Best Brandon Odom Podcasts (2024)

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S3E31: Frontline, Cardiac, Resuscitate - Brandon Griffith - Police Officer, and Founder and CEO of Griffith Blue Heart. 54:54

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Original Recording Date: 2024JUL02. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Brandon's story. A personal experience of cardiac arrest. "16:48" Injuries and after effects. Physical - mental - emotional - employment. Police training - capacity, resources, rec…

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S3E30: #Municipalpoli, Political Parties, Police Presence - Andrew Knack - Councillor for the City of Edmonton. 1:06:51

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Original Recording Date: 2024JUL10. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Andrew's story. Balancing practical vs theoretical experience. Political parties in municipal politics. Picking sides. Power, money, networks. Policing and politics. Stories from t…

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S3E29: Leadership, Development, Influence – William R. Fraass – Retired Police Captain and Managing Consultant with Code 33 Consulting LLC. 1:14:11

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Original Recording Date: 2024JUN28. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Will’s story. Rising through the ranks and being the leader you want to be. Development and mentorship. Power and authority. Staying committed to your own morals. Narratives on pol…

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S3E28: Internal Affairs, Oversight, Accountability - Marlon Marrache - Host of 'Internal Affairs: A Police Podcast'. 1:10:00

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Original Recording Date: 2024JUN07. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Marlon’s story. The punishment is the process. Best and worst cases. Why investigation is necessary. Why officers should want thoroughness of investigations. Civilian oversight. De…

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S3E27: Cartel, CJNG, Crime - Chris Dalby - Author and Director at World of Crime. 57:12

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Original Recording Date: 2024JUN07. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Chris’ story. How to report on the world of crime. Cartel history is a web of love, murder, and money. Violence as the default mechanism. Influence through diversification. CJNG - …

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S3E26: The Streets, Fights, Friends – Christopher Hoyer – Author and Retired Phoenix PD. 55:21

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Original Recording Date: 2024MAY31. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Chris’ story and 20 years of street policing. Zombieland. Being a “shit magnet” and living up to expectations. Shootings, car chases, fights. Losing peers and friends to the job. L…

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S3E25: Guns, Ghosts, Truths - Frank Grosspietsch - Firearms Advisor at UNLIREC and Retired RCMP. 1:02:11

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Original Recording Date: 2024MAY23. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Frank's story. Industry vs self-fabrication. Trends in 3D / ghost-guns and how LE is combatting the issues. Legislation, policy, culture - a lot to deal with here. What works and w…

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S3E24: U.S. Marshals, Underdogs, Betrayal - Robert Ledogar and Natalie June Reilly - Retired U.S. Marshal and Co-Authors. 58:57

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Original Recording Date: 2024MAY23. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Robert's story. Natalie's involvement. The weight of the system. Allegations, investigations, and correcting the narratives. Former friends. An underdog's fight. How to forge ahead…

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S3E23: Cities, Safety, Complexity - David Cooper - Principal and Founder of Leading Mobility Consulting. 54:16

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Original Recording Date: 2024MAY15. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: David's story. Police interactions. Complexity of municipal transit. Politics and responsibilities. Convergence of societal complexities. Safety and the police. Solutions. Who is m…

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S3E22: Training, Culture, Toughness – Stephen Odom – Owner and Lead Instructor for Spartan Tactical Solutions. 53:24

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Original Recording Date: 2024MAY10. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Steve’s story. Mindset is key. Mental and physical components to toughness. Getting through to the doubters. The experience of loss on the job. Building resiliency and the programs…

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S3E21: TNOC, Synthetic Drugs, Markets - Jason Eligh - Senior Expert at the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime. 54:23

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Original Recording Date: 2024MAY02. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. NOTE: Jason noted a point of misspeak with reference to the conversation around oxycodone being stronger than heroin when he meant to state it's stronger than morphine. ----more---- TOPICS: Jason's sto…

