Best Steadfast Networks Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 112: Finding a Voice in Canadian Fishing 1:04:56

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What happens when someone who grew up with a speech impediment suddenly finds themselves co-hosting one of Canada's most iconic fishing shows? Dean Taylor's journey from behind-the-scenes team member to on-air personality for Fish'n Canada reveals the power of facing our fears head-on. Dean never imagined he'd be in front of the camera. Growing up …

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Box o’ Rocks: A Silver Mine, a Fake Funeral, and a Coward’s Revenge 20:38

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Originally Aired: September 23, 1956 In Gunsmoke #233, “Box o’ Rocks,” a humble old prospector named Packy Roundtree is supposedly laid to rest—until Marshal Matt Dillon pries open the coffin and finds only rocks. As it turns out, Packy faked his death to escape the brutal Jeb Cruder, a sadistic bully with a grudge and an eye on Packy’s secret silv…

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Thick 'n Thin: Grits, Guns, and a Friendship on the Brink 20:41

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Originally Aired: September 16, 1956 In Gunsmoke #232, “Thick 'n Thin,” long-time partners Odie Perkins and Brace McCoy are at war—over sour grits. What starts as a spat over cooking spirals into a full-blown feud, with bullets flying between barn and house on their shared homestead. Marshal Matt Dillon steps in to restore order, but it’ll take mor…

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Episode 111: When Things Go Wrong At The Lodge 1:09:55

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The wilderness has a way of teaching its toughest lessons at the most inconvenient moments. Steve Niedzwiecki pulls back the curtain on the chaotic realities of running a northern fishing lodge, where Murphy's Law isn't just a saying—it's practically a business partner. Steve's first year of ownership coincided with historic drought conditions on t…

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Belle’s Back: Secrets, Sisters, and a Fugitive's Return 21:17

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Originally Aired: September 9, 1956 In Gunsmoke #231, “Belle’s Back,” Belle Ainsley returns to Dodge after three years away—and immediately stirs up old memories, deeper secrets, and dangerous consequences. She claims she was abducted by the outlaw Jess Crider and forced to flee, but her younger sister Phyllis isn’t buying it. When Phyllis vanishes…

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Old Pal: A Marshal’s Hunt for a Friend Turned Fugitive 21:15

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Originally Aired: September 2, 1956 In Gunsmoke #230, “Old Pal,” Marshal Matt Dillon is stunned when fresh clues suggest that his close friend Jim Rankin—believed murdered during a robbery in El Paso—may actually be alive and involved in the very crime that supposedly killed him. As Dillon follows the trail, he uncovers a tangled web involving stol…

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No Sale: A Gunman’s Threat and a Gambler’s Bluff 21:08

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Originally Aired: August 26, 1956 In Gunsmoke #229, “No Sale,” Kitty and Sam are offered a suspiciously high price for the Long Branch Saloon by two strangers—Brice and Temple. When Kitty declines, threats begin to fly, and it becomes clear the buyers have a deadly backup plan: kill Sam if Kitty won’t sign. With Marshal Dillon on alert and a surpri…

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When God Says Go, And Then Be Still. 7:55

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Episode 266: When God says go, and we listen, He guides us every step of the way. Tune in for some inspiration and an announcement about September. Are you ready to overcome fear with faith, discouragement with confidence, and feeling stuck with steadfast growth in our relationship with God? Join our dynamic and loving sisterhood, the Daughter Aris…

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Annie Oakley: A Rifle, a Lie, and a Woman’s Desperation 21:29

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Originally Aired: August 19, 1956 In Gunsmoke #228, “Annie Oakley,” a bitter love triangle erupts into murder on the plains near Dodge. When Kate Kinsman’s husband is shot dead with a Sharps rifle, all signs point to Ed Dolliver, the man she accused of pursuing her. But Marshal Dillon isn’t convinced by appearances—or by Kate’s tearful accusations.…

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Snakebite: The Drifter, the Dog, and a Deadly Lie 21:29

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Originally Aired: August 12, 1956 In Gunsmoke #227, “Snakebite,” an old drifter named Pony Thompson rides into Dodge for his annual drink—only to have his dog shot in cold blood by a cruel stranger. When the shooter turns up murdered, suspicion falls on Pony. But as Marshal Dillon digs deeper, he uncovers a darker betrayal: a partner’s treachery, a…

