Best Belgrade Podcasts (2024)

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Increase Our Faith (BC 24; Luke 17:5-10) 27:46

2h ago27:46

27:46

Mr. Sen Zorilla exhorts us this evening from Luke 17:5-10. The disciples ask Jesus to increase their faith. In response, Jesus tells them that even a small amount of faith, as small as a mustard seed, can achieve great things, such as uprooting a mulberry tree and planting it in the sea. This passage emphasizes that faith takes hold of Christ’s vic…

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The NEW FreepCast, Episode 16 — Bier on Belgrade CANCELED! Also, Wacipi, mental health, & too many deer! 19:17

4h ago19:17

19:17

By The Free Press Media

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Should You Suffer in This Life (1 Peter 4:12-19) 31:41

1h ago31:41

31:41

Mr. Sen Zorilla exhorts us this morning from 1 Peter 4:12-19. The Apostle Peter encourages Christians to be prepared for suffering, particularly for their faith. Suffering for Christ is framed as something to rejoice in, as it means sharing in His sufferings, which will eventually lead to glory when Christ returns. Peter makes a distinction between…

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The Spirit Protector (Isa. 4:6; BC 27) 35:45

5h ago35:45

35:45

Isaiah 4 presents a vision of hope and restoration following judgment. After describing the devastation of Israel due to sin, the chapter shifts to a promise of renewal for a purified remnant. The "Branch of the Lord," seen as the Messiah, will bring beauty and glory to the land. God will cleanse His people from their sins through judgment and refi…

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The NEW FreepCast, Episode 15 — Music Man Dale Haefner 27:33

4d ago27:33

27:33

Each semester at Minnesota State University, there are a handful of on- and off-campus concerts by world-class musicians. The man behind it all is Dale Haefner, who is currently in his 28th year of helming the MSU Performance Series. In this episode, Dale — who also happens to be a member of a little band called City Mouse — talks about the genesis…

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Discipleship 101: We Don’t Get It (Luke 9:37-49) 33:47

15h ago33:47

33:47

After coming down from the mountain where the Transfiguration occurred, Jesus encounters a crowd, including a man whose son is possessed by a demon. The disciples had tried but failed to cast out the demon. Jesus expresses frustration at the faithlessness of the generation, then rebukes the demon, healing the boy and astonishing the crowd with His …

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[79] Q&A - שאלות ותשובות 41:03

9d ago41:03

41:03

РУ👇// This time, a new episode format - Q&A. I chose 9 interesting questions that listeners sent me, and I'm going to answer them. We'll talk about books in Hebrew, my future plans, and what helps Israelis stay strong even in very difficult times. To get access to the full transcript please consider becoming a member on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠KoFi⁠…

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Moved by the Spirit (2 Peter 1:21; BC 3) 34:01

8d ago34:01

34:01

We might wonder if the Scriptures go beyond their original context. 2 Peter 1:21 makes explicit to us the trustworthiness and divine authority of Scripture. Peter is assuring us that the Bible isn't a collection of human ideas or insights, but rather a divine revelation. The prophets were not just inspired, but moved by the Holy Spirit, ensuring th…

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The NEW FreepCast, Episode 14 — Newly retired Mankato police chief AMY VOKAL!!! 44:15

9d ago44:15

44:15

From undercover drug task force agent to the top job in the Mankato Department of Public Safety, Amy Vokal has seen just about everything in a career that spanned more than 30 years. On this episode she talks about her retirement, changes in the department, navigating the evolving face of Mankato, and how the job of being a police officer has chang…

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The Glory of Suffering (Luke 9:18-36

10d ago

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Peter confesses that Jesus is the Christ, noting that this moment is foundational because one needs to understand Christ for someone to understand their passage into the kingdom. Jesus then goes on to make explicit that he is not a conquering king, but a suffering servant. Jesus’ disciples are called to bear the cross as people united to Christ. Th…

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The NEW FreepCast, Episode 13 — Mankato Community Collage creator JOSH MADSON!!! 34:55

