Best Project Zion Podcasts (2025)

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Donna Adelson Delivers Dud at Murder Sentencing | Profiling Evil 32:01

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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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Mike & Drew's Round-By-Round Perfect Drafts To Crush Your Home League Fantasy NBA Drafts (Episode 487) 1:04:55

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Mike Gallagher and Drew Dinkmeyer go through each round of your upcoming NBA Fantasy Drafts, hand-selecting the likely available players through current ADP that they would take in each round to create their perfect draft.

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The Wilderness Remixed in Israel’s Prophets 49:58

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The Wilderness E7 — By the time we get to the Prophets in the Hebrew Bible, the meaning of the wilderness is well established. It’s a desolate, dangerous place where humans can’t survive. And it’s a place where God meets with his people to reform their character and deepen their trust in him. But Israel’s prophets remix the meaning and imagery of t…

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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 49:56

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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…

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Man vs. Machine 2025: Mike Gallagher and Drew Dinkmeyer Debate Their Biggest Fantasy Basketball Disagreements (Episode 486) 1:09:32

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As the start of the Fantasy Basketball draws nearer, Mike "The Man" Gallagher takes on Drew "The Machine" Dinkmeyer in ETR's yearly fiercely contested Man vs. Machine battle to debate the biggest fantasy basketball disagreements in their pre-season rankings.

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Chad Daybell’s Haunted Sales Pitch. Letter #7 from Death Row | Profiling Evil 54:59

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When a man convicted of murdering his wife and his lover’s two children begins writing ghost stories from his prison cell, you’d think the world might respond with silence. But Chad Daybell , the Idaho gravedigger, self-styled prophet, and now, Death Row inmate, has found a new platform. Through a website managed by his daughter, he’s publishing “L…

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(Repost) A12 | Awaken to God's Presence | Non-violence 10:13

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Predicting The 10 Biggest Position Battles that Matter The Most In The NBA (Episode 485) 1:16:16

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Colby Ryan Speaks about Daybell Letters, Cults & Family Betrayal | Profiling Evil 1:08:15

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Colby Ryan has carried a burden most of us can’t imagine. He lost his siblings, Tylee and JJ, to murder, and watched the justice system hold his mother, Lori Vallow Daybell, and her new husband, Chad Daybell, accountable. His stepfather, Charles Vallow, was also murdered, and the ripple of violence extended into the life of Brandon Boudreaux. In th…

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David Finds Refuge in the Wilderness 1:05:12

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The Wilderness E6 — In the Genesis and Exodus wilderness stories, God is present with his people, testing them and teaching them to listen to his voice. Most of the people fail to trust God there, but finally, in 1 Samuel, we meet a character who can succeed in the desolate place, David. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore David’s wilderness stori…

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901 | Coffee to Go | Proper 22 | Year C 16:33

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If you can’t take it with you, how will you spend it? That goes for time as well as money. Today’s passage from the Gospel of Luke challenges our willingness to be radical in how we use our “wealth.” How often do we consider the needs and welfare of others when determining how to use what we have? The rich man in the parable found in today’s script…

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900 | Percolating on Faith | Faith and Doubt | Pt 1 39:46

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Not everyone experiences faith in the same way. As a matter of fact, some find themselves in a crisis of faith, while others have decided to discard faith altogether... often because of a disconnect between what they were taught and what they have come to know. But what if doubt and questioning were a good thing? Is that even possible? Well, accord…

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NBA Preseason News & Reactions: Kuminga Resigns with Golden State, What To Expect From In-Shape Zion? (Episode 484) 53:06

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Mike Gallagher, Drew Dinkmeyer, and Austin Yamada examine the recent news and notes from around the NBA as Preseason action gets underway, with teams already being forced into early adjustments due to injuries. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:51 - Jonathan Kuminga Resigns with Golden State 12:03 - Quintin Grimes Signs Qualifying Offer with Philad…

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(Repost) 539 | Percolating on Faith | Liberation Theodicy 53:12

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How does one find hope in the midst of the suffering and evil that are present in our world? Why do we blame God when there are things we can do to make a difference? Join Carla, Tony and Charmaine as they discuss Liberation Theodicies’ answer to these questions and more ... and how their focus on Jesus’ understanding of systemic injustice calls us…

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NBA Pacific Division Projections & Fantasy Preview: ETR's In-Depth Division-by-Division Preview Series (Episode 483) 1:42:46

