Best Merciful Servant Podcasts (2025)

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455 - The Bone Wars 2:16:58

12h ago2:16:58

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The Bone Wars, also known as the Great Dinosaur Rush, is what a period of intense fossil hunting in the late 19th century came to be called, thanks primarily to the intense and bitter rivalry between two of America's most prominent early paleontologists, Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh. These two men, who started out as friends, would…

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Psalms | Questions on the Sons of Korah in Psalm 42, the Holy Spirit in Psalm 51, Psalm 82 and Psalm 137 | with Dr. Joshua Farris 45:39

12h ago45:39

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In this episode, we will discuss the book of Psalms with questions on the Sons of Korah in Psalm 42, the Holy Spirit in Psalm 51, Psalm 82, and Psalm 137. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Joshua Farris to get your questions answered! To check out Dr. Farris’ resources mentioned in this episode, visit: An Introduction to Theological Ant…

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Pöpe Möde! 49:40

2d ago49:40

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It isn't every day that you get a new Pope, and it has NEVER been the day you get an American one--until now! We take a break from our regularly scheduled series to talk about our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, not only our first impressions of his Papacy, but also pointing out that, by paying special attention to the Holy Father's fresh words, we …

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The Unwavering Mercy of God: Mercy when you're Broken 27:14

6d ago27:14

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God's mercy changes everything about us and makes us more like Him.By Beech Haven Church

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454 - The Light of the World Sex Cult 2:49:39

8d ago2:49:39

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Have you ever heard of La Luz Del Mundo? a.k.a., LLDM? a.k.a., The Church of the Living God, Pillar and Support of Truth The Light of the World? Naasón Joaquín García, the leader of this church based in Guadalajara, Mexico (that some estimates claim has up to seven million members worldwide) is currently in prison after being found guilty of three …

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The Medium is the Council: A Media-Techno Lens on Vatican II, Pt. 4 50:18

10d ago50:18

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WE HAVE A POPE! Pray for Leo XIV. Also, we have a new episode in our sub series of a sub series of our larger series on Religion, technology, and communication. This time, we look into Dei Verbum, a natural place to talk about Mediums, Messages, Tradition, and Revelation!https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-…

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Short Suck #33 - The Great Race of Mercy 50:47

11d ago50:47

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Remember when a bunch of dogs saved hundreds of human’s lives in Alaska a century ago? In January of 1925, diphtheria, a deadly disease, swept through the village Nome, Alaska… killing multiple children. The town was frozen in for the winter. No roads in or out. No ships able to break through the ice in the sea around it. No planes able to fly thro…

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453 - The House of Horrors Killer Gary Heidnik 2:17:06

15d ago2:17:06

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Ever heard of Gary Heidnik? Pop culture wise, he's made a much bigger impact than most murderers, but few seem to know his story. This literal genius, who was also schizophrenic, joined the army, became a nurse, made hundreds of thousands of dollars in the stock market, crushed whatever college courses he took, formed his own successful church, and…

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Psalms | Questions on the book’s structure, lamenting, and prayers for judgement | with Dr. Joshua Farris 52:27

14d ago52:27

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In this episode, we will discuss the book of Psalms with questions on the book’s overall structure, the proper way to lament, and why there are so many prayers for judgment. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Joshua Farris to get your questions answered! To check out Dr. Farris’ resources mentioned in this episode, visit: An Introduction…

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The Unwavering Mercy of God: Mercy when you've Bottomed 33:00

14d ago33:00

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When we hit rock bottom and nowhere else to run, God runs toward us.By Beech Haven Church

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The Medium is the Council: A Media-Techno Lens on Vatican II, Pt. 3 50:18

16d ago50:18

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Inception-like, our sub series of a sub series of our larger series on Religion, technology, and communication keeps trucking. We are finishing our thoughts regarding the document on the Liturgy, SACROSANCTUM CONCILIUM (https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19631204_sacrosanctum-concilium_en.html). W…

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452 - The Life and Works of Dr. Seuss 2:38:40

22d ago2:38:40

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You've undoubtably heard of Dr. Seuss. The author of The Cat in the Hat, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, Green Eggs and Ham, Horton Hears a Who! The Lorax, and so many other classic works of children's literature. But... how much do you know about Ted Geisel? Ted is the man behind the pseudonym, and he lived a very interesting life. And he wasn't …

