Best Hiett Podcasts (2024)

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Commissioner Todd Hiett, Ryan Walters investigation, Narcan vending machines and more 41:37

9h ago41:37

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This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civil Rights Attorney Ryan Kiesel about three Republican lawmakers calling on the state Supreme Court to disqualify Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett from utility rate hike cases, investigation against State Superintendent Ryan W…

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How to Hold On to Your Faith When Things Don't Go Your Way. // Chiquita Miller Johnson 31:11

4h ago31:11

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How to Hold on to Your Faith When Things Don't Go Your Way // Chiquita Miller Johnson What do you do when your faith is tested by things beyond your control? How do you overcome disappointments and also help your children find stable ground? Chiquita shares firsthand that the best plans have a way of going awry, especially when life is "life-ing." …

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Accepting Acceptance 42:49

8d ago42:49

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By Cinthia Hiett

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Creation: Did God Lose Control of Time?

6d ago

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Have you seen "The Lion King"? Convinced that he’s responsible for his father’s death — and, in a way, he is — Simba wanders in outer darkness. Rafiki, the crazy monkey, finds him and asks him, “Who are you?” Simba sighs and says, “I’m not so sure.” “I know who you are,” says Rafiki. “You are Mufasa’s boy.” “You knew my father?” asks Simba. “Correc…

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Minimum wage delay, Tulsa mayoral election, student literacy grant and more 32:21

20h ago32:21

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This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civil Rights Attorney Ryan Kiesel about State Question 832 to increase the minimum wage getting pushed for a vote in June of 2026, the recount for Tulsa mayor ends with no significant changes and State Superintendent Ryan Walters along with…

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Suicide Awareness Month // Suicide and Your Teens Mental Health // Jordan Miller & Marcus Black 44:09

6d ago44:09

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September is Suicide Awareness Month Suicide and Your Teenagers Mental Health // Jordan Miller & Marcus Black Suicide is more than a painful topic. It’s a reality in our children’s lives. Jordan Miller and Marcus Black from Generation Why discuss what they’ve learned about teenagers and suicide while serving inside schools. You’ll want to save this…

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Discernment (9-8-24) 42:49

14d ago42:49

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The word “discernment” can have a lot of different meanings; today Cinthia discusses it as the process of determining what God is calling you to do. This can apply to vocation, marriage or singleness, and so many other important questions, and a given person can have several different callings at once (e.g., being married, working a particular job,…

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Hell: The (Imaginary) Elephant in the Middle of the Room

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During one of his shows, the comedian Daniel Tosh once shared that he wore a WWJD (“What would Jesus do?”) bracelet to the movie theater. When he got into an argument with someone talking on their phone, he was about to choke them when he saw his bracelet and thought, “What would Jesus do?” “So,” says Tosh, “I set them on fire and sent them to hell…

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Staff Pick // Divorce is Not the End of Your Story // Brandi Wilson 41:53

7d ago41:53

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Divorce is Not the End of Your Story // Brandi Wilson Some seasons of life seem more difficult than one human should have to bear. For Brandi Wilson that season was 2016, the year her husband – a megachurch pastor – walked away from the church and their family. As her 20-year marriage dissolved, Brandi also lost her church community, her dreams for…

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Election results, Oklahoma Freedom Caucus, Ryan Walters' Bible mandate and more 37:32

18d ago37:32

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This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civil Rights Attorney Ryan Kiesel about the expected changes in the state legislature after summer primary and runoff elections, a group of far right Republicans announce the creation of the Oklahoma Freedom Caucus and State Superintendent …

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You Always Have A Choice (Replay of 9-1-24) 43:53

21d ago43:53

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Do you acknowledge the choices you have? You may not always have the choices that you wish you had, but you always have a choice. Today Cinthia discussed what it means to take ownership of your life and the choices you have. Acknowledging your own choices means giving up the option to blame others for the entire direction of your life (although it …

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Identity to Destiny

23d ago

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By Peter Hiett

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Let Them Love You (Replay from 8-13-23) 43:48

