Best Visit Aurora Podcasts (2025)

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How to Grow in Faith When It's Hard to Trust God | BE FREE | Week 4 48:01

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What if your next step of faith isn’t about more belief but more risk? This week, Jim takes us deeper into the tension between our flesh and the Spirit and what it really means to live free. It’s not about trying harder, being better, or obeying a list of rules. It’s about being led by the Spirit and choosing to walk in step with Him even when ever…

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#20251026 - A Good Shepherd - John 10:1-6 53:29

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Oct. 25 & 26, 2025 - A Good Shepherd Pastor Sean Stone John 10:1-16 | Study #20251026 GUEST

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#20251022 - Set In Order The Things That Are Lacking - Titus 1 55:49

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Oct. 22, 2025 - Set In Order The Things That Are Lacking Pastor Bob Claycamp Titus 1 | Study #20251022 GUEST

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The Couple That Quests Together 43:23

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Send us a text It’s a couples-only chat this week as Brittany and Daryl sit down for a cozy rundown of life, Lorcana, and everything in between. From back-to-back Set Champs to Daryl’s prep for the upcoming DLC in Milwaukee, the two talk about the grind, the balance, and the Arizona scene’s fierce competition. They share thoughts on Whispers in the…

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Mission Note Episode 3: The Sounds of Cluster 25:55

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The Sounds of Cluster, with Seas of the Sun composer Karlotta Skagfield and data sonification contributors Klaus Nielsen (Maplepools) and Shane Embury (Napalm Death) who used science data to create a unique interpretation of the data that Cluster produced. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Why Freedom Isn’t Just for You But for Everyone You Know | BE FREE Podcast | Ep. 3 53:58

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Are we really free, or just too comfortable to notice we’re not? What if the life you think is “free” is actually just comfortable and unchallenged? In this episode of the Be Free podcast, Jesse, Karl, and Paul unpack what real spiritual freedom looks like, and how often we confuse it with ease. Through stories about a runaway gecko, quiet moments …

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#20251019 - When A Word Is All You Need - 1 Kings 17:1-16 51:41

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Oct. 18 & 19, 2025 - When A Word Is All You Need Pastor Ray Dash 1 Kings 17:1-16 | Study #20251019 GUEST

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Mission Notes Episode 2: The Science Of Cluster 34:14

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The Science of Cluster, with Science Operations Support scientist Matt Taylor and Lucile Turc of the University of Helsinki. We explore the world of heliophysics and Cluster’s contributions to this burgeoning field of study. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Space Rocks

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Missions Notes Episode 1: The Story Of Cluster 31:20

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The Story of Cluster, with co-director Ryan MackFall of Crashburn Studios and Cluster veteran Gill Watson of the Mullard Space Science Laboratory on the unique challenges and opportunities of telling a story of this kind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.By Space Rocks

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Lonnie Hanzon & Charlie Miller, Camp Christmas 27:58

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Go from 'meh' to merry this holiday season with visionary artist Lonnie Hanzon and producer Charlie Miller, as they return with Camp Christmas. This year's experience transforms Stanley Marketplace into a glittering playground of lights, themed bars, scavenger hunts, and Santa visits. Tune in for the story behind the magic, and why Camp Christmas h…

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Hunting ancient viruses in the Arctic, and how ants build their nests to fight disease 26:38

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First up on the podcast, Contributing Correspondent Kai Kupferschmidt takes a trip to Svalbard, an Arctic archipelago where ancient RNA viruses may lie buried in the permafrost. He talks with host Sarah Crespi about why we only have 100 years of evolutionary history for viruses such as coronavirus and influenza, and what we can learn by looking dee…

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#16202 - John the Tender Pastor - 1 John 1:1 46:10

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Oct. 15, 2025 - John, The Tender Pastor Pastor Ed Taylor 1 John 1:1 | Study #16202 1 JOHN

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Return of a Muse 1:00:07

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Send us a text After a short break, Brittany is back—and The Lorcana Muses are catching up on everything from Set Champs adventures to the first Whispers in the Well reveals! Joined by teammate and streamer Dave (“The Kraken”), the crew dives into stories of triumph, resilience, and the beauty of balancing life and Lorcana. From top cuts and travel…

