Best Troy Brooks Podcasts (2025)

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MoNo Encore: The Murder of Kitty Genovese w/ Catherine Pelonero 1:09:35

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(Original pub. date: 9/27/2018) Catherine Pelonero, author of "Kitty Genovese: A True Account of a Public Murder and its Private Consequences", is my guest. She walks us through the murder of Kitty Genovese in Kew Gardens, New York in 1964 and its aftermath. The horrific crime is especially infamous because no one called police or stepped in to hel…

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EP 155: Geoff Arnold, Baltimore Orioles 1:18:00

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This weeks guest is Geoff Arnold. He does both radio and TV for the Baltimore Orioles. Topics of discussion include: Picking a college without a broadcast program. How working with a judge led to changing his career course from studying law to broadcasting. Getting his foot in the door at IMG College with a group of future stars. … Read More…

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Tia Williams Discusses Her New YA Novel: A Journey of Friendship and Love 53:14

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Join us for an illuminating evening as we celebrate the launch of Tia Williams' latest young adult romance novel, "Audre & Bash Are Just Friends." This engaging discussion features both Tia Williams and Nikki Payne, who share their insights into the intricacies of character development and the nuances of writing within the realm of young adult lite…

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391: Civil War Era & Gilded Age Con Artist Charles Cowlam w/ Frank W. Garmon Jr. 1:01:11

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Charles Cowlam stands out as one of the most remarkable con artists of nineteenth-century America. He talked his way into receiving pardons from both President Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis. Through deception, he secured a role investigating Lincoln’s assassination. He preyed on lonely widows, attempted to manipulate a Florida election, and c…

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390: Abingdon's Boardinghouse Murder w/ Greg Lilly 1:11:01

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In November 1945, James Newton, a young World War II veteran, was shot four times—twice in the back—in his room at an Abingdon, Virginia boardinghouse owned by Helen Clark. She would soon stand trial for his murder, as speculation swirled about the true nature of their relationship. Was she a protective, motherly figure trying to prevent Jimmy from…

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Celebration Sunday - Woodside Bible Church 38:10

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Can God work through you to share the Gospel? In this special message celebrating Woodside’s 70th anniversary, Senior Pastor Chris Brooks illustrates the evangelism of the early church through the lens of Acts 10:34-43. Pastor Chris reminds us that God can use anyone while encouraging us to live in boldness for Christ, right where we are. Listen in…

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EP 154: Chris King, Washington State University 1:14:41

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This episode features Chris King, the radio voice of Washington State football and mens basketball. Topics of discussion include: Calling his first games as a 15 year old and what he did with the VHS tape evidence of those games. Choosing the Murrow School of Communications at Washington State University. The internship that solidified his decision…

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Empowering Young Readers: Nick Brooks Discusses 'Up in Smoke' 52:48

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Nick Brooks, the esteemed author, filmmaker, and hip-hop artist, returns to his roots in the Washington, DC area to unveil his latest young adult mystery novel, *Up in Smoke*. In this engaging and thought-provoking discussion, hosted by Derrick Young, co-owner of MahoganyBooks, Brooks articulates his profound affection for his hometown and elucidat…

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The Instruments of God's Grace - Woodside Bible Church 36:28

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God often works through women to accomplish extraordinary things. In Acts 9, the story of Tabitha offers a powerful reminder that faithfulness and strong character are tools that God uses to advance His Kingdom. Tabitha's life shows us what it looks like to serve and influence others with grace. Her legacy reminds us that when we live faithfully, G…

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389: A History of Axe Murder w/ Rachel McCarthy James 1:08:41

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Much like the wheel, the boat, and the telephone, the axe is a transformative piece of technology―one that has been with us since prehistory. And just as early humans used the axe to chop down trees, hunt for food, and whittle tools, they also used it to murder. Over time, this particular use has endured: as the axe evolved over centuries to fit th…

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The Returning King - Crowned: Part 5 - Woodside Bible Church 40:19

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Scripture makes it abundantly clear that Christ will return. As His followers, how can we wait well? Jesus gave us a clear commission: to proclaim His Gospel to the ends of the Earth. At the same time, Christ cautions us against trying to predict His return—only the Father knows the time. Instead, He calls us to live with steadfast hope, pursuing h…

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388: The Adriatic Affair w/ Jennifer Sellitti 1:13:52

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The American sailing vessel Adriatic collided with the French steamship Le Lyonnais on November 2, 1856, off the coast of Nantucket in what can best be described as a maritime hit-and-run. Adriatic’s captain, Jonathan Durham, rendered no aid and left the passenger steamship to fend for herself. 114 people died in the collision and in the days that …

