Best National Ave Podcasts (2024)

Guest Pastor Chris Johnson from Divine Unity Community Church (Harrisonburg, VA) delivers a powerful message titled "Open Our Eyes" at Every Nation Cincinnati, examining faith versus fear through the lens of 2 Kings 6:14-17.By Pastor Chris Johnson

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Luke 11:37-54 (God's Moral Justification) - Joe Kim 33:11

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Luke 11:37-54 (God's Moral Justification) - Joe Kim by Park Community ChurchBy Park Community Church

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Luke 11:14-36 (Receive the King) - Jamie Borchik 38:21

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Luke 11:14-36 (Receive the King) - Jamie Borchik by Park Community ChurchBy Park Community Church

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Was it Worth it? 40:50

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By Dr. Brian Taylor

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Luke 11:1-13 (Prayers of Petition: When God Says No) - Phil Adams 28:36

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Luke 11:1-13 (Prayers of Petition: When God Says No) - Phil Adams by Park Community ChurchBy Park Community Church

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What Do You Have to Lose? 37:56

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In this insightful sermon, Pastor Brian explores the story of Naaman's healing from leprosy in 2 Kings 5:1-14. He challenges us to consider what we might need to let go of in order to receive God's blessings and healing in our lives.By Dr. Brian Taylor

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Luke 10:38-42 (The One Thing Necessary: Sitting at Jesus' Feet) - Phil Adams 25:27

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Luke 10:38-42 (The One Thing Necessary: Sitting at Jesus' Feet) - Phil Adams by Park Community ChurchBy Park Community Church

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House of Prayer for All Nations 38:07

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In this powerful sermon, guest Pastor Steve Murrell from Every Nation Ministries shares a global perspective on the church's mission and purpose. Speaking at Every Nation Cincinnati, he explores Mark 11:15-17, focusing on Jesus' cleansing of the temple and the profound statement: "My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations."…

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It Is Well 40:24

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When life feels like it's falling apart, where can we turn? In this powerful message, Kylie Parks tackles the question we've all asked: How do we hold onto faith when our world is crumbling? Through the lens of the Shunammite woman's story in 2 Kings 4, Kylie offers hope and practical wisdom for anyone facing heartache, disappointment, or shattered…

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Song of Solomon(Courageous Convictions: Good Sex) - Jamie Borchik 40:22

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Song of Solomon(Courageous Convictions: Good Sex) - Jamie Borchik by Park Community ChurchBy Park Community Church

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John 18:33-40 (Courageous Convictions: A Kingdom Not Of This World) - Phil Adams 28:01

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John 18:33-40 (Courageous Convictions: A Kingdom Not Of This World) - Phil Adams by Park Community ChurchBy Park Community Church

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Matthew 6:24-33 (Courageous Convictions: Seek First The Kingdom) - Phil Adams 35:25

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Matthew 6:24-33 (Courageous Convictions: Seek First The Kingdom) - Phil Adams by Park Community ChurchBy Park Community Church

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Check With God First 34:51

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"Check with God First" - Pastor Brian unpacks the vital principle of seeking God's guidance before making decisions. Drawing from 2 Kings 3, he reveals how what's overwhelming to us is easy for God. Learn practical steps to align your choices with God's will and transform your decision-making process. Whether you're facing major life choices or eve…

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Add Some Salt to It 38:26

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This week, Pastor Brian unpacks the story of Elisha healing Jericho's waters, revealing how God can transform our cities and souls. Discover the power of facing difficult situations, trusting God with the impossible, and becoming agents of change in a broken world. Whether you're dealing with personal struggles or seeking to impact your community, …

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Acts 4:8-12 (Courageous Convictions: The Only Way) - Jamie Borchik 36:21

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Acts 4:8-12 (Courageous Convictions: The Only Way) - Jamie Borchik by Park Community ChurchBy Park Community Church

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Malachi (Loved all Along: Living from Love, Not for Love) - Phil Adams 39:05

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Malachi (Loved all Along: Living from Love, Not for Love) - Phil Adams by Park Community ChurchBy Park Community Church

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Same Mantle, Different Prophet 35:43

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Pastor Brian explores the powerful transition of spiritual authority from Elijah to Elisha in this insightful sermon. Drawing parallels between ancient biblical times and our modern world, he unpacks the significance of passing on God's mantle and walking in divine power.By Dr. Brian Taylor

