Best Campus Crusade Podcasts (2024)

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Susan B Anthony List Director Talks About Abortion on the Show Today 45:31

1h ago45:31

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Sue Swayze Liebel with the Susan B. Anthony List is on the show today to chat about what's relevant now in the pro-life arena. The Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America was founded in 1992 as the political arm of the pro-life movement. Since their founding, SBA Pro-Life America has grown into a nationwide network of more than 1,000,000 Americans commit…

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Former MMA Fighter Leading Moms for Liberty - How Cool Is That ? 43:35

2h ago43:35

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Gabby Ide is one of the nicest people I've met. With a great smile and a ready hug every time we see each other, she has truly become a friend. But don't doubt her tenacity. As a former champion mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, Gabby knows we are in a battle not just physically with our flesh against our spirit. We are fighting against principalit…

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Teen mom's journey to self-confidence through prayer 25:23

3h ago25:23

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Pamela D. Smith is a prayer warrior, who uses prayer not only to evangelize, and communicate and give glory to God, but to help her self-confidence. Pamela shares her story today of being a teen mom, and all the insecurity and doubt that came with her journey. But she loves her children and is so proud of them. Today Pamela teaches us what prayer i…

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Alaska Watchman's Joel Davidson on the Court's Work to Remove School Choice in the Great Land 43:28

23h ago43:28

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Why did the Alaska Superior Court undermine tens of thousands of Alaskan families utilizing educational choice options other than Government-run schools ? What does the latest Alaska Supreme Court decision upholding the private and homeschool allotment program mean ? Joel Davidson, my good friend at the Alaska Watchman, is one of the most educated …

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Tyler Ivanoff - In search of seals, sea bird eggs and a seat in Juneau 43:39

24h ago43:39

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Shishmaref, as the crow flies, is about 100 miles north of Nome on the Bering Land Bridge National Preserve, known in some circles as the "nose" of Alaska. Tyler Ivanoff, a school teacher, community leader and basketball coach, among other vocations, took a break from hunting seals and sea bird eggs recently to chat with me about his campaign to re…

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Pride & Privilege - My Talk With Leigh Sloan on her New Book 44:43

24h ago44:43

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We live in extraordinary times as Christ-followers. Not that there hasn't been chaos and antagonism or being marginalized for holding to scriptural truth. People of the Way have always been a minority. As C.S. Lewis noted, we are in..."Enemy-occupied territory---that is what this world is. Christianity is the story of how the rightful king has land…

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Tracey Glenn finds peace at the most difficult times in life. 35:53

1M ago35:53

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Tracey Glenn and her alter-ego character, Loretta, are a hoot. But don't be mistaken, they ARE strong Christians and love the Lord. She is an author, blogger, speaker, and searcher of biblical wisdom. Her book, "Gathering the Wayward Heart," is about what happens when life doesn’t turn out the way you planned. Listen to Tracey speak on joy and peac…

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Cru is Campus Crusade for Christ and they are in Alaska...Impacting the Kingdom 43:29

1M ago43:29

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Zeke Kaleo Thompson is a discipler of students at Cru...and a killer drummer. Join me today for a chat with a young influencer in the college arena in Alaska. You'll be encouraged about the baton of faith being passed. Support the Show.By Jim Minnery - Family Matters

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Bible Study in Public School During School Hours - Is This Legal ? 43:44

2M ago43:44

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Joel Penton knows what it means to tackle things. As a former defensive end for THE Ohio State University Buckeye football team, he has plenty experience identifying a target and wrapping it up. For now though, he's tackling much bigger issues. Joel is the CEO of LifeWise Academy, a religious education program that provides Bible studies to public …

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Singer and author is bald but bold about her faith and her disease 38:48

2M ago38:48

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Carol Chisholm is a writer and singer who has kept her baldness a secret from the world and even from her family. She has an autoimmune disease called alopecia that took away her hair and her self-esteem. But she took to heart the words of Psalm 139 that says we are all fearfully and wonderfully made! Now she is proud of her baldness, and her book,…

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Prager U is Teaching Important Lessons - To Kids in Public Schools ! Tune in Today 43:43

2M ago43:43

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PragerU Kids is all about nourishing your child's mind...values...and character. You know, things public education providers should be very interested in. And Jill Simonian, Director of Outreach for PragerU Kids, is passionate about her job as the face and creative talent behind this exemplary resource that is utilized by hundreds of thousands of p…

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Eagle River Exit ? What it is and why it's being proposed. 43:33

2M ago43:33

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Rick Smith is a long time Eagle River resident who is one of MANY residents in that spectacular setting who are saying it's time to say goodbye to Los Anchorage. Tune in and find out what the buzz is all about. Support the Show.

