Best Project Zion Podcasts (2025)

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A50 | Awaken to God's Presence | Hope 10:01

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Take a couple of minutes out of your day to breathe, rest, and reflect. Focus on the positive things around you and the hope that lies before you. God’s spirit is always with us, but sometimes hard to sense until we take the time to slow down and listen with intention. Awaken to God’s Presence provides you that opportunity through guided reflection…

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Will Donna Adelson Testify, and Can She Fix Her House Divided? | Profiling Evil 31:17

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With the State rested, Donna Adelson’s defense will now try to reframe her as a desperate mother, not a criminal mastermind. But the evidence—from coded wiretaps to her attempted flight to Vietnam—doesn’t vanish without explanation. That’s why Donna is almost certain to take the stand. She’ll have to explain the “script” she wrote for a fellow inma…

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The Worst, Best Place to Be in the Bible 47:09

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The Wilderness E1 — This year, we are looking at themes that play a prominent role in the Exodus story. And today, we’re starting a new series on the theme of the wilderness. The wilderness is a setting that shows up constantly in the Bible, and it mainly represents a hostile, barren place where humans can’t survive. So why does God repeatedly lead…

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888 | Coffee to Go | Proper 17 | Year C 13:31

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The “H” words of the day and not honor or homage, but rather, humility and hospitality. Of such is the upside-down Kingdom of God. Join hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith for a conversation on the passage from Luke 14 that challenges social norms by inviting diverse individuals to meals and encourages us to consider our personal social obligations. …

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From Kidnap Claim to Murder Arrest, Search for Emmanuel Haro | Profiling Evil 36:06

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Dive into the heartbreaking case of 8-month-old Emmanuel Haro, who vanished from a Yucaipa parking lot on August 14, 2025, or did he? This case has sparked a massive investigation. Initially reported as an abduction by his mother, Rebecca Haro, the story unraveled as inconsistencies piled up, leading to the arrest of both parents, Rebecca and Jake …

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887 | Chai Can't Even | Eldred Spain | Pt. 2 40:30

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Most guests on Chai Can’t Even who come to tell the stories of why they stay in Community of Christ are young adults, but imagine how many stories someone who has been in the church for over 80 years has to share. Well, this is part two, and if we had let him, Eldred Spain could have filled many more episodes. Join host Blake Smith in listening to …

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Dan Markel Murder, Adelson Trial & the Worst Middle Man | Profiling Evil 1:08:23

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Katherine Magbanua’s testimony in the Donna Adelson trial is one of the most fascinating moments in the long fight for justice in the murder of Dan Markel. In this short video, I’ll walk through how MAWG-BANA-WUA functioned as a “middle-man” between Charlie Adelson and the killers — and how that mirrors the role prosecutors say Donna Adelson played…

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Donna Adelson Murder Trial, Witnesses Reveal Hit on Dan Markel | Profiling Evil 28:18

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Day 1 of the Donna Adelson murder trial in Florida opened the door into the plot that took the life of law professor Dan Markel. In this video, we break down every witness, from neighbor #JamesGeiger who first spotted the #Prius, to retired Sgt. #DavidSims who shut off Dan’s car, to the crime scene technician who discovered cash still in the glove …

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886 | Chai Can't Even | Eldred Spain | Pt. 1 51:45

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From the time he was two years old, Eldred Spain knew he wanted to be one of “them” ... a minister who helped people. 89 years later, Eldred is still learning and still finding ways to minister to people. In this special episode of Chai Can’t Even, host Blake Smith sits down with Eldred, a lifelong member of the Community of Christ and former emplo…

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Murder Case Against Donna Adelson | Profiling Evil 1:42:56

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The shocking murder of Florida State law professor Dan Markel in 2014 has haunted Tallahassee for over a decade. Now, the spotlight is on Donna Adelson, the Adelson family matriarch, accused of orchestrating the murder-for-hire plot that left two young boys without their father. Let’s break down the prosecution’s opening statement against Donna Ade…

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Did Jesus’ Death Have to Be a Gruesome Crucifixion? 55:09

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Redemption Q+R (E12) — Is deliverance from evil spirits a redemption from the evil one over to God’s possession? Was God demanding a redemption payment through Jesus’ death? And are salvation and redemption basically the same thing? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to your questions from our Redemption series. Thank you to our audience for your…

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885 | Coffee to Go | Proper 16 | Year C 12:46

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Laws have their place, but when it comes to following a law ... especially “God’s law” ... at the expense of someone’s dignity, we may need to look deeper into the intent of the law. In today’s text from the Gospel of Luke, Jesus pushes the religious leaders to think carefully about the true meaning of Sabbath, and to consider how a legalistic view…

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884 | Fair Trade | Michelle Phillips | Chapter 2 35:00

