Best Helotes Podcasts (2025)

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Reckless Love 2025 09 14 34:45

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This week, Pastor Will shares one of the most well-known parables in Luke's Gospel, the Parable of the Lost Sheep, and reflects on the reckless love of God. How might we emulate this type of love in our lives and in the life of our church? Scripture references: Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28; Psalm 14; and Luke 15:1-10 “YOUR GRACE IS ENOUGH” -- CCLI Song …

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OATL37: Chris Olsen!!! Music by Clint Maedgen! 1:59:27

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Obligations lives!!! (We were just on summer break.) Howie and Scully are back with special guest: influencer and French Quarter vintage clothing store owner Chris Olsen. He popped into the King Room to discuss his journey into French Quarter small business advocacy and beyond. He shares how growing up he developed a love for antiques from his fath…

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Called to Be Saved | Get in the Game 32:05

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By Gateway Fellowship Church

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It's a Lot to Ask 2025 09 07 31:30

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This week, Pastor Will reflects on the cost of discipleship from Luke 14:25-33. Jesus challenges us to count the costs of following him. Is the life of a disciple for everyone? Listen to hear how God speaks to us through the scriptures. Scripture references: Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 and Luke 14:25-33 “IF WE ARE THE BODY” -- CCLI Song # 4196589 | MarkHa…

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Episode #234 - Was The Parthenon Robbed? (Part I) 1:21:29

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The Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles, are some of the most controversial museum objects in the world. In the early 19th century the Scottish aristocrat Thomas Bruce, the seventh Earl of Elgin, used his position as Ambassador Extraordinary to the Ottoman Empire to gain access to Athens' historic acropolis and remove priceless wo…

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Called to Serve | Get in the Game 28:29

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By Gateway Fellowship Church

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Lord It's Hard to Be Humble 2025 08 31 36:35

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This week, Pastor Will shares from Luke 14:1 and 14:7-14. What seems like some advice on not embarrassing yourself at dinner parties turns out to be far more. Jesus uses a parable to show us how we should invite and make room for more people at our dinner tables and in our church. “GREAT ARE YOU LORD” -- CCLI Song # 6460220 | David Leonard | Jason …

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OFH Throwback - Episode #50 - Was There a Real Robin Hood? (Part II) 56:54

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In this throwback episode Sebastian takes you to the conclusion of this fan-favorite season 3 series. Almost as long as people have been telling stories about Robin Hood, historians have been trying to find the real person who inspired the legend. Over the centuries dozens of researchers have cooked up elaborate theories in an attempt to locate the…

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Called Off the Bench | Get in the Game 33:10

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By Gateway Fellowship Church

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OFH Throwback - Episode #49 - Was There a Real Robin Hood? (Part I) 1:02:18

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In this throwback episode Sebastian takes you back to this fan favorite episode from Season 3. Robin Hood is easily one of the most beloved characters in English storytelling. For centuries the forest outlaw has been the ultimate hero of the downtrodden. He steals from the rich, gives to the poor, and resists tyranny in all of its forms. But, is Ro…

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Doing the Best Right Thing 2025 08 24 40:52

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This week, Pastor Will shares from Luke 13:10-17. On the surface, this is a passage about healing on the sabbath, but it is about so much more. Listen to hear how God is in the rescuing business and how Jesus chooses people over rules. Scripture references: Jeremiah 1:4-10, Psalm 71:1-6, and Luke 13:10-17 “MY HOPE IS YOU” -- CCLI Song # 2373672 | B…

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The Community You Need | Circle Up 17:41

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By Gateway Fellowship Church

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Introducing: CONSPIRACY THEORIES, CULTS, AND CRIMES 5:06

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From Jonestown to Heaven’s Gate, to the Octopus Murders and the Waco Siege, the world is full of deception, manipulation, and destruction. Listen to Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes every Wednesday as we explore the real people at the center of the world’s most shocking secrets and nefarious organizations. Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crim…

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OFH Throwback - Episode #56 - Who Was Japan's Greatest Swordsman? (Part II) 1:07:56

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In this throwback episode Sebastian takes you back to the conclusion of one of OFH's most popular series. In classic samurai films the swordsman Miyamoto Musashi was always presented as rough but honourable. The real Musashi may have been considerably more complicated. If we look closely at some of the samurai’s most famous duels, we may find reaso…

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Isn't He the Prince of Peace? 2025 08 17 37:11

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This week's scripture reading is one of the most difficult texts in Luke's Gospel. Looking at chapter 12, starting with verse 49:32-40, Pastor Will helps us understand some deeply challenging words from Jesus. Scripture references: Jeremiah 23:23-29, Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19, and Luke 12:49-56. “SOUL ON FIRE” -- CCLI Song # 7032679 | Brenton Brown | Davi…

