Best First Pres Podcast Podcasts (2024)

House of the Dragon is HBO's follow up and prequel series to Game of Thrones. Adapting George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood which details the history of the early Targaeryan dynasty's rule of the seven kingdoms, HOTD returns after a 2 year hiatus for it's sophomore season. Rich will be joined by LaTonya Starks weekly to break down Season 2 as it airs.…

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SCOOP: Drama On The Seine, Pres. Biden's Proposed "Supreme Court Reform," & What To Remember About The Presidential Race 50:30

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✓ 2:00: Drama on the Seine. ✓ 7:00: Jenna’s first ( ... and only) triathalon. ✓ 9:00: The opening ceremony of the Olympics ignites controversy. ✓ 10:00: Who pays for the Olympics? We take a look at Tokyo for context. ✓ 12:00: The athletes with no country aka “Individual Neutral Athletes” ✓ 15:00: Security at the Olympics, the latest on two war fron…

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De-Escalation And Tactical Failure In The Sonya Massey Incident 20:33

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Video version: https://youtu.be/NAxN8-otdY8 De-escalation and tactical failure in the Sonya massey incident, featuring retired police officer and author, Ernie Stevens. Join Ernie Stevens and I as we break down some specifics of what led up to this horrible, and (in our opinion) unjustified officer involved shooting. We are talking about de-escalat…

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Episode 37 How to Serve Your Community with Love and Faith 23:20

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This episode of the Light + Life Podcast features Karen Boden, who talks about the beautiful relationship between faith and community service. Learn about the various outreach programs at First Pres and how you can be a blessing to others. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more uplifting conversations!…

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Justified? We Don't Think So - Legal Talk About The Sonya Massey Incident 9:48

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Video version: https://youtu.be/UxhvN5ssFDk In this video I interviewed Law Graduate and Retired Police Officer Daniel, about the very unfortunate officer involved shooting of Sonya Massey. We believe the shooting was NOT justified, and Daniel breaks down the incident more when it comes to the legal matters to look at when it comes to use of force.…

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What Did I Miss E18 -The Black Cauldron 1:41:05

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On What Did I Miss we go back to revisit the old & older media that made us! We're rewatching our classics from the 60's through the 2010's. Filly & Taylor have a curated list of shows & movies they each respectively love and the other hasn't seen. They'll trade back and forth every week revisiting the list as they add listener submissions. Hit the…

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House of the Dragon recap S2E5-6 "Regent & Smallfolk" 1:23:51

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House of the Dragon is HBO's follow up and prequel series to Game of Thrones. Adapting George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood which details the history of the early Targaeryan dynasty's rule of the seven kingdoms, HOTD returns after a 2 year hiatus for it's sophomore season. Rich will be joined by LaTonya Starks weekly to break down Season 2 as it airs.…

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7.21.2024 |11am| Rest for the Righteous | Rev. Rob Sparks 22:41

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Psalm 131Mark 6:30-34, 53-56By First Pres Podcast

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SCOOP: No Rest For The Weary – What’s Next? 52:59

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Breaking news shared during our broadcast including new remarks from Vice President Harris, a new endorsement from fmr. House Speaker Pelosi (D-CA) and the Secret Service Director takes questions from Congress on the attempted assassination of fmr. Pres. Trump. ✓ 1:00: The story of the moment: the 2024 presidential race is the ultimate developing s…

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Peace: Wholeness Amid Brokenness - The Fruits of the Spirit

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Galatians 5:16-26July 21, 2024EveningBy First Pres preachers

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The Boys recap S4E8 "Season Four Finale" 1:15:30

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The Boys is Amazon's adaptation of the comic series of the same name by Garth Ennis & Darick Robinson. The show offers a sharp edged satirical commentary on the modern western paradigm through the lens of the superhero. Season four airs as alongside word that season 5 will be it's final outing. Rich & Kevin will be getting together weekly to break …

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Cobra Kai recap season 6 part 1 (Episodes 1-5) 2:14:49