28d ago43:48

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Do you reject compliments, explaining why you don’t really deserve them? Do you get nervous when someone does something nice for you, turn down offers of help even when you could really use them, or hate the feeling you get when someone forgives you or extends grace and kindness your way? Today’s show is on letting other people love you. It can be …

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The Name of the Promise Is Laughter

29d ago

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Why do you laugh?Genesis 17: "God said to Abraham... 'I will bless [Sarah], and moreover, I will give you a son by her... she shall become nations; kings of peoples shall come from her.' Then Abraham fell on his face and laughed and said to himself, 'Shall a child be born to a man who is a hundred years old?' God said...'You shall call his name ‘Is…

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Pack Light for the Guilt Trip // Kim Heinecke 40:27

27d ago40:27

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In this episode of "Pack Light for the Mom Guilt Trip," we dive into the pervasive feeling of guilt that so many single moms experience, whether it's balancing work and family, taking time for self-care, or setting boundaries. Kim Keinecke uses personal stories and practical advice to explore the realities of mom guilt with Pam Kanaly and Mel Hiett…

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How Much Does Your Pleasure Cost You and Others? 42:48

1M ago42:48

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Today Cinthia talked about the costs and value of pleasure and virtue. In our culture, pursuing pleasure seems to make sense, to be part of living our best life. And pleasure can be a good thing; sometimes it can help us enjoy good things, mitigate pain, etc. But pleasure always has a price. Sometimes pleasure is worth the price, but sometimes it i…

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The Tale of Two Cities and One Party

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I'm assuming that almost everyone has seen the movie: Jack lets Rose rest on top of a piece of floating debris. He then sinks into the abyss. Rose is saved but takes a new name and begins a new life. And then 85 years later, Rose has a dream, in which she meets Jack at the clock on the grand staircase of the Titanic. It is, or was, in the abyss, an…

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Rebuilding After A Financial Crisis // Tina Herdon 24:55

1M ago24:55

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In this episode of "Rebuilding After a Financial Crisis," we explore the emotional and practical steps single moms can take to recover from financial setbacks with our guest Tina Herdon from Tinker Federal Credit Union. Pam Kanaly and Mel Hiett talk openly with Tina about how important it is to navigate a financial crisis well for yourself and your…

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Ten Ways to Quickly Boost Your Good Vibes 42:49

1M ago42:49

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The phrase “good vibes” has been around for a few decades now, and it is sometimes associated with cultural eccentricity. In fact, however, the phrase can be associated with electricity because the human body has electrical currents that travel up to 120 meters per second. The electricity in our bodies is real, and it is impacted by our habits, par…

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Transformed from Glory to Glory

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By Peter Hiett

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How to Navigate Loss with Yourself and Others // Erin Engelke and Megan Hardy 37:39

1M ago37:39

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How to Navigate Loss with Yourself and Others // Erin Engelke and Megan Hardy Whether you're grappling with personal grief or supporting someone else through their journey, navigating loss requires both compassion and understanding. Join us as we explore practical strategies, emotional insights, and the importance of self-care during these challeng…

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Why Are You So Hard on Yourself? (Replay from 5-26-24) 42:49

2M ago42:49

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For many of us, the harshest litany in our lives is the stream of self-evaluations running through our heads. This can seem harmless and even necessary to control our behavior; it is easily confused with appropriately holding ourselves accountable. But the way we deal with ourselves reveals a lot about our views of reality, and it tends to leak out…

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Why Jesus Won’t be President

2M ago

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I totally get why we would want to write-in the name "Jesus" on our ballots in the upcoming election. But I need to break it to you: Jesus won't be president. Once, they tried to make Him king (that's a president), and He ran away. Once, He actually was on the ballot, and we all voted for Barabas. Even His base — His people, His hometown, folks lik…

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Staff Pick // A Story of Depression, Suicide, and Hope // Stephanie Zamorano-Choate 28:52

1M ago28:52

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A Story of Depression, Suicide, and Hope Listen in as we hear a story full of pain, heartbreak, and hope. Stephanie Zamorano-Choate, Program Manager for HopeHouse, talks candidly about her struggles with depression and suicidal ideation. Stephanie brings practical wisdom and tools to the table. She explains how she turned her battle into hope. This…