16d ago34:55

34:55

In this episode Robb Murray sits down with the myth, the man, the legend — Josh Madson! Josh is the brains and creative genius behind the now-famous Mankato Community Collage. Josh talks about the project, the unique journey that landed him in Mankato and what's next for his viral, joy-inspiring creation.…

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The Procession of the Holy Helper (John 14:26; 15:26; BC 11) 32:22

16d ago32:22

32:22

John 14:26 and John 15:26 both highlight the role of the Holy Spirit, whom Jesus refers to as the Advocate or Helper. John 14:26 emphasizes that the Holy Spirit will be sent by the Father in Jesus' name to teach the disciples all things and to remind them of everything Jesus has said. This means that the Holy Spirit will guide believers into truth,…

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Fighting the Good Fight of Faith (1 Timothy 6:2-16) 36:43

18d ago36:43

36:43

Paul warns against the dangers of greed and the love of money, which can lead people away from faith and into spiritual ruin. Paul is not condemning wealth itself but the unhealthy attachment to it that leads to worthless pursuits. Paul calls us to pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness, showing how these virtues re…

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UBS’ Amir Vardi on Rate Cuts, CLO Outlook, and Market Volatility 43:16

18d ago43:16

43:16

This week on The Reorg Primary View, Amir Vardi, managing director and head of structured credit for the credit investments group at UBS Asset Management (formerly Credit Suisse Asset Management) joins Reorg’s Hugh Minch to discuss the outlook for the CLO market in the face of a more challenging macroeconomic environment.Vardi discusses the impact …

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Blaspheming the Holy Spirit (Matthew 12:22-32; COD Head 5: Art 6; RE 4) 35:44

28d ago35:44

35:44

Jesus is confronted with a situation where He heals a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute. The Pharisees, seeing this miracle, accuse Jesus of casting out demons by the power of Beelzebul, the prince of demons. The Pharisees are spiritually blind. The pharisees in their religious pride and self-righteousness, are unable to recognize the work…

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The NEW FreepCast, Episode 12 - Prison talk 19:57

30d ago19:57

19:57

In the latest episode of FreepCast Free Press Managing Editor Joe Spear and reporters Brian Arola and Robb Murray discuss the heinous crime and severe sentencing in a recent domestic and sexual assault case. The case, which Arola covered for The Free Press, concluded with a prison sentence of 48 years — longer than any recent case with similar char…

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The Conflicted Kingdom (Luke 9:1-17) 35:16

29d ago35:16

35:16

Jesus sends out the twelve disciples, giving them power to heal and cast out demons. He tells them to preach about God’s kingdom and rely on the hospitality of those who welcome them. If they’re rejected, they should leave and show that the town is excluded from the kingdom by wiping their feet. Luke then mentions that John the Baptist has been kil…

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Jim Schaeffer on Market Volatility, Dividends & Liability Management 37:53

28d ago37:53

37:53

This week on The Reorg Primary View, Reorg's Katherine Schwartz speaks to Jim Schaeffer of Aegon Asset Management, where Jim is the global head of leveraged finance and serves as a portfolio manager for the various leveraged finance strategies. They discuss the recent volatility in markets, how anticipated rate changes might affect the market and M…

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God the Spirit (Belgic Confession Art. 11; Acts 5:1-11) 30:06

1M ago30:06

30:06

In Acts 5:1-11, Ananias and Sapphira are a powerful illustration of the Holy Spirit's divinity and the seriousness of lying in the Lord’s presence. Peter confronts Ananias, pointing out that lying to the Holy Spirit is equivalent to lying to God, underscoring that the Holy Spirit is not just a force but God Himself. We are humbled as we consider th…

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The NEW FreepCast, Episode 11 — The world is watching 'Kato, election coverage 20:00

1M ago20:00

20:00

In this episode of FreepCast, Managing Editor Joe Spear and reporters Holly Marie Moore and Robb Murray discuss the continuing saga of Mankato's favorite son, Tim Walz. Also discussed: recently published and upcoming election coverage.By The Free Press Media