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Sweet and Sour: The Woman Who Turned Men Deadly 21:26

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Originally Aired: August 5, 1956 In Gunsmoke #226, “Sweet and Sour,” Marshal Matt Dillon and Chester return from Wichita only to cross paths with Rena Decker, a seemingly innocent young woman with a dangerous gift for stirring men into violence. After saving her from a drunken brute at the train station, Matt brings her to Dodge, where she quickly …

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Episode 15: Emil D. Atanassov, VP Internationalization & Accessibility Engineering @ ServiceNow 1:33:54

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AI, Accessibility, and Global User Experience at Scale In this episode, Emil Atanassov, VP of Internationalization and Accessibility Engineering at ServiceNow, shares his unconventional journey from studying American history to leading global engineering teams at one of the world’s most innovative SaaS companies. Hosts Paula McGrath and Bruno Herrm…

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How to Kill a Woman: Vengeance, Guilt, and a Gunman's Code 23:47

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Originally Aired: October 31, 1953 In Gunsmoke #080, “How to Kill a Woman,” Marshal Matt Dillon investigates a series of brutal stagecoach attacks where robbery turns to senseless murder. As suspicion circles a stoic station master and a cold-blooded drifter named Nat Pilcher, Dillon uncovers a haunting backstory of betrayal, obsession, and a killi…

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Episode 110: The Hidden Seasons of Lodge Life 1:15:04

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Ever wondered what happens at your favorite fishing lodge when the boats are stored and the last guest drives away? The magic of those perfect summer days on the water doesn't materialize from thin air—it's crafted through months of behind-the-scenes work during what lodge owners call "the hidden seasons." The rhythmic cycle of lodge ownership foll…

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Stand Up, Daughter and Be Set Free! 9:53

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Episode 265: Sister, is there something that is holding you back right now from standing up tall? Maybe it's an illness or a worry that won't go away, or perhaps something from your past that is just so hard to let go of? We're in spiritual warfare, sister-this is something we must never forget, and today I want to encourage your faith with a story…

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Wrong Man: A Mistaken Identity and a Murderous Truth 25:57

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In Gunsmoke #135, “Wrong Man,” homesteader Sam Rickers rides into Dodge with what he claims is the body of outlaw Bob Hobart—gunning for a $1,000 reward. But Marshal Dillon quickly realizes the corpse isn’t Hobart at all, but an innocent man, Jake Haney, mistaken for an outlaw. When Jake’s grieving partner arrives in town demanding justice, Sam’s l…

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How to Kill a Friend: A Gunman’s Ultimatum and a Marshal’s Resolve 23:54

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In Gunsmoke #076, “How to Kill a Friend,” two crooked gamblers—Ben Corder and Harry Duggan—try to buy Marshal Matt Dillon’s favor, then send a rifle shot through his office window when he won’t bend. Run out of Dodge, they slink back with hired gun Tolk Marlin—an old trail partner of Matt’s, twisted by a past mob beating in Silver City. Tolk gives …

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Cain: A Riverboat Past and a Reckoning in Dodge 30:05

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In Gunsmoke #042, “Cain,” a quiet musician named Cain Vestal arrives in Dodge on his way to Arizona to die—but when he sees a face from the past, his plans change. Years of sorrow and betrayal boil to the surface as Cain prepares to settle an old score with powerful landowner Joel Adams, a man who once destroyed the life of the woman Cain loved. De…

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The Lynching: Justice by Rope in a Lawless Land 30:17

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Originally Aired: August 16, 1952 In Gunsmoke #017, “The Lynching,” Marshal Matt Dillon confronts the raw violence of frontier justice when a mob takes the law into its own hands. After the murder of Job Powell, a young drifter named Billy Saxton is accused and lynched without a trial. Dillon must untangle a web of guilt, silence, and manipulation—…

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Lost Rifle: A Boy’s Secret and a Marshal’s Gamble 21:51

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Originally Aired: July 29, 1956 In Gunsmoke #225, “Lost Rifle,” a man is shot dead while fishing, and Marshal Matt Dillon finds himself under pressure to arrest Ben Tipple—a hot-tempered man with motive, but no evidence against him. As Dodge buzzes with speculation, the truth lies in the hands of a scared young boy, Andy Spangler, who knows more th…

