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Coffee Time at the Water's Edge
Rodney Buse, Dr. Steve Roby, Pastor Adam Rastetter, Dr. Kevin Newman, Noah Shaffer
Coffee Time at the Water's Edge is produced by Water's Edge Church in Virginia Beach. Dr. Steven Roby, Rodney Buse and a wonderful cast of guest (Noah Shaffer, Pastor Adam Rastetter and Dr. Kevin Newman) discuss Christian life topics, Social situation, and Theology.
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The God's Design series is a 6 week series for small groups, families, and churches. Each season explores what the Bible has to say about God's design for you individually and as a community. This popular series goes through: 1. God's Design For Your Life 2. God's Design For Great Relationships 3. God's Design For Growing Spiritually 4. God's Design For Greatness 5. God's Design For Changing The World 6. God's Design For Authentic Worship Each episode includes free access to study guides and ...
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The Way of a Worshiper: A Saddleback Church Small Group Study
Buddy Owens | Saddleback Church | Lumivoz
Are you looking for God? The pursuit of God is the chase of a life time. In fact, its been going on since the day you were born. The question is: Have you been the hunter or the prey? This small group study is not about music. Its not even about going to church. Its about living your life as an offering of worship to God. Its about tapping into the source of power to live the Christian life. And its about discovering the secret to friendship with God. In this four-week study, Buddy Owens, au ...
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Jesus always has more life for you than you have known. How do we follow him and discover what it is to flourish and thrive in today's complex, challenging world? How do we have the intimate relationship with God our hearts long for? Troy Marshall Kennedy responds to these all-important questions as a veteran pastor, teacher, and author. Join us as we explore rhythms of life and practice to help us love Jesus, become like Jesus, and share Jesus in our everyday lives. Season one episodes will ...
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The Men in the Arena podcast equips Christian men in the stress bubble of life: married, with kids, building your career and trying to follow God while leading your family well. We'll help you become your best version, equipping you to honor God in your marriage, parenting, work, church and community! Tuesday's podcast is Equipping Men in Ten - a ten-minute, laser-focused teaching from Jim Ramos to help you become your best version of a man. Friday's podcast is a high-octane interview with a ...
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You have the same 24 hours in your day as the most accomplished and greatest men and women in the history of the world. Then why do you still feel like you don't have enough time to do what you want to do and be who you want to be? Between all the busyness of life it feels like we just don't have the time. But what if it was possible to make more time. I think we can. And I think I know how. Through a look at biblical precedent, and the value of community, and a few dad jokes, "Making Time" ...
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Small group discussions with Nick Lenzi and guests. Applying practical tips and lessons from other areas of ministry, each month Nick shares insights for your church's group ministry.
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In each episode you will discover effective ways to recruit more leaders, form better groups, and make more disciples. Guests to this monthly podcast will include small group and discipleship experts like Carl George, Dr. Warren Bird, Steve Gladen, Mark Howell, Dr. Bill Donahue, Bill Willits, Chris Surratt, as well as some pastors you've never heard of who are doing some amazing things with small groups and discipleship.
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Hello, I'm Bryan Cox, and welcome to the Speak On Purpose Podcast. On Speak on Purpose, you’ll find practical tips, biblical insights, and proven strategies that I’ve learned through years of ministry and study. Whether you’re preaching from the pulpit, teaching in a classroom, or leading a small group, my goal is simple: help you speak with confidence, connect with your audience, and communicate in a way that moves people closer to God.. JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🌎 Website: https://www.speakonpurp ...
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The Bible Roots Podcast is all about Bible Engagement. Designed for pastors who long to see people effectively engage the Bible. Our discussions will stimulate your thinking and give you creative and effective ideas you can use to help the people you lead engage with God’s Word in such a way that it transforms their lives, their families lives and the lives of their church.
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In the sacred pages of the Bible, God reveals himself through a multitude of names, each carrying profound significance and revealing a facet of his character and nature. These names are more than mere titles; they are gateways to understanding the very nature of the Almighty. Each name carries profound meaning, offering insight into God’s character, love, and purpose for his people. Delve into the significance and power behind names like Yahweh Tsebaoth, Yahweh Shalom, El Roi, and others to ...
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In this 10-week podcast, author Jen Wilkin shares basic strategies, practical tips, and helpful encouragement for Bible study that transforms both the mind and the heart.
