Best Project Zion Podcasts (2026)

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918 | Coffee to Go | Christmas 2 | Year A 17:06

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In the beginning was the Word ... and the Word was God. He was most definitely not a book. The book didn’t come until much later! We all know that words have the power to lift up and to tear down. Jesus was fully human and fully divine, but we are only human. We are not the Word, and yet our words hold power too. Listen in as Karin and Blake talk a…

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Why “Not Guilty” Isn’t the End of Justice in Rob Reiner, Ashlee Buzzard and Chad Daybell Cases | Profiling Evil 48:39

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When Ashlee Buzzard stood in court and entered a not guilty plea, outrage followed almost instantly. For many watching from the outside, especially in a case involving the death of a child, that moment felt unbearable. How could someone who’s been accused of something so horrific not plead guilty? We’ve seen this same reaction play out repeatedly, …

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Sarah Grace Patrick, Angel-Faced Teen or Calculated Killer? | Profiling Evil 34:40

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A Georgia teenager is sitting in jail without bond, accused of murdering her mother and stepfather as her 5-year-old sister slept down the hall. Prosecutors say 17-year-old Sarah Grace Patrick left behind “mountains of evidence” in her digital footprint. Supporters insist that Sarah Grace Patrick is a gentle, churchgoing kid who couldn’t hurt anyon…

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917 | No Filter | Mormon Garments: Sacred and Secret, Part 1 49:04

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When what one wears is closely tied to their experience of religion and belief, it can be either comforting or deeply destructive. In this No Filter episode (Rated PG; may not be suitable for all audiences), host Robin Linkhart sits down Nancy Ross and Larissa Kanno-Kindred to talk about their new book, Mormon Garments: Sacred and Secret, in which …

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Are Women More Prone to Self-Harm by Gun? The Camila Olmos Case | Profiling Evil 36:37

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This video/podcast focuses on the Camila Mendoza Olmos case from the ground up, anchored by what has been publicly reported by investigators and credible local and national outlets. The 19-year-old woman vanished on Christmas Eve after leaving home on foot. Over the next six days, the search expanded, drawing in law enforcement, federal partners, o…

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Nikola Jokic OUT, Anthony Davis and Trae Young Trades 58:46

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We discuss a potential trade sending Anthony Davis to the Hawks, the unfortunate injury to Nikola Jokic, what that means for the standings in the West plus tons more.... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.…

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Serial Killer Boat Captain, the Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. aka Pokey Case | Profiling Evil 46:35

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A serial killer patrolled the waterways of coastal Virginia for over a decade, killing at least four people, and new DNA evidence has tied the cases together. Investigators say a commercial fisherman named Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. (Pokey) is the serial killer who murdered 20-year-old David Knobling, Robin Edwards who was just 14-years old, 18-year-old …

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916 |Coffee to Go | Christmas 1 | Year A 14:29

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Merry Christmas again! That’s right, it’s still the Christmas season. And, in the passage for this episode of Coffee to Go, we find Mary and Joseph on the move... fleeing an oppressive empire for safety’s sake. The story for those who remain is gruesome, but such is often the case when those in power will do anything to maintain their power. In thi…

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Micah Smith Red Flag Warnings, What Cops Saw Before the Child Endangerment | Profiling Evil 33:23

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One week before the near-death hike that permanently scarred Micah Smith’s children, police contacted Micah Smith alongside a roadway in a lifted white GMC with no plates, no registration, no insurance, and bald tires in cold rainy weather. The encounter escalates quickly as Micah Smith resists basic identification, and officers discover there are …

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915 | Coffee to Go | Christmas | Year A 14:59

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Merry Christmas! After a brief hiatus through Advent, Karin and Blake are back in the host seat with a new episode of Coffee to Go ... just in time for Christmas. Join Karin and Blake and all of the familiar characters of the very familiar Christmas story. Rejoice with the angels and the shepherds... for unto YOU is born this day ... a savior. List…

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After the Murders, What Nick Reiner’s Actions Tell Us | Profiling Evil 37:21

