Best Pastor Ken Ortize Podcasts (2025)

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Restore-Episode 113-Alexander Bryant: North American Division President 1:10:21

5d ago1:10:21

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. In episode 113, we talk with North American Division President Alexander Bryant. He dives into his faith journey, evangelism, leadership, and more. Show Notes/Links/Resources Dr. Bryant's Biography Pentecost 2025…

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Restore-Episode 112-Heather Thompson Day: What If I'm Wrong? 1:07:53

1M ago1:07:53

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. In episode 112, we welcome back Dr. Heather Thompson Day to discuss her new book, What If I'm Wrong? Navigating the Waves of Fear and Failure. This conversation, and the book, will inspire and challenge you. Show Notes/Links/Resources Previous episodes wi…

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Restore-Episode 111-James Doggette: Patmos Chapel Senior Pastor 1:27:06

2M ago1:27:06

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. Our guest for episode 111 is Dr. James Doggette, senior pastor of Patmos Chapel Church in the Orlando area. We had an incredible conversation about his faith journey, evangelism, mission, leadership, preaching, and more. Show Notes/Links/Resources Patmos …

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Restore-Episode 110-Rodlie Ortiz: Campion Adventist Church Lead Pastor 1:55:06

3M ago1:55:06

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. Episode 110 celebrates the Restore Podcast's ninth birthday by welcoming back Pastor Rodlie Ortiz who has appeared on previous episodes as both a guest and co-host. In this conversation, we take a deep dive into his faith journey, what it was like being m…

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Are We On The Verge of WWIII? 59:30

3M ago59:30

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As tensions mount around the world—especially in the Middle East—some pundits warn that we may be on the brink of WWIII. Is this a genuine threat, or is it just hyperbole? https://www.kenortize.com/By Pastor Ken Ortize

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Is Woke Dead... or Not! 46:24

4M ago46:24

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Is the "woke" movement fading into irrelevance, or are its champions simply regrouping, ready to reclaim influence? In this thought-provoking episode of What's the World Coming To?, we break down the truth behind the headlines and cultural shifts shaping our world today. Don't miss this deep dive into one of the most debated topics of our time! htt…

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Restore-Episode 109-Melina Thomas: Young Adult Leader and Inspirational Speaker 1:04:45

4M ago1:04:45

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. Episode 109—the first for 2025—features an incredible conversation with Melina Thomas, a young adult leader and inspirational speaker seeking to lead and empower people in their walk with Jesus. In our conversation, she relates her personal testimony and …

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Restore-Episode 108-Clifford Goldstein: Adult Sabbath School Editor 1:39:51

6M ago1:39:51

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. It's episode 108—the last for 2024—and I talk with prolific writer and Adult Sabbath School editor for the last 25 years, Clifford Goldstein. Cliff talks about his faith journey, apologetics, what it's like being editor of the Adult Sabbath School lesson,…

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Restore-Episode 107-Gabriel and Eileen Cardona: Missionaries 2:22:57

7M ago2:22:57

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. In episode 107, I welcome Gabriel and Eileen Cardona as they share the story of their journey to accept God's call to be missionaries. You will be inspired and challenged as you listen to their incredible testimony of God's grace and love. Show Notes/Link…

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False Flag? 1:08:25

7M ago1:08:25

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If Trump wins the election, will he be allowed to take office? Find out my thoughts in this latest episode of the "What's the World Coming To?" Podcast. https://www.kenortize.com/

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Restore-Episode 106-Darius Jankiewicz: Doctrine of Salvation 1:23:49

7M ago1:23:49

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. In episode 106, I welcome Dr. Darius Jankiewicz to the podcast. We dive into his faith journey and have an amazing conversation about the doctrine of salvation and justification by faith, and more. Show Notes/Links/Resources Dr. Jankiewicz' videos on Adve…

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Restore-Episode 105-Richard Hickam: Corporate Director of Music and the Arts at AdventHealth 1:03:37