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Lynching Man: Vengeance, Mistakes, and the Price of Justice 21:14

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Originally Aired: July 22, 1956 In Gunsmoke #224, “Lynching Man,” Marshal Matt Dillon investigates the hanging of a newcomer named Hank Blennis, apparently lynched for horse theft. But what begins as a search for justice soon uncovers a tangle of revenge and misplaced hatred. A man named Charlie Drain, still haunted by his father’s wrongful lynchin…

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Letter of the Law: A Marshal’s Judgment and a Family’s Stand 21:36

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Originally Aired: July 15, 1956 In Gunsmoke #223, “Letter of the Law,” Marshal Matt Dillon is ordered to evict Brandon Teak from his homestead for a bureaucratic oversight—his failure to register the deed. Once a notorious gunslinger, Teak has traded violence for a quiet life with his pregnant wife, Sarah. But the law, pushed by land baron Lee Spra…

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Episode 109: The Return of Willie? 1:09:04

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The legend returns! After mysteriously disappearing, Willie "the Oil Man" has resurfaced at Two Rivers Lodge in northwestern Ontario. This episode reveals his ambitious journey of resurrection—transforming an abandoned fishing resort into a premium wilderness destination. Willie walks us through the extraordinary challenges his team faced: a main l…

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Overcoming Discouragement Through Loss and Waiting with Bekah Yawn 21:45

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Episode 264: What do you do when your discouragement is so deep that you feel you are in the darkest valley? How do you find the strength to hold on? Today I have a special guest on my show. She will walk us through how she overcame discouragement during and after her pregnancy losses. Are you ready to overcome fear with faith, discouragement with …

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Episode 108: Fishing, Finding Purpose, and Full Circle Moments 1:18:22

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Have you ever wondered what life might look like if you actually pursued the thing that makes you leap out of bed in the morning? Jake Monk's journey offers a rare glimpse into what happens when passion meets opportunity and purpose finds its perfect home. Jake's adventure begins unexpectedly when, as a teenager obsessed with fishing but with limit…

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Driving Out Demons and Living Your Purpose | Daughter Arise! 13:07

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Episode 263: Do you ever feel like something is holding you back from growing in your faith or from overcoming your anxieties and worries? Sometimes it is not just in your head, but actually something more spiritual happening. Today we will look at Mary Magdalene-a woman who lived with seven demons but was miraculously saved and then lived with the…

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Passive Resistance: Sheep, Violence, and the Strength Not to Fight 21:03

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Originally Aired: July 8, 1956 In Gunsmoke #222, “Passive Resistance,” Dodge City is divided when Gideon Seek, a gentle, gunless sheep herder, becomes the target of cattlemen determined to drive him out by violence. Refusing to fight back or even name his attackers, Gideon stands by his pacifist beliefs—even as his sheep are slaughtered, his home i…

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Gun for Chester: A Deadly Grudge from South Texas 21:06

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Originally Aired: July 1, 1956 In Gunsmoke #221, “Gun for Chester,” Chester Proudfoot is haunted by the arrival of Ace Ledbetter, a man from his mysterious past in South Texas. Convinced Ledbetter has come to Dodge to kill him, Chester grows increasingly desperate, even as Matt Dillon struggles to separate paranoia from real danger. When a violent …

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Sunday Supplement: Writers, Warpaths, and the Pawnee Totem 20:53

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Originally Aired: June 24, 1956 In Gunsmoke #220, “Sunday Supplement,” two writers from New York arrive in Dodge City, searching for thrilling stories of the untamed West. Disappointed by the relative calm, they stir up trouble by stealing a sacred Pawnee totem from a burial ground—an act that drives the peaceful Chief Little Hawk to violence. As t…

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Cheap Labor: The Price of Freedom and the Weight of a Gun 21:09

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Originally Aired: June 17, 1956 In Gunsmoke #219, “Cheap Labor,” Dodge City witnesses a quiet, powerful drama when gentle giant Foss Capper befriends Carrie Stansel, a hardworking woman held back by her controlling brother Ben. As Foss and Carrie dream of a life together, Ben’s jealousy explodes—leading to violence, threats, and a town forced to ch…

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Daddy-O: A Father’s Return and a Daughter’s Resolve 21:04