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In the wake of the tragic killing of Rob and Michele Reiner, new media reports are adding detail to how their son, Nick Reiner, behaved after the murders, what investigators allege about his post-crime choices, and how those behaviors intersect with claims of schizophrenia and substance history. Let’s explore Reiner’s documented actions like checki…

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Murder in a Safe Place, The Sherry Crandell Case | Profiling Evil 56:01

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In 1998, 50-year-old nurse and hospital administrator Sherry Crandell was raped and murdered inside her office at Prince George’s Hospital Center — a place she should have been safe. Despite DNA, fingerprints, and even an eyewitness, the case stalled for almost 30 years. In this episode, I sit down with investigative journalist Paul Wagner, host of…

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662 | Coffee to Go | Fourth Sunday of Advent (RE-POST) 16:25

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Somebody’s got some explaining to do. Mary may not doubt like Zechariah, but she’s not taking this without a little pushback. A baby. Are you kidding me? Well, in fact, Gabriel wasn’t kidding. Join Coffee to Go co-hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith for a look into Mary’s angel encounter and what that meant for her, and for us. It could be that there…

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Reiner Murders and What We Know | Profiling Evil 29:34

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The investigation into the deaths of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner has taken a decisive turn, with prosecutors now filing murder charges and a special allegation involving the personal use of a knife. In this episode, we walk through the latest updates from LAPD, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, and the District Attorney’s Office, wh…

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From Booze to Bloodshed! PLUS Feedback Friday’s Ask Mike Anything | Profiling Evil 39:13

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It starts small. A stolen bottle of liquor. A missing wallet. A petty theft in the night. But for some individuals, crime isn’t a one-off, it’s a sliding scale, a dark spiral downward. Let’s examine how Antonio Brown, an alcoholic, homeless man moved from petty theft to what would become a brutal homicide. This isn’t about sensational headlines. It…

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914 | What's Brewing | Values Based Financial Management 1:16:58

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Maybe you’ve been told to put your money where your mouth is, but have you ever been told to put your money where your values are? In this What’s Brewing episode, we take a step away from doing mission to exploring a new way to make mission possible. Blake Smith hosts Karsten Kaczmar, founder of Real Hope Advisors, to discuss values-based financial…

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BONUS: Mind Over Murder? Georgia Law & Sarah Grace Patrick | Profiling Evil 14:06

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When a defense team orders a psychological evaluation just weeks before trial, it’s never accidental and it’s never meaningless. In this episode of Profiling Evil, we take a careful, plain-spoken look at the developing case of Sarah Grace Patrick, charged in Carroll County, Georgia, with the murders of her mother, Kristen Brock, and her stepfather,…

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NBA Expansion Update, Raptors Linked To Sabonis Trade, Knicks Won't Hang Banner 45:19

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We dive into the latest talks around the NBA about expansion, the potential for Domantas Sabonis to be traded to the Raptors, the Knicks' decision not to hang their NBA Cup banner and more... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.…

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NBA Trade Updates, Raptors And Hawks For Anthony Davis, Bucks Buying And More 49:44

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On today's show Trevor and Keith take a look at what's going on around the NBA trade markets, including Anthony Davis' suitors, the Giannis situation, an update on Kristaps Porzingis and Jayson Tatum and more.... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradv…

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Missing Melodee Buzzard, & Ashlee Buzzard’s Silence | Profiling Evil 47:21

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Missing Melodee Buzzard, & Ashlee Buzzard’s Silence | Profiling Evil Nine-year-old Melodee Buzzard vanished somewhere along the Utah-Colorado border after a strange cross-country trip with her mother, Ashlee Buzzard—a journey involving wigs, license-plate swaps, and days of evasive travel through Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and Nebraska. Ashlee Buzzard…

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When Holiday Hope Meets Hidden Danger, The Rob Reiner & Bondi Beach Tragedies | Profiling Evil 21:29

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This Rob Reiner story is one of those stories that makes you stop and really think about what’s happening inside families when the doors are closed and the holidays are supposed to bring everyone together. In this review, we’re also going to acknowledge the tragedy at Bondi Beach, because these events didn’t happen in isolation — they reflect a bro…

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660 | Coffee to Go | Third Sunday of Advent (Repost) 14:26

