Best Frontline Community Churchs Podcasts (2025)

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Where? (Your Frontline) 35:30

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“Where?” (Your Frontline) 1 Corinthians 7:17-24, Colossians 3:23 As “sent” people, God calls us to be a part of His mission by serving Him wherever we are and in whatever we do, on what some have called our “frontline.” Sent God has a Mission for you! We have a great God who has a mission to reach the people of this world and to care for them. The …

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Get Your Rocks Ready! 33:11

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Get Your Rocks Ready! with guest Preacher Lynn Hutton Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www.OrchardVentura.org Contact us at [email protected] Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190By Orchard Community Church

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The Future of Western Defense - Ukraine's Military Tech Revolution Part 2 25:30

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Listen to the 2nd part of this episode. Perry Boyle, Co-founder & CEO of MITS Capital, the no.1 private investor in Ukraine's defense. Following a 35-year career in investment banking and asset management, Perry set up MITS Capital to drive capital into Ukraine's domestic defense sector. Perry serves on several boards and advisory boards in the fie…

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But I Have Nothing to Offer (Wrong!) 34:13

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But I Have Nothing to Offer (Wrong!) Job 2:11, James 1:19, 5:16, Romans 12:3-8, Acts 1:8 Pastor Matt Hoyt We sometimes resist our call as “sent” people because we falsely believe that we have nothing to offer, when in reality, we have a lot to offer. Sent God Has a Mission For You! We have a great God who has a mission to reach the people of this w…

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The Future of Western Defense - Ukraine's Military Tech Revolution Part 1 29:57

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For the next generation minimum, we will be looking back at these months and years to see how the new world of defense and security developed. And it's all happening in Ukraine - the center of Western defense. Meet the men at the forefront of this generational development in this podcast. Hear how they got inspired to develop Ukraine's no. 1 privat…

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Diplomacy in Historic and Turbulent times - A chat with the Greek Ambassador to Ukraine Alex Dimitrakopoulos 41:39

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An absolute pleasure to do this podcast with my good friend and like-minded individual with a passion for Ukraine, the Greek ambassador to Ukraine, Alexandros (Alex) Dimitrakopoulos. Pantelis Alexandros Dimitrakopoulos is the Greek Ambassador to Ukraine. He was appointed to the position and presented his credentials in September 2024. Prior to his …

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But Why? Part 2 - For You 32:21

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“But Why? Part 2” (For You) Matthew 20:25-28, John 14:15, John 13:15, Matthew 9:36, Ephesians 2:10 As “sent” people, God calls us to be a part of His mission in order to shape and grow our character, faith, and relationship with Him. ______________________________________________________________ Sent God has a Mission for you! We have a great God w…

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Getting into Putin’s mind – a Psychoanalytical Assessment of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine 44:24

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Why did Putin invade Ukraine? Typically the answer to this question relates to geopolitical or historical reasons. However, in this episode, we delve into Putin's psychology and fundamental personal motivations to understand his preoccupation with Ukraine and willingness to unleash horrific levels of violence, sending hundreds of thousands to their…

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But Why Part 1 (For Them) - Sent 33:28

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"But Why? Part 1 (For Them)” Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 25:40, 45 As “sent” people, God calls us to be a part of His mission to reach a broken and hurting world full of lost people who are far from Him. Sent God has Mission for you! We have a great God who has a mission to reach the people of this world and to care for them. The Bible itself is the s…

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Alaska and DC summits - what does it mean for Ukraine? 19:23

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A very eventful past few days - historic summits in Alaska and DC - and felt the need to give my brief analysis of what it means and where things stand. In short, not bad and could have been alot worse. Not to mention a shocking promise by Trump. Now let's see how Russia responds (can't imagine well!) To learn more, visit: https://ubn.network/ List…

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“Not Me!” (Yes, You!) 33:15

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“Not Me!” (Yes, You!) Mark 1:17, John 20:21, Ephesians 2:10 As people of faith, we are “sent” people. God has a mission to reach this world, and every one of us is called to be a part of it. Sent God has a Mission for you! We have a great God who has a mission to reach the people of this world and to care for them. The Bible itself is the story of …

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A chat on all things Ukraine with a Ukraine commentator and volunteer delivering aid to frontline communities 46:30

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Listen in to an informal chat on all things Ukraine - from the upcoming Trump-Putin summit in Alaska to China to Russian imperialism to the importance of Ukraine to US national security to helping frontline communities devastated by the war - with Yuri Boyechko, a Ukrainian native running an NGO since 2016. Yuri Boyechko, Founder & CEO at Hope For …

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Sharing - Discipleship 36:06