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Mike Gallagher, Drew Dinkmeyer and Austin Yamada finalize up their NBA Fantasy tour around the United States and Canada, previewing every division to bring you the information you need to know ahead of your NBA Best Ball, DFS and Home League seasons. Today, they take a look at the Pacific Division, which appears to have no foreseeable tanking in pl…

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Lessons From the Wilderness for the Garden Land 1:05:28

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The Wilderness E5 — After 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, Moses and the second generation of Israelites stand at the border of the promised land. What does Moses say about the purpose of their time in the wilderness, and what do they need to remember about it when they’re in the garden land? In this episode, Jon and Tim look at Deuteronomy…

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Chad Daybell Letter #6. The Second Death and How a Wave Became a Vision | Profiling Evil 51:53

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Chad Daybell’s Letter #6 is all about image repair and another near death experience. He walks us from a normal newsroom job into his 2nd NDE, a dramatic near-death experience at La Jolla Cove that ultimately lands squarely in a cemetery sexton role that fits his afterlife branding like a glove. Let’s decode the storytelling tricks of how an ocean …

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899 | Coffee to Go | Proper 21 | Year C 15:28

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Enough is enough! We can hesitate. We can procrastinate. We can make excuses. The reality is, like Jesus’ first disciples, we have what we need to get the job done. You know... the one we committed to when we became disciples ourselves. Join hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith for a look at today’s passage from the Gospel of Luke. See if you look at …

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Chad Daybell Letter #5, His Near-Death Experiences Playbook 43:42

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Letter #5 is Chad Daybell seizing the microphone. He promises a “foundation of facts,” blames the State for twisting his beliefs, accuses his own attorney of missing cross-examination opportunities, and then pivots to four claimed near-death experiences as the key to making “2019 finally make sense.” Let’s expose the psychological choreography: ext…

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898 | Fair Trade | Jeff Toone | Pt 2 59:52

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Balancing family life and church responsibilities can be difficult anytime. Add in a a faith crisis and, well, you can imagine how difficult that might be. Blake is back with Jeff Toone for part two of his story, and things only get worse before they get better. Jeff's faith crisis intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a significant …

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NBA Atlantic Division Projections & Fantasy Preview: ETR's In-Depth Division-by-Division Preview Series (Episode 482) 1:42:25

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Mike Gallagher, Drew Dinkmeyer and Austin Yamada continue their NBA Fantasy tour around the United States and Canada, previewing every division to bring you the information you need to know ahead of your NBA Best Ball, DFS and Home League seasons. Today, they take a look at the Atlantic Division, which has been shaken up with the Jayson Tatum trade…

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Chad Daybell Letter #4, Excommunicated or Anointed? | Profiling Evil 48:52

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Letter #4 isn’t a confession—it’s a stage play and Chad Daybell reaches for the biggest levers of moral authority in Latter-day Saint culture—mission stories, lifelong service, and the language of persecution. Don’t be confused though, it’s all done to sell his spiritual rebrand from Death Row. Let’s expose the psychological choreography behind it:…

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897 | Fair Trade | Jeff Toone | Pt 1 51:31

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The journey is different for everyone. In this episode of Fair Trade, guest Jeff Tune shares his faith journey, starting from his upbringing in the LDS church in Utah. He describes his teenage rebellion, his decision to join the Coast Guard instead of going on a mission, and his experiences in nature that have changed his understanding of the impor…

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NBA Northwest Division Projections & Fantasy Preview: ETR's In-Depth Division-by-Division Preview Series (Episode 481) 1:42:42

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Mike Gallagher, Drew Dinkmeyer and Austin Yamada continue their NBA Fantasy tour around the United States and Canada, previewing every division to bring you the information you need to know ahead of your NBA Best Ball, DFS and Home League seasons. Today, they take a look at the Northwest Division, arguably the best division in Basketball, with thre…

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Chad Daybell Letter #3, When Nostalgia Collides with Forensics | Profiling Evil 43:11

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Chad Daybell’s Letter #3 paints a cozy picture of rural Idaho—Salem farms, Indian Runner ducks, family business wins, and a string of fainting spells that conveniently suggest a “natural” decline. But when you put that Hallmark reel next to the forensic record of Tammy Daybell’s death and the convictions tied to this case, the manipulation snaps in…

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Why Does God Lead Israel Into the Wilderness? 1:02:23

