Comedians Geno Bisconte and Jeffrey Paul break down all the NFL action week to week giving you their hot takes and best picks for every matchup!
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With unique insights from a Biblical context, Carmen LaBerge seeks to reconnect the eternal with the everyday and enters into conversations in ways that honor Jesus.
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Join Focus on the Family's media and culture analysts for lighthearted reviews for parents and conversation about entertainment, pop culture and technology. Through this 30-minute podcast from Focus on the Family, you'll hear practical information from a Biblical worldview to help guide decisions about what to watch, listen and visit. And connect to a ton of related Christian resources and articles.
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The idea of “the common good” has a rich history within the Christian church. It’s the notion that, as we pursue Jesus in our lives and in the lives of others, we are fulfilling God’s purposes for His creation. This pursuit can be messy. It means rolling up our sleeves and creating space for hard conversations about real issues that impact our lives. Things like parenting, marriage, finances, politics, art, and culture. On The Common Good, Brian From creates space to have these conversations ...
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It can be tough navigating life's rough waters. Up Stream is here to help make that journey a little smoother. About the host: Joy Tolle Joy has been with The River in various capacities since 2016. An ordained chaplain since 2019, she is now the lead chaplain for the team of River chaplains. She holds a deep compassion for people and believes her role is best described as a bridge between the sacred and secular, bringing Christ’s care and hope to those hurting and in crisis. Joy holds a Bac ...
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Triathlon: where you can test your limits in 3 different disciplines one after the other! Swim, bike, run. One might say it's an addiction, but truly it's a lifestyle! Mission Kona podcast highlights age group athletes doing amazing things in the Triathlon space. Mike & Michelle Payne are husband and wife amateur triathletes, parents and self proclaimed coffee connoisseurs, both working in corporate America. Mike is also a Triathlon coach and recently qualified for Kona in October of 2024. M ...
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Smart phones, sports betting, and Wicked - Adam Holz | Living your faith in the workplace - Denise Daniels
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48:46Plugged In's Adam Holz again looks at the problem of sports betting, especially since it's so easily available on our smart phones. These phones have affected us in many ways, especially in what we see as entertaining. He also talks about the new moview "Wicked: For Good" and "The Carpenter's Son." Denise Daniels, author of "Working for Better," se…
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Adam Holz with Plugged In talks movies and TV
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David Washington talks about his new book "Don't Despise Our Youth"
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Sarah Zylstra with The Gospel Coalition talks about the revival in Gen Z
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First edition 'Superman' comic found in attic sells for $9 million, breaking record Utah Flocks to Crusade Event at Campus Where Charlie Kirk Was Killed - Christianity Today Boomers, Gen X, and Millennials pick better passwords than Gen Z – but they're all still bad | TechSpot Rich Villodas on X: "Some ideas to grow in prayer: 1) befriend silence 2…
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Different walks of life, same walk with Jesus - Carmen LaBerge | The thanks you can't accept - Daniel DeWitt
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48:59Carmen LaBerge talks about her time yesterday leading a devotional time with partner ministry. (OK, she forgot she was to be part of this..) The people at this ministry come from a wide variety of backgrounds. How do the walk this life together? Stories play an important part. Daniel DeWitt of the Theolatte blog and Scholar Leaders helps us remembe…
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Helping people engage with the Bible's Christmas story - Steve Cleary | Who first lived in the Americas?- Nathaniel Jeanson
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49:11With spiritual interest up globally but Bible engagement down, Steve Cleary of Revelation Media and the iBible app talks about a couple of resources for sharing the real, Biblical story of Jesus's birth through "The Real Story of Christmas" video and comic book. Nathaniel Jeanson of Answers in Genesis, author of "They Had Names," talks about the pe…
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Talking with a Bible character chatbot? - Austin Gravley | Worship goes Bananas! - Jason Romano
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48:48Austin Gravley of Digital Babylon and the What Would Jesus Tech podcast talks about how some religious groups are creating AI Chatbots: some potentially helpful like ones that will people understand their denominations teachings. Others claiming to give you the ability to have conversations with Jesus or other Biblical characters. Sports Spectrum's…
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Jeff Bradford with Human Coalition talks about how you can help women choose life
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The art and gift of listening well – Bill English | Going deeper with fellow sisters in Christ – Hunter Beless