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Jerry Dugan goes Beyond the Rut to find faith, love and family 39:14

2M ago39:14

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Jerry Dugan of the Beyond the Rut podcast and ministry visits the show today. A military veteran, Jerry has a great message about listening to God, being obedient and loving his family. It's about time we had him on the show, and his message of finding faith certainly is relevant following the Memorial Day weekend.…

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Media graduate joins student ministry on OU campus 32:13

3M ago32:13

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Recent graduate Allison England is starting a new career in ministry and media. The creative media production grad from the University of Oklahoma has joined a student ministry on campus to help disciple college students, a worthy vocation. But she needs your help. Tune in to this week's episode and learn directly from Allison why it's worth it. St…

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Biblical Citizenship - What is it and why it's part of our purpose. 43:47

3M ago43:47

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Much has been written about Biblical Citizenship but what does it really mean ? How are we as Christ-followers called to engage with our leaders who implement laws and regulations influencing our lives ? We have dual-citizenship according to Philippians 1:27-2:4 but how does that manifest itself in our walk? Today on "I'm Glad You Said That", I get…

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Christians should use faith in marriage and anxiety counseling 31:24

3M ago31:24

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Couples aren't perfect and can have problems, so speaking to a marriage counselor can be a good idea. But what about incorporating your faith into exploring marital issues? Licensed Professional Counselor and Therapist Healey Ikerd says it's a natural, and that when picking a counselor who is Christian you should ask them to integrate their faith i…

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Even Seattle Can Lift Up That Which Is Good ! Tune In Today. 43:32

2M ago43:32

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In many respects, when people think of Seattle, what comes to mind is progressive politics, homelessness and tent cities and protesters taking over city blocks to create police-free 'autonomous zones. Turns out that didn't work so out so well after all. But we're called to seek the welfare of our city where God has placed us (Jer 29:7) and for Bria…

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Perfectionism and pride don't belong in faith 29:29

3M ago29:29

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Perfectionism, pride, imposter syndrome. It's something that Vivian Cumins has struggled with. Vivian is a writer, speaker, and podcast host. Her need to be perfect and in control led to an unbalanced lifestyle filled with work, stress, illness, and depression. Today, Vivian and I talk about how to rededicate our lives to the Lord and leave perfect…

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Christian Nationalism - My Chat with a Senior Reporter at World Magazine 42:43

3M ago42:43

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For many of us who are unapologetically Christian and believe that America has been blessed by God as a general influence for good in the world, the term Christian Nationalist is seen as pejorative. For other Christ followers, they wear the label as a badge of honor. But definitions matter. What leftist Rob Reiner portrayed in his recent, and abysm…

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Beth Thorp loses her son, but crusades to help ill children 40:41

3M ago40:41

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How can grief be about joy? Grief transforms when the death of a son turns into new lives for lots of other children. Beth Thorp, after the loss of her son, Mitchell, started a foundation with her husband. The foundation would go on to help other children with illnesses, diagnosed or not, find healing. Beth told me she was not ready to start down t…

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Planet Fitness and an Alaskan Who Stood Up for Biology, Privacy and Women's Rights 43:31

4M ago43:31

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Patricia Silva's Planet Fitness membership in Fairbanks got cancelled. Her crime ? Reporting on a male who was shaving in the female locker room. She took a photo of him in the locker room and made a video in the parking lot that went viral. In light of the incident catapulting into social media, Planet Fitness stock dove, members cancelled their m…

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Married couple forgive husband's abuser to thrive 41:27

3M ago41:27

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Today, our show is about forgiveness of the unforgiveable. I spoke to Mark and Jen Sowersby last year about their amazing marriage and his amazing testimony. Mark was abused for years by his mother's boyfriend. He grew up damaged and afraid. But as, he says, a perfect God helped him forgive his abuser, find a loving wife and forgive the nightmare. …

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Talking Contraception with Democrat House Member Ashley Carrick 44:32

4M ago44:32

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The issue of birth control has a wide range of opinions within Christendom. To be sure, as my friend Bob Bird pointed out in this article, "as casual sex springs up, along with divorce and STD rates, and new pressures placed upon women: not only to succumb to seduction but also to take care of the undesired results of sexual union." And...as he not…

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Women can find 'Sacred Work' and be Christians and leaders 34:37

4M ago34:37

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I'm a career woman and a Christian creative, and there have been times when the two felt at odds. When I talked to our guest this week, author and leader Peggy Bodde, it seemed she felt my pain. Peggy has written a new book, titled "Sacred Work: A Christian Woman's Guide to Leadership in the Marketplace" and it was meant for me, and for many of you…

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Electroanalytical Chemistry and Election Fraud Oh Boy ! 43:43

