Best Wayne A Conrad Podcasts (2025)

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Clifford Irving: The Howard Hughes Hoax | 191 52:43

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In the early 1970s, struggling author Clifford Irving tries to escape obscurity by writing a tell-all biography of the famously unreachable Howard Hughes. The catch? Clifford has never spoken to Howard and doesn’t have access to him. He proceeds anyway, betting that Howard’s reclusive nature will keep him from coming forward and debunking the book.…

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The Greatest Commandment According to Jesus 18:14

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Send us a text The Apostle John in his first letter writes some intriguing words, "Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word that you have heard. At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing to you, which is true in him and in you." The old co…

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How the Ontario Provincial Police Supports Their People 42:21

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How the Ontario Provincial Police Supports Their People: How Ontario Built One of the Most Comprehensive First Responder Wellness Systems in North America Guest: Rob Jamieson, Retired OPP Sergeant & Former President, Ontario Provincial Police AssociationHost: Conrad Weaver Episode Overview This powerful and far-reaching conversation with retired On…

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Alan Todd May: Black Gold, Red Flags | 190 52:35

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Alan Todd May used a potent mix of Southern charm, audacious lies, and fake identities to steal millions and bankroll his fantasy life as a wealthy Texas oil man. When the authorities finally catch on, May doesn’t just surrender – he stages his most outrageous con yet: a prison escape. On the run, he reinvents himself once again, and settles into F…

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Thanksgiving Roots 11:33

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Send us a text Thanksgiving Day as a national holiday in America dates back to 1863 when President Abraham Lincoln proclaim the 4th Thursday in November a yearly day of thanks. "It has seemed to me fit and proper that they should be solemnly, reverently, and gratefully acknowledged as with one heart and one voice by the whole American people. I do,…

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Listen Now: Business Wars | The Race to Ozempic 4:03

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Business is war. Sometimes the prize is your wallet or your attention. Sometimes, it’s just the fun of beating the other guy. The outcome of these battles shapes what we buy and how we live. Business Wars gives you the unauthorized, real story of what drives these companies and their leaders, innovators, investors and executives to new heights -- o…

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Gratitude is the Secret Sauce - Conrad Weaver 11:39

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DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER FOR THE FIRST RESPONDER LEADERSHIP MASTERMIND PREVIEW: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gIe-71MeQ_62NOI2PMP8Eg#/registration Gratitude is the Secret Sauce - Conrad Weaver In this heartfelt Thanksgiving edition of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, host Conrad Weaver pauses to express deep gratitude to the first r…

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Studio 54: Tax Evasion! At the Disco | 189 54:32

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In the 1970s, Studio 54 stood as the ultimate temple of disco, decadence, and hedonism. Lifelong friends and business partners Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager curated a coveted guest list, deciding who slipped past the velvet rope into a celebrity-studded playground that attracted everyone from Cher to Truman Capote to Imelda Marcos. But while Steve …

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Are YOU a High Road Leader? 4:04

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Here's what Conrad has been thinking about recently, today on the Friday Five... High Road Leaders choose Character over Comfort. Order High Road Leadership here. Register for the First Responder Leadership Mastermind Preview here. Connect with Conrad: 💻 firstresponderwellnesspodcast.com 🎥 Follow on YouTube & TikTok for challenge updates 💬 Share yo…

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How to Relieve Stress in One Minute with Marie Matteson 38:05

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Click here to register for the FREE First Responder Leadership Mastermind Preview. How to Relieve Stress in One Minute: A Practical Tool for First Responders with Marie Matteson Guest: Marie Matteson, MS – Former Volunteer EMT, Medical Massage Therapist, Stress & Emotion Regulation Specialist, Author of One Minute Stress Release Episode Description…

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Being Truthful About God and Sin 18:31

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Send us a text The main idea that drives the Apostle John's first letter is fellowship with God. He makes this clear when he starts his letter. "What we have seen and heard we also declare to you, so that you may also have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. 1 John 1:3 He then addresses t…

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Rick & Rosario Ames: The Spy Who Told Too Much | 188 54:17

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At the CIA, Rick Ames had a reputation as a middling agent with a drinking problem and a knack for skating by. But despite poor performance reviews, Rick just kept failing up. As he landed bigger and better assignments, he saw an opportunity to turn his access to Soviet-era secrets into cold, hard cash. For nearly a decade he sold classified intell…

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107 - Small Deposits, Big Returns - Andy Wilson 58:33

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Click here to register for the FREE First Responder Leadership Mastermind Preview. EPISODE 107 Small Deposits, Big Returns: A Realistic Wellness Plan for Agencies - Andy Wilson Director Andy Wilson, Ohio’s Director of Public Safety, joins Conrad Weaver to talk frankly about the human cost of public safety work and what leaders must do to protect th…

