What’s the Story, Pekin?-a podcast where we share stories of what’s happening in Pekin as told by their authors. We will discuss the community’s profile and personalities, attempting to be an objective source of information on topics of interest to many of us. In the process, we hope to discover the power of possibilities and find reasons for much needed optimism.
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Sermon audio from Pastor Josh Beutow and guest speakers at experiencegrace.church located between Tremont and Pekin, Illinois
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Since 2007 IBWIP has brought listeners a constant dose of adult comedy, roots music and artist interviews. We guarantee tons of laughs as we talk about our personal lives, talk about current events, and do some bits. We also play some of the best roots and independent music available. We also do many interviews with alot of the artist that are making amazing music in the Roots scene. Come join us, subscribe, and welcome to the dirty stalls of It Burns When I Pee.
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Welcome to the Good Business Podcast where talk with Entrepreneurs and Business Leaders about how to Create, Launch and Market Successful Sustainability Solutions that solve some of our planets most pressing environmental and social challenges like achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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Align in the Sound - New Economy Network / Radio BTL / CoCanberra
2XX Behind the Lines and Align in the Sound teams
Align in the Sound is a podcast combining audio from three sources: - Radio Behind the Lines - The New Economy Network of Australia - Co-ops Commons and Communities Canberra. Radio Behind the Lines (BTL) has been going to air every week on Community Radio 2XX 98.3FM in Canberra, Australia for over 30 years. We talk with anyone who is trying to make the world a better place. The New Economy Network of Australia (NENA) was conceived in 2016. NENA is an Australian Co-operative which aims to bri ...
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The 52nd Annual Pekin Marigold Festival Plans
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This week Bailey Gambetti and Amy McCoy join Gary to talk about new additions to the Festival this year and more!By Gary Gillis - Host
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Does God really even care about ME?! There is so much going on in the world, does He have time to be concerned with MY life? These questions are answered in Jesus’ declaration, “I am the Good Shepherd.”
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This week is a visit with the curator of Pekin's great museum facility in the old Franklin School, Roger Brotherton.By Gary Gillis - Host
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In this study, Mark leads us through what it looks like to question, to trust, and to change.
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Dave Molleck - Editor of the "Hometown Voice" newspaper
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This week Gary talks with Dave Molleck, the Editor of Pekin's new "Hometown Voice" monthly newpaper.By Gary Gillis - Host
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Out of all the items that Jesus could have used to illustrate His Person and power...why did He choose a ‘door?!’
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This week Gary is joined by Dick Schermer - member of the PCHS Class of 1962 who looks back at the City from years ago.By Gary Gillis - Host
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We often hear about how God is working behind the scenes in our lives. Through the story of the blind man, we get some insight into how we can become more aware of God’s pursuit of us.
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This week Gary talks again with Shawn Powers about the History and interesting facts about the Veterans Memorial Arena.By Gary Gillis - Host
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There are certain things in life that we “just know,” well...we “think” we know. I’m looking at you that sings the wrong lyrics to that song!! :)This passage helps us to have clarity about the most consequential thing in our lives...our relationship with God and how we interact with Him.
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Rising Tide Tour Canberra 2024 - 07 - 05
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Rising Tide successfully blockaded the worlds largest coal port for 32 hours in Newcastle, Australia in November 2023, with 102 arrests at the finale.The Australien Government continues to approve new coal and gas projects across the continent, providing over 14 Billion dollars in subsidies to the fossil fuel industry this year, actively sponsoring…
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Jesus calls us out of darkness and into the light of life because he is the light of the world. This happens when we are changed by understanding and accepting the truth of who Jesus is and what he came to do.
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This week Gary talks with Shawn Powers, Superintendent of Recreation for the Pekin Park District. They discuss the upcoming July 6th Bicentennial Bash held at the Pekin Park.By Gary Gillis - Host
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Tiffany White of the Dirksen Center and Gary visit on the importance and challenges surrounding the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.By Gary Gillis - Host
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Shame, guilt, condemnation...these are words that describe the inner turmoil of many people. In this story, we see a beautiful, yet gut wrenching, picture of what it looks like to experience grace and love in the midst of our darkest moments.
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One of the things we ALL face is conflict. Since it is an inevitable part of life, we need to know how to face it. In this passage, the Pharisees give us the perfect example of how NOT to face conflict!
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Is there something that you long to have? Something that you know will bring joy, contentment, or peace? This passage gives us the formula to “get what we want most.”
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Gary talks with Josh Wray, Director of Economic Development for the City of Pekin. Gary and Josh talk about what it takes to bring new business to the City as well as some current projects in the works.By Gary Gillis - Host
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Independents For Canberra - Anne - Louise Dawes - Sneha KC - Vanessa Picker - 2024 - 05 - 31 BTL
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Independents for Canberra is the Community Independendents Movement's focus in Canberra. We welcome candidates Anne-Louise Dawes, Sneha KC and Vanessa Picker to the show to have a yarn about the upcoming Local elections.By 2XX Behind the Lines and Align in the Sound teams
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Which of these two words most describes your faith: doubt or confidence? In this text, we see the source of both “true” confidence and “false” confidence.
