Best Project Zion Podcasts (2024)

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767 | Coffee to Go | Proper 23 Year B 17:26

6h ago17:26

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Money, money, money, money ... Money. The O’Jays said, “some people gotta have it.” (“For the Love of Money,” Philadelphia) But Jesus told the rich young ruler to go and give it all away, then, come follow him. We all know how that ended. Join hosts, Karin Peter and Blake Smith, for a look at that memorable passage from the Gospel of Mark. Maybe th…

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National Parks Traveler Podcast | Crime Off The Grid 47:29

32m ago47:29

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Crime happens, even in national parks, national forests, and other public lands. There are murders, thefts, robberies and all sorts of crime that we’d hope to escape by heading into the kingdom of public lands. It can be hard to accept that national parks are not immune from criminals and crimes. Just this past Fourth of July there was a horrific i…

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766 | What's Brewing | Combined Reunions in the Northwest | Part 1 47:03

11h ago47:03

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Three mission centers, two countries, one campground, and lots of planning, talking, and listening to one another. All for something new ... a combined reunion that would bring together varying traditions and cultures for a shared experience. Listen in to part 1 of the conversation between host, Robin Linkhart and her guests Chris Phelps, Shannon M…

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765 | Climate Brewing | The Climate Emergency | Paul Bethel 26:38

23h ago26:38

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Once a casual believer in climate science, who, like most of us, did what was easy and convenient with regard to the environment, Paul Bethel is now a strong advocate for climate justice. In this episode of Climate Brewing, host Susan Oxley sits down with fellow Climate Justice Team member, Paul, to hear his story and glean from his deepening under…

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Was Kouri Richins Mom Involved In Eric's Death? | Uncovering The Truth With Profiling Evil 21:02

1d ago21:02

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Was Kouri Richins Mom Involved In Eric's Death? | Uncovering The Truth With Profiling Evil Profiling Evil provides an overview of the case and looks into the #murder of #EricRichins in #Utah. Was he #poisoned with #fentanyl #drug #overdose or did he consume it voluntarily. #AreYouWithMe #grief #author #preliminaryhearing is coming up. Kouri Richins…

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National Parks Traveler Podcast | The Aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene 40:32

3d ago40:32

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Who could have predicted that Hurricane Helene would carry her fury from the Gulf of Mexico and the coast of Florida hundreds of miles north into Appalachia? While there were forecasts calling for the hurricane to be downgraded to a tropical storm and drop quite a bit of rain in the region, the extent of damage in western North Carolina has been br…

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764 | Coffee to Go | Proper 22 Year B 15:28

3d ago15:28

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“I’ve Got the Power” is not just the name of a song by Snap played in clubs and on radio stations ... it has been a foundational principle for groups of people ... especially men ... since the days of Moses. It continued into the days of Jesus, and it continues today. So, what does Jesus have to say about it? Join hosts, Karin Peter and Blake Smith…

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763 | Coffee in the Swarm | Danny Dennis 18:30

5d ago18:30

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Graceland is back in session, and PZP is back in the Swarm. In this episode of Coffee in the Swarm co-hosts, Aliyah Farrell and Mike Hoffman, sit down with Danny Dennis. Growing up in the Liberty Street congregation in Independence, MO, the church has always been an important part of Danny’s life ... even though he admits, he didn’t always go by hi…

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Ep 160 — Fear & Control | Approaching Zion pt. 7 3:16:58

7d ago3:16:58

3:16:58

Fear! What is it? How does it work? How can it be used to control us? That’s our main segment, fear and mind control. Then we dive into the next installment of Huge Niblet and Approaching Zion for 2 essays/talks about fear and Nibley’s envisioned perfect society. We wrap with happy news about coal power taking another hit. Do you want to help set u…

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A40 | Awaken to God's Presence | Power of Story 8:38

8d ago8:38

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Every day of our lives, we are writing our story. Sometimes the story comes out the way we plan it and sometimes it’s something altogether different. The thing is that we don’t write our story alone. It is added to by the people we encounter and with whom we journey. Some of those “co-writers” become like saints to us. That’s right, ordinary people…