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It All Begins with God 15:20

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Send us a text The Christian message and life begins not with man, humanity, but with the being of God himself. In fact the Apostle John begins with the One who was in the beginning and with whom he had had physical emotional connection. He is writing about the incarnation of the Word in the person of Jesus the Christ. John's letter to the churches…

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New Season: ‘Tis The Grinch Holiday Podcast 6:20

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Grinch is back and jollier than NEVER! Whoville’s sassiest late-night talk show host returns for season 3 with more sharp-tongued monologues about everything nipping at his nose this holiday season, his signature brand of merry mischief, and a fete of festive banter, determined to charm a sleigh-full of A-list guests into admitting that Christmas m…

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ENCORE: Mike Milken: When Junk Was King | 187 1:06:26

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We’ll be back next week with a brand new episode. In the meantime, we’re taking you back to the 1980s – a time of greed, glamour, and Wall Street excess – and revisiting the story of the “Junk Bond King,” Michael Milken. In the early 80s, Michael Milken pioneered a novel way to finance companies that traditional investors normally wouldn’t touch. H…

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Friday Five - Above Average: Choosing to Rise Beyond Mediocrity 4:37

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In this Friday Five episode, host Conrad Weaver reflects on what it means to live an “above average” life. He shares why he takes on monthly challenges—like daily pushups and Bible reading—not just to test his limits, but to cultivate habits that help him grow personally and professionally. Conrad reminds us that achieving our goals requires more t…

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John's Pastoral Letter 16:41

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Send us a text John the Apostle was the youngest of Jesus' apostles and he had a unique relationship with the Lord Jesus. Both his gospel testimony and his letters to the churches convey a warm pastoral heart of loving care for the Lord's people. One thing I value in his writings is his stated purpose for writing. In his gospel he states, " Now Jes…

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ENCORE: Bob Menendez: Bad Romance Part 2 | 186 35:25

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Senator Bob Menendez and his wife have just been indicted for wheeling and dealing with the government of Egypt, along with many other crimes. In a bid to save his career, Bob throws his co-conspirators under the bus—including his wife, Nadine. But after decades avoiding consequences, Bob faces a mountain of evidence in court. He’s about to go from…

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106 - Do Plant-Based Medicines Work? - Todd Youngblood 42:17

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Title: Do Plant-Based Medicines Work? with Todd Youngblood Guest: Todd Youngblood, Co-Founder of Pneumogladius Host: Conrad Weaver, First Responder Wellness Podcast In this episode, Conrad Weaver sits down with Todd Youngblood, co-founder of Pneuma Gladius, a company dedicated to expanding access to plant-based medicines for mental health treatment…

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ENCORE: Bob Menendez: Bad Romance Part 1 | 185 46:07

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We’ll be back in two weeks with all-new Scamfluencers episodes. In the meantime, we’re revisiting a political scandal that’s been back in the headlines recently – and we’ve added some updates since this story first aired. Bob Menendez rode an anti-corruption reputation to the highest levels of the New Jersey political machine. But as he ascends to …

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Reformation- New Testament Worship 17:54

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Send us a text The various Reformers during the Protestant Reformation restored New Testament worship emphasis especially the centrality of the Bible in the language of the people. Preaching and the public reading of the Scriptures was the focus in the services. They looked to such Bible passages as John 4:24 and Phillippians 3:3; 1 Corinthians 14:…

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105 - You Can't Delegate Wellness - Chief Maggie DeBoard (Ret.) 41:09

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105 - You Can't Delegate Wellness - Chief Maggie DeBoard (Ret.) In this episode of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, host Conrad Weaver welcomes retired Chief Maggie (of a local law enforcement agency in Virginia) who spent 38 years in the field—26 in a large agency and 13 leading a mid‑sized one. Now in retirement she heads the Foundation for …

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Reformation Issues- Worship No Idols 18:25

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Send us a text There are a number of very important issues that were addressed by the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century. Among them is the recovery of biblical spiritual worship offered to God alone. How we worship must be in accordance with God's special revelation first to Israel under Moses and then to the fullness of truth given in the…

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Natalie Cochran: The Pharmacist Femme Fatale Part 2 | 184 49:45

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When her Ponzi scheme starts to crumble – and her husband dies under mysterious circumstances – Natalie Cochran plays the perfect victim: a widowed mother of two, supposedly battling cancer while grieving her sudden loss. But behind her tears is a master manipulator. And soon, Natalie will face questions she can’t lie her way out of – from federal …

