Best New Life Of Asheville Podcasts (2024)

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Life of Joseph_Game plan for resisting temptation_Chris Dillon_June 16_2024 52:48

4d ago52:48

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Life is war. Our spiritual life is a battle, and we have a real, unseen enemy force working overtime to destroy our lives, the people we love, and everything that matters to us. What if so many of us fall to temptation over and over again, because we haven’t mapped out a plan to fight ahead of time? What does the story of Joseph and the teachings o…

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PART 2: The RAD's Uneven Flow | Hedy Fischer, Gail McCarthy, Stephanie Monson Dahl 33:17

4h ago33:17

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! This is the second half of my conversation with Hedy Fischer and Gail McCarthy, who along with their artist husbands bought buildings in the River Arts District early on and are committed to keeping those buildings open and affordable for other artists. They’re joined here by Stephanie …

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Mid-Year Recap with Veronica Edwards 12:02

1d ago12:02

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Ever wondered what it takes to successfully steer a business through significant milestones? Join me, Veronica Edwards, as I navigate the exhilarating landscape of 2024, marking my first full year dedicated entirely to my six-year-old business. Listen as I share the thrill of onboarding new clients like Pana Columbus from Thrive Appalachia and Nico…

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PART 1: The RAD's Uneven Flow | Hedy Fischer, Gail McCarthy, Stephanie Monson Dahl 35:12

2d ago35:12

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! Hedy Fischer and Gail McCarthy have been in Asheville since the late 1970s and, along with their artist husbands, played critical roles in the evolution of the River Arts District from a neglected, polluted wasteland of warehouses into the thriving arts and commerce destination it is to…

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Hear Here | O•VAD•YA in Performance and Conversation 49:41

7d ago49:41

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! Hear Here is a performance and podcast series designed to elevate conversation around local rock and indie music. I invited two all-female bands to the May 28 evening of Hear Here at Citizen Vinyl. The bands Detective Blind and O•VAD•YA come from different generations. Detective Blind a…

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Celebrating Life's Vibrancy: Dorothy Vaughan on Family, Passion, and Wellness 23:25

8d ago23:25

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What if staying youthful and energetic after 60 wasn't just about exercise and diet, but also about passion and community? On this special family edition of the Veronica Edwards Show, we welcome back my incredible mom, Dorothy Vaughan, as we celebrate nearly 4,000 downloads! Dorothy shares the exciting adventures she’s been up to since her last app…

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The Life of Joseph_Favored in the Dungeon_Chris Dillon_June 9_2024 49:48

12d ago49:48

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Joseph, now a slave in Egypt, finds success because God is with him. Potiphar elevates him to chief of staff and gives him dominion over his land and possessions. Right as things seem to be taking a positive turn for Joseph, Potiphar’s wife tries to seduce him, and Joseph refuses to betray his boss or his God. Consequently, he is falsely accused an…

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The Queen Bee of Pollination | Phyllis Stiles of Bee City Asheville 37:43

10d ago37:43

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! There are about 400 Bee City USA programs across 47 states, all with a mission to sustain pollinators by increasing native plants and nest sites while reducing the use of pesticides. The entire Bee City movement started in Asheville 12 years ago with the efforts of Phyllis Stiles. Durin…

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Building Community and Real Estate Insights with LaMar Joyner 23:29

15d ago23:29

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Have you ever wondered if now is the right time to buy a house amid soaring prices and rising interest rates? Join us for a compelling conversation with LaMar Joyner, a seasoned real estate professional from Somerville, South Carolina, as he shares his journey from a small-town upbringing to becoming a multifaceted entrepreneur. With roles as a DJ,…

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Scott Angelo_June 2_2024 51:21

19d ago51:21

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They say honesty is the best policy, so what happens when we get honest about ourself! Discover how your life and life in the body of Christ can become a place filled with honest people. Be reminded how good it is to come clean about your sinfulness and celebrate your forgiveness in God's redemptive plan!…

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The Lens of Reflection | Pete Candler, Author, Photographer and Filmmaker 28:45

20d ago28:45

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! Pete Candler wears many creative hats. He’s a photographer and maker of short films—all of it self-taught—and he’s also an author and recovering academic. His new book, titled “A Deeper South," is both an internal and external travelogue over 25 years of road trips through the American …

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Responsible & Ethical Considerations for Firearm Ownership - Part 1 24:19

22d ago24:19

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Unlock the secrets to responsible gun ownership as we join forces with Aaron Mittan, BizRadio's programming virtuoso and a seasoned military veteran with a treasure trove of firearms wisdom. Celebrating a podcasting milestone that's just shy of 4,000 downloads, Aaron guides us through his evolution from a gun hobbyist to a staunch advocate for perc…

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Authoring Mid-Life Shifts | Madison Brightwell and Don Silver 41:53