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Uncovering Dylan Rounds' Hidden Desert Grave | Profiling Evil 1:01:13

8d ago1:01:13

1:01:13

We went into the #Utah west desert and hid #DylanRounds grave. We Hid Dylan Rounds Desert Grave | Profiling Evil He was murdered by #JamesBrenner in Lucin, Utah. Now that Brenner has been sentenced to the #UtahStatePrison for murder, we joined #CandiceCooley to search for Dylan's remains one last time before disguising his grave from curious onlook…

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National Parks Traveler Podcast | Rodanthe Beach Cleanup 20:10

10d ago20:10

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The coastal town of Rodanthe, North Carolina is just a small spot on the map, but it’s a big place in the hearts of the people who live, own property, and vacation there. Located along Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Rodanthe has been in the national spotlight because of a succession of houses that have fallen into the Atlantic Ocean due to beach …

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762 | Coffee to Go | Proper 21 Year B 14:17

10d ago14:17

14:17

“We are Companions on the Journey” ... a hymn sung many times in Community of Christ gatherings, and words we need to keep in mind as we navigate our personal spiritual journeys of life and faith. Like the disciples, we sometimes forget what and who is the focus of our journey. In those moments, our salt loses its “flavor.” Join hosts, Karin Peter …

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761 | Nice to Matcha | Janne Grover | Called to the First Presidency 44:10

12d ago44:10

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If you’ve ever met Janne Grover, you know that she is a bright light, full of joy and a deep love for people. Her smile is contagious and inspiring. So much so that she could have been in commercials. Wait! She was. But you’ll have to listen to this episode of Nice to Matcha to get the details. And that’s not all you’ll get. Join host Robin Linkhar…

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760 | What's Brewing | Presiding Bishopric Update and Future Plans 1:01:44

15d ago1:01:44

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If you thought the Presiding Bishopric was only about money and budgets, you’re in for a treat. Join host, Robin Linkhart, for this episode of What’s Brewing to see how generosity not only drives mission, but how mission inspires generosity. Presiding Bishopric Ron Harmon, Wim van Klinken, and Carla Long share their hopes and dreams with the church…

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Uncovering the truth: Did a Nursing Student Fall Victim to Her Boyfriend? 21:52

15d ago21:52

21:52

It doesn't get better on it's own and most DV cases don't get better anyway. #LaurenJohansen was allegedly and brutally beaten by her boyfriend #BricenRivers in #Nashville. A court let him out before his trial and he reportedly stalked Lauren and reportedly murdered her before fleeing from police. This is a breakdown of the victim notification proc…

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759 | Coffee to Go | Proper 20 Year B 13:58

20d ago13:58

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There is no such thing as a dumb question. At least that’s what some people say. There are, however, questions that, when asked, may make one seem less smart. What’s worse is when someone thinks they know the answer so doesn’t see a need to ask any questions. Join hosts, Karin and Blake, for a walk through Mark 9:30-37 where the Twelve find themsel…

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National Parks Traveler Podcast | POWDR in Zion 43:53

18d ago43:53

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Concessions are the backbone of the National Park System. True, the National Park Service manages the parks and the wildlife and the visitors, but the concessionaires provide you with a bed, or campsite, to sleep in, restaurants to dine in, and gift shops to browse in. Xanterra Parks and Resorts is one of the key players in the national park conces…

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758 | Nice to Matcha | Matt Frizzell | Called to Apostle 47:31

22d ago47:31

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From the age of 10, he began to understand the world in a different way. He had to, because what he was experiencing and hearing didn’t fit with what he was beginning to understand and believe about God. 40 years later, with extended theological education, a deep love for his family, and a deep love for God’s vision for the World, Matt Frizzell has…

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Ep 159 — Children of Men by PD James, book and movie 3:08:57

22d ago3:08:57

3:08:57

Shannon talks about books again! We are back on the subject of dystopian literature today and we deliberate over the 1992 book Children of Men, written by PD James. We also watched the movie based on the book and we talk about the differences and similarities to each. After that we share some happy news about nuclear power. Enjoy! Show Notes: The C…

