Best Michael Valor Podcasts (2025)

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Season 3 Episode 51: A Generational Story - Michael Bodine & Dennis, Brian, and Van Thorson 1:02:12

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Join us as we take a look back at an incredible generational story of faith written by Jesus Christ regarding several of our men of valor. Today we will hear from our executive team member Michael Bodine as he interviews Dennis, Brian, and Van Thorson. We are blessed to hear about their journey of faith as well as review some of their favorite high…

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US Army Air Forces / Air Force Lt Col Louis Curdes: The Ace Who Shot Down an American Plane – Lt Col Louis Curdes 16:08

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In this week’s episode of Duty & Valor, we share the remarkable story of Air Force Lt Col Louis Curdes, a WWII ace unlike any other. Curdes was one of only a handful of American pilots to shoot down aircraft from all three major Axis powers. Germany, Italy, and Japan. But his most astonishing feat came when he made a split-second decision to shoot …

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Learning to love Liquid Glass 1:13:04

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The Android Police podcast baits you with a title full of roasted crow, but the underlying gnashing of teeth remains the same. True, it turns out we didn't hate Apple's new aesthetic as much as we'd thought we would, but it's also carrying way too much baggage that either is neglected or is sweatily avoiding a fix. We'll get to some iPhone 17 Pro M…

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Secrets Beneath the Limestone: The Haunted Legacy of Dodge City’s Home of Stone 34:27

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Send us a text A limestone mansion built to defy the prairie became a vessel for sorrow—and then a sanctuary. We take you inside Dodge City’s Home of Stone, from John Mueller’s audacious rise and the black walnut staircase that flaunted prosperity, to the winter they called the White Death that buried a cattle empire under ice. Amid ruin, another s…

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Season 4 Episode 1: Raising The Next Generation - Gordon West & Micah and Peter Holmes 1:24:38

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Join us as for the first episode of Season 4 as we take a look at what it takes for us as men to faithfully raise the next generation. Today we will hear from our executive team member Gordon West as he interviews brothers Micah and Peter Holmes. They each share some powerful insights as seasoned youth veterans regarding what it looks like to do th…

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Season 3 Episode 52: A Father/Son Story - Gordon West & Ty and Gavin Watts 1:00:10

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Join us as for the last episode of season 3 as we take one more look back at an incredible story of faith written by Jesus Christ regarding several of our men of valor. Today we will hear from our executive team member Gordon West as he interviews father and son Ty and Gavin Watts. We are blessed to hear about their journey of faith as well as revi…

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The Sand Creek Betrayal: America's Darkest Hour on the Frontier 26:04

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Send us a text November 29, 1864 dawned cold on the Colorado plains as Cheyenne and Arapaho families slept peacefully under an American flag—a gift promising protection. By nightfall, over 200 Native Americans lay dead in what would become one of the most shameful episodes in American history. The Sand Creek Massacre didn't happen in isolation. It …

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What Lingers Behind Those Two-Foot Limestone Walls Will Chill You 3:05

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Send us a text Uncover the chilling mystery that lurks beneath Dodge City's storied past. While gunfighters and cattle drives typically dominate Wild West lore, a different kind of legend has quietly persisted for generations – the haunting of the Mueller Schmidt house. The Stone House stands as an architectural anomaly on the Kansas plains. Built …

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Betting against the iPhone 17 1:02:46

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For once in the Android Police podcast's history, we're actually throwing shadows on Apple. iOS 26 and the iPhone 17 are giving us the least confidence in how Apple is carrying its reliability and reputation in many years while Google seems to be mid-swing on its Pixel ascendancy and putting a good foot forward out of court for once. How did this c…

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Beyond the Narrative: Jeff Broome Challenges What We Know About Sand Creek 23:55

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Send us a text Gold rushes change landscapes—both physical and human. When 100,000 settlers poured into Colorado Territory following the 1858 discovery of gold, they unknowingly set in motion a chain of events that would culminate in one of America's most controversial military actions. The newcomers' wagons followed water sources critical to both …

