Best Project Zion Podcasts (2025)

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Brian Walshe Trial, Lies & Last-Minute Confessions | Profiling Evil 30:42

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Profiling Evil breaks down the opening statements in the Brian Walshe murder trial, a case as bizarre as it is heartbreaking. Prosecutors say Brian Walshe murdered his wife Ana on New Year’s Day, dismembered her, and dumped her remains in trash transfer stations. The defense says Ana simply died in her sleep and that Brian Walshe panicked, dismembe…

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S2E13 Subnet 9 IOTA w/ Will and Steffen from Macrocosmos 1:27:39

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Will and Steffen join to announce IOTA by Macrocosmos, Incentivized Orchestrated Training Architecture on Subnet 9. Anyone can now mine on Bittensor using hardware you already own by contributing compute to IOTA's global training cluster, the world's first permissionless pipeline parallel training architecture. Join IOTA: https://iota.macrocosmos.a…

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655 | Coffee to Go | First Sunday of Advent (RE-POST) 13:40

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It may be the beginning of a season of waiting, but not here at Project Zion! Co-hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith jump right into the new Lectionary year … journeying with Jesus through the gospel narratives. That’s right, we’re journeying with Jesus and waiting for him to be born. The important thing is that, on this First Sunday of Advent, as th…

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Beheaded Boyfriend. Secret's Out in Las Vegas! | Profiling Evil 37:01

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In this Profiling Evil Bonus Episode, I’m coming to you from Las Vegas, where I’ve been speaking at a conference on reducing risk and improving personal safety. And let me tell you… after digging into this case, I couldn’t help but think some of the behavioral training we talked about at that conference might’ve come in handy for the man at the cen…

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Holidays Behind Bars. Ruby Franke, Kouri Richins & Lori Daybell | Profiling Evil 42:34

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In most families, the holidays are driven by loving, caring mothers who can’t wait to get everybody under the same roof. But what happens when the “mom” at the center of the story is accused — or convicted — of destroying her own family? In this Profiling Evil episode, we look at how high-profile women like Ruby Franke, Jodi Hildebrandt, Kouri Rich…

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913 | Climate Brewing | Justice Manning | Climate Denier to Supporter 24:57

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In this inspiring episode of Climate Brewing, host Susan Oxley sits down with Justice Manning, an 89-year-old retired environmental engineer from Daphne, Alabama. Once a committed climate change denier, Justice shares his remarkable journey—shaped by a career in environmental work, shifts in scientific data, lived experience with extreme weather, a…

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Does D4vd Know How Celeste Died? 37:39

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Profiling Evil breaks down the disturbing and rapidly developing Unequivocal death case of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was found wrapped in plastic, hidden inside singer D4vd’s abandoned Tesla in Los Angeles. New reports reveal a second suspect has been tied to the case. Let’s examine the timeline, the digital breadcrumbs, Tesla…

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Ashlee Buzzard’s Free… Melodee Still Missing! | Profiling Evil 37:35

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In this episode, we dig into the perplexing case of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard and her mother, Ashlee Buzzard, a case that stalled and left far more questions than answers. We break down the recent court hearing in which a false-imprisonment charge against Ashlee was dismissed due to insufficient evidence, and we examine whether law enforcement and…

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652 | Coffee to Go | Reign of Christ (RE-POST) 18:31

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“Did I do that?!” When Urkel asked that question in the TV show “Family Matters,” it was usually because he had done something wrong. But that is not the case when referring to Christ’s mission and the Reign of Christ. As a matter of fact, we should hope that the answer would be a resounding “Yes.” Join co-hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith as they …

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Chad Daybell Delusions and the Victims He Ignores. Your Questions | Profiling Evil 32:56

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In this week’s Feedback Friday, I’m filming just east of Las Vegas—on a lonely stretch of desert highway known for mob history, hidden graves, and more than a few stories about barrels resting quietly on the lake bottom. Perfect place to unpack delusion, manipulation, and your questions about Chad Daybell. We’re going to walk through your top comme…

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19 | Percolating on Faith | Faith, Activism, and Courage (RE-POST) 56:00

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In a time where people of color in the United States face new and escalating marginalization, we at Faith Unfiltered thought it timely to re-post this timeless conversation about faith and courage. Join Katie Langston as she interviews Vivian Jenkins-Nelsen, a social worker, scholar, and anti-racism activist from Minneapolis who was awarded the Pre…

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S2E12 Subnet 2 Omron w/ Dan and Hudson 1:16:25

