Best Presbyterians Protecting Life Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 27 - Watch and Pray - Baby Chris Week 26 15:16

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When it comes to wrestling with the difficult medical questions surrounding abortion in cases where the life and health of the mother are threatened, what is the correct moral, medical and compassionate way to approach these conversations? Former PPL board member, Dr. Martha Leatherman, examines each potential difficulty and outlines the abortion a…

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The Power of Persistent Faith, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. 30:00

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The Power of Persistent Faith, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Spacious Christianity, Spacious Hearts A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Luke 18:1-8. Join us this Sunday to hear an inspiring message on the power of persistence, based on the parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18:1-8. Whether onlin…

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CRISPR Gene Editing Being Pushed on School Children 59:54

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Lynne Taylor, recognized educational researcher, writer and speaker also known as the Common Core Diva, discusses the latest push by the transhuman cult to normalize the idea of genetic manipulation through CRISPR technology on to children in the public schools. Supporting Documentation, Articles, and Videos from Lynne Taylor The news that broke la…

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Episode 26 - Bloodwork - Baby Chris Week 25 21:31

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A favorite tactic of pro-abortion activists is to claim that, "the Bible doesn't say anything about abortion" - this is not the flex they think it is. Another avenue of attack is to claim that in Numbers 5:11-31 God prescribes abortion as the penalty for adultery. Nothing could be further from the truth. Stick with us today as we work to refute the…

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Sacred Stories, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. 30:00

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Sacred Stories, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Spacious Christianity, Spacious Hearts A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Mark 1.35, Matthew 11.28. Feeling breathless? Overwhelmed? Join us this Sunday as Steven shares a powerful message about finding rest, breathing deeply, and rediscovering your wort…

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Paul Engel: Read & Understand the Constitution to Protect & Defend Freedom 58:41

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Mr. Paul Engel, speaker, talk show host, and author of ‘Read The Constitution In 30 Days’ discusses the absolute importance of both reading and understanding the United States Constitution in order to protect and defend your freedom. The old famous quip by Dr. Benjamin Franklin on the last day of the Philadelphia Convention, September 18, 1787 when…

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Episode 25 - Early Bird - Baby Chris Week 24 14:09

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By week 24 of development in the womb, there is a greatly reduced risk of miscarriage - but the risk is not zero. Families who suffer these pregnancy losses are too often left to grieve unsupported by family, friends and church. This week's guest author on the topic of miscarriage, is Sue Cyre, past board member of the Institute for Religion and De…

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Context Matters, with Rev. Dr. Ken Evers-Hood. 30:00

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Context Matters, with Rev. Dr. Ken Evers-Hood. A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: John 14:1-11. Join us this Sunday as Rev. Dr. Ken Evers-Hood shares a powerful message about trust, hope, and finding meaning in challenging times. We welcome everyone – online or in-person. Come as you are. Join us each Sun…

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Dr. Anna Blessing: The Importance of Spiritual & Emotional Growth 55:50

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Dr. Anna Blessing discusses the importance of spiritual and emotional growth in service of overall well-being and health. Dr. Anna Blessing, PhD, M.Msc, B.Msc, CNC, is a Frequency Medicine Doctor and founder of Tucson Biofeedback. After enduring years of chronic health challenges—including fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, migraines, C-PTSD, and more—…

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Episode 24 - Breath of Heaven - Baby Chris Week 23 14:53

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In last week's episode we talked about how attacks on Biblical sexuality are one-and-done for the Enemy, and this week's offering builds on that theme with an article by long-time PPL board President Rev. John Sheldon, on Purifying the Bride of Christ. Scriptures included in this episode include: Rev. 21:1-11 Matthew 16:8 Ephesians 5:1-33 Ezekiel 1…

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Will DOGE Save Uncle Sam from Bankruptcy? 58:29

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Dr. Daniel Sutter, Professor of economics, author, and policy advisor for the Heartland Institute joins Dr. George discusses the question: Will DOGE actually be able to save the US from bankruptcy? Dr. Sutter is the Charles G. Koch Professor of Economics with the Manuel H. Johnson Center for Political Economy at Troy University and is a Ph.D. gradu…

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The One Who Watches and Waits, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. 30:00

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The One Who Watches and Waits, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Beloved. Belonging. Delightful. A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Luke 15. Wondering if you’re truly loved? This Sunday, hear a powerful message about a God who never stops hoping for you. Whether you’ve wandered far or feel stuck, you be…

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Abolishing Dept. of Education Would Return Power to Parents 57:39