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“Knowing” Philippians 3:7-11, John 14:7, 1 John 5:11, Mark 1:15 Being a disciple of Jesus means not just knowing about Him, but also knowing and having a personal relationship with Him. Discipleship What it Means to Follow Jesus Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www.OrchardVentura.org Contact us at [email protected] …

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China and the War in Ukraine: How will China's role evolve now that Trump is targeting Beijing? 53:46

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Can Trump get China to stop supporting Russia? How will the trade war with the US develop? Will China lead an axis of authoritarian regimes against the West? Has Beijing become more supportive of Russia lately? Will China be emboldened or deterred from invading Taiwan from the War in Ukraine? To answer these questions and more I spoke with former c…

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Being - Discipleship 31:30

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“Being” Luke 10:38-42, John 14:4, Matthew 6:5-7 Being a disciple of Jesus means seeking to grow spiritually and in our character throughout our lives, becoming more and more like Jesus. Discipleship What it Means to Follow Jesus Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www.OrchardVentura.org Contact us at [email protected] …

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Trump's trade wars and how they help Ukraine 37:42

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How will Trump's trade wars impact the War in Ukraine? What does the trade deal between the US and Europe mean for Ukraine? What about US-China trade relations and potential US secondary sanctions? And what happens to the dollar and euro? To answer these questions, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Michael Strain, a globally renowned macroeco…

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Doing - Discipleship 33:07

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Doing James 2:14-19, John 15:14, Ephesians 2:10 Being a disciple of Jesus means putting our faith in Him into action and seeking to live it. True faith is manifested in our actions. Discipleship What it Means to Follow Jesus Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www.OrchardVentura.org Contact us at [email protected] Orch…

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Knowing - Discipleship 35:48

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Knowing Philippians 3:7-11, John 14:7, 1 John 5:11, Mark 1:15 Being a disciple of Jesus means not just knowing about Him, but also knowing and having a personal relationship with Him. Discipleship What it Means to Follow Jesus Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www.OrchardVentura.org Contact us at [email protected] Or…

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The Russian Orthodox Church and its hybrid war against Ukraine 35:08

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Did you know the head of the Russian Orthodox Church is a former KGB agent and multimillionaire who made his money in smuggling? Or that its priests routinely bless the missiles, drones, and weapons used against innocent Ukrainian civilians everyday? Even other Orthodox Church leaders, not to mention Pope Francis and Pope Leo, have condemned the Ru…

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The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard - The Parables of Jesus 39:01

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The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard Matthew 20:1-16 Guest Preacher: Josh Matthews Our preacher this morning is Josh Matthews. Josh grew up at Orchard and has preached here many times. He will be filling in for Matt while he is on Sabbatical. However, since Josh serves a church in Garden Grove he will only be with us on a few Sundays. We are …

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Should the US support Ukraine? Hear the answer from a veteran, a conservative, and Trump supporter 48:40

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It's an unfortunate reality but its true: the primary obstacle in US politics today to supporting Ukraine comes from the Republican Party. It's been strange to see the party of Reagan hesitant to stand up to Russia and support a democratic ally in its quest for freedom. Why is that? And ultimately should the US support Ukraine? To answer these ques…

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The Parable of the Sower - The Parables of Jesus 38:28

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The Parable of the Sower Mark 4:1-9 Guest Preacher: Charlie Little Charlie is a retired ECO pastor who served the Templeton Presbyterian church for many years and recently served as the transitional pastor at Orcutt Presbyterian Church. The Parables of Jesus Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his follow…

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What's it like being an ambassador in Ukraine during the war? A chat with Canadian Ambassador to Ukraine Natalka Cmoc 43:07

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Not many people know Canada has one of the largest Ukrainian populations abroad. And this fact has helped make Canada one of the most supportive countries of Ukraine in the Western world. To understand the strong level of engagement Canada has here on the ground in Ukraine, I had the pleasure of having a very engaging discussion with Canadian Ambas…

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What's Next - VBS Sunday 19:28

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What's Next? Luke 5:1-11 VBS Sunday Guest Preacher: Melinda Hoyt Orchard Community Church 8180 Telephone Rd Ventura CA 93004 www.OrchardVentura.org Contact us at [email protected] Orchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190By Orchard Community Church

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"No, Russia is Not Winning" - A chat with 4 Star General and NATO's former Supreme Allied Commander Philip Breedlove 33:30

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In this episode, I had the great honor of interviewing 4-Star US General Philip Breedlove, former Supreme Allied Commander Europe of NATO. General Philip Breedlove, a retired four-star general in the United States Air Force who served as the commander of U.S. European Command, as well as the 17th Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) of NATO All…

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The Parable of the Unhelpful Neighbor, the Unjust Judge, and the Pharisee - The Parables of Jesus 24:15