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Season 3 Episode 50: A God Story - Eric Stewart & Mark Higgins, Mike Higgins, and Casey Welch 1:21:51

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Join us as we take a look back at additional stories of faith written by Jesus Christ regarding several of our men of valor. Today we will hear from our executive team member Eric Stewart as he interviews Mark Higgins, Mike Higgins, and Casey Welch. We are blessed to hear about their journeys of faith as well as review some of their favorite highli…

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Bassett of the Badlands: The Fearless First Marshal of Dodge City! 35:53

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Send us a text Charlie Bassett may be the most important Wild West lawman you've never heard of. Before Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson became household names, they wore their first badges under his leadership in Dodge City, Kansas—a place so notoriously lawless it earned the nickname "the wickedest little town in America." Born in Massachusetts in 18…

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Season 3 Episode 49: A God Story - Travis Watson & James Baker 1:03:30

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Join us as we take a look back at another story of faith written by Jesus Christ regarding one of our men of valor. Today we will hear from our executive team member Travis Watson as he interviews James Baker. We are blessed to hear James Baker's journey of faith as well as review some of his favorite highlights from this year's conference. There w…

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Season 3 Episode 48: MOV Conference 2025 Experience 1:10:45

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Join us as we take a look back at the unique experience of two men at Men of Valor Conference 2025. Today we will hear from our executive team member Floyd Ogle as he interviews Joey Medina and Isidro Bruno as we review some of their favorite highlights from the conference. There were many great moments this year and we pray you are encouraged as w…

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Season 3 Episode 47: MOV Conference 2025 RECAP 52:56

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Join us as we take a look back at Men of Valor Conference 2025. Today we will hear from our executive team as we review some of our favorite highlights from the conference. There were many great moments this year and we pray you are encouraged as we were to share it with you. Find out more about Men of Valor Ministries at https://www.movministries.…

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Pixel Tentative 1:08:29

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There's something new from Google this summer and in many ways, it's the same old, same old. We know a little something about that at Android Police, so we've decided to bust out the old podcast for another run; this time with a new co-host to come along. In this episode, we'll get to everything you need to know and think about the Pixel 10, Pixel …

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Season 3 Episode 46: MOV Conference 2024 Main Session 4 with Travis Watson 1:21:14

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Join us as we take a look back at Men of Valor Conference 2024. Today we will hear our forth Main Session message from Travis Watson from MOV 2024. Grab your Bible and turn to the book of 1 Corinthians and prepare your heart to receive the Word of God. Find out more about Men of Valor Ministries at https://www.movministries.org/ Join our MOV online…

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The Mysterious Life of Dutch Henry Borne 27:53

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Send us a text The tangled web of myth and reality surrounding Dutch Henry Borne reveals a captivating window into the American frontier experience. Our exploration of this enigmatic outlaw's life continues as we examine the controversial claims and counterclaims about one of the West's most fascinating characters. Dutch Henry's transformation from…

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Season 3 Episode 45: MOV Conference 2024 Main Session 3 with Floyd Ogle 53:20

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Join us as we take a look back at Men of Valor Conference 2024. Today we will hear our third Main Session message from Floyd Ogle from MOV 2024. Grab your Bible and turn to the book of Genesis and prepare your heart to receive the Word of God. Find out more about Men of Valor Ministries at https://www.movministries.org/ Join our MOV online communit…

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Season 3 Episode 44: MOV Conference 2024 Main Session 2 with Nathan Cravatt 1:11:41

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Join us as we take a look back at Men of Valor Conference 2024. Today we will hear our second Main Session message from Nathan Cravatt from MOV 2024. Grab your Bible and turn to the book of Hebrews and prepare your heart to receive the Word of God. Find out more about Men of Valor Ministries at https://www.movministries.org/ Join our MOV online com…

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Whiskey pours as the true story of the man who inspired Lonesome Dove unfolds 38:51

