Best Rachel S English Podcasts (2024)

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Visiting The Temple Mount: Part 1 An Explosive Visit - English only. 17:10

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Visiting The Temple Mount: Part 1 An Explosive Visit - English only. On August 13, 2024, Israel's Minister of Security, Itamar Ben Givir ascended the Temple Mount. Condemnation and outrage poured in from Israel, the United States, and from around the world. Why did the visit cause such a great disturbance? Are Jews allowed to visit the Temple Mount…

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86. Interview with climate change communicator Dr Simon Torok 30:19

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We’re ending Season 11 with a fabulous conversation with climate change communicator Dr Simon Torok. Simon is CEO and Director of Scientell, a science communication company that seeks to maximise the impact of scientific information. He distils technical information for non-scientific audiences to communicate the importance of science in our lives …

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Parshat Eikev: Obedience to the Torah is the Path to Success - Spanish and English 16:36

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Parshat Eikev: Obedience to the Torah is the Path to Success - Spanish and English. Recorded August 24, 2024. Parshat Eikev: La obediencia a la Torah es el Camino Al éxito - Español e inglés. Grabado el 24 de agosto de 2024.By messianiclivingword

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The Seven Weeks of Comfort Part 2 The God of All Comfort - English and Spanish 22:19

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The Seven Weeks of Comfort Part 2 The God of All Comfort - English and Spanish. What pains and scars can God heal? The prophet Isaiah answers this in today's HaFtarah reading. Recorded August 24, 2024.By messianiclivingword

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The Seven Weeks of Comfort Part 1 Comforting Rachel - English only 11:10

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The Seven Weeks of Comfort Part 1 Comforting Rachel - English only. The prophet Isaiah recorded a specific promise for Rachel. Why is this important for all of us today? Recorded August 19, 2024.By messianiclivingword

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Parashat V'Etchanan: The Promised Land - English only 7:14

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Parashat V'Etchanan: The Promised Land - English only. Why did Moses plead with the Almighty for permission to enter the Promised Land? The answer may surprise some people! Recorded August 19, 2024.By messianiclivingword

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85. How to make science funny with David Crisante 32:24

8d ago32:24

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This week we absolutely loved speaking with highly skilled communications coach David Crisante. David has had a career in journalism, political speechwriting - including for Australia's Foreign Minister - and science communications. These days he helps professionals to master storytelling techniques so that they’re more effective when communicating…

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The Land of Israel Part 8: A Last Look At Treasures in Capernaum - English only 6:19

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The Land of Israel Part 8: A Last Look At Treasures in Capernaum - English only. We have considered the largest of the ancient structures in Capernaum, but some of the smaller-sized finds are big in their own way! Recorded July 29, 2024.By messianiclivingword

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Parashat V'Etchanan: For Our Good Always - English only 2:47

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Parashat V'Etchanan: For Our Good Always - English only. Why did the Almighty bring us out of Egypt to the Promised Land? Moses offers a clear answer 40 years after the fact. Recorded August 17, 2024.By messianiclivingword

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War in Israel Part 29: Not Just Buildings - English only 3:19

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War in Israel Part 29: Not Just Buildings - English only. A building is often more than just a collection of wood, stone, and nails. Today, we consider two buildings that were hit by Hezbollah missiles and what effect it has on people's lives. Recorded August 13, 2024.By messianiclivingword

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The Three Weeks of Mourning Part 11: Josephus and the Destruction of Jerusalem - English only. 6:30

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The Three Weeks of Mourning Part 11: Josephus and the Destruction of Jerusalem - English only. As we mourn the destruction of the second Temple, we turn to Josephus to learn some of the frightening details of the war against the Roman army. Recorded August 13, 2024.By messianiclivingword

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The Three Weeks of Mourning Part 10: Poetry And The Book of Lamentations - English only 9:43

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The Three Weeks of Mourning Part 10: Poetry And The Book of Lamentations - English only. Today is Tisha B'Av, the day we mourn over the destruction of both the first and the second Temple. Today, we read the Book of Lamentations. This book is written in an unusual poetic acrostic form. Why is a book describing one of our greatest times of suffering…

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The Three Weeks of Mourning Part 9: Why Did God Do This To Us? - English only 3:49

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The Three Weeks of Mourning Part 9: Why Did God Do This To Us? - English only. It has been almost 2000 years since the Romans burned down the Temple. Why doesn't God make the new Temple a reality? Recorded August 12, 2024.By messianiclivingword

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84. Interview with medical writer and editor Dr Catherine Richards Golini 33:03

