Best Rich Homeres Podcasts (2024)

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"I hated Christians. I thought it was a joke. They’re not real; they’re all hypocrites" - Joe Jacowitz, 6 15:00:00

2d ago15:00:00

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Joe Jacowitz has been sharing his incredible story of how God changed his Jewish heart, as a Marine Sergeant, while being witnessed to by a private named Bob! Bob was sharing from the Scriptures that Jesus was the true Messiah, who can bring us forgiveness! But Joe had his doubts because of his past, particularly after having persecuted a soldier i…

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Jackie Robinson 45:52

11d ago45:52

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In the season one finale of The Baseball Book Club, John and Leroy run up the list on Joe Posnanski's The Baseball 100 to number 42, looking at the great Jackie Robinson. In addition to this in depth look at the man that was more than just breaking the color barrier, the duo will also talk about a chapter out of Posnanski's other book, Why We Love …

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"We’re all murderers, adulterers…all the rest and I thought, wow, I’m in trouble!" - Joe Jacowitz, 5 15:00:00

9d ago15:00:00

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We’re continuing to hear from Joe Jacowitz as he shares his testimony of how the Lord changed his heart as a Jew to follow Jesus. We left off when Joe was in the Marines, & a young Christian named Bob was showing him about the Messiah in Joe’s own Jewish Bible! But Joe wanted to hear what his Rabbi thought of it. So off they went to ask him...…

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Annies, Elephants and Kangaroos 42:22

18d ago42:22

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Episode 10 is another exciting session of baseball terminology as John and Leroy dive into five more terms that span the life of baseball. Included in the episode is a short story by author Zane Grey, who blends his literary prowess with the world of baseball fiction, making for an engaging exploration of both terminology and storytelling. TheBaseb…

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"I was so filled with this desperate desire to know that my sins would be forgiven!”-Joe Jacowitz, 4 15:00:00

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We’re continuing with our visit with Joe Jacowitz as he shares his compelling testimony of how a Jewish boy from Brooklyn joined the Marines, and through various circumstances, found himself in a quandary regarding his relationship with God. We left off with Joe madly driving away from the base, desperately lamenting before the Lord!…

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Pine Tar 38:09

25d ago38:09

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In this episode, John and Leroy return to the Baseball Terminology series with five words from Paul Dickson's The Baseball Dictionary, looking into intriguing terms like Pine Tar, which revisits the infamous 1983 incident when George Brett's game-winning home run was nullified due to excessive pine tar on his bat, stirring controversy and debate ab…

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If there’s no Heaven or Hell, as the Rabbi told me, why am I here in this world?! - Joe Jacowitz, 3 15:00:00

26d ago15:00:00

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We’re continuing with the testimony of Joe Jacowitz, as he shares his earth-shattering experience of how God revealed to him that Jesus is the Messiah and that eternal life comes only through Him! Joe, who grew up as a Jew, is currently the pastor of Christ Bible Church and president of First Love Ministries.…

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5 Homers And A Walk(er) 53:46

1M ago53:46

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The addition of Joe Posnanski's "Why We Love Baseball," to the show's book rotation makes for an interesting episode, as John and Leroy discuss "5 Unlikely Home Runs." The chapter explores the remarkable moments and players who defied expectations in their quest for the long ball, showcasing the unpredictable nature of the game. Additionally, #96, …

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I had 6 years of training in Hebrew school but they didn't teach us the Scriptures! - Joe Jacowitz, 2 15:00:00

1M ago15:00:00

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So how does the Lord grab ahold of the attention of an intense young Jewish Marine who’s been studying to become a Rabbi, and shake up his faith with one question?! Joe Jacowitz continues his fascinating story of how God turned his spiritual journey upside down, leading him to become pastor of Christ Bible Church and founder and president of the Ch…

