Best The Counter Press Podcasts (2025)

In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie talks with Jim Fultz, National Technical Training Manager at Copeland and a former Emerson trainer. Jim explains the concepts of thermal and economic balance points in heat pump systems, breaking down how each affects system performance and efficiency. He walks through how to calc…

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News Brief: As Trump Attacks Venezuela, Media Takes His Absurd "Drug War" Pretext at Face Value 22:49

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In this News Brief, we detail how the AP, Atlantic, Washington Post and New York Times are accepting Trump's framing that his attacks on Venezuela and Colombia are about "going after drug cartels" when it's clear they are—based on Trump's own words—about controlling Venezuela's oil.

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Armed response: inside firearms policing 48:42

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Have you ever wondered how it feels to carry a firearm on the streets of London? Or what it's like to be among the first responders after a terror attack? And why do a small number of police officers in the UK choose to carry a gun, for no extra money, with all the added scrutiny and pressure that comes with the job? In this episode, Andy and Neil …

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LB Prevette on Weave, Rural Belonging, and Why “You Won’t Hurt Alone.” 1:00:56

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How one rural weaver is helping neighbors feel seen, supported, and connected in Wilkes County, NC — and what we can learn from her example. We are kicking off something special. This episode is the first in a new ongoing series highlighting Weavers — local leaders around the country who are rebuilding trust and community from the ground up through…

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HVAC Business Series for Technicians Ready to Launch Smarter with Furman Haynes 27:34

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In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie talks with Furman Haynes, Co-Founder of WorkHero. They discuss the challenges and rewards of starting and running a small HVAC business. Furman explains how new business owners often struggle with administrative tasks, financial management, and marketing. They talk about the impor…

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Should NX121 have faced a murder charge for killing Chris Kaba? 19:48

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In this week's Q&A episode, Andy and Neil debate the effectiveness of the IOPC: the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Last year, the watchdog controversially pushed for NX121 - the firearms officer who shot Chris Kaba in 2022 - to be charged with murder, only for a jury to return a "not guilty" verdict in near record time. So how does the IOPC…

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Engage Culture Without Losing Your Faith 16:39

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How do you stay pure in a world that celebrates what God condemns?Everywhere you look, culture screams its values — and most of them clash with Christ. So what do you do? Hide away and avoid it all? Blend in and hope no one notices your faith? Or… is there another way?In this message, we uncover how to live for Christ right in the middle of culture…

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ICYMI: Mike Madrid on Baseball, Family, and the Soul of America 1:22:36

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Where baseball, family, and democracy meet — Mike Madrid reminds us what’s worth fighting for in America. If you didn't catch our most recent conversation with friend of the pod, Mike Madrid, well... where were ya? We recorded this one right around July 4th and it's still on point! What'd ya expect with the brilliant Mike Madrid?!?! So join us in w…

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News Brief: Media Helps Sell ICE Raids with Zero Dark Thirty Ride-Along Schlock 31:29

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In this News Brief, we are joined by Matthew Cunningham-Cook to discuss his recent media analysis of "embedded reports" of ICE raids that prime the public for brutal crackdowns on undocumented immigrants.

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The Louvre heist: how they pulled it off 35:44

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Last weekend, a gang of thieves made off with hundreds of millions of Euros' worth of jewellery from the Louvre in Paris - including some of France's Crown Jewels. But how did they plan a job like this? How could the world's most famous museum be such an easy target? And how will the police be trying to track the perpetrators down? In this episode,…

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Silencing the Press, Politicizing the Military: Col. David Lapan Isn’t Having It 1:25:18

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“The North Star is the truth. Tell it. And if you can’t, explain why.” — Col. David Lapan (Ret.) We had the distinct honor of sitting down with Colonel David Lapan, retired Marine and former spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, Secretaries of Defense, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In a wide-ranging, timely conversa…

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Q&A: Who killed Jill Dando? 19:44

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In this Q&A episode, Andy and Neil debate what happened to TV presenter Jill Dando, who was murdered on her doorstep in 1999. Was she taken out by a professional hitman? Or was the Crimewatch presenter the victim of a random attack by a local criminal? Tune in to hear what Andy and Neil make of one of the nation's most notorious unsolved cases. Lat…

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Mockers in the Last Days: Prophecy Is Being Fulfilled Before Our Eyes 15:27

