Best OCF Podcasts (2025)

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Christmastime reflections & New Year expectations with CEO/Executive Director Scott Fisher 24:29

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Today's episode features Col Scott Fisher, USAF (Ret.), who serves as OCF's CEO and executive director. Throughout his 27 years of service in the U.S. Air Force, Scott and his wife Christie were involved in OCF ministry as Local Leaders across the globe, on OCF Council, and to our chaplains. Scott joins Crosspoint host Josh Jackson to share about t…

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"Anchored & armed": Meet podcast hosts Naomi & Mackenzie / December 2025 36:55

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OCF MINISTRY NEWS Support widows and widowers across OCF this GivingTuesday: Your gift—large or small—directly provides opportunities for widowed members of the OCF family to find comfort, community, and Christ-centered encouragement at our Conference Centers. Visit ocfusa.org/givingtuesday to learn more and donate now. https://www.ocfusa.org/givin…

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"No perfect leaders, no perfect lives": Five common qualities of Biblical leaders / November 2025 33:01

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OCF MINISTRY NEWS Apply for the youth program manager position: If you are interested in this opportunity at White Sulphur Springs (Manns Choice, Pa.), contact WSS Center Director Paul Robyn ([email protected]) or WSS Director of Hospitality Susanne Pappal ([email protected]) or call (814) 623-5583 for further information and an application…

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Leadership Micro-series: A leader's responsibility to care for people / Crosspoint Highlights 10:14

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In the final episode of this Crosspoint Highlights micro-series on leadership, Col Jassen Bluto, USAF (Ret.), shares his third core principle—caring—and what it truly means to care for the people you lead. Far from being sentimental, Bluto explains that genuine care is a leader's responsibility to meet both the physical and emotional needs of those…

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Leadership Micro-series: Four attributes of respect / Crosspoint Highlights 8:04

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In part two of this Crosspoint Highlights micro-series on leadership, Col Jassen Bluto, USAF (Ret.), explores the second core principle—respect—and breaks it down into four key expressions: respect for your unit, for each other, for yourself, and for the authority entrusted to you. He explains that genuine respect begins with love for the people yo…

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Leadership Micro-series: Being a trustworthy leader / Crosspoint Highlights 9:04

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In this first part of the Crosspoint Highlights micro-series on leadership, Col Jassen Bluto, USAF (Ret.), unpacks the foundational principle of trust. He explains that true leadership requires both character and competence: the moral integrity that inspires confidence and the professional skill that earns respect. Drawing from personal experience …

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"Good leadership lifts others": Practical truths for Biblical leadership, Part 1 / October 2025 34:00

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OCF MINISTRY NEWS Keep an eye out for this fall's Connected print newsletter: A digital copy of the newsletter is also available online at ocfusa.org/connected https://www.ocfusa.org/connected/ Serve as the ministry support volunteer position: Check out the full volunteer listing for details and the application. https://www.ocfusa.org/volunteer/min…

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Bridges instead of islands: The state of the military sisterhood / September 2025 33:22

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OCF MINISTRY NEWS Check out and attend any of these local events: Aspentime Retreat: 26-28 September at Spring Canyon (Buena Vista, Colo.) https://www.springcanyon.org/aspentime/ BBQ Bonanza: 3-4 October at Fort Leavenworth (Kan.) https://www.ocfusa.org/event/fall-bbq-bonanza-2025/ OCF Hampton Roads Region Annual Fall Picnic: 4 October at Fort Monr…

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Military Brats React: What makes the difference in raising military kids 36:17

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Show Notes In this second part of "Military Brats React," host Courtney Burdick continues the roundtable conversation with 2LT Dani Volle, USA, ENS Mary Ann Leonard, USN, and Matt Taylor as they reflect on their experiences growing up in military families. Listen to Part 1 here. While the first part of the discussion centered on the challenges and …

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Military Brats React: Mental health, faith, and finding strength 42:39

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In a recent Crosspoint episode, Josh Jackson and Claire Anderson discussed the "hidden epidemic" of mental health challenges among military kids. In this follow-up conversation, Courtney Burdick hosts three fellow military kids—2LT Dani Volle, USA, ENS Mary Ann Leonard, USN, and Matt Taylor—for a roundtable-style reaction episode. Having met at Whi…