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757 | Say What?! | Live Event | Meet the New Hosts 37:35

25d ago37:35

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Mary Anne Bennet-Ripsam and Kassie Ripsam make their Project Zion Podcast Debut in this recording from their recent live event, Say What? Meet the Hosts. In this episode, these two young women share their hopes and dreams, as well as some of the pressing questions they hope to address in this new series. And, they take the mic to try out their inte…

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Is There A Serial Killer in Boca Raton? 38:54

22d ago38:54

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Murder in Florida at the Town Center at Boca Raton Mall in Florida was the site of several unsolved attacks in 2007, including the kidnapping and murder of Randy Gorenberg and the killings of Nancy Bochicchio and her daughter Joey. On March 23, 2007, Gorenberg was kidnapped from the mall's parking lot in her own SUV at around 1:15 PM. About 30 minu…

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National Parks Traveler Podcast | Voyageurs Wolf Project 48:04

25d ago48:04

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The National Park System is an incredible reservoir of wildlife, from charismatic animals such as grizzly bears, bison and wolves, to animals such as moose, and pronghorn and sea turtles that, while not usually labeled as charismatic, are indeed just that. Wolves certainly fall under the charismatic megafauna classification. They're majestic and my…

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756 | Coffee to Go | Proper 19 Year B 12:37

27d ago12:37

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Jesus’ ministry is taking a turn ... toward Jerusalem, and anyone who wants to be a follower will need to “take up [their] cross” and follow him. With each step toward “Jerusalem,” the cost of following gets more and more costly. That’s right... some things in life may be free, but discipleship is not one of them. Join hosts, Karin Peter and Blake …

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755 | Nice to Matcha | Carrie Welch | Called to Apostle 33:39

29d ago33:39

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Here’s your chance to get to know Carrie Welch, from Salem, Oregon! Newly called to the Council of Twelve Apostles, Carrie tells her story growing up in Community of Christ and the many unexpected adventures she experienced along Life’s path, now realizing how all of it helped prepare her to serve in a role that for her was once unfathomable. In th…

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Online Dating Safety Tips 56:30

29d ago56:30

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Profiling Evil and #NancyJoSales talk online dating safety. #datingapp #datingtips #tinder #relationshipadvice #couples #couplegoals #datinglife #datingcoach #singles #datingapps #instagood #couple #follow #datingmemes #date #lovequotes #bhfyp #singlelife #relationshipquotes #life #safetytips #onlinedating ======================================= Ge…

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754 | What's Brewing | SPEC 2024 Recap 45:32

1M ago45:32

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There’s nothing quite like SPEC ... a place where young people can come together for a week of personal exploration, leadership development, visual and performing arts, worship, all you can eat soft serve ice cream, and ... yes ... a bit of healthy sports competition. No matter one’s level of skill in any of SPEC’s program offerings, everyone who a…

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National Parks Traveler Podcast | Campaign for the Parks 49:44

1M ago49:44

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It was back in 1967 when the Congress chartered the National Park Foundation to serve as the official charity of the National Park Service, and over the decades it has raised millions of dollars for the parks. The Foundation is in the midst of its Campaign for National Parks, a billion-dollar campaign that has already raised $815 million. A big chu…

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753 | Coffee to Go | Proper 18 Year B 15:45

1M ago15:45

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Dive into the heart of the Christian tradition with us on "Coffee to Go." This week, we're in Mark's Gospel, witnessing Jesus' encounters with a Syrophoenician woman and a deaf man. Join hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith as they unpack the complexity of Jesus' actions, the coexistence of our best intentions and flaws, and the assertiveness of faith…

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752 | Nice to Matcha | Mareva Arnaud Tchong | Called to the Office of Presiding Evangelist 38:05

1M ago38:05

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We know her. We love her. And, many of us have been blessed by her ministry. Meet Mareva Arnaud Tchong! Called to serve as Community of Christ’s next Presiding Evangelist, Mareva will bring unprecedented diversity to this world church leadership role. In this exclusive interview, Mareva candidly shares the process of receiving the call to Presiding…

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Is Accused Delphi Killer Richard Allen Going to Plea? Get the Most Recent from an Insider 50:07