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Puerto Rican Twins 41:19

1M ago41:19

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Episode 7 features the return to Joe Posnanski's The Baseball 100 for a double header, as hosts John and Leroy explore the significance of numbers 98 and 97. You'll also hear the third and final installment for Season 1 of Leroy's Hot Corner, a compelling segment on keeping score in baseball. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.com…

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"I grew up right on the beach... in Coney Island, next to the Boardwalk...” - Joe Jacowitz, Part 1 15:00:00

1M ago15:00:00

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Today we begin an extraordinary story of a young Brooklyn Jewish boy who grew up right next to the boardwalk on Coney Island, in NY. Grown now, he recounts his journey from wanting to be a Rabbi, to the Lord changing his heart to follow Yeshua-Jesus-as his Lord and Savior! He’s Pastor Joe Jacowitz, the president and founder of First Love Ministries…

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Mighty Casey! 44:20

2M ago44:20

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Episode 6 of The Baseball Book Club looks into Frank Deford's tribute to the classic poem "Casey At The Bat," exploring the themes of hope, heroism, and disappointment in baseball. Deford captures the essence of the original while adding a modern twist, reflecting on the enduring legacy of the story and its significance in American sports culture. …

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Advice Columnist Amy Dickinson Reads Roland Flint 17:40

2M ago17:40

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In this episode, Amy Dickinson reads “Say It” by Roland Flint. Dickinson wrote the beloved daily advice column “Ask Amy,” which appeared in newspapers across the country from 2003 until her retirement in June of 2024. She is also the author of two memoirs and a new Substack newsletter. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Biu5xhk2gBgrbInN0mccP Roland …

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What's it like to live in a country where people are persecuted for practicing a different faith? 15:00:00

2M ago15:00:00

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Our guest is Sadaf from Pakistan. He’s a dear servant of the Lord who shares about some of the struggles and difficulties for Christians living in a suppressed land where they’re considered outcasts.By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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Deep In The Heart Of A Texas Leaguer 41:33

2M ago41:33

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In this installment of the Baseball Terminology Series, listeners can look forward to diving deep into the rich tapestry of baseball slang, uncovering the meanings and origins of terms that add color to the game. Episode 5 is coupled with another "Leroy's Hot Corner" segment, where insightful commentary on his latest recommendation is sure to keep …

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"Predators know who to pick; they can tell...” - Finding strength and healing, Part 3 15:00:00

2M ago15:00:00

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We conclude our talk with a person who’s been deeply scarred from her childhood. She was sexually abused by not only her father, but, as we’ll hear, in one of the most unlikely places where we take our children! But God is always faithful, and she shares how He’s led her to ongoing growth and healing……

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Terminology Series Part 1 35:12

2M ago35:12

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The Terminology Series begins by offering an essential exploration of five fundamental baseball terms, aimed at enhancing the comprehension of the sport for fans, regardless of their experience level. This series will break down the jargon and nuances of baseball, making it accessible for newcomers while also enriching the knowledge of seasoned ent…

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"We were a perfect family on the outside, although hiding the truth underneath.” - Road to Reality, 2 15:00:00

2M ago15:00:00

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We’re continuing our talk with a woman who was sexually abused as a child, who shares her courageous story of survival and recovery from the scars of her abuse, by God’s Grace. (Portions of her story are somewhat graphic and may not be appropriate for younger listeners)By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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Mike The Mensch 44:18

2M ago44:18

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In today's episode, John and Leroy dive into the storied career of Hall of Famer Mike Mussina, highlighting both his remarkable achievements and challenges as detailed in Joe Posnanski's "The Baseball 100." Additionally, listeners can look forward to the introduction of exciting new segments that promise to add depth and variety to the show. TheBas…

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"Abuse begets abuse until you have that courage to heal” - Surviving Abuse-One Woman's Journey, Pt 1 15:00:00

2M ago15:00:00

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We’re visiting with a person who shares her courageous story of growing up in a home where she was sexually abused as a child. Portions of her story are somewhat graphic and may not be appropriate for younger listeners. But, it’s an important message of what many households may be going through no matter where they live or their social or economic …