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Send us a text Some monsters aren't fiction – they're buried in Dodge City Cemetery beneath stones that read "beloved husband and father." The story of Print Olive might be the most shocking true tale we've covered on Whiskey and Westerns. While sipping Bullet Bourbon (a fitting choice given Print's remarkable ability to absorb lead throughout his …

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How a Dog Survived a Drunken Gunslinger's Bullets 43:37

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Send us a text Step back in time to the dusty, lawless streets of Dodge City, Kansas as we unravel the enigmatic legend of "Mysterious" Dave Mathers over glasses of Knob Creek bourbon. Few characters in Western lore earned their nicknames more honestly than Mathers, whose life story combines gunfights, peculiar behavior, and ultimately, a disappear…

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The Forgotten Heroes of the Santa Fe Trail: Valor at Little Coon Creek 18:17

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Send us a text Gunfire echoes across the Kansas plains, where desperate men take cover behind a hasty barricade of battered wagons and lifeless horses. With their ammunition dangerously low and hope dwindling, the situation looks grim—until one valiant soldier boldly steps forward, ready to embark on what appears to be a suicide mission. Welcome to…

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Between Two Worlds: How Broken Treaties Sparked the Southern Plains Conflict 31:43

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Send us a text The violent clashes that erupted across the Kansas frontier in 1868 have often been shrouded in overly simplistic narratives. Historian Dr. Jeff Broome courageously challenges these conventional interpretations, revealing the intricate realities that drove Southern Plains tribes to warfare against white settlers. Through his remarkab…

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Season 3 Episode 43: MOV Conference 2024 Main Session 1 with Eric Stewart 1:00:17

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Join us as we take a look back at Men of Valor Conference 2024. Today we will hear our First Main Session message from Eric Stewart from MOV 2024. Grab your Bible and turn to the book of Titus and prepare your heart to receive the Word of God. Find out more about Men of Valor Ministries at https://www.movministries.org/ Join our MOV online communit…

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Prairie Dog Chronicles 12:15

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Send us a text Step back in time to the American frontier of 1872, where massive buffalo herds still thundered across the plains in their ancient migration patterns. Through the eyes of George W. Brown, we witness these magnificent beasts as they moved with the seasons—northward in spring to the Dakotas and Canada, then southward again as winter ap…

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Season 3 Episode 42 Eric Stewart - Stories: MOV Conference 2025 Speaker Adrian Ferrari 55:55

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Join host and MOV Executive Eric Stewart and his guest Adrian Ferrari. Adrian is the VP of Operations with Men After God ministries and will be one of our breakout speakers at Men of Valor Conference 2025. Adrian is a Disciple of Jesus, a husband, a dad of 5, a Pastor, Church Planter, Bible Teacher and is fueled by Grace & Coffee. We’re going to he…

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Bullets for Whiskey: The Truth Behind Old West Drinking 26:46

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Send us a text Pour yourself a shot and settle in for an entertaining journey through Dodge City lore and fine spirits! Our debut episode of "Whiskey and Westerns on Wednesday" brings together host Mike King and Dodge City historian Brad Smalley to explore frontier legends while sampling Ardbeg 10, a smoky Islay scotch. We kick things off by shatte…

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The Gem That Sparkles Yet: Belle Starr's Tragic End 25:26

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Send us a text The enduring legend of Belle Starr, America's notorious "Bandit Queen," culminates in this riveting final episode that traces her tragic demise and extraordinary posthumous transformation. After the death of her husband Sam Starr in 1886, Belle found herself in a desperate legal battle to keep her beloved home at Younger's Bend. The …

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Wild West: Where Fact Meets Legend 6:36

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Send us a text Saddle up for a journey into the heart of podcast storytelling excellence as we explore the remarkable success of the Wild West Podcast. Since 2017, this captivating show has transported listeners back to frontier America through its perfect tagline: "where fact and legend merge." What makes this podcast truly exceptional is the extr…

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The Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame Committee is Seeking Nominations 1:55