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True Hearing (Luke 8:40-56) 33:49

1M ago33:49

33:49

Luke 8:40-56 describes two miracles of Jesus: healing a woman with a long-term illness and raising Jairus' daughter from the dead. The story begins with Jesus returning to a welcoming crowd. Jairus, the leader of a synagogue, asks Jesus to heal his dying twelve-year-old daughter. On the way, a woman who has bled for twelve years touches His garment…

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Insights into European Direct Lending with Patrick Ottersbach 22:19

1M ago22:19

22:19

Join Oscar Laurikka, Deputy Head of Private Credit and Deal Origination at Reorg, as he sits down with Patrick Ottersbach, Head of Macquarie Capital Private Credit in Europe, to delve into the intricacies of European direct lending. In this episode, Patrick talks about the history and evolution of direct lending at Macquarie, the importance of a fl…

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Mohammed Murad of PT Asset Management: H1’24 High-Yield Munis, Deal Criteria, H2’24 Opportunities 32:03

1M ago32:03

32:03

This week on The Reorg Primary View, Reorg's Hoa Nguyen speaks with Mohammed Murad, director of municipal credit research at PT Asset Management about high-yield muni performance in the first half of 2024 and what to expect in the upcoming months. Hoa and Mohammed also discuss criteria for an attractive healthcare or industrial development deal and…

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Christ’s Glorious Rapture (1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11) 34:17

1M ago34:17

34:17

In 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11, Paul addresses the Thessalonian Christians' concerns about the fate of those who have died before Christ's return. Paul reassures the Thessalonians that believers who have died will not miss out on Christ's return. Instead, when Jesus comes back, those who have died in Him will rise first, and then those who are alive …

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[78] A Week in Belgrade - שבוע בבלגרד 37:00

1M ago37:00

37:00

РУ👇// This episode is going to be another travel episode. This time, I would like to tell you about a week-long trip I took with my husband to Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. We will talk a bit about Serbia in general, about some nice things we did on the trip, and also about a few things that surprised us during our visit to the city of Belgrade.…

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The NEW FreepCast, Episode 10 — The writing was on the Walz! Plus, cameras in the courtroom 23:04

1M ago23:04

23:04

On this episode of FreepCast we talk about the only thing anyone's talking about this week: the ascension of our humble coach, teacher, National Guardsman, congressman, governor and now vice presidential candidate: the affable Tim Walz. We also get the inside scoop from photographer Casey Ek on what it's like to photograph a dramatic court hearing.…

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Lord Over the Sea's Warriors (Luke 8:22-39) 32:08

1M ago32:08

32:08

Jesus overcomes the storm showing that the Lord of life is the Lord who is the Word that ordered this creation. The abyss of the sea will not overpower Christ's word. The disciples are to see that their faith and confidence is not a sentimental thing. It is rather having a heart tuned into the conviction that the Lord prevails. Christ moves to the …

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SunPower's Chapter 11 Rumors, MultiPlan's Strategic Moves, and Steward Health's Hospital Closures 9:04

1M ago9:04

9:04

This week SunPower Corp. is preparing to file chapter 11 to pursue in-court asset sales, Steward Health plans to close two Massachusetts hospitals in the absence of viable bids, MultiPlan is working with Guggenheim Securities to explore balance sheet options because of mounting legal battles, and other interesting developments in the restructuring …

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The NEW FreepCast, Episode 9 — Walz-ing his way to VP? 20:21

2M ago20:21

20:21

On this episode we talk about what everyone seems to be talking about: the possibility of Tim Walz being tapped as a vice presidential candidate. We also talk about Bernie Sanders' upcoming visit to Mankato Friday as well as the upcoming sentencing for a vehicular manslaughter case in Mankato.By The Free Press Media

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Superior or Inferior Priestly Intercession (Hebrews 7:23-28) 33:38