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Introducing the Slaycation Podcast 24:55

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Just in time for summer! This is an introduction and excerpt from the Slaycation Podcast, hosted by Kim and Adam "Tex" Davis and Jerry Kolber. Pack your body bags for a darkly comic, true crime podcast that looks at murders, mysterious deaths and whodunits that happened while people were on vacation. More here! https://www.slaycation.wtf/ Spotify l…

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EP 153: Jesse Goldberg-Strassler, Lansing Lugnuts 1:07:06

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In this episode we chat with Jesse Goldberg-Strassler. He’s the MiLB voice of the Lansing Lugnuts and the author of the Baseball and Football Thesaurus. Topics of discussion include: The station and broadcaster that was on in his house as a kid that helped him fall in love with the craft. His passion for baseball stories at an early age. … Read Mor…

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MoNo Encore: The Murders of Stringbean and Estelle Akeman w/ Taylor Hagood 1:49:35

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(original pub date 7/19/23) David "Stringbean" Akeman was a singer, clawhammer banjo player and an early Grand Ole Opry star, known for his lanky build and comedic personality. And as a cast member of the nationwide television show Hee-Haw, he was at the height of his popularity when he and his wife Estelle were murdered in their rural Tennessee ho…

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Afrocentric Style: Celebrating Black Culture in Modern Media 49:42

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The discussion between Shirley Neal and Gina Paige centers on the profound impact of Blackness in contemporary pop culture, particularly as articulated in Neal's anthology, "Afrocentric Style." This anthology serves as an exploration of the intricate relationship between Black identity and mainstream culture, showcasing how Afrocentric aesthetics h…

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The Ascended King - Crowned: Part 4 - Woodside Bible Church 36:29

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The message of Easter tells us that Jesus defeated death, rose from the grave, and ascended into Heaven, where He now sits at the right hand of God. This is a powerful story, but if we’re honest, the thought of Christ’s ascension can be a confusing idea. So, what does His ascension really mean? Listen in as we talk about how God's plan for our Savi…

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387: The Beatle Bandit w/ Nate Hendley 57:55

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On July 24, 1964, twenty-four-year-old Matthew Kerry Smith disguised himself with a mask and a Beatle wig, hoisted a semi-automatic rifle, then held up a bank in North York, Ontario. The intelligent but troubled son of a businessman and mentally ill mother, Smith was a navy veteran with a young Indigenous wife and a hazy plan for violent revolution…

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Crowned: Part 2 – Is Jesus the Messiah? Good Friday 31:10

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Who is Jesus? If you asked people who Jesus is, you’d get a variety of answers: “Teacher,” “Prophet,” “Savior,” or “Lord.” But what about “King of the Jews?” That title might not come to mind first, yet it’s exactly what Pilate asked Jesus and what was inscribed on the cross at His crucifixion. Why does this title matter? Because understanding Jesu…

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The Resurrected King - Crowned: Part 3 - Woodside Bible Church 30:38

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What if the resurrection wasn’t just a moment in history—but the turning point of your life? The death and resurrection of Jesus isn’t just an annual reflection—it’s the event that changed everything. In the Gospel of Mark, we meet four witnesses who reveal who Jesus is: a Roman soldier who calls Him the Son of God, a religious leader who buries Hi…

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386: America's Nazi POW Murders w/ William Geroux 1:13:51

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The American government was faced with an unprecedented challenge: where to house the nearly 400,000 German prisoners of war plucked from the battlefield and shipped across the Atlantic. On orders from President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the Department of War hastily built hundreds of POW camps in the United States. Today, traces of those camps—which …

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EP 152: Tony Castricone, Washington 1:02:00

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My conversation with Tony Castricone, the voice of the Washington Huskies. In this episode I talk with Tony Castricone, the radio voice of the Washington Huskies. This is his second time on the show, so if you want to hear about how he came up in the business and details from earlier in his career, click the link below: http://www.saythedamnscore.c…

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The Arriving King - Crowned: Part 1 - Woodside Bible Church 30:47

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What does Palm Sunday reveal about Jesus? In Mark chapter 11, Jesus enters Jerusalem at the beginning of Holy Week, where He reveals Himself as the Messiah to the multitudes who had traveled there to celebrate the Passover. Now, thousands of years later, His identity remains the same: our righteous deliverer and promised king. Jesus is the solution…