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Truth and Grace for Real Life | BE FREE | Ep. 2 47:14

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What if you stopped waiting for the right moment—and just got real with God right now? This episode of Be Free is as raw as it gets. Jim Burgen, Jesse DeYoung, and Karen Berge talk about the weight people carry, even church staff, and how retreating into “thin spaces” with God opens up places we didn’t want to go… but needed to. It’s honest talk on…

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Don't Go Back | BE FREE | Week 2 48:58

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Why do we keep going back to the same chains Jesus already broke?This message is a gut check for anyone who’s ever tasted freedom in Christ but still finds themselves living like they’re not. Jim unpacks Galatians 5:1 and challenges us to stop rebuilding the same prison Jesus tore down. Be Free isn’t just a slogan, it’s a mission, a strategy, and a…

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#20251012 - 3 Biblical Ways To Deal With Your Past - Romans 8:1 53:32

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Oct. 11 & 12, 2025 - 3 Biblical Ways To Deal With Your Past Pastor Ed Taylor Romans 8:1 | Study #20251012 TOPICAL

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#16201 - Love One Another - 1 John 1:1 52:21

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Oct. 08, 2025 - Love One Another Pastor Ed Taylor 1 John 1:1 | Study #16201 1 JOHN

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How birds reacted to a solar eclipse, and keeping wildfire smoke out of wine 37:00

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First up on the podcast, producer Kevin McLean talks with Associate Online News Editor Michael Greshko about the impact of wildfires on wine; a couple horse stories, one modern, one ancient; and why educators are racing to archive government materials. Next on the show, research that took advantage of a natural experiment in unnatural lighting. Hos…

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A Lorcana Love Story 48:52

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Send us a text This week on The Lorcana Muses, Stephanie and Kimber welcome Lindsey and Julio — the Disney-loving duo behind Curiouser & Curiouser Collectibles — for a heartwarming (and hilarious) chat about their “Lorcana love story.” 💕 From how Loungefly obsessions turned into a full-fledged business, to meeting through Lorcana and building commu…

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Kristen Brantley, Painted Prairie 23:39

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Building Freedom Outposts | BE FREE | Ep. 1 59:48

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#14821 - Helping Restore the Fallen Ones - Galatians 6:1 41:03

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What’s The Cost Of Freedom? | Be Free | Week 1 48:25

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What if your story of freedom was meant to set someone else free?Week one of Be Free isn’t just a new series; it’s a call to arms. Jim Burgen kicks off a six-week journey that’s really the start of a movement: a church stepping out of comfort, out of safety, and into the front lines of spiritual battle. This message is a fire-starter, reminding us …

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A new generation of radiotherapies for cancer, and why we sigh 34:48

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First up on the podcast, Staff Writer Robert F. Service joins host Sarah Crespi to talk about a boom in nuclear medicine, from new and more powerful radioisotopes to improved precision in cancer cell targeting. Next on the show, we talk about why we sigh. Maria Clara Novaes-Silva, a doctoral student at ETH Zürich, discusses how deep breaths cause m…

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’Twas the Night Before Set Champs 50:16

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Send us a text This week on The Lorcana Muses, Kimber and Doug take over for a cozy couples-night episode on the eve of Set Championships! 🎄✨ With Steph and Brittany away, the PNW duo dive into the meta through a Christmas Carol lens—assigning deck archetypes to the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. From blurple storms and Amber Steel …

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#14820 - The Glorious Fruit of the Spirit - Galatians 5:22-26 43:13

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Sep. 27 & 28, 2025 - The Glorious Fruit of the Spirit Pastor Ed Taylor Galatians 5:22-26 | Study #14820 GALATIANS

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From Cowards to Courageous Leaders 44:41

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From Cowards to Courageous Leaders, the story of the early church in Acts shows how ordinary people found courage, boldness, and true freedom in Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit.This message wraps up the 35-Day Challenge and sets the tone for Be Free, Flatirons' next bold step of faith. Jim gets real about leadership, unity, and what’s co…