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Activate a New Mind 39:49

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In this powerful sermon on "Activating a New Mind", Pastor Brian explores how believers can be transformed by renewing their minds, based on teachings from Ephesians 4:17-24. He emphasizes that to be activated in a new way of living, we must be deactivated in our old ways of thinking.By Dr. Brian Taylor

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Zechariah (The Real and The Ideal) - Jamie Borchik 37:22

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Zechariah (The Real and The Ideal) - Jamie Borchik by Park Community ChurchBy Park Community Church

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Activated in Family 38:10

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In this powerful sermon, Pastor Brian Taylor continues the "Activate" series, focusing on how we can live out God's mission as a unified yet diverse body of believers. Drawing from Ephesians 4:14-16, Pastor Brian explores what it means to be "activated into family" and how each member can contribute their unique gifts to build up the church.…

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Haggai (Fear and the Temple) - Joe Kim 42:33

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Haggai (Fear and the Temple) - Joe Kim by Park Community ChurchBy Park Community Church

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Activated in Your Gifting 40:39

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"Activate in Your Gifting" with Pastor Brian Taylor Discover how to unleash your God-given potential in this powerful sermon from Pastor Brian Taylor. Drawing from Ephesians 4, Pastor Brian unpacks the vital role each believer plays in building up the body of Christ. In this sermon, you'll learn: • How to identify and activate your spiritual gifts …

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Zephaniah (Justice and Love: The Day of the LORD) - Jamie Borchik 35:33

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Zephaniah (Justice and Love: The Day of the LORD) - Jamie Borchik by Park Community ChurchBy Park Community Church

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Activated In Your Calling 35:41

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In this powerful message, Pastor Brian kicks off a new sermon series called "Activated in your Calling" by exploring what it means to live out our calling as Christians. Drawing from Ephesians 4:1-6, he challenges us to walk in a manner worthy of our divine calling.By Dr. Brian Taylor

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The Only Thing that Matters 41:17

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In this impactful sermon, Pastor Brian concludes the summer series "To the Ends of the Earth" with a sobering yet encouraging message on staying focused on what truly matters in life. Drawing from Acts 20:17-28, he unpacks Paul's farewell address to the Ephesian elders, highlighting key lessons for living with purpose and conviction.…

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Do Not Be Troubled 41:23

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In this compelling sermon, Pastor Brian unpacks the story of Eutychus from Acts 20:7-12, drawing powerful lessons for modern believers. He explores the dangers of spiritual sleep and the world's desperate need for Christians filled with the life of Jesus. Pastor Brian emphasizes three key characteristics: being filled with God's love, power, and pe…

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Nahum (Vengeance is the Lord's: Finding Comfort in the Wrath of God) - Phil Adams 25:23

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Nahum (Vengeance is the Lord's: Finding Comfort in the Wrath of God) - Phil Adams by Park Community ChurchBy Park Community Church

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Causing A Disturbance 39:02

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In this powerful sermon titled "Causing a Disturbance," Pastor Brian explores how the gospel of Jesus Christ can be both transformative and disruptive. Drawing from Acts 19:23-30, he examines the impact of Paul's ministry in Ephesus and how it stirred up controversy among those whose livelihoods and identities were threatened by the spread of Chris…

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The Final Kresta in the Afternoon Segment - James Kresta (12 July, 2024) 14:00

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It’s come to this: the final segment of Kresta in the Afternoon. Al’s son James helps us say goodbye, and say hello to our new program.

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Direct to My Desk: Al’s Favorite Books (12 July, 2024) 25:43

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Al loved taking calls from listeners and one his most popular segments was our annual “Book Recommendation” open line. In these segments, we invite you to call in and share the best book you remember learning about on Kresta in the Afternoon.

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Kresta in the Afternoon’s Silent, most important Supporter - Sally Kresta (12 July, 2024) 15:00

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If you listened to Kresta in the Afternoon over the years, you know how devoted Al was to his wife, Sally. But you may not know how important she was to the program. Sally gives us a behind-the-scenes look.