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Forgiveness | Circle Up 24:54

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By Gateway Fellowship Church

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Stay Alert! 2025 08 10 38:10

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This week's scripture reading is Luke 12:32-40. Pastor Will tackles another challenging passage in which Jesus tells us to stay alert. But what are we waiting for? And what does staying alert look like, especially in our busy lives and in a world full of distractions? Scripture references: Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 and Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23 “GOD OF THIS CITY…

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OFH Throwback - Episode #55 - Who Was Japan's Greatest Swordsman? (Part I) 1:07:05

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In this throwback episode Sebastian revisits an incredibly fun series from Season 3. The samurai swordsman Miyamoto Musashi is the archetypal lone-wolf warrior. Legend has it that in course of his life he fought over sixty duels and never once lost. His psychological strategies and unique two-sword fighting style made him one of the most famous mar…

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The Friend You Need | Circle Up 29:17

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By Gateway Fellowship Church

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It Is Well With My Soul 2025 08 03 41:28

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This week, Pastor Will preaches from Luke 12:13-21, in which Jesus shares a challenging parable about a rich man who decides to build new barns for his abundant crops. This story can help us move from a life that is focused on ourselves and our wants to a life focused on God. Scripture references: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23; Psalm 107:1-9; an…

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Be A Friend | Circle Up 31:12

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By Gateway Fellowship Church

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Don't Stop Praying 2025 07 27 43:26

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This week, Pastor Will leads us through Luke 11:1-13. In this text, Jesus offers his disciples and us a model for prayer with The Lord's Prayer. Jesus also shares a parable about persistence and reminds us, "Don't stop praying! Scripture references: Genesis 18:20-32; Psalm 85; and Luke 11:1-13 “GIVE US CLEAN HANDS” -- CCLI Song # 2060208 | Charlie …

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Episode #233 - Is The Wizard of Oz Secretly About American History? 1:23:15

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The beloved children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of OZ has been celebrated as the quintessential American fairytale. But, many believe that the book is more than just a pleasing adventure story for kids. It's been argued that hidden in the text is a subtle allegory that satirizes the politics of late 19th century America. Some believe that the aut…

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Win Souls | Run With The Wise 36:49

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By Gateway Fellowship Church

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Bonus Episode - Cuban Conspiracies and Schoolyard Chants 34:24

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In this Bonus Episode Sebastian answers questions from listeners about the recent series on President McKinley. He discusses the challenges associated with using a book written by Karl Rove, conspiracy theories around the destruction of the USS Maine, and the complicated political legacies of Theodore Roosevelt and Marc Hanna. One listeners also pr…

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Choosing the Better Part 2025 07 20 38:21

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This week, Pastor Will talks about the story of Mary and Martha, another all too familiar passage from Luke's Gospel. Listen as we try to discern the 'one thing' God is calling us to do as individuals and a church. Scripture references: Amos 8:1-12; Psalm 52; Luke 10:38-42 “WE FALL DOWN” -- CCLI Song # 2437367 | Chris Tomlin | © 1998 Rising Springs…

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The Wise Answer the Call | Run With the Wise 27:37

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By Gateway Fellowship Church

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Episode #232 - Why President McKinley? (Part III) 1:37:57

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It's impossible to assess the historical reputation of President William McKinley without tangling with the Spanish-American War. In this final part of the William McKinley trilogy Sebastian gets into the debate around what actually lead to the war. Could a war with Spain have been avoided? Was McKinley pushed into it by a manipulative American pre…

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Who Is My Neighbor 2025 07 13 41:29

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This week, Pastor Will talks about the Parable of the Good Samaritan, a story so familiar to Christians that many of us have trouble listening to it with fresh ears. However, there is still much to learn here about our neighbors and ourselves. Today's scripture references: Amos 7:7-17; Psalm 82; and Luke 10:25-37 “LOVE THE LORD” -- CCLI Song # 4572…

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Wisdom in God's Word | Run With the Wise 30:29

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By Gateway Fellowship Church

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Just One More Thing 2025 07 03 32:59

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We welcome our new pastor Rev. Will Rice! For those of you in our area, you are invited to come hear his sermons. 10:00 a.m. on Sundays. Today's scripture references: 1 John 3:18-19 and John 13:31-35 “LOVE OF GOD” -- CCLI Song # 7241154 | Benjamin Hastings | Brandon Lake | Cody Carnes | Phil Wickham | © Brandon Lake Music; Capitol CMG Paragon; Writ…

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Live Wise, Wise Guy | Run With the Wise 33:08

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By Gateway Fellowship Church

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Staying in the Covenant Life by God’s Grace 2025 06 29 26:16