22d ago41:53

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! Madison Brightwell and Don Silver are local novelists who don’t know each other but have similar creative trajectories. Both spent early years behind the scenes—Brightwell in film production, Silver working for music mogul Clive Davis—before turning to more conventional careers. It wasn…

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Worship_Joe Dillon_May 26_2024 44:14

26d ago44:14

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In heaven all the tasks of the church will cease, no more sermons, no more missions, the only thing that will remain is worship. Our worship will bring us as close to heaven as possible until we get there.By New Life of Asheville

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Reading the Room | Literacy Together 37:42

24d ago37:42

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! Most people reading or listening to this likely take their literacy for granted. But for thousands of youth and adults throughout Buncombe County, literacy is a hurdle impacting nearly every element of life. My guests are executive director Amanda Wrubleski and program directors Rebecca…

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The Sweet Taste of Youth Empowerment with Pana Columbus 22:34

29d ago22:34

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Have you ever witnessed the birth of a revolution? This week, Pana Columbus, the visionary behind Thrive Appalachia, chronicles her unexpected journey from the world of performing arts to igniting a youth empowerment movement in Western North Carolina. Our conversation weaves through the transformative programs at Thrive Appalachia, where teens are…

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Hear Here | Caged Affair in Performance and Conversation 41:04

1M ago41:04

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! April 27 marked the debut of "Hear Here," a series presented in tandem with Citizen Vinyl to elevate conversation around local rock and indie music. The premiere featured talk and performances with the bands Pink Beds and Caged Affair. This episode is all about Caged Affair, a vocalist-…

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Navigating Second Chances A Candid Conversation with Jennifer Aviles 23:53

1M ago23:53

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Embark on an emotional voyage with Veronica Edwards as she sits down with the remarkable Jennifer Aviles, whose life narrative defies all expectations. From the dynamic corridors of the New York City mayor's office to a period Jennifer whimsically calls "the spa"—her metaphor for prison—her tale is one of fierce resilience and the potency of redemp…

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Spaced Out | ArtsAVL Town Hall on Affordable Arts Workspaces 43:26

1M ago43:26

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! We all know the impact of Asheville’s skyrocketing housing costs. What we don’t hear nearly as much about is how artists and arts organizations are finding it more challenging to do their work in Asheville. Affordable workspaces was the topic of the latest ArtsAVL Creative Space Town Ha…

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Babies Need Bottoms | Meagan Lyon Leimena and Alicia Heacock 44:59

1M ago44:59

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! We hear a lot about pervasive social issues in our community—homelessness, addiction, racial inequities, affordable housing, liveable wages. All of those play roles in one particular need we rarely hear about—diapers. My guests today are Alicia Heacock and Meagan Lyon Leimena, co-execut…

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Sermon on the Mount: Built Different - Chris Dillon, Lead Pastor 05 12 24 47:52

1M ago47:52

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Jesus closes with one final section that serves as the climax of His most famous sermon. We all have a choice in life, either we build the house that is our lives on the foundation of the shifting sands of culture, or on the immovable rock that is Jesus Christ. And the truth is that the strong foundation only gets built when we shift from hearing J…

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'Hear Here' May 28 Preview | Detective Blind and O•VAD•YA 3:00

1M ago3:00

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! It’s a female-powered, multi-generational, one-of-a-kind lineup for the next Hear Here—Tuesday, May 28, featuring the Asheville-area bands Detective Blind and O•VAD•YA. Listen here for clips of their music. Advance tickets are just $12. Wake Up, Asheville! and ¡Despierta Asheville! (in …

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Hear Here | Pink Beds in Performance and Conversation 43:26

1M ago43:26

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! April 27 marked the debut of "Hear Here," a series presented in tandem with Citizen Vinyl to elevate conversation around local rock and indie music. The premiere featured talk and performances with the bands Pink Beds and Caged Affair. This episode is all about Pink Beds, a quartet shap…

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Navigating the Economic Storm: Small Biz Chat w/ Ebony Sullivan 24:11

1M ago24:11

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Discover the resilience and strategies of small businesses amid economic hurdles with our conversation featuring the insightful Ebony Sulivan, where we celebrate the tenacious spirit of entrepreneurs like those at Cassie Electric during Small Business Month. As we traverse the challenging terrain of 2024's economic landscape, we put the spotlight o…

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Two Artists, Two Journeys | Heather Hietala and Nava Lubelski 38:07

1M ago38:07

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! Asheville artists Heather Hietala and Nava Lubelski have already tasted success commercial success. Now, their new work in separate exhibitions marks new ground in their personal and artistic evolutions. In the first half, I talk with Hietala, whose response to her mother's death takes …

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Dance Dance Evolution | Vanessa Owen and Gavin Stewart 29:08