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Lynne Taylor, recognized educational researcher, writer and speaker also known as the Common Core Diva, discusses the claimed abolition of the United States Department of Education and what that means in reality. Supporting Documentation, Articles, and Videos from Lynne Taylor https://www.commoncorediva.com/aiovg_videos/63955/ (Includes several of …

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Episode 23 - Hold On - Baby Chris Week 22 16:11

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Sex is the church's sweet spot for its destruction and the corruption of the world. It's one-and-done for the Enemy, no matter which avenue Satan advances to attack: promiscuity, divorce, pornography, sexual fetishes, same-sex-attraction, gender dysphoria and abortion. All the other sins are just "coping mechanisms." Scripture references used in th…

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Jesus and the Party People, with Pastor Rick Russell. 30:00

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Jesus and the Party People, with Pastor Rick Russell. Series: Beloved. Belonging. Delightful. A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 11; 23; Luke 7; 11; 14. Ever felt left out or lonely? This Sunday, our special guest Rick Russell of Mountain View Community Development is diving into a powerful story …

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Power to the Patient! – Importance of Medical Autonomy 54:52

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Dr. Amber Belt a Naturopathic Physician, discusses how Medical autonomy gives power to the patient so they may take control of their health. With two decades of experience in the medical field, Dr. Belt is poised to help you empower yourself around your health. In her time practicing as a Naturopathic Physician, she has seen firsthand how the Sickc…

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Episode 22 - Artist-in-Residence - Baby Chris Week 21 27:29

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When a human child I the womb can be ascribed - or denied - humanity and personhood because of the personal desires of any other human being, or the capricious opinions of legislators and secular ethicists - then no lives matter and all human beings are put at risk. Scripture references in this episode include: Exodus 20 Deuteronomy 5 James 4:1-2 2…

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A Cunning and Careful Queen, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski 30:00

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A Cunning and Careful Queen, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Beloved. Belonging. Delightful. A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Esther 1-10. Feeling stuck or wondering about your purpose? This Sunday, we’re diving into an incredible story of courage, identity, and finding your moment. Join us online o…

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Living an Empowered Life Beyond Cancer, Trauma, and Emotion 54:37

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Mr. Brandon LaGreca, LAc, MAcOM is an author, speaker, and holistic medical practitioner who specializes in empowering people through and beyond cancer discusses his new book: Cancer, Trauma and Emotions: A Traditional Medicine Path to spiritual Wholeness. Brandon LaGreca, LAc, MAcOM, grew up on the East Coast of the US and attended Montclair State…

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Episode 21 - Dormez Vous - Baby Chris Week 20 19:59

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Reproductive technologies are advancing at a rate that exceeds our ability to assess them morally and ethically. Today's episode shares information from 2001 and 2025 on the rapid advancement from cloning to three-person IVF. Scriptural references in this week's episode include: Genesis 1:28, 27; 2:6, 2:8 Exodus 20:13 Psalm 4:8 Genesis 2:21-22 Luke…

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Wings of Power and Protection, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. 30:00

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Wings of Power and Protection, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Beloved. Belonging. Delightful. A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Ruth 1-4. Feeling weighed down by grief, stress, or change? Join us this Sunday—online or in-person—for a message about how we carry life’s burdens with grace, hope, and ea…

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Claim Victory Over a Stressful Lifestyle TODAY 1:00:13

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Dr. Susan Smith Jones, PhD, Author and founder of Health Unlimited, discusses stress, the illness that it can cause, and what you can do to gain control over it in your life. For a woman with three of America’s most ordinary names, Susan Smith Jones, PhD, has certainly made extraordinary contributions in the fields of holistic health, anti-aging, o…

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Episode 20 - The Tree in the Middle of the Garden - Baby Chris Week 19 17:00

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Compassion-minded Christians often repeat, "No one wants an abortion." One only needs to Google the search term, "Shout your abortion" to hear the testimonies of women who are proud and excited to tell of their abortion experiences. This week's episode shares the almost unbelievable statistics on women in Minnesota - possibly the most permissive ab…

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Dr. Ralph La Guardia on Dangers of Micro & Nano Plastic Pollution 1:00:00

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Doctor Ralph La Guardia discusses the detrimental health and environmental danger of micro plastic and its even tinier brother nano plastics. Dr. Ralph La Guardia is a triple specialized physician in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Bariatrics. He is also the author of The Doomsday Book of Medicine, The Bible of Alternative Medicine, and Infected…

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Remember to Remember, with Rev. Sharon Edwards. 30:00