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Faith transitions are often not a singular event. Rather, they are an ongoing journey. In this Fair Trade episode, host Robin Linkhart circles back to sit down with Michelle Phillips, to hear how her journey has continued – what she’s learned, what advice she has for others, and where she finds herself in ministry now and the days ahead. In Michell…

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883 | Fair Trade | Matt Robertson | Part 2 of 2 36:03

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The journey continues ... Matt Robertson’s journey, that is! In this episode of the Project Zion podcast, host Robin Linkhart continues her conversation with Matt Robertson about his journey from atheism to finding a new faith in Community of Christ. Matt shares his transition from a business career to teaching, influenced by his wife Heather. He d…

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Beheaded and Burned Down Under, The Beauty and the Geek | Profiling Evil 35:35

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A shocking murder in Australia has rocked the small fishing town of Port Lincoln and captivated true crime followers around the globe. Former Beauty and the Geek contestant Tamika Chesser is accused of killing and dismembering her boyfriend, 39-year-old Julian Story, before setting a fire to hide the evidence. She walked away as if nothing happened…

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Earlier Explorations of Redemption 50:24

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Redemption Hyperlink Episode (E11) — There are so many themes in the Bible, from redemption to exile, to mountains and cities. In every series, we attempt to isolate and study one biblical theme. But it’s important to remember that biblical themes are woven together throughout the Bible like instruments in a symphony. Today in this hyperlink episod…

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882 | Coffee to Go | Proper 15 | Year C 15:48

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Sometimes the Gospel writers don’t catch Jesus at his most pastoral moments. Sometimes Jesus just needs to get straight to the point. This week’s passage from the Gospel of Luke is one of those not so “happy Jesus” passages. Hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith explore the context of Jesus' teachings amidst poverty and oppression, emphasizing the need…

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Army Soldier Shot in Bed & Grieving Widow Faces Murder Charges | Profiling Evil 24:38

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What happened to Utah National Guardsman Matthew Johnson? In this episode we’ll take you deep inside the chilling investigation into his disappearance and the murder charges facing his wife, Jennifer Gledhill. From a secret affair to a supposed late-night confession, digital breadcrumbs to bleach-soaked crime scenes—this story has it all. We’ll als…

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881 | Fair Trade | Matt Robertson | Part 1 of 2 50:31

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Community of Christ Doctrine and Covenants 161:3d reminds us that “the road to transformation travels both inward and outward.” In this episode of Fair Trade, Robin Linkhart sits down with Matt Robertson for part one of a two-part interview in which Matt describes his chaotic childhood home life, his deep religious commitment, and his eventual deco…

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880 | Fair Trade | Miranda Giles 59:42

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Settle in for another captivating story of faith transition as host Robin Linkhart sits down with Miranda Giles in this latest episode of Fair Trade. Raised in a strong Mormon family, Miranda felt a special calling but struggled with the church's conservative views, particularly on gender roles and LGBTQ+ issues. Listen in as Miranda shares the str…

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An Eternal Redemption 55:27

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Redemption E10 — We’ve made it to the end of our series on redemption, where we’ll look at two last examples of redemption in the New Testament. When Jesus redeemed us from sin and death, did he pay a redemption price, and how does his redemption relate to the Torah’s sacrificial system? In this episode, Jon and Tim explore 1 Peter 1 and Hebrews 9,…

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879 | Coffee to Go | Proper 14 | Year C 11:10

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It’s important to remember that we are always being sent as empowered disciples to live Jesus' ministry and message. The focus of this week’s Coffee to Go episode is Luke 12:32-40, which urges believers to prepare for God's Kingdom by focusing on the present and always being ready for God's purposes. Jesus' audience in the midst of a kingdom, and s…

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Murdering Jared Bridegan. Is Hitman Rewriting Script? | Profiling Evil 23:14

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What happened to Utah National Guardsman Matthew Johnson? In this episode we’ll take you deep inside the chilling investigation into his disappearance and the murder charges facing his wife, Jennifer Gledhill. From a secret affair to a supposed late-night confession, digital breadcrumbs to bleach-soaked crime scenes—this story has it all. We’ll als…

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878 | Fair Trade | Jason Smith 33:44

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Our faith journeys can be filled with ups and downs as well as drastic turns and re-turns. Host Robin Linkhart sits down with Jason Smith, a 48-year-old IT professional from Duncan, Oklahoma, who shares his faith journey from Southern Baptist to Community of Christ. Having become fascinated with Mormonism at 15, Jason tells of his engagement in ant…

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He Thought They’d Submit… She Fought Back in the Murder at Devil’s Den | Profiling Evil 38:32

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What started as a peaceful family hike through Devil’s Den State Park turned into one of the most brutal and perplexing double homicides in Arkansas history. Cristen and Clinton Brink, devoted parents and recent transplants to Prairie Grove, were savagely stabbed in front of their daughters. But this wasn’t just a random act of violence—it may have…