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Cobra Kai is back over on Netflix with the first installment of it's final season. The first five episodes, Peacetime in the Valley, The Prize, Sleeper, Underdogs, & Best of the Best released in a binge drop. Part two is expected in November with the final installment part three in early 2025. Rich is joined by Sensei's Marissa Garza & Jason Reed i…

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LIVE: President Trump Accepts Republican Party Nomination, Addresses Assassination Attempt For First Time 3:05:32

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Listen to the before and after of Fmr. Pres. Trump's 90 minute acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention. We take you live to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to listen to the speech and provide some headlines and analysis along with our LIVE audience! Quick Rundown: The source of some new reporting on the status of Pres. Biden: 9:00 President Tr…

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The Acolyte recap Season 1 Episodes 8 "The Acolyte" 1:39:50

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The Acolyte is the new Star Wars series streaming on Disney+. Helmed by Leslye Headland of Russian Doll, the series gives us our first depiction of the High Republic era of Star Wars in live action. Set 100 years prior to the prequel trilogy, it's a standalone story well suited for new viewers. The ensemble cast features Dafne Keen, Manny Jacinto, …

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Fmr. Secret Service Agent Discusses Assassination Attempt on Fmr. Pres. Trump - We have Questions 51:13

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Fmr. Secret Service Agent Discusses Assassination Attempt on Fmr. Pres. Trump - We have questions. In this video you'll hear from former USSS Agent Kevin Rice, who worked for the Secret Service for 23 years. He was assigned to Presidential protective details, as well as other details, and he also did investigative work. We are like many, very upset…

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7.14.2024 |11am| So That They May Be One | Rev. Dr. Katie Sundermeier 24:39

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Isaiah 58:6-9aJohn 17:20-24By First Pres Podcast

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INTERVIEW: “…one of the scariest moments that I’ve ever lived through.” 39:27

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When father of two Gary Tate attended his first rally in support of former President Trump on Saturday, July 13th, he had no idea he would witness history. Hear Gary's description of the the day ~ from before, during and after the event, including his observation about security. Many thanks to Gary for his honest reflection of this historic moment.…

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SCOOP: An Eyewitness To The Assassination Attempt Shares His Story ~ Plus, "The Lincoln Miracle" 49:49

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As we wait for more information on the attempted assassination of former Pres. Trump, we hear from two very special guests: an eyewitness who attended Pres. Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania and a historian and journalist with incredible expertise on an important character in American history. --- ✓ 0:00: Thank you for being here and for inspiring us t…

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Episode 36 Empowering Youth in the Church 24:56

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In this episode of the Light and Life podcast, we sit down with Ashley, the Youth Ministries Director at First Pres Church, Colorado Springs. Ashley shares her inspiring journey from a summer intern in 2018 to leading the youth ministry today. We discuss the various ways the youth are encouraged to serve, the challenges they face in a digital age, …

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Joy in the Journey - The Fruits of the Spirit

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Galatians 5:16-26July 14, 2024EveningBy First Pres preachers

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Making Himself Known - The Gospel of John

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John 8:21-30July 14, 2024MorningBy First Pres preachers

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The Boys recap S4E7 "The Insider" 1:00:57

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The Boys is Amazon's adaptation of the comic series of the same name by Garth Ennis & Darick Robinson. The show offers a sharp edged satirical commentary on the modern western paradigm through the lens of the superhero. Season four airs as alongside word that season 5 will be it's final outing. Rich & Kevin will be getting together weekly to break …

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What Did I Miss E17 - Reign of Fire 1:57:17

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On What Did I Miss we go back to revisit the old & older media that made us! We're rewatching our classics from the 60's through the 2010's. Filly & Taylor have a curated list of shows & movies they each respectively love and the other hasn't seen. They'll trade back and forth every week revisiting the list as they add listener submissions. Hit the…

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DEBRIEF: Top Three Takeaways - Pres. Biden’s Press Conference 27:05

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Pres. Biden participated in a LIVE press conference Thursday, July 11 - his first since a debate two weeks ago that drew attention to his mental and physical fitness. Some political analysts described this as a “make or break” moment for the campaign. Was it? Jenna provides a “reporter’s notebook” at the conclusion of the news conference, focusing …

