Best Dave Laton Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 60 - A Conversation With Judith Henry About Caregiving 37:48

6h ago37:48

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Send us a Text Message. One of the best ways to discover, sustain, or regain hope is to be there for others. There are no individuals of greater importance than our caregivers who help take care of us as we face challenges in life. Many caregivers don't expect to be in that role and find themselves with limited knowledge and resources. My friend Ju…

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Episode 43 - 2024 Camp Bee Fall Workshop Preview 20:56

6h ago20:56

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Send us a Text Message. Hello Fellow Sojourners The highlight of our year for many of us is getting together either at our workshop at Camp Bee in October or Florida in February. These workshops give us a chance to fellowship with old friends, make new friends, to be spiritual nourished, learn new skills, and to just have fun. In this episode I am …

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Episode 59 - Faith, Hope, and Love - A Triad of Gifts 24:10

8d ago24:10

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Send us a Text Message. In this presentation I want to discuss briefly three gifts, wonderful gifts, powerful gifts, that fully equip us to serve our Lord and to help each other. These three gifts form a holy triad: Faith, Hope, and Love. I want to briefly explain a bit about them but mostly, I want to focus on how they work together to strengthen …

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Episode 42 - The Origins of a Very Important RVer's Past Time 8:49

2d ago8:49

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered where things got started? Perhaps you've even been part of starting a tradition and want to get the word out about it. In this episode we look at the origin of a very enjoyable tradition for many of those that travel the highways and biways. Please listen to this episode and you will certainly be enlig…

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Episode 58 - Being Fearless in a Fearful World 13:15

15d ago13:15

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Send us a Text Message. It is easy to feel fear when we are bombarded daily with such negative input. We hear it from our news sources. We hear is from our friends, co-workers, and even family. It is not wonder then that fear can have such a presence in our life. But we can break away from fear. We can embrace fearlessness. In this episode I share …

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Bonus Episode - Just Walk With Me 4:45

19d ago4:45

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Send us a Text Message. Sometimes, even with our best intentions, what we offer someone isn't what they need. What they need is to just "walk with me." I came across this poem sometime back as I journeyed through cancer treatments. I'm so very thankful for the many who did walk with me with abundant love. The transcript for this poem is included. O…

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Episode 57 - A Conversation With Feroze Baksh of Georgetown, Guyana 27:43

22d ago27:43

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Send us a Text Message. I have had the honor and pleasure to get to know and work with Feroze Baksh from the Georgetown, Guyana area. Feroze is an evangelist in that area helping to teach the gospel of Jesus and by that, to bring true and lasting hope to others. Feroze faces many challenges in his work. He shares with us his story of how he was con…

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Episode 41 - Tips for New RVers (And reminders for the rest of us) 13:11

5d ago13:11

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Send us a Text Message. RVing is a fun way of life. Many of us as we started our journey had visions of traveling the highways and byways looking forward to exploring our environment. But probably we shared the thought when we first got our RV of, "Now what do I do?" This episode give some tips for new RVers for some important things to keep in min…

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Episode 56 - The Man Who Called Jesus by Name 17:55

29d ago17:55

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Send us a Text Message. There are so many remarkable events in the life of Christ. We spend years studying them and drawing an application for our lives. In this episode I want to look at one of these events that occurred towards the end of our Lord's life yet hold great significance to us. I'm speaking of the interaction between Jesus and one of t…

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Bonus Episode - Why I Do What I Do 6:32

1M ago6:32

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Send us a Text Message. This episode marks one year since I began my podcast. It has been a wonderful journey. I have enjoyed tremendously the guests I've had, the insights I've gained and shared, and my personal growth in knowledge of hope. I wanted to briefly chat about how I began my podcast and a bit about why I started it. I am looking forward…

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Episode 55 - A Conversation With Nic and Isabelle Cavender 30:48

1M ago30:48

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Send us a Text Message. As I've gotten older I've noticed how much joy I have in seeing young married couples begin life together. They are full of love, joy, and hope as they grow in their relationship. Such is the case with Nic and Isabelle Cavender. I recently met this couple at our congregation and saw how special they were. I also saw how much…

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Episode 54 - A Conversation With David Barker - Finding Hope Through Worship 35:34

1M ago35:34

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Send us a Text Message. It may seem odd that we would find hope through worship when it is often seen as an activity in which we should look outward to God. But like other things, God provides us benefits in this activity. In this episode I discuss with David Barker, minister for the Midway Church of Christ about how we find hope through our worshi…

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Episode 40 - Tips for Safe Towing 9:08

2M ago9:08

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Send us a Text Message. No matter our experience level, towing any kind of RV has challenges. Those of us that are experienced road warriors know this all too well. In this episode I offer some tips that will help us be safe as we travel with a purpose. Please leave some feedback for me about this episode using the link above.…

