Best Kessler Foundation Podcasts (2024)

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Young Leader Series #9: Charlie Heintel 1:06:27

5d ago1:06:27

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Today’s episode features Charlie Heintel, the founder of “Quo Vadis,” a Catholic young adult group in Avon Lake, Ohio, a suburb west of Cleveland. We discuss the beginnings of the group, how its small size contributes to adaptability, leadership commitments, and formation of smaller friend groups within larger communities. We talk about how leading…

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A Conversation w/ Danny Kessler, Missionary to Bulgaria 32:32

6d ago32:32

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Our guest this week on Wheat Among the Tares is Danny Kessler, missionary to the nation of Bulgaria. Brother Kessler brings to light how the providential hand of the Lord led he and his family to minister to the religious and Gypsy populations of this country, and the amazing answers to prayer to provide his family with assimilation into the cultur…

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Fr. John O'Brien: Editing Novels, Receptivity, & the Shallows 1:39:04

28d ago1:39:04

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Recorded way back in November of 2020, this episode features Fr John O’Brien SJ calling in from Canada. Father John, son of the Catholic novelist Michael O'Brien, is the Vocations Director for the Jesuits of the “Canada Provence,” and has been a longtime spiritual advisor of the Mary Foundation. Before he became a priest, he worked with the Mary Fo…

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A Conversation w/Missionaries Who Gave Their Lives - Allen Francis Gardiner, Missionary to Tierra Del Fuego, South America 20:18

1M ago20:18

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Our Wheat Among the Tares episode this week features the account of missionary Allen Francis Gardiner, a former British naval officer who became a missionary that went to the far reaches of the world for the Lord Jesus Christ. His life ended in the islands of Tierra Del Fuego (Island of Fire) in the extreme southern portion of South America. Join u…

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Acquire In-Depth Knowledge on a New SCI Personal Caregiver Course 31:52

1M ago31:52

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Subject matter experts discuss how and why a new, online education class, “Understanding Spinal Cord Injury: A Course for Personal Care Assistants,” was created. The course introduces learners to the physical and emotional experience of individuals living with SCI and offers suggestions for building positive working relationships. Course content wa…

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A Conversation w/Pastor Steve Williamson & Historian Karl Baker - The Biblical Foundation of America's Founding 37:55

1M ago37:55

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Join us for this Independence Day broadcast as we celebrate the liberties that God has blessed our nation with… Pastor Steve Williamson and church historian andformer pastor Karl Baker discuss the influence of the Bible and the preaching of God's word into the founding of our great nation. The need to understand our history is paramount in the main…

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A Conversation w/Missionaries Who Gave Their Lives - Solomon Ginsburg, Missionary to Brazil 21:50

2M ago21:50

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We step back in history on this week’s program of Wheat Among the Tares, to learn about a missionary that served in the nation of Brazil in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. His name – Solomon Ginsburg, a converted Jew from the nation of Poland, who came to know the Lord Jesus Christ, and took this knowledge to the cites and villages of Brazil. His…

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Young Leader Series #8: Dr. Megan Lowes-Bolin 1:10:15

2M ago1:10:15

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Today’s episode features Dr. Megan Lowes-Bolin, author of the recent book, “Ignite: The Secret to Engaging Young Adults in the Church”. Lettered in Interdisciplinary Leadership in Education, Dr. Lowes-Bolin has worked in and around Catholic ministry for over 12 years. She is also the founder of a consulting firm for parishes and directs the Ignite …

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A Conversation w/ Pastor Adrian Hendricks, Heritage Baptist Church, Bengaluru India 32:02

2M ago32:02

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Our conversation on Wheat Among the Tares for this episode, we talk with Pastor Adrian Hendricks, Heritage Baptist Church of Bengaluru India. Our discussion focuses on the recent election results in India, and the impact that these results might have on the Christians of India, along with Pastor Hendrick's thoughts as to the Lord's way in answering…

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John Michael Talbot: Monasticism & Life Lessons 1:00:28

