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Marcia Clark, best known as the lead prosecutor in the O.J. Simpson trial, has become a trailblazer for women in law and beyond. Her journey from courtroom to bestselling author reflects her resilience and determination to redefine herself amidst intense public scrutiny. On this episode of Worth Knowing, Clark dives into her latest book, *Trial by Ambush*, which examines the 1953 Barbara Graham case—a story that highlights gender bias, media sensationalism, and the notion that all cases are subject to societal, cultural, and political winds. Clark shares how her experiences during the Simpson trial shaped her perspective on societal pressures and the role of women in high-stakes professions. Her reflections on how media, forensic science, and legal practices have evolved over decades offer valuable insights into the intersection of law and culture. This conversation is a compelling exploration of true crime, personal growth, and how Clark’s groundbreaking career continues to inspire a new generation of women to challenge norms and forge their own paths. Marcia Clark is a bestselling author and a criminal lawyer who began her career in law as a criminal defense attorney and went on to become a prosecutor in the L.A. District Attorney's Office in 1981. She spent ten years in the Special Trials Unit, where she handled a number of high-profile cases, including the prosecution of stalker/murderer Robert Bardo, whose conviction for the murder of actress Rebecca Schaeffer resulted in legislation that offered victims better protection from stalkers as well as increased punishment for the offenders. She was lead prosecutor for the O.J. Simpson murder trial. In May of 1997 her book on the Simpson case, "Without a Doubt," was published and reached #1 on the New York Times, Wall St. Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and Publishers Weekly bestsellers lists. In February 2016, Clark re-released the book with a new foreword. Resources Sign up for the Worth Knowing LinkedIn Newsletter to stay up to date: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/worth-knowing-7236433935503618048/ Follow Bonnie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-habyan/ Go to the Worth Knowing website: https://www.worthknowing.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company…

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Most of us assume a very passive posture toward our faith. Our unspoken approach is “let go and let God”. Even as we are ambitious in our careers, our studies, and our relationships, often our spiritual life gets the leftovers. Just a slight shift in our priorities can make a world of difference in our spiritual experience.

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Known: Jehovah Jireh The Lord Will Provide 20:16

5 days ago20:16

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Today we are reminded that God sees you and provides for you. He is El Roi, the God who sees, and Jehovah Jireh, the God who provides. These names of God are beautifully illustrated in the tale of two step-brothers. Both sons of Abraham, but dramatically different stories. Whether you feel forgotten like Hagar or tested like Abraham, God knows your story. He sees your pain, your questions, your hopes, and He will meet you right there. He sees you, and He will see to your provisions.…

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Known: El Roi God Who Sees Me 17:03

5 days ago17:03

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Discover the profound story of Hagar, the Egyptian slave girl who named God El Roi – "the God who sees me." In this powerful message, we explore how God meets us in our deepest vulnerabilities, hears our pain, and sees the longings of our hearts. Just as He saw Hagar and set her free, He sees you and is working to bring redemption and hope into your story. Do you see the God who sees you?…

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Known: Jehovah Nissi: The Lord is My Banner 43:59

19 days ago43:59

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God has revealed himself to us with different names that indicate various aspects of His character. This message focuses on God as a purposeful, powerful God who provides victory.

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Known: Jehovah Shalom: The Lord is Peace 36:28

26 days ago36:28

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Frantic. Distracted. Overwhelmed. Worried. These are likely to be pretty good adjectives to describe your life. What would your life look like if the peace of God rushed in? How would your demeanor change?

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I AM: The Resurrection and the Life 38:54

5 weeks ago38:54

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On this Easter Sunday, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ! His resurrection assures us that we, too, can conquer death. Yet, the idea of our own resurrection can sometimes feel abstract, lacking practical relevance in our everyday lives. How significant is the resurrection for our daily existence, and why should it matter to us?…

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I AM: The Way, the Truth, and the Life 38:24

6 weeks ago38:24

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Perhaps the most radical statement Jesus ever makes, is found in John 14:6. It was provocative then, and it is provocative now. His claim to be the only way to God is extreme, and seemingly narrow. But it also highlights the uniqueness of Jesus among all other gods.

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I AM: The Vine 43:09

7 weeks ago43:09

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As Jesus was preparing for His eventual arrest and crucifixion, He wanted to leave His disciples with a message. What He gives them is a simple, yet profound illustration, to succinctly explain everything we need to live as believers. With His usual candor, He also outlines what could happen if we don’t follow His words, but overall, the message is clear. We must stay connected to Him. Our prayer today is that these words would be both encouraging and challenging for us as we prepare our hearts for Easter Sunday.…

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I AM: The Good Shepherd 38:11

8 weeks ago38:11

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Jesus’s discourse in John 10 continues from the revelation of Him as the door, to His role as the Good Shepherd over God’s people. His use of symbolism stems from an occupation and prophetic imagery used extensively in the Old Testament, and here to the religious leaders of the day, He is declaring that He is the loving Messiah God’s people had been waiting for.…

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I AM: The Door 42:42

9 weeks ago42:42

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Jesus said, “I AM the door.” Jesus is the only door to God, and the only door to a life that is truly meaningful.

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I AM: The Light of the World 39:00

10 weeks ago39:00

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Jesus says that He is the Light of the world. What does that mean? Why were the Israelites so offended by that statement? We kick off our new sermon series through the “I AM” statements in the gospel of John and explore the significance of this statement and what it means for our lives.

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Breaking Ground: Building Legacy 37:38

11 weeks ago37:38

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Boldness doesn’t come easy for most of us. At least boldness in the right categories. For some, it may come easy, but not appropriately. And study of Peter and Paul inspires our boldness to come in forms that bring glory to God’s purposes.

