City of Refuge Fellowship is a community of people in Burlington City New Jersey seeking to be agents of change, vessels of God's glory, and ministers of unity in our community. We desire to be led by the Holy Spirit, devoted to the Body of Christ, and servants to our community. Through prayer, obedience to the Word of God, worship and servanthood we believe that we can fulfill the calling to be Ambassadors of Christ and ministers of reconciliation. Join us in our weekly podcast for messages ...
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We are all captivated by the "Overnight Success" story, but really that success is built on weeks, months, and even years of preparation. Our hope is that this podcast gives our guests a chance to share their story while simultaneously giving the listener an opportunity to appreciate all the hard work and attention to detail that our guests put into their preparation. Who knows, while listening you might learn something that you can apply in your own preparation that will help you elevate yo ...
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Episode 44: Jesus Is Better | Mount Zion | Hebrews 12:18-24
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This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, pastor Abie Kulynych discusses the final great announcement that Jesus is better, “Mount Zion.”
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Episode 43: Jesus Is Better | Consider Jesus | Hebrews 12:1-2
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Jesus Is Better | Consider Jesus | Hebrews 12:1-2 This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, our Discipleship pastor Joanne DiLeo talks about Jesus as the center of our faith and trust.
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Episode 42: Jesus Is Better | The Reward | Hebrews 11:39-40
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This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, our speaker Jonathan Cornelius discusses “The Reward” find in Christ for those who endure.
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Episode 41: Jesus Is Better | The Substance | Hebrews 11:1-3
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Jesus Is Better | The Substance | Hebrews 11:1-3 This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, pastor Abie Kulynych discusses faith and its connection to what has been proclaimed up to this point.…
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Episode 40: Jesus Is Better | You Need Endurance | Hebrews 10:32-39
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Jesus Is Better | You Need Endurance | Hebrews 10:32-39 This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, pastor Abie Kulynych discusses what a follower of Jesus Christ needs to walk faithfully in the Lord.…
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Episode 39: Jesus Is Better | Warnings | Hebrews 10:26-31
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Jesus Is Better | Warnings | Hebrews 10:26-31 This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, pastor Abie Kulynych turns to five serious warnings that come with the revelation that Jesus is better.…
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Episode 38: Jesus Is Better | We Belong to Each Other | Hebrews 10:19-25
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Jesus Is Better | We Belong to Each Other | Hebrews 10:19-25 This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, pastor Abie Kulynych continues the discussion on “The Confidence We Have” by virtue of Christ’s work on the cross and what that mea…
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Episode 37: Jesus Is Better | Let Us| Hebrews 10:19-25
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Jesus Is Better | Let Us| Hebrews 10:19-25 This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, pastor Abie Kulynych continues the discussion on “The Confidence We Have” by virtue of Christ’s work on the cross and what that means for the followe…
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Episode 36: Jesus Is Better | The Confidence We Have | Hebrews 10:19-21
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Jesus Is Better | The Confidence We Have | Hebrews 10:19-21 This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, pastor Abie Kulynych discusses “The Confidence We Have” by virtue of Christ’s work on the cross.…
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Episode 35: Jesus Is Better | Once for All| Hebrews 10:1-18
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Jesus Is Better | Once for All| Hebrews 10:1-18 This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, pastor Abie Kulynych discusses the better nature of Christ’s sacrifice compared to the priests’ daily sacrifices.…
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Episode 34: Jesus Is Better | How Much Greater Is the New Covenant | Hebrews 9:23-28
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Jesus Is Better | How Much Greater Is the New Covenant | Hebrews 9:23-28 This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, our speaker Noah Kulynych discusses just “How Much Great Is the New Covenant” compared to the Old Covenant.…
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Episode 33: Jesus Is Better | The Death that Redeems | Hebrews 9:15-22
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Jesus Is Better | The Death that Redeems | Hebrews 9:15-22 This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, pastor Abie Kulynych talks about a different death, “The Death that Redeems.”
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Episode 32: Jesus Is Better | Jesus Is the Mediator | Hebrews 9:15
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This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, pastor Abie Kulynych reminds us that God does not change and He is who He says He is, and he challenges us with this question, “Will we trust Him?”…
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Episode 31: Jesus Is Better | Jesus Is in the Room | Hebrews 9:1-14
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This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, pastor Abie Kulynych discusses the temporal aspect of everything God has provided leading to the redemption of mankind through Jesus Christ.
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Episode 30: Jesus Is Better | The Reformer of All Things | Hebrews 9:1-10
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Jesus Is Better | The Reformer of All Things | Hebrews 9:1-10 This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, our speaker David Mengi discusses the inevitable change the Jesus Christ brings as “The Reformer of All Things.”…
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Episode 29: Jesus Is Better | The New Covenant | Hebrews 8:8-13
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Jesus Is Better | The New Covenant | Hebrews 8:8-13 This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, pastor Abie Kulynych speaks about what “The New Covenant” is all about.
