Best National Ave Podcasts (2024)

In this powerful sermon on "Activating a New Mind", Pastor Brian explores how believers can be transformed by renewing their minds, based on teachings from Ephesians 4:17-24. He emphasizes that to be activated in a new way of living, we must be deactivated in our old ways of thinking.By Dr. Brian Taylor

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2024-08-18 - Romans 15:13 - Overflowing With Hope - Pastor Dave - Audio 26:06

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Sermons from Gold Ave Church, Grand Rapids, MichiganBy Dave Westra

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Activated in Family 38:10

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In this powerful sermon, Pastor Brian Taylor continues the "Activate" series, focusing on how we can live out God's mission as a unified yet diverse body of believers. Drawing from Ephesians 4:14-16, Pastor Brian explores what it means to be "activated into family" and how each member can contribute their unique gifts to build up the church.…

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2024-08-11 - Matthew 17:1-9 - Being Strengthened by God - Pastor Gina - Audio 33:00

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Sermons from Gold Ave Church, Grand Rapids, MichiganBy Dave Westra

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Activated in Your Gifting 40:39

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"Activate in Your Gifting" with Pastor Brian Taylor Discover how to unleash your God-given potential in this powerful sermon from Pastor Brian Taylor. Drawing from Ephesians 4, Pastor Brian unpacks the vital role each believer plays in building up the body of Christ. In this sermon, you'll learn: • How to identify and activate your spiritual gifts …

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2024-08-04 - Psalm 67 - Blessed so that They Worship Him - Pastor Marissa - Audio 24:29

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Sermons from Gold Ave Church, Grand Rapids, MichiganBy Dave Westra

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Activated In Your Calling 35:41

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In this powerful message, Pastor Brian kicks off a new sermon series called "Activated in your Calling" by exploring what it means to live out our calling as Christians. Drawing from Ephesians 4:1-6, he challenges us to walk in a manner worthy of our divine calling.By Dr. Brian Taylor

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2024-07-28 - Matthew 13:31-32 - Be Prepared to be Amazed! - Pastor Gina - Audio 29:30

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Sermons from Gold Ave Church, Grand Rapids, MichiganBy Dave Westra

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The Only Thing that Matters 41:17

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In this impactful sermon, Pastor Brian concludes the summer series "To the Ends of the Earth" with a sobering yet encouraging message on staying focused on what truly matters in life. Drawing from Acts 20:17-28, he unpacks Paul's farewell address to the Ephesian elders, highlighting key lessons for living with purpose and conviction.…

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2024-07-21 - John 7:37-39 - Life to You. Life Through You - Rev. Cody - Audio 28:16

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Sermons from Gold Ave Church, Grand Rapids, MichiganBy Dave Westra

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Do Not Be Troubled 41:23

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In this compelling sermon, Pastor Brian unpacks the story of Eutychus from Acts 20:7-12, drawing powerful lessons for modern believers. He explores the dangers of spiritual sleep and the world's desperate need for Christians filled with the life of Jesus. Pastor Brian emphasizes three key characteristics: being filled with God's love, power, and pe…

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2024-07-14 - Deuteronomy 1; Ephesians 6 - Engaging the Battle - Pastor Dave - Audio 11:59

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Sermons from Gold Ave Church, Grand Rapids, MichiganBy Dave Westra

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Causing A Disturbance 39:02

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In this powerful sermon titled "Causing a Disturbance," Pastor Brian explores how the gospel of Jesus Christ can be both transformative and disruptive. Drawing from Acts 19:23-30, he examines the impact of Paul's ministry in Ephesus and how it stirred up controversy among those whose livelihoods and identities were threatened by the spread of Chris…

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The Final Kresta in the Afternoon Segment - James Kresta (12 July, 2024) 14:00

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It’s come to this: the final segment of Kresta in the Afternoon. Al’s son James helps us say goodbye, and say hello to our new program.

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Direct to My Desk: Al’s Favorite Books (12 July, 2024) 25:43

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Al loved taking calls from listeners and one his most popular segments was our annual “Book Recommendation” open line. In these segments, we invite you to call in and share the best book you remember learning about on Kresta in the Afternoon.

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Kresta in the Afternoon’s Silent, most important Supporter - Sally Kresta (12 July, 2024) 15:00

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If you listened to Kresta in the Afternoon over the years, you know how devoted Al was to his wife, Sally. But you may not know how important she was to the program. Sally gives us a behind-the-scenes look.