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The Acolyte recap Season 1 Episodes 7 "Choice" 1:29:18

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The Acolyte is the new Star Wars series streaming on Disney+. Helmed by Leslye Headland of Russian Doll, the series gives us our first depiction of the High Republic era of Star Wars in live action. Set 100 years prior to the prequel trilogy, it's a standalone story well suited for new viewers. The ensemble cast features Dafne Keen, Manny Jacinto, …

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INTERVIEW: Strokes, Secret Surgeries, Depression & Hemorrhoids (Yes, Hemorrhoids) - What To Know About The Health of U.S. Presidents 48:57

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A severely depressed president ... a president with a "mysterious growth" ... a president with a hidden surgery ... another with a stroke that left him incapacitated ... and a commander-in-chief whose hemorrhoids became international news (true story). All stories we hear about from Dr. Jacob Appel, M.D., MS, MPH, who has become a leading expert on…

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House of the Dragon recap S2E4 "The Red Dragon and the Gold" 1:23:43

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House of the Dragon is HBO's follow up and prequel series to Game of Thrones. Adapting George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood which details the history of the early Targaeryan dynasty's rule of the seven kingdoms, HOTD returns after a 2 year hiatus for it's sophomore season. Rich will be joined by LaTonya Starks weekly to break down Season 2 as it airs.…

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SCOOP: Whoa, Nelly: Cognitive Exams For All, "Project 2025", and What To Watch Next 1:06:32

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Plus ~ Should we just escape to Mars? The big questions to have on your radar for the week ahead. ✓ 4:00: A SmartHER summer read recommendation: “Look For The Lie” ✓ 7:00: How dust “gunked up” Hurricane Beryl. ✓ 10:00: Review of the most recent job market report. ✓ 11:00: We review the outcomes of the European elections and why we should watch “the…

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7.7.2024 |11am| Patient Service | Rev. Rob Sparks 22:51

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Psalm 123Mark 6:1-13By First Pres Podcast

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The Fruits of the Spirit: Love - The Fruits of the Spirit

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Galatians 5:16-26July 7, 2024EveningBy First Pres preachers

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The Light of the World - The Gospel of John

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John 8:12-20July 7, 2024MorningBy First Pres preachers

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The Boys recap S4E6 "Dirty Business" 54:36

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The Boys is Amazon's adaptation of the comic series of the same name by Garth Ennis & Darick Robinson. The show offers a sharp edged satirical commentary on the modern western paradigm through the lens of the superhero. Season four airs as alongside word that season 5 will be it's final outing. Rich & Kevin will be getting together weekly to break …

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What Did I Miss E16 - Reviewing the List 1:23:37

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On What Did I Miss we go back to revisit the old & older media that made us! We're rewatching our classics from the 60's through the 2010's. Filly & Taylor have a curated list of shows & movies they each respectively love and the other hasn't seen. They'll trade back and forth every week revisiting the list as they add listener submissions. Hit the…

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The Acolyte recap Season 1 Episode 6 "Teach/Corrupt" 1:12:26

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The Acolyte is the new Star Wars series streaming on Disney+. Helmed by Leslye Headland of Russian Doll, the series gives us our first depiction of the High Republic era of Star Wars in live action. Set 100 years prior to the prequel trilogy, it's a standalone story well suited for new viewers. The ensemble cast features Dafne Keen, Manny Jacinto, …

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House of the Dragon recap S2E3 "The Burning Mill" 1:09:27

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House of the Dragon is HBO's follow up and prequel series to Game of Thrones. Adapting George R.R. Martin's Fire & Blood which details the history of the early Targaeryan dynasty's rule of the seven kingdoms, HOTD returns after a 2 year hiatus for it's sophomore season. Rich will be joined by LaTonya Starks weekly to break down Season 2 as it airs.…

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SCOOP: A Major Supreme Court Decision, Debate Fall-Out, and Reason For You To Take A Break! 54:33