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On this third Sunday of Advent, we find ourselves journeying with someone other than Jesus. Instead, we’re hanging out with the camel hair-wearing, locust-eating John the Baptist. It seems that Jesus wasn’t the only one the religious leaders were willing to interrogate. Join hosts, Karin Peter and Blake Smith as they wander with John … clearly NOT …

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The Real Reason Mike Cover’s True Crime, & It’s Not What You Think! | Profiling Evil 28:24

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Does true crime help us stay safer? Why do people study predators, behavior, and criminal psychology? In this episode, Mike King breaks down the four core reasons he creates Profiling Evil content — from risk-reduction to evidence-based storytelling — and then answers YOUR questions as part of Feedback Friday. This week’s questions include, the hea…

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ES 42 | Common Grounds | Advent as Spiritual Practice (RE-POST) 30:27

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Here we are at the end of the second week of Advent, but it’s never too late to start a new spiritual practice. This bonus episode from Common Grounds is all about Advent as a spiritual practice. Host Karin Peter joins Katie Harmon McLaughlin as they explore the invitation of Advent to slow down and intentionally wait in the tension that the season…

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Mavs Lose Dereck Lively, Ready To Tank? Trae Young's Return, Giannis And More 33:53

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The Dallas Mavericks suffered another blow, this time seeing Dereck Lively lost for the season. Are they ready to trade veterans and tank? Plus Trae Young is about to return, a Giannis trade update and more... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvert…

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Why Chad Daybell Doesn’t Deliver. Letter #10 Changes Nothing | Profiling Evil 41:04

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Chad Daybell says he’s “pausing” his Letters from Chad series so his appeals can move forward. In Letter #10, Chad Daybell blames the media, the prosecution, his own lawyer, and the justice system—but never himself. Let’s tear this letter apart line by line, showing how it’s really about damage control for Chad Daybell, narrative manipulation, and …

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Giannis Wants Knicks, Pelicans Looking At Zion, Trey Murphy Trades, HEAT In Tough Spot 48:14

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On today's show we discuss the latest trade rumors and news, including Giannis to the Knicks, the Pels and Heat looking to make major moves, good news for the Magic and more... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.…

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657 | Coffee to Go | Second Sunday of Advent (RE-POST) 14:10

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Are you ready to be fully immersed in something new? Put on your seatbelts and hold on to your hats. Today’s lectionary passage comes from Mark and he doesn’t waste any time with a beautiful birth narrative or an account of divine lineage. It’s straight to the business of preparing the way for the one greater than I/us. Join hosts Karin Peter and B…

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The Hike That Terrorized Micah Smith's Children | Profiling Evil 29:31

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A Utah father, Micah Smith, took his three young children on what prosecutors now call a “not well planned,” “ill-prepared,” and “extremely dangerous” hike into Big Cottonwood Canyon. Hours later, two children are unconscious from hypothermia, one appears dead when rescuers arrive, and the story Micah Smith tells doesn’t match what investigators la…

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What Bryan Kohberger Didn’t Want You to Know and Ask Mike Anything | Profiling Evil 38:00

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In this episode, we’re looking into what almost became public in the Idaho student murders case before Bryan Kohberger abruptly pleaded guilty. Prosecutors were preparing to call Bryan Kohberger's sister and parents to the stand in a move that would’ve opened the door to a deeper history of troubling behavior, family dynamics, and long-ignored warn…

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ES 17 | Extra Shot | Mary the Magnificat | Debbie Blue (RE-POST) 17:44

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In this Extra Shot episode, originally posted in December of 2016, author and former pastor, Debbie Blue, shares a sermon on “Mary the Magnificat.” Debbie is the author of Magnificat: A God Who Never Stopped Considering Women. Grab a cup of your favorite brew and listen in as Debbie shakes things up a little. It’s a perfect way to start the Advent …

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Brian Walshe Trial, Lies & Last-Minute Confessions | Profiling Evil 30:42

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Profiling Evil breaks down the opening statements in the Brian Walshe murder trial, a case as bizarre as it is heartbreaking. Prosecutors say Brian Walshe murdered his wife Ana on New Year’s Day, dismembered her, and dumped her remains in trash transfer stations. The defense says Ana simply died in her sleep and that Brian Walshe panicked, dismembe…

