A podcast for Public Safety to encourage and make us stronger as we serve our communities
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The Hey Chaplain podcast is where cops encourage each other by sharing their wisdom and experience with the Chaplain. On Hey Chaplain you'll hear from dispatchers and federal agents, Sheriffs and US Marshals, as well as local detectives and patrolmen. From the LAPD to Scotland Yard, the guests on Hey Chaplain deliver advice and insights so that police officers everywhere can survive and thrive. The host, Jared Altic, has almost 30 years of experience serving and counseling military and law e ...
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Discussing the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual impacts that the law enforcement profession has in the individual officer.
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The Gravity Podcast explores the relationships, experiences, and values that keep us grounded in a world full of noise and chaos. Listen in as Jaimie joins Chris for special Marriage Monday episodes, exploring how to beat the odds and stay married.
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Some say he met them through his job. Some say he came to their houses, or offered them a ride home. According to dozens of women, Roger Golubski, a detective with the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department, raped, assaulted and stalked them. After decades of secrecy and fear, he was scheduled to face trial in Federal Court,charged with assault, rape and kidnapping. And accused of much more. But Golubski’s trial never began. On Corruption Uncovered, we share stories of the women, the police d ...
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Say "Hello Pastor Mike!" As a Pastor (since 1986) and Police Chaplain (since 1995), I am often invited to join people on their life journey. Via this channel, I invite you to join me on mine. If you are interested in growing spiritually, in your relationship with God as well as with those in your world, I encourage you to dive into some of my video conversations. I think you will find some helpful resources. And if you have a love for nature, I invite you to join me on my motorcycle excursio ...
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Let's Talk Dispatch with Ashley Valenzuela is a series dedicated to educating, empowering, and supporting the heroes behind the headset. Ashley is a 911 dispatcher in California and the creator of The Raspy Dispatcher LLC. Listen as she partners with industry leaders to add tools to every first responder's toolbelt. No topic is off-limits. Remember to subscribe, rate, and tell a friend, and find us on social media by searching The Raspy Dispatcher.
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The Chaplain Cafe Podcast with Chaplain Bart J. Leger
Chaplain Bart J. Leger: Life Coach, Writer and Blogger
Are you ready to join a learning community of chaplains from around the world serving First Responders? Tune in as Chaplain Bart Leger provides insights, ideas and practical tips you can use today in your Chaplain ministry.
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When I was in high school, one of my nicknames was “Norm.” In my first real job out of college, I was one of two “Steves” at the office. Because the other was my boss, I became Norm again. Thus, the “New Norm.” I’ve worked in churches for over twenty years, and part of my current journey is learning, re-learning, and unlearning some critical lessons I picked up along the way. (I also had stints as group fitness instructor, a volunteer police chaplain, and trainer at an ice cream plant, but t ...
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St Joe Community Church Sermon Podcast
Pastor Greg Byman: church planter, preacher, police chaplain
St Joe Community Church is located at 2900 North Anthony Blvd in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Pastor Greg Byman earned his bachelor's degree from Ball State University and his Masters of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, and today he and serves as St Joe’s senior pastor. St Joe’s weekly worship services are held at 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM each Sunday. For more information visit www.StJoeCommunityChurch.com, email [email protected] or call (260) ...
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This podcast is diverse. I am interested in many topics! So please share your thoughts with me! Here are some of the topics I find interesting: Travel, Cooking, Sewing, Folklore, Paranormal, Ghost stories, Spiritual, Faith Sharing, First Responders, Fire, and Police, Family, Friends, Franciscans, St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi, prayer experiences, prayer forms, and prayer styles, art, and music. I have the privilege and the honor to be the Joliet Fire Department Chaplain.
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St. Florian's With Fr. Matthew Young Podcast engages in real conversations with people who in some way are or have been serving the common good as firefighters, police officers, paramedics, nurses, doctors, politicians, teachers, military personnel, and others. We explore their challenges, joys, struggles, stresses, disappointments, and successes. We talk faith and discover where we find and are found by God. The Very Reverend Matthew Young, an Episcopal priest in the Diocese of Lexington, i ...
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Join Veteran Police Chaplain Paul Buckner as he shares his experiences from over ten years beside the badge, discusses what police officers face in the line of duty, talks about Constitutional Law Enforcement and what private citizens can do to help keep the good cops behind badges. Paul has been there for their weddings, funerals, when their children were born, even fought to protect them, and has helped them navigate marriage, budgets, promotions, and everything in between. Join us for the ...
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The Code 4 Northwest podcast provides a pragmatic, positive voice for a community of first responders and their families. When your day job is dealing with what is often one of the worst possible days for those you serve, it is vital that your perspectives be accurate and not overshadowed by your day to day experiences. This podcast exists to help restore the balance between perceptions and perspectives by stepping back to see the bigger picture.Code 4 Northwest is an entirely volunteer-run, ...