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49:10Bill English of Bible and Business and OnPath Counseling unpacks why the "dark side" of a personality appears from time to time and ways to keep your marriage strong and growing. Hunter Beless, author of "Jesus Loves You More" and founder of Journeywomen, shares what she wants her children to know more than anything. Faith Radio podcasts are made p…
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Giving our neighbors a better view of who God is and what Jesus came to do – Daryl Crouch | How God's love compels us to love His creation well – Alfonso Espinosa
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48:56Daryl Crouch of Everyone's Wilson, a faith-based group seeking the welfare of Wilson County TN, outlines the questions the mobilized Church should be asking, while seeking to understand and serve others. Pastor Alfonso Espinosa, author of "Contending for Christ Through the Creed," shares about the almighty and magnificent Creator, who uses His powe…
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Pascal-Emmanuel Gobry on X: "We live in a totalitarian society" / X Owen Strachan on X: "Nearly two months later, I can barely believe that John MacArthur, Voddie Baucham, and Charlie Kirk are gone. Still grieving the deaths of these faithful men. But in my fog, I see this with crystal clarity: Jesus is ALIVE. Jesus is ruling. Jesus is good. Jesus …
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The significance of a government ban on THC products – Dr. Bret Nicks | The experience of crossing the event horizon with Jesus – Rick Lawrence
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49:01Christian Medical and Dental Association's Dr. Bret Nicks talks about the advancements in hormone therapy for women and what factors to consider when it comes to absorbing Vitamin D. Vibrant Faith's Rick Lawrence outlines how our shame often gets in the way of our relationship with Jesus and what it looks like to treat Him as the black hole of the …
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Seeing great value in choosing to show mercy – Nick Pitts | Holding our friends accountable, as an act of love – Luke Moon
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48:49The Briefing's Nick Pitts unpacks the increased violence against law enforcement in the U.S. and the layers behind continued strikes against drug boats. Luke Moon of the Philos Project and Generation Zion shares about the pursuit of building relationships with those we strongly disagree with and what it looks like to rebuke fellow Jesus followers i…
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Jonathan Walton talks about his new book "Beauty and Resistance: Spiritual Rhythms for Formation and Repair"
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David French on X: "Wow. I really hope this is sincere. We won’t heal as a country unless at least some of our most toxic voices repent and reform. I’m praying that she can stick to this new conviction." / X Danny on X: "MacArthur on Christianity, voting, and politics: "If you are a preacher of Jesus Christ and you are a pastor, you should be known…
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Managing holiday anxiety and holiday eating - Linda Mintle | The trailblazing faith of the Pilgrims - Jennifer Hayden Stokes
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48:45As we are quickly approaching the Holidays, Dr. Linda Mintle of The Doctor Linda Mintle Show and author of the workbook "Hope and Healing for Anxiety," talks about managing stress, as well as avoiding holiday weight gain. Jennifer Hayden Stokes, author of "The Pioneer's Way," looks back at the pioneering spirit of the Pilgrims. Faith Radio podcasts…
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No soliciting signs and being pressed down - Carmen LaBerge | Why is religion less important to Americans? - Daniel Bennett
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48:55Along with opening the Monday Mailbag, Carmen talks about the attention given to monks harvesting olives on the Mount of Olives. She also talks about a neighbor and their no soliciting sign that includes those who would evangelize. How do we balance the right to practice your religion, the call to share the Gospel, and respecting the wishes of the …
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Zack Mettler, Issues Analyst & Writer at Focus on the Family
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Alex Nsegimana with Operation Christmas Child
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Allowing Ourselves a Picture of Heaven Amidst All the Darkness
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48:10Rich 'sniper tourists' allegedly paid $90K to shoot civilians -- including kids -- during 'human safari' trips to Sarajevo J.D. Greear on X: "Jesus’ main purpose on earth was not to teach great morals or to do great miracles. His main purpose was to go to a cross to pay the price for our forgiveness. Full sermon: https://t.co/YlnQ3MIGe9 https://t.c…
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Grappling with AI music and actors - Adam Holz | - Who is the Spirit of Christmas? - Cynthia Ruchti
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48:46Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about how the entertainment industry is wrestling with AI-generated music and actors. What is real?? Plus, he looks at how Hollywood is wrestling with God and asking questions more recently. Cynthia Ruchti, author of "The Spirit of Christmas," helps us see the presence and the role of the Holy Spirit in the story of Jes…
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When Jesus calls, where does He find you? - Thann Bennett | Not letting social media ruin your holidays - Chris Martin
