Best Project Zion Podcasts (2025)

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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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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0474: Rebecca Foon (Esmerine, Set Fire To Flames, A Silver Mt. Zion) 58:27

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"Black Butterflies"The Vancouver-raised Rebecca Foon grew up with parents who were artists and activists, so it's no surprise that she became an artist and an activist herself. Let's start with the artist part. The Juno-award winning cellist, singer and composer Rebecca Foon has been in so many bands it's hard to keep track, so this is a partial li…

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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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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0473: Neil Scott (Adult Leisure) 58:21

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"The Things You Don't Know Yet"I seem to care more about the band Adult Leisure than my own adult leisure and there's a good reason for that. The Bristol outfit Adult Leisure are one of the most exciting indie pop bands around. Formed in 2020, Adult Leisure have put out a succession of catchy singles and EPs like The Weekend Ritual which have all l…

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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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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0472: James Diamond Williams (The Ohio Players) 52:30

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"Love Rollercoaster"To say the Ohio Players are one of the greatest funk bands of all time kind of falls short of the mark. The Ohio Players are, quite simply, one of the greatest bands of all time. The Dayton R&B outfit got their start in 1959 as the Ohio Untouchables and their leader Robert Ward was like a funk version of Jim Morrison--brilliant …

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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 …

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Chad Daybell Delusions and the Victims He Ignores. Your Questions | Profiling Evil 32:56

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In this week’s Feedback Friday, I’m filming just east of Las Vegas—on a lonely stretch of desert highway known for mob history, hidden graves, and more than a few stories about barrels resting quietly on the lake bottom. Perfect place to unpack delusion, manipulation, and your questions about Chad Daybell. We’re going to walk through your top comme…

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19 | Percolating on Faith | Faith, Activism, and Courage (RE-POST) 56:00

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In a time where people of color in the United States face new and escalating marginalization, we at Faith Unfiltered thought it timely to re-post this timeless conversation about faith and courage. Join Katie Langston as she interviews Vivian Jenkins-Nelsen, a social worker, scholar, and anti-racism activist from Minneapolis who was awarded the Pre…

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Lakers Fire Joey And Jesse Buss, Anthony Davis Trades And NBA Europe! 23:51

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We discuss the big news out out of Los Angeles after the Lakers terminated the employment of Joey and Jesse Buss, the Mavs looking at Anthony Davis trades and more...Use code CAPSPACEFB50 to get 50% OFF your first Factor box plus free breakfast for 1 year at https://bit.ly/4nm1vGE! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.c…

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0471: Chip Kinman (The Dils, Rank and File, Blackbird) 1:01:05

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"Forever Shining"In 1976 brothers Tony and Chip Kinman founded the legendary Carlsbad punk band The Dills, who in just four short years crammed their music CV with highlights. Before they disbanded in 1980, The Dils had recorded classics like "Class War" and Mr. Big" opened for the Clash and appeared in Cheech and Chong's Up In Smoke. The Kinmans w…

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LeBron James' Return, Wemby's Injury And Cap Space Projections! 33:15

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We take. a look at some of the biggest stories around the NBA, including the return of LeBron James, injuries hitting Victor Wembanyama, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and more plus a look at future cap projections.... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradver…

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S2E12 Subnet 2 Omron w/ Dan and Hudson 1:16:25

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Inference Labs is pioneering zkML applications in AI with Subnet 2 Omron and DSperse. Dan and Hudson join to take me through what they've built and how it applies to much more than proof of inference. https://x.com/KeithSingery/status/1978572966477611168?s=20 https://x.com/inference_labs https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.06972…

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Crisis, Rage & the Skelton Murders | True Crime Tuesday 41:51

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This week on True Crime Tuesday, we’re looking at three cases dominating national headlines — each different in the details, but united by one theme: human behavior under stress and the tragic consequences that follow. First, we examine the death of Michael Duarte, the popular food influencer known as FoodWithBearHands, who was shot and killed by a…

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LeBron's Return! Paul George Update, Mavs Anthony Davis Situation And More 43:09

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We take a look at the latest news around the NBA, including an injury update on LeBron James, Paul George, the Anthony Davis trade and injury situation with the Mavs and 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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650 | Coffee to Go | Proper 28 (RE-POST) 14:34

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Doing nothing is an unacceptable response! What’s the worst thing that can happen if you take a risk here or there? The treasure that we have been given … the Gospel story … won’t do anyone any good if we “bury” it for safekeeping. Join hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith for a look at the parable of the talents and the importance of becoming a risk-…

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Chad Daybell Letter Number Nine, The Spirit Woman in Black 36:33

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Chad Daybell just dropped Letter #9 about his “third near-death experience” from 2017, complete with a Spirit Woman in Black, a minute-long blackout where family says he turned purple, and a “fiery dart” that he and Tammy interpreted as a spiritual weapon. Let’s unpack how this letter fits Chad Daybell’s Death Row Marketing Plan. It’s a rebranding …

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Feedback Friday, The Cases You’re Talking About | Profiling Evil 42:58

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Welcome to Feedback Friday, where I answer your questions, revisit parts of the week’s biggest crime stories, and highlight the behavioral patterns that help investigators understand how offenders think and operate. This week we updated four major cases: 1) The missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard and the release of her mother Ashlee Buzzard 2) The b…

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692 | Cuppa Joe | Theo-History Review and Vision for the Future (RE-POST) 50:21

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Something new is being born in Community of Christ. A new spirit of hope is rising, and sometimes we need a reminder of all that we’ve experienced as a people and how we’ve been blessed by being open to God’s movement among us. This Cuppa Joe episode which originally aired two years ago, is a great way for us to remember our past, and ground oursel…

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What's Real, What's Not?! NBA Standings Watch, Jalen Green And Bradley Beal Injuries 1:14:43

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We dive into the latest around the NBA and take a look at the standings to sort through what's real and what isn't early in the NBA season... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Hog Media

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0470: Seán Griffin (The Ruffians) 1:00:45

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"Rocks Off"The Connecticut-born singer songwriter Sean Griffin has helmed the Irish punk outfit The Ruffians for close to thirty years. With three great albums under their belts, the band has played shows with everyone from Shane MacGowan to Black 47 and in the process, they've garnered a reputation for being one of the best live acts around. Sean'…

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Mavs Fire Nico Harrison! Should Mavs Rebuild? Austin Reaves' Next Deal, Darius Garland Injured 36:15

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We discuss the Mavs' decision to fire GM Nico Harrison and where the team goes from here, plus Ausin Reaves next deal and more... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data foradvertising.By Hog Media

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Predators & Their Playbook, True Crime Tuesday | Profiling Evil 41:54

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Welcome to the premiere episode of our new series, True Crime Tuesday, because evil doesn’t take weekends off, and neither do we. Each week, we’ll break down some of the most intriguing and high-impact criminal cases making headlines. It’s not only about what happened, but why. We’ll dig into the behavioral clues, offender decisions, and investigat…

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647 | Coffee to Go | Proper 27 (RE-POST) 13:09

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In need of an “oil change?” Or, perhaps your oil is just running a little low and you need to top it off. Either way, the time is now... don’t wait! What’s all this talk about oil, you ask? Well, join hosts Karin Peter and Blake Smith … along with the wise and foolish bridesmaids (hint... hint) for this episode of Coffee to Go to hear about how oil…