3M ago1:00:28

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Today’s episode features John Michael Talbot, the Founder and General Minister of The Brothers and Sisters of Charity, a semi-monistic Catholic community based out of the Little Portion Hermitage in Arkansas. He is an award winning author and multi-platinum, Grammy and Dove award winning Contemporary Catholic musician. His autobiography “Late Have …

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A Conversation w/ Tim Faulk of Reach International Ministries - An Update of the Ministry in Myanmar - 2024 35:41

3M ago35:41

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This week on Wheat Among the Tares, our guest is Brother Tim Faulk, of Reach International Missions. He provides an update as to the status of national pastors in the country of Myanmar (Burma) and the current military’s operations against the churches in the country, specifically in the Christian (Baptist) churches of northern Myanmar. He also add…

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A Conversation w/Missionaries Who Gave Their Lives - John Geddie, Missionary to the Hebrides Islands 28:01

3M ago28:01

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We go back in time this week on Wheat Among the Tares, to find out about one who, "Gave Their Lives for the Lord”. Our episode features the life of Missionary John Geddie, born in Scotland and who pioneered the gospel in the New Hebrides Islands (present day Vanuatu) on the island of Aneiteum in the year 1848. This island, along with others in the …

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Young Leader Series #7: Daniel Rosa 1:12:27

3M ago1:12:27

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Today’s episode features Daniel Rosa, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry at Saint Joseph Catholic Community in Eldersburg, Maryland. CEO of his own management consulting company on the side, Daniel is a former focus missionary and has spent years in ministry with youth, college, and young adults. We discuss Daniel’s journey into ministry, b…

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Lisa Ottomanelli, PhD: Combining Vocational Rehabilitation with Clinical Care for SCI Survivors 47:18

3M ago47:18

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Welcome to this 2024 Kessler Foundation Baird Visiting Educational Professorship Lecture podcast.Lisa Ottomanelli, PhD, a prominent researcher in the field of spinal cord injury (SCI) and disabilities, was a featured speaker at the 2023 Kessler Foundation Baird Visiting Educational Professorship. Her work primarily revolves around implementing and …

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A Conversation w/ Mr. Benjamin John of Christian Concern, London England - Spiritual Conditions in the UK 34:33

4M ago34:33

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This week on Wheat Among the Tares, Mr. Benjamin John of Christian Concern, a Christian advocacy ministry based in London England, joins us. Biblical principles are under great attack in the United Kingdom, and Mr. John provides us with details surrounding a number of cases that are affectingChristians in their country, including the policing of si…

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A Conversation w/Dr. David Gibbs - Christian Law Association 36:15

4M ago36:15

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Our guest this week on Wheat Among the Tares is Dr. David Gibbs of the Christian Law Association (www.christianlaw.org), who provides several updates of concern to Christians here in America. We focus first on the FACE Act (Freedom (of) Access (to) Clinic Entrances), under which there have been several groups recently convicted of violating this ac…

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Keith Nester: Unpacking the Mysteries of the Rosary 1:24:20

4M ago1:24:20

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Today’s episode features Keith Nester, a former protestant pastor and youth pastor with more than 20 years in full-time ministry. In 2017, Keith converted to the Catholicism. He has since authored two books: The Convert’s Guide to Roman Catholicism: Your First Year in the Church along with Unpacking the Mysteries of the Rosary. He also hosts a dail…

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A Conversation w/ Two Pro-Life Ministers - What They Are Seeing on the Frontlines 32:15

4M ago32:15

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This week on Wheat Among the Tares, our guests are Mark Baumgartner, Director of A Moment of Hope (Pro-Life Sidewalk Counseling) and Eddie Benton, Director of Daybreak Life Center Services (assisting in the prevention of abortion and services for expectant mothers). Both of these men share their wisdom and experiences as to thecurrent fight in the …

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A Conversation w/ Mitch Prosser (Palmetto Family) - The Plague of Human Trafficking 32:01

5M ago32:01

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This week on Wheat Among the Tares, we focus on the subject of Human Trafficking and the need for awareness of it’s impact on families. Our guest is Mitch Prosser, Interim President, of Palmetto Family Council, based in Columbia SC. Brother Prosser provides us with helpful information as to minimizing the potential of families becoming victims of t…

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RealTalk MS Interview: Cognitive Rehabilitation and MS with Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD 9:55