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Inference Labs is pioneering zkML applications in AI with Subnet 2 Omron and DSperse. Dan and Hudson join to take me through what they've built and how it applies to much more than proof of inference. https://x.com/KeithSingery/status/1978572966477611168?s=20 https://x.com/inference_labs https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.06972…

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Crisis, Rage & the Skelton Murders | True Crime Tuesday 41:51

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This week on True Crime Tuesday, we’re looking at three cases dominating national headlines — each different in the details, but united by one theme: human behavior under stress and the tragic consequences that follow. First, we examine the death of Michael Duarte, the popular food influencer known as FoodWithBearHands, who was shot and killed by a…

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650 | Coffee to Go | Proper 28 (RE-POST) 14:34

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Doing nothing is an unacceptable response! What’s the worst thing that can happen if you take a risk here or there? The treasure that we have been given … the Gospel story … won’t do anyone any good if we “bury” it for safekeeping. Join hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith for a look at the parable of the talents and the importance of becoming a risk-…

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Chad Daybell Letter Number Nine, The Spirit Woman in Black 36:33

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Chad Daybell just dropped Letter #9 about his “third near-death experience” from 2017, complete with a Spirit Woman in Black, a minute-long blackout where family says he turned purple, and a “fiery dart” that he and Tammy interpreted as a spiritual weapon. Let’s unpack how this letter fits Chad Daybell’s Death Row Marketing Plan. It’s a rebranding …

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Feedback Friday, The Cases You’re Talking About | Profiling Evil 42:58

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Welcome to Feedback Friday, where I answer your questions, revisit parts of the week’s biggest crime stories, and highlight the behavioral patterns that help investigators understand how offenders think and operate. This week we updated four major cases: 1) The missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard and the release of her mother Ashlee Buzzard 2) The b…

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692 | Cuppa Joe | Theo-History Review and Vision for the Future (RE-POST) 50:21

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Something new is being born in Community of Christ. A new spirit of hope is rising, and sometimes we need a reminder of all that we’ve experienced as a people and how we’ve been blessed by being open to God’s movement among us. This Cuppa Joe episode which originally aired two years ago, is a great way for us to remember our past, and ground oursel…

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Predators & Their Playbook, True Crime Tuesday | Profiling Evil 41:54

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Welcome to the premiere episode of our new series, True Crime Tuesday, because evil doesn’t take weekends off, and neither do we. Each week, we’ll break down some of the most intriguing and high-impact criminal cases making headlines. It’s not only about what happened, but why. We’ll dig into the behavioral clues, offender decisions, and investigat…

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647 | Coffee to Go | Proper 27 (RE-POST) 13:09

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In need of an “oil change?” Or, perhaps your oil is just running a little low and you need to top it off. Either way, the time is now... don’t wait! What’s all this talk about oil, you ask? Well, join hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith … along with the wise and foolish bridesmaids (hint... hint) for this episode of Coffee to Go to hear about how oil…

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The Thunderbird’s Last Flight, Masashi Goto Disaster| Profiling Evil 20:06

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In 1929, a young Japanese pilot named Masashi Goto set out to achieve the impossible: fly his homemade biplane, the Ryofu-Go (“Thunderbird”), across three continents and land in Japan. Goto was the first Japanese citizen to earn a U.S. pilot’s license, inspired by pioneers like #HarrietQuimby, #AmeliaEarhart, and #BessieColeman. After years of hard…

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Disguise, Distance, and Silence. The Melodee Buzzard Case | Profiling Evil 31:52

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Nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard disappeared from Vandenberg Village where she lived in Lompoc, California. The case has left investigators and family searching for answers and this episode reconstructs the official timeline, down to the white Chevy Malibu rental on Oct. 7th, to a license-plate swap and a confirmed Oct. 9 sighting near the Colorado–Ut…

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912 | Percolating on Faith | Ministry for Dummies Cross-Post | Social Justice 36:44

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Social justice is a deep topic, and this cross-post episode from Ministry for Dummies, Humberto and Jacob dive into social justice, and share their definitions ... what it is and what it isn’t. They define it as fair and equitable treatment for all, regardless of race, gender, or economic status, and they emphasize the importance of love, curiosity…

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A51 | Awaken to God's Presence | Gratitude 12:49

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Join Robin Linkhart for a guided meditation on gratitude and renewal. In this episode, we embrace the quiet of November as nature prepares for winter's rest. The practice invites you to reflect on the harvest's abundance and the blessings—large and small—of your year. It's a call to connect with the divine, community, and the sustaining rhythm of l…

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ChatGPT Atlas Launch and Mental Health 41:26