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They laughed at Noah—are we doing the same today? Everywhere you look, people mock the thought of Jesus returning. They scoff at judgment, holiness, and sin—as if history never warned us what happens when the world ignores God. But Peter said this would happen in the last days. Are we tuning out the warning signs because life still feels “normal”? …

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The Press Fitting Tool for HVAC Techs to Save Time on Installs & Repairs - Jessica Slaughter Part 2 20:43

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In part 2 of this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie continues his discussion with Jessica Slaughter, Marketing Manager at RLS Rapid Locking System, about the growing use of press fittings in the HVAC industry. They talk about common pushbacks like tool cost and trust in the technology, and how RLS is working to address th…

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Fighting Division One Conversation at a Time 20:19

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Surviving Triangulation in a Polarized World It's time to reckon with one of the toughest questions in our current public discourse: “How can you think that?” Through stories from his personal and professional life, host Corey Nathan unpacks the emotionally draining phenomenon of triangulation—when we’re caught in the middle of opposing viewpoints—…

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The RLS Revolution in HVAC That's Dividing Techs and Changing Installs with Jessica Slaughter Part 1 18:45

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In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie sits down with Jessica Slaughter, Marketing Manager at RLS Rapid Locking System. Jessica discusses the benefits of using press fittings in HVAC and refrigeration, explaining how they provide a safer, faster, and more efficient alternative to brazing. She shares insights into commo…

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Madeleine McCann: why the case remains unsolved 36:36

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When three year-old Madeleine McCann went missing from a Portuguese holiday resort in 2007, it was a story which had the nation gripped for all the wrong reasons. 18 years on, the case remains unsolved - but the story still has the power to create headlines and dominate the news agenda. In this episode, Andy and Neil look at the key mistakes that w…

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🎙️ Transforming Systems, Not Just Souls — with Dr. Kurt Ver Beek 1:09:18

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"If we lived in the poorest, most dangerous neighborhoods, we’d understand better how to love and serve." — Dr. Kurt Ver Beek It was great to sit down with Dr. Kurt Ver Beek, co-founder of the Association for a More Just Society (ASJ), who has lived and worked in Honduras for nearly four decades. From battling systemic corruption to reducing the ho…

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News Brief: The Billionaire-Backed Groups Working to Push Dems Right in 2026 and 2028 29:50

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In this News Brie, we detail the major factions seeking to rewrite the history of the 2024 election as "woke" Gone Too Far, downplay Gaza, and prevent economic populism at all costs.

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How False Teachers Are Deceiving Millions 14:44

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Ever wonder how false teachers slip into the church—and why so many follow them?What if the voices you trust most are the ones slowly leading you away from truth?In this message from 2 Peter 2, we uncover how deception spreads quietly inside the church, why millions are being shaped by counterfeit gospels, and how to recognize the signs before it’s…

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Asking the New Jersey gubernatorial candidates about Zohran Mamdani, Venezuela, "misinformation," and Epstein 45:35

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This Wednesday, October 8, I intrepidly voyaged to New Brunswick, NJ for the final New Jersey gubernatorial debate of the 2025 election cycle. Now, you may be asking yourself: Why should I care about the New Jersey gubernatorial race? Even if you live in New Jersey, you may find yourself asking this question. And I’m not claiming you should care de…

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🎙️ Back to Basics: When to Engage, When to Walk Away 25:18

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A candid reflection on staying grounded while engaging in contentious conversations—and when to take a step back. ✨ Episode Summary In this heartfelt solo talk, host Corey Nathan goes back to the fundamentals of Talkin’ Politics & Religion Without Killin’ Each Other. Reflecting on recent emotionally charged interactions—some painfully personal—Core…

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How E-Commerce Is Replacing HVAC Supply Counters and Changing the Trades with Kaytee Gray 34:32

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In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie talks with Kaytee Grey, VP of Fulfillment Operations at SupplyHouse, previously Head of Demand Planning. They talk about the shift from brick-and-mortar stores to online parts buying in the trades. Kaytee explains how e-commerce makes it easier and faster to find and order the rig…

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Phone hacking: the police vs the press 40:23

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Once upon a time, the police and journalists were friends and allies. But as the phone hacking scandal unfolded, and it became clear that many journalists had broken the law in their pursuit of stories, the close relationship between police and press was shattered. Scotland Yard was forced to investigate and prosecute many members of the media with…