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48:58Along with view the news of the government reopening through the lens of the true and the beautiful, Thann Bennett of The Equipped Newsletter and radio show reflects on the calling of the disciples and ask how Jesus finds you when he calls. Social media expert Chris Martin, author of "The Wolf in Their Pockets," talks about ways we can not let our …
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Revival Starts Smaller Than You Think The Problem of False Advertising by Christian Colleges - Eternal Perspective Ministries Trevin Wax on X: "I contributed an essay for @firstthingsmag -- "We Were Jesus Freaks" -- all about growing up evangelical in the 90's subculture: CCM, Peretti books, Adventures in Odyssey, VeggieTales, True Love Waits, Left…
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Rebecca McLaughlin talks about her new book "How Church Could (Literally) Save Your Life"
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Counting down to Christmas - Carol McLeod | Using Advent to prepare Him room in your heart - Brenda Bogart
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49:12Bible teacher Carol McLeod shares from her YouVersion Bible study "Countdown to Christmas" and how we can spend the time leading up to Christmas to draw closer to God. Then, artist Brenda Bobart, author of "The Art of Advent," talks about using the 40 days before Christmas as a time to see our need for a Savior, so when Christmas comes we have a re…
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Serving a small church in a dying community - Mark Caleb Smith | Seeing your walk with Jesus as apprenticeship - Heath Hardesty
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48:47Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith addresses the history and the modern abuse of the presidential power to pardon. He also reflects on serving as a fill-in preacher at a church in a small community that is in decline, and the spiritual needs they have. Pastor Heath Hardesty, author of "All Things Together," helps us see our following Jesus much l…
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Celebrating Global Bible Month - Bobby Gruenewald | Navigating relational tensions around the holidays - Debra Fileta
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49:08Bobby Gruenewald, innovation pastor at Life.Church and creator of the YouVersion Bible app talks about the growth of Bible reading globally, and celebrates the 1 billionth download of the YouVersion app as part of Global Bible Month celebrations. Psychologist Debra Fileta helps us develop the people skills as we look at our holiday gathering intera…
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Walking through the Holidays after a loss of a loved one - Samuel Hodges | Christians serving amid the Pakistani-Indian conflict - Ruth Kramer
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48:52https://www.griefshare.org/Are you or do you know someone who is heading into the Christmas season with a major loss in their family? Church Initiatives' Samuel Hodges talks about the ministry of GriefShare and their "Survival Guide: Navigating The Holidays After a Loss." Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer talks about recent bombing in both India an…
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What Does Evangelism Look Like In Our Day?
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50:35A Spiritual Body Will Still Be a Body - Eternal Perspective Ministries Foust | Crosswalk.com John 3 NIV - Jesus Teaches Nicodemus - Now there was - Bible Gateway Instagram Desiring God on X: "People-pleasing enslaves you to man’s approval. Your happiness rises and falls with what others think and say. But that kind of service belongs ultimately to …
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Healing and hope for wounded veterans - Dr. Damon Friedman | Relating to Gen Z cross-culturally - Tanita Maddox
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49:01On this Veterans Day, Dr. Damon Friedman of SOF Mission and the Veteran Service Alliance shares her personal story of serving our country, the wounds he has physically and emotionally, and the work he's part of to bring healing, wholeness and support for our military veterans. Tanita Maddox, author of "What Gen Z Really Wants to Know About God," ca…
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The need of a truly deliberative Congress - Adam Holz | Erika Kirk living fearless in the face of fear - Billy Hallowell
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48:46Political scientist Adam Carrington reflects on what's been happening in the Congress to end the federal government shutdown. He again talks about the need to Congress to be a truly deliberative body working through issues. He also addresses religious liberty cases before the Supreme Court. CBN FaithWire's Billy Hallowell looks at how God has shown…
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The Post-Literate Pastor When It Feels Like the Temptation Is Coming From Outside | Tim Challies Your Wilderness Wanderings Aren’t a Waste LIFE Today on X: "Former investigative journalist @LeeStrobel tells the story of a material-poor family who demonstrated a shocking spiritual richness. https://t.co/pooJf6pv6Z" / X Daily Devotions See omnystudio…
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Extremism and the need to police your movement - Elizabeth Neumann | Do you claim the Bible as your highest authority, but deny what it teaches? - Carm LaBerge
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48:47Security analyst Elizabeth Neummann, author of "Kingdom of Rage," talks about the extremism found on both the political left and right. For our republic to stay healthy, she says it's important to police what views are acceptable in your movement. The same is true for our churches. Carmen looks through Ligonier Ministry's State of Theology 2025 Rep…