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Faithful Leadership: You won't get this perfect—and that's OK 35:25

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The July episode of Crosspoint served as Part 1 of a conversation with LTC Lee Robinson, USA, director of the U.S. Military Academy's American Politics Program and an academy professor in the Department of Social Sciences. We began answering this overarching question—"What does it look like to follow Christ in uniform, when your faith is personal, …

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"Just see God at work": Prioritizing Biblical mentorship / August 2025 49:51

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OCF MINISTRY NEWS Become findable on the OCF Directory: Visit ocfusa.org/list-me to add or update your group's information on our online directory of Bible studies. Apply for Spring Canyon's Deputy Center Director opening: Check out the job description and apply NLT 15 August. Check out our new Widowed Ministry webpage: Visit ocfusa.org/widowed-min…

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Oral Cancer Answers - Kandra Sellers RDH, BA 48:38

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Kandra Sellers, RDH, BA, is widely regarded as one of the most passionate and successful dental practice coaches. With over 35 years in the dental industry, Kandra has held numerous career roles, thanks to the fantastic mentors she has met along the way. She is no longer seen as “just a dental hygienist,” a profession certainly not to be underestim…

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How do you balance free exercise and non-establishment as a leader? / Crosspoint Highlights 6:34

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Guest: LTC Lee Robinson, USA In this Crosspoint Highlight from July 2025, LTC Lee Robinson explores the delicate balance military leaders must strike between free exercise of religion and non-establishment under the First Amendment. He emphasizes that the amendment's brevity—and its ambiguity—stem from the compromises between Federalists and Anti-F…

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Was America founded as a Christian nation? / Crosspoint Highlights 4:31

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Guest: LTC Lee Robinson, USA In this Crosspoint Highlight from July 2025, LTC Lee Robinson tackles the complex question: Was America founded as a Christian nation? Lee draws a distinction between the first founding (e.g., Puritan colonies with explicitly religious laws) and the constitutional founding rooted in liberty and freedom of conscience. He…

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Christ & the Constitution: Navigating the "wall of separation between church and state" / July 2025 1:00:15

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OCF MINISTRY NEWS Sign up for summer programs at the Conference Centers: Visit ocfusa.org/CCexperience to find the right program and week for you at Spring Canyon (Buena Vista, Colo.) or White Sulphur Springs (Manns Choice, Pa.). https://www.ocfusa.org/CCexperience/ Consider your next steps at the Caleb Challenge Career Transition Strategies Worksh…

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Special announcement: Leadership workshop with LtGen Clint Hinote, USAF (Ret.) 8:36

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Information about Summer R&R 7 at White Sulphur Springs, and speaker LtGen Clint Hinote, USAF (Ret.): About the Topic: Wherever we are, God calls us to lead. He calls us to lead ourselves, our families, our units, our communities, and our culture. The Bible contains many accounts of leaders, including stories about their successes and failures. In …

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Oral Cancer Answers - Marta Kaczmarczk 47:28

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Listen to Marta Kaczmarczak's story as an Oral Cancer Survivor at the very young age of 23.

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The "hidden epidemic" among military children / June 2025 30:48

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OCF MINISTRY NEWS Sign up for summer programs at the Conference Centers: Visit ocfusa.org/CCexperience to find the right program and week for you at Spring Canyon (Buena Vista, Colo.) or White Sulphur Springs (Manns Choice, Pa.). https://www.ocfusa.org/CCexperience/ Connect with OCFers at USNA and USAFA: OCF at USAFA: Pre-Inprocessing Day Reception…

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How Biblical community shaped two military leaders / Crosspoint Highlights 12:40

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Crosspoint Highlights: Big ideas, short episodes … for your busy schedule Guests: Joshua and Lindsey Bowen From Episode 54: "The importance of small group fellowship." Listen to the full episode here. Highlight Summary: In this Crosspoint Highlight, Joshua and Lindsey Bowen reflect on the lasting impact of biblical community, mentorship, and servan…