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#100 Ichiro Suzuki 29:37

2M ago29:37

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In Episode 2, John and Leroy delve into Joe Posnanski's "The Baseball 100," starting with Ichiro Suzuki, ranked #100. They explore Ichiro's incredible impact on the game, his unique batting style, and the phenomenon of his persona in Major League Baseball. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.comBy John Cheslock and Leroy Estep

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The Baseball Book Club Introduction 16:58

2M ago16:58

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In Episode 1, John and Leroy introduce The Baseball Book Club, talking about the three books they will use for Season 1. TheBaseballBookClub@gmail.comBy John Cheslock and Leroy Estep

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If you keep reading the Bible and pray to God, He’ll reveal Himself to you. - Joe Jacowitz, Part 2 15:00:00

3M ago15:00:00

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We’re continuing our talk at a local café with Pastor Joe Jacowitz, president of First Love Ministries and pastor of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA. He shares the various ways that God speaks to all of mankind as we look at the topic, “Why the Bible?”By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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"Success and happiness ultimately (are) not found in this world.”- Pastor Joe Jacowitz, Part 1 15:00:00

3M ago15:00:00

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We’re talking with Pastor Joe Jacowitz, the president of First Love Ministries, and the pastor of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA. We asked Pastor Joe to explain to those who are searching for truth why we as Christians look to the Bible for guidance and direction. They may say, “Why the Bible?”…

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"...A lot of 'religious' people in hell - they did not know the Lord Jesus Christ.” - Joe Jacowitz 15:00:00

3M ago15:00:00

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We’re talking with Bible teacher Pastor Joe Jacowitz about the difference between being “religious” and actually having a personal relationship with the Lord - and why that difference is of crucial importance! Pastor Joe is the president of FirstLove Ministries and the pastor of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA.…

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"So they started to come to the services, and talk to me, and things began to happen!” - Homer Tricules, 2 15:00:00

3M ago15:00:00

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We’re visiting with Rev. Homer Tricules, who the Lord used mightily to reach a mostly untouched group of people in our society that live in a community of their own. He ministered to the stable hands in the back areas of the racetracks in New Jersey. And, although he’s now home with the Lord, we want you to hear his amazing stories about his dilige…

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One place I never thought I would go to was what was called "The Devil's Den" - Homer Tricules, 1 15:00:00

3M ago15:00:00

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On this program, we want you to hear from a man of God who left his longtime pastorate at a church to answer a call to minister to a very unlikely group of people who are almost forgotten, behind the scenes. He was the chaplain to stablehands at various racetracks in New Jersey! He’s Rev. Homer Tricules. And, although he’s now enjoying his eternal …

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“You might not see end results, but don’t be discouraged as long as you are a link!” - Johan Schep, 4 15:00:00

4M ago15:00:00

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We’ve come to our concluding visit with Johan Schep from Holland who was living in Israel when we met him. In this episode, he presents an important life-provoking challenge! To hear it, tune-in to our podcast with him!By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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To all of these American people that have so many Bibles in their homes - Use it! - Johan Schep, 3 15:00:00

4M ago15:00:00

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We’re continuing our visit with Johan Schep, a Hollander living in Israel. Listen to the amazing story of his life, searching for freedom---and finding it, and our most important purpose, in the desert and then the city in Israel!By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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My own life was changed. My soul came to rest. I had room for other people - Johan Schep in Israel, 2 15:00:00

4M ago15:00:00

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We’re continuing our visit with Johan Schep, a Dutchman from Holland who found himself living in a little hut in the desert in Israel. Listen to his story of how he was searching for freedom, and made an important decision: “I started to follow the right boss - Jesus!”By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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I always loved Jesus, but didn’t like to go to church & didn’t understand the cross. - Johan Schep, 1 15:00:00