4M ago43:43

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Dr. Douglas Frank would rather be working on gadgets in his home laboratory than shining a bright light on election fraud across the country. But duty called. Frank earned a Ph.D. in Surface Electroanalytical Chemistry from the University of Cincinnati in 1990, has 60 peer-reviewed publications, and has feature articles in Science, Nature and other…

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Over 50 and not sure you're fabulous? 25:50

4M ago25:50

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Jen Hardy quotes St. Catherine of Siena when speaking about women over 50: “What is it you want to change? Your hair, your face, your body? Why? For God is in love with all those things and he might weep when they are gone.” Jen's Fabulous Over 50 podcast ranks high among aging and retirement podcasts. If you're almost 50 or over 50, listen and let…

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Their Son Was Taken. Why ? They Didn't Refer To Him as a She ! 43:48

5M ago43:48

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A Catholic couple in Indiana has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hold the state accountable for removing their son from their home because they wouldn't identify him as a girl. I'm privileged to speak with their attorney, Josh Hersberger, today on "I'm Glad You Said That". Josh is the lead counsel on the case and works with our sister organization,…

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This Gen Z Influencer is a Star on the Rise ! ...and she's on the show. 43:48

5M ago43:48

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Isabel Brown is a Gen Z influencer on a grand scale. As a full-time streamer and independent content creator, author, and speaker, this 27 year old has figured out her Generation has to accept the baton at breakneck pace. And she's joyfully and ambitiously embraced that challenge. In her latest work, The End of the Alphabet - How Gen Z Can Save Ame…

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A Proverbs 31 woman works or stays home in service to family first 30:20

5M ago30:20

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It's Women's History Month and International Women's Day, so it's fitting to have Anna McLaughlin on the show! Anna is the founder of She Considers A Field, a women's ministry centered around the Proverbs 31 verse on what a good woman is. You can find Anna on her podcast, YouTube channel, and Facebook group of the same name. Anna talks about making…

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Overcoming loss and pain: One father's journey 47:16

5M ago47:16

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Clint Hatton has experienced as much pain as most people. But God has given him the task of sharing a message of being strong and courageous even in the darkest of times. "The pain in some form will be with us for the rest of our lives," Clint said. But that pain represents the love he has for his son, Gabriel, a pilot who died a tragic death. Afte…

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Heritage Foundation VP of Government Relations is a Really Nice Guy...and he's wicked smart 43:38

5M ago43:38

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As Vice President of Government Relations at The Heritage Foundation, Eric Teetsel has a long track record of experience in government at the federal, state, and local levels. Most recently, he was Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri, where he also held the roles of Legislative Director and Special Assistant. Teetsel previously s…

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Jon Faulkner Bought MustRead AK...and he's on the show today 43:53

6M ago43:53

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Jon Faulkner is a lifelong Alaskan, graduate of Harvard, husband, father of five, and pilot. In addition to owning the spectacular Lands End Resort in Homer, he's invested in real estate projects on the Kenai River and in Girdwood. He's been in the political arena and has always been a voice for building Alaska into a place where people can dream a…

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Divine disconnect: The spiritual risks of AI-generated Bible studies with Sharon Wilharm 28:36

6M ago28:36

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I'm concerned about using AI to write Christian teachings, and I'm not the only one. In this two-part episode, I'll talk with experts about whether we should use technology's latest tool to teach the Bible. In part one, Bible Storyteller Sharon Wilharm of All God's Women weighs in. The Gospel Coalition: "Should We Embrace or Evict AI in Churches?" …

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Author took a higher road and climbed out of depression 32:30

6M ago32:30

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Non-religious people as well as Christians, can suffer from depression and suicide ideation. So everyone, listen up! Today's episode with Author D. Neil Elliott takes us down a path that might be different for regular listeners. We talk about depression and suicide, using language that some people, not necessarily Christian, can recognize and relat…

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Mike Shower Always Tells It Like It Is ! 43:47

6M ago43:47

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Mike Shower is a no-nonsense, former fighter pilot who speaks with the kind of confidence and clarity that is as refreshing as it is rare. He is existing right now in a three-member Alaska State Senate Minority because, once again, the Republicans in Juneau couldn't play together in the sand box. Despite having a majority, they gave power to the De…

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Bernadette Wilson is at Alaska Policy Forum and Ready to Roll 33:37

6M ago33:37

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I've worked alongside and have had the privilege of being friends with Bernadette Wilson for a long time. When she told me she was getting out of politics for awhile to go make "real money" in the private sector, I knew she could thrive in the business world. I didn't think she's be gone long for the world of civic engagement. It's in her blood. Sh…

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Senator Shelley Hughes Makes Great Lemonade ! 19:56

6M ago19:56

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Alaska Senate Minority member Shelley Hughes, a Republican from Palmer, has always been someone I have deeply respected. She articulates her position with passion and clarity and grace whether sitting as the Senate Majority Leader or as a member of a micro-minority of just three (3) as she is now. Today, on "I'm Glad You Said That", we'll chat abou…