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Episode 28: Jesus Is Better | Better Covenant | Hebrews 8:7-12
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Jesus Is Better | Better Covenant | Hebrews 8:7-12 This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, pastor Abie Kulynych shows us that throughout the Scriptures God’s way has always been unfolding, better and beyond human comprehension becau…
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Episode 27: Jesus Is Better | We Have a High Priest | Hebrews 8:1-6
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Jesus Is Better | We Have a High Priest | Hebrews 8:1-6 This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, pastor Abie Kulynych argues that we are easily distracted and offers a remedy found in the reality that “We Have a High Priest.”…
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Episode 26: Jesus Is Better | Perfection | Hebrews 8:1-6
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Jesus Is Better | Perfection | Hebrews 8:1-6 This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, pastor Abie Kulynych talks about the “Better Hope” we have in Jesus Christ through the salvation He brought about.…
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Episode 25: Jesus Is Better | Our Foundation| Hebrews 7:26-28
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Jesus Is Better | Our Foundation| Hebrews 7:26-28 This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, our youth pastor Amanda Mackie challenges us with this question, what is your foundation?, as she encourages us to look to Christ “Our Foundat…
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Episode 24: Jesus Is Better | His Perfection | Hebrews 7:11-25
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Jesus Is Better | His Perfection | Hebrews 7:11-25 This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, pastor Abie Kulynych explores Jesus’ Perfection by answering the question, what do you think God’s desire is for your life?…
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Episode 23: Jesus Is Better | We Need A High Priest | Hebrews 7:1-10
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Jesus Is Better | We Need A High Priest | Hebrews 7:1-10 This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, pastor Abie Kulynych argues that we don’t just have a Better High Priest, but that “We Need a High Priest.”…
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Episode 22: Jesus Is Better | We Are His | Hebrews 6:13-20
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Jesus Is Better | We Are His | Hebrews 6:13-20 This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, our speaker Butch Ireland talks about the immutability of Jesus Christ the Son of God and encourages us to place find our confidence in Him alone…
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Episode 21: Jesus Is Better | Let Us Grow Up | Hebrews 5:11-14;6:1-12
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Jesus Is Better | Let Us Grow Up | Hebrews 5:11-14;6:1-12 This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, pastor Abie Kulynych touches on one of the difficult passages of scriptures about salvation and answers the question, “How do we know …
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Episode 20: Jesus Is Better | Let Us Train Our Senses | Hebrews 5:12-14
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Jesus Is Better | Let Us Train Our Senses | Hebrews 5:12-14 This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, pastor Joanne DiLeo invites us to a life of maturity in Christ by learning to “Train Our Senses” to see Jesus, to set our lives on H…
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Episode 19: Jesus Is Better | Have We Become Dull? | Hebrews 5:11
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This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, pastor Abie Kulynych warns us that there is a dander of drifting away and teaches us to moderate our desires so we can learn to be content with God and Jesus Christ His Son.…
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Episode 18: Jesus Is Better | He Is All We Need | Hebrews 5:1-10
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Jesus Is Better | He Is All We Need | Hebrews 5:1-10 This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, pastor Abie Kulynych invites us to understand the office of priesthood so we get to appreciate Jesus as our Better Priest and that in Him w…
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Episode 17: Jesus Is Better | His Grace and Mercy | Hebrews 4:14-16
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Jesus Is Better | His Grace and Mercy | Hebrews 4:14-16 This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, pastor Abie Kulynych invites us to see God’s character in His grace and mercy, and he urges us to consider the cost paid for our sins.…
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Episode 16: Jesus Is Better | He Is Our Great High Priest and Passover Lamb| Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-4
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Jesus Is Better | He Is Our Great High Priest and Passover Lamb| Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-4 This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, David Cohen shows us the beauty as our Great High Priest and Passover Lamb, and how it connects with our…
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Episode 15: Jesus Is Better | He Is Our Better Rest | Hebrews 4:4-13
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Jesus Is Better | He Is Our Better Rest | Hebrews 4:4-13 This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, pastor Abie Kulynych explores two kinds of rest and shows us that Jesus is Our Better Rest.…
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Episode 14: Jesus Is Better | He Is the Rest Hebrews 4:1-3
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Jesus Is Better | He Is the Rest Hebrews 4:1-3 This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, pastor Abie Kulynych exhorts us to enter God’s Rest by doing the work of trusting in Him.
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Episode 13: Jesus Is Better | He Is the Great Exhorter | Hebrews 3:12-19
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Jesus Is Better | He Is the Great Exhorter | Hebrews 3:12-19 This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, pastor Abie Kulynych exhorts us to believe and trust that God is good.