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Baccalaureate Service 29:28

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Listen in as we celebrate our spring '24 graduates with reflections from President Hoornbeek, Dr. Sommers, and student speaker, Abigail Thelen. Chapel Date: 5/6/24By University of Northwestern Chapel

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S3E20: Impact, Drugs, Reflection - Michael W. Brown - Global Director of Counter-Narcotics Technology for Rigaku Analytical Devices and Host of The Opioid Matrix Podcast. 42:32

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Original Recording Date: 2024APR25. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Mike's podcast. Its impact as one of many solutions. The guests, the parents, their stories, the crusaders. Beyond talking - leveraging platforms to get the message out. The politi…

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Darrin Geier 22:17

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Darrin, our Director of Spiritual Formation Programs, wraps up our year-long series on the Kingdom of God, and shares about what the fulfillment of the Kingdom will be like. Chapel Date: 5/1/24By University of Northwestern Chapel

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Pastor Edrin C. Williams 25:23

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Pastor Edrin, Lead Pastor of Sanctuary Covenant Church in Minneapolis, shares about how God invites us to move out of what's familiar in order to be used by him for the Kingdom. Chapel Date: 4/29/24By University of Northwestern Chapel

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S3E19: Predators, Children, Protectors – Kerry Shima – Acting Officer in Charge for ALERT Internet Child Exploitation Unit. 1:01:46

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SENSITIVE CONTENT WARNING Original Recording Date: 2024APR19. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Kerry's path to service. Scope of the problem. Legislation, investigation, resources. Saving children. Member care. Where the vulnerabilities lie. Digital…

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Grandparent's Day & Prayer Service 13:07

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Our director of Alumni and Parent Relations, Monte Abeler, welcomes our honored guests for Grandparent Day, and presents the Grammy Award and Grampy Award to two special recipients. Also, it's The Week of Prayer and Service at UNW! Listen in as we are led in a meaningful time of worship and prayer. Chapel Date: 4/24/24…

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Sandeep Maity 25:42

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Sandeep was a child living in poverty in Calcutta India. His life was changed because of a sponsor in the US who provided the funds for him to attend school. He also met Jesus! Today, he is a Global Partnership Manager at the ministry, OneChild, based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Chapel Date: 4/22/24…

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S3E18: Leaders, Characters, Imitators - (Ret'd US Army) LTC Oakland McCulloch - Author and Keynote Speaker. 58:44

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Original Recording Date: 2024APR02. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Oak's story. The book, Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be Defining leadership. What one IS and IS NOT. Leadership vs. management. Courage and fear. Mo…

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Dr. Jonathan Odom 25:39

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Jon Odom is pastor of The Avenue, a church on the campus of the University of Minnesota. He shares with us what true maturity in Christ looks like. Chapel Date: 4/17/24By University of Northwestern Chapel

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Dayton Dodge 30:29

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Dayton, our Assistant Director of Worship Arts and Spiritual Formation Programs, shares about the "expansion of the Kingdom" after the life of Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. Chapel Date: 4/15/24By University of Northwestern Chapel

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S3E17: Gangs, Culture, GRIP – Jessy Johal – GRIP trainer with Safer Schools Together. 1:08:33

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Original Recording Date: 2024MAR28. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Jessy’s story. Safer Schools Together (SST) – Prevention and Intervention strategies. GRIP – gang reduction through informed practice. Gangs and organized crime. Race, culture, nar…

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Dr. Brandon J. O'Brien 25:52

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Dr. Brandon J. O'Brien is back with us again today. Listen in as he shares why it's important to "diversify your discipleship". Chapel Date: 4/10/24By University of Northwestern Chapel

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Dr. Brandon J. O'Brien 31:54

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Dr. Brandon J. O'Brien is senior director for content development and distribution for Redeemer City to City in New York City and the author of several books including "Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes". Today he shares with us how the details of our calling can be a moving target. Chapel Date: 4/8/24…