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This week we were incredibly fortunate to speak with Dr Catherine Richards Golini in Switzerland. Catherine is a Healthcare Publications Editor at Karger Publishers, specializing in creating, developing, and editing resources for patients and HCPs. Holding a PhD in Applied Linguistics from Swansea University, and with published research on patient …

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Parshat Devarim: Qualifications for Judges - Spanish and English 11:15

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Parshat Devarim: Qualifications for Judges - Spanish and English. If you are going to judge, judge in righteousness. Recorded August 10, 2024. Parshat Devarim: Calificaciones para los Jueces - Español e Inglés. Si vas a juzgar, juzga con rectitud. Grabado el 10 de agosto de 2024.By messianiclivingword

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The Gift of Prophecy Part 4: Courage - English and Spanish 27:30

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The Gift of Prophecy Part 4: Courage - English and Spanish. Join us for our final episode in this series as we explore the Book of Daniel to understand the importance of courage in the ministry of prophecy. Recorded August 10, 2024. El don de profecía Parte 4: Coraje - Inglés y Español. Acompáñenos en el último episodio de esta serie, mientras expl…

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The Three Weeks of Mourning Part 8: The Chronology - English only 8:58

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The Three Weeks of Mourning Part 8: The Chronology - English only. When we read through the accounts in the Book of Jeremiah and the Book of 2 Kings, it seems that the critical dates listed do not agree with the traditional days of mourning over the destruction of the Temple. Is there an explanation for the differences? Recorded July 7, 2024.…

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Parshat Matot-Masay: The Cities of Refuge - English only 3:38

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Parshat Matot-Masay: The Cities of Refuge - English only. This week's Torah portion contains some of the most amazing evidence for the righteousness of God! Join us as we examine the laws concerning the cities of refuge! Recorded August 4, 2024.By messianiclivingword

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Parshat Matot-Masay: The Egyptians Buried Their Dead - English only 3:10

15d ago3:10

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Parshat Matot-Masay: The Egyptians Buried Their Dead - English only. After the Exodus, the Egyptians buried their firstborns who had died in the last plague. They were not the only enemy of Israel that would be honored with a burial. What can we learn about burial from this passage? Recorded August 4, 2024.…

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83. How to communicate about science in English as a non-native language with Sara Garfield 28:46

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This week we had the wonderful opportunity to talk with Sara Garfield - a true expert in communicating about science in English as a non-native language. Sara is a dedicated educator with a diverse academic and teaching background that spans multiple countries and disciplines. Raised in Italy speaking English at home, her early fascination with lan…

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The Three Weeks of Mourning Part 7: The Book of Ezekiel and The Reason We Mourn - English and Spanish 27:06

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The Three Weeks of Mourning Part 7: The Book of Ezekiel and The Real Reason We Mourn - English and Spanish. Why do we mourn the loss of the Temple? The prophet Ezekiel offers a unique perspective that few humans have ever experienced! Recorded August 4, 2024. Las Tres Semanas de Luto Parte 7: El Libro de Ezequiel y La Verdadera Razón por la que Llo…

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The Three Weeks of Mourning Part 5: The Destruction of The Temple and Shabbat - English only 4:02

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The Three Weeks of Mourning Part 5: The Destruction of The Temple and Shabbat - English only. Why was the Temple destroyed? The prophet Jeremiah told us to repent of many sins. Many are shocked to hear what he said about the connection between Shabbat and the destiny of the nation! Recorded July 7, 2024.…

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The Three Weeks of Mourning Part 4: The Report of The Ten Spies...Does God Love Us? - English and Spanish. 12:16

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The Three Weeks of Mourning Part 4: The Report of The Ten Spies...Does God Love Us? - English and Spanish. On Tisha B'Av, the ten spies gave an evil report and convinced us that we could not go into the Promised Land. Their report, however, implies something much more sinister about their view of God. This is a rebroadcast of a sermon from our arch…

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The Land of Israel Part 7: Capernaum and Levi - English only 12:19

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The Land of Israel Part 7: Capernaum and Levi - English only. Levi, also called the Apostle Matthew, had been a 'publican' in Capernaum. Join us as we examine the connections between this former tax collector and this ancient village. Recorded July 23, 2024.By messianiclivingword

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82. Interview with Tilly Boleyn, head of Curatorial at Science Gallery Melbourne 32:17

28d ago32:17

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This week we were absolutely thrilled to speak with one of our favourite people: Tilly Boleyn. Tilly (she/her) is the Head of Curatorial, Science Gallery Melbourne, University of Melbourne. Basically, she’s a massive nerd, curious about the world and everything in it. She is a collaborative creature at heart and heads the team with a mixture of org…