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Oral Cancer Answers - Dr. Stephen Roth 51:52

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Dr. Stephen Roth is a board-certified Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist. He practices clinical and histologic oral pathology at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. He received his undergraduate and DDS degrees from The Ohio State University. Upon graduation, he started his Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology training at Northwell Health, …

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Trusting our God of hope during grief / May 2025 36:48

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OCF MINISTRY NEWS Sign up for summer programs at the Conference Centers: Visit ocfusa.org/CCexperience to find the right program and week for you at Spring Canyon (Buena Vista, Colo.) or White Sulphur Springs (Manns Choice, Pa.). https://www.ocfusa.org/CCexperience/ Free Bible studies for OCFers and groups: Visit ocfusa.org/library to download, div…

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How can you serve in the military and love your enemies? Crosspoint Highlights 9:34

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Welcome to Crosspoint Highlights: Big ideas. Short episodes. For your busy schedule. Guest: Col Chet Arnold, USMC (Ret.) From Episode 46: "May a Christian Serve in the Military?" Listen to the full episode here. Highlight Summary: Can a Christian serve in the military and still follow Jesus' command to love their enemies? In this Crosspoint Highlig…

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From Science to Scripture: What did Moses know about bacteria? 1:33:09

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Quick links: Summer R&R 1 at White Sulphur Springs All Summer R&R sessions at WSS All Summer Celebrations at Spring Canyon The Starting Point Project website Episode summary: In this bonus episode, Jay Seegert, managing director of the Starting Point Project, shares his journey from a Christian upbringing to becoming a prominent speaker on defendin…

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Graciously defending the Christian worldview / Plus, SkillBridge internships / April 2025 27:13

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OCF MINISTRY NEWS Staff changes across the OCF team: Visit ocfusa.org/job-openings to learn more about vacant positions as a result of OCF's ongoing job moves. https://www.ocfusa.org/job-openings/ Sign up for summer programs at the Conference Centers: Visit ocfusa.org/CCexperience to find the right program and week for you at Spring Canyon (Buena V…

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Special episode: Global Town Hall 2025 / March 2025 1:18:15

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This month's special episode enables you to listen to the Global Town Hall, which OCF hosted on 8 February at its Home Office in Colorado Springs, Colo., and over Zoom for members around the world. You'll hear from OCF Council President Dale Holland, OCF CEO/Executive Director Scott Fisher, Director of Field Operations Colin Wooten, Local Leaders J…

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Finding a home away from home / Plus, utilizing the OCF Handbook / February 2025 44:52

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OCF MINISTRY NEWS Watch the latest OCF Global Town Hall: Visit ocfusa.org/gth2025 to watch the Town Hall. https://www.ocfusa.org/gth2025/ Serve and adventure at an OCF Conference Center this spring: Make this March a meaningful mix of service, growth, and adventure through one of these two opportunities. Spring Break Service Project Week, 10-16 Mar…

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Oral Cancer Answers with Jo-Anne Jones - What to ask at your next dental exam. 52:51

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About our guest A respected thought leader and international, award-winning speaker, Jo-Anne Jones has done over 1,000 presentations worldwide. Jo-Anne brings life, energy, and inspiration to all her presentations, whether they be live or virtual, which has made her a sought-after lecturer in the dental community. Jo-Anne is a past honoree of DPR's…

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Retired submariner shares the power of persevering prayer / Plus, integrating church and OCF involvement / January 2025 53:12

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OCF MINISTRY NEWS OCF Global Town Hall: Visit ocfusa.org/gth2025 to learn more about and register for the next iteration of this annual, virtual event, scheduled for 8 February. Regional ROTC retreats: Visit ocfusa.org/rotc to find the next regional ROTC retreat near you. Annual impact report: To hear more about Freddy's OCF experience and other st…

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Oral Cancer Answers with Megan Blair 38:08

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Listen as Kyle discusses everything about our oral cancer walks with Megan Blair, who runs our largest walk yearly in the DMV (The DMV is the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, which is the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.)impact communities and families. Volunteer now to help raise awareness of oral cancer! Organizing oral cancer wal…