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Originally Aired: June 10, 1956 In Gunsmoke #218, “Daddy-O,” Kitty Russell’s long-lost father—charming, stylish, and mysterious—arrives in Dodge City for a reunion decades in the making. Soon swept up in a flurry of new business and old dreams, Kitty finds herself torn between loyalty and suspicion as her father pushes her to sell her share of the …

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The Pacifist: The Man Who Wouldn’t Kill Again 20:56

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Originally Aired: June 3, 1956 In Gunsmoke #217, “The Pacifist,” a drifter named Harden Hook arrives in Dodge, poor and half-starved, carrying only a haunted past. Once a violent Missouri raider, Hook swore never to kill again after a single, shameful act during the Kansas border wars. But old enemies Sutters and Hoagler track him down and stir up …

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Man Hunter: The Price of a Name, the Worth of a Life 20:54

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Originally Aired: May 27, 1956 In Gunsmoke #216, “Man Hunter,” a stranger comes to Dodge on the trail of a quiet ranch hand—revealing him as Ike Abbott, wanted for a murder committed twelve years earlier in Arizona. As Marshal Dillon weighs friendship, law, and the specter of bounty hunting, he confronts Ben Quillen, a deputy with a badge for hire …

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Episode 107: Wilderness Luxury: Rick Dolishny's Glamping Revolution 1:01:15

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Escape to the edge of wilderness luxury in this eye-opening conversation with Rick Dolishny, who alongside partner Jenn Carr has created Ontario's most innovative glamping experience at Maynooth Station Lodge. Rick shares the fascinating journey of bringing North America's only double-paned glass panoramic geodesic dome to life near Algonquin Park.…

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How Faith Heals | Daughter Arise! 13:46

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Episode 262: Welcome to our Arise in August podcast series! Today, we will take a deep dive into how your faith heals you. We will study a woman in the Bible whose faith healed her. My prayer, sister, is that you leave this episode with your faith inspired and that you feel empowered by Jesus to overcome your fears and doubts today! Are you ready t…

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Buffalo Man: Beasts, Beatings, and a Promise Kept 20:47

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Originally Aired: May 20, 1956 In Gunsmoke #215, “Buffalo Man,” Marshal Dillon and Chester stumble into a brutal world on the buffalo range, where a headless corpse and a camp ruled by violent hunter Ben Siple set off a chain of danger and abuse. Captured and tied up, Dillon and Chester’s only hope is Abby, a battered woman trapped in Siple’s camp,…

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Cows and Cribs: Starvation, Stealing, and the Making of a Mother 20:47

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Originally Aired: May 13, 1956 In Gunsmoke #214, “Cows and Cribs,” Marshal Dillon confronts the harsh choices faced by desperate settlers on the edge of Dodge. When the Thorpe family is struck by spotted fever, their orphaned baby’s fate hangs in the balance—and a neighbor, Mrs. Nadler, wishes to adopt the child despite her own family’s poverty. As…

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The Photographer: Blood for a Picture and the Price of “Art” 21:07

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Originally Aired: May 6, 1956 In Gunsmoke #213, “The Photographer,” Dodge City is unsettled by the arrival of Professor Jacobi, an ambitious eastern photographer determined to capture the “real” violence of the West—no matter the cost. When a harmless town character known as Old Toad is found scalped and murdered, suspicion falls on the local tribe…

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Doc’s Reward: Vengeance, Mercy, and a Thousand-Dollar Lesson 21:05

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Originally Aired: April 29, 1956 In Gunsmoke #212, “Doc’s Reward,” the aftermath of a deadly shooting puts Doc Adams at the center of Dodge City’s suspicion and the crosshairs of a vengeful stranger. After Doc kills an outlaw named Miles Brando in self-defense, rumors swirl and Brando’s brother Nate arrives in Dodge, intent on revenge and convinced…

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Indian Crazy: Fear, Frontier Vengeance, and a Husband’s Last Confession 20:35

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Originally Aired: April 22, 1956 In Gunsmoke #211, “Indian Crazy,” a terrified couple new to the frontier seeks Marshal Matt Dillon’s assurance that Comanche raids are just rumors. When violence does strike, only Mrs. Jallop is found dead—scalped and hastily buried—while her husband vanishes, and suspicion falls on the surrounding tribes. But as Ma…

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The Executioner: A Brother’s Trap and a Marshal’s Regret 20:53