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Peace Is Possible 42:49

2M ago42:49

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Have you ever thought that relationships and drama have to go together? That shouting matches and stand-offs are simply the price you pay to have any kind of intimacy in your life? It is true that relationships require effort, but work and drama do not have to be the same thing. Today Cinthia discussed her book Wars to Peace: When Relationships Go …

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The Gift in Your Sin

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For 22 years, Susan Coleman kept herself as a gift to be given on this day. And the evening of that day — our wedding day, May 28, 1983, we consummated our covenant in a passionate, intimate, and uninhibited, holy communion. She gave herself to me, like an alabaster flask filled with perfumed oil, a fragrant offering.Imagine, if on the morning of M…

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How Do You Know They Love You?- Part Two 42:48

2M ago42:48

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Today Cinthia continues a topic she started earlier in the month: how to know whether someone loves you. Relationships are complicated, whether they are romantic relationships, friendships, or family ones. When we are most vulnerable, sometimes the wrong things get exaggerated, and the things that are true get minimized. So how do we know when some…

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The Mission of God

2M ago

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By Peter Hiett

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How to Handle High Conflict People // Kelly Wehunt 27:47

2M ago27:47

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How to Handle High Conflict People // Kelly Wehunt Kelly Wehunt and Mel Hiett explore strategies for managing relationships with individuals who thrive on conflict. Whether it's a difficult coworker, a challenging family member, or a contentious ex-partner, we provide practical advice on navigating these turbulent interactions. Tune in to learn how…

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This Week in Oklahoma Politics returns on September 6th 1:38

2M ago1:38

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This week in Oklahoma Politics is taking a break for the summer months. Ryan, Neva and Michael will be returning on September 6th. In the meantime, stay up to date with the latest Oklahoma news by subscribing to the KOSU Daily podcast and keep up today at KOSU.org.By KOSU

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Current Events: Interviews with Kelsey Pritchard and Dr. Mitch Glasser 42:49

2M ago42:49

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Today Cinthia conducted two interviews with individuals who work in areas significant to events happening in the world. First, she talked with Kelsey Pritchard, who is the director of state public affairs for SBA Pro-Life America; she was previously the communications director for former South Dakota governor Dennis Daugaard and has also worked in …

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Don’t Lose Your Marbles

2M ago

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By Peter Hiett

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If You Dare to Date // Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett 28:55

2M ago28:55

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If You Dare to Date // Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett delve into the unique world of dating as a single mom. Navigating the dating scene while balancing the demands of parenthood can be challenging. Pam & Mel share valuable insights, practical tips, and heartfelt stories to help single moms feel confident and empowered in their journ…

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Replay of "Helping the Ones You Love" (7-16-23) 42:52

3M ago42:52

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For every person in the world diagnosed with an addiction or mental disorder, there is at least one other person trying to help someone in this condition. Families are deeply impacted, and these situations can be ripe for misunderstanding, misinformation, and stigma. Today Cinthia explores how to love well when a loved one struggles with a mental i…

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Scripture (The Gospel and The Cookbook)

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There is one book that's affected me more than any other, while at the same time I never felt an obligation to read it or told myself that I needed to change because of it. Of course I'm talking about The Lord of the Rings. To be fair, I suppose that the Bible has affected me more; however, I haven't always read it in freedom. In junior high, I rea…

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Staff Pick // Real Talk About Forgiveness // Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett 31:09

3M ago31:09

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Real Talk About Forgiveness // Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett Forgiveness is complicated yet obtainable. Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett have a candid conversation about their personal journeys with forgiveness. Navigating forgiveness as a single mom can feel overwhelming and lonely, but you are not alone. Arise Single Moms is here!…

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How Do You Know They Love You? 43:35

3M ago43:35

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Have you noticed that love can look different ways at different times? Sometimes love is soft and gentle, and sometimes it is firm. Sometimes it tells us everything we need to hear, and sometimes it waits silently. It can be confusing, so how do we know when we are truly loved and when we are loving others well? Today Cinthia discusses characterist…

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Therefore (The Application)