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The Parable of the Unhelpful Neighbor, the Unjust Judge, and the Pharisee Luke 11:5-8, Luke 18:1-8, Luke 18:9-14 Guest Preacher: Wes Haystead The Parables of Jesus Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his followers and the people around him about the Kingdom of God and spiritual truths. Join us for this s…

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The Parable of the Prodigal Son - The Parables of Jesus 23:54

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The Parable of the Prodigal Son Luke 15:11-31 Guest Preacher: Rich Smith Rich is an Elder at Orchard and recently served as our Interim Youth Director. The Parables of Jesus Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his followers and the people around him about the Kingdom of God and spiritual truths. Join us …

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The Parable of the Unhelpful Neighbor - The Parables of Jesus 38:49

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The Parable of the Unhelpful Neighbor Luke 11:1-13 Guest Preacher: Saona Jackson Saona is an ECO pastor who serves on the ECO National staff working with ministry candidates. The Parables of Jesus Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his followers and the people around him about the Kingdom of God and spi…

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What about Ukraine's domestic defense production? A chat with Ukraine's head of the Defense Procurement Agency (DPA) 30:29

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There's alot of talk about Western military support to Ukraine, but what about Ukraine's own capabilities? To discuss that, I had on the show Arsen Zhumadilov, the head of the Defense Procurement Agency. Arsen discussed some critical developments in Ukraine's ability to defend itself - with a particular focus on drones - while focusing on how the p…

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The Parable of the Ten Servants - The Parables of Jesus 29:31

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The Parable of the Ten Servants Luke 19:11-27 Guest Preacher: Bruce Greenough Bruce is the Associate Pastor at our sister ECO church in town, Community Presbyterian Church. Bruce is an experienced pastor who has served several churches. The Parables of Jesus Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his follow…

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We've hit the inflection point: Trump has to make a decision on Ukraine. So now what happens? 58:50

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We've hit an inflection point in the so-called ceasefire talks: What will Trump do? "Walk away" as he has threatened, continue to provide some support to Ukraine, or even "arm Ukraine to the teeth" as he and others in his team have likewise threatened. Now that he has expressed some level of anger towards Putin just in the last few weeks, should we…

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The Parable of the Good Samaritan 31:45

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The Parable of the Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 Guest Preacher: Jim Witty Jim is an ordained Presbyterian minister and holds doctoral degrees in Psychology and Ministry. He is the founder and President of Care Corps International. Jim is a Trauma Specialist and has an extensive background in conflict management. He has served as a pastor, counselor…

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Heroic battles and horrific Russian war crimes - What happened in the first month of the war as Ukrainians defended Kyiv Part 2 28:15

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This is Part 2 of my interview with Svit, where we dive into exactly what happened in Bucha and Irpin—and uncover the real story behind the Ghost of Kyiv. If you haven’t already, make sure to listen to Part 1, where we explore the critical battles just north of Kyiv that helped save the city—and the country—during those pivotal early hours and days…

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Building to Withstand the Storm (The Parable of the Wise & Foolish Builders) - The Parables of Jesus 27:10

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Building to Withstand the Storm (The Parable of the Wise & Foolish Builders) Matthew 7:24-27 Guest Preacher: Lynn Hutton Our preacher this morning is our own Lynn Hutton. Lynn is an ordained minister with preaching experience. She serves Orchard as a part of our intercessory prayer ministry. The Parables of Jesus Jesus used parables, or short stori…

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Heroic battles and horrific Russian war crimes - What happened in the first month of the war as Ukrainians defended Kyiv Part 1 48:01

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Hostomel, Moschun, Bucha, Irpin - these suburbs just a few kilometers northwest of Kyiv have become known around the world given what happened there in the first month of the war. From the heroic battles defending Kyiv from the Russian invaders to the unspeakable war crimes the Russians committed, hear it all from a man dedicating his life to infor…

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The Parable of the Great Banquet - The Parables of Jesus 21:47

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The Parable of the Great Banquet Luke 14:15-24 Guest Preacher: Wes Haystead The Parables of Jesus Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his followers and the people around him about the Kingdom of God and spiritual truths. Join us for this series as Guest Preachers guide us through various parables. Orchar…

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A conversation with a Bucha survivor - from life under Russian occupation to living in Europe 46:01

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From Bucha to the Hague - hear the inspiring story of Yana Rudenko, a survivor of the Russian occupation in Bucha in February/March 2022, who then fled Ukraine and settled in The Hague, Netherlands. Understand what it's like to live under Russian occupation, no contact with the outside world, no internet or phone connection, no power, 24-hour marti…

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The Parable of the Lost Sheep - The Parables of Jesus 21:14

