Best Matt Martens Podcasts (2024)

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Reforming Criminal Justice: A Christian Perspective with Matt Martens 57:51

11h ago57:51

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Send us a Text Message. In the latest episode of Faithful Politics, hosts Will Wright and Pastor Josh Burtram welcome Matt Martens, a trial lawyer, former federal prosecutor, seminary graduate, legal ethics professor, and award-winning author. Martens discusses his new book, "Reforming Criminal Justice: A Christian Proposal," which outlines a Chris…

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Sarah Sjostrom in DISBELIEF after winning the Women's 100 Freestyle | Paris 2024 11:45

1h ago11:45

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“This is unbelievable. I didn’t think I would swim the 100 free, honestly. After the freestyle relay on the first day, I told my coach, ‘No, I don’t think 100 free’s for me. I want to do the 50 and rest until the 50.’ And he was like, ‘No way, you need to go out there and see what you can do, no matter the outcome.’” - Sarah Sjostrom“I think my rea…

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Pan Zhanle 46.40 OBLITERATES the Men's 100 Freestyle field & world record!! 11:48

5h ago11:48

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Pan Zhanle obliterated the entire men's 100 free field by over a full second!22.2824.1246.40 OUR SWIMMING PARTNERS:EO SWIM BETTER:⁠ Analyse your stroke technique with eo's SwimBETTER handsets. Go to eolab.com/SwimBETTER, and use code BRETT at checkout to get 9 months free on a single gold annual membership with any handset purchase.https://www.eola…

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Sonny's Day 5 Prelims Swimming Recap | Paris 2024 4:56

3h ago4:56

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Sonny ⁠recaps Day 5 Prelims of swimming at the Paris Olympics. ⁠⁠⁠ OUR SWIMMING PARTNERS:EO SWIM BETTER:⁠ Analyse your stroke technique with eo's SwimBETTER handsets. Go to eolab.com/SwimBETTER, and use code BRETT at checkout to get 9 months free on a single gold annual membership with any handset purchase.https://www.eolab.com/swimbetterBRATTER PA…

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Culture Change Starts with You + The Person “Doing It Wrong” 49:39

30m ago49:39

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Most Christians agree that they must be culturally engaged. But there’s less agreement on how affecting cultural change is best accomplished. Which approach do you take? Maybe you’re like an advisor who wants to make gradual strides from the top down. Or maybe you’re more like a prophet who isn’t afraid to call out injustice and demand immediate ch…

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362: Top 15 Video Games to Play When You Can't Play TI 1:39:57

35m ago1:39:57

1:39:57

The Galactic Council finally did us a solid, so we brought Sun and EJ Sanders to pretend this show is Old Gamer's Almanac and bring you 15 video games we like. We're friends and this is normal friend energy, okay? Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and Sounds by Brian Kupillas. h…

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Final Fantasy V (1992) 1:48:17

3h ago1:48:17

1:48:17

Hunter and Sun are back with even more Final Fantasy! Our preparation for Final Fantasy 6 is now complete but don't sleep on V! We really liked this game and our conversation about it proved to be much more exciting than anticipated, this game is great and people should stop sleepin' on it. Sorry about the audio quality there were some problems! Ge…

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The Libertarian Vision: A Conversation with Chase Oliver, Libertarian Presidential Nominee 1:02:02

16m ago1:02:02

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Send us a Text Message. In this special episode of Faithful Politics, hosts Will Wright (D) and Pastor Josh Burtram (R) engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Chase Oliver, the Libertarian Party's presidential nominee. Dubbed the most influential libertarian in America by Rolling Stone, Chase Oliver brings a fresh perspective on politics, …

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Sonny's Day 3 Prelims Swimming Recap | Paris 2024 5:17

2h ago5:17

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Sonny recaps Day 3 Prelims of swimming at the Paris Olympics. ⁠ OUR SWIMMING PARTNERS:EO SWIM BETTER:⁠ Analyse your stroke technique with eo's SwimBETTER handsets. Go to eolab.com/SwimBETTER, and use code BRETT at checkout to get 9 months free on a single gold annual membership with any handset purchase.https://www.eolab.com/swimbetterBRATTER PA, I…

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Sonny's Day 2 Prelims Swimming Recap | Paris 2024 9:54

3h ago9:54

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Sonny recaps Day 2 Prelims of swimming at the Paris Olympics. Get Sonny's Off-Season Speed Skills Program here! OUR SWIMMING PARTNERS:EO SWIM BETTER:⁠ Analyse your stroke technique with eo's SwimBETTER handsets. Go to eolab.com/SwimBETTER, and use code BRETT at checkout to get 9 months free on a single gold annual membership with any handset purcha…