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With her super-sensitive sense of smell, sixteen year-old Kaia Smith is used to not fitting in. So when she receives an invitation from Dr. Vadim Grigori to participate in the Grigori Young Scholars Program with its promise that she will meet others like herself, she jumps at the chance. But what is the GYSP really about? Why are the faculty so interested in the story of the Fall of the Watchers? Why are they obsessed with antimony? And what role will GYSP participants like Kaia play in thei ...
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We are shining a spotlight on people making a difference in their communities, industries, and organizations. These conversations range from community leaders to policymakers to everyday folks doing extraordinary things to make this world a brighter place to live. USSFCU Spotlight Podcast is presented by the United States Senate Federal Credit Union.
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113 - Frontline Chaplains Stories - Kids, Animals, and Patrol Chaplaincy: Mark Femmel
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42:15Text a Message to the Show Today's guest is chaplain Mark Femmel. Mark is a friend of mine who is a chaplain in St Louis, Missouri. I brought Mark on today because he's a kindred spirit and I know he has a lot of great experience to share. Today we're talking about chaplaincy generally and how it's the same and different between St Louis and Kansas…
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Work-Life Balance with John "Blu" Blumenthal
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51:33Send us a text In this conversation, we interview John "Blu" Blumenthal, a retired police sergeant, about his experiences in law enforcement, the importance of mental health, and the challenges faced by first responders. John shares his personal journey through trauma, recovery, and the significance of seeking help. He emphasizes the need for emoti…
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Psalm 119: 97-104By Greg Byman
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Peer Support and Resiliency in Public Safety
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51:41In this episode of Let’s Talk Dispatch, we sit down with Heather Williams, a licensed psychologist and founder of Premier First Responder Psychological Services. With over 25 years of experience working in law enforcement and public safety, Heather has dedicated her life to improving the mental health and wellness of first responders. From building…
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Steve unpacks insights from Judges, Ecclesiastes and James to help us reflect on this question: What season does God currently have us in?By Steve Norman
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Episode 180: What have you OUTGROWN? - Mighty Mondays
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29:01This week's Mighty Monday episode was inspired by a hamburger restaurant. In 1999, Chris and Jaimie were frequent visitors of Sonic when they lived in San Antonio, Texas. Fast forward 20 years, the restaurant opened a chain in Kennewick, Washington. Chris and Jaimie no longer eat there. The food is still extremely tasty, so what changed. As Chris r…
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A COPS Mom: Cheryl Railsback, surviving mother - Bonus Ep 41
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36:12Text a Message to the Show This is both our annual salute to mothers in the law enforcement family and also another episode on the Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS). Cheryl Railsback is the surviving mother of Deputy Shane Detwiler, EOW July 13, 2009. Her story of loss, grief, and her path back to helping others is a story you need to hear. Conce…
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Interview with Firefighter Tyler Barrett
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1:13:58This is the first in a series on Women in Public Safety. I know you will enjoy hearing how Tyler moved to a career in firefighting.
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Jochebed mother of Miriam Aaron and MossesBy Greg Byman
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Episode 179: On Stigma with Mark Bouchard
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1:03:20This week, Chris connected with author and law enforcement officer Mark Bouchard. Mark Bouchard has 18 years of law enforcement experience in Canada, with almost ten years on the Emergency Response Team (SWAT), where he is also an advanced care tactical medic. Mark is currently assigned to a full-time position in the RCMP's National Tactical Medici…
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Steve unpacks the benefits of being in a “cave” season.By Steve Norman
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Text a Message to the Show Today's episode should probably have a sensitive content warning but it would take me too long to list all the ways our guest might upset you… and frankly the reason I brought this guy on the show was to hit every sensitive topic he could and then drop a truth bomb on us… so… our guest today is Joe Smarro. You might recog…
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In this episode of Let’s Talk Dispatch, I’m joined by AK Dozanti, a former deputy sheriff turned First Responder Burnout Specialist and founder of Life Saver Wellness. AK shares her journey from law enforcement to burnout prevention, offering actionable insights on recognizing, preventing, and recovering from burnout in emergency services. With her…
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Supporting the Heart of 911: The Chaplain Initiative
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51:58In this episode of Let’s Talk Dispatch, I’m joined by Brandi Powell, Executive Director and Founder of The 911 Chaplain Initiative Inc. With 15 years of experience as a dispatcher and trainer, Brandi shares her journey, the inspiration behind her nonprofit, and her mission to provide emotional and spiritual support to telecommunicators.We discuss t…
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Join Palm Harvest every Sunday at 9am 740 W Wilson St Costa Mesa, CA 92627 http://www.palmharvest.com