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Justin Giboney on the Black Church, Civic Courage, and Healing Our Divides 1:04:54

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Live Show Beg-A-Thon Monday 10/13 - Promo! 2:06

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Episode 241: Can LAFC be Stopped? 59:10

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Daniel and Kirk discuss the 1-0 win over Atlanta and if this is a sign of things to come in the playoffs.By An LAFC Podcast

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How Did We Get Here? The Truth About Compromise and Regret 15:24

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Ever look at your life and ask, “How did we get here?” Lot once had wealth, safety, and family—but one choice led to a cave, brokenness, and generations of pain. This isn’t just an old story. It’s a warning for us. We all make choices that seem harmless in the moment but grow into fires that consume our future—and our family’s future. In this video…

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The Crisis Room: Manchester terror attack - what happens next? - The Crisis Room 33:07

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Today, Andy from The Crime Agents joined forces with fellow Global podcast The Crisis Room for a special episode to react to yesterday's terror attack at a synagogue in Manchester. If you'd like to hear more from The Crisis Room, find episodes weekly on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. What happens in the immediate aftermath of such…

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Cursing, Criticism, and the Conversations Worth Keeping 24:26

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A raw look at which relationships and conversations are worth our time—and when to just say f* it. ✨ Episode Summary In this candid, off-the-cuff talk, Corey wrestles with a series of deeply personal and philosophical questions that lie at the heart of this progam’s mission: 👉 Which conversations are worth pursuing? 👉 Which relationships are worth …

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SPECIAL EPISODE: another crisis for the Met 27:25

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In this emergency episode, Andy and Neil react to the shocking revelations in last night's Panorama, which exposed widespread racism, misogyny, and gratuitous use of violence within Charing Cross police station. Two years after the Metropolitan Police was branded institutionally racist, sexist, and homophobic, this plunges the country's biggest pol…

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How HVAC Pros Can Electrify Everything & Reduce 90% of Installation Mistakes with Nate Adams Part 2 21:49

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In part 2 of this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie continues his conversation with Nate Adams, Co-Founder at Phantasm and Founder at Nate the House Whisperer, about electrifying homes and the benefits of heat pumps, solar, and other electric technologies. They discuss how these systems improve comfort, lower costs, and o…

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Ep 229: Sociopathic 'You Got To Hand it To 'Em' Punditry and the Rise of Politics as Sport 1:14:00

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In this episode we detail the rise of detached "who's winning and who's losing" political analyses that reduces high stakes life and death issues to fodder for ESPN-style navel-gazing. With guest Jack Mirkinson.

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Is Stop and Search racist? 38:37

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It's the debate which won't go away: is stop and search a vital tool for making our streets safer? Or is it a blunt, overused tactic which unfairly targets ethnic minorities? In this episode, Andy and Neil unpack exactly how stop and search is meant to work, why it's so valued by police officers - and why it’s such a cause of tension between police…

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Inside Heterodox Academy: Jonathan Rauch and Liz Joyner on Reclaiming Truth in a Fractured Democracy 1:23:54

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Why defending viewpoint diversity might be the most radical—and necessary—act in higher education today. 🎧 Episode Summary What a treat to welcome two leading voices in the fight for viewpoint diversity and constructive civic dialogue: Jonathan Rauch, senior fellow at Brookings and author of The Constitution of Knowledge, and Liz Joyner, founder of…

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How HVAC Pros Replace Gas and Maximize Comfort with Load-Matching Heat Pumps with Nate Adams Part 1 28:20

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In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie chats with Nate Adams, Co-Founder at Phantasm and Founder at Nate the House Whisperer. Nate explains how heat pumps provide unmatched comfort by adjusting to the home's needs and running efficiently. He talks about the importance of system sizing, load matching, and radiant temper…

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The Seeds You Plant Today Shape Your Eternal Tomorrow | Bible Teaching 14:56

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Think you can escape the consequences of your choices? The Bible says otherwise. Do not be deceived: God is not mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will also reap. This isn’t just about unbelievers—it’s about you and me. Every word, every habit, every hidden seed we plant today will grow into a harvest tomorrow. You can’t cheat this law. Sow to the fle…