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During the 2020-2021 school year, a small group of seniors at the Rooted School in New Orleans were given a set amount of 50 dollars every single week for a whole year. No tax, no strings attached, just cold hard cash. Two participating seniors became fascinated with this pilot- so fascinated that they decided to make a podcast about it. In partnership with Be Loud Studios, they interviewed experts and reflected potential impact of earned income and the positives that come from giving young ...
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Do You Want to Be Happy? Everyone wants to be happy. We spend our money, time, and energy chasing our version of the good life. And on the way, we run ourselves into physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. But what if the happiness we’re all striving for isn’t the happiness we were created for? Pastor and author Dr. Derwin L. Gray believes there is a better road to happiness, and it is found in the Beatitudes of Jesus. In this section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus revealed the shocki ...
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Does studying the Bible seem overwhelming? Not sure where to start or how to approach it at all? You’re not alone—I’ve been there too. But two years ago, everything changed for me. Welcome to The Light Podcast. I’m Marlene Jabbar, the founder of The Light Ministry, where we empower students to lead Bible studies in schools. This episode is all about understanding the importance of Bible study, especially for the younger generation.
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I started writing journals years ago to document life. I journaled about where we traveled, what we ate, what my kids were doing or saying – you know life things. Then I journaled about other things too, like Bible studies that I participated in or led. These podcasts came out of those journals. I led a small group for about a year and we studied the women in the Bible. Who they were, what they did and how it might apply to our lives. What resulted was a Bible study that I was leading severa ...
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Welcome to the CJC Weekly Bible Study where the CJC stands for "Complete Jesus Christ." If your understanding of Jesus is based only on teachings from the New Testament, then your understanding is INCOMPLETE. Regarding what we often call the Old Testament, these are the very Scriptures that Jesus said testify about Him! We'd love to have you join us as we study through the Older AND Newer Testaments in our current verse-by-verse study through the first book of the Bible: Genesis.These episod ...
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Welcome to the Wine Educate Podcast, your ultimate guide to mastering wine through the lens of WSET wine courses and certifications. Whether you're a beginner exploring WSET Level 1 or preparing for the rigorous WSET Level 3 exam, this podcast is packed with insights tailored for every stage of your wine education journey. Learn wine tasting techniques using the Systematic Approach to Tasting (SAT), discover expert strategies for excelling in WSET essay practice, and dive into topics like fo ...
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Everyone wants a happy, peaceful and fulfilling life, but few people know how to achieve that. Whether we're talking about friendships, family relations, romance, professional or social community interaction, let's be honest: most people are not honest, peaceful and loving. Their relationships rarely last long, and if they do, they're often fraught with drama and conflict of various kinds. Because of this fact, most people don't feel safe interacting with others. Social anxiety and drama are ...
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Leading Your Family on Empty: What Exhausted Family Men Need to Know - Average Joe Conversation w/ Nathan Lawler EP 938
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43:14How do you lead others when you feel completely drained yourself? What happens when the stress bubble, ministry pressure, and family life all collide—and your tank hits empty? In this 'Average Joe' conversation, Pastor Jim Ramos sits down with Nathan Lawler, a mid-30s pastor, husband, and father. Together they discuss the question so many men are a…
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Portland Mayor Wilson says he’s hit his goal to open 1,500 shelter beds
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4:24If you ask Portland Mayor Keith Wilson, he has met his goal to open 1,500 new shelter beds by Dec. 1. But only 890 of those 1,500 beds are currently open for use.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Preservationists worry Portland State University’s plan to build for the future could erase the past
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4:40Preservationists worry Portland State University’s plan to build for the future could erase the pastBy Oregon Public Broadcasting
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REBOOT: How to Connect with Your Daughter: 15 Tools for Girl Dads - Part 1 w/ Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield
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59:42Dad, is distance growing between you and your daughter? Was your relationship better when she was a little girl? As she's growing into a young woman, are you struggling to understand her, or concerned that you might not be getting it right? This week, we brought back one of our all-time favorite guests - Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield ("The Dad Whisp…
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In a Portland kitchen, a nonprofit cooks up a small-scale solution to Oregon’s big hunger problem
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4:07In a Portland kitchen, a nonprofit cooks up a small-scale solution to Oregon’s big hunger problemBy Oregon Public Broadcasting
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87. Beaujolais Beyond Nouveau: History, Appellations, and the Future of Gamay
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12:33Resources & Links Sign up for the Wine Educate newsletter (weekly WSET study tips for Levels 1, 2, and 3): https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter Explore upcoming WSET classes and trips: www.wineeducate.com Listen to the Wine Educate Podcast on: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube (video versions available) If you missed last week's episode on Beauj…
