Best Penny Cooke Podcasts (2024)

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Season 3: Sneak Peek! 11:50

32m ago11:50

11:50

🎉 Season 3 Sneak Peek: Maximize Your Day Podcast with Jessica Rosario! I’m so excited to welcome you to Season 3 of the Maximize Your Day podcast! This season, I’m bringing you fresh insights and strategies to help you take control of your day and achieve your goals. We’ll dive deep into what it really means to maximize your day—hint: it’s not abou…

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The Blessings of Obedience 35:12

10h ago35:12

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What do these verses mean for us personally and for our nation today? We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5 NLT "What sorrow awaits my rebellious children . . . these people are stubborn rebels who refuse to pay attention to the Lord…

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Keep Your Eyes on the Prize with Psalm 145 36:36

3h ago36:36

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Let's break down Psalm 145 and see why it's called a Psalm of praise and how it can give us encouragement and hope for today. pennycookeauthor.com delbates.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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What is Worship and How Does it Give Us Hope? 31:43

7d ago31:43

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How and why do we worship, and why sometimes don't we feel like worshiping? What does worship do for God, for us, and even to the enemy? Join us as we break it down. delbates.com pennycookeauthor.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Is There Hope for America? 30:23

7d ago30:23

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Will God bless America again? Listen in as Del and Penny discuss the hope we have and how we can pray. Contact us at: pennycookeauthor.com delbates.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Understanding Romans 8:28 with guest Jacqueline Maples 31:32

1M ago31:32

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Romans 8:28 says, "All things work together for good...," but what does it really mean? Join Del, Penny, and Jacqueline as they discuss this often-quoted verse. Contact us at: delbates.com pennycookeauthor.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Washington state and counties square off over juvenile rehabilitation closures 3:53

17d ago3:53

3:53

One issue: DCYF’s transfer of 43 men in their early 20s from Green Hill to an adult prison.By Ann Dornfeld

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Boeing chooses a new CEO, who reportedly plans to lead company from Seattle area 5:46

1M ago5:46

5:46

‘In symbolic terms, it would be enormous for this area. It would mean reversing mistakes that have been made over 20 years.’ -Dominic Gates on Boeing newsBy Kim Malcolm

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Omelet with a side of Bach: Kenji López-Alt’s experimental cooking performance 3:41

25d ago3:41

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By Ruby de Luna

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How Important is Freedom? 29:24

2M ago29:24

29:24

Del and Penny talk about the birth of America and what it means to live free, both physically and spiritually, as well as ways to pray for America. Happy 4th of July! delbates.com pennycookeauthor.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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NPR host, check. Cabaret singer, check. Reality TV show host? Ari Shapiro does it all 8:00

2M ago8:00

8:00

The NPR All Things Considered co-host told us about hosting Season Two of the Netflix series "The Mole."By Kim Malcolm

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Does the US Supreme Court ruling on public camping bans criminalize homelessness? 7:03

2M ago7:03

7:03

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that cities can ban camping and sleeping in public, even if there is no shelter to send them to, overturning a previous ruling that has guided cities' approaches to homelessness for years.By Kate Walters

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Auburn cop found guilty of murder in 2019 death of Jesse Sarey 3:22

2M ago3:22

3:22

Jeffrey Nelson, an Auburn police officer who was charged for shooting and killing Jesse Sarey, 26, in 2019, was found guilty of murder and assault on Thursday. Nelson is the first officer in Washington state to be convicted under a new legal standard for holding cops accountable for using deadly force.…

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Hope in the Midst of Adversity with guest Victoria Chapin 40:45

2M ago40:45

40:45

Pain is real and life can be hard at times. Victoria Chapin talks about how she does life to the full even in the midst of adversity, and she's had much of it. Listen in and find out how she stays joyful, and she has much of that too! Find Victoria and get your free prayer journal at: victoriachapin.com…

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Hope in the Story of Tamar with guests Eva Marie Everson and Miriam Feinberg Vamosh 44:19

3M ago44:19

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Award-winning authors Eva Marie Everson and Miriam Feinberg Vamosh talk about their latest co-authored book about King David's daughter, Tamar, found in Genesis 38: Ahoti! A story of Tamar. It is a story of abuse, shame, identity, resourcefulness, determination, and hope. Find Ahoti on Amazon. miriamfeinbergvamosh.com evamarieeversonauthor.com…

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In stunning reversal, Auburn officer won’t testify at his murder trial 3:22

3M ago3:22

3:22

Police officer Jeffrey Nelson will not testify in the murder trial against himBy Ashley Hiruko

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Washington officials plan to release abortion pill stockpile after SCOTUS upholds access 4:13