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Vanessa Warne, "By Touch Alone: Blindness and Reading in Nineteenth-Century Culture" (U Michigan Press, 2025) 49:41

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By Touch Alone: Blindness and Reading in Nineteenth-Century Culture (U Michigan Press, 2025) by Dr. Vanessa Warne demonstrates how reading by touch not only changed the lives of nineteenth-century blind people, but also challenged longstanding perceptions about blindness and reading. Over the course of the nineteenth century, thousands of blind peo…

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🎙️ THEY Didn't Do It – A Candid Call for Accountability 19:36

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In times of national tragedy, can we resist the urge to turn our grief into political ammo? Sadly, our current leaders can't seem to find their better angels. So who's gonna do the right thing? 🧭 Episode Summary Fair warning: Your trusty friend and host is a little hot under the collar on this one. We're addressing the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s a…

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The Final Podcast 18:30

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This week, Jack reflects on 10 years of the Premier Skills English podcast, looking back at the highlights of the last 800 episodes and leaves you with a football English quiz.By Jack Radford

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How HVAC Contractors Can Stop Oversizing & Close More Deals Using LaserCalc - Andrew Barton Part 2 18:55

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In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie continues his chat with Andrew Barton, CEO of AirMatch, Arenberg, Imogen Technologies LLC, and CFM Equipment Distributors. They discuss the Laser Calc tool and how it helps techs and contractors do fast and easy load calculations, both room-by-room and block load. Andrew explains …

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Ep 228 - Billionaires as Insta-Experts: How Our Media Conflates Extreme Wealth with Expertise 1:24:32

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In Ep 228, "Billionaires as Insta-Experts: How Our Media Conflates Extreme Wealth with Expertise," we break down the media convention of assuming the rich are per se experts on everything from education to "the economy" to poverty in Africa when, in reality, they are Just Some Guys. With guest Rob Larson.…

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How the UK’s drugs trade really works 35:52

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The UK is the biggest consumer of illegal drugs in Europe. From the British Pablo Escobar in the 1980s, to Albanian gangs taking over in the last decade, and a crack cocaine epidemic in between, Andy and Neil tell the story of how this shocking fact came to be a reality. They're also joined by Tony Saggers - the man who, until recently, was the hea…

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Dr. Beth Allison Barr on Women, Power, and the Pastor’s Wife Problem in Evangelicalism 1:11:36

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What if the role of “pastor’s wife” wasn’t biblical at all, but a cultural invention that sidelined women from ministry? Dr. Beth Allison Barr pulls back the curtain on how power, patriarchy, and politics shaped Evangelical churches—and why reclaiming women’s voices could change everything. Episode Summary So glad to sit down with Dr. Beth Allison …

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How HVAC Contractors Use Load Calc & AHRI Quotes to Boost Sales Ethically with Andrew Barton Part 1 20:39

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In this episode of the HVAC Know It All Podcast, host Gary McCreadie talks with Andrew Barton, CEO of AirMatch, Arenberg, Imogen Technologies LLC, and CFM Equipment Distributors. Andrew explains how AirMatch helps HVAC contractors build and price systems on-site using tools like Laser Calc for quick and detailed load calculations. He shares how the…

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Charlie Kirk Memorial: Christian Revival Sweeping America? 26:22

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.mtracey.net I watched the Charlie Kirk memorial extravaganza today. I also went to a Charlie Kirk church service last night in suburban New York. So here’s me thinking aloud about all of it.By Michael Tracey and Richard Hanania

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Is It Safe to Be Outspoken About Your Faith Today? 15:47

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What do you do when speaking the truth could cost you everything?For the early church, persecution wasn’t theory—it was reality. Threats, jail, even death couldn’t silence them. Instead, their prayers shook the ground, their voices grew louder, and the gospel spread like fire.Today, we face the same question: when the world rages against biblical t…

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From Trauma to Torah: Rabbi Michael Holzman’s Mission to Rebuild American Democracy 1:14:36

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After October 7, Rabbi Michael Holzman wasn’t just mourning—he was mobilizing. A project he had already spent years developing. Discover how one rabbi is using ancient wisdom, civic rituals, and interfaith grit to heal our fractured democracy. In this episode, we sit down with Rabbi Michael Holzman, spiritual leader of the Northern Virginia Hebrew …