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Behind the Scenes of the Harlem Renaissance: Insights from Victoria Christopher Murray 52:04

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The episode features a compelling conversation with Victoria Christopher Murray, an accomplished author, who discusses her latest work, 'Harlem Rhapsody'. The narrative centers around the life of Jessie Redmond Fawcett, a pivotal figure of the Harlem Renaissance whose contributions have been largely overshadowed. Victoria reveals the profound impor…

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385: The 1870 Murder of A.P. Crittenden w/ Gary Krist 1:09:33

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Shortly before dusk on November 3, 1870, just as the ferryboat El Capitan was pulling away from its slip into San Francisco Bay, a woman clad in black emerged from the shadows and strode across the crowded deck. Reaching under her veil, she drew a small pistol and aimed it directly at a well-dressed man sitting quietly with his wife and children. T…

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Shaped by the Supper - Woodside Bible Church 31:32

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What does it mean when believers take Communion? As followers of Christ, Communion calls us to unity, personal reflection, and the public declaration of our faith. The act of taking Communion impacts both our walk with Jesus and our relationships with brothers and sisters in Christ. Join us as we take a deeper look at God’s design through the lens …

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384: The 1943 Murders of Dr. Roy & Mae Hunt w/ Christena Stephens 56:26

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On a nearly moonless night in October 1943, a single gunshot rang out in Littlefield, Texas. A prominent Texas doctor and his wife were found bound, shot, beaten, and murdered. The only witness: their five-year-old daughter, who was bound to silence and refused to speak about what happened for 70 years. Christena Stephens is my guest, and her book …

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Signs of the King - The Resurrection Sign: Part 8 - Woodside Bible Church 33:34

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We can’t escape God's call. That might sound unsettling, but the truth is God is sovereign—He reigns over the world and over our lives. When God calls us, there’s no running away from Him, even if we try. That's because the Creator of the universe loves us deeply. He wants a personal relationship with us, no matter where we are in life. Listen in a…

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Building Wealth in Our Communities: Insights from Troy Millings and Rashad Bilal 1:59:07

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The illustrious evening hosted by MahoganyBooks features an enlightening discourse with the esteemed creators of the Earn Your Leisure financial literacy podcast, Troy Millings and Rashad Bilal, as they unveil their groundbreaking book, *You Deserve To Be Rich*. This engaging dialogue serves as an invaluable opportunity for individuals aspiring to …

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MoNo Encore: The Murder of Carol Thompson w/ Bill Swanson 1:04:21

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(Original pub date: 3/11/20) While the Coen brothers refuse to confirm it, many believe that their movie "Fargo" was inspired by the Carol Thompson murder case. She was viciously killed in her comfortable Saint Paul home by a hitman hired by her eccentric husband, T. Eugene Thompson, in March of 1963, leaving behind four small children. It was an a…

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Signs of the King - The Eye-Opening Sign: Part 7 - Woodside Bible Church 37:17

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Are you willing to let Jesus open your eyes? Without Christ, we live in spiritual blindness—searching or longing for something we may not fully understand. Yet, when Jesus meets us in our brokenness, He meets us exactly where we are and offers His transformative power. The key is our willingness to acknowledge our need for Him. Only then can we rec…

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383: The Mysterious Disappearance of Molly Zelko w/ Rod Kackley 57:54

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Molly Zelko was the crusading editor and publisher of the Spectator, a newspaper devoted to battling local gangsters operating slot machines and other rackets in Joliet, Illinois. In the late night hours of September 25, 1957 she vanished, with only her shoes and signs of a struggle left as evidence that something sinister had likely happened to he…

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Signs of the King - The Sign to the Church: Part 6 - Woodside Bible Church 34:51

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Have you ever put Jesus in a box? It’s easy for us to shape Christ into the Person we have in our minds, but in doing so, we'll fail to see Him for who He truly is—the great I AM. Jesus is not someone we can mold to our liking; He is the living Savior who deserves our full reverence and trust. By His grace, let's open our hearts to the true Jesus, …

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382: The Notorious Nancy Clem & the Cold Spring Murders w/ Wendy Gamber 1:19:31

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On September 13, 1868, the bodies of Jacob and Nancy Young were discovered brutally murdered along the bank of the White River in Cold Spring, Indiana. Police would eventually set their sights on a charming and fascinating confidence woman named Nancy Clem, who happened to be involved in some extremely shady business dealings with Jacob Young at th…

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Signs of the King - The Exposing Sign: Part 5 - Woodside Bible Church 40:21