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Send us a text Get ready to celebrate the spirit of the West! The Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame Committee is thrilled to invite you to honor remarkable individuals, both living legends and those who have passed, by nominating them for induction into the illustrious Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame! This is your chance to spotlight someone extraordinary! Whe…

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Season 3 Episode 41 Eric Stewart - Stories: MOV Conference 2025 Speaker Brian Edwards 52:03

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Join host and MOV Executive Eric Stewart and his guest Brian Edwards. Brian will be one of our main session speakers at Men of Valor Conference 2025. Brian is incredibly passionate about the local church and the multiplication of it. His heartbeat is to see thriving local churches increasing the volume of the Gospel in small, rural towns and commun…

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Season 3 Episode 40 Eric Stewart - Stories: MOV Conference 2025 Speaker Nathan Cravatt 1:04:29

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Join host and MOV Executive Eric Stewart and his guest Nathan Cravatt. Nathan will be one of our main session speakers at Men of Valor Conference 2025. Nathan is a man with a deep love for the gospel and a relentless heart for making disciples. In this episode, we’re going to hear how God has shaped him, challenged him, and continues to mold him in…

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Belle Starr: From Tragedy to Outlaw Sanctuary at Younger's Bend 29:07

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Send us a text The rugged terrain of Indian Territory in the 1880s offered both peril and possibility—a perfect backdrop for one woman's remarkable transformation from grieving widow to frontier legend. After losing both her brother to war and her husband to violence, Myra Maybel Reed found herself drawn to an untamed region where she would forge a…

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Bulls, Bravado, and Bourbon: Dodge City's Independence Day 9:29

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Send us a text Step back in time to July 4, 1884, when Dodge City, Kansas staged one of the most audacious spectacles ever seen on American frontier soil – a genuine Mexican bullfight. As the cattle trade slowed and prosperity waned, former Mayor A.B. Webster hatched a plan that would either save the town's economy or cement its reputation for lawl…

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Myra Maybel Shirley: What makes a woman ride with outlaws? 20:51

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Send us a text The remarkable transformation of Myra Maybel Shirley from educated piano player to notorious outlaw woman unfolds against the chaotic backdrop of post-Civil War Texas. What forces drive a respectable young woman into the dangerous world of outlaws? The answer lies in the unlikely sanctuary her family's farm provided to some of Americ…

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Season 3 Episode 39 Jordan Loggins - Stories: MOV Conference 2025 Breakout Speaker Scott Smith 51:20

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Join host and MOV Executive Jordan Loggins and his guest Scott Smith. Scott has a deep passion for discipleship and to see men grow in their faith and truly embrace who they were made to be in Christ. Scott will be one of our breakout speakers at our 2025 Men of Valor Conference in August. Find out more about Men of Valor Ministries at https://www.…

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Part 1 Introduction Black Sunday's Wrath 5:32

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Send us a text The afternoon of April 14, 1935, began with an unsettling calm across the southern Great Plains. After weeks of relentless dust storms, this brief moment of respite felt almost divine—until an ominous black line appeared on the horizon. Witnesses described a sky divided between golden sunlight and a monstrous curtain of dust that tow…

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Guns, Greek, and Guerrillas: Belle Starr's Untold Beginning 21:46

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Send us a text The infamous Belle Starr—a pistol-packing outlaw queen of the Wild West or a misunderstood historical figure whose legend overshadows reality? This fascinating exploration of Myra Maybel Shirley Starr reveals the stark contrast between the woman herself and the sensationalized "Bandit Queen" who captured America's imagination. Born i…

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Season 3 Episode 38 Michael Bodine - Stories: MOV Conference 2025 Breakout Speaker Matthew Cogswell 52:10

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Join host and MOV Executive Michael Bodine and his guest Matthew Cogswell. Matthew has a deep passion for discipleship and to see men grow in their faith and truly embrace who they were made to be in Christ. Matthew will be one of our breakout speakers at our 2025 Men of Valor Conference in August. Find out more about Men of Valor Ministries at htt…

