Best Joseph Cope Podcasts (2024)

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Greg Thomas: Conversational Terrorism 33:37

1d ago33:37

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Greg and I talk about how irresponsibly people communicate with one another -- because they can: through social media, unashamed politics and the ability to write harsh words through electronic media. We are all guilty of this, and in our discussion, we bring awareness to this. "Gaslighting, "a form of Conversational Terrorism, was Merriam Webster'…

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With Ken Murray: Kingdom of God Down to Earth 42:02

9d ago42:02

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Ken Murray, United Church of God pastor for Clermont, Central Queensland, Australia, and I discuss THE KINGDOM OF GOD. Both Ken and I became acquainted with and became believers in what that Kingdom is from the entirety of the Bible. We both saw that it was not what is popularly taught as heaven, a feeling, a church. Then, what is it? Find our by l…

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83: Insights and Advocacy with Union Executive Director William Doyle 53:43

9d ago53:43

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Send us a Text Message. In the realm of correctional facilities, the roles and challenges of those who maintain order are often misunderstood and overlooked. Doyle discusses the trajectory of becoming deeply involved in union activities, from his early days in law enforcement to his current role in advocating for the welfare of correctional employe…

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Kurt Hoyer: The Continuing Quest to Connect New Finds in Archeology to the Bible 50:59

15d ago50:59

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Kurt Hoyer is passionate about the connection between archeology and the Bible. He received a Master's degree in this field from Hebrew University in Israel. He and his wife Jennifer have served in the Foreign Service and is now retired. He has lived in diverse places around the world, including Afghanistan, Kenya, the Philippines, and several othe…

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Coping and Conduct in a Crazy World - Dr. Roy Fouch 32:50

22d ago32:50

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No one can deny that we have entered markedly different times since 2020; every month seems to introduce a new what at one time may have considered a once-in-a-lifetime crisis. Now, the crises come one after another. It's sudden runaway inflation, world tension on the brink of a civilization-ending world war. The United States has joined other coun…

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82: Legacies and Innovations in WV Corrections - Interview w/Commissioner William Marshall 55:49

25d ago55:49

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I speak with Commissioner William Marshall and get an inside look at the West Virginia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. We learn about his path from State Police to Corrections Commissioner. We discuss the department's evolution into more training, enhanced career paths, and the future of correc…

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Landmark book from UCG: What Does the Bible Teach About Grace? 1:00:55

1M ago1:00:55

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In 2019 the United Church of God published What Does the Bible Teach About Grace? This was a landmark publication about a subject spanning Genesis through Revelation. I talk about GRACE as presented in a way we had not fully discussed it before. You can order your free copy or read it online here.By Victor Kubik

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81: A Journey through Leadership, Training, and Corrections Challenges - Interview w/Joseph Gunja 1:22:42

1M ago1:22:42

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Send us a Text Message. Joe Gunja's career trajectory from a military police officer to a regional director is not just a tale of personal achievement, but also a story of the varying levels of inmate-related issues and the work required in the different roles. Joe reveals a career where promotions often come with intricate challenges and highlight…

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Steve Parker talks to Young Adults about the Prodigal Son 48:55

1M ago48:55

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Steve Parker from Houston, Texas and I discuss the parable of the Prodigal Son, also called the Lost Son. The lessons from this parable were the theme of the Young Adults Retreat in Townsend, Tennessee, in the Smoky Mountains. Steve was one of the principal speakers at the event that took place May 24-27, 2024. This parable offers more than meets t…

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Ken Murray: Old Testament Prophecies of Christ 45:41

2M ago45:41

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Ken Murray and I discuss just a few of the 333 prophecies about Jesus Christ in the Old Testament. 70 of these O.T. prophecies were fulfilled in the last week of Christ's human life. These prophecies are specific enough that the mathematical probability of Jesus fulfilling even a handful of them, let alone all of them, is staggeringly improbable—if…

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80: Are You a Hunter or Are You Prey? 23:00

2M ago23:00

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Send us a Text Message. A prison is a place of violence. Pretty quickly, as they begin their sentence inside, other inmates categorize each other as Predator or Prey. As a Hunter or the Hunted. Their role is determined by whether or not they have the strength to stand up against the other inmates. Will they run and hide in their cell, or will they …

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From Malawi: Joseph Mughohgo describes his new management role 33:30

2M ago33:30

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Joseph Mughogho, who lives in Lilongwe, Malawi, has been our friend for about 11 years. He has served as an accountant for the United Church of God and is currently LifeNets Business Manager for northern Malawi. We have appreciated his professional and wise service to us all these years. In April 2024, he and his wife were appointed as a couple to …

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Conspiracy! The Truth Shall Set You Free... 51:09