4M ago15:00:00

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We’d like to introduce you to a charming Dutchman from Holland named Johan Schep. He shares his story of being an adventurous young man who felt caged in and needed to be set free!By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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We want to make the name of Jesus known--make opportunities to give hearts to Him - Chamron Phal, 6 15:00:00

5M ago15:00:00

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On the last several programs, we've been hearing Pastor Chamron Phal share his heart-wrenching story of life and survival through the Killng Fields" of Cambodia in the late 1970s. Now on our concluding visit, Chamron shares how he's fulfilling his pledge to God to serve Him with his life!By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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"Chamron, remember - you made the first covenant with Me in the ‘Killing Fields'" - Chamron Phal, 5 15:00:00

5M ago15:00:00

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We’re continuing with Pastor Chamron Phal’s story of his survival through the “Killing Fields” in Cambodia during the mid-1970's. Chamron tells of his escape to freedom in Thailand, & finally to the U.S.; & how he had made a vow to God when he was in the depths of terror and almost lost his life!By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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Three years, eight months, & twenty days--I experienced a real hell on earth - Pastor Chamron, 4 15:00:00

5M ago15:00:00

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We’re continuing our visit with Pastor Chamron Phal. He’s been sharing his story of his survival through the “Killing Fields” in Cambodia during the mid-1970's, and talks here about his escape and challenging life in Thailand!By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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"I prayed that God would blind the eyes of those guards so that they can't see me!"-Chamron Phal, 3 15:00:00

5M ago15:00:00

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We're continuing our visit with Pastor Chamron Phal, who's been sharing his incredible story of life and survival through the "Killing Fields" of Cambodia during the mid-1970s. He explained how life changed when the Communist Khmer Rouge soldiers marched into his village, and how the Lord had already been preparing him for the torturous trials that…

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“'Teach me a new way of life!'- 3 words: ‘save me Jesus!’ It forever changed me!”- Chamron Phal, 2 15:00:00

6M ago15:00:00

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We’re continuing our visit with Pastor Chamron Phal, who’s been sharing his incredible story of life and survival through the “Killing Fields” of Cambodia during the mid1970’s.By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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"When the Communists took over Cambodia, like turned the world upside down!”- Pastor Chamron Phal, 1 15:00:00

6M ago15:00:00

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We had the privilege of meeting and interviewing a person who’s had an extraordinary life of severe challenges, followed by victory! He’s Pastor Chamron Phal. Hear him tell his story of how the simple words, “Save me Jesus!” helped him endure a terror that was soon to engulf his peaceful village in Cambodia.…

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It took a lot of suffering for Matthew to trust God! From the streets, to jail, to a life of freedom! 15:00:00

6M ago15:00:00

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To many, life in the inner-city can be extremely rough- the rising homeless population, crime rate, and substance abuse plague the community. Our guest came through this lifestyle, and shares how the Lord gave him a new lease on life! He’s Matthew Costa.By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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Poetry Playlist: You Are Here 7:09

6M ago7:09

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In this IPRP Poetry Playlist, U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón reads three selections from the anthology You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World, out now from Milkweed Editions. The collection, edited and introduced by Limón, offers “fifty poems reflecting on our relationship to the natural world by our most celebrated contemporary writers.” Click he…

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"Adam & Eve-were they real?" - Ken Ham, author, speaker, and blogger on science and the Bible’s reliability 15:00:00

6M ago15:00:00

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We’re visiting with Australian biblical apologist Ken Ham, a dynamic speaker whose ministry, “Answers in Genesis,” also includes a highly acclaimed Creation Museum, and the Ark Encounter, a full-size replica of Noah’s Ark! He passionately explains with simplicity and clarity what “apologetics” is, and why it’s crucial for every Christian to study i…

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Twin master craftsmen leaning on the Master Creator when hired to build dreams! - Vargas Brothers 15:00:00