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The Parable of the Lost Sheep Guest Preacher: Melinda Hoyt The Parables of Jesus Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his followers and the people around him about the Kingdom of God and spiritual truths. Join us for this series as Guest Preachers guide us through various parables. Orchard Community Churc…

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He's back! A conversation with Marijn Markus about all things Ukraine, and much more 42:32

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Drones, Europe stepping up, Trump, ceasefire talks, George Orwell, why Trust is stranger than Fiction, the information war, the importance of the internet...we talked about nearly everything under the sun. My favorite quote - "Pacificism is a privilege" by a Bucha survivor commenting on the peaceniks in the West simply calling for "peace" at any co…

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Throw It All Away? (The Parable of the Weeds) - The Parables of Jesus 28:26

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Throw It All Away? (The Parable of the Weeds) Guest Preacher: Josh Matthews The Parables of Jesus Jesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his followers and the people around him about the Kingdom of God and spiritual truths. Join us for this series as Guest Preachers guide us through various parables. Orchar…

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The latest from the front - a conversation with a military expert 40:56

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What is the outlook for Russia's current offensive? Can the front be stabilized in the coming months? And if US support is stopped, what happens with Starlink and air defense? Will European support be adequate? Ukraine's own drones? In this episode, Pavlo Narozhnyi - a renowned Ukrainian military expert - shared stories from the frontlines in the w…

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I Am the Resurrection and the Life 29:53

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April 20 "I Am the Resurrection and the Life" Matthew 28:1-10 & John 11:21-44 When Jesus rose from the grave, He conquered sin and death, showing himself to be Lord over all, the one in whom we hope and who calms our fears. When Jesus called Himself "the resurrection and the life," He was responding to the death of Lazarus but also to the pain, dis…

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I Am the Vine 33:25

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April 13 "I Am the Vine" John 12:12-16, 15:1-8 On Palm Sunday, the crowds finally seemed to understand and embrace Jesus as the Messiah. Yet, within a week, the same crowds called for him to be crucified, revealing our fickle human nature. When Jesus calls himself "the true vine" and says that we are the branches, He also calls us to remain connect…

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Norway has $1.8 trillion in its Wealth Fund - will it give some to Ukraine? 53:08

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Will Norway tap its massive Sovereign Wealth Fund and provide Ukraine what's needed to win the war? Norway has enjoyed both higher volumes and prices of gas exports to Europe once Russia stopped sending gas to Europe in 2022. And as a founding NATO member with a border with Russia, Norway not only has the financial capacity to help Ukraine win the …

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I Am the Way, The Truth, And The Life 32:35

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April 6 "I Am the Way, The Truth, And The Life" John 14:1-14 We live in a world that tells us there are many ways, truths, and kinds of life and that they're all the same and equal. When Jesus calls himself "the way, the truth, and the life," He is saying that there are absolutes and that they are grounded in Him, the only one through whom salvatio…

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He signed up to be a Storm Trooper at the front 46:47

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Angel, soldier of the Ukraine Foreign Legion. Rest of his profile is unavailable in order to protect his and his family's identity. Storm troopers fulfill what are assuredly the most dangerous and difficult tasks of anybody in the military. And the survival rate is not good. What do they do exactly? What does a day look like for them? How do people…

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I Am the Good Shepherd 36:28

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March 30 "I Am the Good Shepherd" John 10:11-18 Sheep are vulnerable to predators and their own devices, such as getting lost. For these reasons, sheep thrive under the guidance and protection of their shepherd. The shepherd knows his sheep, and they know their shepherd. When Jesus calls himself "the good shepherd," He means that He knows us and wi…

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A conversation with Dr. Radchenko on the ongoing talks 32:55

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Please note that this episode was recorded on Saturday March 22, before ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia As we enter talks between the US, Russia, and Ukraine (potentially among others), its worth stepping back and understanding the historical approach to talks by the Kremlin as well as the White House. What are some of the major continuities in for…

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I Am the Gate 35:33

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March 23 "I Am the Gate" John 10:1-10 We tend to think of gates and doors as things that keep people out, but they're also things that can let people in. When Jesus calls himself "the gate," He means not only is He the door to salvation, but also the door to being filled with new life here and now. "I Am" Lent is the season of preparation for Easte…

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What happens to NATO, Europe, and Ukraine? A conversation with the Former Deputy Allied Commander of NATO 34:33

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Please note that this was recorded on Tuesday evening, March 18 Kyiv time, so events could have developed significantly by the time of publication. Is NATO dead? Will Russia honor the ceasefire and work towards peace? Is Putin playing Trump? Can Europe protect Ukraine without the US? These are the questions of the day and the answers will define th…