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Catholic Radio and the power to Evangelize - Peter Herbeck (12 July, 2024) 12:57

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For decades, Al and Peter Herbeck worked together to spread the Gospel. Peter shares some memories and discusses how we can use Catholic radio for evangelization.

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Marcus Commentary: The Legacy of Kresta in the Afternoon (12 July, 2024) 12:39

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Today is the final episode of Kresta in the Afternoon. Marcus shares some thoughts on the legacy of the program, connecting it to George Washington’s farewell address.

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Jesus Sends Out the Apostles - Peggy Stanton(11 July 2024) 13:58

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In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus sends out the apostles two by two, instructing them to preach, heal the sick, and cast out unclean spirits. Peggy Stanton helps us prepare for the Sunday reading.

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Senate Republicans Block Democrat Bill for Abortions Up to Birth Nationwide - Monica Miller(11 July 2024) 12:53

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Senate Republicans have blocked legislation to push abortions up to birth nationwide. Monica Miller has the details.

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Marcus Commentary: How St. Benedict Saved Western Civilization (11 July 2024) 12:49

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Marcus talks about St Benedict of Nursia.

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Marcus Commentary: Is Pride month changing? (10 July, 2024) 12:56

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Last month a group called “Queers for Palestine” protested a local Pride Parade on the grounds that it was a symbol of oppression. Marcus discusses.

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What does the Bible say about Reconciliation - James Prothro(10 July 2024) 28:00

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One of Jesus’ most famous parables is the tale of the Prodigal Son, and its message of God’s repentance and forgiveness. This encounter with God’s mercy receives special expression in sacrament of Reconciliation, through which God’s wayward children are forgiven and restored by God’s grace to life in the household of God, which is the Church. James…

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Republicans and Pro-Life Leaders Look to Find Common Ground - Peter Laffin(10 July 2024) 12:49

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For months, the Republican Party and pro-life leaders have been engaged in a public and often acrimonious tussle over abortion policy and how it would diverge from the GOP’s longtime pro-life party platform. Peter Laffin joins us.

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Voices of Faith from a Life in the Church - Francis Maier(10 July 2024) 27:00

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Over the past decade Rome has been marked with sharp, and often unwarranted, criticism of the Church in the United States and American Catholic life. But very few of the critics have taken the time to talk, systematically, with a wide range of U.S. Catholics to understand their concerns. Francis Maier has had those conversations. He joins us.…

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Resounding Truth: A musician's apologetic journey to discover the fullness of the Catholic faith - Chris Bray (9 July, 2024) 26:59

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Through his career as a performer in the Christian music industry, Chris Bray’s interactions with non-Catholics helped to answer his doubts about the faith and gave him the apologetic knowledge to defend it. He joins us.

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Don't Miss the Good News Conference - John Hale (9 July, 2024) 12:53

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The Good News Conference is a conference for individuals, couples, and families who desire to grow closer to Christ through the Good News as preached by the world’s most dynamic evangelists John Hale tells us more about it.

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Making Moral Decisions at the End of Life - Bruce Green (9 July, 2024) 27:00

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St. Robert Bellarmine writes that a person may be “compelled, when unprepared, oppressed by disease, and scarcely possessed of reason, to give an account of those things on which when in health, he had perhaps never once reflected.” This is the foundation of Bruce Green’s new book: Now and at the Hour of Our Death: Making Moral Decisions at the End…

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Marcus Commentary: What do we mean when we say Evil is real? (9 July, 2024) 13:00

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The Devil is Real. Evil is Real. Easy things to say, but what does it mean to believe it? Marcus discusses.

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The Mystery of the Shroud - Russ Breault (8 July, 2024) 27:14

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The Shroud of Turin is the world’s most analyzed artifact, yet it remains an unsolved mystery. Could it be the same cloth that wrapped Jesus in the tomb? Russ Breault joins us.

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Marcus Commentary: Problems with Atheism 12:47

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Marcus responds to intellectual problems posed by atheism.