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The Unwavering Mercy of God: Unwavering Mercy for All 31:00

21d ago31:00

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Everyone needs God's mercy, and no one is beyond it. Not pagans, prodigals, nor rebels. God has more ways of catching up to all of us than we have of running away from him.By Beech Haven Church

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Short Suck #32 - The Identical Deaths of the Identical Marcus Twins 54:31

25d ago54:31

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Would you choose to have an identical twin? Someone who looked so much like you, that even your own mother couldn’t always tell the two of you apart? Someone whom friends and even lovers couldn’t distinguish you from? Someone who experienced the world in a way so similar to your own, that no one else could ever possibly be able to relate to you qui…

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12 Minor Prophets | Questions on The Day of the Lord, Jonah, and Micah | with Dr. Beth Stovell 1:01:01

24d ago1:01:01

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In this episode, we will discuss the 12 Minor Prophets with questions centered around the meaning of the day of the Lord mentioned throughout the Minor Prophets, the book of Jonah, and the book of Micah. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Beth Stovell to get your questions answered! To check out Dr. Stovell’s resources mentioned in this …

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The Unwavering Hope of Jesus: Hope for the Dying 38:22

25d ago38:22

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Jesus is the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in him, even if he dies, will live. Everyone who lives and believes in him will never die. Do you believe this?By Beech Haven Church

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451 - Panic on the TV! Do Violent Movies Create Violent Children? 2:30:31

29d ago2:30:31

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Today we talk about moral panics. Specifically, the "Video Nasty" moral panic that happened in the UK in the early 1980s, and then again in the 1990s, when there was widespread fear that by kids watching horror movies with titles like Cannibal Holocaust, Flesh for Frankenstein, I Spit on Your Grave, and The Last House on the Left, they would litera…

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The Medium is the Council: A Media-Techno Lens on Vatican II, Pt. 2 50:08

1M ago50:08

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Our sub series in the over arching considerations of Religion, technology, and communication rolls on. We are thinking through the phenomenon of Vatican II through the lens of Religion and tech, and today we start chewing on the document on the Liturgy, SACROSANCTUM CONCILIUM (https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/document…

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The Unwavering Hope of Jesus: Jesus the Servant King 32:32

1M ago32:32

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Jesus Christ is not only our Servant King, He modeled a life of selfless service and calls us to do the same, no matter the cost. Eric OsuchBy Beech Haven Church

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450 - Serial Killer Pee Wee Gaskins: Meanest Man in America 2:42:45

1M ago2:42:45

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Pee Wee Gaskin's diminutive size of 5'2" tall and 130 pounds soaking wet didn't stop him from brutally killing at least eleven people, and possibly up to 105. The South Carolina serial killer murdered for a lot of reasons: revenge and personal vendettas, fits of rage, but mostly to satisfy a deep-rooted urge to rape, torture, and kill young women. …

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The Medium is the Council: A Media-Techno Lens on Vatican II, Pt. 1 50:25

1M ago50:25

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You know how we roll--we do things like make a sub-series within a larger meta-series. And so it has come to pass, dear listeners, that we are embarking on a multi-episode arc of exploring the seminal Second Vatican Council primarily through the lens of technology, and especially media technology, to consider the impact of the most talked about Cou…

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Short Suck #31 - Why Do We Do That? 47:05

1M ago47:05

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Today we're we’re gonna tackle a bunch of questions you never knew you needed answering, questions like: Why does the middle finger mean “fuck you”? Why do we blow out candles at birthday parties? Why do we cover our mouths when we yawn? And where does the whole making "bunny ears" with your fingers behind someone's head when they're getting their …

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The Unwavering Hope of Jesus: Hope for the Do-it-Yourself-er 37:11

1M ago37:11

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It takes self-awareness and humility to acknowledge when we can't do something on our own. Likewise, real life change is not something we can accomplish on our own. Only Jesus can do it in and through us.By Beech Haven Church

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12 Minor Prophets | Questions on Hosea and Zechariah | with Dr. Beth Stovell 56:39

1M ago56:39

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In this episode, we will discuss the 12 Minor Prophets with questions centered around things happening in the books of Hosea and Zechariah. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Beth Stovell to get your questions answered! To check out Dr. Stovell’s resources mentioned in this episode, visit: Podcast: https://bridgingtheology.com/ Book: htt…