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Discover God's Purpose: Journey from Workaholic to Coach 28:15

6M ago28:15

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It's early in 2024 and we've been talking about life plans. Life coaches can help us get clarity. Last week we talked with coach Ann Visser about marriage, and this week we spend the episode with Karin Freeland, who coaches women about the workplace and when to exit. Karin and I have a lot in common, especially that unfulfilled feeling that you can…

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Life coach gives top tips for a successful Godly marriage 48:03

7M ago48:03

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Ann Visser co-founded 4 Better 4 Ever with her beloved husband of 42 years. She has trained couples, young people, students, addicts in recovery, Christian women and professionals ... in the areas of communication, leadership, relationship, mindset and personal growth. We had such a good conversation on marriage and relationships that we ran a litt…

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Religion that God our Father accepts is... 22:56

7M ago22:56

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Tami Jo Watson and Victoria Ross, Executive Director and Deputy Director of Alaska Adoption Services, know first hand of the challenges and joys of adoption. They both have adopted children and are engaged in that arena every work day. I'm thrilled to have both of them on the show today. Every year in Alaska, somewhere between 1,200 and 1,900 pre-b…

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Focus on prayer in this New Year throwback episode 4:48

7M ago4:48

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Going back into the archives, I promised to focus more on prayer in 2022 in this throwback episode. Did I do it? Well, I can say for sure I brought God into my daily life, but I still have some work to do on my prayer life. Talking to God is so important, and you - and I - should do it more often. I hope this inspires you! Some ways to put prayer f…

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Angel reads the Bible, again, and it’s the Christmas story 13:03

8M ago13:03

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Years ago, Positively Joy featured the angelic voice of Angel McCoy from the podcast, Angel Reads the Bible. Angel has a beautiful family now and has been pretty busy. But I coaxed her to come back and do a reading from Luke, chapters 1 and 2 in these days leading up to Christmas. There is never a wrong time to hear the Christmas story, but now is …

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Forgiving a killer and healing your soul: Sarah Gregory 25:44

8M ago25:44

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This week, our conversation is about forgiveness, and it's a really unique episode. Could you forgive your grandmother's killer? Today's guest is Sarah Gregory, and her story is hard to fathom. She has forgiven the man who murdered her grandmother, but not only that, spent hours with him on death row the day he was executed. Her forgiveness wasn't …

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No...More Money Isn't the Solution to Better Educated Kids ! 43:24

8M ago43:24

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Excited to talk today with Sarah Montalbano about two recent articles she wrote about education - "How We Spend Matters More Than What We Spend" "Charter Schools Are Public Schools" Sarah hails from Wasilla and is the Policy Manager for Alaska Policy Forum. where she writes about education, healthcare, state fiscal issues, and more. She is a visiti…

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Christian and Mormon, Dallin Candlin is a man of compassion 36:48

8M ago36:48

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I'm releasing some extra episodes now and until the end of the year. Last week we talked to Bible translator Brian Simmons, and later this week we'll hear about the joy of the Christmas season and Mary, the mother of God. Today, let's talk about compassion. Dallin Candland is a podcaster, poet and a man of compassion. He's also a Mormon, and we'll …

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Passion lead translator, Brian Simmons, had a darkness lifted by God 26:17

8M ago26:17

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Get ready for an incredible episode. In the early 1970s, Brian Simmons was a drug dealer on LSD but had what he calls a “radical” conversion. “I went from LSD to G.O.D. in one day,” he said. Part of the Jesus movement, he began memorizing scripture. Years later, after mission work in the rain forest of Central South America with his wife, Candace, …

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Alcohol-free living is a ministry for author and podcaster 36:42

8M ago36:42

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Social drinking may be acceptable, especially during the holiday season. But for some, it's a problem that non-Christian alcohol programs can't help. Rose Ann Forte knows these problems first hand, and she wrote a book, a Christian program, and now, a podcast called "Say Goodbye and Imagine," for people interested in understanding what's possible w…

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From Silva Mind Control and EST to Making Art for Christ 43:30

8M ago43:30

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Michael Dowling has a story to tell. His own and through the books he now publishes. While holding an MBA degree from Columbia Business School in New York and an engineering degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville, MIchael is also a professional "ghost-writer" and has written several children's books, including "Frog's Rainy-Day Story …

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A "TransParent" Woman Shares Her Journey 43:37

8M ago43:37

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Josie A is on the show today. It's a pseudonym. Jodie is the compiler of a recent book, Parents with Inconvenient Truths about Trans. (PITT) She also helps to manage a substack with the same name. From their site... "We publish stories written and edited exclusively by parents with first-hand experience in the upside down world of gender ideology. …

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