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Breaking Ground: Building the City 45:08

12 weeks ago45:08

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Hong Kong remains the best city in the world (personal opinion). But beyond the shiny veneer and incomparable skyline, are 8 million people with increasingly complex struggles. The answer is the good news of Jesus. Always has been, always will be.

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Breaking Ground: Building People 44:15

13 weeks ago44:15

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If all we had of Scripture was John 4, the Woman at the Well, we could be convinced of the gospel’s great message of love. Here we see a paradigm for bringing good news to a lost world.

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Seek First: Increase Our Faith! 42:40

14 weeks ago42:40

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Without faith it is impossible to please God. Hmmm. Pretty powerful statement. So how can I realistically increase my faith?

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Wellspring: No Excuse and As Your Heart Desires 39:39

15 weeks ago39:39

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Carrie Lo: In the Parable of the Great Banquet (Luke 14:15-24), the host prepared a banquet and invited many guests, but many of them rejected with excuses. This is an analogy of the kingdom of God. This invitation has also been made to us, so how should we respond? How can we stop making excuses, and take steps to move towards the “banquet”? Daniel Tse: 心想事成 means "May the desires of your heart come true"! Did you know that the Bible actually gives us the key to receiving the desires of our hearts? This is what David wrote in Psalm 37:4 – "Delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart." Really? Come and see!…

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Wellspring: True Blessedness and True Wholeness 39:03

16 weeks ago39:03

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Zelda Cheung: We all want to be blessed and happy, but how can we attain a state of blessedness? Psalm 1 shows us that our best bet is keeping our hearts and minds on God, the wellspring of blessings and the giver of every perfect gift. Michael Wong: The sermon highlights the profound connections between body, mind, spirit, and community. Rather than limiting health to physical concerns or idolising it as our highest goal, we discover how Jesus’s resurrection becomes the true wellspring – nourishing us at every level and offering a promise of renewed, resurrected life.…

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People of God: But First, Look Inside 41:08

18 weeks ago41:08

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Our default setting is to focus on the externals. We perform, we manage our reputations, we dress to impress. But so often, our focus on externals comes at a great expense. Our inner lives go untended.

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People of God: What are you made for? 41:05

19 weeks ago41:05

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“Work hard, Play hard”. Is that the sum total of life purpose? Many people embrace this, whether they realise it or not. But there certainly is a better way. Finding your purpose and living it out is your chief goal of life. Regardless of your job, your status, your talent, or your personality, you have a God-designed purpose awaiting you.…

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People of God: Made to Worship 40:29

20 weeks ago40:29

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Most of us don’t think of worship as a skill to be developed. Are you a good worshipper? Consider making a goal of your 2025 to be a better worshipper of God.

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People of God: Celebrating Good News 34:11

21 weeks ago34:11

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This message speaks to the value of making good life resolutions, rather than the more typical new year resolutions. The most important life resolution is being connected to God in Christ. The sermon gives a clear presentation of the gospel message of Jesus Christ.

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New Light: Joy 34:37

23 weeks ago34:37

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Joy can’t be produced, but it can be managed.

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New Light: Peace 42:15

24 weeks ago42:15

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Many of us seek to make peace something tangible – something we can grasp and claim as "our peace". However, true peace cannot be manufactured. When we lack this genuine peace, it can weigh heavily on our hearts and burden our souls. Listen closely and open your hearts to receive the transformative Gift of True Peace.…

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New Light: Hope 40:38

25 weeks ago40:38

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Hope is a word that gets thrown around a lot at Christmas. It’s found on Christmas cards and in song lyrics. But what does it really look like to experience deep and abiding hope?

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Rewiring My Worldview: We have a generous God 30:19

26 weeks ago30:19

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We have a generous God who gives us all our money and possessions. However, that’s not the end of the story. God desires us to multiply them and share them with others. We are meant to be generous, just like God is so generous to us.

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Rewiring My Worldview: LIFE AND DEATH AND LIFE AGAIN 43:05

28 weeks ago43:05

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The topics of life and death are some of the weightiest realities we are all called to carry as humans. And despite our inclination to look away and avoid, the healthiest thing we can do is face these questions head-on while in the safe presence of a loving God. His words will keep us from regret and rewire the way we think about these vital topics.…

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Rewiring My Worldview: How True is the Bible? 47:19

29 weeks ago47:19

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There are many sacred texts which provide inspiration for how to live. How is the Bible unique, and how does it demonstrate reliability?

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Rewiring My Worldview: How we make sense of life 46:41

30 weeks ago46:41

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Like a pair of glasses, your worldview is the lens through which you view life. It forms your values, determines your decisions, and reveals your priorities. But so many don’t even realise what their worldview is.

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Happier Ahead: The Liberty of Contentment 39:10

32 weeks ago39:10

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Finding contentment has always seemed elusive. Try as we might to be satisfied with our current life, we still have ambitions and goals. It’s a natural human instinct to have those. But oftentimes that leads to undue stress and anxiety, and can drive others away from us. In this sermon, we will explore different ways of finding true contentment in our lives.…

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Happier Ahead: The Toxic Force of Shame 47:47

33 weeks ago47:47

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Like fish in water, most of us don’t realise that we swim in a world of shame. We are unaware of its presence and even more unaware of its effect on our lives. However, we are told that Jesus “despises the shame” in His own life, a principle that could unlock freedom and joy in our lives like nothing else.…

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Happier Ahead: The Power of Empathy 33:07

34 weeks ago33:07