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District of Conservation is a podcast highlighting the incredible conservationists who thrive and survive deep in or around "The Swamp." These are the policymakers, storytellers, trailblazers, and hardworking folks who go unnoticed but shape this region—whether they live or work here. In addition to guests, the podcast will also cover difficult and even controversial conservation public policy matters and news. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conserv ...
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Weekday Meditations

Saint Michael and All Angels

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Welcome to the Weekday Meditations Podcast, your source of daily devotion and spiritual inspiration. Join the dedicated clergy of Saint Michael as they guide you through a transformative daily meditation, offering a moment of morning prayer and reflection. With a unique theme for each season, our episodes are released on weekday mornings, helping you start your day with purpose and mindfulness. Make the Weekday Meditations Podcast a cherished part of your weekday routine, and embark on a jou ...
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Mike Woodruff

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Our current culture seems more interested in the last two minutes than the last two thousand years. This is unfortunate. It’s also avoidable. Join Mike Woodruff each week as he break down some of the most significant people, events, and ideas in church history. Gain insight. Avoid mistakes. Take ground. Mike Woodruff is a pastor at Christ Church, a multisite ministry with four campuses in the north suburbs of Chicago.Learn more about Christ Church at https://www.christchurchil.org
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Weekday Meditations will return for the 2024 Fall Season starting on Monday, September 8. The cost of discipleship is high, yet the hope we gain in Christ strengthens us to overcome all things. Our world is full of division and fear, and we need all the hope and strength we can get. Together, we have the strength of Christ in us. Welcome to the Wee…
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In Episode 457 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses bipartisan visions for opening of federal lands to affordable housing and the implications of such a policy. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Trump Video - Freedom Cities CNN: Trump proposes building 10 ‘freedom cities’ and flying cars ⁠POLITICO: Trump calls for contest to create futu…
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In Episode 456 of District of Conservation, Gabriella brings back Luke Hilgemann of IOTR to discuss Wildlife for All weighing in on Florida Yes on 2. Plus, IOTR's 2025 focus and partnership with the Cabela Family Foundation. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Wildlife for All: Why Florida’s Right to Hunt Amendment is Unnecessary IOTR Florida Yes on …
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In Episode 455 of District of Conservation, Gabriella dives deeper into the Harris-Walz ticket and their track records on climate, energy, conservation, and more. Sportsmen and women have much to worry about this candidacy, sadly. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES EP 454: VP Candidate Tim Walz - Anti-2A, Pro-Net-Zero Let's Talk About That Viral Har…
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In Episode 454 of District of Conservation, Gabriella breaks down VP Harris' running mate MN Governor Tim Walz and his extreme record on conservation, gun rights, and climate. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Minnesota deer hunting group drops support of Gov. Tim Walz's 2023 opener over guns, wolves Gov. Tim Walz says he supports legislation to ba…
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In Episode 453 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with R. Gettys Brannon - a former collegiate angler and current president/CEO of South Carolina Boating and Fishing Alliance. Tune in to learn about Gettys' story, advocacy, and the latest in boating and fishing politics regionally and federally. SHOW NOTES ICAST Vlog + DOC Episode SC Boa…
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In Episode 452 of District fo Conservation, Gabriella gives a snapshot into VP Kamala's energy and conservation record from AG to U.S. Senator to VP. Unfortunately, she'll put climate ahead of true conservation. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Green New Deal - Kamala Harris Medium IRA Tie-breaking Vote WSJ: What Kamala Harris Believes WEX: Harris…
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In Episode 451 of District of Conservation, Gabriella posts a recap of interviews she conducted at ICAST 2024 in Orlando, Florida, last week. SHOW NOTES Gabriella's ICAST Vlog American Sportfishing Association ICAST Website --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support…
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In Episode 450 of District of Conservation, Gabriella unpacks the fall-out and attempted cover up of the Vineyard Wind 1 turbine disaster unfolding in Nantucket, MA. She taps Bonnie Brady and Meghan Lapp, two commercial fishing industry activists and Big Wind opponents, to deconstruct what's happening and why ocean industrialization is harmful to c…