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Friday Five with Conrad - October 24 4:41

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🎙️ Friday Five with Conrad Weaver A Short Podcast from the First Responder Wellness PodcastTM Welcome to Friday Five with Conrad Weaver — a quick, five-minute boost to wrap up your week with inspiration, insight, and ideas. Each Friday, I’ll share things that are shaping my world: Projects I’m working on in film, podcasting, and first responder wel…

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104 - I Didn't Find Healing, it Found Me - Jon Vargas 39:48

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Episode Title: “I Didn't Find Healing, It Found Me" with Jon Vargas Guest: Jon Vargas, Firefighter (LAFD Station 92, West LA) & Host of GRAB LIVES podcast Host: Conrad Weaver Firefighter Jon Vargas (LAFD, Station 92) joins host Conrad Weaver to share his raw journey through burnout, traumatic injury, and recovery. After a head trauma left his nervo…

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Glory to God Alone 15:58

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Send us a text Some of the great truths recovered at the Protestant Reformation are summarized in some slogans first enumerated as a list in the mid-20th century as the Five Solas. Although the phrase Soli Deo Gloria seems like an outliner it actually moves to the heart of the recovery of the great truth that God alone is the Savior of sinners. Pau…

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God Alone Be Glorified 48:43

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Send us a text A Reformation Sunday sermon on the Sola - Soli Deo Gloria. Ephesians 3 contains Paul's prayer for believers to glorify God. The church is theater in which the glory of God in salvation and worship is to be displayed. A major concern at the time of the Protestant Reformation was the diversion of the glory of God to idols and ceremonie…

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Natalie Cochran: The Pharmacist Femme Fatale Part 1 | 183 46:47

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Natalie Cochran seems to have it all: a stable career as a pharmacist, a loving husband, and two kids. But when she ditches her job to become a “government contractor” – and suddenly starts raking in cash – her life starts looking a little too good to be true. Behind the scenes, Natalie is running an elaborate con: one with fake government contract…

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Oct. 17 - Friday Five with Conrad Weaver 8:00

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Friday Five with Conrad Weaver is a short version of the First Responder Wellness Podcast. On this show I give you a quick overview of what I'm learning, reading, or thinking about this week. Thanks for listening. Conrad Weaver +++++ FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS PODCAST Order the PTSD911 Film and Educational Toolkit here: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolk…

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103 - Carrying Too Much with Dennis Carradin 43:58

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In this episode of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, Conrad Weaver sits down with Dennis Carradin, a board‑certified trauma expert, counselor, former volunteer firefighter/EMT, and founder of the Trauma Survivors Foundation. Dennis shares his journey into trauma therapy, the realities first responders face, and how poorly understood the psychol…

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Our Perfect Mediator- Jesus Christ 54:48

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Send us a text This podcast is of this past Sunday. I was not sure I would be preaching after a medical crisis on Thursday into Friday but God gave me strength. Ordinarly I just post podcast but this is a full sermon on Jesus Christ as our perfect and one Mediator between God and humanity. The concept of his unique person that qualifies him to be t…

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Mark Hofmann: The Mormon Murderer | 182 53:12

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Mark Hofmann, a lifelong Mormon, skyrockets to local fame by uncovering “historical” documents that challenge core LDS Church narratives. He sells the documents to the church, claiming he’s protecting it from scandal—but the truth is much darker. The documents are forgeries, and Mark is a closet atheist and master con artist. And when his double li…

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Ways to Extol God the King 26:59

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Send us a text David in Psalm 145 tells us the greatness of God by declaring what he is and what he has done. By example he shows how to praise God the King. However, he goes further by speaking at the beginning of the psalm of he various ways he intents to lift up the Name of God. Listen for the various ways he is extolling God and we can join him…

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102 Finding Rest: Healing the Spirit, Soul, and Body of First Responders 38:14

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Imelda Marcos: The First Lady of Excess Part 2 | 181 46:03

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After declaring martial law in 1972, Ferdinand Marcos cemented his dictatorship over the Philippines – jailing opponents, silencing dissent, and amassing untold wealth with his wife, Imelda. But as the country’s economy buckled, the Filipino people pushed back through protests, lawsuits, and international pressure. When Ferdinand’s health starts to…

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Friday Five with Conrad - October 3 5:20

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🎙️ Friday Five with Conrad Weaver A Short Podcast from the First Responder Wellness PodcastTM Welcome to Friday Five with Conrad Weaver — a quick, five-minute boost to wrap up your week with inspiration, insight, and ideas. Each Friday, I’ll share things that are shaping my world: Projects I’m working on in film, podcasting, and first responder wel…