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The Three Weeks of Mourning Part 6: Tisha B'Av and The 1492 Expulsion From Spain - English and Spanish 31:03

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The Three Weeks of Mourning Part 6: Tisha B'Av and The 1492 Expulsion From Spain - English and Spanish. A historical review of Spain's dramatic and ruthless edict to expel the Jewish people on Tisha B'av in 1492. This is a rebroadcast of a sermon from our archives, originally posted on August 2, 2020. Las tres semanas de luto - Parte 6: Tisha B'Av …

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The Gift of Prophecy Part 3: Wrestling With God - English and Spanish 31:52

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The Gift of Prophecy Part 3: Wrestling With God - English and Spanish. Prophets received special revelations from the Almighty. The Scriptures, however, describe an even more extraordinary aspect of their calling! Recorded July 27, 2024. El Don de Profecía Parte 3: Luchando con Dios - Inglés y Español. Los profetas recibieron revelaciones especiale…

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The Three Weeks of Mourning Part 3: The Sins of Our Fathers - English only 5:45

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The Three Weeks of Mourning Part 3: The Sins of Our Fathers - English only. The first and the second Temple were both destroyed because of sin. It was not our sins, but the sins of our ancestors. How long will we continue to suffer the consequences of their sins? Recorded July 7, 2024.By messianiclivingword

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War in Israel Part 28: Day 291 The War and Statistics - English only 3:34

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War in Israel Part 28: Day 291 The War and Statistics - English only. When people hear the news about the war, they often only remember the number of deaths and injuries. These are the two greatest tragedies of the terrorist attacks. But the war affects many other lives in many other ways. Recorded July 23, 2024.…

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81. Interview with science journalist Dr Jackson Ryan 33:33

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This week we had a fabulous conversation with multi-award winning science journalist Dr Jackson Ryan. Jackson is a former molecular biologist and current freelance science journalist with a focus on longform and narrative non-fiction science writing. He served as the Science Editor at CNET.com between 2018 and 2023 and was the 2022 winner of the Eu…

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The Three Weeks of Mourning Part 2 - Why Do We Fast On The 17th of Tammuz? - English only 5:15

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The Three Weeks of Mourning Part 2 - Why Do We Fast On The 17th of Tammuz? - English only. This year, the three weeks of mourning over the loss of God's holy temple begins on July 22, 2024. Why do we commence our mourning on this day? What happened on the 17th day of the fourth month? Recorded July 21, 2024.…

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Parshat Balak: Balaam the Prophet? - English only 10:26

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Parshat Balak: Balaam the Prophet? - English only. God told Balaam the prophet that he could go to King Balak. Why then did God send an angel to stop him? Recorded July 20, 2024By messianiclivingword

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The Land of Israel Part 6: Why Visit The House of Peter in Capernaum? - English only 10:58

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The Land of Israel Part 6: Why Visit The House of Peter in Capernaum? - English only. Why do so many tourists go to Capernaum to visit the house of Peter? What makes that archelogical site important? Recorded July 9, 2024.By messianiclivingword

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The Land of Israel Part 5: Searching For The House Of Peter In Capernaum - English only 18:13

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The Land of Israel Part 5: Searching For The House Of Peter In Capernaum - English only. In the late 1990s, archeologists announced that they found the house of the Apostle Peter in Capernaum. Join us as we try to unravel the evidence for this exciting but controversial topic! Recorded July 7, 2024.By messianiclivingword

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80. Interview with consultant, scientist and editor Dr Rachel Nowak 30:18

29d ago30:18

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This week we were privileged to have a wonderful conversation with Dr Rachel Nowak who is a consultant, an advisor, a scientist and a journalist. She has been working in science, technology and innovation on three continents. Her specialities include science journalism, knowledge mobilisation, research and technology assessment, and stakeholder eng…

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Parshat Chukat: Trust in Adonai And Cause Him to be Regarded as Holy - Spanish and English 23:38

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Parshat Chukat: Trust in Adonai And Cause Him to be Regarded as Holy - Spanish and English. When a child is young, discipline him. When he is old, speak to him. Recorded July 13, 2024. Parshat Jukat: Confía en Adonai Y Haz Que Sea Considerado Santo - Español e Inglés. Cuando un niño es pequeño, disciplínalo. Cuando sea viejo, háblale. Grabado el 13…

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The Gift of Prophecy Part 2: Can You Drink of This Cup? - English and Spanish. 36:35