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In Episode 449 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back author and Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival Beau Beasley. Beau discusses his new book Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Beau Beasley's Website Healing Waters Book Project Healing Waters Virginia Fly Fishing & Wine Festival --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co…
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In Episode 448 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Aaron Schmaus - outdoor entrepreneur, host of the Primitive Republic Podcast, and co-creator of the forthcoming Big Game Academy program. Formerly an extra on Yellowstone TV on Paramount, Aaron discusses the final upcoming episodes and if Kevin Costner's absence will take away from…
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In Episode 467 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Luke Hilgemann from International Order of T. Roosevelt to discuss how Chevron Doctrine being overturned is actually a good thing for conservation and our sporting way of life. Plus, the latest of wolf reintroduction and Florida's Yes on 2 ballot measure. Tune in to learn more! SHO…
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In Episode 446 of District of Conservation, Gabriella chats with Baker Leavitt - CEO of Digital Mongoose. Baker also works with Black Rifle Coffee Company and the Hunter Recruitment Project. Baker joins the program to discuss why hunters and gun owners don't vote and how to drive them to the polls, especially with their rights and access on the lin…
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In Episode 445 of District of Conservation, Gabriella catches up with Roy Hill - formerly of Brownells and now with Swanson Russell. Roy is a longtime firearms industry fixture and is active with Special Operations Wounded Warriors outside of his day job. Tune in to learn more about SOWW and Roy's involvement. SHOW NOTES Swanson Russell Connect wit…
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In Episode 444 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses a new CAHSS/Responsive Management study showing a slight decline of approval for hunting and shooting sports and why nuclear energy most be catalyzed. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Americans’ Attitudes Toward Hunting and Sport Shooting Report Identifies Decline America Needs to Sup…
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In Episode 433 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a roundup on some overlooked things from the past week: environmental groups petitioning FEMA to classify extreme heat and wildfire smoke as "major disasters"; her recent CTIC Conservation in Action Farm Tour in NE Arkansas; and the untimely passing of marine biologist and Blue Mind Theory p…
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In Episode 422 of District of Conservation, Gabriella visits Capitol Hill to chat with Rep Bruce Westerman (R-AR) - chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee. Chairman Westerman rejoins the podcast to discuss the committee's work to conduct oversight of bad Biden administration policies, concerns with the BIDEH rule, the environmental disas…
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In Episode 441 of District of Conservation, Gabriella does a quick roundup on attending the Culpeper Battlefields State Park dedication ceremony, receiving the revamped Field & Stream Magazine, and her thoughts on Rep. Steve Cohen's (D-TN) federal predator contest ban on public lands bill. SHOW NOTES Virginia State Parks Virginia Dept of Conservati…
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In Episode 440 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses Virginia exiting the California Air Resource Board's EV mandate by the end of 2024. Tune in to learn more. SHOW NOTES Livestream: EV Mandate Exit Governor Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares: Virginia Will Exit California Electric Vehicle Mandate at End of Year VA NR Secr…
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In Episode 439 of District of Conservation, Gabriella interviews LandTrust Founder & CEO Nic De Castro. LandTrust exists to enable the enjoyment, profitability, and sustainability of America’s undeveloped private lands. Nic shares his background, LandTrust's missions, the case for private land hunting opportunities, why property rights and conserva…
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In Episode 438 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Todd Myers of Washington Policy Center. Todd discusses his work with WPC, why Washington State has wacky environmental policies, the importance of Washington Initiative 2117, his participation in Gabriella's forthcoming Conservation Nation video on hydropower, and much more. SHOW NOT…
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In Episode 437 of District of Conservation, Gabriella keeps up the theme with incompetent cabinet secretaries and deputies focusing on Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his terrible 'Face the Nation' interview. He couldn't answer why only 8 of 500k EV charging stations, funded by $7.5B, have come online. He also spew misinformation about …
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In Episode 436 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the Denali National Park flag brouhaha and a Florida Yes on 2 update with Travis Thompson. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES American Flags Fit Into The National Park Experience Denali National Park response to flag fiasco marked by evasion, half-truths and redirection National Park Se…