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Germany's Lukas Martens Holds Off Elijah Winnington in the Men's 400 Freestyle | Olympics 2024 9:52

1h ago9:52

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Experience the unbelievable Men's 400 Freestyle Final from the Paris 2024 Olympics! Lukas Martens of Germany shocked the world with a dominant performance, while Elijah Winnington from Australia got his redemption from Tokyo, and Kim Woomin from South Korea put up a fierce fight. Relive every thrilling moment of this epic race. Subscribe for more O…

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Ariarne Titmus vs. Summer McIntosh vs. Katie Ledecky in Women's 400 Freestyle | Paris Olympics 2024 10:10

1h ago10:10

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Don't miss the epic showdown between Ariarne Titmus and Summer McIntosh in the Women's 400 Freestyle Final at the Paris 2024 Olympics! With Katie Ledecky also in the mix, this race was a thrilling battle of the 3 fastest 400 Freestylers ever in history. Watch every moment as Arni Titmus defends her title in an unforgettable race. Subscribe for more…

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Day 1 Olympic Swimming Coverage | Paris 2024 | Titmus vs. Ledecky vs. McIntosh + 4x100 Free Relays 2:02:17

1h ago2:02:17

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Brett, Megs, Kurt, Sonny, and Nate watch swimming at the Paris Olympics. OUR SWIMMING PARTNERS:EO SWIM BETTER:⁠ Analyse your stroke technique with eo's SwimBETTER handsets. Go to eolab.com/SwimBETTER, and use code BRETT at checkout to get 9 months free on a single gold annual membership with any handset purchase.https://www.eolab.com/swimbetterBRAT…

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Replay: How to Pick a President: Contingent, Contested, & Complex Election Scenarios w/Dr. John Fortier 51:48

2h ago51:48

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Send us a Text Message. *Given all the election related news this week, we thought we'd re-up this conversation we had with John Fortier, Election Expert from AEI. Hope you enjoy the show! In this conversation, Will Wright interviews John Fortier, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, about the mechanics of elections and the potenti…

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#391 Michigan's Matt Bowe Previews Paris, Reflects on Trials Strategies, and Shares Insights on Olympic Preparation 55:22

8d ago55:22

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Michigan Head Coach Matt Bowe was in LA so he stopped by to chat it up with Brett. OUR SWIMMING PARTNERS:EO SWIM BETTER:⁠ Analyse your stroke technique with eo's SwimBETTER handsets. Go to eolab.com/SwimBETTER, and use code BRETT at checkout to get 9 months free on a single gold annual membership with any handset purchase.https://www.eolab.com/swim…

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361: Arcs Leaders - Demagogue, Anarchist, and Elder (With Joshua Yearsley) 1:40:11

29m ago1:40:11

1:40:11

We've got another batch of Arcs Leaders to overview for you today! We're gearing up to finish our Base Game Arcs coverage before we go full hog wild into the campaign Arcs. Prepare for that content to become the mainstay to go along with our traditional Twilight Imperium coverage. Also this episode features a guest appearance from Arcs developer Jo…

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Trump’s RNC Tells Social Conservatives: “You’re Fired!” 46:58

1h ago46:58

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If you watched the Republican National Convention, you noticed several things that seemed… out of place. A Hindu prayer. Hulk Hogan. And a platform that’s strayed from conventional conservative values, including traditional marriage and the sanctity of life. It’s clear: The “new” Republican party is here. And its “Trumpublican” values seem to have …

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Slay The Spire (2019) 1:26:48

2h ago1:26:48

1:26:48

Another episode of the show featuring neither of the usual hosts! Matt and Hunter are nowhere to be found and instead we've got EJ and Alec aka "Root" sitting down to talk about the rougelike deck-building game, Slay the Spire! It's a big one folks. Get the Summer Tour T-Shirt! https://www.spacecatspeaceturtles.com/shop/p/oga-summer-break-tour-shir…

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Paris Swimming Preview Show! 1:26:23

7d ago1:26:23

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Brett, Megs, Kurt, Sonny, and Nate talk about Swimming at the 2024 Paris Olympics. OUR SWIMMING PARTNERS:EO SWIM BETTER:⁠ Analyse your stroke technique with eo's SwimBETTER handsets. Go to eolab.com/SwimBETTER, and use code BRETT at checkout to get 9 months free on a single gold annual membership with any handset purchase.https://www.eolab.com/swim…

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Inside the 2024 Elections: Security, Voter ID, and Biden w/Jessica Huseman 1:06:10