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Season 3 Episode 37 Gordon West - Stories: MOV Conference 2025 Breakout Speaker Travis Dixon 1:02:25

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Join host and MOV Executive Gordon West and his guest Travis Dixon. Travis has a deep passion for seeing the next generation grow in their faith and truly embrace who they were made to be in Christ. One of the things Travis loves most about church work is community—one that prioritizes belonging, care, and transformation through Christ. His journey…

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Season 3 Episode 36 Jordan Loggins - Stories: MOV Conference 2025 Breakout Speaker Dustin Alley 57:25

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Join host and MOV Executive Jordan Loggins and his guest Dustin Alley. Dustin leads an incredible men's ministry called Men After God. Dustin lives in Bristol, Ct. and has been involved in Men of Valor Ministries in various areas sharing his heart and passion for men to know God. He is passionate about seeing equipping men for spiritual leadership!…

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Echoes of the Kiowa: Sacred Stories, Spiritual Power, and the Legacy of Satanta 32:43

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Send us a text The sprawling plains of North America once thundered with the hoofbeats of countless bison and horses belonging to the Kiowa Nation – a people experiencing a golden age of cultural flourishing in the early 19th century. From their origins near the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers, the Kiowa embarked on an epic southward migration that…

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Season 3 Episode 35 Travis Watson - Stories: MOV Conference 2025 Breakout Speaker Kenny Sexton 56:58

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Join host and MOV Executive Travis Watson and his guest Kenny Sexton. Kenny is from Georgia and has been involved in Men of Valor Ministries for the past few years. He is passionate about seeing men be leaders and be the men God made them to be and to be free to be authentic! Kenny has an incredible God story and will add much to our breakout speak…

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Pistols and Petticoats: How Five Women Rewrote Western History 33:17

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Send us a text Step back in time to the American frontier where five extraordinary women defied expectations and carved their names into history. The vast expanses of the American West weren't just shaped by cowboys and outlaws – they were transformed by women of remarkable courage, talent, and determination. Our journey begins with Annie Oakley, w…

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An Earned Skepticism of Google I/O 1:20:36

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This is the final edition of the Android Police podcast as you know it, so instead of any bang or petering out, we're opening up a black hole of everything that this show has been to us and giving Google I/O 2025 our full treatment. From Gemini Pro 2.5's various commercial twists to all the wacky new tools that don't seem to have an integral purpos…

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Death Misfire: How a Jammed Gun Saved Wild Bill Hickok in Hays City 25:45

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Send us a text A single mechanical failure changed the course of Western history on a hot July night in 1870. When Medal of Honor recipient Private John Kile pressed his Army Remington against Wild Bill Hickok's head and pulled the trigger, the hammer fell with a dull click instead of a fatal blast. That misfire in Paddy Welch's Saloon set off a de…

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Season 3 Episode 34 Gordon West - Stories: MOV Conference 2025 Breakout Speaker Brent Taylor 1:15:53

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Join host and MOV Executive Gordon West and his guest Brent Taylor. Brent is from Oregon and has been involved in Men of Valor Ministries and many others over the past few years. He is passionate about seeing men be who God made them to be and to be free to be authentic! Brent has an incredible God story and will add much to our breakout speaker li…

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Android enters its 'Emo' phase 1:11:50

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This week on the Android Police podcast, Android 16 gets all 'Expressive' on us with a new step in its Material Design language and we wonder what all the rest of Google's announcements during The Android Show will come to eat us alive. That plus another Uber usurpation, we talk about phones that sound like knives, and a Very Important Announcement…

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Death Comes for Texas Dick: A Frontier Tale of Justice and Revenge 25:17

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Send us a text Step back in time to autumn 1877, where the whispers of history echo beneath the branches of an oak tree at Sawlog Creek. Frank Buskirk and his fellow drovers have just completed their cattle drive from Texas, setting up camp near Dodge City when a stranger named Bob Shaw rides into their midst. What begins as a chilling campfire tal…