1M ago50:07

50:07

Word on the street today is that Richard Allen, the accused Delphi killer of #abbywilliams and #libbygerman is going to plead guilty. I'll believe it when I see it but I called my dear friend, #SusanHendricks, author of #DowntheHill to talk about it. Delphi Update, He Confessed Over 60 Times! In this gripping update on the Delphi Murders case, we d…

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Ep 158 — What Makes a Genius? | Approaching Zion pt. 6 2:07:44

1M ago2:07:44

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The weirdest chapter in Approaching Zion makes for a kinda’ weird A segment about intelligence and genius. We talk about the history of ranking intelligence and its influence on eugenics before discussing more modern conceptions of intelligence and genius from a nature AND nurture perspective. Then we get into Hugh Nibley’s eulogy of Donald Decker.…

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A39 | Awaken to God's Presence | Embodied Lectio Divina 11:51

1M ago11:51

11:51

So many things demand our attention, causing us to live our lives in a hurried pace ... rarely offering us a chance to catch our breath, much less pay attention to our breath and the toll stress takes on our bodies. There’s no better time than the present to pause and take care of yourself. So, why not join host and spiritual director, Tyler Marz, …

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Dylan Rounds Killer is Sentenced to Prison 1:25:00

1M ago1:25:00

1:25:00

Profiling Evil joined the #dylanrounds family in the #FirstDistrictCourt to witness #jamesbrenner being sentenced for #murder. #candicecooley joins #ChoirPractice and #DanSchilling #NewYorkTimesBestSeller comes on to talk about victim risk reduction. We will be offering three lucky winners a free #Safety course during the livestream #lucin #sunflow…

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751 | Coffee to Go | Proper 17 Year B 18:33

1M ago18:33

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Leave it to the Pharisees to pick and choose which laws they want to follow while forgetting something a little more important ... the greatest commandments ... love God, and love one another. Join hosts, Karin Peter and Blake Smith for this week’s “journey with Jesus” in the Gospel of Mark. As is his way, Jesus is ready to set the Pharisees straig…

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National Parks Traveler Podcast | Miserable Mammoth Cave 50:33

1M ago50:33

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Have you ever been to Mammoth Cave National Park? It’s really not that impressive, is it. Sure, it’s more than 425 miles long, but only about 10 miles are open to the public. Mammoth Cave is indeed a big, dark hole in the ground. And apparently there are a fair number of visitors to the national park in Kentucky who are not impressed with the cave …

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750 | What's Brewing | Wasatch Front | Part II 46:51

1M ago46:51

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It's time to get a glimpse of what mission and ministry look like in communities of Seekers who are needing a place of welcome and healing for themselves, not to mention communities that look different from week to week and year to year. In this episode of What’s Brewing, we’re picking up where we left off in Part 1. Prepare yourself for a raw and …

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749 | What's Brewing | Wasatch Front | Part 1 40:54

2M ago40:54

40:54

In this What’s Brewing episode, we’re headed to Northern Utah, to what we’re calling the Wasatch Front. Join host Blake Smith as he sits down with Utah Expansion Minister, Laura Pennock, and Salt Lake Pastorate Team Member/Communications Team Member, Brittany Mangelson, for a look into some very dynamic ministries that look a little different than …

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National Parks Traveler Podcast | Climate Change Impacts on Acadia 41:08

2M ago41:08

41:08

From Maine to Florida, coastal units of the National Park System are being impacted in various ways by the changing climate. Some of the impacts affect wildlife, some natural resources, and some the human populations who either live in or come to visit these beautiful areas. At the National Parks Traveler. We’ve been working on a series of stories …

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748 | Coffee to Go | Proper 16 Year B 16:21

2M ago16:21

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Hopefully, followers of Jesus can say, without hesitation, that they believe in Jesus, but is that enough? The world is crazy, and we are faced with so much that can challenge or even scare us. In this episode of Coffee to Go, hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith suggest that it is not enough to simply believe. What Jesus calls us to do is abide in hi…

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747 | Coffee Buzz | Talk It Out | Stassi Cramm 21:11