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Episode 53 - A Conversation With Tim Hodge of Rainbow Omega 39:55

2M ago39:55

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode you will hear the passion and excitement in the voice of Tim Hodge as he tells us the story of Rainbow Omega and how it brings hope to individuals and their families in unique and wonderful ways. Rainbow Omega is a wonderful organization with an unusual name. But as you will learn from this episode, the name …

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Episode 39 - A Conversation With Tim Hodge of Rainbow Omega 39:55

2M ago39:55

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Send us a Text Message. I also posted this episode on my podcast, Our Journey to Hope but since it is a favorite sojourns for many, I thought I'd post it for our Sojourner family. Tim Hodge, CEO of Rainbow Omega and I disucss this wonderful organization. Note his deep appreciation for the help Sojourners provide each year.…

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Episode 52 - A Conversation With Keith Kasarjian About Hope and Motivation 25:17

2M ago25:17

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Send us a Text Message. It has been noted that the more hope we have the more motivated we are. Sadly, the opposite is also true. If we feel we have no hope then our motivation wanes or is nonexistant. In this episode we look at the relationship between hope and motivate. We look at how we can develop motivation and how we can recapture motivation …

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Episode 51 - A Conversation With Brent Missildine - Repentance and Hope 39:58

2M ago39:58

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Send us a Text Message. We've stated in several episodes that true and lasting hope is found in our Lord Jesus Christ. And until we put on Christ through our repentance and baptism, we don't have that true and lasting hope. Part of the elements that God requires for us to be granted salvation from our sins is repentance. This word is sometimes misu…

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Episode 38 - A Conversation With Travis Ray About Securing Our Property While We Travel 33:27

2M ago33:27

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode I have a conversation with Travis Ray about security our home and other property while we travel. Travis is an investigator for our local police department. He has investedgated many more crimes and other activities of concern during his 8 year career. Travis shares with us some ideas to consider while we tra…

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Episode 50 - A Conversation With Becky Beggs, a 10 Year Metastatic Breast Cancer Patient 31:05

2M ago31:05

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Send us a Text Message. Becky has been a guest before (Season 1 - Episode 20) where we talked about the healing of humor. She is a remarkable person with a tremendous spirit. I think you will discover as I did that you feel like you've known her for years as a good friend. In this episode Becky and I discuss a new venture she started that is aimed …

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Episode 49 - A Conversation With Dale Jenkins - Finding Hope Through God's Word 36:32

3M ago36:32

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Send us a Text Message. Perhaps you've heard it said many times that we find true and lasting hope through God's word, the Bible. You may even have heard it often enough the it is easy to tune it out. I like to think you want to know God's word but not sure where to begin reading or understanding it. In this episode I have a discussion withe Dale J…

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Episode 48 - A Conversation With Jason Green About Finding Hope in Songs of Praise and Worship 39:11

3M ago39:11

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Send us a Text Message. Music and singing have always been part of efforts to motivate and stimulate us. Even in our entertainment, we see the importance of songs. For example, we hear a song from a movie and are immediately transported to that movie. Military bands serve to spur on soldiers. Highschool bands spur on teams to keep going. The same i…

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Episode 47 - Throw Away Your Stones 15:58

3M ago15:58

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Send us a Text Message. Imagine being brought before a judge for a crime that you are completely guilty of. You know the law and know you must be punished. You can only hope that the judge will show mercy. Such is the situation for a woman brought to Jesus for a crime that in that time was punishable by death. She dared not hope for mercy. Yet our …

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Episode 46 - A Conversation With Raymond Elliott on Patience and Hope 41:39

3M ago41:39

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Send us a Text Message. We've discussed in the past about how it sometimes takes courage to have hope. I've discovered that it also takes patience to see hope truly realized. Often we want something and we want it quickly. When we are especially dealing with a challenge to our hope, we seek immediate relief. We might even wonder if God is truly lis…

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Episode 45 - A Conversation With Chris Moran, Director of the North Alabama Christian Children's Home 23:15

4M ago23:15

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Send us a Text Message. Taking care of children is among the most noble and important activities in which we can be engaged. Children offer so much to our lives. A major thing they bring to us is hope. At the same time, one of the most tragic things is a child whose hope is challenged. In this episode, I'm speaking with Chris Moran, Director of the…

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Episode 37 - Keeping the RV Interior Clean 7:58

4M ago7:58

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Send us a Text Message. One of the major challenges of RV living is keeping things clean on the interior. This is especially true if you have a family or you are staying in the RV for a while. In this episode I offer a few tips on helping the RV stay clean or at least look clean. This certainly isn't an exhaustive list so please offer ideas if you …

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Episode 44 - From Feeble to Free 20:31