9M ago1:03:37

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. We are joined in episode 105 by Dr. Richard Hickam, Corporate Director of Music and the Arts at AdventHealth. We talk about AdventHealth's first music album release called Imagine Wholeness, music and the arts, his faith journey, and more. Show Notes/Link…

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Restore-Episode 104-Ken Wetmore: WholeLife Church Senior Pastor 1:38:52

10M ago1:38:52

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. In episode 104, we have a great conversation with Ken Wetmore, senior pastor of WholeLife Church. He talks about his faith journey, call to ministry, and what it was like transitioning to WholeLife after Pastor Andy McDonald retired, having served the con…

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Strange Flesh 51:57

10M ago51:57

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What lies behind the sudden explosion of the LGBTQ+ movement? https://www.kenortize.com/By Pastor Ken Ortize

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Inflection Point 44:49

10M ago44:49

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President BIden recently has described the upcoming election as an "inflection point" for the nation. Is he right? https://www.kenortize.com/By Pastor Ken Ortize

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Restore-Episode 103-John Peckham: Why We Pray - Understanding Prayer in the Context of Cosmic Conflict 1:16:10

11M ago1:16:10

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. Dr. John Peckham is back for episode 103 to talk about his newest book, Why We Pray: Understanding Prayer in the Context of Cosmic Conflict. Be sure to pick up a copy of this book that will bless and challenge you. Show Notes/Links/Resources Book: Why We …

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Neo-Marxism 35:52

11M ago35:52

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When we hear the word Marxism, we automatically think "communism." Neo-Marxism is very different. It is not about sharing or justice; it's about power in the hands of a few "elites". It is the driving ideology of the global elites. https://www.kenortize.com/By Pastor Ken Ortize

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The Social Impact of Evolution 1:00:49

12M ago1:00:49

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Most Christians believe that evolution is a proven scientific fact. But is it? If you judge a tree by its fruits, the fruits of Darwinism has been disastrous. https://www.kenortize.com/By Pastor Ken Ortize

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Restore-Episode 102-Raewyn Orlich: In Grandpa's Shoes - An Invitation to Intergenerational Discipleship 1:16:10

12M ago1:16:10

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. In episode 102, we chat with Raewyn Orlich, associate pastor for discipleship and nurture at La Sierra University Church. We talk about her faith journey, call to pastoral ministry, and her book, In Grandpa's Shoes: An Invitation to Intergenerational Disc…

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Trump Enigma 43:33

12M ago43:33

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Trump is the most controversial Presidential Candidate in US History. Some believe he is God's Man, others see him as the Devil Incarnate. How does Scripture view men like him? https://www.kenortize.com/By Pastor Ken Ortize

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Restore-Episode 101-Kevin Christenson: Head of Hope Studios and Executive Producer of The Hopeful Movie 1:50:20

1y ago1:50:20

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. For episode 101, we hear from Kevin Christenson, head of Hope Studios, the cinematic arm of Hope Channel International. He and his team are behind the recently released feature film, The Hopeful, which begins to tell the story of the Adventist Church. I k…

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Christian Globalism 40:36

1y ago40:36

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We all are familiar with globalism; but are you aware that there is a Christian version, known as the New Apostolic Reformation? https://www.kenortize.com/By Pastor Ken Ortize

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Restore-Episode 100-Ivan Williams: N. American Division VP for Strategic Planning and Leadership 1:13:26

1y ago1:13:26

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. On this, our 100th episode of the Restore Podcast, we welcome back Pastor Ivan Williams who was our guest on episode 2 back in March 2016. He returns to talk about his new role, leadership, mission, his faith journey, and more. Speaking on a personal note…

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THE UN & ITS SPAWN 1:04:55

1y ago1:04:55

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For millennia, Christians have speculated as to the identity of the One World Government spoken about in Daniel and Revelation. Today I want to focus on who I think is a possible candidate: The UN! https://www.kenortize.com/By Pastor Ken Ortize

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Restore-Episode 99-Rich Aguilera: One Mustard Seed 1:22:55