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In Episode 435 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Brant McDuff - conservation historian, author, taxidermist, lecturer, museum tour guide--jack of all trades. Brant discusses his hunting journey, how to make hunting appealing to city dwellers, how to fight incremental bans to hunting, his love of taxidermy, the importance of hunters…
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S. 18, Ep. 35 | The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata leads meditation today. Daily Office readings for today: Jer. 31:27-34 , Eph. 5:1-20, Matt. 9:9-17. Music by Justin Brooks. This is our 18th Season of Weekday Meditations and the theme this Easter is "Blessing." Once you've been transformed by God's love, you can't help but want to share it with ot…
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S. 18, Ep. 34 | The Rev. Kenneth H. Brannon leads meditation today. Daily Office readings for today: Zech. 4:1-14, Eph. 4:17-32, Matt. 9:1-8. Music by Justin Brooks. This is our 18th Season of Weekday Meditations and the theme this Easter is "Blessing." Once you've been transformed by God's love, you can't help but want to share it with others. Thi…
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S. 18, Ep. 33 | The Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso leads meditation today. Daily Office readings for today: Isa. 4:2-6, Eph. 4:1-16, Matt. 8:28-34. Music by Justin Brooks. This is our 18th Season of Weekday Meditations and the theme this Easter is "Blessing." Once you've been transformed by God's love, you can't help but want to share it with others. This …
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S. 18, Ep. 32 | The Rev. Mary Lessmann leads meditation today. Daily Office readings for today: 1 Sam. 16:1-13a, Eph. 3:14-21, Matt. 8:18-27. Music by Justin Brooks. This is our 18th Season of Weekday Meditations and the theme this Easter is "Blessing." Once you've been transformed by God's love, you can't help but want to share it with others. Thi…
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In Episode 434 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with meteorology student and rising climate thought leader Chris Martz. Chris chats why he is interested in weather/climate issues, if climate change underpins all natural disasters, how to challenge the climate crisis narrative, and analyze Professor Bill McGuire's crazy climate culling …
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S. 18, Ep. 31 | Tim Smith leads meditation today. Daily Office readings for today: Joshua 1:1-9, Eph. 3:1-13, Matt. 8:5-17. Music by Justin Brooks. This is our 18th Season of Weekday Meditations and the theme this Easter is "Blessing." Once you've been transformed by God's love, you can't help but want to share it with others. This Easter, let's le…
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S. 18, Ep. 30 | The Rev. Christian Basel leads meditation today. Daily Office readings for today: 1 Sam. 2:1-10, Eph. 2:1-10, Matt. 7:22-27. Music by Justin Brooks. This is our 18th Season of Weekday Meditations and the theme this Easter is "Blessing." Once you've been transformed by God's love, you can't help but want to share it with others. This…
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S. 18, Ep. 29 | The Rev. Greg Pickens leads meditation today. Daily Office readings for today: Dan. 7:9-14, Heb. 2:5-18, Matt. 28:16-20. Music by Justin Brooks. This is our 18th Season of Weekday Meditations and the theme this Easter is "Blessing." Once you've been transformed by God's love, you can't help but want to share it with others. This Eas…
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S. 18, Ep. 28 | The Rev. Robin Hinkle leads meditation today. Daily Office readings for today: Lev. 26:27-42, Eph. 1:1-10, Matt. 22:41-46. Music by Justin Brooks. This is our 18th Season of Weekday Meditations and the theme this Easter is "Blessing." Once you've been transformed by God's love, you can't help but want to share it with others. This E…
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In Episode 433 of District of Conservation, Gabriella is recording from POMA Annual Meeting in South Carolina. She dishes on her personal best largemouth bass catch and shares two news updates regarding the Biden NEPA rule and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis banning lab-grown meat. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES ESG Comes For Permitting Reform Bid…
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S. 18, Ep. 27 | The Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso leads meditation today. Daily Office readings for today: Lev. 26:1-20, 1 Tim. 2:1-6, Matt. 13:18-23. Music by Justin Brooks. This is our 18th Season of Weekday Meditations and the theme this Easter is "Blessing." Once you've been transformed by God's love, you can't help but want to share it with others. T…
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S. 18, Ep. 26 | The Rev. Kenneth H. Brannon leads meditation today. Daily Office readings for today: Lev. 25:35-55, Col. 1:9-14, Matt. 13:1-16. Music by Justin Brooks. This is our 18th Season of Weekday Meditations and the theme this Easter is "Blessing." Once you've been transformed by God's love, you can't help but want to share it with others. T…