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Catholic Radio and the power to Evangelize - Peter Herbeck (12 July, 2024) 12:57

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For decades, Al and Peter Herbeck worked together to spread the Gospel. Peter shares some memories and discusses how we can use Catholic radio for evangelization.

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Marcus Commentary: The Legacy of Kresta in the Afternoon (12 July, 2024) 12:39

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Today is the final episode of Kresta in the Afternoon. Marcus shares some thoughts on the legacy of the program, connecting it to George Washington’s farewell address.

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Jesus Sends Out the Apostles - Peggy Stanton(11 July 2024) 13:58

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In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus sends out the apostles two by two, instructing them to preach, heal the sick, and cast out unclean spirits. Peggy Stanton helps us prepare for the Sunday reading.

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Senate Republicans Block Democrat Bill for Abortions Up to Birth Nationwide - Monica Miller(11 July 2024) 12:53

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Senate Republicans have blocked legislation to push abortions up to birth nationwide. Monica Miller has the details.

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Marcus Commentary: How St. Benedict Saved Western Civilization (11 July 2024) 12:49

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Marcus talks about St Benedict of Nursia.

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Marcus Commentary: Is Pride month changing? (10 July, 2024) 12:56

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Last month a group called “Queers for Palestine” protested a local Pride Parade on the grounds that it was a symbol of oppression. Marcus discusses.

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What does the Bible say about Reconciliation - James Prothro(10 July 2024) 28:00

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One of Jesus’ most famous parables is the tale of the Prodigal Son, and its message of God’s repentance and forgiveness. This encounter with God’s mercy receives special expression in sacrament of Reconciliation, through which God’s wayward children are forgiven and restored by God’s grace to life in the household of God, which is the Church. James…

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Republicans and Pro-Life Leaders Look to Find Common Ground - Peter Laffin(10 July 2024) 12:49

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For months, the Republican Party and pro-life leaders have been engaged in a public and often acrimonious tussle over abortion policy and how it would diverge from the GOP’s longtime pro-life party platform. Peter Laffin joins us.

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Voices of Faith from a Life in the Church - Francis Maier(10 July 2024) 27:00

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Over the past decade Rome has been marked with sharp, and often unwarranted, criticism of the Church in the United States and American Catholic life. But very few of the critics have taken the time to talk, systematically, with a wide range of U.S. Catholics to understand their concerns. Francis Maier has had those conversations. He joins us.…

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Resounding Truth: A musician's apologetic journey to discover the fullness of the Catholic faith - Chris Bray (9 July, 2024) 26:59

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Through his career as a performer in the Christian music industry, Chris Bray’s interactions with non-Catholics helped to answer his doubts about the faith and gave him the apologetic knowledge to defend it. He joins us.

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Don't Miss the Good News Conference - John Hale (9 July, 2024) 12:53

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The Good News Conference is a conference for individuals, couples, and families who desire to grow closer to Christ through the Good News as preached by the world’s most dynamic evangelists John Hale tells us more about it.

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Making Moral Decisions at the End of Life - Bruce Green (9 July, 2024) 27:00

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St. Robert Bellarmine writes that a person may be “compelled, when unprepared, oppressed by disease, and scarcely possessed of reason, to give an account of those things on which when in health, he had perhaps never once reflected.” This is the foundation of Bruce Green’s new book: Now and at the Hour of Our Death: Making Moral Decisions at the End…

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Marcus Commentary: What do we mean when we say Evil is real? (9 July, 2024) 13:00

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The Devil is Real. Evil is Real. Easy things to say, but what does it mean to believe it? Marcus discusses.

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The Mystery of the Shroud - Russ Breault (8 July, 2024) 27:14

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The Shroud of Turin is the world’s most analyzed artifact, yet it remains an unsolved mystery. Could it be the same cloth that wrapped Jesus in the tomb? Russ Breault joins us.

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Marcus Commentary: Problems with Atheism 12:47

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Marcus responds to intellectual problems posed by atheism.

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Institutional Diversity and Identity in Catholic Education - Terrence Sweeney (8 July, 2024) 26:59

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Bland sameness afflicts much of life today. Wherever one turns these days, it is hard to miss some institution proclaiming its commitment to diversity. Businesses, the military, churches, and, especially, universities all claim to be diverse places. But behind these identical claims to difference there is a rush towards sameness, a rush that is par…

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