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We jump right into the breaking news from the Supreme Court, a ruling that leaves more questions than answers on both how this decision impacts the the immediate criminal cases vs. President Trump, and the future of the U.S. presidency overall. Plus, developments in the days after the first presidential debate of 2024 and an important lesson from t…

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6.30.2024 |11am| Patient Prayer| Rev. Rob Sparks 21:35

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Psalm 130Mark 5:21-43By First Pres Podcast

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Episode 35 Generational Faith: Bridging the Gap 31:20

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Welcome to the Light and Life podcast, where we explore conversations on faith and life in downtown Colorado Springs. In this episode, host Liza welcomes Parker Samelson, Assistant Director of Young Adults at First Pres. Parker shares his journey growing up in the church and discusses the impact of different generations on Christianity, focusing on…

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No Condemnation - The Gospel of John

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John 8:1-11June 30, 2024MorningBy First Pres preachers

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Responding to Ecclesiastes - Meaningful Living in a Meaningless World

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Ecclesiastes 12:9-14June 30, 2024EveningBy First Pres preachers

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What Did I Miss E15 - How to Train Your Dragon 1:37:47

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On What Did I Miss we go back to revisit the old & older media that made us! We're rewatching our classics from the 60's through the 2010's. Filly & Taylor have a curated list of shows & movies they each respectively love and the other hasn't seen. They'll trade back and forth every week revisiting the list as they add listener submissions. Hit the…

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How To Navigate Through The FIRES - Featuring Coach Lisa Gilbert 38:50

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Get ready to be inspired, and learn about the F.I.R.E.S. of leadership. Coach Lisa Gilbert is finally on the show!! She is a renowned, professional, and engaging “no-nonsense” strategic leadership game-changer who has made a substantial impact on various major organizations. With over 18 years’ experience strategically training and developing hundr…

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The Boys recap S4E5 "Beware the Jabberwock, My Son" 1:00:33

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The Boys is Amazon's adaptation of the comic series of the same name by Garth Ennis & Darick Robinson. The show offers a sharp edged satirical commentary on the modern western paradigm through the lens of the superhero. Season four airs as alongside word that season 5 will be it's final outing. Rich & Kevin will be getting together weekly to break …

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DEBATE DEBRIEF: Did Last Night's Presidential Debate Serve the American People? 55:53

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Politicians and the press work for you, the American people, and at SmartHER News, we will never lose sight of that. Today we take a step back to discuss the first presidential debate of the 2024 election … without the clutter. Topics include: CNN’s debate formatting. Notable exchanges between the top-two Presidential candidates, including the vira…

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Myths & Legends, A Wheel of Time book club - The Great Hunt Chapters 1-7 3:45:44

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This is a Wheel of Time book club for new & old readers alike! Each episode will begin with a spoiler free section safe for new readers, discussing only what's transpired in our read through thus far. After a clear indication of the change, each episode with conclude with a spoiler filled section discussing what we've read most recently with the fu…

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The Acolyte recap Season 1 Episodes 5 "Night" 1:08:25

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The Acolyte is the new Star Wars series streaming on Disney+. Helmed by Leslye Headland of Russian Doll, the series gives us our first depiction of the High Republic era of Star Wars in live action. Set 100 years prior to the prequel trilogy, it's a standalone story well suited for new viewers. The ensemble cast features Dafne Keen, Manny Jacinto, …

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6.23.2024 |11am| All the World is Upside Down: When I am Weak, Then I am Strong 22:34

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Rev. Dr. Barry GaeddertAssociate Pastor for Faith Formation and Global Mission2 Corinthians 12:6-10By First Pres Podcast

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The Acolyte Mid-season check in with Latonya Starks 50:02

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The Acolyte is the new Star Wars series streaming on Disney+. Helmed by Leslye Headland of Russian Doll, the series gives us our first depiction of the High Republic era of Star Wars in live action. Set 100 years prior to the prequel trilogy, it's a standalone story well suited for new viewers. The ensemble cast features Dafne Keen, Manny Jacinto, …

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