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449 - Russia's Terrifying Cyberwar Against the West 2:58:27

1M ago2:58:27

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How much of what you read online has been planted there by Russian propagandists? How many times have you followed a social media account, or reposted information from an account, that's controlled by a Russian Troll Farm? How aware are you of Russia's ongoing (and shockingly successful) attempts to cripple and then topple America from within? This…

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A Good Iowa Is Hard To Find: An Interview With Katy Carl (On Flannery O'Connor) 48:46

1M ago48:46

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We have the great privilege of interviewing editor of Luminor, Word on Fire’s literary imprint. Author of As Earth Without Water and Fragile Objects, she serves as writer in residence at the University of St. Thomas-Houston, senior affiliate fellow of Penn’s Program for Research on Religion in Urban Civil Society, and editor emeritus of Dappled Thi…

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The Unwavering Hope of Jesus: Hope for the Vulnerable 39:56

2M ago39:56

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As the Gate and the Good Shepherd, Jesus shows that through him and him alone, believers find peace, provision, and eternal life, while being shielded from the dangers of sin and spiritual death.By Beech Haven Church

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448 - The Delphi Murders 2:18:19

2M ago2:18:19

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On the afternoon of February 13th, 2017, in the sleepy little 3000(ish) person town of Delphi, Indiana, two local junior high girls and best friends, 13-year-old Abigail Joyce Williams and 14-year-old Liberty Rose Lynn German, went missing nearing an abandoned bridge near the edge of town. Their bloody bodies would be found the next day, but their …

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Techno Round Up Pt5 Vatican Document On AI Take Three 03/29/25 50:02

2M ago50:02

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We wrap up talking about the Vatican Document on AI -- Complete the Trilogy and here the insights!Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson- Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen- Man Up! with Joe Stopulus- The Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo Bonner- The…

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Short Suck #30 - Sherlock Holmes and Spiritualism 47:14

2M ago47:14

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Today we take a peek at the interesting life of author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the man who invented the world's most famous and influential literary detective, Sherlock Holmes. However, Doyle was never really that interested in the fictional creation that made him famous. He was very interested, though, in spiritualism, and took part in hundreds of…

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Ezekiel | Questions on Ezekiel 18, 20, 28, and 37 | with Dr. Jason Gile 55:37

2M ago55:37

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In this episode, we will discuss the Book of Ezekiel with questions centered around things happening in Ezekiel chapters 18, 20, 28, and 37. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Jason Gile to get your questions answered! To check out Dr. Jason Gile’s resources mentioned in this episode, visit: Bio: https://www.seminary.edu/faculty/jason-gi…

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447 - Falun Gong: The Cult Behind The Epoch Times and Shen Yun 3:01:04

2M ago3:01:04

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Have you ever been to one of those Shen Yun traveling traditional Chinese dance performances? Have you ever seen one of their blitz marketing campaigns? What about the Epoch Times - is that where you or someone you know get their news? Did you know that both of these companies are directly connect to the Falun Gong, a strange cult that originated i…

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The Unwavering Hope of Jesus: Hope for the distraught 36:27

2M ago36:27

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When our hearts are troubled by life's challenges, Jesus offers a profound solution in John 14. Rather than placing our trust in unreliable sources like relationships, circumstances, or our own understanding, we're called to place our faith firmly in God. True peace comes not from controlling our situation, but from trusting in Jesus's completed wo…

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Techno Round Up Pt 4: Vatican Document on AI, Take Two! - 03/22/25 49:59

2M ago49:59

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We return once again in our Techno Round Up to the Vatican Document on Artificial Intelligence ANTIQUA ET NOVA (https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_ddf_doc_20250128_antiqua-et-nova_en.html). Showing that we are NOT robots, Bud takes important quotes from the Document and surprises Bo with them. Real human intelligen…

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Her Gates Will Never Be Shut 26:52

2M ago26:52

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Part 11 in "A Theology of the Least of These"

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446 - Who Was The Real Mr. Rogers? 2:15:13

2M ago2:15:13

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Today we examine the beloved host of the long-running children's television show, Mr Rogers' Neighborhood. Was Fred McFeely Rogers truly as wholesome as he seemed? Could anyone be that good? Or was it all just an act? When the cameras turned off, did a completely different emerge, and who was that person? Merch and more: www.badmagicproductions.com…