2M ago51:09

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Today's episode features Tim Pebworth, United Church of God's Chairman of the Council of Elders and Director of French Speaking areas, who speaks on the subject of Conspiracies that so many, including devout Christians, can get caught up in. A recent USA Today article quotes University of Chicago political science professors Eric Oliver and Thomas …

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Elena Kubik talks to Grandpa about his recollections of first man on the moon in 1969 15:16

2M ago15:16

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My 17-year-old granddaughter, Elena Kubik, interviewed me for an 11th-grade assignment. I just loved the job that she did and would like to share this 14-minute interview with you. Photo: Wikimedia CommonsBy Victor Kubik

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Rebekah Drury: Help for navigating through grief 43:03

2M ago43:03

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Rebekah Drury is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with the state of Ohio. She also has a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Rebekah and I discuss how to work through crises and tragedies that will come into our lives. She is a Christian therapist and gives valuable insights for us to consider about i…

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79: The Best of The Prison Officer - Strangeways - A Prison Officer's Story - Interview w/Neil "Sam" Samworth 1:12:29

2M ago1:12:29

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Send us a Text Message. Walking the corridors of HMP Manchester, former Prison Officer and author Neil Samworth—known as Sam—witnessed the stark realities of prison life, a tale he recounts with raw honesty in "Strange Ways: A Prison Officer's Story." Join us as we step into Sam's world, where the line between guard and guarded blurs, and where hum…

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Beekeeper Ken Murray discusses the amazing world of bees and honey 46:46

3M ago46:46

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Ken Murray of Clermont, Queensland, Australia and I talk about the awesome world of bees, beekeeping and honey. As a registered beekeeper in his state of Queensland, Ken talks about the bee, what it produces and how he interfaces with it. Ken and Ruthie on the day of the podcast. Here are some other resources spoken of in the podcast: Beyond Today …

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Victor Kubik: And Now, a Word From Our Sponsor 49:23

3M ago49:23

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What does it take to be right with God and your fellow man? What is the threshold of righteousness? Is it perfection achieved by your efforts? What part does Jesus Christ play in our being just before God. I explore this in this episode. Download a worksheet that contains the 120 titles, names and metaphors of Jesus Christ.…

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78: A Journey of Growth and Change in Prison Management - Interview w/Art Beeler 1:05:38

3M ago1:05:38

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Send us a Text Message. His four decades in the Bureau of Prisons have equipped him with a library of stories, and in our latest episode, Art's candid reflections peel back the curtain on the daily grind of corrections work, from the first clang of the prison doors to the intricate challenges of managing inmate programs. His tales are not just a na…

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With Gregory L. Thomas: Useful Stephen R. Covey nuggets for your immediate use. 35:00

3M ago35:00

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Greg Thomas and I continue with our 14th podcast since August 2022 in Leadership. Leadership is in large part honest, genuine behavior on our part. That's what causes REAL adherents to your cause. Today we explore some of the most powerful ideas/statements from Stephen Covey and talk about how they can be immediately applied by you. Greg is a busin…

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77: Behind the Bars - Prayers & Executions - Interview w/Larry Peoples 45:40

3M ago45:40

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Send us a Text Message. This episode doesn't just chronicle Larry's experiences, it delves into the heart of what it means to uphold justice in one of the most challenging environments imaginable. He shares vivid details of the 'death watch,' the procedure leading up to executions, and provides a sobering glimpse into the complexity of enforcing th…

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Christian Passover Countdown with Ken and Vic 55:22

3M ago55:22

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Ken Murray from Queensland, Australia and I talk about the awesome symbolism depicted by the events of the Exodus that embody the most important of Christian beliefs, purpose and ethics. Before the Passover in the letters of Paul to the Corinthians we are admonished to EXAMINE ourselves before the Passover. The countdown is on! Here is the link tha…

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HAITI Today, March 28, 2024 with Chuck Smith - Hard Times 40:00

4M ago40:00

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UCG Pastor in USA and Senior Pastor in the Caribbean. Chuck Smith and I talk about the current crisis in Haiti as March 28, 2024. Gangs roam the streets. But, the Church is still functioning in these serious times. Check out Chuck's Website at chucks.ucg.@gmail.com or you can call him at 615 848-7372…

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76: Part 2 - Best of The Prison Officer - The Unseen Battles of Correctional Integrity - Interview w/Glen MacDonald 1:01:17

4M ago1:01:17

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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, we talk with former BOP Captain Glen MacDonald about doing the right thing, even when it is tough. Glen walks us through many of the decisions throughout his life and career, where doing the right thing was not popular. Despite being shunned by staff, loss of promotions, and horrible stress, Glen persever…

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Tim Martens: "I Will Build My Church" How it's done in NW Arkansas. 47:03

4M ago47:03

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Tim Martens started with a United Church of God congregation with only eight adults and two children. It has grown to 37 now. Tim has not been a caretaker; he has practiced his innovative skills to reach into his region in various ways discussed on this podcast. Here are links spoken of in the podcast: Facebook page for UCG-Northwest Arkansas (over…