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The Wilderness E4 — After God delivers the Israelites out of Egypt, he tells Moses to lead them to the promised land—through the wilderness. This is perplexing because a much shorter, safer route existed along the coast. So why does God lead his people along the longer, harder way? In this episode, Jon and Tim explore Israel’s wilderness tests, ref…

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Chad Daybell’s Tammy Letter #2. “Tammy, Let’s Forget the Murder Thing Ever Happened" 46:00

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What happens when a convicted killer uses nostalgia and romance to stage-manage his legacy from Death Row? In Letter #2, Chad Daybell devotes page after page to Tammy Daybell—his wife of nearly 30 years, a mother of five, and, tragically, his murder victim. He paints her as radiant, saintly, and strong woman while weaving a love story full of conce…

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896 | Coffee to Go | Proper 20 | Year C 51:18

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How do we use our skills and resources for "Kingdom purposes?" This week on "Coffee to Go," we're talking about money, blessing, and the political implications of the Gospel with two challenging parables from the book of Luke. The discussion centers on the themes of financial stewardship, social justice, and radical discipleship. Blake and Karin qu…

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Analyzing Chad Daybell's Death Row Letter #1 | Profiling Evil 56:43

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What do you get when a convicted killer tries to stage-manage his legacy from Death Row? Chad Daybell’s new prison letters are less a private outpouring and more a calculated rebranding—religious framing, family testimony, nostalgic anecdotes, and the promise of “more” to come. In this episode we pull the curtain back on those letters and trace the…

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895 | Fair Trade | Jennifer Toone | Pt 2 40:04

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A life of trauma experienced in one’s faith journey is not easy to overcome. It takes a loving community that is willing to walk along with the individual ... allowing time and space for healing to take place and trust to be rebuilt. Patience and unconditional love are essential. Fortunately, that’s what Jennifer and her family have found in Commun…

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NBA Southeast Division Projections & Fantasy Preview: ETR's In-Depth Division-by-Division Preview Series (Episode 480) 1:36:59

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Mike Gallagher, Drew Dinkmeyer and Austin Yamada continue their NBA Fantasy tour around the United States and Canada, previewing every division to bring you the information you need to know ahead of your NBA Best Ball, DFS and Home League seasons. Today, they take a look at the Southeast Division, which contained some of the worst offenses in the l…

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Charlie Kirk Assassination, Press Conference Bombshells & Death Penalty Filing | Profiling Evil 43:41

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The Utah County Attorney held a powerful press conference today, announcing capital charges against Tyler James Robinson, the alleged killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Prosecutors revealed chilling details of the September 10th sniper-style attack at Utah Valley University, describing not only the calculated nature of the murder but als…

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894 | Fair Trade | Jennifer Toone | Pt 1 49:26

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Sometimes things don’t work out the way you’ve been told they’re supposed to ... or how they seem to be turning out for others. No matter how well you follow the rules. No matter how faithful you are, sometimes life just happens, and you have to figure out how to make sense of it all. In this Fair Trade episode (Part 1 of 2), Jennifer Toone shares …

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NBA Southwest Division Projections & Fantasy Preview: ETR's In-Depth Division-by-Division Preview Series (Episode 479) 1:22:06

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Mike Gallagher and Drew Dinkmeyer continue their NBA Fantasy tour around the United States and Canada, previewing every division to bring you the information you need to know ahead of your NBA Best Ball, DFS and Home League seasons. Today, they take a look at a Southwest Division, assessing the impact young superstars like Cooper Flagg and Victor W…

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How Do People End Up in the Wilderness? 1:08:15

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The Wilderness E3 — In the Bible, the wilderness is a hostile, dangerous place where humans can’t survive. Because of this, the wilderness also reminds us that we all live on the precipice of life and death, and our survival depends on the one who is greater than us. The Bible’s earliest wilderness stories depict humans finding themselves in this s…

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893 | Coffee to Go | Proper 19 | Year C 13:35

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Celebrating is always fun, but it’s even better when shared with family and friends. In today’s passage from the Gospel of Luke, Jesus intervenes amidst criticism from religious leaders for dining with sinners and tax collectors, whom society considered traitors. Through parables of a shepherd finding his lost sheep and a woman recovering a lost co…

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892 | Coffee in the Swarm | Caitlyn Grover 20:00