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S3E16: Studies, Harms, LEOs - Brian Sauve, President of the NPF, and Dr. Nick Carleton, Professor at URegina. 51:08

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Original Recording Date: 2024MAR28. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: RCMP Longitudinal Study. A point in time - National Police Federation's (NPF) study on member mental health. Knowing where we came from and where we are heading to. Some SERIOUS st…

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Kayla Hoye 29:18

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Listen in as Kayla Hoye, Dean of Students here at UNW, shares a biblical vision of diversity and inclusion for our campus community. Chapel Date: 4/3/2024By University of Northwestern Chapel

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S3E15: PTSD, Rehabilitation, LEOs - Derek Sienko - CEO and CMHO for Diversified Rehabilitation Group. 58:34

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Original Recording Date: 2024MAR18. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Derek's story. Personal experience with PTSD. Dealing with emotions. Absorbing other's emotions. Institutional vs. external moral injury. What works and what doesn't. Novel ideas a…

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S3E14: Altruism, Politics, Power - Peter J. Forcelli - Former NYPD Homicide Detective and Retired ATF Deputy Assistant Director. 1:09:13

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Original Recording Date: 2024MAR18. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Peter's story. Exoneration for Homicide. Fighting the system / freeing the innocent. Recalling ground zero during 9/11. Purchasing firearms in the U.S. The Deadly Path book / Fast …

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James Rock 29:46

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Director of Trout Lake Camps, James Rock, shares about the Christian's call to "put to death the deeds of the flesh" (Rom. 8). Chapel Date: 3/20/24By University of Northwestern Chapel

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Dayton Dodge 24:43

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Dayton, our Assistant Director of Worship Arts and Spiritual Formation Programs, shares about how parables are less: easy-to-understand object lessons and more: puzzling riddles, testing the openness of the listener's eyes, ears, and heart. Chapel Date: 3/18/24By University of Northwestern Chapel

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S3E13: Fear, Violence, Defense - Tony Blauer - CEO of Blauer Tactical Systems. 1:21:33

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Original Recording Date: 2024MAR07. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Coach Blauer's story. Defensive tactics. SPEAR - startle-flinch response. You've never heard 'FEAR' talked about like this. Self-regulation. Who is the fight with. 3 'I's - Instinc…

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S3E12: Insurance, Open-Source, Investigations - Liz Pia - Senior Investigative Consultant with W3 Intelligence Research Group. 1:03:32

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Original Recording Date: 2024FEB29. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Liz's story. Law enforcement by another means. Specialized investigations. Myths of the industry. The complexity of the insurance world. W3 Intelligence Research Group Working on m…

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Rev. Kara Stromberg 25:43

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Kara Stromberg, Superintendent of the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church, shares about how our suffering and trials form us. Chapel Date: 3/6/24By University of Northwestern Chapel

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Kendra Q. Dodd 29:47

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Kendra Q. Dodd, UNW's Sr. Director of Career, Leadership, and Experiential Learning, shares about how distractions can keep us from living according to our true purpose. Chapel Date: 3/4/24By University of Northwestern Chapel

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S3E11: Part 2: Service and Sacrifice in the Special Forces and Around the World – Rodney “Seaux” Larreau - Retired U.S. Army Green Beret. 1:41:22

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Original Recording Date: 2024FEB09. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: The follow-up to Seaux's first appearance on The Quiet Professional podcast (November 2023): Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s2e57-service-and-sacrifice-in-th…

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Dayton Dodge 29:30

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Dayton Dodge, our Assistant Director of Worship Arts and Spiritual Formation Programs, shares about how Jesus' miracles point to God as a creator, healer, and provider and thus function as speech acts that expand the Kingdom of God. Chapel Date: 2/28/24By University of Northwestern Chapel

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S3E10: Security, Leadership, Growth - Hi Nguyen - Director of Protective Services at UOttawa and Certified Leadership Coach at Team-Up.ca. 1:08:35