3M ago4:13

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Washington officials say after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone Thursday, the state will start to release its stockpile of the drug. But it’s unclear whether the state will renew that stockpile if the medication faces additional federal challenges.By Jeanie Lindsay

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Blessings for the Guys with guest Del Duduit 30:32

3M ago30:32

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Award-winning author of over 20 books, Del Duduit, joins us to talk about his sports devotionals and how they came about, his favorite athlete interviews, and what's coming next. The guys (and the gals) in your life will love his books--something for everyone. Find Del at delduduit.com, and his books on Amazon.…

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Episode 27: "I Hotel" by Karen Tei Yamashita, w/ special guest Josh Cook 1:01:25

2M ago1:01:25

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We’re joined today by Josh Cook. Josh is a bookseller and co-owner at Porter Square Books in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he has worked since 2004. He is the author of the critically acclaimed postmodern detective novel An Exaggerated Murder and most recently of The Art of Libromancy: Selling Books and Reading Books in the Twenty-First Century, …

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50 years of Pride in Seattle: The early days of the LGBTQ+ fight for acceptance 8:10

2M ago8:10

8:10

This first Pride, though big in spirit, was minuscule compared to what it has become today.By Paige Browning

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Hope for the Grieving with guest James C. Magruder 36:52

3M ago36:52

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Jim Magruder is the author of The Desert Between Us, a novel about grieving, inspired by his own life experiences with grief. Jim has a message of hope and healing for all of us, because everyone experiences grief at some time. Don't miss this one, and please share with those who are currently in grief--they'll thank you! JamesCMagruder.com…

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Poet Maggie Smith's search for self, understanding, and human connection 8:04

3M ago8:04

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Poet Maggie Smith will read from and talk about her work on June 8 at Hugo House.By Paige Browning

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The Red Chador and 'the fabulousness of being a Muslim woman' 5:22

3M ago5:22

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‘She is sparkling, she is shiny, she is not somebody to fear. Let her have her moment. Let her have her dance.’ - Anida Yoeu AliBy Kim Malcolm

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Hope in Psalm 1 34:45

3M ago34:45

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Del and Penny have a great discussion about the hope and meaning in Psalm 1. delbates.com pennycookeauthor.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz out; former Sheriff Sue Rahr interim 4:10

3M ago4:10

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Updated at 1 p.m. 5/29/2024By Ashley Hiruko

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Seattle City Council delays decision to roll back gig worker minimum wage 3:53

3M ago3:53

3:53

The Seattle City Council postponed a planned vote Tuesday over a controversial proposal to roll back a gig worker minimum wage that was put in place earlier this year.By Ruby de Luna

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Why are women choosing the bear in the #manvsbear debate? 7:14

3M ago7:14

7:14

Seattle Times columnist Naomi Ishisaka talks about the origins and impacts of a recent social media stormBy Kim Malcolm

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UW biochemistry professor makes list of top 100 global health leaders 4:43

3M ago4:43

4:43

Professor David Baker used to say that protein design was on the ‘lunatic fringe’ of biochemistry. Now, he’s on the TIME100 Health list.By Kim Malcolm

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Aging Gracefully with guest Susan Neal 34:24

4M ago34:24

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Do you want to be healthy? Do you have health issues? Do you want to prevent health issues? There is hope! Our guest Susan Neal shares some vital information we all need to be well. Find her at: SusanUNeal.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Melinda French Gates and the unique qualities of women’s philanthropy 4:59

3M ago4:59

4:59

Researcher expects French Gates 'will continue to focus on gender equity and women's empowerment.'By Kim Malcolm

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Pro-Palestine protesters to disband UW encampment in Seattle after university makes concessions 5:38

3M ago5:38

5:38

Agreement signals campus protest tents will be coming down soonBy Paige Browning

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Auburn cop's murder trial starts: Defense confirms he'll testify, 1 juror dismissed over undisclosed witness connection 5:02

3M ago5:02

5:02

The long-awaited murder trial of Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson got off to a rocky start Thursday.By Amy Radil

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A power move: Northwest companies charge toward battery tech revolution 4:04

4M ago4:04

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Electricity demand in Washington state is about to grow dramatically, as we shift away from fossil fuels. That means we’re going to need better batteries – and a lot more of them. Companies in Washington State are racing to become leaders in this growing industry.By Joshua McNichols

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Raising Christian Kids with Guest Lee Ann Mancini 41:04

4M ago41:04

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Tune in to hear great wisdom and hope for the next generation! Lee Ann is the author of Raising Kids to Follow Christ: Instilling a Lifelong Trust in God , as well as the popular Sea Kids books and video series. She hosts the award-winning podcast, Raising Christian Kids, where she equips and empowers her listeners to be the best spiritual leaders …