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Episode 12: Jesus Is Better | He Is Worthy of Our Trust| Hebrews 3:7-12
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Jesus Is Better | He Is Worthy of Our Trust| Hebrews 3:7-12 This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, pastor Abie Kulynych teaches us about faith, trust, obedience and salvation in Jesus Christ.…
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Episode 11: Jesus Is Better | He is Better than Moses | Hebrews 3:1-6
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Jesus Is Better | He is Better than Moses | Hebrews 3:1-6 This year, we’re on a series of teachings based on the book of Hebrews and centered on the preeminence of Jesus Christ, “Jesus Is Better.” In today’s sermon, our Discipleship pastor Joanne DiLeo teaches us and compelling us to set our gaze on Him.…
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For Episode 57 of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast I am joined by Valentín Sabella. Passion, Curiosity, and Loyalty are the three words that come to mind when I think of this former teammate. A native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Vale took the road less traveled to professional football and applies the lessons he has learned along the …
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For Episode 56 of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast, I am joined by Deri Corfe. A native of Chester, England Deri is in the fourth season of his professional career and currently plays for Napier City Rovers in New Zealand. Deri shares incredible insight on the trials and tribulations of a young person trying to navigate the profession…
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For Episode 55 of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast my guest is Preston Kilwien. A fifth-year pro currently playing for South Georgia Tormenta in USL League One, Preston's career has taken him through virtually every level of professional soccer in the United States. At every stop along the way Preston has managed to find success large…
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For Episode 54 of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast, I am joined by Sporting Club Lexington Defender and Director of Customer Success for Beyond Pulse, Kaelon Fox. A University of Kentucky and Saint Francis University Business School graduate, Foxy has built his success on consistency, hard work, and always treating people the right wa…
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For Episode 53 of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast I am joined by Jared Odenbeck. Jared is a professional footballer for Ljungskile SK in Sweden's third tier, in addition to working in the consultancy and accountancy fields. Jared is a deep thinker, a top professional, and a great friend and teammate. He's blessed with the unique comb…
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For Episode 52 of "The Separation is in The Preparation" podcast I am joined by Union Omaha center back Luca Mastrantonio. A native of Rome, Luca is in the midst of his third professional season in USL League One. Over the course of the episode, we discuss Luca's beginnings in Italy, the collegiate soccer journey that took him to an NAIA school in …
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We are back! After the first 50 episodes of “The Separationis in The Preparation” podcast I took some time to reflect and recharge. So much gratitude to all those who’ve shared their stories and to all of those who’ve supported and listened. Here’s to the next 50 episodes! For Episode 51 of “The Separation is in The Preparation” podcast I am joined…
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The “Separation is in the Preparation” is back for Episode 50 (!!) with Ben Willis. Ben is a Federal Way, WA native who played as a goalkeeper for two years in the Houston Dynamo organization. A Sounders Academy and Gonzaga Alumni, Ben is currently coaching at the collegiate level for the University of Puget Sound. Ben’s professional career was cut…
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After a long holiday hiatus, the "Separation is in the Preparation" podcast has returned! For Episode 49 my old friend Hossein Ellahi joins me all the way from Gibraltar, where he is a striker for Glacis United of the Gibraltar Premier Division. Hossi was born in Iran and spent the first six years of his life there before his family migrated to New…
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The Sep in the Prep is back for Episode 48 with Professional Basketball player Brynton Lemar. Brynton is a Big West Champion and UC Davis Graduate who is currently plying his trade in Le Mans, France for MSB (Le Mans Sarthe Basket). Brynton started his professional career in Nancy, France but has since gone on to play in Hungary, Poland, Turkey, It…
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For Episode 47 of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast I am joined by Kooper Richardson. Koop is a UC Davis graduate, former offensive lineman for both UC Davis and Sacramento State, and is currently an offensive tackle for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL. Koop won a Big Sky Championship with UC Davis in 2018 and another Big Sky C…
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The "Separation is in the Preparation" podcast is back for Episode 46 with THE Khris Vaughn. KV is a UC Davis alumni and current wide receiver for the Kiel Baltic Hurricanes who play in the GFL, Germany's professional (American) football league. KV shares how he got into the game, insights on the recruiting process, dealing with injuries in college…
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For Episode 45 of "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast I am joined by Sam Rogers. Sam is a professional footballer for Rosenborg BK in Trondheim, Norway who compete in the Eliteserien, Norway's top league. Sam grew up in Seattle, WA and as a 17 year old signed a contract for Sounders 2. Since then Sam's career has taken him a few differen…
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After a lengthy hiatus, "The Separation is in the Preparation" podcast is back! Episode 44 features world triathlete Eva Goodisson. Born and raised in New Zealand, Eva ran track and cross country at UC Davis where she also trained year round with the swim team. After a decorated career at UC Davis which included being named the 2018 Big West Cross …
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The Sep is in the Prep is back for Episode 43 with Byron Dondoyano Jr. Byron teaches second grade in Clark County Nevada, and joins me for a conversation centered around education and his experiences advocating for and serving diverse multicultural communities. Byron shares how his upbringing and experiences have shaped his own personal pedagogy, a…
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For Episode 42 of “The Separation is in the Preparation” podcast I am joined by international opera singer Angel Joy Blue. Angel is one of the most important Sopranos in opera today. In 2019 she starred as Bess in George Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess” performed at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. In 2018 Angel was the first African American Wo…
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