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Salty permafrost’s role in Arctic melting, the promise of continuous protein monitoring, and death in the ancient world 46:22

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First up on the podcast, Science News Editor Tim Appenzeller joins host Sarah Crespi to discuss why a salty layer of permafrost undergirding Arctic ice is turning frozen landscapes into boggy morasses. Next on the show, glucose isn’t the only molecule in the body that can be monitored in real time; proteins can be, too. Freelancer producer Zakiya W…

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#20250924 - David: A Man After God’s Heart - The Fugitive Years Part 2 - 1 Samuel 27-31 49:34

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Sep. 24, 2025 - “David: A Man After God’s Heart - The Fugitive Years Part 2” Pastor Bob Claycamp 1 Samuel 27-31 | Study #20250924 GUEST

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Moo-ving Through the Meta with Dedslime 39:51

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Send us a text This week on The Lorcana Muses, Kimber and Stephanie are joined by Robert and special guest Mark (aka Dedslime) for a jam-packed conversation full of community stories, competitive insights, and plenty of laughs. From tournament blunders (ever played with 57 cards?) to pulling Enchanted Powerline, to cow pun commentary on stream, we …

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#20250921 - The Gift of Wisdom - Proverbs & Genesis 50:18

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Sep. 20 & 21, 2025 - The Gift of Wisdom Pastor Joshua Taylor Proverbs & Genesis | Study #20250921 GUEST

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Leadership Isn’t About Being Right. It’s About Owning It. 1:00:16

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Leadership Isn’t Being Perfect. It’s Owning the Mess.In one of the most raw and repentant moments of his ministry, Pastor Jim Burgen confronts his own leadership failure and the silence that followed a week of national tragedy and personal loss. What follows is part confession, part challenge, and part rally cry—not just to Flatirons Church, but to…

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Protecting newborns from an invisible killer, the rise of drones for farming, and a Druid mystery 35:00

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First up on the podcast, freelance science journalist Leslie Roberts joins host Sarah Crespi to talk about the long journey to a vaccine for group B streptococcus, a microbe that sickens 400,000 babies a year and kills at least 91,000. Next on the show, there are about 250,000 agricultural drones employed on farms in China. Countries such as South …

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#20250917 - A Burden for the Mission Field - Matthew 28:19-20 & 2 Tim 4:1-6 54:15

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Sep. 17, 2025 - A Burden for the Mission Field Pastor Dave Gordon Matthew 28:19-20 & 2 Tim 4:1-6 | Study #20250917 GUEST

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Aurora, Tiana, Becoming Villains? 54:58

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Send us a text This week on The Lorcana Muses, Stephanie and Kimber are joined by returning guest Marc for a lively, laughter-filled episode packed with gameplay recaps, deck tech experiments, and community updates. The crew dives into League night highlights (including Powerline flexes and villain-era antics), Marc’s first foray into Blurple, and …

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What Happens When You Actually Go Out on a Limb | Week 4 40:05

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What if the risky sacrifice you're avoiding is the very thing that could save your most important relationships?Ben returns to Flatirons with a raw message about drifting in faith, hitting 40, and feeling stuck in a life that looks successful on the outside but is crumbling underneath. Through the story of Zacchaeus, a man hated, wealthy, and despe…

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#20250914 - Detours Are Not Roadblocks - Exodus 13:17-22 44:39

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Sep. 13 & 14, 2025 - Detours Are Not Roadblocks Pastor Bob Claycamp Exodus 13:17-22 | Study #20250914 GUEST

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An aggressive cancer’s loophole, and a massive field of hydrogen beneath the ocean floor 35:14

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First up on the podcast, aggressive tumors have a secret cache of DNA that may help them beat current drug treatments. Freelance journalist Elie Dolgin joins host Sarah Crespi to talk about targeting so-called extrachromosomal DNA—little gene-bearing loops of DNA—that help difficult-to-treat cancers break the laws of inheritance. Next on the show, …

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#20250910 - David: A Man After God’s Heart - The Fugitive Years - 1 Samuel 18-26 51:10

