Best John Latimer Podcasts (2024)

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Unearthed! in Spring 2024, Part 1 39:31

1d ago39:31

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Time for all the things literally or figuratively unearthed in the first quarter of 2024. Part one includes updates, burial sites, walls, edibles and potables, and art and architecture. Research: Abdallah, Hannah. “The first Neolithic boats in the Mediterranean.” EurekAlert. 3/20/2024. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1037843 Adam Rohrlach,…

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Submission and Service in Exile — 1 Peter 2:13-20 27:19

20h ago27:19

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Submission and Service in Exile — 1 Peter 2:13-20God has established defined roles of authority in the family, church, and government to promote good and punish evil. [1 Peter 2:13-17]God’s people are commanded to humbly submit and obey the proper authorities, unless we are forced to do anything against God and His word. [1 Peter 2:13-17]We are cal…

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SYMHC Classics: Croquet History 27:46

24m ago27:46

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This 2020 episode looks at croquet's murky origins. Because of its relative ease of play and low barrier of entry, it went through a surge in popularity almost as soon as it was documented. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Phenology Report: Latimer thanks his 'spies all over the Northland' 10:09

5h ago10:09

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KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of April 9, 2024.By Charlie Mitchell

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Eclipse Games 25:10

18m ago25:10

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Tracy and Holly talk about how much Tracy loves eclipses. They also discuss their favorite TV jingles for the game of Life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Phenology Talkbacks: Why do puffball mushrooms puff? 14:58

7h ago14:58

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Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports. Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, animal behaviors, weather patterns and other wonders.By Charlie Mitchell

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Milton Bradley and the Game That Started It All 39:06

6d ago39:06

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Milton Bradley shaped not only the way people in the U.S. and around the globe play, but also how many kids in the U.S. were educated in their youngest years. Research: Adams, David Wallace, and Victor Edmonds. “Making Your Move: The Educational Significance of the American Board Game, 1832 to 1904.” History of Education Quarterly, vol. 17, no. 4, …

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Thales and the Battle of the Eclipse 38:40

1d ago38:40

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On May 28, in the year 585 BCE, there was a total solar eclipse during a battle between the kingdoms of Media and Lydia. This eclipse had been predicted by Thales of Miletus, and it led to the ends of both the battle and the war. Maybe. Research: "Thales of Miletus." Math & Mathematicians: The History of Math Discoveries Around the World, edited by…

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SYMHC Classics: Sylvia of Hollywood 37:17

3d ago37:17

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This 2019 episode covers Sylvia of Hollywood, famous in the 1920s and 1930s for shaping up starlets, cementing the idea that Hollywood's beauties were aspirational figures for the average woman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Vinnie's Wild Life 19:51

4d ago19:51

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Holly reads Vinnie Ream's account of when she met Franz Liszt. Then discussion turns to Ream's friendships, her shopping habits, and why she lived in Rome instead of closer to Carrara. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Phenology Report: Cold weather brings a pause to seasonal progression 22:35

5d ago22:35

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KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of April 2, 2024.By Charlie Mitchell

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Phenology Talkbacks: 'Sap-sicles' sweetly melt as ephemerals emerge 9:21

6d ago9:21

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Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports. Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, animal behaviors, weather patterns and other wonders.By Charlie Mitchell

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Vinnie Ream, Part 2 33:47

6d ago33:47

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Part two of our episode on Vinnie Ream covers the completion of her first major work, and the rest of her life, which was just as controversial as her early adulthood. Research: “Andrew Johnson and Reconstruction.” National Parks Service. https://www.nps.gov/anjo/andrew-johnson-and-reconstruction.htm Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Vinni…

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Vinnie Ream, Part 1 40:48

11d ago40:48

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Vinnie Ream became the first woman to be given an art commission by the U.S. Government when she was still a teenager. Part one covers the controversy that arose as she lobbied for that job. Research: “Andrew Johnson and Reconstruction.” National Parks Service. https://www.nps.gov/anjo/andrew-johnson-and-reconstruction.htm Britannica, The Editors o…

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SYMHC Classics: Pig War 24:38

10d ago24:38

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This 2014 episode covers the story of how in 1859, the United States and Great Britain nearly went to war over an American settler shooting a Canadian pig that was rooting around his garden. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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How Minnesota's 'off the charts mild' winter compares to past seasons 5:00

11d ago5:00

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Setting aside the recent spring snowstorm in typical Minnesota fashion, the state's 2023-24 winter has been called the winter that never was, and the unprecedented mildness explains why.By Megan Buffington

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Phenology Report: A season in rewind 15:00