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S. 18, Ep. 25 | The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata leads meditation today. Daily Office readings for today: Lev. 23:1-22 , 2 Thess. 2:1-17, Matt. 7:1-12. Music by Justin Brooks. This is our 18th Season of Weekday Meditations and the theme this Easter is "Blessing." Once you've been transformed by God's love, you can't help but want to share it with…
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S. 18, Ep. 24 | The Rev. Mary Lessmann leads meditation today. Daily Office readings for today: Lev. 19:26-37, 2 Thess. 1:1-12, Matt. 6:25-34. Music by Justin Brooks. This is our 18th Season of Weekday Meditations and the theme this Easter is "Blessing." Once you've been transformed by God's love, you can't help but want to share it with others. Th…
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S. 18, Ep. 23 | Tim Smith leads meditation today. Daily Office readings for today: Lev. 19:1-18, 1 Thess. 5:12-28, Matt. 6:19-24. Music by Justin Brooks. This is our 18th Season of Weekday Meditations and the theme this Easter is "Blessing." Once you've been transformed by God's love, you can't help but want to share it with others. This Easter, le…
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S. 18, Ep. 22 | The Rev. Christian Basel leads meditation today. Daily Office readings for today: Lev. 16:20-34, 1 Thess. 5:1-11, Matt. 6:7-15. Music by Justin Brooks. This is our 18th Season of Weekday Meditations and the theme this Easter is "Blessing." Once you've been transformed by God's love, you can't help but want to share it with others. T…
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S. 18, Ep. 21 | The Rev. Greg Pickens leads meditation today. Daily Office readings for today: Lev. 16:1-19, 1 Thess. 4:13-18, Matt. 6:1-6, 16-18. Music by Justin Brooks. This is our 18th Season of Weekday Meditations and the theme this Easter is "Blessing." Once you've been transformed by God's love, you can't help but want to share it with others…
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In Episode 432 of District of Conservation, Gabriella updates listeners on several finalized EPA and DOI (BLM) rules that potentially will affect grid stability, multiple-use management of public lands, and force a transition to net-zero—an unsustainable goal. Learn more on today's program. SHOW NOTES Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Suite of …
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S. 18, Ep. 20 | The Rev. Robin Hinkle leads meditation today. Daily Office readings for today: Exod. 34:18-35, 1 Thess. 3:1-13, Matt. 5:27-37. Music by Justin Brooks. This is our 18th Season of Weekday Meditations and the theme this Easter is "Blessing." Once you've been transformed by God's love, you can't help but want to share it with others. Th…
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S. 18, Ep. 19 | The Rev. Dr. Andrew Grosso leads meditation today. Daily Office readings for today: Exod. 34:1-17, 1 Thess. 2:13-20, Matt. 5:21-26. Music by Justin Brooks. This is our 18th Season of Weekday Meditations and the theme this Easter is "Blessing." Once you've been transformed by God's love, you can't help but want to share it with other…
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S. 18, Ep. 18 | The Rev. Kenneth H. Brannon leads meditation today. Daily Office readings for today: Exod. 33:1-23, 1 Thess. 2:1-12, Matt. 5:17-20. Music by Justin Brooks. This is our 18th Season of Weekday Meditations and the theme this Easter is "Blessing." Once you've been transformed by God's love, you can't help but want to share it with other…
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In Episode 431 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the new "beanless" coffee trend and problematic BIDEH update for national wildlife refuges that prioritizes climate change over wildlife management. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Atomo Coffee | Ingredients Reuters: Seattle-based startup makes 'beanless coffee' to help combat defore…
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S. 18, Ep. 17 | The Rev. Dr. Christopher D. Girata leads meditation today. Daily Office readings for today: Exod. 32:21-34, 1 Thess. 1:1-10, Matt. 5:11-16. Music by Justin Brooks. This is our 18th Season of Weekday Meditations and the theme this Easter is "Blessing." Once you've been transformed by God's love, you can't help but want to share it wi…
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In Episode 430 of District of Conservation, Gabriella debriefs listeners on her recent Conservation Nation film trip to Washington/Oregon, her visit to Mt. Rainier National Park, and how to make Earth Day conservationist again. SHOW NOTES National Park Week Let’s Reclaim Earth Day From Radical Environmentalists --- Support this podcast: https://pod…
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S. 18, Ep. 16 | Tim Smith leads meditation today. Daily Office readings for today: Exod. 32:1-20, Col. 3:18-4:6(7-18), Matt. 5:1-10. Music by Justin Brooks. This is our 18th Season of Weekday Meditations and the theme this Easter is "Blessing." Once you've been transformed by God's love, you can't help but want to share it with others. This Easter,…
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S. 18, Ep. 15 | The Rev. Christian Basel leads meditation today. Daily Office readings for today: Exod. 24:1-18, Col. 2:8-23, Matt. 4:12-17. Music by Justin Brooks. This is our 18th Season of Weekday Meditations and the theme this Easter is "Blessing." Once you've been transformed by God's love, you can't help but want to share it with others. This…
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