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The Gathering Church Podcast provides sermons, special audio messages, and all-new conversations with members of the congregation aimed to help you live the Abundant Life Jesus promised.
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The Political Economy Forum of the University of Washington discusses cutting-edge academic research in the area of Political Economy.
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Join host Peter Varberg as he engages in an insightful conversation with Beto Olmos, a cherished member of the Gathering community recognized for his welcoming spirit as the leader of the hospitality team. In this captivating episode, Beto opens up about his transformative journey — from ascending the corporate ladder in the hospitality industry to…
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Interview: Jen Beitel "Biblical Worldview"
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Join host Peter Varberg as he interviews Jen Beitel, a Gathering member whose journey to ministry leadership is nothing short of inspiring. Jen shares her story of transformation and how she now leads a ministry focused on helping parents and their teenage children establish a biblical worldview. Tune in for insights on faith, growth, and purpose i…
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Interview: Scott Wessell "Navigating Faith" Insights into The Gathering's Youth Ministry
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Embark on an insightful journey as Scott Wessell, our IMPACT and Youth Pastor, opens up in an exclusive interview about the exciting developments within our new youth ministry at The Gathering. Immerse yourself in Scott's personal narrative as he unfolds the profound impact of youth ministry on his faith, offering a unique perspective influenced by…
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Host Peter Varberg interview his father, Paul Varberg, a lifelong missionary in the Philippines who also grew up as a missionary kid there. Join us as Paul shares insight on what it's like to live a life overseas as a missionary and how to serve God within our own sphere of influence no matter where we are.…
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Interview: Daniel Rojas "Christ Collective Church"
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Daniel candidly shares his journey from battling alcoholism to discovering a renewed faith in Jesus. His missionary experiences in Israel and India, meeting his wife Yvette, and establishing a house church all lead to the transformational story behind the new church he's planting, Christ Collective Church.…
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In this episode, Prof. James Long speaks to Prof. Wendy Wong of the University of British Columbia about her new book: "We, the Data: Human Rights in the Digital Age".
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Fritz shares his journey from growing up in Alabama, to joining the marines, how he met his wife, to his faith story of shifting his perspective from seeing Christianity as a list of things that he had to do, to a personal relationship with Jesus based on grace.By The Gathering
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Interview: Charissa Sutliff "Christ Centered Body Image"
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Join us as Charissa shares her inspiring journey from being a fitness coach and professional bodybuilder, to discovering Jesus and establishing a ministry centered on a Christ-driven approach to body image. Charissa's story reveals her profound journey of uncovering her true identity anchored in Christ and igniting a compelling call for others to e…
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Join us on Sal's incredible journey from a challenging childhood, entrepreneurial middle school days, and single parenthood to finding love, faith, and a spiritual home at The Gathering. It's a story of divine pursuit and unwavering love from a steadfast, unfailing Father.By The Gathering
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Get ready to dive into Phil's incredible journey – from growing up in church and just going through the motions, to having his faith ignited by seeing his roommate live out his Christian beliefs, to experiencing God through genuine community, and continuing to live out his faith among friends and neighbors.…
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Join Alanna Sullivan as she interviews her very own mother in law, Deb Nore, as she shares her journey from her early days in the church, stepping away, years of soul-searching, battling an abusive relationship and illnesses, to starting fresh in San Diego during the covid pandemic.By The Gathering
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Book of Philippians Class with Becky Friberg
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A conversation on joy, how to study the Bible, and accountability through community.By The Gathering
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Spiritual Disciplines Class with Peter Varberg
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Aeron Sullivan interviews Peter Varberg about his “Spiritual Disciplines” class. We hope this episode encourages you to pick a spiritual discipline and see how God transforms your life.By The Gathering
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Impact Big Bible Overview Class with Aeron Sullivan
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Welcome to the Gathering Podcast. Today we will be continuing our series on the Impact School of Discipleship as I interview one of Impact’s teachers, Aeron Sullivan, about his class “Big Bible Overview.”By The Gathering
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Welcome to the Gathering Podcast. This podcast is all about you experiencing the abundant life that Jesus promised. We do this through stories, teachings, and testimonies about God’s unyielding faithfulness. Today we are introducing a new series focused on the Impact School of Discipleship. We’ll be interviewing different teachers to let you crash …
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#91 - Regulation of Sexual Practices in the US - w/ Feler Bose
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In this episode, Feler Bose of Indiana University East School of Business and Economics speaks about the regulation of sexual practices in the US.
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#90 - Pitfalls of Democratization - w/ Jorge Rojas-Vallejos
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In this episode, Prof. Jorge Rojas-Vallejos of Universidad Andres Bello in Chile discusses ongoing political reforms in Chile.