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877 | Climate Brewing | Implementing Climate Resolutions | Dr Corrine Unger 24:48

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Susan Oxley and Dr. Corinne Unger are back again to discuss the implementation of the three climate resolutions passed at the 2025 Community of Christ World Conference. Dr. Unger, an expert in earth science and associated risk management strategies, highlights the importance of local environmental actions and the need for global coordination. She s…

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The Power of Jesus Over Death 49:41

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Redemption E9 — So far in the series, we’ve been talking about how redemption means being reclaimed—freed from slavery and returned to where we belong. But what are we enslaved to, and how does Jesus set us free? In this episode, Jon and Tim explore Romans 8 and Hebrews 2 to trace how Jesus enters our suffering and overcomes death to bring us back …

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The AirTag Tracking Murder of Matthew Restelli by Utah Mom | Profiling Evil 32:41

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In this gripping episode we go behind the headlines of the shocking Utah murder case involving Kathryn Restelli, who has now pled guilty to conspiring in the murder of her husband, Matthew Restelli. Her mother, Tracy Grist, and brother, Kevin Ellis, remain behind bars awaiting trial. Prosecutors say the trio tracked Matthew from California using an…

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876 | Coffee to Go | Proper 13 | Year C 15:32

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Greed and the accumulation of material possessions are encouraged in our North American context, but they’re not something we like to talk a lot about. Could it be that’s because it sometimes touches a little close to home? Hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith reflect on a parable where a rich man builds larger barns, only to be reminded of his mortal…

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S2E11 - Subnet 62 Ridges W/ Shak 57:20

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Subnet 62 Ridges is on a tear the last month and has now cracked the top 15 subnets. Join me and owner Shakeel on this pod as we jam on all things 62. This is one of my favorite new projects on Bittensor and has a great chance to disrupt AI coding. video: https://x.com/KeithSingery/status/1949125382579655120 https://x.com/ridges_ai https://x.com/ho…

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875 | Climate Brewing | Phases of Mine Closures 25:24

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In this episode of Climate Brewing, host Susan Oxley speaks with Dr. Corrine Unger, an earth scientist and research fellow at the University of Queensland, about the critical and often overlooked issue of mine closures. Dr. Unger, with extensive experience in the mining industry and government, sheds light on the evolving approach to mine rehabilit…

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Week 2 Bombshells. James Craig Trail of Lies, Affairs, and a Murder-for-Hire Plot | Profiling Evil 39:10

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Week 2 of the James Craig murder trial revealed a chilling and methodical unraveling of a man prosecutors say is equal parts manipulator, narcissist, and killer. From emotional testimony by Angela Craig’s siblings who adamantly deny she was suicidal, to a former lover who realized too late she’d been love-bombed by a con man. This week was stacked …

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874 | Climate Brewing | Mine Closures and Indigenous Peoples 28:30

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The environmental issues we face stretch beyond the climate crisis and raise issues regarding things that the Community of Christ holds dear. For instance, how we respond to environmental issues has a direct effect on the worth of persons... and often it’s the indigenous peoples of the land in question. In this episode of Climate Brewing, Susan Oxl…

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Jesus’ Death as Redemption in Romans 58:34

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Redemption E8 — Both in his public ministry and sacrificial death, Jesus redeems people from humanity’s cosmic “pharaohs,” the Satan, sin, and death. Jesus’ miracles show more clearly how this redemption works, but he says very little about how his death serves as a redemption. In fact, the most substantial thing we get is his symbolic body and blo…

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Lori Daybell’s Final Courtroom Sermon | Profiling Evil 44:15

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Lori Daybell just received two additional life sentences for conspiring to murder her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, and attempting to murder Brandon Boudreaux, her niece’s ex. But before she was handed her fate, Lori took the courtroom on a wild ride through constitutional grievances, near-death visions, and spiritual monologues that sounded more…

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873 | Coffee to Go | Proper 12 | Year C 20:08

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This week on Coffee to Go, Karin Peter and Blake Smith explore "the other Lord's Prayer" from Luke 11:1-13. They delve into the practical, concise nature of Luke's version compared to Matthew's , discussing what it means to ask for "daily bread" and the profound implications of "forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone indebted to us"…

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872 | What's Brewing | Redwoods Peace Colloquy 40:53

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At the heart of the Community of Christ is a growing movement towards peace and justice. Once an annual event sponsored by the denomination in Independence, MO, peace colloquies are now popping up in other places. Join host Blake Smith for a conversation with Emily Rose, Sierra Pacific Mission Center Peace and Justice Minister, about the 3rd Annual…

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S2E10 - Subnets 3 Templar & 39 Basilica w/ Sam 57:55