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What it’s like to bop around the country with POTUS? An NPR pool reporter filled us in 5:02

4M ago5:02

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‘It's hard not to think of how historic it is to be on a plane like Air Force One.’ – NPR’s Elena MooreBy Kim Malcolm

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In Burien, 'the soap opera continues' as quarrels grow over city's camping ban 4:50

4M ago4:50

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Each day in Burien seems to bring a new uproar between city officials and the King County Sheriff’s Office over the city’s camping ban. Meanwhile, people await an upcoming U.S. Supreme Court ruling on whether camping bans violate the Eighth Amendment’s prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment when they don’t come with offers of available shelter…

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Too Blessed to be Stressed with guest Debora Coty 34:14

4M ago34:14

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We were blessed to have Debora Coty join us and share some of her God winks. Enjoy her hope and humor! deboracoty.comBy Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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20 Seattle elementary schools could be closed due to budget crisis 4:48

4M ago4:48

4:48

District officials have not said which schools will be on the chopping block — a list is expected to be released in June — but they say K-5 students would be better accommodated if the district downsized to 50 elementary schools, down from more than 70 schools.By Sami West

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University of Washington won’t cut ties with Boeing, president says, despite protests 4:49

3M ago4:49

4:49

‘She was very direct. She said, we will not end this relationship because, essentially, you couldn't replace all the support that the company has given the university over the years.’ -Mike ReicherBy Kim Malcolm

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Episode 26: "Wild Milk: Stories" by Sabrina Orah Mark, w/ special guest Lara Ehrlich 55:27

3M ago55:27

55:27

We’re joined today by Lara Ehrlich, a writer, editor, and longtime friend (she and Tom go back 20 years, which seems impossible). Her first story collection, Animal Wife, was published by Red Hen Press back in 2020, and her first novel, Bind Me Tighter Still, will publish in 2025, also from Red Hen. She also hosts a conversation series, Writer Moth…

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AI should be used in class, not feared. That’s the message of these Seattle area teachers 4:14

4M ago4:14

4:14

Earlier this year, Washington became the fifth state in the country to issue guidance on using AI in school. Some teachers had already started using artificial intelligence to improve their assignments, engage students, and save time.By Sami West

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The 'Better FAFSA' was not, but the University of Washington says it's getting there 4:54

3M ago4:54

4:54

‘In the long term, we think that families really are going to benefit from this.’By Kim Malcolm

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Jesus and Passover, Part 2, with Guest Jacqueline Maples 36:18

4M ago36:18

36:18

Pray with us for this National Day of Prayer, and then hear Part 2 from last week's teaching on the Passover with Jacqueline Maples.By Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Washington’s border waters are on the cusp of a major rise in oil tanker traffic 5:46

4M ago5:46

5:46

‘Money Talks is one of the takeaways you could have from this. In the case of Canada now, when push comes to shove, a major province in the country depends on this industry as critical to their future growth.’ -Tom BanseBy Tom Banse

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What would a ban on non-compete clauses mean for tech companies in Washington state? 4:37

4M ago4:37

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If the proposed rule change goes into effect, it would change the way companies like Microsoft and Amazon do business.By Kim Malcolm

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Jesus and Passover with guest Jacqueline Maples 35:14

5M ago35:14

35:14

Do you understand all the meaning, symbolism, and parallels of Passover? Jacqueline breaks it down for us, and it was so interesting,we asked her to come back next week! So enjoy, and come on back for part 2.By Penny Cooke and Del Bates

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Counting down to ‘All Aboard!’ East Link: And it still has that new (light rail) car smell 5:30

4M ago5:30

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King County councilmember Claudia Balducci pushed for the long-awaited opening. She’s ready to celebrate Saturday’s launchBy Kim Malcolm

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Leave the imported shrimp, take the local bivalves: sustainable seafood choices 4:23

4M ago4:23

4:23

UW professor Jessica Gephart shares insights into the global and local seafood tradeBy Kim Malcolm

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UW football player accused of raping two women pleads not guilty 5:53

5M ago5:53

5:53

University of Washington running back Tylin Rogers pleaded not guilty Thursday morning to one count of rape in the second degree and one count of rape in third degree.By Katie Campbell

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Backout to Blessing with guest Melissa Huray 39:19

5M ago39:19

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We loved talking with our guest, Melissa Huray, Executive Director of the Lindell Recovery Network and host of the Hope Report. Melissa tells her story of her own addiction and recovery and talks about her memoir, Blackout to Blessing - How the Perfect Love of God Saved Me from the Highway to Hell. You won't want to miss this wonderful testimony of…

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