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101 - Real Surgeons Don't Cry? - with Dr. Marvin Wayne 37:19

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Schedule a call to host a screening: https://ptsd911movie.com/screenings 101 - Real Surgeons Don't Cry? - with Dr. Marvin Wayne In this episode, Conrad Weaver talks with Dr. Marvin Wayne, a trauma surgeon, Vietnam veteran, and internationally recognized EMS leader. Dr. Wayne shares his remarkable journey—from growing up in Detroit, navigating rejec…

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The Praiseworthiness of God 14:00

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Send us a text David composed a hymn, a song, extolling the greatness of God in the revelation of his nature, his character displayed in his grace to us. Psalm 145:3 Great is YHWH (Yahweh) and greatly to be praised. Bible Insights with Wayne Conrad Contact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228 email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conrad gsccdallas@gmai…

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Imelda Marcos: The First Lady of Excess Part 1 | 180 46:47

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Imelda Marcos - the former beauty queen turned First Lady of the Philippines – was as famous for her 1,000 pairs of shoes and jawbreaker-sized diamonds as she was infamous for the fortune that she and her husband, President Ferdinand Marcos, stole from their country. While Imelda jet-setted around the globe on the public dime, ordinary Filipinos st…

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The Use of Psalms in Christian Worship 12:00

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Send us a text Paul writes in Colossians 3:16, Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. These words address participation in Christian assembly and tells us to use Psalms. We should read them, pray th…

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100 - Part 2: Finding Faith Healing and Purpose with Matty Fiorenza 26:57

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Episode 100 – Part 2: Finding Faith Healing and Purpose with Matty Fiorenza In part two of our 100th episode celebration, Conrad Weaver reconnects with firefighter Matthew (Matty) Fiorenza, one of the central voices from the documentary PTSD9-1-1. Matty opens up about life since the film’s release—the ups and downs of recovery, his faith journey, b…

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100 - Part 1: Courage and Recovery with Desireé Palmer 31:26

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Episode 100 – Part 1: Courage and Recovery with Desireé Palmer In this milestone 100th episode of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, host Conrad Weaver reconnects with retired police officer Desireé Palmer, whose powerful story was featured in the award-winning documentary PTSD9-1-1. In the film, Desireé was shown in the middle of her struggle w…

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Wayne LaPierre: America’s Hired (and Fired) Gun | 179 49:09

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Wayne LaPierre spent decades at the helm of the National Rifle Association, transforming it into one of the most powerful lobbying groups in America. But behind his carefully crafted image as a gun-toting cowboy was a man who barely knew how to fire a weapon. LaPierre’s true loyalty was never to guns—or even to the NRA—but to himself. He raised mil…

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Andrew Caspersen: Rich People Problems | 178 53:48

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Andrew Caspersen seemed to have it all: Ivy League credentials, athletic talent and a trust fund that fueled his reputation as a rising star in finance. But behind his polished image was a spiral of drinking, gambling, and reckless bets on the stock market. Soon, his risky trades won’t just drain his own fortune – they’ll cost his friends and famil…

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Friday Five with Conrad Weaver - Sept 19 5:18

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🎙️ Friday Five with Conrad Weaver A Short Podcast from the First Responder Wellness PodcastTM Welcome to Friday Five with Conrad Weaver — a quick, five-minute boost to wrap up your week with inspiration, insight, and ideas. Each Friday, I’ll share five things that are shaping my world: Projects I’m working on in film, podcasting, and first responde…

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99 - Resilience isn’t a Personality Trait - With Dr. Stephanie Conn 47:39

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Episode Title: 99 - Resilience isn’t a Personality Trait - With Dr. Stephanie Conn Guest: Dr. Stephanie Conn, PhD, ABPP – Psychologist, Author, Former Officer Host: Conrad Weaver Episode Overview: In this episode, Conrad speaks with Dr. Stephanie Conn, a former police officer and dispatcher turned board-certified psychologist. Dr. Conn shares her i…

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Singing and the Lord’s Supper 22:26

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Send us a text The Lord's Supper , holy Communion is an integral part of Christian worship and the singing done at the Table should be rich in content filled with biblical orthodox teaching as well as praise and prayer. Jesus set the example at inaugural holy meal recorded in Matthew 26:30 and Mark 14:26. After singing a hymn (probably Psalm 118) t…

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Importance of Singing at Christian Baptism 13:19

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Send us a text The act of worship that is Christian baptism must contain the proclamation of the Word containing its institution and its meaning. A biblical way of enhance this service is to sing Christ centered gospel focused hymns expressing Biblical truth to both the one being baptized and the body of worshippers participating in this gospel ord…