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QA with producer Kami Horton about Uncovering Boarding SchoolsBy Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Indigenous chefs are training the next generation of culinary students
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5:14Indigenous chefs are training the next generation of culinary studentsBy Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Siletz Tribes, Oregon coastal community and OSU scientists learn from beached whale experience
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4:26Siletz Tribes, Oregon coastal community and OSU scientists learn from beached whale experienceBy Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Send us a text Dr. Steven Roby, Dr. Keven Newman and Pastor Adam Rastetter discuss what they wish they were told about ministry before they started into their callings. Links Sovereign Shores Baptist Church SSBC.LIFEBy Rodney Buse, Dr. Steve Roby, Pastor Adam Rastetter, Dr. Kevin Newman,
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A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland has attracted national attention this year, as demonstrators squared off with federal officers. Now a far smaller Oregon city is bracing for its own possible clash with ICE.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Thanks-Giving Training: 8 Ways to Lead Your Family to Thankfulness This Season - Equipping Men in Ten EP 936
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9:09Are you leading your family toward gratitude—or letting entitlement sneak in unnoticed? What if a few simple, intentional steps could shift the entire atmosphere in your home this Thanksgiving? In this Equipping Men in 10 episode, Jim Ramos shares eight easy, meaningful ways to cultivate gratitude in your family during the Thanksgiving season. Whet…
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Even with SNAP benefits restored, this Oregon pantry says hunger persists
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4:13Even with SNAP benefits restored, this Oregon pantry says hunger persistsBy Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Research into microplastic releases in washing machines and driers.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Why Portland roller derby makes the perfect setting for a queer coming-of-age story in ‘Leave It on the Track’
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7:57Author Margot Fisher wants teens to know that it’s okay to ‘be really messy’By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Overcoming w/ Richmond Wandera: How One Decision Can Change Everything EP 935
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59:33Men, this episode contains a big curveball and one of the most incredible God moments we've ever experienced in almost 1,000 episodes of the Men in the Arena podcast! Not a dry eye in the house! Don't miss this one. Can one simple "yes" really change the course of someone's entire life? In this powerful episode, Jim Ramos sits down with Richmond, a…
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Wilsonville math teacher rides to all 95 MAX stations for world record
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5:13We join Marty Valentine, the first record holder for a TriMet transit speedrun, to find out what exactly a speedrun is.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Sharks love Willapa Bay and Northwest scientists have some ideas why
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4:44Sharks love Willapa Bay and Northwest scientists have some ideas whyBy Oregon Public Broadcasting
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86. What Is Beaujolais Nouveau? History, Release Day Rules, and Carbonic Maceration
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9:59Sign up for the Wine Educate Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/6648859973ba/newsletter How to Contact Us [email protected] Episode Summary In this episode, Joanne dives into Beaujolais Nouveau and why the third Thursday in November is one of the most unique days in the wine world. She explores what Beaujolais Nouveau is, how it originated, how it…
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Oregon Secretary of State, top elections officials question how Trump administration is using voter data
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5:22This week, the top elections officials from 10 states sent a letter to the Trump administration, demanding answers about how voter data is being used and shared. Oregon Secretary of State Tobias Read was one of the signatories.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Who Should You Talk To When Marriage Problems Start? - Question & Answer from the Locker Room w/ Jim Ramos EP 934
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2:57This is a question from the brotherhood in The Locker Room. Every man needs a locker room. Apply to join an exclusive brotherhood of like-minded men in The Locker Room, our monthly live Zoom Q&A call! We meet in the Locker Room once a month for community, fellowship, laughter, and to help each other find biblical answers to life's difficult questio…
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A private group has been meeting to discuss the future of Medicaid in Oregon.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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"Your Parenting Wins and Fails" w/ James Ramos: Unfiltered Truth from Jim's Oldest Son - Son Interview #2 EP 933
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46:32Would you be nervous to sit down with your grown child and ask what you got right—and where you blew it as a dad? Jim Ramos has shared openly about what he believes he did wrong as a father… but this time, you get to hear it straight from the son who lived it. In this unique series, Jim is bringing in each of his three sons to analyze the good, bad…
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Oregon is one of the highest users of SNAP in the country. Now that funding has been restored, we get a program check-in with Mark Edwards at OSU.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Young Indigenous kayakers paddle the Klamath River from source to sea after dam removal.