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Graceland is back in session, and Coffee in the Swarm is now broadcasting from KBUZ. Join campus minister, Mike Hoffman, and his new co-host, Maddie Byrne, for a sit down with this year’s Council of House Chaplain’s president, Caitlyn Grover to hear her thoughts on growing up in the church, and life at Graceland, as well as her hopes for the Commun…

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More Kawhi Leonard Allegations & NBA Central Division Projections & Fantasy Preview: ETR's In-Depth Division-by-Division Preview Series (Episode 478) 1:38:18

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Mike Gallagher, Drew Dinkmeyer and Austin Yamada begin their NBA Fantasy tour around the United States and Canada, previewing every division to bring you the information you need to know ahead of your NBA Best Ball, DFS and Home League seasons. Today, they take a look at a Central Division blown open by injuries, leaving intriguing projections ahea…

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BAM, New Evidence in the Suzanne Morphew Murder Case. Barry Prepares for Court | Profiling Evil 25:07

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Three years after Suzanne Morphew vanished on Mother’s Day 2020, her remains were discovered in a shallow grave in Saguache County, Colorado. Forensic tests revealed a rare tranquilizer in her system and prosecutor’s say only one non-governmental person (her husband, Barry Morphew), had access to the concoction. Now he stands indicted once again, a…

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891 | Say What?! | Carrie Welch 27:03

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Carrie may not survive a Zombie Apocalypse, but there is so much that she can do and loves to do. Join Say What hosts, Kassie and Mary Anne, for a behind the scenes look at the life of newly ordained apostle, Carrie Welch. Find out what brings Carrie joy and what she’s been learning about herself and her new colleagues as she lives into her new rol…

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ETR's NBA Best Ball Release Show: How To Win NBA Best Ball in 2025-26, What To Expect & Improvements in Our Product (Episode 477) 32:22

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Mike Gallagher and Drew Dinkmeyer are joined by Best Ball phenom Winky Christ to talk through the release of Establish The Run's Best Ball product, detailing everything you can expect from a product that took so many players in Grand Finals & tournament victories last year, what upgrades the team has made and when you can expect to have these resou…

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The Wilderness of the Sea 57:32

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The Wilderness E2 — In the Bible, the wilderness is an uninhabitable, hostile place for human life. And in the creation narratives of Genesis 1 and 2, the wilderness symbolically represents the chaos of a pre-creation state. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore the wilderness language in the creation narrative and how it contrasts with Eden, God’s …

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890 | Coffee to Go | Proper 18 | Year C 9:22

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It’s not uncommon to sing songs or participate in activities in which we talk about laying down our burdens. And yet, Jesus says, “take up your cross and follow me.” What’s it going to be... or is it a little of both? Well, in this week’s Gospel passage from the 14th chapter of the Gospel of Luke, it seems that the cross wins. No one ever said bein…

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Dingo Got My Baby! When Assumptions Kill Investigations | Profiling Evil 30:17

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G’day true crime fans, Mike from #ProfilingEvil here, taking you deep into the #AustralianOutback along the Flinders Highway as we explore one of the most infamous miscarriages of justice: the disappearance of nine-week-old #AzariaChamberlain at #Uluru in 1980. Most remember the chilling phrase “#DingoAteMyBaby,” but behind it lies decades of #lega…

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889 | Fair Trade | MaryAnn Scott 1:10:10

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The phrase “inclusive and genuine faith community” ought to be synonymous with church. It ought to be a given. However, as MaryAnn Scott shares with host, Robin Linkhart, in this Fair Trade episode, that is not always the case. Here, MaryAnn shares her faith transition story, detailing her upbringing in a large LDS family, her struggles with balanc…

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Reacting To Kawhi Leonard, Clippers Salary Cap Controversy - What Possible Repercussions Could follow? (Episode 476) 31:50

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Mike Gallagher and Drew Dinkmeyer provide their reaction to the controversy around Kawhi Leonard & Clippers Owner Steve Balmer's alleged payments to circumvent the salary cap, assessing the fantasy and real-life repercussions from such allegations, as well as other news and notes from around the NBA.…

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A50 | Awaken to God's Presence | Hope 10:01

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Take a couple of minutes out of your day to breathe, rest, and reflect. Focus on the positive things around you and the hope that lies before you. God’s spirit is always with us, but sometimes hard to sense until we take the time to slow down and listen with intention. Awaken to God’s Presence provides you that opportunity through guided reflection…