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Bonus episode: Changing perspectives to overcome bitterness 1:21:18

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Show Notes In this bonus episode, Josh, Beth, and Corrie explore the challenges of bitterness and resentment in military marriages, highlighting the influence of faith, perspective shifts, and community support. They discuss the importance of diverse friendships, flexibility in family life, and seeking counseling. Emphasizing teamwork, Beth and Cor…

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November 2024: Overcoming bitterness; reaching out to ROTC; and OCF ministry news 39:22

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OCF MINISTRY NEWS New Bible study available: Visit ocfusa.org/suffering to access this newest study, A Faithful Approach to Hardship and Suffering, on our website. GivingTuesday fundraiser: Give the gift of Christlike leadership this GivingTuesday (3 Dec.) by visiting ocfusa.org/givingtuesday and donating now. Job opening at WSS: If you would like …

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October 2024: Sharing your faith in the military; OCF membership trends; and OCF ministry news 41:43

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Show Notes OCF MINISTRY NEWS Job opening at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy: Contact PK Carlton ([email protected]) or Marci Morris ([email protected]) for more info, or visit ocfusa.org/job-openings to learn more about and apply for the opening at USCGA. Applications are open until 31 Oct. In His Service Retreat for women in uniform: Visit …

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Bonus episode: Seeing the five fingerprints of God in your life 1:07:47

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In this episode, COL Andy MacLean, USA (Ret.), the coordinator for Latin America at the Association for Christian Conferences, Teaching and Services (ACCTS (https://accts.org/)), discusses the mission of ACCTS and its work in developing Christian leaders in the armed forces worldwide. He shares his experiences working with military communities in L…

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September 2024: The global military community; veteran involvement in OCF; and OCF ministry news 30:53

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OCF MINISTRY NEWS Fort Knox OCF update: Continue praying for the ROTC cadets as they've returned to their campuses and begun new semesters. To learn more about and/or get involved with OCF's ROTC ministry, visit ocfusa.org/rotc Connected print newsletters: If you don't receive this biannual piece in your mailbox this fall, be sure to update your in…

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Bonus episode: Finding God's purpose in suffering 36:52

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Show Notes In this bonus episode of OCF Crosspoint, podcast host Josh Jackson continues his discussion with CH(CPT) Michael Will, USA (Ret.), focusing on the theme of hardship and suffering. The conversation delves into defining suffering, recognizing its various sources—such as persecution, sin, and the actions of others—and understanding its impa…

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August 2024: Seeing God's hand during hardship; enlisted involvement in OCF; and OCF ministry news 31:02

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Show Notes OCF MINISTRY NEWS New hires; jobs still available on OCF team: While couples have stepped forward to fill open positions at USMA and USCGA on an interim basis, the application window at both West Point and the Coast Guard Academy is now extended to 31 October with an expected start date in the summer of 2025. To learn more and apply, vis…

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July 2024: Modeling biblical humility; Christian chaplain challenges; and OCF ministry news 37:48

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Show Notes OCF MINISTRY NEWS OCF purchased a new staff home at Spring Canyon: To contribute to OCF's purchase of this house, make an online donation to the Refreshing the Canyon Fund. OCF is expanding efforts in ROTC ministry with a new job opening at The Citadel: To learn more about the Council's approval of this opportunity and/or find the link t…

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Oral Cancer Answers with Eva Grayzel 48:01

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Eva Grayzel⁠, a professional interactive performance artist, was diagnosed with late-stage oral cancer at age 33 and told she had a 15 percent chance of survival. A non-smoker, she was bounced among dental professionals while the ulcer on her tongue grew more prominent and painful. “My first biopsy was misread by a general pathologist as hyperkerat…

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June 2024, "Not wrong or right, just left or right": Planning ahead for career transitions 30:57

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Crosspoint Show Notes, June 2024: Today's episode introduces a new format for the OCF Crosspoint podcast. Moving forward, each monthly episode will consist of three segments: OCF ministry news, an "Ask OCF" segment, and an interview with a guest about a particular topic or personal story. Read on for links and details from each of these three segme…