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Steve responds to a dad with concerns about the ideology at his child’s school.By Steve Norman
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Episode 178: When your PLANS fall apart - Mighty Mondays
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23:30This week, Chris saw his half-marathon plan unravel as he bonked between miles 6 and 7. What do you do in life when plan A falls apart? How about when plan B also fails? Chris brings perspective from his days in law enforcement. He talks about having a P.A.C.E. plan that will increase success during tough times. Contact Gravity Consulting & Trainin…
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Reaching in to Help: The Mailbag (w/ Stephen Smith)
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23:22Text a Message to the Show It's mailbag time! Use the link above to leave a comment or a question and we might use it on a future show! Music is by LesFM Hey Chaplain Update Episode 2Q 2025 Tags: Mailbag, Chaplaincy, COVID, Debriefs, Fire, Internal Affairs, Isolation, Police, Relationships, Suicide, Update, Wellness, Kansas City Support the show Th…
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Acts 1 6-11By Greg Byman
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Episode 177: Loss, Struggle, and Resilience for First Responders, w/ Eric Tung and John Kelly
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1:01:04This week, Gravity Podcast releases an episode first recorded for Blue Grit Radio. Podcast host Eric Tung asked fellow podcasters Chris Littrell and John Kelly to join him to discuss loss, struggle, and resiliency. This was a great conversation. Eric later sent the episode to Chris and John and invited us to release this episode on our channels. Ch…
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Steve talks about the importance of boundaries for healthy relationships.By Steve Norman
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111 - From Cruiser to Classroom, Deputy to Dean: Kelly Enos
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32:35Text a Message to the Show Today our guest is Kelly Enos and he's here to talk about making a successful career change from law enforcement to teaching criminal justice and police science at the college or university. Kelly made that very career change unexpectedly less than ten years into his career but he found success in academics as his second …
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Real Help, Right Now Mark 16 1-7By Greg Byman
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Episode 176: Alcoholism & Healing with Keith Czuleger
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1:44:39This week, Chris is joined by police sergeant Keith Czuleger. Keith is an active officer in Washington State. He shares his story of military service, family life, and alcohol abuse. Keith finally hit bottom and made the courageous call to Warrior's Heart to get support and training. Keith returned to work after a long road of healing. Keith is now…
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In this episode, Steve explores two passages (1 Sam. 16 & Mark 5) and how to respond to crises moments with both mental and spiritual dimensions.By Steve Norman
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The Meaning of Sacrificial Love in the Bible
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35:30Mike Decker is Lead pastor at Palm Harvest Church in Costa Mesa California. http://www.palmharvest.com
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110.5 - BTK - Meeting Evil Face to Face: Dana Gouge, chaplain
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31:00Text a Message to the Show This is the second part of our story of Detective Dana Gouge, who handcuffed the BTK serial killer, Dennis Rader. If you haven't heard part one which told the story of a narcissistic serial killer who couldn't stop talking… then what are you doing?! Go back and listen to Ep 110 right now! We left off with Detective Gouge …
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Be Alert, Trust JESUS Today! Matthew 25 1-13By Greg Byman
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Steve explores two passages in Psalms and Philippians that help us process anxiety.By Steve Norman
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Episode 175: Mighty Mondays - Should You Pee Yourself?
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22:54This week, Chris was confronted with a questionable triathlon training tip, to pee himself. Not just in the BIG race, but to practice peeing himself during training so that he would be able to do it in a race. Chris took this suggestion and bounced it off more experienced triathletes who gave him sound advice. Contact Gravity Consulting & Training …
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Send us a text In this conversation, we talk with Scott Medlin, a former Marine and law enforcement officer, who shares his journey through trauma, mental health challenges, and the importance of self-care in the law enforcement community. Scott discusses the need for better training and support for new recruits, emphasizing emotional intelligence …
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110 - I Handcuffed the BTK Serial Killer: Dana Gouge, homicide detective
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37:07Text a Message to the Show Today is a crime history episode on the BTK serial killer, Dennis Rader. Rader is known to have committed at least ten murders between 1974 and 1991, communicating with the media about his crimes but not getting caught. He called himself BTK, for "bind, torture, kill," and had disappeared for 13 years when suddenly he beg…
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Episode 174: Chaplain & Author Jim Hopper
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56:56This week, Chris is joined by fire/police chaplain Jim Hopper. For over a decade, Jim volunteered as a fire and police chaplain in the greater Seattle area. He learned that the trauma of first responder work effects everyone, even chaplains. He was inspired to write some of his stories and insights in the book, Beyond the Sirens - Faith, Compassion…