5M ago9:55

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Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD, is a widely recognized leader in cognitive rehabilitation for multiple sclerosis and traumatic brain injury at Kessler Foundation. Here are excerpts from her 2023 interview with Jon Strum, RealTalk MS.For more information about Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD, director, https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Nancy%20ChiaravallotiC…

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What is cognitive rehabilitation? 2:24

5M ago2:24

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Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2024-01/What%20is%20cognitive%20rehabilitation-TRANSCRIPT.pdfExpertly Explained: Insights with Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhDNancy Chiaravalloti, PhD, is a widely recognized leader in cognitive rehabilitation for multiple sclerosis and traumatic brain injury at Kessler Foundation. H…

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What is the modified Story Memory Technique (KF-mSMT) protocol? 1:06

5M ago1:06

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Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2024-01/What%20is%20the%20modified%20Story%20Memory%20Technique%20%28KF-mSMT%29%20protocol-TRANSCRIPT.pdf Expertly Explained: Insights with Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhDNancy Chiaravalloti, PhD, is a widely recognized leader in cognitive rehabilitation for multiple sclerosis and tr…

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Which cognitive functions are commonly affected by MS? 1:19

5M ago1:19

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Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2024-01/Which%20cognitive%20functions%20are%20commonly%20affected%20by%20MS-TRANSCRIPT.pdfExpertly Explained: Insights with Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhDNancy Chiaravalloti, PhD, is a widely recognized leader in cognitive rehabilitation for multiple sclerosis and traumatic brain in…

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Young Leader Series #6: Gabe Kessler 1:16:08

6M ago1:16:08

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Today’s episode features Gabe Kessler, president of the Cleveland Chapter of Young Catholic Professionals (YCP). Gabe is a graduate of Ave Maria University, where he lived in an intentional catholic “household”, and he is now a husband, a father, and a business development professional. He got involved with YCP as a way to give back and be connecte…

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A Conversation of Anne Askew - Martyr of England (Smithfield 1546) 25:41

6M ago25:41

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Join us this week on Wheat Among the Tares as we discover a name from the past that conveyed an example of love and sacrifice for the Savior. Her name – Anne Askew, who lived in England in the 1500’s. Her story is revered in the pages of Baptist history as one who willingly offered herself for the testimony of the truth...…

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A Conversation w/ David & Phyliis Smith - GBC Deaf Ministry, Lexington SC 29:23

6M ago29:23

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This week on Wheat Among the Tares, join us as we talk with David and Phyllis Smith, who direct the Deaf Ministry of Gethsemane Baptist Church in Lexington SC. This couple has an unique story of how they entered into the deaf ministry, and the means by which the Lord directed them through trials and answered prayers to where they are today……

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Gain Resilience After TBI with Yoga and Mindfulness 58:44

7M ago58:44

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Explore how using specialized yoga and mindfulness exercises, developed by national nonprofit LoveYourBrain, can help individuals with traumatic brain injury. Hear tips from certified brain injury specialist and registered yoga teacher Dr. Kyla Pearce. This Winter Brainstorm Series presentation was held on Thursday, January 11, 2024. It was sponsor…

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Young Leader Series #5: Joe Hopkins 1:09:10

7M ago1:09:10

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Today’s episode features Joe Hopkins, the Director of Adult Formation for Mission in the Diocese of Nottingham, England. Joe spent two years in university ministry, then eight years as a high school chaplain before taking on his current position, which includes the Christus Vivat young adult ministry among many other responsibilities. We discuss th…

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A Conversation w/ Pastor Steve Williamson - What Christians Are Facing in 2024 34:37

7M ago34:37

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Pastor Steve Williamson joins us to share his thoughts about the need for Christians to stand firmly on God’s word during these troubled times and what we may face in 2024...Our program focuses on several recent news stories that show an attempt to undermine the authority of the Bible, and the attempt to overthrow reasonableness and decency……

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A Conversation / Brad Lindsey, Hymns For Life Host - Christmas Carol Histories 35:04