2M ago29:08

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! Gavin Stewart and Vanessa Owen have spent many years building lives for themselves in contemporary dance. Not long ago, they believed they largely had to perform and teach around the country to make it sustainable. Now, fueled by artistic residencies in Western North Carolina and the em…

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Sermon on the Mount: Wolves & Fruit Trees - Chris Dillon, Lead Pastor 05 05 24 51:00

2M ago51:00

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As Jesus begins to turn the corner & put a wrap on the Sermon on the Mount, He issues a series of invitations and warnings to His hearers. Last week, He warned us to choose the narrow gate & the hard way over the easy way & wide gate. This week, He warns us to beware of false teachers. How can we identify the wolves who come cloaked as sheep? By ex…

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The Sage of Retirement | Playwright, poet, novelist David Brendan Hopes 29:53

2M ago29:53

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! David Brendan Hopes has written more novels, poems and plays than he can count. The river of writing hasn’t slowed at all since his retirement from UNC-Asheville, where Hopes taught English and creative writing for more than three decades. Hopes’ newest play is titled “A God in the Wate…

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The Art and Heart of Inclusive Gatherings with Miranda Michaels 22:31

2M ago22:31

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The curtain is drawing to a close on our third season, and what better way to celebrate than with a heartwarming reflection on the power of community? My new best friend, the incomparable Miranda Michaels from Devil's Foot Beverage, joins me to weave through her inspiring journey from the urban pulse of Chicago to the tranquil embrace of Asheville'…

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PART 2: None of Your BIDness | Critics of a Proposed Downtown Business Improvement District 26:33

2M ago26:33

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! Talks of establishing a business improvement district in downtown Asheville stretch back to the 1980s. But over the past year, those talks have gained a lot of momentum, and some civic leaders are lobbying city council to approve it before the start of the next fiscal year. A chorus of …

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Sermon on the Mount: The Golden Rule & The Narrow Gate - Chris Dillon, Lead Pastor 04 28 24 48:34

2M ago48:34

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When we begin to live out of a vibrant relationship with God, trusting that He will meet all of our needs, we will inevitably experience the freedom and impulse to live out the golden rule. The truth is, a relationship with God changes every other relationship. But, we have to make sure we enter His Kingdom through the narrow gate. The world offers…

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PART 1: None of Your BIDness | Critics of a Proposed Downtown Business Improvement District 30:04

2M ago30:04

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! There’s seemingly a full-court press from certain civic leaders to push Asheville City Council to approve a business improvement district for downtown. This BID would tax property owners, and by extension downtown commercial and residential tenants, to pay for a supplemental workforce t…

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Empowerment in Education A Candid Talk with Dr. Sophia Mitchell 21:25

2M ago21:25

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When Dr. Sophia Mitchell decided to hang up her teaching hat in favor of a counselor's cap, little did she know she was embarking on a journey of profound transformation. Join us as Sophia, a seasoned school counselor with a freshly minted doctorate, sits down with me, Veronica Edwards, to recount the pivotal moments that carved her path in educati…

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Sermon on the Mount: Ask. Seek. Knock. Chris Dillon, Lead Pastor 04 21 24 45:57

2M ago45:57

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In this section of His most famous sermon, Jesus gives us a command and a promise. If you really believed that God is deeply good, and that He answers the passionate and persistent prayers of His beloved children, how would your prayer life be different than it is today? Ask, seek, knock…our God already knows, and He’s highly relational. He likes t…

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The Song Remains the Same | Asheville Symphony Chorus and Asheville Youth Choirs 29:08

2M ago29:08

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! Choral groups were among the hardest-hit and slowest to rebound from the pandemic. Two of the region’s enduring choirs are still finding their footing both artistically and in the wider public. Today, we hear from the choirs’ two artistic directors—Kyle Ritter of Asheville Symphony Chor…

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Iindia Pearson's Recipe for Success in Business and Community 22:38

2M ago22:38

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Imagine transforming from a number-crunching accountant to a culinary entrepreneur and mother of five, all while keeping community activism close to your heart. That's exactly the journey Iindia Pearson, the Asheville native, has navigated with grace and gusto. In our dialogue, she shares her compelling story of growth, her dedication to instilling…

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A Voice in the Huddle | Katie Cornell of ArtsAVL 39:02

2M ago39:02

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! Just as Asheville’s arts community has evolved, so too has ArtsAVL. It changed its name just a year and a half ago from the Asheville Area Arts Council and, even before the pandemic, refocused its mission from service to advocacy. My guest today is Katie Cornell, executive director now …

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Sermon on the Mount: Don’t Judge Me! - Chris Dillon, Lead Pastor 04 14 24 32:32

2M ago32:32

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“Judge not, lest you be judged!” is one of the most quoted verses in the Bible by Christians and non-Christians alike. But did Jesus really mean it’s never good for us to make judgment calls or use discernment about other’s actions? What we see in this passage is Jesus teaching us how to judge without being judgmental. That begins with getting the …