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#89 - Digital Media, Elites, and Masses - w/ Martin Gurri
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In this episode, former CIA Media analyst and author Martin Gurri describes how digital technologies have maybe irreversibly changed the information landscape, with profound implications for governance.
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#88 - Venture Capital Investment in Green Tech - w/ Nick de la Forge
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In this episode, Nick De La Forge describes the approach and practice of German Venture Fund Planet A Ventures, of which Nick is a co-founder.
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#87 - Is Technology Value-Neutral? - w/ Boaz Miller
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In this episode, Boaz Miller of Zefat Academic College discusses to what extent technologies have values embedded in them and what political insights can be gleaned from that.
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#86 - How Social Scientists Reshaped US Foreign Policy-Making - w/ Daniel Bessner
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In this episode, Prof. Daniel Bessner of the University of Washington discusses his 2018 book "Democracy in Exile", describing the crucial impact that social scientists had in reshaping political institutions during the early Cold War period. This is a fascinating history of the creation of the US think tank ecosystem, the sidelining of majoritaria…
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#85 - The Diploma Divide - w/ Joan Williams
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In this episode, Prof. Joan Williams of the University of California, Hastings, speaks about her new initiative: The Diploma Divide, arguing that Americans must grapple with the realities of economic class differences and their political impacts.
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#84 - Book Review: Technopoly by Neil Postman - w/ Wittstock and Menaldo
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In this episode, Victor Menaldo and Nicolas Wittstock discuss the 1992 book "Technopoly - The Surrender of Culture to Technology" by Neil Postman.
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#83 - How much longer can the US Dollar stay on top? - w/ Herman Mark Schwartz
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In this episode, Herman Mark Schwartz of the University of Virginia discusses why the US Dollar has remained the central world currency despite the fact that the US is persistently running current account deficits
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Welcome to the gathering podcast; this podcast is all about helping you experience the abundant life that Jesus promised. We do this through stories, teachings, and testimonies about God’s unyielding faithfulness. As you probably could tell, the podcast team is taking a break for the summer, but we have a special episode we wanted to release leadin…
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#82 - Labor Unions and Corporate Revolutions - w/ Bella Wright, Asher Goldstein, and Weston Beckmann
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In this episode, UW undergraduate students Bella Wright, Asher Goldstein, and Weston Beckmann speak to host Nicolas Wittstock about the current state of US labor unions, recent efforts to unionize at Starbucks and Amazon, as well as applications of game theory in these contexts.
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#81 - Finance and Clean Energy - w/ Brett Christophers
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In this episode, Prof. Brett Christophers of Uppsala University speaks to host Nicolas Wittstock about the difficulties of obtaining financing for clean energy projects despite recent cost reductions of renewables.
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Testimony: Ivan Ortega with special guest Linda from Miracle 139
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Today Peter Varberg interviews Ivan Ortega. You have seen Ivan around on any given Sunday, but if you haven’t had a chance to get to know him, he has a fascinating story and powerful testimony. Today Ivan dives deep into faith, autism, and the redemptive power of Jesus. We also have a special guest join Ivan, Linda Martin, President of a ministry c…
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#80 - Human Trafficking in the US - w/ Rachel Castellano and Ryan Goehrung
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In this episode, host Nicolas Wittstock speaks to Rachel Castellano and Ryan Goehrung, both PhD Candidates in the Political Science Dept. at the University of Washington, about their work on Human Trafficking in the US. In a recent paper, Rachel and Ryan explore the T-Visa program, intended to offer survivors of human trafficking a form of legal re…
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This week your host, Alanna Sullivan, interviews Kelsie Kinden. Kelsie formerly served in the US Navy and has her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Many of you probably know Kelsie, and if you haven’t met her, I am sure you would recognize her as she has been attending The Gathering from the beginning. Today though, we hear Kelsie’s vulnerable test…
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You have probably seen him on drums almost every week in worship, and you even see him up front leading worship from time to time. But do you know Scott Bergen’s story? Well today Peter Varberg dives into Scott’s testimony with Scott to discover how he met the Lord, where his love of music comes from, and for the heart and vision God has given Scot…
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In this episode, Morgan Wack speaks to Prof. Chris Blattman of the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago, discussing the roots of war and paths to peace, which Blattman writes about in his recent book: "Why We Fight".
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#78 - The Franchise Economy - w/ Mark Schwartz
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In this episode, Prof. Mark Schwartz of UVA discusses the cause of reductions in US economic growth since 1970, arguing that industrial organization plays a key role.
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#77 - Silicon Valley and the Origins of US Big Tech - w/ Margaret O'Mara
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In this episode, Prof. Margaret O'Mara of the University of Washington discusses the origins and workings of the US Tech industry - in reference to her 2019 book: The Code - Silicon Valley and the Remaking of America.