8d ago1:06:10

1:06:10

Send us a Text Message. **We recorded this episode on Friday, July 19th prior to President Biden making his decision to drop out of the race. We were expecting the announcement hence the reason we asked Jessica Huseman to come the show and discuss what the impact might mean for voters.** In this episode of Faithful Politics, hosts Will Wright and P…

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Ministers of Propaganda: Unveiling the Ideology of the Religious Right with Scott M. Coley 1:15:44

2h ago1:15:44

1:15:44

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Faithful Host Pastor Josh Burtram interviews Scott M. Coley, a lecturer in philosophy, about his forthcoming book 'Ministers of Propaganda, Truth and Power and the Ideology of the Religious Right.' The conversation delves into the relationship between evangelicalism and right-wing politics, exploring the con…

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Will Trump’s Assassination Attempt Finally Wake Us Up? 46:02

1h ago46:02

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On July 13, 2024, former President Donald Trump was almost assassinated at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. While it’s not our place to weigh in on many aspects of this horrific attack, we do want to focus on the church: How should Christians respond? On today’s episode, Keith and Patrick issue a call for Christians to think carefully and clearly, …

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360: Super Emirates of Hacan Guide 1:41:24

14d ago1:41:24

1:41:24

Finally the most important episode of the year! Today we're talking about the cats we are named after. We love these poster children of the Twilight Imperium brand and we want you to care about them too. Grab a bag of a money and sit down for this big one! Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Addit…

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Pentiment (2022) 1:12:47

16d ago1:12:47

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Summer Tour continues and for the first time ever Matt and Sun are running the show together. They've been wanting to play Pentiment together for a long time and they still didn't manage to play it together or even fully finish it, but there's still so much to talk about! Get the Summer Tour T-Shirt! https://www.spacecatspeaceturtles.com/shop/p/oga…

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Moving from the "What" to "How" in Politics w/Curtis Chang 58:21

11d ago58:21

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Send us a Text Message. The conversation with Curtis Chang focuses on his book and curriculum called The Afterparty, which aims to help Christians navigate political differences and maintain relationships. The Afterparty includes a small group curriculum, a book, and a worship album. The feedback on The Afterparty has been positive, with many peopl…

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Immortality (2022) 1:14:56

20d ago1:14:56

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Hunter and Sun are back with a newish game from one of the weirdest guys to do it, Sam Barlow. This discussion has like a whole bunch of SPOILERS so do not listen to it if that bothers you. Definitely watch a trailer though because this game is very pretty and visually interesting so I encourage you to check it out or just listen to us dive into it…

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You Don’t Deconstruct from Jesus with Brant Hansen 55:44

3d ago55:44

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Life is hard. God is good. Let’s dance. That’s the mantra (and the book title) of today’s podcast guest, Brant Hansen. Brant is an award-winning author and radio show host whose life provides a tangible example of the joy often missing in Christianity today. But his joy doesn’t stem from ignorance or a life free of trauma. Hear him explain to Keith…

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359: Arcs Leaders - Mystic and Archivist 1:38:30

3d ago1:38:30

1:38:30

It's another Arcs episode! Hunter is out this week so we've gone a bit lighter and just have two guides brought to you by Matt and EJ. Don't worry, it's not like we don't have an hour and a half worth of stuff to talk about even though it's only four sentences worth of text to evaluate... Music provided by Brian Kupillas. https://wanderinglake.band…

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#390 How to Build a Championship Team with Jeff Dugdale 54:27

8d ago54:27

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Coach Jeff Dugdale shares his experiences, challenges, and the philosophies that have propelled the Queens University swim team to national prominence. OUR SWIMMING PARTNERS:EO SWIM BETTER:⁠ Analyse your stroke technique with eo's SwimBETTER handsets. Go to eolab.com/SwimBETTER, and use code BRETT at checkout to get 9 months free on a single gold a…

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Understanding CRT in the Church: A Discussion with Ed Uszynski 1:11:16

4d ago1:11:16

1:11:16

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Faithful Politics, we dive deep into the complexities of Critical Race Theory (CRT) with Dr. Ed Uszynski. Ed, who holds a PhD from Bowling Green State University, brings his extensive background as a content specialist and diversity consultant to our discussion. We explore his new book, "Untangling Critica…

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Understanding Drag, Resistance, and Propulsion in Swimming 9:10

10d ago9:10

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In swimming, understanding the forces acting on a swimmer is crucial for optimizing performance. This involves managing drag, leveraging resistance, and maximizing propulsion. OUR SWIMMING PARTNERS:EO SWIM BETTER:⁠ Analyse your stroke technique with eo's SwimBETTER handsets. Go to eolab.com/SwimBETTER, and use code BRETT at checkout to get 9 months…

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Learning to Disagree: A Conversation with John Inazu 52:22