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Remember to Remember, with Rev. Sharon Edwards. Series: Beloved. Belonging. Delightful. A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20. Feeling lost or searching for meaning? Join us this Sunday at First Presbyterian, either online or in-person at 8:30 or 10am. We’re exploring life’s thresholds, …

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Beta Babies and What They Mean for the Future of Humanity 59:54

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Lynne Taylor The Common Core Diva discusses the new generation of beta babies what do they mean to the future of humanity. Lynne Taylor has been the Common Core and National Standards in education warrior since 2009. She is a recognized speaker, author, researcher, and podcaster who brings truth with a smile and a jar of applesauce! Be sure to watc…

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Week 19 - A Song in My Heart - Baby Chris Week 18 13:03

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Women who are now aged 60-80 were the first to be lied to in 1973 about how a fetus was "just a clump of cells," that sexual promiscuity was actually freedom without negative consequences. Now, more than 50 years later, these older women - your grandmothers - are starting to look back on their abortions and wondering if their lifetimes of turmoil a…

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Water and What You Need to Know 57:47

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Dr. Ralph La Guardia, author and physician Board Certified in Bariatric, Geriatric, and Internal Medicine, discusses the importance of water in maintaining our health. Dr. Ralph La Guardia is a triple specialized physician in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Bariatrics. He is also the author of The Doomsday Book of Medicine, The Bible of Alternat…

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A Wrestling Match, with Rev. Sharon Edwards. 30:00

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A Wrestling Match, with Rev. Sharon Edwards. Series: Beloved. Belonging. Delightful. A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Genesis 32. Feeling stuck or wrestling with life’s challenges? Join us this Sunday as Sharon Edwards shares a powerful message about wrestling, grace, and finding peace. Whether online o…

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EPISODE 18 - BABY FAT - BABY CHRIS WEEK 17 13:42

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This episode concludes our three-week series on Abortion: Myths, Deceptions and Euphemisms. Long time PPL board member and frequent podcast contributor, Dr. Patricia Lee June, presents a comprehensive, medically detailed, explanation of the truth about chemical abortions. And in Baby Chris Week 17, we look at what the Bible has to say about "Baby F…

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Sorrow Turned to Song, with Becca Ellis. 30:00

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Sorrow Turned to Song, with Becca Ellis. Series: Beloved. Belonging. Delightful. A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: 1 Samuel 1-3. Ever felt unseen or unheard? Join us this Sunday as we explore a powerful story about longing, hope, and being truly understood. Whether online or in-person, discover how your …

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Episode 17 - Praying for Purity - Baby Chris Week 16 11:48

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This is the second installment in PPL's three-part series titled, "Abortion: Myths, Deceptions and Euphemisms." PPL Board Member Dr. Ray Dunkelberg examines the myth of the mistaken notion that abortion rights empower women, when the truth is that there is a one in two chance that abortion will take the life of a female child. Lozier Institute: Abo…

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The Garden of Forgotten Names, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. 30:00

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The Garden of Forgotten Names, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Belonging. Beloved. Delightful. A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Genesis 2-3. Feeling lost or hiding from something? This Sunday, we’re exploring a powerful message about God’s unconditional love and finding your true self. Join us onlin…

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Episode 16 - Our Only Comfort - Baby Chris Week 15 17:00

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This is part one in a three-part series titled, "Abortion: Myths, Deceptions and Euphemisms." PPL Board Member Dr. Ray Dunkelberg tackles the first myth of the mistaken idea that "the Bible says nothing about abortion" - when the fact is that the Bible is a treasury of literature about the infinite value of human life. Scripture verses referred to …

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We are Made for the Beloved, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. 30:00

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We are Made for the Beloved, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: You Belong. You Are Beloved. A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Feeling weary or critical of yourself? We’ve got a message that might change everything. Join us this Sunday online or in-person to discover how you’re not just good, but wonderfully, deep…

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Episode 15 - Created for Freedom - Baby Chris Week 14 14:28

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"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, they they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among men..." Craddock, Joshua, "Protecting Prenatal Persons: Does the Fourteenth A…

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Feeding the Hungry, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. 30:00

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Feeding the Hungry, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Holy Troublemakers A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 25.35; Matthew 6.11; Deuteronomy 15.7; Leviticus 23.22; Micah 6.8; Matthew 22.37-39; Matthew 25.35. Searching for meaning beyond yourself? This Sunday, we’re diving deep into what it means…

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Episode 14 - Touch & Go - Baby Chris Week 13 18:34

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This week PPL brings you important information to help you develop a perspective on the pro-life dilemma that is in vitro fertilization or IVF. Dr. Patricia June's article focuses on the realities of IVF and how - as long as it is a social reality - it might be redeemed through the practice of embryo donation and adoption. Nightlight Embryo Adoptio…