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Derrick and Cherry Pringle: Zambia - The drought, the Work, old relationships 34:28

4M ago34:28

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Derrick/Cherry Pringle and I talked today, March 14, 2024, about conditions in this country. Bev and I have traveled there many times and spent time with the Pringles, visiting the congregations he founded in the Copper Belt. Zambia is experiencing the worst water shortage and now drought in the 30 years that the Pringles have lived there.…

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Mitch Moss: Clothing, Consulting, Character, Class, Christian 55:57

4M ago55:57

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Mitchell Moss is a designer, writer, editor and photographer who lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. He’s been writing on menswear for more than a decade, helping men discover the principles of how to dress well, feel great and express their style. We focus particularly on menswear in this podcast, however Mitch Moss gives us a history and biblical narrativ…

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State of the Union: State of our Leadership - Microcast 2:38

4M ago2:38

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Victor Kubik comments about President Biden's March 7, 2024 State of the Union Address to the Nation and which is ultimately heard around the world. This message reflected the spirit of our leadership and the nation in a time when we desperately need to find out who we are and how we are blessed with the great nation that is now in sore distress.…

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75: Part 1 - Best of The Prison Officer - Doing What's Right, Even When it's Tough - Interview w/Glen MacDonald 1:00:07

4M ago1:00:07

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Send us a Text Message. Glen's reflections on the internal battles correctional officers face—such as finding drugs and corruption within their ranks—are eye-opening. These revelations highlight the lesser-known aspects of prison life and the constant vigilance required to uphold the law within its walls. The discussion around the corruption he wit…

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Les Booth: Artificial Intelligence from Writing to Religion 48:01

4M ago48:01

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Les Booth, Creative Collaboration Architect, and I continue discussing the explosive field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In part one, we discussed what AI was, and now we delve into how it can improve your writing and how it can be used to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. AI has greatly changed how we do things and it's just beginning!…

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Twila Reynolds: Straight Talk About Our End of Life 44:51

4M ago44:51

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Twila Reynolds and I talk about the inevitable moment coming to all of us: the day of our death. Twila Reynold is retired. She spent most of her professional years in the commercial insurance industry. But, later, she changed fields and worked in the administrative medical field, which has always interested her. When she began working at the VA Med…

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74: Part 2 - When Stress Tries to Kill You - Interview with Bronner "Bama" Allen 1:06:15

5M ago1:06:15

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Send us a Text Message. It is not merely the high-stakes nature of maintaining order that this interview touches upon. The psychological toll of being a correctional officer is scrutinized through "Bama's" heartfelt story. He takes us through the day-to-day operations within the prison walls, where he encountered a gamut of scenarios – from gang vi…

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With Gary Petty at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention 2024 in Nashville, TN 33:56

5M ago33:56

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Gary Petty and our wives attended the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Conference in Nashville, TN, on February 22, 2024. We met a lot of passionate people with ministries ranging from anti-abortion to anti-pornography to preaching a strong warning and repentance messages to the American people. We met with Russian workers on the Gospel News C…

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Greg Thomas Leadership - Communication - self-talk, barriers, levels of listening 33:27

5M ago33:27

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This will be our 13th Podcast together. Last time we started with a brand-new topic… effective communication. Since August of 2022, we have been discussing an ongoing series of thought-provoking topics on the subjects of personal leadership development, and business leadership. Greg is a business consultant, author, keynote speaker, and a personal …

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Tucker Carlson/Vladimir Putin Interview What Did We Learn? by Victor Kubik 25:27

5M ago25:27

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What did we learn from this rare interview that Tucker Carlson did with Vladimir Putin. Who benefited? Do we have a greater understanding? Victor Kubik comments Also, is a reading of my article in the BEYOND TODAY magazine about the kind of person Putin is. Photo credit: Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wik…

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73: Part 1 - All I Know is Corrections - Interview with Bronner "Bama" Allen 49:56

5M ago49:56

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I talk with Bronner "Bama" Allen about his interesting career that started at The North Carolina Department of Corrections which led to a 21-year career with Federal Bureau of Prisons where he retired. But Bama wasn't done yet, he returned to where he had started at The North Carolina Department of Correctio…

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Andi Chapman - Leaving the Workforce and Finding Yourself 41:38

5M ago41:38

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Andi Chapman and I discuss what life is like after ending our professional careers. We compare how we coped and what learned and what new vistas have been created. She is an R.N. CDP. CCADCT, Certified Dementia Specialist, Naturopath, FNIP (Food as Nutrition Informed Specialist) CWCN (Certified Wound Care Nurse), and as of 2021, she started her own…

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On the Southern Border with Steve Buchanan 52:23