4M ago20:31

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode I am sharing an excerpt from my book, Journey to Hope. I look at two seemingly unrelated events in the life of Christ where He heals two men of paralysis. I will talk to the similarities and differences in these two events and what we can learn from them. We'll focus on the most important point in these two e…

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Episode 43 - A Conversation With Brian Davis, President of the World Bible School 44:04

4M ago44:04

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Send us a Text Message. We've held the position throughout all of our podcast episodes that true and lasting hope is found in our Lord Jesus Christ. We learn about our Lord through Bible study. But sometimes folks may feel that they don't know where to begin a Bible study or even how to study the Bible. The World Bible School is a wonderful resourc…

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Episode 36 - Making Our RV Seem Spacious 9:05

4M ago9:05

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Send us a Text Message. Most RVs are quite small or feel cramped. Once we get all our stuff into the rig we really feel cramped and uncomfortable. In this episode I give some suggestions on how to make our small space seem larger. Maybe we can actually make the space larger if we use some of these and other space saving tips.…

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Episode 42 - Dr. Jimmy Hodges, President of Calhoun Community College 28:29

4M ago28:29

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Send us a Text Message. Sometimes life events happen that can be either good or bad but they may have prevented us from achieving what we want in life. Perhaps a person is deep into a career and feel a change is needed. Sadly, some may feel they have no direction to turn to in order to improve their life situation or restart from those life events.…

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Episode 41 - A Conversation With Robert and Minnie Vickrey - Bringing Hope to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community 44:16

4M ago44:16

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Send us a Text Message. When I teach folks about getting out of their selves and looking how they can help people as the best way to find and sustain hope, I also ask them to look at what is in their hands and think about how they can use that in the effort. All of us have things we can do, talents we can use to help others in their journey to hope…

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Episode 40 - A Conversation With Todd Tipton, College Minister for the Huntsville Church of Christ, Huntsville, TX 40:16

5M ago40:16

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Send us a Text Message. Imagine going through a difficult cancer only to have it resurface again. Just when you began to think you've defeated this evil disease, it comes back with a vengence, perhaps worse than before. Such is the challenge to hope that my guest, Todd Tipton is facing. But unlike some, rather than give in to the life threatening s…

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Episode 39 - A Conversation With Chasity Abram About Hospice Care 34:54

5M ago34:54

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Send us a Text Message. When we hear that hospice has been called in to assist someone, we often think the person is at the end of their life, that there remains no more hope for living. This is not always true. Hospice does so much more for a person and his or her family. In this episode I speak with Chasity Abram, a hospice nurse with Ivy Creek H…

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Episode 38 - A Conversation With Ted Hughes About Courage to Hope 26:49

5M ago26:49

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Send us a Text Message. Many times when we ask a child what they want to be when they grow up we hear heroic professions like firefighter, police officer, doctor, or nurse. Well, in this conversation we talk with a former firefighter, Ted Huges. Ted stated in his characteristically humble way that he doesn't consider himself a hero, but he is one f…

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A Bonus Episode - Finding Hope Through Reflection 12:29

5M ago12:29

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode I will discuss a bit about finding hope through reflection. I will discuss what reflection is and how it relates to hope. I'll give some practical things we can do to grow in hope. I apply the meaning of reflection as looking back or looking at a situation in my life and think about what it meant or how it im…

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Episode 35 - A Conversation With Forrest and Delores Buxton. 27:52

5M ago27:52

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Send us a Text Message. All of us have wonderful insights into what it means to be a Sojourner and how we have a positive impact as we not only travel with a purpose, but we glorify our Lord. In this episode we have a conversation with fellow Sojuourners, Forrest and Delores Buxton. We chat about their life as Sojourners and how they see their role…

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Episode 37 - A Conversation With Donna McCord of Women of Hope 49:03

5M ago49:03

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I have a conversation with Donna McChord of Women of Hope. This organization helps bring hope to those who have survived breast cancer or are currently fighting the fight. Donna is the President of Women of Hope, Montgomery, Alabama. Donna shares her own battle with breast cancer and how she now is able to p…

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Episode 34 - Tips for Hooking Up Your RV 20:23

6M ago20:23

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode I share some tips about safely hooking up your RV. I talk about a few required items you'll need and then some steps I find help me when I hookup my rig. Always keep safety in mind through the hookup and take down process. These times are the most dangerous times. We want everyone to safely travel with a purp…

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Episode 36 - A Conversation With Lisa Missildine about Hope and Hospitality 26:18

6M ago26:18

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Send us a Text Message. Yet again, if we simply look around we can find ways to use our gifts as a way to bring hope to others. You might think that simply smiling and offering friendship doesn't seem like much, but it is truly a great way to share hope. In this episode, I have a conversation with Lisa Missildine as we explore how we offer hope to …