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Love is Dangerous Business, with Becca Ellis. 30:00

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Love is Dangerous Business, with Becca Ellis. Series: Holy Troublemakers A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: John 15:12-13; Matthew 22:37-39. Feeling stuck or searching for hope? Join us this Sunday as we explore revolutionary love through the inspiring story of Valerie Kaur. Discover how small acts of cou…

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Episode 13 - The Science of Dads - Baby Chris Week 12 14:13

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Much is made of a father's responsibility for the children he creates, from financial support to adulthood, to inheritance rights at the end of life. But what of the man who wants to take responsibility for his children, but is denied that right by an abortion-minded partner? And what of the man who pressures his pregnant partner to abort, only to …

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Standing in Our Whole Story, with Rev. Sharon Edwards. 30:00

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Standing in Our Whole Story, with Rev. Sharon Edwards. Series: Holy Troublemakers A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Curious about untold stories and healing? Join us this Sunday as we explore Kaitlyn Curtice’s powerful journey of identity, resistance, and hope. Discover how truth-telling can transform our understan…

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Episode 12 - Fire in the Belly - Baby Chris Developmental Week 11 16:27

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Baby Chris has nothing to do with his own development. There is nothing the unborn child can do that results in self-determination - he just "shows up." Our careful plans for our own lives and futures are often altered from the outside by the unexpected arrival of the wind of the Spirit. All we can do is show up and respond. Do We Participate in Ou…

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Boundary-breaking Hospitality, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. 30:00

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Boundary-breaking Hospitality, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Holy Troublemakers A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Luke 15.1-2; 4-7. Feeling unsure about faith, church, or where you belong? This Sunday, we’re exploring a powerful message of radical love and acceptance. Whether you’re searching, doub…

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Episode 11 - Bone of My Bone - Baby Chris Developmental Week 10 11:03

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Ten week old Baby Chris now has working arm joints, cartilage and bones! He is a neat human package - Scripture has a lot to say about human bones and strength from birth to natural death. Scriptures included in this episode include: Genesis 3:4 Psalm 139:16 I Cor. 15:26 John 11:38 Luke 22:44 Psalm 23:4 John 11:26 Isaiah 58:11 Ps. 6:2 Proverbs 17:2…

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Rediscovering Our Common Humanity, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. 30:00

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Rediscovering Our Common Humanity, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Holy Troublemakers A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 22.36-40; Matthew 6.21; John 13.34. Ever wondered what love really looks like? This Sunday, we’re diving into the world of Mr. Rogers and exploring how small acts of kindnes…

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EPISODE 10 - CODE 9 - BABY CHRIS WEEK 9 13:43

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Nine weeks of fetal development is a bit of a "preborn graduation." The baby is no longer called an "embryo," and is promoted to "fetus." At nine weeks, the child's unique DNA code has printed all the pieces necessary for life outside the womb, and all those parts are beginning to function as they will after birth. Waiting for Eli: a Father's Journ…

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Words for God, with Rev. Sharon Edwards. 30:00

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Words for God, with Rev. Sharon Edwards. Series: Holy Troublemakers A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Curious about language, faith, and breaking boundaries? Join us this Sunday as we explore how words shape our understanding of the divine. Discover a fresh, inclusive perspective that might just change how you see …

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Episode 9 - Taste and See - Baby Chris Developmental Week 8 11:46

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This week we're thinking about how God wants us to "taste and see" how good God is, by taking in the Word of God as food - but the Bible tells us that sometimes there is a "famine of God's Word." The Westminster Children's Catechism Scripture verses in today's episode include: Amos 8:11-12 2 Timothy 2:15 2 Thess. 2:15 Jude 1:3 Deut. 31:12-13 Psalm …

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The Right Kind of Trouble, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. 30:00

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The Right Kind of Trouble, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: Holy Troublemakers A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: James 2.15-17. Curious about making a difference and living with purpose? Join us this Sunday as we explore what it means to be a “holy troublemaker” – someone who shakes things up for good…

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Episode 8 - The Word of the Lord - Baby Chris Week 7 11:43

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Everyone has to be born again to inherit the Kingdom of God, but to hear the gospel, one must first be born! Being prolife is a way to fulfill the Great Commission. Scripture references for this episode include: Matthew 19:14 John 3:3 Matthew 18:6, 10 Matthew 19:30 Psalm 145:4, 21 Genesis 1:1 Psalm 119:89 John 1:1-14 Colossians 1:15-19 Isaiah 55:10…