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Sabbatical renewal - Dave Buehring | How do you make important decisions? - Carmen LaBerge
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48:54Lionshare's Dave Buerhing talks about his recent 3 month sabbatical, how it was a time of rest, renewal and recalibrating...trimming away what is unnecessary and focusing on where God wants him to go in the future. Then, Carmen talks about how we make our decisions. Are you intentional, or are you following their gut, vibes, and "cosmic signs from …
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Kelly Brady, Senior Pastor at Glen Ellyn Bible Church
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Another Sign God is at Work in the Next Generation
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49:05Thousands of College Students Respond to the Gospel, Hundreds Baptized at Unite Cincinnati Assemblies of God pastors call for change after churches fail to oust accused abusers hard fought hallelujah lyrics - Google Search Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights closing after over 60 years, citing financial issues after COVID pandemic - ABC7 Chi…
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Glenn Lutjens, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with Focus on the Family
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Matt Hoffman, Lead Pastor at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Park Ridge
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Matthew Sorens with World Relief on refugee resettlement
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Sarah Zylstra with The Gospel Coalition talks young men and sports gambling
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Custom ads to you, thanks to AI, and AI psychosis - Adam Holz | Handling anxiety with Jesus - Kim Dolan Leto
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48:45Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about AI platforms like ChatGPT can cause an increase in AI psychosis among its power-users. He also talks about the proliferation of Super Bowl half-time shows. Plus, reviews of "Nuremberg," "Sarah's Oil,' and "The Christmas Ring." Fitness expert Kim Dolan Leto, author of "Fit God's Way," talks about anxiety. How did J…
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Islam growing in America. What is the Christian's opportunity? - Carmen LaBerge | If you're the only Bible some people will read - Daniel DeWitt
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48:59Along with her Friday Farm Report, Carmen answers a listener question regarding the growth of Islam both in the US and the world. Are you fearful, or are you leaning in, building relationships, and gaining the right to speak into their lives? Daniel DeWitt of Scholar Leaders and the Theolatte blog talks about the song "Only Bible" by mainstream cou…
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Week 10 NFL Picks! Pick 6 with Geno Bisconte and Jeffrey Paul
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26:41Jeffrey Paul flies solo for Week 10 of Pick 6 with Geno nowhere to be found, breaking down every matchup, reacting to the NFL trade deadline moves, and naming his top “Locks of the Week.” From the Jets' continued disaster to surprise upset picks and bold point-spread calls, Jeff goes all in on this week’s slate—with producer Adam riding shotgun. Wi…
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Working to equip churches to reach the unreached near them - Sandeep Maity | The timeless reality of the Christmas story - Donna VanLiere
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49:09Sandeep Maity, president and CEO of Unreached talks about his story of being reached for the gospel when he was a child in SE Asia. He's part of the effort of equipping the churches to reach and multiply in their communities in these hard-to-reach areas, often under persecution. Novelist Donna VanLiere, author of "Looking for Christmas," talks the …
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AI genetic revolution and AI ethics - Austin Gravley | Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, and telling of God's Glory - Kathy Branzell
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48:47Austin Gravley of Digital Babylon and the What Would Jesus Tech podcast talks about how the Chinese Communist Party is looking at using AI to enhance the genetic "quality" of their children, among other uses. What are the ethical guidelines? What are acceptable and unacceptable uses? The National Day of Prayer Taskforce's Kathy Branzell (who is a "…
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Is it loving toward God and man, and advance the Kingdom of God? - Bill English | - Mark Yarhouse
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49:06Bill English of Bible and Business and OnPath Counseling talks about our decision-making process. Some things for us should be easy an "yes," some things an easy "no." Some things take more discernment. Bill offers some basic Biblical guidelines to help you in that decision-making process. Mark Yarhouse of Sexual and Gender Identity Institute, co-a…
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We can't food-bank ourselves out of this -Daryl Crouch | If your heart feels cold, turn to Him who is The Thaw - Karen Ellis
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48:53Daryl Crouch of Everyone's Wilson, a faith-based group seeking the welfare of Wilson County TN, talks about situation on the ground helping families who are struggling due to the lack of SNAP benefits with the federal government shutdown. He addresses the need of more sustainable ideas that also uphold the dignity of those in need. Karen Ellis of t…
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