctor of public health, retiring to Las Cruces in 2021 from Federal service with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Stracener is marrie…
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Does History Discredit Christianity? with John Dickson
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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by John Dickson to discuss if history discredits Christianity.Questions Covered in This Episode: Why are the core Christians's beliefs not surprising to a first century Jewish rabbi, known as Jesus? When were the Gospels written and how can we be sure? What about the claim that Jesus is God in the flesh, where is the ev…
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Why Doesn't God Make Himself Obvious? with Gavin Ortlund
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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Gavin Ortlund to answer the question; why doesn't God make Himself more obvious?Questions Covered in This Episode: Why doesn't God make Himself more obvious? What is divine transcendence? How does the incarnation affect this conversation? How is Jesus the image of the invisible God? Why would God use sinful humans to…
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National Capital Region - District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia (DMV) with Jim Hansen
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Jim Hansen He was born in Pensacola, Florida in 1965 and raised in a military family. By the time he graduated from high school in 1983 in Newport News, Virginia, he had attended 9 different elementary and secondary schools. He can legitimately say he has lived in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, …
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Hey there! Get ready for an exciting season where we're going to talk about some big questions that people have about Christianity. Every Tuesday, we'll dive into topics like why God isn't more visible, what Christianity says about love and relationships, and how science and faith can fit together. We'll discuss if things like resurrection and euth…
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Ericeira, Portugal with Roxana Bellia
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Roxana Bellia Growing up in Buenos Aires in the 60s, the adventure and quest for new economic opportunities took my parents to the vibrant city of New York. This was amidst the tenuous and fragile government that was later to succumb to a dictatorship. Despite having grown up with a cosmopolitan mindset and bicultural orientation, California became…
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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (Refresh) with Herschel Weisfeld
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Herschel Alan Weisfeld was born March 14, 1961, in McAllen, Texas along the southern border just across the Rio Grande River from Reynosa, Mexico, and graduated from public school in 1979. While in high school he studied real estate and received his Texas Real Estate salesman’s license as soon as he turned 18 and his Real estate broker’s license at…
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Rebecca McLaughlin walks through the birth, life, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus, and why it is significant for us today.Resources Mentioned: Luke 1-2, Matthew 1, 28 Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website. Follow Us: Instagram | TwitterOur Sister Shows: Knowing Faith | The Family Discipleship Podcast | Starting…
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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by her friend, Justine, who recently got baptized to answer some questions submitted by listeners!Questions Covered in This Episode: Do you have any advice for a first-time mom trying to keep up and stay connected to the church during the first six weeks? Any thoughts on how to practically lead a discipleship group for …
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La Barra, Uruguay with Elaine Zito and Cynthia Richards
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Elaine Zito was born in Chicago and raised in Elk Grove Village until her family moved to Southern California. She graduated from UCSD in San Diego and received her Political Science degree with an emphasis in Latin American Politics. During her tenure at UCSD, she had the opportunity to study in Mexico City. This is where she discovered her love f…
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Where Did The Bible Come From? with Susan Lim
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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Susan Lim to discuss her new book, “Light of the World.”Questions Covered in This Episode: Where did the Bible, specifically the New Testament, come from and how is it reliable today? What is an Apostle? What was the process for deciding what was included or not included in the Bible? How do the gospels show Jesus as…
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Is the Bible’s Message Relevant Today? with Glen Scrivener
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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Glen Scrivener to have a conversation about the gospel of Jesus.Questions Covered in This Episode: Can you tell us about your new book? Can you articulate the gospel in 30 seconds? What is the overall story of the Bible and how does it connect to us today? How is it right for one man to pay for the sins of other peop…
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El Pescadero, Mexico with Lew Gallo
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Born in Anaheim, California, Lew Gallo, and his family moved to the San Francisco area when he was nine years old. The move was not unfamiliar to Lew and his siblings. His parents were known to take Sunday drives. As it would get later in the day and no sign of his parents, Lew’s oldest sister would start to cry but Lew was filled with excitement. …
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Do We Live in a Post-Christian World? with Andrew Wilson
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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Andrew Wilson to have a conversation about his book “Remaking the World.”Questions Covered in This Episode: Can you tell us what your new book is actually about? How might the line, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal” otherwise be known? What would you say to someone who understa…
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What If I Don’t Feel Thankful? with Hannah Anderson
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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Hannah Anderson to have a conversation about the book of Ecclesiastes.Questions Covered in This Episode: What is the context of the book of Ecclesiastes? In the first verse, the word “preacher” is a complex word in Hebrew, can you help us understand that? What can we gather from Ecclesiastes 3:1-8? What would you say…
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Uvita, Costa Rica with Joe Studer and Keith Foley
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Keith and Joe moved to Costa Rica after many years of living in Arizona. They have been together for 16 years. They both had a dream of living in Costa Rica and running a small hotel. 3 years ago, they finally made it come true, finding the perfect hotel in Uvita Costa Rica. They sold their home in Arizona and bought Nature’s Edge Hotel in March 20…
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Can a Historian Believe in the Resurrection? with Molly Worthen
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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Molly Worthen to discuss how Jesus can transform the life of an academic.Questions Covered in This Episode: What is your story of how you became a Christian? What were the main barriers from keeping you from becoming a Christian? Can you share about your conversation with J. D. Greear? What pieces of evidence were yo…
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Why Are There So Many Rules in Christianity? with Jen Wilkin
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Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Jen Wilkin to have a conversation about the ten commandments and why they are important to us today.Questions Covered in This Episode: What did you want to be when you grow up? What is an image bearer? Where do the ten commandments fit into the story of the Bible? Tell us about the first command and why it is at the …
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Hilo, Hawaii with Richard Ostreicher and Bob Sleasman
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Richard Ostreicher was born in Plainview, New York, and began his professional career at the Yale School of Drama and Yale Repertory Theatre. He went on to be the first Managing Director of the Portland Stage Company, Maine’s first resident professional theatre. The early 80s HIV/AIDS crisis inspired him to partner with NYC-based pioneers in HIV/AI…
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