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Oral Cancer Answers - Dr. Sahar Mirfarsi & Stephanie Govea 49:05

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Oral Biopsy "Save Lives" with Dr. Sahar Mirfarsi & Stephanie Govea is about how a grant and a passionate oral medicine doctor can make a difference in people's lives. It was recorded with Kyle from OCF. Guests: Dr. Sahar Mirfarsi Stephanie Govea - 4th Year Medical Student

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An OCF Milestone Moment: The Inaugural Global Town Hall 1:22:54

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In this special episode of OCF Crosspoint, you're going to hear audio from the inaugural OCF Global Town Hall, which was broadcasted live on 10 February from the new Home Office in Colorado Springs, Colo. The first voice that you're going to hear is OCF Council President Col Dale Holland, USAF (Ret.). He and OCF's CEO / Executive Director, Col Scot…

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Part 3: Spiritual Formation: A Counter-Cultural Approach to Spiritual Renewal 34:23

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Today, you'll hear audio from the conclusion of a speaking session by CH(MAJ) Jake Snodgrass, USA, this past fall at Spring Canyon's Aspentime Retreat. If you're new to OCF and you've never heard of Spring Canyon, it's OCF's western conference and retreat center located near Buena Vista, Colorado. And if you've never heard of Aspentime, it's a week…

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Part 2: Spiritual Formation: A Counter-Cultural Approach to Spiritual Renewal 37:20

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Today, you'll hear audio from Part 2 of a speaking session by CH(MAJ) Jake Snodgrass, USA, this past fall at Spring Canyon's Aspentime Retreat. If you're new to OCF and you've never heard of Spring Canyon, it's OCF's western conference and retreat center located near Buena Vista, Colorado. And if you've never heard of Aspentime, it's a weekend geta…

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Part 1: Spiritual Formation: A Counter-Cultural Approach to Spiritual Renewal 40:20

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Today, you'll hear audio from a speaking session by CH(MAJ) Jake Snodgrass, USA, this past fall at Spring Canyon's Aspentime Retreat. If you're new to OCF and you've never heard of Spring Canyon, it's OCF's western conference and retreat center located near Buena Vista, Colorado. And if you've never heard of Aspentime, it's a weekend getaway at Spr…

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"Practice what we profess": Three leadership principles for the Christian in the military 37:25

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Got an idea for a guest or topic? If you would like to share your own story, complete the form on OCF's "Be a Guest" webpage. Alternatively, if you have an idea for a guest or topic I should consider for a future episode of the show, send an email to [email protected]. Show Notes: Today's guest is Col Jassen Bluto, USAF, (Ret.), a 32-year veteran …

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"Get your emotions to work for you": Understanding emotional intelligence as a military leader 52:03

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Got an idea for a guest or topic? If you would like to share your own story, complete the form on OCF's "Be a Guest" webpage. Alternatively, if you have an idea for a guest or topic I should consider for a future episode of the show, send an email to [email protected]. Show Notes How do emotional intelligence (known as EQ) and leadership go togeth…

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"Camouflage Christian": Living for Christ while serving in the military 23:56

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Got an idea for a guest or topic? If you would like to share your own story, complete the form on OCF's "Be a Guest" webpage. Alternatively, if you have an idea for a guest or topic I should consider for a future episode of the show, send an email to [email protected]. Show Notes So many conversations within the OCF community circle back to this q…

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"Understand your why": Following Jesus' example of servant leadership 26:34

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Got an idea for a guest or topic? If you would like to share your own story, complete the form on OCF's "Be a Guest" webpage. Alternatively, if you have an idea for a guest or topic I should consider for a future episode of the show, send an email to [email protected]. Show Notes: After graduating from West Point in 1989, Ricky Preciado served in …

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Establishing "foundations of resilience": Learning how to bounce back after trauma 49:03

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Got an idea for a guest or topic? If you would like to share your own story, complete the form on OCF's "Be a Guest" webpage. Alternatively, if you have an idea for a guest or topic I should consider for a future episode of the show, send an email to [email protected]. Show Notes What is resilience? Is there a correlation between resilience and th…