8M ago35:04

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Our guest this week on Wheat Among the Tares is Brad Lindsey, our Hymns for Life host here on Gethsemane Global Radio. Brad will be spotlighting the song histories of several of the well-known , and not so well-known, Christmas carols that are a key part of our worship during the Christmas season. Join us as we learn more about those that penned th…

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Young Leader Series #4: Robert Wines 1:04:51

8M ago1:04:51

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Today’s episode features Robert Wines, leader of The Ark young adult group at St. Ann parish in Washington, DC. He’s been running it for nearly two years while maintaining a full-time 9-5 Job. After college and a year of service with the Saint John Society, Robert and a close friend wanted to get into young adult ministry in a big way. We discuss t…

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A Conversation w/ Tim Faulk of Reach International Ministries - An Update of the Ministry in Myanmar (Oct-Dec 2023) 32:05

8M ago32:05

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Join us this week for Wheat Among the Tares as we speak with Tim Faulk, Director of Reach International, Missions to Southeast Asia. Brother Faulk updates us on the current situation in the nation of Myanmar and what the attacks the churches are facing at the hands of the military. The need for prayer and assistance is criticalfor these brethren...…

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A Conversation w/ Missionaries Who Gave Their Lives - The Story of Ann Hasseltine, Wife of Adoniram Judson, Missionaries to Burma 19:08

8M ago19:08

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Our episode this week on Wheat Among the Tares features a look back into the life of Ann Hasseltine, who later became the wifeof Adoniram Judson, missionary to the nation of Burma in the early 1800’s. The story of the uniqueness of this young woman, and how the Lord prepared her for the stresses and toils of the missionary life with her husband, pr…

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Jose Pulido: Ultra Difficult Evangelization 1:58:20

9M ago1:58:20

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Today’s episode features Jose Pulido, professional evangelization coach and founder of At The Service. He has coached at universities, Fortune 500 companies, and non-profits. He received an MBA from Yale University and spent over a decade practicing what he calls “ultra-difficult evangelization”. We discuss how Jose effectively invented a new niche…

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A Conversation w/Karl Baker - The Jehovah's Witnesses - Is it a True Church? Part 3 32:41

9M ago32:41

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Our program this week on Wheat Among the Tares features our third and final episode on the subject of The Jehovah’s Witnesses -Is It A True Church? Our church historian, Brother Karl Baker, joins us for a look at several of their major doctrines and how the tenets of their teachings compare with the scriptures...this is a "must hear" as to the comp…

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Thanksgiving Special w/ Brad Lindsey - Host of Hymns For Life 34:16

9M ago34:16

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Join us for this special episode featuring our Hymns For Life host, Brad Lindsey, who shares the authorship history of four well known Thanksgiving hymns that focus on our need for gratefulness and thanks to the Lord God, our Creator... may this episode be a blessing to you...

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Young Leader Series #3: Kenn Demoll 1:12:05

9M ago1:12:05

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Today’s episode features Kenn Demoll, the director of the Youth and Young Adult ministry at St. John Catholic Church in Westminster, Maryland. He is a convert to the faith, and was called to ministry after college while thinking about becoming a police officer. We discuss the challenge of “restarting” a young adult ministry, drawing in and retainin…

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My Invisible Injury presented by Kelsey Boyer 54:56

9M ago54:56

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Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2023-11/2023%20FALL%20BrainStorm%20My%20Invisible%20Injury%20presented%20by%20Kelsey%20Boyer-TRANSCRIPT.pdfWatch our Fall Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Virtual Speakers Series and listen in as Kelsey Boyer shares her dramatic story of her traumatic brain injury (TBI) and formin…

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Survey for Veterans with Spinal Cord Injury Addresses Employment Barriers 12:40

9M ago12:40

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Fast Takes - Episode 49In this episode, Dr. Denise Fyffe, senior research scientist in our Center for Spinal Cord Injury and Outcomes and Assesments Research, talks about her peer-reviewed article, “Multi-Phase Veteran Engagement to Develop a Spinal Cord Injury Employment Survey” published on March 17, 2023, in the journal Progress in Community Hea…

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A Conversation w/Pastor Adrian Hendricks - HBC, Bengaluru India 28:14

9M ago28:14

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In this episode, Pastor Hendricks conveys his heart and the efforts of the ministry to the nation of India...to the billions that need the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ...

