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Gone in a Blink

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There are an estimated 8 billion people in the world. In the US, approximately 2,300 people go missing every day. While some of those cases may be of their own accord, others are because of something far more sinister. Gone in a Blink is a true crime podcast that dives headfirst into the most mysterious and terrifying missing person cases in existence. Hosts Heather and Danielle take a deep look into some of the most horrific missing person cases that will leave you on the edge of your seat ...
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The sermon centers on the urgent call to receive God's grace in earnest, emphasizing that the present moment is the day of salvation, not merely for the lost but for believers to live faithfully in the reality of Christ's redemptive work. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 6, it highlights the cost, character, and dangers of authentic Christian ministry—ma…
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A stranded college student, a confused conversation in the dark, and one final, chilling exclamation before the phone call ends forever. The 2008 disappearance of Brandon Swanson remains one of Minnesota's most perplexing cold cases. What happened in those final moments on that desolate road? NOTE: There are many inconsistencies over the make/model…
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The sermon centers on the Christian call to persevere through suffering by anchoring hope in the eternal future, where affliction is not meaningless but transformative, shaping believers for glory. Drawing from Paul's letters, it emphasizes that while the outer self decays through trials, the inner self is daily renewed through faith in Christ, who…
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When a young Penn State college student goes missing after a costume party on Halloween night, everyone on campus is in a state of panic. But police have very little to go on until a tip comes in from an eyewitness who may have seen a young girl, matching Cindy's description, get abducted. Was this young woman Cindy Song, or was it one of several t…
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The sermon centers on the theological truth that Christian suffering is not meaningless but purposeful, revealing God's surpassing power through human weakness. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 4:7–12, it explains that believers are 'jars of clay' containing the priceless treasure of the gospel, so that God's power—demonstrated in affliction, persecution…
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The sermon centers on the sustaining power of God's mercy, truth, and divine sovereignty in the face of personal and spiritual adversity, drawing from Paul's unwavering resolve in 2 Corinthians 4 despite suffering, opposition, and failure. It emphasizes that Paul's endurance stems from five foundational truths: his ministry is rooted in God's mercy…
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In this mini episode, we are discussing the Halloween murders of both James Adamski and Sylvia Salinas. A night that started out as a party with friends turns deadly when 18-year-old James Adamski heads out on foot from the bar where the party was held, never to be heard from again. Was he being watched? Could someone at the party have wanted to hu…
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The sermon centers on the transformative glory of the New Covenant in Christ, contrasting it with the temporary glory of the Old Covenant. It emphasizes that while the Old Covenant revealed God as mighty, holy, just, and a Savior through laws, sacrifices, and divine manifestations, its purpose was to point to Christ. The sermon underscores that sin…
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The sermon centers on the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers, illustrated through Paul's defense of his apostolic ministry in 2 Corinthians 3. Rather than relying on human credentials or letters of recommendation, Paul asserts that the Corinthians themselves are his living letter—evidence of the Spirit's work in trans…
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An evening at the State Fair with her best friend, and a promise to her mother to find a safe ride home by the end of the night. That was the deal that Diana Smith made with her daughter. 13-year-old Misty Copsey was excited to finally gain some independence and spend the afternoon with her friend, 15-year-old Trena Bovard at the Washington State F…
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The sermon presents a holistic vision of Christian leadership, church life, and spiritual maturity rooted in the balance of discipline and forgiveness, as exemplified by Paul's ministry to the Corinthians. Central to this message is the idea that a good leader communicates truth with transparency, avoids domination, and serves with joy and genuine …
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On the evening of June 6th, the Kickapoo High School class of 1992 was getting ready to kick off their graduation ceremony. Suzanne (Suzie) Streeter and her best friend Stacey McCall, along with Suzie's mother Sherrill Levitt were in attendance. But what would start out as a joyous occasion, would soon end in tragedy sometime in the wee hours of th…
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The sermon centers on the unshakable faithfulness of God, whose promises are always true in Christ, calling believers to live with integrity, pure motives, and confident hope rooted in Christ's eternal reliability. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 1, it emphasizes that Paul's defense of his ministry is not based on personal credibility but on God's unwav…
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The sermon explores the setting of 2 Corinthians, explaining that Paul wrote to the church in Corinth amidst a complex history of earlier letters and ongoing troubles, including sexual immorality and cultural influences. It emphasizes that the church belongs to God, offering comfort through affliction, and that suffering ultimately draws believers …
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The sermon explores the profound joy and confidence that arise from a Christian's relationship with God, moving beyond a simple acknowledgment of salvation to examine what it means to truly delight in God's presence. Drawing from Psalm 16, the message emphasizes commitment to God as the source of all good, contentment through reducing desires and f…
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The sermon emphasizes the profound grace of God, particularly as manifested through Jesus Christ, as the ultimate solution to human brokenness and the distractions of a corrupt world. Drawing on 1 Corinthians 1:4-9, the message highlights salvation as a gift, not earned through human effort, and underscores the importance of shifting focus from sel…
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The playground should be every child's sanctuary - a place of laughter, freedom, and innocent joy. For three-year-old Lina Sardar Khil, it became the scene of an unthinkable tragedy when she vanished without a trace on December 20, 2021, from her apartment complex in San Antonio, Texas. Lina's story begins far from American soil. Born in Afghanista…
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A crisp autumn day in Oklahoma turns tragic when the Jamison family vanish without explanation, leaving behind $32,000 and their starving dog locked in their truck. What forces could lead a family of three to disappear in the remote Sandboi Mountains, only to be discovered as skeletal remains four years later? The case of Bobby, Sherilyn, and six-y…
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The peaceful suburb of Yorktown, Virginia became the backdrop for a harrowing mystery when 12-year-old Sean Daugherty was found hanging from a swing set in his family's backyard on April 14, 2022. What initially appeared as a tragic suicide quickly unraveled into something far more perplexing. Sean was the kind of boy who embodied childhood joy – a…
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A desperate voice pleads from an answering machine: "Help, help, help, let me out!" For Mildred Young, this haunting recording of her daughter Diane would become the soundtrack to decades of anguish and unanswered questions. Diane Augat's story reveals how mental illness creates vulnerability that predators exploit with devastating consequences. Di…
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A 14-year-old girl vanishes into the night after someone methodically unscrews every hallway light bulb in her apartment building. Her purse, clothes, and money remain behind. For years afterward, her mother receives haunting silent phone calls at exactly 3:45am. Welcome to one of New Hampshire's most disturbing unsolved mysteries. Laureen Rahn dis…
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On a chilling January evening in 2006, Teresa Butler, a devoted mother and beloved community member, vanished without a trace while putting her children to bed. After a regular family gathering, her husband left for work, unaware that this would lead to a heartbreaking investigation into her disappearance. In this gripping episode, we dive deep int…
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