11d ago15:00

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KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of March 26, 2024.By Charlie Mitchell

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Wrong Photo and the Rules 25:26

11d ago25:26

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Holly and Tracy ponder why the wrong photo has become used so frequently in mentions of Margaret E. Knight. Tracy shares the reasons she almost didn't cover Henry Martyn Robert on the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Phenology Talkbacks: March takes a chillier turn 7:08

13d ago7:08

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Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports. Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, animal behaviors, weather patterns and other wonders.By Charlie Mitchell

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Henry Martyn Robert’s Rules of Order 42:01

20d ago42:01

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Henry Martyn Robert was connected to multiple historical events, but his most lasting legacy is the set of guidelines he created that offered a standardized way to run meetings. Research: "Henry Martyn Robert." Encyclopedia of World Biography Online, vol. 21, Gale, 2001. Gale In Context: U.S. History, link.gale.com/apps/doc/K1631007677/GPS?u=mlin_n…

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The Inventive Mind of Margaret E. Knight 33:47

22d ago33:47

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Margaret E. Knight was an ingenious woman. She started tinkering with things when she was still just a tiny child, and the first invention that really improved the lives of those around her came about at the age of 12. Research: “A Lady in a Machine Shop.” Woman’s Journal, December 21, 1872. Accessed online: https://iiif.lib.harvard.edu/manifests/v…

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SYMHC Classics: James G. Fair 31:08

17d ago31:08

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This 2019 episode covers James G. Fair, known as the Silver King. But though Fair often appears on lists of the richest men in U.S. history, his image was also tainted by scandal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Divorce, Marriage, and Manners 33:59

18d ago33:59

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Holly and Tracy talk about there not being a national divorce law in the U.S. and how to pronounce Nevada. Tracy talks about the ways social rules are necessary but can be used in ways that are exclusionary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Phenology Report: Ruffed Grouses seeking spouses 16:13

19d ago16:13

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KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of March 19, 2024.By Charlie Mitchell

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Phenology Talkbacks: Frisky eagles and a new turtle dynasty 38:39

20d ago38:39

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Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports. Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, animal behaviors, weather patterns and other wonders.By Charlie Mitchell

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Six Impossible Episodes: Etiquette Manuals 46:24

27d ago46:24

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Books on etiquette don’t necessarily reflect rules everyone is actually following – they’re more like what the author thinks the ideal standard of behavior should be. This episode looks at six such books from history. Research: Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. "Giovanni Della Casa". Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Feb. 2024, https://www.britan…

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Divorce Ranches 33:44

29d ago33:44

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Divorce ranches sprung up in the 1930s when Nevada relaxed its divorce laws. This unique and controversial style of resort was incredibly popular for several decades before becoming obsolete. Research: Brean, Henry. “The rise and fall of Reno's quickie divorce industry.” Reno Gazette Journal. Sept. 18, 2017. https://www.rgj.com/story/life/2017/09/1…

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SYMHC Classics: Ambroise Paré 33:51

24d ago33:51

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This 2021 episode covers sixteenth-century barber surgeon Ambroise Paré, who has been called everything from “the gentle surgeon” to “the father of modern surgery.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Something new every day: March birds with Pam Perry 18:13

26d ago18:13

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Pam Perry, our favorite retired non-game wildlife biologist, stops by each month to talk about Minnesota phenology with our staff phenologist, John Latimer. Pam is broadly knowledgeable about Minnesota's environment and particularly excited about birds, reptiles, and amphibians.By Charlie Mitchell

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Arsenic and Arm Prosthetics 25:33

25d ago25:33

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Holly talks about the various theories about events in Charles Francis Hall's life. Tracy discusses some of the troubling sources she came across while researching Götz von Berlichingen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Phenology Report: Rambunctious red squirrels and early-season butterflies 22:55

27d ago22:55

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KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of March 14, 2024.By Charlie Mitchell

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Phenology Talkbacks: Sandhill Cranes and Northern Harriers flood north 22:55

28d ago22:55

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Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports. Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, animal behaviors, weather patterns and other wonders.By Charlie Mitchell

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Götz of the Iron Hand 34:34

1M ago34:34

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In the early 16th century Gottfried von Berlichingen was known as Götz of the Iron Hand because after an injury and amputation, he wore a prosthesis made of sheet iron that was painted to match his skin. Research: Ashmore, Kevin et al. “ArtiFacts: Gottfried "Götz" von Berlichingen-The "Iron Hand" of the Renaissance.” Clinical orthopaedics and relat…

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Charles Francis Hall and His Mysterious Arctic Death 34:35