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Sep. 10, 2025 - “David: A Man After God’s Heart - The Fugitive Years” Pastor Bob Claycamp 1 Samuel 18:26 | Study #20250910 GUEST

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Don’t Let the Dumbo Get You Down 55:38

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Send us a text 🎙️ This week on The Lorcana Muses, Kimber and Doug return for another couples’ episode filled with sealed event stories, nostalgic Disney deep dives, and meta musings. From enchanted pulls that had us shining cards like magpies, to the $70 elephant in the room (yes, Dumbo, we’re looking at you 🐘✨), we talk through the highs, the hear…

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Somy Yadala, Angry Chicken 12:32

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Recently taken over by new owner Somy Yadala, Angry Chicken has expanded from its Korean fried chicken roots to include Indian-inspired favorites like tandoori wings and chicken biryani. With her background in chemical engineering and a passion for food that bridges cultures, Somy is bringing fresh energy to one of Havana Street’s most popular hots…

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The Stuff Your Pastor Skipped: Genesis 6, Nephilim, and Demons 42:36

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Why do we keep falling back into the same broken patterns—even after meeting Jesus?Most of us want Jesus to take away the bad stuff, our addictions, our shame, our past. And sometimes, He does. But what happens next? If we don’t intentionally fill the empty space with something better, something holy, something of the Spirit—then the darkness just …

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#20250907 - Hello Darkness My Old Friend - Psalm 88 57:54

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Sep. 06 & 07, 2025 - Hello Darkness My Old Friend Pastor Ian Dizon Psalm 88 | Study #20250907 GUEST

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Have you been to the Taj Mahal? 4:35

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I blundered and started working on the wrong episode. I can't cover the Red Fort without having first talked about the Taj Mahal because that's getting Shah Jahan, Mughal Emperor's life all caddywampus, and we can't have that. If you have been to the Taj Mahal, please let me know!! I'd love to chat with you!…

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Finding HIV’s last bastion in the body, and playing the violin like a cricket 32:57

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First up on the podcast, despite so many advances in treatment, HIV drugs can suppress the virus but can’t cure the infection. Where does suppressed HIV hide within the body? Staff Writer Jon Cohen joins host Sarah Crespi to talk about the Last Gift Study, in which people with HIV donate their bodies for rapid autopsy to help find the last reservoi…

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Cracked Packs, Cracked Meta 44:35

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Send us a text The Muses are back from a much-needed break and diving headfirst into the wild world of Fabled! In this episode, Stephanie and Brittany open up about life updates, community support, and the challenges of balancing competition with self-care. From car accident recoveries and limited weekend adventures to cracked packs, enchanting pul…

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HeatherAfterCosplay & Ginger White Brunetti, Aurora Mini-Con 27:18

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Aurora Mini-Con is a free, family-friendly celebration of comics, cosplay, and community, happening Saturday, September 27th at the Aurora Municipal Center. Get an inside look at this great community pop-culture event with a unique perspective from featured performer, HeatherAfterCosplay.By Visit Aurora

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What Are You Building Your Life On? 40:54

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What are you building your life on—and will it survive the next storm?When life hits hard—and it will—what foundation are you standing on? In this raw and real message, Aaron unpacks why so many of us settle for “fine” lives built on sand, instead of the rock-solid truth of Jesus. He talks about anxiety, identity, the lies we believe, and the ways …

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Kristin Sutter, Aurora Borealis Festival 19:08

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Don't miss the Aurora Borealis Festival, October 10–11, 2025, at Painted Prairie’s High Prairie Park. From dazzling light shows and immersive art to the Flavors of Aurora Food Court, live performances, and a one-of-a-kind VIP experience, this episode gives you everything you need to know to be part of Aurora’s most magical fall event.…

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#20250831 - A Broken Prayer: The Posture of a Guilty Heart - Psalm 51 58:36

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Aug. 30 & 31, 2025 - A Broken Prayer: The Posture of a Guilty Heart Pastor Josh Sorenson Psalm 51 | Study #20250831 GUEST