1y ago1:22:55

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. On episode 99, I talk with Rich Aguilera who has been a leader in children's ministry for many years, creating content of all kinds to bless kids and families that lead them to know Jesus. This conversation is for everyone regardless whether they are invo…

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Restore-Episode 98-Shawn Boonstra: Speaker/Director for Voice of Prophecy 1:03:34

1+ y ago1:03:34

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. For episode 98, I have a great conversation with Shawn Boonstra, Speaker/Director for Voice of Prophecy. We talk about his faith journey, mission, discipleship, and so much more. Show Notes/Links/Resources Voice of Prophecy web site Cycle of Evangelism Di…

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Evangelical Voters 1:00:24

1+ y ago1:00:24

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Why are so many evangelical christians voting for Trump. Actually, they aren't... https://www.kenortize.com/By Pastor Ken Ortize

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Restore-Episode 97-Andrea Jakobsons - Jonathon Cobb: Kettering Church Pastors 1:46:58

1+ y ago1:46:58

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. On the Restore podcast's first episode of 2024, we have Pastors Andrea Jakobsons and Jonathon Cobb from Kettering Seventh-day Adventist Church. They talk to us about their faith journey, call to ministry, leadership lessons, and so much more! You will be …

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Restore-Episode 96-Adventist Information Ministry with Brent Hardinge and Marshall McKenzie 1:19:23

1+ y ago1:19:23

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. Episode 96, the last for 2023, we have a great conversation with Brent Hardinge and Marshall McKenzie, director and assistant director of pastoral care, respectively, for Adventist Information Ministry. AIM is a function of the North American Division of …

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Innocent Blood 57:08

1+ y ago57:08

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One of the most ominous warnings in the Old Testament is God's wrath against individuals & nations that shed innocent blood. Here is the reason why I am concerned for America. https://www.kenortize.com/By Pastor Ken Ortize

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Restore-Episode 95-John Peckham: God With Us - An Introduction to Adventist Theology 1:03:30

1+ y ago1:03:30

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. In episode 95, we welcome Dr. John Peckham back to the podcast to discuss his new book, God With Us: An Introduction to Adventist Theology. He also gives a brief update on the new role he accepted earlier this year, and then we spend some time unpacking h…

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Gog or NOT! 46:55

1+ y ago46:55

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Is the war in Israel the beginning of Gog & Magog foretold in Ezekiel 38 & 39? I believe it is a precursor, but no the beginning of the actual event. Hear my reasons in this episode of the "What's the World Coming To?" podcast. https://www.kenortize.com/By Pastor Ken Ortize

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Restore-Episode 94-Alan Parker: Professor at Southern Adventist University School of Religion 59:30

1+ y ago59:30

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. For episode 94, we have a great conversation with Dr. Alan Parker, professor in the School of Religion at Southern Adventist University. We talk about his faith journey, how Millennials and Generation Z view evangelism, and much more. This is a power-pack…

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Unidentified? 38:25

1+ y ago38:25

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Recently the news headlines have been filled with stories about UFO/UAP's. Witnesses testify of seeing these unidentifiable object or things. The claims are that they are evidence of alien life. Is that true, or is there another explanation? https://www.kenortize.com/By Pastor Ken Ortize

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Fate of Empires 34:07

1+ y ago34:07

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For the past several centuries, historians have been fascinated with the Rise & Fall Great Nations. They begin as small, often obscure groups of people, rise to international power, prosperity and prominence, and then almost overnight fade into mediocrity, even obscurity. What are the factors and forces behind this repeated pattern? https://www.ken…

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Restore-Episode 93-Steve Leddy: Director of Evangelism and Church Planting for Potomac Conference 1:03:38

1+ y ago1:03:38

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. Episode 93 features a discussion with Pastor Steve Leddy, evangelism and church planting director for Potomac Conference. You will be blessed as you listen to his personal story and our conversation about discipleship, church planting, and more. Show Note…

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Restore-Episode 92-David Trim: Director of G.C.’s Office of Archives, Statistics, and Research 1:33:19