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News-Inspired Case Studies is a new series from Glenn Ostlund and the NCE StudyGuide Podcast. Each episode begins with a current news story and unfolds like a counseling case study — exploring how real-world events ripple through the human nervous system, emotions, and behavior. Created for both NCE preparation and ongoing professional development,…

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Chad Daybell's Letter #8, The Great Eclipse 34:43

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Convicted killer Chad Daybell has released a new letter from death row, Letter #8 - “The Great Eclipse.” In it, he turns an ordinary solar eclipse into a supernatural event and compares himself to a cartoon character as he rewrites his own story as a misunderstood prophet rather than a three-time convicted killer. Let’s look at Daybell’s deliberate…

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Convicted Child Killer Chad Daybell Goes Dark. Why the Letters Have Stopped! | Profiling Evil 26:58

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When the “Letters from Chad” project launched in September 2025, convicted killer Chad Daybell tried to rebrand himself as a persecuted prophet, writing from his death row cell in Idaho, preaching innocence between the lines. But the words that were supposed to save his image did something else entirely. They exposed him. Let’s walk through the ful…

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645 | Coffee to Go | Proper 26 (RE-POST) 15:21

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Do you have phylacteries and long tassels (fancy cars, designer clothing and accessories, etc.) that you like to show off as a symbol of your status? Though there’s nothing wrong with having those things, how you display them, and for what reason, might matter. The same is true for your life as a disciple. Join hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith as …

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Child Brides & Cult Control, Exposing FLDS Polygamy Practices | Profiling Evil 21:12

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Dive into the disturbing reality of child brides in the FLDS (Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints) under Warren Jeffs' leadership. This video explores the dark underbelly of polygamy, coercion, and generational control within cults like the FLDS in Caliente, Nevada. Learn how leaders manipulated families, exploited young girl…

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644 | Coffee to Go | All Saints Day (RE-POST) 19:28

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Who are the “Saints” in your life? You know, the ones that have been a positive influence in your life. The ones who have modeled grace and generosity and unconditional love. In this special episode of Coffee to Go, hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith talk a bit about the importance of honoring those who have gone before us and remembering the impact…

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911 | Steamers and Sodas | Humberto Tinsman 41:46

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We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again...the world is changing, and so is the way young seekers are thinking about life and faith. It can be hard to keep up with all the change and new perspectives. That’s why it’s important to have people like Humberto Tinsman, Emerging Generations Specialist for Community of Christ, who come to the table wi…

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The Federal Government Shutdown and Mental Health 40:51

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News-Inspired Case Studies is a new series from Glenn Ostlund and the NCE StudyGuide Podcast. Each episode begins with a current news story and unfolds like a counseling case study — exploring how real-world events ripple through the human nervous system, emotions, and behavior. Created for both NCE preparation and ongoing professional development,…

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910 | What's Brewing | Ministry for Dummies Cross-Post | Jacob Goes to Africa 48:06

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Would you rather ... stay home and read old children’s books, or go to Africa and face the realities of abject poverty? One might say they both have their pros and cons. In this What’s Brewing episode cross-post from Ministry for Dummies, hosts Jacob Ross and Humberto Tinsman talk about what they’ve been doing between episodes. Most of their conver…

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3I/Atlas and Mental Health 33:18

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News-Inspired Case Studies is a new series from Glenn Ostlund and the NCE StudyGuide Podcast. Each episode begins with a current news story and unfolds like a counseling case study — exploring how real-world events ripple through the human nervous system, emotions, and behavior. Created for both NCE preparation and ongoing professional development,…

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Listener Essay Case Studies: The Old Ship Zion 53:26

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Resurrected listener essays from the Infants on Thrones podcast being used as case studies for NCE prep. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Glenn Ostlund

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909 | Coffee to Go | Proper 25 | Year C 11:48

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Are you more like the judgmental Pharisee or the humble tax collector? This week on Coffee to Go, hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith dive into Jesus' challenge to those who regard others with contempt. Learn why self-righteousness is different from true righteousness and how to choose mercy. Listen to more episodes in the Coffee to Go series. Downlo…

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The Crumbling Facade of Lori Daybell. What Her $12K Restitution Outburst Reveals | Profiling Evil 23:05

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Lori Vallow Daybell is back in court — and this time, the outburst wasn’t about murder charges, but money. From behind bars at the Pocatello Women’s Correctional Center, Daybell was ordered to pay nearly $12,000 in restitution to Kay Woodcock. What should’ve been a simple hearing quickly turned bizarre when the judge asked if she was under the infl…

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908 | What's Brewing | Camp Element 54:41