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9:23A group of young Indigenous kayakers set out to become the first to paddle the entire Klamath River, from source to sea, after the removal of four dams. Ranging from age 13-20, the youth dedicated years to training for the 300-mile, month-long journey. But for many, it was a journey generations in the making, as their relatives and communities had …
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Washington School for the Blind goalball players gear up for national competition
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The Books We're Reading Other Than the Bible
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31:30Send us a text This week, Steve, Adam and Kevin discuss the books they're currently reading, other than the Bible, and why. Links Sovereign Shores Baptist Church SSBC.LIFEBy Rodney Buse, Dr. Steve Roby, Pastor Adam Rastetter, Dr. Kevin Newman,
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Boys volleyball becomes Oregon’s newest high school sport
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3:58Central Oregon is a hotspot for a sport that boosters credit with drawing new and diverse playersBy Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Marriage Connection Secrets from Genesis 2 (Guardrail #3) - Message at the MAG EP 932
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29:12Is the grass really greener on the other side? Or is it time to water the lawn God's already given you? In this weeks message from Jim Ramos, discover Guardrail #3 from his upcoming book, Guardrails: 10 Boundaries for an Unbreakable Marriage — how to stay emotionally connected to your bride and avoid the subtle drift that destroys marriages. Jim un…
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The 25 Restaurants that have shaped Portland over the last 25 years.
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7:54It may be hard to believe, but 25 years ago, Portland was not a food city. So how then did it become the culinary juggernaut it is today? That was the question Portland Monthly set out to answer in their latest issue which took a deep dive into the 25 restaurants that shaped the last 25 years of Portland's food scene.…
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85. Exploring Five Key Southern Rhône Crus: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Lirac, and Tavel
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12:26Resources & Links Newsletter Sign-Up: www.wineeducate.com/newsletter-signup Receive weekly Level 2 quizzes, Level 3 essay questions, study tips, and podcast updates. How to Contact Us Email: [email protected] Website: www.wineeducate.com Episode Overview In today's episode, Joanne wraps up the Rhône series with a deep dive into the Southern Rh…
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REBOOT: Living with Passion w/ Wess Stafford
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57:52Life is too short to live it without purpose. Wess Stafford has an amazing story and a challenging message for us all! Dr. Wess Stafford, President Emeritus of Compassion International, is an internationally recognized advocate for children in poverty. Wess' life experiences have uniquely prepared him for this role. With earned undergraduate degree…
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3 Steps to Master Your Mind (Max Lucado's Method) - Equipping Men in Ten EP 930
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10:00Do your thoughts ever get the best of you? What if you could finally take control of your mind instead of letting it control you? In this Equipping Men in 10 episode, Jim Ramos breaks down three practical ways to tame your thoughts—inspired by Max Lucado's book Tame Your Thoughts. The goal: to help men learn how to stop destructive thinking before …
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College program for migrant students loses federal funding
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4:35The College Access Migrant Program helped create pathways for students across the Northwest to enroll in higher education institutions.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Changing Climate, Changing Migration: The Young Lives Uprooted by Climate Change
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27:01Children are especially vulnerable to displacement linked to climate change. Each year, millions of young people are displaced by weather-related disasters, as schools and other services break down and adults send children away to find safety. Forced from their homes, children often face new challenges, including being unable to access education or…
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A 2025 check in with Oregon’s ambitious education goal, 40-40-20
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4:42A 2025 check in with Oregon’s ambitious education goal, 40-40-20By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Viewer Questions - Canonization and the Catholic Bible
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26:58Send us a text This week, Steve, Kevin and Adam tackle a viewer question on the canonization of Scripture and why the Catholic Bible has more books. Links Sovereign Shores Baptist Church SSBC.LIFEBy Rodney Buse, Dr. Steve Roby, Pastor Adam Rastetter, Dr. Kevin Newman,
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In this episode, we feature Timothy Snyder as part of a Literary Arts Special Event at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Oregon’s fledgling olive industry celebrates ‘Olio Nuovo Festival’ throughout November
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4:49Oregon is on the northern edge of where olives can grow. But the state’s olive oil sector is beginning to establish itself, and Willamette Valley farmers are celebrating this year’s olive oil pressing.By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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Federal judge prohibits Trump from deploying National Guard to Portland
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4:28In her ruling, U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut found President Trump “did not have a lawful basis to federalize the National Guard.”By Oregon Public Broadcasting
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