2y ago1:33:19

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. On episode 92, we talk with Dr. David Trim, director of the General Conference Office of Archives, Statistics, and Research. In this conversation, he speaks of his faith journey, what his department actually does, why we need such a department, his recent…

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The New Paganism 43:22

2y ago43:22

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One of the most difficult questions to answer about the End Times is, What will the One World Religion look like. I believe it is beginning to from around what is being referred to as The New Paganism. https://www.kenortize.com/By Pastor Ken Ortize

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Restore-Episode 91-Martin Doblmeier: Award-winning Filmmaker | Sabbath documentary 1:02:11

2y ago1:02:11

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. Episode 91 is an amazing conversation with award-winning Christian filmmaker Martin Doblmeier. Martin has made more than 30 films on faith, religion, and spirituality. His latest film is titled Sabbath. You will be blessed and challenged by this conversat…

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Restore-Episode 90-Chris Martin: The Wolf in Their Pockets 1:07:43

2y ago1:07:43

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. In episode 90, we talk with Chris Martin who, earlier this year, released his second book on social media entitled The Wolf in Their Pockets: 13 Ways the Social Internet Threatens the People You Lead. Part of the brief book description states, "Martin bot…

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I have been invited to a gay wedding, what should I do? 1:09:12

2y ago1:09:12

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The title really says it all. It's something that is happening with increasing frequency. On a larger level, how should Christian's respond to the LGBTQ agenda? https://www.kenortize.com/By Pastor Ken Ortize

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Why are American corporations going woke? 1:04:22

2y ago1:04:22

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Most Americans are puzzled by the growing promotion of the woke agenda by major US corporations. Why are they doing it? Believe it or not, it's about money. https://www.kenortize.com/By Pastor Ken Ortize

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Restore-Episode 89-Elizabeth Talbot: Jesus 101 Institute 1:11:51

2y ago1:11:51

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. Episode 89 is an amazing conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Talbot, speaker/director for the Jesus 101 Biblical Institute, a media ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America. In this conversation, we discuss her faith journey, the meaning …

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Nefarious 25:16

2y ago25:16

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If you haven't seen the movie Nefarious, you need to. One of the most fascinating and well-done Christian movies ever made. https://www.kenortize.com/By Pastor Ken Ortize

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Restore-Episode 88-Debleaire Snell: Senior Pastor of Oakwood University Church and Speaker/Director of Breath of Life Ministries 1:24:51

2y ago1:24:51

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. On episode 88, we have an incredible, inspiring conversation that is sure to challenge you as well. Debleaire Snell is Speaker/Director for Breath of Life Ministries and senior pastor for Oakwood University Church. Show Notes/Links/Resources Get Unrealist…

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Why I stopped watching the Chosen 52:35

2y ago52:35

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THE CHOSEN has become enormously popular. But does it present a different Jesus and a different Gospel? I think it does. Let me explain. https://www.kenortize.com/By Pastor Ken Ortize

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End of American Hegemony? 47:44

2y ago47:44

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Most great nations believe their power & influence will last forever; but it never does. https://www.kenortize.com/By Pastor Ken Ortize

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Restore-Episode 87-Brady Shearer: Church Digital Content 1:13:56

2y ago1:13:56

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Send us a Text Message - include e-mail or phone number in your message to receive a response. For episode 87, we talk with Brady Shearer, YouTuber and CEO of Pro Church Tools. Brady and his team seek to help churches navigate their ministries through the single biggest communication shift we've seen in the last 500 years! This episode is full of g…

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Return of the gods 39:07

2y ago39:07

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Since 2020 the US has gone through dramatic, even diabolic change. Has a portal for evil been opened to destroy America? https://www.kenortize.com/By Pastor Ken Ortize

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Jesus Revolution 57:37

2+ y ago57:37

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With the theatrical release of the new film "Jesus Revolution", I have gotten the question, "How accurate is it?". In this podcast, I address that question and give my comments from someone who was part of the movement! https://www.kenortize.com/By Pastor Ken Ortize

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