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Field Trips | City Facilities Manager Chris Corl 33:20

2M ago33:20

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! Want to know what’s happening with McCormick Field, Thomas Wolfe Auditorium and the Western North Carolina Nature Center? My guest has the answers. Chris Corl is General Manager and Director of Community & Regional Entertainment Facilities for the City of Asheville. We go into detail ab…

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The Enduring Vinyl Revival | Harvest, Static-Age, Earth River Records 48:12

2M ago48:12

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! Asheville is very much a music town—not just for musicians, but also for fans, as evidenced by the six record stores dotting the city. As we approach the annual Record Store Day, April 20, we talk with Mark Capon of Harvest Records, Jesse McSwain of Static-Age Records and Morgan Markowi…

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Steps to Empowerment: Holly Rivers' Entrepreneurial Waltz 23:00

2M ago23:00

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Embark on an unforgettable odyssey with Holly Rivers, whose tale of transformation from dance teacher to entrepreneurial powerhouse unfolds in our latest episode. As your host, Veronica Edwards, I guide the conversation through the steps of Holly's life dance, where each pivot and twirl has led her to empower over 250 small businesses. Our chat isn…

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Placing a BID on Downtown | Hayden Plemmons, Zach Wallace, Dana Frankel 41:36

2M ago41:36

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! Downtown business owners, workers and residents spent a lot of 2023 imploring Asheville officials to get a handle on crime, trash and vagrancy. All along, many were pressing to take matters into their own hands by working with city leaders to form what’s called a business improvement di…

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Sermon on the Mount: Don’t Worry, Y’all - Rodney Howell, Local and Global Outreah Pastor 04 07 24 42:22

2M ago42:22

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“Do not worry” is repeated three times in this classic teaching of Jesus. It sounds nice - but in our day and age, is this realistic? With all that is going on, how can we not worry? Jesus gives His disciples reasons they don’t have to worry, and a way to focus our attention and activities in a way that will have eternal value.…

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A New Season of Parks and Rec | Director D. Tyrell McGirt 30:36

2M ago30:36

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! D. Tyrell McGirt says his career path was blazed as a 10-year-old in Greensboro, when his mother signed him up for a lifeguarding class. He ran parks and recreation departments in Alabama, Arizona and Alaska before moving two years ago to lead the department in Asheville. In this conver…

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(Re)Happening Happening | Claire Elizabeth Barratt and Swannatopia 37:56

3M ago37:56

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! Seventy years ago, Black Mountain College was a petri dish for experimental art, sound and performance. It was also the birthplace of so-called “happenings”—events where practitioners strived to transcend the bounds of existence and expression. Today, the Black Mountain College Museum a…

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Crafting Life's Narrative Through Music and Mountains with Ben Phan 21:08

3M ago21:08

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Embark on an auditory expedition that charts the unconventional route of Ben Phan, a virtuoso whose life tapestry is woven with the threads of music, filmmaking, and the wild trails of the Continental Divide. As we share stories that resonate with the soul, Ben unravels the complexities of a life led by passion and purpose. From his days of nomadic…

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Finding the Missing Middle | A Housing Panel Discussion from Mountain True 52:58

3M ago52:58

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! Middle housing is all the rage in planning and urban development circles—that is, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, clusters of homes with no garages but maybe a shared park, in walkable neighborhoods close to transit. Basically, it's housing with many of the functions of traditional sin…

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The Politics of Prosecution | Buncombe County District Attorney Todd Williams 38:01

3M ago38:01

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LISTENERS: Have thoughts about this episode? Send them my way! The Buncombe County District Attorney’s office prosecutes dozens of cases every week, from capital murder to trivial infractions. But DA Todd Williams seems at least a bit frustrated by the public’s lingering interest in what, on paper, resulted in guilty verdicts for misdemeanor trespa…

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Eat, Sleep, Move Your Feet Spring Edition with Health and Wellness Coach Jade Williams 21:22

3M ago21:22

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Spring into action with us as we usher in a season of renewal and well-being! Join your host, Veronica Edwards, and returning wellness expert, Jade Williams, for an invigorating discussion on crafting sustainable health habits. Our "Eat, Sleep, Move Your Feet" segment promises to equip you with transformative tips that intertwine regular exercise, …

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Sermon on the Mount: What Do You Treasure? - Chris Dillon, Lead Pastor 03 24 24 43:43

3M ago43:43

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Money and possessions reveal the human heart like nothing else does. The lie of our day is: the more I have in my hands, the happier I’ll be in my heart. But both studies and our own experience tell us that’s simply not true. Money is a tool, much like a knife. Is a knife good or bad? It depends on who’s wielding it (a surgeon or a madman?). Jesus …

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