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Soren Kierkegaard told a tale about two robbers who broke into a jewelry store and simply switched all the price tags such that the fake was valued as the real and the real was assumed to be fake. He said it was the story of our age.Years ago on the French Riviera, I walked past an extravagant yacht moored in the harbor. On the back deck sat two el…

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The Blessing of Brokenness // Rebecca Brito-Bayne 33:04

3M ago33:04

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The Blessing of Brokenness // Rebecca Brito-Bayne In this episode called "The Blessing of Brokenness," we explore the profound strength that can emerge from life's most challenging moments. Rebecca Brito-Bayne shares her personal story of overcoming adversity and finding purpose in the midst of pain. Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett discover how embracing ou…

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Catholic charter school, Ryan Walters' rules, Senate special session and more 31:10

3M ago31:10

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This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civil Rights Attorney Ryan Kiesel about the State Supreme Court ruling against a Catholic charter school finding it unconstitutional, Governor Stitt creating advisors rather than cabinet members to avoid state law banning people from holdin…

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Defensiveness 43:20

3M ago43:20

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Why do human beings get defensive? Why does defensiveness feel so powerful when it arises inside us? And what can we do to deal with it? Defensiveness is a way to protect the self-concept; it often occurs when a person perceives that his image or self-image is under attack. The truth is that we spend a lot of time misrepresenting ourselves to one a…

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Selah Service June 2024

3M ago

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By Peter Hiett

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Spend Life Wisely: A Spending Plan // Erica Rixen 22:05

3M ago22:05

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Spend Life Wisely: A Spending Plan This conversation is dedicated to helping you take control of your finances and live a more fulfilling life. Erica Rixen uses practical tips, expert advice, and real-life stories to guide you on your journey to financial freedom. Join Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett as they explore strategies for creating and maintaining a…

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Primary elections, Superintendent Ryan Walters spending, HB1775 blocked and more 40:04

3M ago40:04

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This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civil Rights Attorney Ryan Kiesel about the primary elections, spending by State Superintendent Ryan Walters on public relations and the State Supreme Court ruling in favor of Edmond Public Schools to choose which books to keep in its libra…

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Identity Issues 42:49

3M ago42:49

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Our society focuses a lot on identity. We take personality tests, craft careful social media posts, curate bumper stickers, and select our preferences --news channels, political parties, even our churches -- with an eye toward presenting ourselves as who we think we are or who we want to be. But, for all our self-fascination, we have surprisingly l…

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Why God Kills People and Those People Are Not Dead

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On the communion table sits a glass (a mason jar) of water, half empty . . . or maybe it's half full. Are you the type that sees "half empty" or "half full"?This week's message is the second half of last week's message and the same text, 2 Peter 3:1-13. In verse 8, Peter writes, "But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one da…

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Grief, Sorrow, Loss, and Everything in Between // Erin Engelke and Megan Hardy 38:35

3M ago38:35

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Grief, Sorrow, Loss, and Everything in Between // Erin Engelke and Megan Hardy This heartfelt episode explores the many dimensions of loss and the journey toward healing. Join Pam Kanaly & Mel Hiett as they have a compassionate conversation with the staff from Calm Waters to shed light on the complex emotions of grief. Whether you’re navigating the…

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Primary elections, special session, new jail land and more 35:20

3M ago35:20

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This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civil Rights Attorney Ryan Kiesel about the upcoming primary elections, Governor Stitt's call for a special session to consider his nomination of Mike Holder to the Board of Regents for A&M Colleges and Oklahoma County Commissioners moving …

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Stories of the Seen 42:54

3M ago42:54

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Stories have power, regardless of whether they are true. True stories, however, have special power, and God kindly gives us so many examples of how He deals with humans. Today Cinthia discusses the stories of three real people who encountered the mercy of God: John Newton, Hagar, and Sarai. John Newton was profane even for a sailor. He denounced Go…

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Why God Kills People

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Sunday was my dad's birthday. He'd be 105 if he hadn't died 20 years ago.Forty years ago, in downtown Denver, some men assaulted him with knives, broke his sternum and several ribs, knocking him unconscious and taking a huge sum of money. He almost died. In those types of situations, we naturally ask God, "Why do you allow such violence?"A few year…

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