7d ago52:22

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Faithful Politics podcast, Josh Burtram and Will Wright interview John Inazu, the Callie D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law and Religion at Washington University in St. Louis. Inazu discusses his new book, Learning to Disagree, which explores the importance of understanding and navigating disag…

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358: Super Yssaril Tribes Guide 1:47:46

11d ago1:47:46

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This week we're back in the shadows, we have your guide for the Yssaril Tribes! This tricky faction is full o' surprises. Don't turn your back on these guys! Also this episode is kinda grumpy and we apologize for that we were feelin' spicy. Music provided by Ben Prunty. Find more at benpruntymusic.com or benprunty.bandcamp.com Additional Music and …

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#389 Will Ahmed, Founder of WHOOP, on Revolutionizing Recovery, Health, and High Performance Monitoring 42:31

11d ago42:31

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A collegiate squash player at Harvard, Will Ahmed created WHOOP at 20 years old. He's now 12 years in, revolutionizing recovery and high performance monitoring. WHOOP: A wearable fitness tracker that provides continuous physiological data to help users optimize training, recovery, and overall health.http://join.whoop.com/Sprintrevolution WHOOP is a…

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Trump vs. Biden: Make Debates Great Again 50:20

1M ago50:20

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According to recent polls, 70%+ of Americans don’t want Donald Trump or Joe Biden running for President. So, how did we get here? This week, Keith and Patrick join up to discuss golf handicaps--uhh, wait, we mean the first Presidential debate of 2024. They dissect the ways that TV and social media have changed how we judge debates and made them far…

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Episode #10 - Richard Keiser, CEO and Founder of Common Energy 24:04

1M ago24:04

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Listen to the American Resilience Podcast conversation with Common Energy CEO Richard Keiser to learn how to accelerate the transition to clean electricity generation and transmission and how we can create the amount of clean electricity needed.By American Resilience Project

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Final Fantasy 4 (1991) (Feat. Exothermic) 1:46:06

24d ago1:46:06

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We're talking a very classic game today, one that stands tall over a lot of games that we care about on this show. This one broke a lot of ground and old heads will think fondly of it forever. Do millennials like it though? If so, how much? Today we speak for an entire generation of game playin' individuals. Special thanks to Exothermic for joining…

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Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor w/Caleb Campbell 56:34

30d ago56:34

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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Caleb Campbell discusses his book 'Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor' and the rise of Christian nationalism in America. He shares his personal experiences with Christian nationalism within his congregation and the broader Christian community. Campbell explains the metaphor …

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#388 Inside the World's Most Advanced Swimming Lab with Roald Van der Vliet & Sander Schreven 1:16:45

1M ago1:16:45

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Roald Van der Vliet and Sander Schreven are from the Inno Sport Lab in Eindhoven, where cutting-edge technology and scientific analysis are used to enhance swimming performance. They discuss the lab's advanced measurement systems, which provide precise feedback on starts and turns, and highlight the individualized approach that has led to significa…

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Cities: Skylines (2015) 57:14

15d ago57:14

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Summer Tour continues with Matt and EJ talking about their shared interest in more simulation games! We've reveled in the bygone days of Roller Coaster Tycoon, now listen as we talk about the modern era with Cities: Skylines. This game is perhaps more relaxing just to watch than it is to play and THAT'S OKAY. It can still be one of your favorite ga…

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Finding Light in the Last Room: Amy Low's Journey with Stage Four Cancer 1:06:38

14d ago1:06:38

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Faithful Politics, we sit down with Amy Lowe, author and managing director for fellowships and nonprofit journalism at the Emerson Collective. Amy recently released her memoir, "The Brave In-Between: Notes from the Last Room," which candidly explores her journey with stage four metastatic colon cancer and …

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Why Should Christians Care About Criminal Justice? with Matt Martens 44:42

22d ago44:42

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When you hear about someone in prison, what typically goes through your head? Maybe it’s, “Good, I’m sure they deserve it,” or maybe it’s more, “What if they’re unfairly there?” Or, maybe you make no assumptions at all. Which is the correct Christian perspective on criminal justice? That’s what we’re discussing today when Matt Martens joins Patrick…

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357: An Overview of Dane Leaks 1:00:40

18d ago1:00:40

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You asked and we're here to provide! For months Dane has been leaving a trail of bread crumbs. And recently that trail led to some substantial components! The Galactic Council has asked us to talk about what seems to be brewing in Dane's Workshop. Here's the thing...it's not actually very much so get ready for us to make a lot out of very little...…

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#387 The Sprint Revolution for Masters Swimmers with Coach Michael Collins 57:22

24d ago57:22

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