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The Unwavering Hope of Jesus: Hope for the Church-Goer 37:07

2M ago37:07

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Some find meaning in the traditions that point to Jesus but never believe in Jesus personally. To live this way is to live in darkness. Come to the Light. John 6By Beech Haven Church

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Marriage and Technology: A Preview of the Benedictine Conference - 03/15/2025 49:59

2M ago49:59

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Bud and Bo give a preview to the talks they will be giving at the Transforming Catholic Culture conference at Benedictine College in Atchinson, KS, on March 22nd. Marriage, tech, and little stories of how Bud and Bo ended up with their wives!Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magrude…

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Short Suck #29 - Luis Garavito: The World's Most Prolific Serial Killer 1:02:51

2M ago1:02:51

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Luis Alfredo Garavito Cubillos was a ruthless, sadistic Colombian rapist and serial killer who became known to the task force searching for him as… The Beast. This sadistic monster would be convicted of sexually torturing and murdering 142 boys. He would confess to 221 murders, and to raping another 200+ children. And after all that, he was nearly …

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The Unwavering Hope of Jesus: Hope for the Materialist 30:00

2M ago30:00

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Finding our life's meaning in material things never materializes. Jesus calls us to find our identity purpose in Him. John 6By Beech Haven Church

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No Body But Yours 32:06

2M ago32:06

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Part 10 in "A Theology of the Least of These"

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445 - Anders Breivik & the 2011 Neo-Nazi Norway Attacks 2:44:32

2M ago2:44:32

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On July 22nd, 2011, Norwegian alt-right gamer Anders Behring Breivik carried out the deadliest attack on Norwegian soil since WW2, when he detonated a car bomb in Oslo and then snuck onto the nearby island of Utoya and opened fire on a large group of teenagers attending a political summer camp. Why did he do this? And how was no one able to stop hi…

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Ezekiel | Questions on Ezekiel 11, 15, 17, and 19 | with Dr. Jason Gile 46:51

2M ago46:51

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In this episode, we will discuss the Book of Ezekiel and ask questions centered on events in chapters 11, 15, 17, and 19. Join Karla and Mike as they converse with Dr. Jason Gile to get your questions answered! To check out Dr. Jason Gile’s resources mentioned in this episode, visit: Bio: https://www.seminary.edu/faculty/jason-gile/ Book: https://a…

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Unwavering Hope for Athens: Our Strategy: Give and Go 29:11

3M ago29:11

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Be salty and stay lit so that the world may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:13-16By Beech Haven Church

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The Lynching Tree 28:20

3M ago28:20

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Part 9 in "A Theology of the Least of These"

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444 - Nelson Mandela: From Prisoner to President 2:26:22

3M ago2:26:22

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How much do you know about Nelson Mandela and South Africa's brutal, racially oppressive system of apartheid? Mandela became the first black president of South Africa in 1994, just four years after serving 27 years in prison for demanding equal rights for the black citizens of the predominantly black nation of South Africa. Mandela would do so much…

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Bo and Budd Supercuts! - 03/01/2025 51:05

3M ago51:05

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Iowa Catholic Radio Network Shows:- Be Not Afraid with Fr. PJ McManus- Catholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie Nelson- Making It Personal with Bishop William Joensen- Man Up! with Joe Stopulus- The Catholic Morning Show with Dr. Bo Bonner- The Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick Smith- The Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud Marr- F…

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Short Suck #28 - The Pirate Queen 50:03

3M ago50:03

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Ching Shih, born as Shi Yang, was quite possibly the most powerful pirate of all time. While famous UK pirates like Blackbeard, Black Bart, Calico Jack, Sir Francis Drake, or Captain Kidd get much more name recognition, none of them ever commanded a confederation of pirates up to 80,000 men strong, with around 2,000 ships. Learn some of the history…

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Episode #55: How Volunteers Impact Their Community ft. Jay Evans 23:34

3M ago23:34

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On today's podcast, our Manager of Volunteer Engagement joins us on the podcast and we talk about how you can volunteer at The Rescue Mission. We dive into the importance of volunteering and how it has the potential to change your life.By The Rescue Mission