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What are your motives for following Jesus? Not everyone follows Him for the right reasons, but eventually our true motives will reveal themselves. As we walk with Jesus, it's important to do a heart check and ask ourselves if we're aligned with His purpose. Listen in as we walk through John 6 and consider these three questions: 1. Are you following…

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381: Alabama's Kilpatrick Shooting w/ Lesa Carnes Shaul 1:27:48

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Close to midnight on May 17, 1951, four north Alabama lawmen drove to a bootlegger’s home to serve an arrest warrant. Before the clock struck twelve, the bootlegger lay dead in front of the house he shared with his wife and eight children, and three of the four officers were also dead. Afterward, a sixteen-year-old boy would face a series of trials…

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The Scandalous Sign - Signs of the King: Part 4 - Woodside Bible Church 0:33

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How does Jesus demonstrate His divine authority? In the Gospels, we see Jesus healing the sick, drawing people to repentance, and working on the Sabbath. These countercultural acts revealed His ultimate authority as the Son of God. Jesus is the sovereign Lord who commands us to live in the fullness of His grace, repent of our sins, and join in His …

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380: Murder in Blackout London w/ Amy Helen Bell 59:27

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My guest today is Dr. Amy Helen Bell, author of "Under Cover of Darkness: Murders in Blackout London". She shares accounts of the terror, tragedy and crime experienced by Londoners during the blackout and the blitz in 1940s wartime Britain. More about the author here: https://amyhelenbell.com/ Interested in revisiting the serial killers mentioned i…

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The Unnecessary Sign - Signs of the King: Part 3 - Woodside Bible Church 40:34

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Have you ever asked God for a sign? Pleading that He would show you that He is trustworthy and reliable. When we find ourselves in these situations, we are likely fearing the unknown. We wallow in fear, feel stuck, fall behind, and wonder where to turn. In these moments, we may turn to other means to find a solution to mend and give us some tempora…

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379: The Pan Am Flight 7 Seven Crash w/ Ken Fortenberry 1:24:07

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My guest this week is award-winning journalist Ken Fortenberry, author of "Flight 7 Is Missing: The Search for My Father's Killer". He walks us through the ill-fated flight of Pan Am's luxurious "Romance of the Skies", a Boeing 377 Stratocruiser that mysteriously crashed into the Pacific Ocean in November of 1957. Forty-four people were killed, inc…

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The Secret Sign - Signs of the King: Part 2 - Woodside Bible Church 38:17

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We are continuing in our message series, Signs of the King, looking at the Gospel of John to discover who Jesus is. In life, we are constantly searching for direction. We desire guidance, even if we are getting it from the wrong places. As a result of our misguided searches, we are left even further from our hope. The Bible makes it clear for us, t…

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MoNo Encore: The Villisca Axe Murders - The Reverend Lyn George Kelly w/ Edgar Epperly 1:18:58

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(Original publish date: 6/7/22) In this third and final part of my interview with Dr. Edgar Epperly, the "little minister" Lyn George Jacklin Kelly is examined as a primary suspect in the 1912 Villisca Axe Murders. Although Kelly spoke obsessively about the case and even confessed to the murders, many believed that the confession was the result of …

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MoNo Encore: The Villisca Axe Murders: Wilkerson Vs. Jones w/ Edgar Epperly 1:18:07

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(Original Publish Date: 5/31/22) Frank Fernando (F.F.) Jones seemed to be one of the most obvious suspects in the aftermath of the horrific 1912 Villisca Axe murders. He had a contentious business rivalry with the patriarch of the slain Moore family, Josiah (Joe) Moore, intensified further because Moore was having an affair with his daughter-in-law…

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MoNo Encore: The Villisca Axe Murders: Crime Scene w/ Edgar Epperly 1:16:30

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One of my absolute favorites! This is the first of a three part interview I did with Dr. Ed Epperly about the notorious 1912 Villisca Axe Murders. (Original publish date 5/23/2022) This episode is sponsored by Strawberry .me. Get a $50 credit when you use our link: https://strawberry.me/notorious On June 9th (or) 10th, 1912, America experienced of …

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Signs of the King - Come and See: Part 1 - Woodside Bible Church 38:39

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We are beginning a new sermon series titled, Signs of the King, where we will dive into the first eleven books of John while looking at the signs and wonders Jesus performed. As we walk through each of these chapters, we will consider openly who Jesus is and what that means for us. So, what will you find if you investigate Jesus? When we’re in Chri…