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Bicentennial Bytes - Edison JH - First Mayor
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Bicentennial Bytes - Edison JH - First MayorBy Gary Gillis - Host
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Bicentennial Bytes - Scott AltmanBy Gary Gillis - Host
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Bicentennial Bytes - Broadmoor JH - Pioneers
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Bicentennial Bytes - Broadmoor JH - PioneersBy Gary Gillis - Host
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Bicentennial Bytes - Jefferson School - Lost Hotel
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Bicentennial Bytes - Jefferson School - Lost HotelBy Gary Gillis - Host
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Bicentennial Bytes - CB Smith - Pekin's first Jail
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Bicentennial Bytes - CB Smith - Pekin's first JailBy Gary Gillis - Host
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Bicentennial Bytes - L E Stark School - Kelloggs
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Bicentennial Bytes - L E Stark School - KelloggsBy Gary Gillis - Host
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Bicentennial Bytes - Willow School - Hank Bruder
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Bicentennial Bytes - Willow School - Hank BruderBy Gary Gillis - Host
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Bicentennial Bytes - Wilson School - NanceBy Gary Gillis - Host
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Bicentennial Bytes - Washington School - Town President
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Bicentennial Bytes - Washington School - Town PresidentBy Gary Gillis - Host
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Bicentennial Bytes - Dirksen School - Pekin Agreement
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Bicentennial Bytes - Dirksen School - Pekin AgreementBy Gary Gillis - Host
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Gary talks with Jarod Olar about names of Iconic places around Pekin to find out who they were named after and why.By Gary Gillis - Host
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“Don't judge me!” We’ve all heard it...but what does the Bible REALLY say about judging others. This message is the second in a two part series that helps us understand what Jesus REALLY said about judging others.
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Keth McKeever talks about the effort to Honor Veterans
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Gary talks with Keith McKeever about efforts to honor Veterans at the June 15th Bicentennial Street Fair and Pekin's United Way.By Gary Gillis - Host
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Jarod Olar and Bailey Gambetti talk Downtown Building History
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This week Gary talks with Bailey and Jarod about an exciting new idea that is taking shape downtown.By Gary Gillis - Host
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All of us are a little ‘messed up.’ You might even call us ‘misfits.’ In one of the most mundane passages of Scripture (the genealogy of Jesus), we see the story of four ‘misfits.’ People that we think should not have been included in the lineage of Jesus. BUT...they ARE there and it is for a PURPOSE...just like US!…
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“Don't judge me!” We’ve all heard it...but what does the Bible REALLY say about judging others. This message is the first in a two part series that helps us understand what Jesus REALLY said about judging others.
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This week Gary speaks with Joanna Carrol, Facilitator of Media Services for Pekin School Dist. 108, and Laura Bieller, Classroom Tech at Edison Jr. High about upcoming "Bicentennial Bytes".By Gary Gillis - Host
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“Hur” is an often overlooked and undervalued Bible character. The lessons we learn from him are helpful for those of us that find ourselves experiencing similar emotions and asking questions like, “Does what I do really even matter?”
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Downtown Development and Bicentennial Plans with Terri Gambetti
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This week Gary talks with Terri Gambetti about some of the exciting events happening with the Downtown Development.By Gary Gillis - Host
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Grief affects nearly every area of our lives...the way we think, the way we regulate our emotions, our sleep patterns, and even our eating habits. Grief is overwhelming...yet it is something we must encounter. In this message, we don’t let go OF grief, but we learn that there are some things that need let go IN grief. Jesus sets the example for us …
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This week Gary talks with the City of Pekin Engineer Josie Esker. Josie gives updates on the Court Street Project as well as the Derby Street Projects.By Gary Gillis - Host
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There are times in life when you just want to throw in the towel. One of those times is when you are engaged in conflict with others. The good news is that Jesus taught us how to fight!
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There are times in life when you just want to throw in the towel. One of those times is when you have betrayed someone you love. The good news is that there is still hope and you are still loved.
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Susan Rynearson - Pekin Genealogical Society
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Gary has a fascinating conversation with Susan Rynearson from the Pekin Genealogical Society about all that is available and the family history that can be found.By Gary Gillis - Host
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A study of John 15
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There are times in life when you just want to throw in the towel. One of those times is when you’ve been betrayed by someone you love. The good news is that we can find purpose in betrayal.
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This week Gary sits down with Rich Hawkins to talk about some of the most exciting times in Pekin High School Basketball.By Gary Gillis - Host
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Skepticism runs rampant in a day and age filled with scammers. Many people feel this same skepticism when it comes to the claims of Jesus...especially His claims to be the Son of God and to have resurrected from the dead. This message addresses the validity of these claims of Jesus.
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Gary continues his discussion with Jared Olar about the beginning of Pekin.By Gary Gillis - Host
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Life gets busy. Things go wrong. We fail. All of us have times in our lives when we need some “recentering.” The Scriptural way of “recentering” is by “re-celebrating.”
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