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Episode 35 - A Conversation With Devon and Paul Hewlett, Cancer Survivor and Care Provider 36:46

6M ago36:46

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Send us a Text Message. Sometimes we think that we have to do great and glorious things to make a difference in someone's life. That is a bit of a misunderstanding. Sometimes just being there as a friend is wonderful beyond our imagination. Such is the case in the life of Devon and Paul Hewlett. This wonderful couple are friends of my daughter, and…

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Episode 33 - Tips for Selling or Buying an RV 14:08

6M ago14:08

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Send us a Text Message. Maybe its time to get rid of the beast or to upgrade to a new one. In this episode I present some things to keep in mind if you are selling or buying an RV. These are some things I've experienced or found in my research. Even if you are not in the market yet, you know someone might be so please share this episode with them.…

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Episode 34 - A Conversation With Chaeli Mycroft - Hope Unleashed! 58:23

6M ago58:23

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Send us a Text Message. Every now and then we come across someone in our life that leaves us breathless. Such was my reaction from my recent aquaintance with Michaela (Chaeli) Mycroft of Cape Town South Africa. This remarkable woman has won international recognition from such agencies as the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates as an advocate for …

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Episode 33 - A Conversation With Dub and Shirly Hill of Social Assistance Homes in Syktyvkar, Russia 40:12

6M ago40:12

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Send us a Text Message. There are many ways in which we can help bring hope to others. In this episode, I have a conversation With William (Dub) Hill of the Russian Social Assistance Homes in Syktyvkar, Russia. Among other services, this ministry brings hope to the hopeless and most vulnerable by providing housing for elderly widows and homeless wo…

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Episode 32 - Maximizing Our RV Experience 11:28

6M ago11:28

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Send us a Text Message. Hello fellow Sojourners! In this episode I look at a few ideas to help us get the most out of our RV experience. I talk about planning, helpful apps, and general tips for traveling and maintaining our rigs. You might already know much of this or have a lot more great ideas. Please share any ideas you have with me and also sh…

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Episode 32 - A Conversation With Julia Cienfuegos about BibleTalk.TV 32:36

6M ago32:36

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Send us a Text Message. A very effective way to develop true and lasting hope is to delve into God's word. Sometimes we might feel intimidated because we don't know where or how to begin. Or, we may feel that the Bible is too complex to understand. In this episode, I have a conversation with Julia Cienfuegos, Platform Manager for Bibletalk.TV. Juli…

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Episode 31 - A Conversation with Keith and Pam Medford 21:52

6M ago21:52

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we get a chance to meet Keith and Pam Medford. Keith was recently appointed as Co-Director for Office and Finance for Sojourners. He has an extensive background in this area and will be a valuable asset to us. But we'll also learn how Pam brings some very interesting and valuable experiences to Sojourners.…

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Episode 30 - A Conversation With Dave and Lynne Laton About Camp Bee 14:45

7M ago14:45

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I'm joined by my wife, Lynne as we discuss what Camp Bee means to us. We hope you'll enjoy this episode but also come to Camp Bee and enjoy all the camp has to offer us.By Dave Laton

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Episode 31 - A Conversation With Jamie Allen Vaughn of the Podcast, "Test Those Breasts" 47:53

7M ago47:53

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Send us a Text Message. Yes, it is a very interesting topic, and a very important one. In this episode, I have a conversation with Jamie Allen Vaughn as we discuss her journey to hope while recovering from breast cancer. We also discuss how she used her podcast titled, "Test Those Breasts" to help reach out to help others in their journey. You can …

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Episode 30 - A Conversation With Brent Missisline - A Hope That Does Not Fade 34:34

7M ago34:34

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Send us a Text Message. Sometimes when we are faced with events in life and a lot seems to be crashing down around us, we may feel that our hope begins to fade. In this episode I discuss with Brent Missildine the hope that does not fade. We are discussing what the apostle Peter tells us in 1 Peter 1:3-5. Brent is one of our ministers at the Prattvi…

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Episode 29 - Care and Use of Awnings 7:23

7M ago7:23

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Send us a Text Message. Hello fellow Sojourners. In this episode I speak just a bit about proper care and use of RV awnings. Our awnings are important to helping us get the most out of our RV experience. If we don't care and use them properly, it can result in a lot of expense.By Dave Laton

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Episode 29 - Podcast Highlights of 2023 28:35

7M ago28:35

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Send us a Text Message. Friends, in this podcast I present highlights from the top 5 listened to episodes from 2023. You can hear the full episodes and others in this podcast. It has been a remarkable first year of the podcast as we've journeyed to hope together. I have enjoyed tremendously learning from our guests about their insights and sometime…

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