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In this episode, Steve unpacks an often overlooked passage in Deuteronomy about why it’s critical for leaders to have a regular practice of engaging scripture.By Steve Norman
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109 - We Will Stay On the Line With You: Carmine Czapla, COPLINE
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32:06Text a Message to the Show Today we are talking about the hotline for police officers called COPLINE. COPLINE provides 24/7 confidential services to active and retired law enforcement officers and their loved ones. Today's guest is Carmine Czapla, who is a veteran and a retired cop, and is one of the active listeners on the other end of that life-s…
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3/30/2025 Real Faith Proclaiming the Name of JesusBy Greg Byman
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The Value of Neurodiversity in Public Safety Communication
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1:03:37In this episode of Let’s Talk Dispatch, I sit down with Will Young, a dedicated public safety telecommunicator and passionate advocate for neurodiversity in emergency communications. Will shares his journey into public safety, his involvement with APCO and NENA, and his mission to create more inclusive emergency communication centers (ECCs). We exp…
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Steve explores how Paul’s thorn gives him a new perspective on God’s grace.By Steve Norman
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Episode 173: Mighty Mondays - Emotions Follow Behavior
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27:04This week's Mighty Monday episode was inspired through a conversation with Blue Grit Radio (podcast) host Eric Tung. Eric shared with Chris that he was down in the dumps and took intentional action to feel better. Chris has been living this out over the past year and felt it was relevant for listeners. Contact Gravity Consulting & Training grav…
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A Quick Guide to Bagpipe Tunes - Bonus Ep 40
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19:32Text a Message to the Show This is your Quick Guide to Bagpipe Tunes. I'm anticipating that there will be two distinct camps among my listeners, those who love bagpipes and those who don't yet. But please give this a chance. First, this is fairly short, and there's not a single tune here that lasts more than 2 minutes. Second, I really do understan…
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Together Teaching SeriesSupport: Friendship Ingredient #11 http://www.palmharvest.com Daniel 1:1-20Daniel 2:1-49Two Strategies for Tackling Work Challenges:1. 10-Day Physical Fitness Strategy• Daniel 1:12-162. 1-Night Prayer Strategy• Daniel 2:17-18The SOURCE from which ALL wisdom is gleaned: GOD.• Daniel 1:9• Daniel 1:17• Daniel 2:17, 18, 19• Dani…
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Episode 172: Navy Veteran & LEO - Jordyn Jureczki
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1:02:01This week, Chris is joined by Navy veteran and law enforcement officer, turned non-profit CEO Jordyn Jureczki. Jordyn's story includes twists and turns with alcohol, domestic violence, and suicidal ideation. It was at a jiu jitsu event when she met Warrior's Heart co-founder and CEO Josh Lannon who invited her to the Warrior's Heart jiu jitsu gym. …
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Biblical Conflict Resolution: Two Approaches
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9:29Steve unpacks Matthew 18 and Galatians two and the lessons they teach us about leaning into conflict.By Steve Norman
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108 - The Saddest Tune at the Funeral: Jim Higgins, bagpiper
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41:16Text a Message to the Show Today we have a returning guest, Jim HIggins. Jim plays the bagpipes and teaches police officers and firefighters to play the bagpipes for our ceremonies and parades. Jim often plays with them and is obviously an accomplished musician and expert in all things bagpipes related. I was pleased to get Jim to come in and talk …
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How to WIN-WIN in any relationship Abram & Lot
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35:14Together Teaching Series http://www.palmharvest.comCharacteristics of a GuardianMarch 16, 2025Genesis 12:1-6Genesis 13:1-18TOGETHER Ingredient #10: Guardian1. Guardians live invitationally.2. Guardians prioritize relational harmony.3. Guardians work through relational conflict.Five Typical Conflict Responses (Speed Leas)a. Compete WIN-LOSEb. Avoid …
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God Rescues Us Exodus 12:12-42 Colossians1: 13-14By Greg Byman
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Chaplain Dale Simmons talks about the need for public safety to have Critical Incident Stress Teams. Also an interview with Scott Dakin, CISM instructor. Scott let the CISM team at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, after the High School Shooting.
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Steve discusses how to respond when it seems like God’s justice is delayed.By Steve Norman
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Episode 171: Mighty Mondays - You Can Have It All
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29:20The rat race. Climbing the corporate ladder. Keeping up with the Jones'. AND you can have it all... These are all phrases that describe a similar phenomenon in western culture. Chris had two different sources that shared different thoughts that inspired this episode. We are stewards of the stuff and the time we have. Be a steward. Enjoy the stuff a…
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Send us a text In this conversation, we chat with Lieutenant Jason Nasworth, who shares his extensive career in law enforcement and his passion for fitness. We discuss the importance of maintaining physical, mental, and emotional health in a high-stress profession, the challenges of dealing with trauma, and the humorous moments in law enforcement. …
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