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The Gift of Prophecy Part 2: Can You Drink of This Cup? - English and Spanish. The Apostle Paul told us to covet the gift of prophecy. But prophecy involves more than simply receiving messages from God. How can motherhood help us understand this spiritual gift? Recorded July 13, 2024. El don de profecía Parte 2: ¿Puedes beber de esta copa? - Inglés…

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Parshat Korach: Beware The Rebels! - English only 5:07

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Parshat Korach: Beware The Rebels! - English only. Is there a lesson for us today from Korach's rebellion? The Book of Romans and Jude's epistle have a sobering warning for us! Recorded July 9, 2024By messianiclivingword

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War in Israel Part 27: Day 278 And Three Teenage Orphans - English only 2:17

2M ago2:17

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War in Israel Part 27: Day 278 And Three Teenage Orphans - English only. Last night, terrorists murdered a middle-aged couple in northern Israel. Why are the names of the victims important? Recorded July 10, 2024.By messianiclivingword

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79. Interview with science writer Sara Phillips 33:59

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We’re so thrilled to be back with you for Season 11 of Let’s Talk SciComm. And to get the season off to a brilliant start, we had a wonderful conversation with Sara Phillips. Sara is an award-winning science writer and editor based in Melbourne, Australia. She edited the 2020, 10th-anniversary edition of the Best Australian Science Writing. Previou…

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Parshat Korach: The Levites and The God of Forgiveness - English only 5:36

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Parshat Korach: The Levites and The God of Forgiveness - English only. Korach led the nation in a terrible rebellion. How did God show His mercy in this troubling story? Recorded July 7, 2024.By messianiclivingword

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Lessons From the Flock Part 12: Longing For Green Pastures - English only 2:17

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Lessons From the Flock Part 12: Longing For Green Pastures - English only. The Scriptures speak about green pastures. What lesson can we learn from the sheep? Recorded July 5, 2024.By messianiclivingword

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Remembering The Poor - English only 2:06

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Remembering The Poor - English only. The Scriptures have much to say about remembering the poor. But in order for us to understand the commands, we must know who is poor. Based on Psalm 41:1-2. Rerecorded July 5, 2024.By messianiclivingword

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The Three Weeks of Mourning Part 1 - Parshat Shelach and The Giants - English only. 6:09

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The Three Weeks of Mourning Part 1 - Parshat Shelach and The Giants - English only. The fear of Giants prevented a whole generation from realizing their destiny. The same is true today, Recorded June 30, 2024.By messianiclivingword

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Two minutes in The Proverbs: Silver, Gold, and Our Hearts - English only 2:51

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Two minutes in The Proverbs: Silver, Gold, and Our Hearts - English only. What can we learn from silver and gold? Solomon offers a profound insight! Recorded June 3, 2024.By messianiclivingword

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Lessons From the Flock Part 11: Waiting for Rain - English only 2:42

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Lessons From the Flock Part 11: Waiting for Rain - English only. Raising sheep helps us understand just how important rain really is! Recorded June 26, 2024.By messianiclivingword

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A Minute in The Psalms: The Blessings of Psalms 1 - English only 1:28

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A Minute in The Psalms: The Blessings of Psalms 1 - English only. What blessings do you long for? King David offered a wonderful insight on this topic! Recorded on May 27, 2024.By messianiclivingword

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Parshat Beha'alotecha: Beware of Murmuring - Spanish and English 18:12

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Parshat Beha'alotecha: Beware of Murmuring - Spanish and English. We often notice when others murmur, without realizing that we do the same. We even murmur about those closest to us. Recorded June 22, 2024. Parshat Beha'alotecha: Cuidado con los murmullos - Español e Inglés. A menudo notamos cuando otros murmuran, sin darnos cuenta de que nosotros …

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The Gift of Prophecy Part 1: Is Prophecy For Today? - English and Spanish 26:52

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The Gift of Prophecy Part 1: Is Prophecy For Today? - English and Spanish. The Apostle Paul wrote extensively about the gifts of the Holy Spirit, including the gift of prophecy. Does God give the gift of prophecy to his children today? What did Moses write about this gift? Join us as we begin an exciting series about prophecy! Recorded June 22, 202…

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War in Israel Part 26: Why Does Israel Keep Fighting? - English only 6:49

2M ago6:49

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War in Israel Part 26: Why Does Israel Keep Fighting? - English only. Israel has been fighting for 250 days. Why don't they just stop fighting so no more lives are lost? The answer is quite simple. Recorded June 17, 2024.By messianiclivingword

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