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Originally Aired: April 15, 1956 In Gunsmoke #210, “The Executioner,” Marshal Matt Dillon faces the moral cost of frontier justice when a notorious gunman named Tom Clegg rides into Dodge, bringing a trail of dead men and a reputation built on quick draws and provoked duels. After Clegg kills Abe Curry in a “fair” fight, Abe’s brother Morgan refuse…

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God's Sovereignty and Blessings with Fernando Alejandro, M.A.TS. | Job Bible Study 29:22

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Episode 261: Today, we conclude our summer study of the book of Job by discussing God's sovereignty in understanding our suffering and His amazing blessings that come beyond it. My special guest is once again, my amazing husband, Fernando Alejandro! Fernando Alejandro is a published author who holds a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Gord…

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Episode 14: Peter Reynolds, CEO @ memoQ 1:03:03

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Exploring the Future of Language Tech with AI and Customer-Centric Approaches In this episode, Peter Reynolds, CEO of memoQ, shares his journey from social work to leading a cutting-edge translation technology company. Hosts Paula McGrath and Bruno Herrmann engage with Peter in a comprehensive discussion about memoQ's strategic focus and the exciti…

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Widow’s Mite: A Marshal’s Doubt and a Widow’s Ordeal 20:40

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Originally Aired: April 8, 1956 In Gunsmoke #209, “Widow’s Mite,” Marshal Matt Dillon is drawn into the tragic aftermath of a robbery gone wrong, where suspicion and greed linger long after the gunfire. When outlaw Zach Morton is killed, Dodge City’s gossip mill insists his grieving widow Ada knows the whereabouts of the stolen money. As Matt inves…

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Episode 106: Lessons From a Lifetime Guide 1:24:34

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Spend an hour with JP Bushey, and you'll quickly understand why his reputation as one of eastern Georgian Bay's premier fishing guides has spread far beyond Ontario's shores. Unlike those who picked up a rod five years ago after watching a YouTube sensation, JP's connection to these waters spans four generations – fishing isn't just what he does, i…

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How to Sell a Ranch: Bluff, Hustle, and a Kansas Pony Express 21:16

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Originally Aired: April 1, 1956 In Gunsmoke #208, “How to Sell a Ranch,” Matt Dillon tries to protect an eccentric old rancher, Tup Claver, from being swindled out of his land by a slick city buyer. When a too-generous offer is made, the deal spins into a battle of wits, bluff, and frontier ingenuity. As money, deeds, and tempers fly, Tup proves he…

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Hanging Man: Love, Jealousy, and a Rope in Dodge 20:57

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Originally Aired: March 25, 1956 In Gunsmoke #207, “Hanging Man,” the apparent suicide of a respected businessman soon points to murder, and Marshal Matt Dillon’s suspicions fall on a desperate love triangle. When gambler Mel Tucker becomes the prime suspect—and his lover, Cora Bell, seems tangled in the case—Matt is forced to let Tucker go for lac…

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The Man Who Would Be Marshal: Ambition, Lessons, and the Badge 21:05

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Originally Aired: March 18, 1956 In Gunsmoke #206, “The Man Who Would Be Marshal,” Emmett Egan, a former Union officer turned cattleman, arrives in Dodge City determined to take Matt Dillon’s job as Marshal—believing law work is just another kind of command. Dillon, weary of the constant danger, gives Egan a week to see the truth for himself. What …

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Bringing Down Father: The Trail Boss’s Burden 20:43

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Originally Aired: March 11, 1956 In Gunsmoke #205, “Bringing Down Father,” Dodge City is rocked by murder and betrayal when a young cattleman named Andy Gilden accuses trail boss Harley Burke of shooting an unarmed man. As Matt Dillon investigates, the truth behind the killing and a $20,000 cattle sale is tangled in pride, hate, and a son’s despera…

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The Hunter: Longarm’s Last Stand 21:12

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Originally Aired: March 4, 1956 In Gunsmoke #204, “The Hunter,” legendary frontiersman Jace Murdock—known as “Longarm”—returns to Dodge City, a relic of the buffalo-hunting days, hardened and reckless as ever. Ignoring warnings and driven by pride, Murdock sets out for a forbidden buffalo hunt in Indian territory, taking a young Blackfoot skinner c…