1M ago34:35

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Charles Francis Hall was inspired by expeditions like Sir John Franklin’s push to find the Northwest Passage, but he repeated the pattern of doom when he made a try for the North Pole – though he was the only one from his expedition to die. Research: Besselss, Emil, and William Barr. “Polaris: The Chief Scientist's Recollections of the American Nor…

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How We Should Live in this World 32:52

1M ago32:52

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By Bro. John Latimer

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SYMHC Classics: Stephens Island Wren 31:11

1M ago31:11

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This 2017 episode covers the extinction of one New Zealand bird species that's often attributed to a single cat. While feline predation played a significant role in the end of the Stephens Island wren, the story is more complex. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Fish Sandwich 23:25

1M ago23:25

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Holly and Tracy discuss how neither of them like Sloppy Joes, and a cocktail recipe Holly found during research. Tracy shares how very much she adores Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Phenology Report: Spring melt and migration comes a month early 19:13

1M ago19:13

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KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of March 5, 2024.By Charlie Mitchell

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Phenology Talkbacks: Sap, swans and salamanders 36:00

1M ago36:00

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Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports. Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather and other wonders.By Charlie Mitchell

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Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer and the Coelacanth 46:31

1M ago46:31

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The coelacanth was believed to have gone extinct about 66 million years ago, until one was spotted in South Africa in 1938. Naturalist and museum curator Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer played a key part in that event. Research: Ashworth, Willam B. Jr. “Scientist of the Day – Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer.” Linda Hall Library. 2/24/2020. https://www.lindah…

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Eponymous Foods – Sandwiches Edition 31:51

1M ago31:51

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Sloppy Joe, Hot Brown, and the Reuben are all well-known sandwiches, and they are all named after people. Though the specific person is argued in two of these cases. Research: “Bechamel.” Oxford Reference. https://www.oxfordreference.com/display/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803095454669 “Bechamel Sauce.” ChefIn. https://chefin.com.au/dictionary/becham…

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The Word of God Endures Forever - 1 Peter 1:22-25 55:03

1M ago55:03

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The Word of God Endures Forever1 Peter 1:22-25• God created the universe by the power of His Word. (1 Peter 1:22-25)• The Word became flesh and entered His own creation to overcome the curse of sin and death. (1 Peter 1:22-25)• No one can enter God’s Kingdom unless he is born again from above. (1 Peter 1:22-25)• The gospel is the power of God unto …

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SYMHC Classics: The End of Rinderpest 35:45

1M ago35:45

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This 2020 episode examines how, though rinderpest was declared eradicated fairly recently, rinderpest's history goes way back. Eradicating the disease took a coordinated, international effort. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Behind the Scenes Minis: Source Chasing and Measles Shots 25:02

1M ago25:02

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Tracy mentions tracking down sources for quotes about Rebecca Crumpler during research. She and Holly also discuss measles vaccine protocols. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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Phenology Report: Bald Eagles and brilliant bark 20:33

2M ago20:33

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KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota for the week of Feb. 27, 2024.By Charlie Mitchell

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Phenology Talkbacks: An early spring 21:49

2M ago21:49

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Students and listeners from across the state send in their nature reports. Depending on the season, reports may cover wildflowers, wildlife, weather and other wonders.By Charlie Mitchell

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Measles: Historical Highlights 45:24

2M ago45:24

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Though measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. decades ago, outbreaks do still happen here, and in other places it’s much more common. Before vaccines were widely available, it killed an estimated 2.6 million people worldwide each year. Research: "Measles cases rising alarmingly across Europe: WHO." IANS, 24 Jan. 2024, p. NA. Gale OneFile: Heal…

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'Doctress' Rebecca Crumpler 38:53

2M ago38:53

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Rebecca Crumpler was the first Black woman in the United States to earn a medical degree. She also wrote one of the first, if not the first, medical texts by a Black person in the United States. Research: Allen, Patrick S. “‘We must attack the system’: The Print Practice of Black ‘Doctresses’.” Arizona Quarterly: A Journal of American Literature, C…

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Jesus, Our Passover Lamb 48:44

2M ago48:44

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Jesus Our Passover Lamb — 1 Peter 1:17-21• Passover, like all of God’s appointed feasts, serves as a prophetic pattern of the redemptive work of Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 1:17-21)• God ransoms us from bondage with the precious blood of Christ — our perfect Passover Lamb. (1 Peter 1:17-21)• The blood of Christ is sufficient to cover the sins of the who…

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SYMHC Classics: Three Astonishing Belles 34:05

2M ago34:05

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This 2017 episode features three unique women, all of whom are notable. They each have a surprising aspect to their stories, and they each have the name Belle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By iHeartPodcasts

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