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A52 | Awaken to God's Presence | Advent 13:30

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We often need to be reminded to slow down ... especially as things seem to speed up in anticipation of the Christmas season. In this episode of Awaken to God’s presence, host Robin Linkhart encourages listeners to find peace, hope, and joy amidst life's challenges. She emphasizes the importance of slowing down and embracing the season's holy waitin…

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S2E13 Subnet 9 IOTA w/ Will and Steffen from Macrocosmos 1:27:39

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Will and Steffen join to announce IOTA by Macrocosmos, Incentivized Orchestrated Training Architecture on Subnet 9. Anyone can now mine on Bittensor using hardware you already own by contributing compute to IOTA's global training cluster, the world's first permissionless pipeline parallel training architecture. Join IOTA: https://iota.macrocosmos.a…

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Bulls Talking Anthony Davis Trade, Trae Young's Return, Jazz Going For It? 40:04

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We discuss the latest around the Bulls' interest in Anthony Davis, a return for Trae Young and what it would mean for the Hawks, the Jazz keeping Lauri Markkannen and if it's the right decision and more... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertisin…

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655 | Coffee to Go | First Sunday of Advent (RE-POST) 13:40

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It may be the beginning of a season of waiting, but not here at Project Zion! Co-hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith jump right into the new Lectionary year … journeying with Jesus through the gospel narratives. That’s right, we’re journeying with Jesus and waiting for him to be born. The important thing is that, on this First Sunday of Advent, as th…

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Beheaded Boyfriend. Secret's Out in Las Vegas! | Profiling Evil 37:01

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In this Profiling Evil Bonus Episode, I’m coming to you from Las Vegas, where I’ve been speaking at a conference on reducing risk and improving personal safety. And let me tell you… after digging into this case, I couldn’t help but think some of the behavioral training we talked about at that conference might’ve come in handy for the man at the cen…

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Holidays Behind Bars. Ruby Franke, Kouri Richins & Lori Daybell | Profiling Evil 42:34

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In most families, the holidays are driven by loving, caring mothers who can’t wait to get everybody under the same roof. But what happens when the “mom” at the center of the story is accused — or convicted — of destroying her own family? In this Profiling Evil episode, we look at how high-profile women like Ruby Franke, Jodi Hildebrandt, Kouri Rich…

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913 | Climate Brewing | Justice Manning | Climate Denier to Supporter 24:57

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In this inspiring episode of Climate Brewing, host Susan Oxley sits down with Justice Manning, an 89-year-old retired environmental engineer from Daphne, Alabama. Once a committed climate change denier, Justice shares his remarkable journey—shaped by a career in environmental work, shifts in scientific data, lived experience with extreme weather, a…

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Anthony Davis Returning Against Lakers, Kings Ready To Trade, Latest NBA News! 47:10

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We break down the latest on Anthony Davis' returning which looks to happen against the Lakers, the Kings are ready to tear it down and more from around the NBA.... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.…

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Does D4vd Know How Celeste Died? 37:39

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Profiling Evil breaks down the disturbing and rapidly developing Unequivocal death case of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose body was found wrapped in plastic, hidden inside singer D4vd’s abandoned Tesla in Los Angeles. New reports reveal a second suspect has been tied to the case. Let’s examine the timeline, the digital breadcrumbs, Tesla…

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Ashlee Buzzard’s Free… Melodee Still Missing! | Profiling Evil 37:35

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In this episode, we dig into the perplexing case of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard and her mother, Ashlee Buzzard, a case that stalled and left far more questions than answers. We break down the recent court hearing in which a false-imprisonment charge against Ashlee was dismissed due to insufficient evidence, and we examine whether law enforcement and…

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652 | Coffee to Go | Reign of Christ (RE-POST) 18:31

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“Did I do that?!” When Urkel asked that question in the TV show “Family Matters,” it was usually because he had done something wrong. But that is not the case when referring to Christ’s mission and the Reign of Christ. As a matter of fact, we should hope that the answer would be a resounding “Yes.” Join co-hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith as they …