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Marc Lozano: The Christian Case Against the Stock Market 2:09:16

10M ago2:09:16

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Today’s episode features Marc Lozano, who is currently working on a book tentatively entitled, “The Christian Case Against the Stock Market.” A convert from evangelistic atheism, Marc runs the website Christ Centered Capital dot com, and has spent years giving investment advice based on Biblical Principles, and he believes with strong moral convict…

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A Conversation w/ Sara Vong - Missionary to Cambodia 33:43

10M ago33:43

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Our guest this week on Wheat Among the Tares is Sara (pronounced sir-ah) Vong, a missionary to his native country of Cambodia. Join us as Brother Vong describes how his parents escaped the terror of the Khmer Rouge communist rule in the 1970’s, and sought asylum here in the United States. Under the providential hand of the Lord, they were granted a…

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A Conversation w/Karl Baker - The Jehovah's Witnesses - Is it a True Church? Part 2 31:55

10M ago31:55

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In this episode with church historian Karl Baker, we review several of the key doctrines that are promulgated and believed with the Jehovah's Witnesses denomination - join us as we bring to light their beliefs and what the Scriptures say about these...

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A Conversation w/Karl Baker - The Jehovah's Witnesses - Is it a True Church? Part 1 31:08

10M ago31:08

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Our episode this week on Wheat Among the Tares features our church historian, Bro Karl Baker. This is Part 1 of a two-part series on the subject of the Jehovah's Witnesses, their history and the beliefsassociated with their doctrines...and whether it is truly a true church...

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A Conversation w/ Pastor Steve Williamson - Five Points of Prevailing Prayer 32:55

11M ago32:55

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The subject of this episode, with Pastor Steve Williamson, focuses on prayer, and the importance of prayer for the Lord's people, as commanded by the Lord Jesus Christ. We use an excerpt from George Muller's book, "Answers to Prayer" , as to his godly wisdom in approaching and asking the Lord for answers, in accordance with his word. Join us for th…

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Young Leader Series #2: Chris Mueller 1:12:24

11M ago1:12:24

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Today’s episode features Chris Mueller, the second episode in our series with Young Adult Leaders from around the country. Chris is the Coordinator of Adult Discipleship at Holy Family Catholic Church in Jacksonville, Florida, a thriving parish with a strong young adult presence that is, frankly, astounding to hear about in our era. We discuss the …

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A Conversation w/ Alan Wilson - Attorney General of South Carolina 32:59

11M ago32:59

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Our guest this week on Wheat Among the Tares is Alan Wilson, Attorney General of the State of South Carolina. Join us as Mr. Wilson provides us with an in-depth look at current issues that he is addressing that impact our families, our state and our nation. AG Wilson has reached out to other Attorney General’s across the country to also assist them…

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How to Live with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury - The Brainlash Way with Gail Denton 56:20

11M ago56:20

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Read the transcript. Tune in to our Summer Brainstorm virtual speaker series presentation “’The Brainlash’ Way with author Gail L. Denton, PhD. Dr. Denton shares lessons, tips and strategies on living with mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI) As a patient turned professional MTBI life coach, Dr. Denton shares her first-hand insights and offers down-t…

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Transition to the World After Brain Injury 46:15

11M ago46:15

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2023 Spring BrainStorm Read the transcript Kessler Foundation, in partnership with the Voices Advancing the Brain Injury Community (Voices), hosted a Mike-at-the-Mic session entitled “Transition to the World After Brain Injury.” A lively panel discussion – including facilitator Michael Greenwald and brain injury survivors - Sharon Naulty, Scott Pom…

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How to Live with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury - The Brainlash Way with Gail Denton 56:19

11M ago56:19

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Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2023-09/How%20to%20Live%20with%20Mild%20Traumatic%20Brain%20Injury-The%20Brainlash%20with%20Gail-Denton-2023-Summer-BrainStorm-TRANSCRIPT.pdfTune in to our Summer Brainstorm virtual speaker series presentation “’The Brainlash’ Way with author Gail L. Denton, PhD. Dr. Denton sh…

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