6M ago15:00:00

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Dan and Armando Vargas are our guests. Monaco's Grand Prix is a spectacular event in Europe! Just imagine if someone asked you to create a model layout of the raceway, which includes the entire city of Monaco in all of its grandeur! Sounds unlikely?! Well, not to Dan and Armando! Hear how they created it, and many other meticulous models, by leanin…

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When there were no Kurdish Christians, God spoke to Kirk: "I prepared you for such a time as this" - Kirk Legacy, Part 3 15:00:00

7M ago15:00:00

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In our concluding visit with Kirk Legacy, he shares how he and his wife Jane were called to serve God to the nomadic Kurdish people along the war-torn region of the Turkish - Iraqi border, and how the Lord had prepared yet another surprising life-changing event for them!By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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"I was bedridden, had to inhale anti-fungal medication. In short, I was sick & I was dying” - Kirk Legacy, Part 2 15:00:00

7M ago15:00:00

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We’re continuing our visit with Kirk Legacy. Kirk has been used mightily of the Lord to minister to a nomadic people that had no nation to call their own. They are the Kurdish people along the border of Turkey, Iraq and Iran. But, before embarking on his missionary endeavors, Kirk was battling the dreadful disease of Cystic Fibrosis, lying in his h…

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"This is the air I breathe...” Kirk Legacy - Part 1 15:00:00

7M ago15:00:00

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Most of us take for granted the air we breathe. Not so for our guest Kirk Legacy, as he shares his story of growing up with Cystic Fibrosis. We met Kirk at a very unusual forum dedicated to 12 hours of continuous prayer and worship! It was held at Facebook (Meta) - on their main campus in California.…

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The good news of deliverance only makes sense once we see how we are enslaved to sin - Joe Jacowitz 15:00:00

7M ago15:00:00

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This is Holy or Passion Week. With us to talk about the significance of this week and the various observed days leading up to Resurrection Sunday is Pastor Joe Jacowitz. Pastor Joe is the president of First Love Ministries, and the pastor of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA.By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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"We’re talking about living for this world-stuff that every believer has to face" - Patrick Hudson, 2 15:00:00

8M ago15:00:00

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We’re continuing our visit with Patrick Hudson. On our last program, he described how he was living a life of denial, walking in sin even as a Christian. Here he shares if and how overcoming this is possible, and how his life has changed!By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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Historian Roy Foster Reads William Butler Yeats 15:45

8M ago15:45

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In this episode, Roy Foster reads “Sailing to Byzantium” by William Butler Yeats. Foster is the Emeritus Professor of Irish History at the University of Oxford and the author of many books, including his classic, two-volume biography of Yeats, published in 1997 and 2003. In a review of the first volume published in the New York Review of Books, the…

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“Throughout my teenage years, I was in church...& missions; I was also in sin” - Patrick Hudson, 1 15:00:00

8M ago15:00:00

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Our guest on this program has a sobering testimony - he’s Patrick Hudson. Although he grew up in the church, he possessed an addiction that, sadly to say, allures many into a life of denial and sin. Hear how he went from not even knowing he was in trouble, to overcoming it, to helping others!By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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"Here was the One they had been waiting for!" Who He is & what He did as revealed in John 1! - Joe Jacowitz 15:00:00

8M ago15:00:00

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Our topic is Jesus, the Messiah, and we’re talking with Pastor Joe Jacowitz, the president of First Love Ministries, and the pastor of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA. We’re looking at a few verses in the Bible book of John, Chapter 1, to find out what happened when Jesus came to John the Baptist as a young man!…

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"We will never cease to praise the Father, Son & Holy Spirit.” God's Love-Why so precious? Part 2 15:00:00

8M ago15:00:00

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We’re talking with Pastor Joe Jacowitz, the president of First Love Ministries, and the pastor of Christ Bible Church in Pleasanton, CA. We’re continuing our look at what the Bible has to say about God’s love, His most precious gift to His children-what makes it so precious to us?By Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

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