2M ago33:38

33:38

The Levitical priesthood, instituted under the Mosaic Law, could not bring perfection or complete access to God. It was always meant to be temporary and preparatory. Jesus is a priest in the order of Melchizedek, not Aaron. Melchizedek's priesthood is eternal and not based on ancestry. Jesus, like Melchizedek, holds His priesthood permanently becau…

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God's Enlightened Family (Luke 8:16-21) 33:37

2M ago33:37

33:37

Jesus uses the parable of the lamp to drive home the principle of hearing the words of Christ. Just as a lamp is not lit to be hidden but placed on a stand to illuminate the room. The fertile soil of the heart is to be tuned into the Lord's purpose eager to live out the Gospel. Jesus then underscores the importance of listening carefully. What we h…

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Javier Garibay Discusses Navigating Unique Challenges of M&A and Commercial Bankruptcy in Mexico 35:02

2M ago35:02

35:02

This week on The Reorg Primary View, Javier Garibay, a senior associate at Mayer Brown in Mexico City specializing in M&A and restructuring, talks with Reorg's Maria Abreu about the challenges in restructuring Mexican companies that have issued bonds governed by U.S. law and are navigating commercial bankruptcy in Mexico, as well as strategies for …

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[77] Israel at the Olympic Games - ישראל במשחקים האולימפיים 29:53

2M ago29:53

29:53

РУ👇//The Olympic Games are the world's greatest sporting competition. Every four years, the whole world watches as athletes from all over the world do amazing things, break records, and win medals. So in this episode we're going to talk about the Olympics, and not just the Olympics, but rather the Olympics from an Israeli perspective. To get access…

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Why the Resurrection? (1 Cor 15:17-19) 34:36

2M ago34:36

34:36

Paul argues that if Christ has not been raised from the dead, our faith is futile, and we are still in our sins. Without Christ's physical resurrection, there's no victory over sin and death, leaving us without hope. For those who have died in Christ, their faith would be in vain. Paul insists that the resurrection is essential because it confirms …

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Why Such Suffering? (Philippians 2:5-11; BC 29) 36:35

2M ago36:35

36:35

Paul calls us to have the same mindset as Jesus, who, despite being divine, didn't cling to His status. Instead, He emptied Himself, becoming a servant and embracing human vulnerability. Christ's obedience went all the way to death, and even death on a cross. Because of this, God exalted Him, giving Him a name above all names, so that every being w…

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The NEW FreepCast, Episode 8-The Dam, the murder, and the photographer 20:36

2M ago20:36

20:36

The latest episode of FreepCast, featuring Free Press Managing Editor Joe Spear, photographer Casey Ed and writer Robb Murray, is now available. This episode discusses the latest news including the homicide in North Mankato, the relocation of the Dam Store to the former Wagon Wheel Restaurant site, North Mankato Fun Days and more.…

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The Kingdom’s Fertile Soil (Luke 8:1-15) 36:34

2M ago36:34

36:34

In the parable of the Fertile Soil, Jesus illustrates how different people respond to the Gospel. The seed represents God's Word, and the various soils depict different hearts. Some hearts are hard, indifferent, and quickly lose the message. Others receive it with joy but lack depth, falling away when difficulties arise. Some hearts are choked by l…

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Navigating Credit Market Storms: Alex Belgrade on Covid, LIBOR, and Altice 26:11

2M ago26:11

26:11

This week on The Reorg Primary View, Alex Belgrade, managing partner at Valitana, joins Reorg’s Hugh Minch to discuss how CLO managers and tranche investors have reacted to periods of volatility in the credit markets. Belgrade discusses strategies that involve a combination of information asymmetry and quick reaction time, with particular focus on …

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No Crete but Christ (Titus 3:5) 30:52

2M ago30:52

30:52

God saved us by His mercy, not our good deeds. The Holy Spirit renews us, showing His grace, not based on what we do. Baptism signifies we belong to God. We don't follow our old ways as Christians. We've been saved from death and raised to new life in Christ.By Pastor Paul Lindemulder