5M ago52:23

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Steve Buchanan discusses his observation of living in Tucson, Arizona, only 60 miles from the Mexican border. Very timely, up-to-date discussion about what's going on with the worst border crisis in history, in which 302,000 illegal aliens entered the United States in December alone. Two excellent Twitter sources mentioned in the podcast @Michael_Y…

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72: How to Manage Inmates with Mental Illness 52:54

6M ago52:54

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I talk about the fourteen years I worked around mental health inmates. Suicide, self-harm, schizophrenia, depression, pedophilia, they all affect the running of your housing unit. I will discuss some of the more common mental illnesses you will encounter working in corrections and some of my tips for managin…

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AI - Part 1 Les Booth Discusses the Facts About AI, Capabilities and Myths 40:13

6M ago40:13

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Les Booth is a Creative Collaboration Architect specializing in many diverse fields ranging from AI to Fly-fishing. I have known Les for almost 28 years, and he helped me in the infancy of developing my first websites. Here, he gives a knowledgeable perspective about AI, which is hot news yet a concept known for many decades. Part 1 tells us what A…

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Greg Thomas: Leadership Requires Communication Part 1 35:18

6M ago35:18

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Listen to learn more about the importance of communication skills that you can learn that are vital for a leader's effectiveness and connectivity with those he leads. The heart and core of most global conflict is a lack of communication skills. We are not born with them. They must be learned. We will discuss with you some basics of human communicat…

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71: Leadership and Professionalism in Correctional Tactical Teams 34:48

6M ago34:48

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, explore with me the strategies that forge resilience and cohesion in correctional tactical teams. I discuss how shared experiences bond a team and why selecting the right individuals is vital to maintaining a positive dynamic. Learn about the decision-making that goes into team structure, and specialized rol…

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On Courage - Victor Kubik 43:09

6M ago43:09

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I’d like to go back to an address I made to the General Conference of Elders of the United Church of God on May 2, 2020. This was to be our biggest conference yet, celebrating 25 years of the United Church of God’s existence. We planned for 80% of the ministry to come to Cincinnati, OH for the special event. As it turned out, this date was in the m…

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JAMES HALL : Come To Where I'm From Episode 133 2:40:56

6M ago2:40:56

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James Vincent Hall (born January 2, 1968, in Harris County, Texas, United States) is an American rock singer and guitarist, best known for his gothic-style lyrics, distinctive voice, avant-garde performances and eclectic compositions. James is a living legend who I consider to be a good friend. He’s ridiculously talented and has inspired and worked…

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70: No Place Like Home - 40 Years in Corrections/Law Enforcement - Interview w/Keith Hellwig 1:00:39

6M ago1:00:39

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I interview Keith Hellwig. Keith has been in law enforcement for over 40 years. He has worked in State and County Correctional facilities and is a certified Law Enforcement Officer. He retired in March of 2017 from Corrections holding the rank of Captain. He continues to work as a Police officer for two rura…

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Mike Wallace: Interchange with COG7 -- Common Friends, Beliefs and Eternity 35:41

7M ago35:41

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On Thursday July 13, 2023 Aaron and Michelle Dean and Bev and I were invited to the Church of God Seventh Day Conference held in Covington, Kentucky this year. About 1000 people were in attendance. We had dinner with Loren Stacy, President of the Church of God Seventh Day and his wife Karen as well as elder Mike Wallace. This is my interview with M…

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Don Hooser: Part 2 Conclusion Review of Noah’s Flood 27:58

7M ago27:58

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The Flood was more than an epic event. It communicated key messages in God's Plan of Salvation for a world without sin. Key elements identified 1. A world coming to a dead end 1almost 1700 years after creation of man. 2. Fixing the blame. Christ preached to the demons 3. The need to start again. God's Way will prevail 4. Repentance 5. Salvation A g…

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Don Hooser: Part 1 Review of Noah’s Flood 31:46

7M ago31:46

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Noah's flood was confirmed by Jesus Christ, Peter and Paul. It's more than a story...it has end-time implications. Don Hooser talks about the story of the flood from Genesis 6-8. Part one of two....Part 2 coming soon.By Victor Kubik

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69: The Wardens - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly 37:32

7M ago37:32

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode I reflect on the Wardens I have worked for over the years. Some were amazing leaders, others were good examples of what not to do as a leader. A prison Warden can be one of the toughest jobs. Always trying to balance that line between whatever political issue headquarters is pushing and what is best at a loca…

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Steve Buchanan: Pastoral career, World News and Prophecy, Lilly, diabetes, La Ravia, HWA 58:10

7M ago58:10

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I have known Steve Buchanan for about 40 years. We have covered the same territory over this time. Hear his candid impressions his career, changes of course, triumphs and setbacks. Steve is a multi-faceted and multi-talented peer whom I have admired over the years. He publishes a newsletter World News and Prophecy that you are welcome to subscribe …

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