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Scripture references: 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 Galatians 5:1, 13-25; and Luke 9:51-62. “YOU ARE WORTHY OF MY PRAISE” -- CCLI Song # 487976 | David Ruis | © 1991 Shade Tree Music; Universal Music -Brentwood Benson Publishing | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 2544867 "GO NOW IN PEACE" – …

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Episode #231 - Why President McKinley? (Part II) 1:21:00

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The 1896 election of William McKinley has been noted as an inflection point in American politics. But, historians are often conflicted about what story they want to tell. It could be seen as moment when Americans rejected a populist firebrand, critical of the wealthy and appealing to working class consciousness. It could also be seen as the moment …

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Craving Wisdom | Run With the Wise 33:33

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By Gateway Fellowship Church

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OATL36 - Sabine McCalla!!! Live Music from The Helots! 1:23:19

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Singer/Songwriter, BJ's Bartender and Bestie Sabine McCalla stops by the King Room to tell Scully and Howie about her new single that just dropped on Garhole Records and the upcoming full album release. She shares stories of growing up with Haitian activist parents, living in Africa for two years as a child, attending a service oriented university …

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Living the Covenant Lif in God's Grace 2025 06 22 30:27

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Today's sermon by J.B. Briggs. Scripture references: Luke 8:26-39 and 1 Kings 19:1-15 “HE IS EXALTED” -- CCLI Song # 17827 | Twila Paris | © 1985 Mountain Spring Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | Straightway Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI…

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How to Make Wise Decisions | Run With the Wise 28:06

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By Gateway Fellowship Church

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Come Holy Spirit So That . . . 2025 06 15 25:59

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HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! Scripture references: Psalm 8 and John 16:12-15 “FATHER’S EYES” -- CCLI Song # 19942 | Gary Winthur Chapman | © 1978 New Spring (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com | CCLI License # 2544867 "GO NOW IN PEACE" – Words by Nancy Pric…

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Episode #230 - Why President McKinley? (Part I) 1:27:50

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The 25th President of the United States, William McKinley, has recently been in the news. In the 2025 inaugural address it was announced that Alaska's highest peak would once again be known as Mt. McKinley to honour the former President, who was apparently a "great businessman" who made America "very rich." Like many, Sebastian found this newfound …

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Run With The Wise | Run With The Wise 34:03

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By Gateway Fellowship Church

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Living by the Spirit's Power 2025 06 08 24:54

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Scripture references: Romans 8:14-17, Acts 2:1-21, and John 14:8-17, 25-27 “HOLY GROUND (DUO)” – CCLI Song # 19526 | ChristopherBeatty | © 1982 Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) | Birdwing Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All …

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Bonus Episode - Selkies, Spectacles, and Satire 31:03

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In this Bonus Episode Sebastian takes questions about his recent exploration of mermaid mythology. He gets into the difference between Selkies and Mermaids, and wades into the murky waters of Scottish oral tradition. There is also some discussion of the 2012 hoax documentary Mermaids: The Body Found. Tune in and find out how aquatic apes, near sigh…

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OIL & OFFERING | The Generous Life 38:04

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By Gateway Fellowship Church

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OATL 35: Morning 40's Rick Hukill!!! Live Music from Conor Donohue! 1:33:24

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Rick stops by the King Room to talk to Howie and Scully about growing up in Onion Town, Hanging in Athens, GA during its heyday, being saved from certain death by the late Paris Nesbit who also wrote a song about Rick (featured mid-interview), being forced by the law man to take an alias and hide out in 9th ward in the 90's, regaining his sense of …

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Come Lord Jesus 2025 06 01 27:34

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Scripture references: Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 and John 17:20-26. “HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD” -- CCLI Song # 4348399 | ChrisTomlin | Ed Cash | Jesse Reeves | © 2004 sixsteps Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | Vamos Publishing (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) | Wondrously M…

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Episode #229 - Real Mermaids? 1:22:47

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Mermaids are part of countless mythological traditions found the world over. Almost ever culture has a belief in some form of human-fish hybrid. In the west the modern mermaid evolved as combination of the sirens in Homer's Odyssey and water spirits described by Pliny the Elder. In medieval times they became symbols of sin: temptresses leading lust…

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How to Experience the Generous Life | The Generous Life 31:06

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By Gateway Fellowship Church

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Our Forever Home with God 2025 05 25 23:52

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Scripture references: Revelations 21:10, 22:1-5 and John 14:23-29 "GO NOW IN PEACE" – Words by Nancy Price and Don Besig -- Music by Don Besig -- Copyright (c) 1988 by Harold Flammer Music, a Division of Shawnee Press, Inc. -- International Copyright Secured All Rights Reserved