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Original Recording Date: 2024FEB05. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Hi's story. Security and close-protection. The deal with the various levels of security services? Where inspiration is found. The importance of leadership. Style and development. D…

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Dr. Gregory Coles 25:08

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Dr. Gregory Coles, author, speaker, and Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender in Boise, ID shares about his journey as a celibate, gay, Christian and about the importance of self-denial in our discipleship. Chapel Date: 2/21/24By University of Northwestern Chapel

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S3E9: U.S. Police, Politics, Defense - John Hoyt - National 2nd Vice-President for the Fraternal Order of Police. 1:08:41

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Original Recording Date: 2024FEB12. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: John's story. Philly vs. Edmonton. Policing by the numbers. The political situation and solutions. Seeing is believing. Changing the narratives. Lobbying for cops, defending member…

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Darrin Geier 26:43

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Darrin, our Director of Spiritual Formation Programs, shares about Jesus' invitation to ask for things in prayer, and about the questions that can arise when it feels like our prayers remain unanswered. Chapel Date: 2/19/24By University of Northwestern Chapel

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Dr. Ken Castor 25:24

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Dr. Ken Castor joins us in chapel again today to share about how God invites us to shelter in the Kingdom of God. Chapel Date: 2/14/24By University of Northwestern Chapel

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Dr. Ken Castor 27:50

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Dr. Ken Castor, Family and Next Gen Pastor at Wooddale Church, shares about the differences between the kingdom of this world and the Kingdom of God. Chapel Date: 2/12/24By University of Northwestern Chapel

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S3E8: Fitness, Standards, Discrimination - Jay Smith - CEO of FitForce, Inc. 1:00:46

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Original Recording Date: 2024JAN24. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Jay's story. History of police fitness standards. Problems beget change. Short-comings of training. Fitness standards. Discrimination on characteristics. Programs: development, val…

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Tiger McLuen 27:47

6M ago27:47

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Youth ministry educator and trainer, Tiger McLuen, talks about staying focused in a distracting world. Chapel date: 2/7/24By University of Northwestern Chapel

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Coach Beth Wilmeth 22:17

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UNW's head volleyball coach, Beth Wilmeth, shares stories of how God has led her to pursue using the national spotlight of team success for His glory. Chapel Date: 2/5/24By University of Northwestern Chapel

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S3E7: Gangsterism, Journalism, Investigation - Kim Bolan - Crime Reporter and Journalist for the Vancouver Sun. 58:02

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Original Recording Date: 2024JAN31. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Chasing gangsters around the world. Organization. Contacts and connections. Authorities and sharing information. The major groups and cast of characters. Opinions of Canadian autho…

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S3E6: Justice, Bail, Reforms - Mickey Amery - Minister of Justice for the Province of Alberta. 55:15

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Original Recording Date: 2024JAN29. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Minister Amery's story. Conservatism. Federal and Provincial interaction. Reform issues: Bail Applications, onus, and Bill C-48. Provincial vs. Federal jurisdiction. Running from y…

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Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek 29:23

6M ago29:23

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Dr. Hoornbeek, President of University of Northwestern and Northwestern Media, borrows from the world of Daniel, Jeremiah, and the Israelite exiles in Babylon to explore God-honoring leadership in a secular world. Chapel Date: 1/29/24By University of Northwestern Chapel

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S3E5: Technology, A.I., Supply Chain - Ron Anderson - Chief Innovation & Technology Officer for the Edmonton Police Service. 53:39

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Original Recording Date: 2024JAN19. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Ron's story. Body worn cameras / facial recognition. History of the technology. Precedence, issues, legalities. Adopting technology. A.I. / Deep Fakes - are police ready for the cr…

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Bret Hyder 29:28

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Bret Hyder, UNW's new Vice President for Student Experience, shares how living a godly life is both the best adventure and the hardest thing we can do in the world. Chapel date: 1/22/24By University of Northwestern Chapel

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