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We all talk about trying to be inclusive and welcoming of all, but rarely do we make it our mission and driving force. Well, Laura Schlenker and her staff are doing their very best to live the inclusive dream at their camp for third through eighth graders, Camp Element. From music to food, to activities, to staff roles, creating a space, welcoming …

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Listener Essay Case Studies: The Problem of Good 51:45

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Resurrected listener essays from the Infants on Thrones podcast being used as case studies for NCE prep. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Glenn Ostlund

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The Serial Killer Nurse Who Murdered Hundreds | Profiling Evil 35:01

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He was trusted. He was respected. He was a monster hiding in plain sight. For 16 years, Charles Cullen worked as a nurse in hospitals across America, all while committing one of the worst serial killing sprees in history. He moved from hospital to hospital, leaving a staggering body count in his wake, and every institution that suspected him let hi…

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907 | Fair Trade | Jordan Harmon | Pt. 2 36:27

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The journey continues. In this second half of Robin Linkhart’s interview with Jordan Harmon, Jordan shares more about the dissonance that led him to explore other faiths, and his ultimate confirmation in Community of Christ. Jordan says he's still trying to figure out what it means to be “all in,” but he does know what it means to belong. For him, …

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Listener Essay Case Studies: The Atheist and the Humanist 48:23

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Resurrected listener essays from the Infants on Thrones podcast being used as case studies for NCE prep. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Glenn Ostlund

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906 | Coffee to Go | Proper 24 11:05

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An unjust judge and the persistent widow walk into the Gospel of Luke, and guess who gets served... well, that depends on your perspective. For hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith, the unjust judge got served (called out) and the persistent woman got served (blessed). As always, Jesus stands on the side of the oppressed and marginalized. True justice…

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Female Law Student Turned Serial Killer. How She Snapped? 34:50

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She was a law student, a mother, and by all appearances, the picture of composure — but behind the charm, investigators say Ana Paula Veloso Fernandes was orchestrating a trail of death across São Paulo. Let’s jump behind the headlines and into the psychology of female serial killers, exploring why women who kill often use deception, poison, and tr…

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905 | Fair Trade | Jordan Harmon | Pt. 1 45:49

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For anyone who has ever experienced a faith crisis or a faith transition, it’s good to know that you’re not alone. Here at Faith Unfiltered, we continue to hear stories that we find inspirational and encouraging. In this Fair Trade episode, you’ll hear the first part of Jordan Harmon’s faith journey. Listen carefully as he shares the good and the b…

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Listener Essay Case Studies: The Log on the Fire 48:15

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Resurrected listener essays from the Infants on Thrones podcast being used as case studies for NCE prep. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★By Glenn Ostlund

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Donna Adelson Delivers Dud at Murder Sentencing | Profiling Evil 27:45

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In today’s sentencing hearing, Donna Adelson delivered a dramatic, emotional statement asserting her innocence in the 2014 murder of her former son-in-law, FSU law professor Dan Markel. Let’s break down what she said and contrast it with what the state proved at trial. Then, see how the judge responded to her performance, particularly criticizing t…

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904 | What's Brewing | Waterloo-Cedar Falls Discernment 58:51

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It all started with the pandemic which found many congregations gathered in virtual fellowship and worship, helping maintain community despite losses. And, for the Waterloo-Cedar Falls congregation, it didn’t end there. Instead, the entered into a discernment journey that led them to new and exciting adventures. With an emphasis on teamwork, commun…

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903 | Coffee to Go | Proper 23 | Year C 15:03

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More often than we’d probably like to admit, it’s an “outsider” who gets Jesus and his mission before we ... his disciples and followers ... we do. We’re the ones who are supposed to follow in his footsteps and do what he did, but too often we are more like his original disciples who kept getting tripped up by the “law” and miss the lesson behind i…

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Doomsday Daybell’s, Two Self-Proclaimed Prophets, One Lie 45:41

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Chad Daybell is publishing “uncensored” letters from death row, recasting himself as a misunderstood, faithful father who loved Tammy and was framed by the media. Lori Daybell is doubling down from prison with a different kind of sermon, claiming she’s exactly where “her God” wants her to be, ministering to women behind bars. Neither convicted kill…

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902 | Percolating on Faith | Faith and Doubt | Pt 2 42:01

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You are seen and you are known in all the good ways ... and, you are part of us. These are the “take away” words of Tony and Charmaine Chvala-Smith in this second part of their conversation with host, Blake Smith. If you find yourself – in the past, now, or in the future – in what you consider a time of crisis or doubt with regards to your faith jo…