2M ago21:11

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Issues that threaten the very heart of what we hold dear in Community of Christ also work to divide us as a people committed to following Jesus Christ, the peaceful one. The worst thing we can do is give in to the temptation to stop talking, stop listening and go our own ways. In this cross-post from Witness the Word, President Designate Stassi Cra…

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Ep 157 — Project 2025; Idiocracy 2:52:08

2M ago2:52:08

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Yes, it’s time to dissect this horrific document telegraphing the downfall of American democracy. We examine bits and pieces to see what the cabal of Christian nationalists want to turn the nation into over the next conservative presidency. Then we chat about the Mike Judge movie Idiocracy and it’s prophetic warnings. We wrap with happy news about …

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746 | Climate Brewing | Climate Justice in Great Britain | Andrew Fellows 27:15

2M ago27:15

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Nothing screams “call to action” like people dancing around a pink boat that is blocking traffic in central London! At least that was part of what got Andrew Fellows started in the climate justice protesting business. In this episode of Climate Brewing, host Susan Oxley sits down with guest and fellow Climate Justice Team member, Andrew Fellows, to…

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Cult Cave, A Look Inside the Secret Polygamist Caves of the FLDS | Profiling Evil 34:20

2M ago34:20

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A Cult Cave? Look inside the secret polygamist caves of the FLDS and Warren Jeffs who ordered his followers to quit having sex, quit having children and abandon Short Creek (Colorado City and Hildale). Did it work? Let's see where they are going. #RulonJeffs #LeroyJohnson Fundamentalist Friday continues to look at polygamy and the hidden secrets be…

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National Parks Traveler Podcast | Lassen Peak's Volcanics 54:09

2M ago54:09

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When you hear the word volcano, where in the world do you think of? Mount Vesuvious in Italy? Mount Fuji in Japan? Maybe Cotopaxi in Ecuador? Do you ever think of Lassen Peak? The National Park System is full of volcanoes. Some active, some dormant, some extinct. They all have fascinating stories to tell. There was a series of eruptions of Lassen P…

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745 | Coffee to Go | Proper 15 Year B 13:06

2M ago13:06

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But I don’t want to eat his flesh and drink his blood. Do I really have to? Thank goodness Jesus talks in metaphor. What he really wants is for us to “abide” in him... to be so closely aligned with him that he becomes for us a life source. Join hosts, Karin Peter and Blake Smith, as they explore what it means to abide in Christ. Then, take time to …

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744 | Chai Can't Even | Wes Hodgson 50:37

2M ago50:37

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There is nothing better than hearing someone say that one of the reasons they have stayed in the church is because they’ve been “loved to death.” And, that seems to be a recurring theme here at Chai Can’t Even. Kudos to the congregations who keep the love and welcome flowing. Join host, Blake Smith, for a sit down with Wes Hodgson, former pastor an…

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743 | Fair Trade | Linda Stanbridge 47:13

2M ago47:13

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Linda Stanbridge is no stranger to Project Zion Podcast. As an advocate for Harmony and the LGBTQIA+ community and as a minister of invitation, Linda has had lots of great things to share ... all of which have been laced with personal stories and passion. But there’s more to Linda’s story. She is back again, but this time it’s all about her persona…

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Where Polygamist Leaders Go to Die 17:40

2M ago17:40

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The Isaac W. Carling Cemetery is the place where FLDS Polygamist Leaders go to die. #RulonJeffs #LeroyJohnson Fundamentalist Friday continues to look at polygamy and the hidden secrets behind closed doors. #FLDS. #pluralmarriage #polygamy #sisterwives #biglove #bigamy, #Hildale #ColoradoCity #Cult #CoerciveMindControl #keepsweet #GrowingUpInPolygam…

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National Parks Traveler Podcast | Great American Outdoors Act Reauthorization 52:25

2M ago52:25

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It’s hard to believe, but it’s been four years since Congress passed the Great American Outdoors Act and President Trump signed it into law. Under that legislation, the National Park Service has been receiving $1.3 billion a year to pay for tackling the National Park System’s maintenance backlog. When the Great American Outdoors Act was passed, it …

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