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Sam leads Bittensor's Templar and Basilica subnets. Templar is one of the world's top distributed training platforms and it's easy to understand why after this conversation. Fresh off a successful implemention on of CCLoco on subnet 3, he now has his target on building a permissionless, community-owned compute cloud on subnet 39 Basilica. Sam is a …

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Dr. James Craig & the Deadly Doses, The Final Hospital Visit | Profiling Evil 22:44

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What kind of killer walks into a hospital wearing scrubs and allegedly delivers a final dose of poison to his dying wife? Let’s explore the disturbing case of Dr. James Craig, a Colorado dentist accused of murdering his wife, Angela, by poisoning her with arsenic, cyanide, and tetrahydrozoline. Prosecutors say Craig orchestrated an elaborate murder…

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Cyanide & Secrets, Unraveling the James Craig Trial on Week 1 | Profiling Evil 27:16

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Dive into the gripping first three days of the James Craig murder trial, where a Colorado dentist stands accused of poisoning his wife, Angela Craig, with cyanide and eye drops in a twisted plot fueled by an affair and financial ruin. From the prosecution’s chilling claims of premeditated murder to the defense’s desperate suicide theory, this case …

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871 | Grounds for Peace | 2025 World Conference Reflections with Glenn Johnson 51:34

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Join host Robin Linkhart as she speaks with Glenn Johnson, Peace and Justice Minister, about the 2025 Community of Christ World Conference. Glenn shares insights on the historic ordination of Stassi Cramm as President-Prophet and other historic leadership changes that led to increased diversity in church roles. He also discusses his personal journe…

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The Banfield Fetish Murder Setup, Manipulation, and the Nanny | Profiling Evil 42:46

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A seemingly perfect suburban family—shattered by lust, deception, and murder. When IRS criminal investigator Brendan Banfield lured a man into his home through a fetish website and orchestrated his wife’s death, the nation was stunned. But when his Brazilian au pair, Juliana Magalhães, was revealed as both his mistress and an accomplice in the twis…

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How Does Jesus Redeem People? 50:41

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Redemption E7 — When murmurs about the birth of the Messiah began spreading, 1st-century Jewish people already had very specific expectations of what his redemption would look like. He was to be a new Moses who would overthrow Rome, enabling them to live freely in the land. But even after Jesus’ resurrection, none of that had happened. So what kind…

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870 | Coffee to Go | Proper 11 | Year C 15:43

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We all make judgements about how people act or respond in certain situations or to certain circumstances ... ultimately deciding which is the “better” response or action. We can’t help ourselves. In today’s gospel passage from the Gospel of Luke, we find ourselves watching as two sisters respond differently to Jesus’ presence, and one of them tries…

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869 | Climate Brewing | Paul Bethel Responds to World Conference Climate Action 25:20

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Not everyone agrees there is a climate emergency, but agree or not, we are seeing the results of global climate change, and those most affected are “the least of these.” At Community of Christ’s 2025 World Conference, there was strong support for resolutions that seek to address climate issues, and three resolutions passed with significant support.…

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868 | Climate Brewing | UK Energy and Eco-Lifestyle | Andrew Fellows 17:01

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Making the switch to renewable energy sources takes creativity, and there is still work to be done, but it is possible. Join host Susan Oxley for a continuation of her conversation with Andrew Fellows about ways to respond to the climate crisis we are facing. It’s not only the right thing to do, but it can actually save you money. This is coming fr…

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Dr. James Craig, Did the Dentist Kill His Wife Angela? | Profiling Evil 21:01

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Let’s unravel the chilling arrest warrant placed on dentist James Toliver Craig, accused of the premeditated poisoning of his wife, Angela. We’ll peel back the layers of evidence—from internet searches on cyanide to the mysterious delivery of arsenic and cyanide, and the affair that may have sealed Angela’s fate. Plus, we explore disturbing murder-…

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Redemption From Enemies and Death Itself 48:30

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Redemption E6 — In the book of Psalms, the Hebrew words for “redemption” are often used to simply mean save, rescue, or release. This is especially true in the psalms of King David, who was never a slave but regularly used redemption language to speak of trials with his enemies. As the collection of psalms grew and shifted over many centuries, Davi…

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867 | Coffee to Go | Proper 10 | Year C 15:45

2M ago15:45

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“It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood.” At least once the Good Samaritan comes along. This week’s episode has Karin and Blake journeying with Jesus in the 10th chapter of Luke, and talking about what it takes to be “like a good neighbor...” Karin encourages us to emphasize hospitality as a counter to hostility, and rate ourselves on a five-poin…

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866 | Climate Brewing | Two Steps Forward | Andrew Fellows 17:24

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World Conference Resolution 1325, adopted by Community of Christ in April 2023, opened the door ... and some eyes ... to more attention being given to the climate emergency. And, thanks to the North American Climate Justice Team, the work didn’t stop there. Join host, Susan Oxley, as she sits down with fellow team member, Andrew Fellows, to reflect…