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The NEW FreepCast, Episode 7-Meet Calli Hadler! 20:05

2M ago20:05

20:05

In the latest episode of The Free Press' podcast, "FreepCast," summer intern Callie Hadler talks about being the new kid covering the biggest story to hit the region in years. Hadler, a journalism student from the University of Minnesota, had only been part of the newsroom for a few weeks when she was told to help cover a story that wound up on the…

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No Condemnation in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1-4 LD 5) 34:41

2M ago34:41

34:41

Mr. Roy Kim fills our pulpit as Pastor Paul Lindemulder enjoys a week off.By Mr. Roy Kim

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Man with the Unclean Spirit (Mark 5:1-20) 28:35

2M ago28:35

28:35

We welcome Mr. Roy Kim to our pulpit as Pastor Paul Lindemulder enjoys a week off.By Mr. Roy Kim

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Insights into European Direct Lending with Mike Dennis 22:01

2M ago22:01

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Join us for an exclusive interview with Mike Dennis, the co-head of European Credit at Ares, which manages nearly €70 billion in assets. In this episode, Mike shares his insights on the current state of the direct lending market, the impact of syndicated loans, fundraising challenges, and emerging trends in private credit. Listen to gain valuable p…

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Insights with Jeremy Burton of PineBridge Investments 31:27

2M ago31:27

31:27

This week on The Reorg Primary View, host Katherine Schwartz sits down with Jeremy Burton, a portfolio manager on the leveraged finance team at PineBridge. Together, they delve into the current mood of the high-yield and leveraged loan markets this summer. Key topics include the impact of the upcoming election on new-money issuance, the rise of lia…

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[76] My Favorite Market - השוק האהוב עלי 27:59

2M ago27:59

27:59

РУ👇//There is one place in Jerusalem that I really love and haven't told you about yet. So this time I'm going to talk about the most famous market in Jerusalem - the "Mahane Yehuda" market. In this episode, we will talk about the history of the market, read an interesting text about the market, and I will also tell you why I personally love this m…

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The Circumcision of Christ (Luke 2:21) 30:38

2M ago30:38

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This passage focuses the circumcision and naming of Jesus, which took place eight days after His birth, fulfilling the Law of Moses. This act symbolizes Jesus' full identification with humanity and His submission to God's Law from the very beginning. Naming Him Jesus, which means 'the Lord saves,' foreshadows His mission to save His people from the…

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Why Two Natures? (LD 6; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21)

2M ago

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In 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, Paul explains the transformative power of the gospel and the ministry of reconciliation given to believers. He begins by stating that we no longer view anyone from a worldly perspective, including Christ. If anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation; the old has passed away, and the new has come. Paul emphasizes that al…

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The NEW FreepCast, Episode 6 — The Fentanyl Crisis 21:31

2M ago21:31

21:31

The latest episode of FreepCast features Managing Editor Joe Spear and reporter Brian Arola discussing the growing crisis of fentanyl use. Fentanyl-related deaths have grown steadily the last few years, and Arola has been the reporter called upon most to cover that story. In this episode, Spear and Arola discuss recent cases that have involved fent…

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Unworthy or Ungrateful Recipients? (Luke 7:36-52) 35:43

2M ago35:43

35:43

Jesus dines at Pharisee Simon's house. A sinful woman anoints Jesus' feet with perfume. Jesus responds to the shock of this woman’s attention with a parable about forgiveness and love. Jesus contrasts woman's love with Simon's judgment. Jesus emphasizes grace, forgiveness, and humility. The pharisees respond by judging Jesus rather than submitting …

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The NEW FreepCast, Episode 5 — More flood! When will it end??? 21:59

3M ago21:59

21:59

Free Press Managing Editor Joe Spear and writer Robb Murray discuss yet another week of covering the wettest summer in years. Also covered: What's coming up for Mankato Magazine, which is now in its 20th year.By The Free Press Media

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