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Sharing your Testimony with Mary Ann Mariani
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Through the end of this season, we will hear testimonies from our congregation members, young, old, and everywhere in between. At the beginning of this series, Peter Varberg gave a short introduction on how to give your testimony. We aren't just sharing the power of others' testimonies through this series but also trying to help equip you to share …
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Welcome to the gathering podcast. Last week we heard an interview between host Peter Varberg and one of our members David Alvarado. It was a vulnerable conversation around addiction and, most importantly, the victory over sin achieved through Jesus. This week, we hear from Shelley, whose walk, while coinciding with Dave in over 30 years of marriage…
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#76 - China Goes Green? - w/ Judith Shapiro and Yifei Li
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In this episode, Prof. Judith Shapiro of American University and Prof. Yifei Li of NYU Shanghai discuss their book "China Goes Green: Coercive Environmentalism for a Troubled Planet?". Here, the authors discuss the varied impact of environmental policies under authoritarian government - and seek to evaluate the prospect of and rationale behind Chin…
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This week Peter Varberg had the opportunity to interview David and Shelly Alvarado. David and Shelly have been married for over 30 years, so their testimonies are very tied together. However, they both have their unique walks with the Lord, so we’ll be hearing from them individually. This first week, we hear from Dave, whose testimony echoes the ma…
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#75 - US Income Inequality Reconsidered - w/ Vincent Geloso
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In this episode, Prof. Vincent Geloso of George Mason University discusses historical US income inequality, the "U-Curve", and whether our thinking about income inequality should be reconsidered in the face of new evidence.
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Over the next four months, we will hear testimonies from many of our congregation members, young, old, and everywhere in between. This week we hear from Charlotte Gore. She has a fascinating and challenging growing-up story. Charlotte also has a remarkable testimony around God’s provision throughout her life, which has not been an easy road. We are…
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#74 - The Promise of Access - w/ Daniel Greene
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In this Episode, Prof. Daniel Greene of the University of Maryland speaks about his book "The Promise of Access", which evaluates the attraction of simple technological fixes to complicated social problems like poverty in the United States.
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All testimonies are powerful and God-honoring, but sometimes we can use a little extra help expressing them. Over the last two weeks, we've heard powerful and vulnerable testimonies from Lisa Pigeon and Ted Son. And for the rest of the season, we'll be continuing to feature testimonies from the congregation members of the gathering. Maybe even incl…
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Last week we kicked off with Lisa Pigeon, a must-listen if you haven’t heard. It’s a story of betrayal and healing. Today we hear from Ted Son, who has found himself on the other side of a betrayal, but the Lord’s faithfulness is no less present and no less powerful. Our host Peter Varberg explores the topic of personal addiction with Ted, an issue…
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#73 - The Profit Paradox - w/ Jan Eeckhout
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In this episode, Prof. Jan Eeckhout of the University of Barcelona Pompeu Fabra, speaks about his most recent book: "The Profit Paradox - How Thriving Firms Threaten the Future of Work."
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Over the next four months, The Gathering Church Podcast will be exploring testimonies from a number of our congregation members, young, old, and everywhere in between. We are kicking off what will become our most extended series yet, with Lisa Pigeon. Lisa is someone you have definitely interacted with at Church, whether it's a Serve Sunday or at o…
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This February, we are exploring an often forgotten people group within churches, especially smaller churches, and that's singles. Over the last two weeks, one of our Hosts (and eligible bachelor, Peter Varberg) interviewed other singles on what it's like to be single and advice and wisdom on navigating it. In today's episode, I had an opportunity t…
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Welcome to this week's episode of the Gathering podcast. This podcast is all about helping you experience the abundant life that Jesus promised. This February, we are exploring an often forgotten people group within churches, especially smaller churches, and that's singles. Last week we heard Peter Varberg interview author and host of the Heart of …
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The Heart of Dating with Best-Selling Author Kait Warman
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It is February, and Valentine's day is just around the corner. We wanted to focus on relationships this month, but we are doing something a little different in 2022. We are talking about singlehood and the various joys and challenges of being single. Today, Peter Varberg interviews Best Selling Author, Coach, Speaker, and fellow single Kait Warman,…
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Cultivating A Serve First Community with "The Lisas"
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This week we hear from Lisa Thompson and Lisa Pigeon, who lead our serve first Sundays. In this conversation, Alanna Sullivan covers a lot of ground with Lisa and Lisa. They talk about the history and genesis of serving first at the gathering and why service is important to cultivate in a church. They also beautifully recap the serve-first projects…
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#72 - The American Political Economy - w/ Jacob Hacker
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In this episode, Prof. Jacob Hacker of Yale University discusses American Political Economy - Politics, Markets, and Power - co-edited by Jacob Hacker, Alexander Hertel-Fernandez, Paul Pierson, and Kathleen Thelen.
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