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Institutional Diversity and Identity in Catholic Education - Terrence Sweeney (8 July, 2024) 26:59

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Bland sameness afflicts much of life today. Wherever one turns these days, it is hard to miss some institution proclaiming its commitment to diversity. Businesses, the military, churches, and, especially, universities all claim to be diverse places. But behind these identical claims to difference there is a rush towards sameness, a rush that is par…

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Thank God for Pain - Robert Kloska (8 July, 2024) 12:52

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How much worse off we would all be without physical pain! As counterintuitive as it sounds, pain is your friend. Pain is a mechanism to warn you that something is wrong. Twenty years ago, it was pain that made Robert Kloska go see a doctor – who was able to catch his growing cancer before it was too late. Robert shares more on why he is grateful fo…

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2024-07-07 - 1 Timothy 2:1-4 - Praying for Our Nation - Pastor Gina - Audio 25:58

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Sermons from Gold Ave Church, Grand Rapids, MichiganBy Dave Westra

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Join Pastor Van as he delivers a powerful message on the importance of community and teamwork in the Christian faith. In this sermon, "Better Together" Pastor Van explores Acts 20:1-6 and unpacks how we are more effective, encouraged, and protected when we work together as followers of Christ. Pastor Van also addresses potential obstacles to commun…

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Archbishop Vigano Excommunicated - Matthew Bunson (5 July, 2024) 39:54

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The Vatican has officially excommunicated Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, citing his “public statements manifesting his refusal to recognize and submit to the Supreme Pontiff, his rejection of communion with the members of the Church subject to him, and of the legitimacy and magisterial authority of the Second Vatican Council.” Matthew Bunson has mo…

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Desiring to Desire God - David Fagerberg (5 July, 2024) 27:00

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Have you ever found yourself struggling to pray? Or even with wanting to pray? This “wanting to want to pray” is the first touch by God, because even desiring to desire can be an expression of love. David Fagerberg joins us with more.

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Marcus Commentary: God Sees your Suffering 12:45

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Christians throughout the ages have engaged the problem of Suffering. Why would a loving God allow us to suffer? Marcus examines the issue through the writings of CS Lewis.

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Marcus Commentary: The Roots of our Republic (4 July, 2024) 14:00

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Marcus reflects on the things that make our nation the blessing that it is.

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1619, 1776 and the United States of America - Paul Kengor (4 July, 2024) 13:00

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There’s no arguing it: The United States of America, as our founders conceived it, started in 1776. Paul Kengor joins us.

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Religious Liberty and the American Founding - Dr Vincent Phillip Munoz (4 July, 2024) 27:00

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Does the First Amendment guarantee us the right to be free from religion in the public square? Does it guarantee religious individuals and institutions the right to be exempt from otherwise valid laws that burden their religious beliefs and practices? Dr. Vincent Phillip Munoz is our guest.

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The changing fortunes of Catholic “Founding Father” - Kevin Schmiesing (4 July, 2024) 27:00

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As Catholic Americans prepare to mark Independence Day, we naturally look not only to the well-known “founding fathers” such as Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington but also to our Catholic forbears, including Junipero Serra. We examine his life with Kevin Schmiesing.

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Catholic Philosophy: Rejoicing in the Truth - Richard Spinello (3 July, 2024) 39:58

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Philosophy is the reflective attempt to illuminate our human experience and integrate it into a unified vision of reality. Catholic philosophy comes in many forms and schools of thought, but it cannot deconstruct the ultimate truths of the faith. We explore the thoughts of four Catholic philosophers with Richard Spinello.…

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Early Ratzinger on Tradition and Faith 27:00

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At the Synod on Synodality last year, Australian theologian Fr Ormond Rush spoke on Joseph Ratzinger’s theology of revelation and faith, in light of his commentary on Dei Verbum. Eduardo Echeverria helps us understand it.

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Some Lessons from the Great Pagans - Robert Royal (3 July, 2024) 13:00

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There’s been a recent resurgence of interest in ancient Stoicism, because it provides some of the Christian benefits without – so people think – the Christian dogmas. The Stoics, in fact, had their own fundamental dogmas, starting with the benevolence of the Divine Nature. Do many modern Stoics believe in that? Robert Royal joins us with more.…

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Putting Virtue back into Education - Kyle Washut (2 July, 2024) 13:00

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Why are American colleges and universities failing to instruct their students in virtue, and what can be done about this issue? Kyle Washut joins us.

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The New Catholic Integralism: True or False? - Kevin Vallier (2 July, 2024) 13:00

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The idea of Integralism holds that the Catholic Church should have indirect authority over Christian states. We examine what it means with Kevin Vallier.

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