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Welcome to the Disciple-making in Community with Ken Braddy podcast, a conversation with church leaders that focuses on important issues in disciple-making through ongoing Bible study groups. Your host, Ken Braddy, is Lifeway’s Director of Sunday School, a group leader, author, blogger, and has been a discipleship pastor and 30-year champion of disciple-making through groups in the local church.
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Offering hope and inspiration for women’s ministry leaders and team members of all stages (from new to seasoned) serving in their local church community. Episodes will feature women’s ministry tips and resources on topics including discipleship, Bible study, mentoring, event planning, fellowship, leadership, volunteers, prayer, and icebreaker games. We’ll discuss the nuts and bolts of women’s ministry, and we’ll learn from seasoned women’s ministry leaders. Together we’ll fill our ministry t ...
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The Mastery Podcast provides personal trainers and fitness professionals, with the necessary tools to take full control of their careers. In order to reach this position, I believe mastery of three areas to be essential. Personal development, your craft and business. I have dedicated the last 15 years to becoming the very best that I can be, and I will continue to do so. It is my passion and mission to help each of you to do the same.
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The Overcomers podcast interviews people about overcoming adversity. We believe that adversity can become your advantage. We ask people to tell us how their past has built muscles instead of scars. The topics that we cover include abuse, addiction, incarceration, depression, anxiety, health problems, loss of income, loss of employment. Each person will share how they navigated these situations in life to become the Overcomer that they are today.
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KQED's statewide radio news program, providing daily coverage of issues, trends, and public policy decisions affecting California and its diverse population.
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All Bodies on Bikes is a movement to create and foster a size-inclusive bike community. Join Marley and Ellen as they explore the ideas surrounding “All Bodies On Bikes” and the impact this movement has on communities. We will explore themes such as inclusivity on group rides, the limitations of equipment, finding clothing and cycling tools, group ride dynamics as a larger-bodied person, the impact that “All Bodies On Bikes” has had and can have on the cycling industry as a whole. Our podcas ...
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The Roundup Podcast is focused on reaching the college campus, developing leaders and sending kingdom multipliers. Host Mitch Tidwell is the Collegiate Associate at the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. This podcast is created by the SBTC and provided through Cooperative Program giving.
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9th Circuit Rules In Favor Of Trump Administration Over National Guard Deployment
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11:47National Guard troops sent to Los Angeles by President Donald Trump can stay there, for now. That's a result of a ruling late Thursday from a federal appeals court. Reporter: Guy Marzorati, KQED Health care providers in California say they're worried immigration raids are keeping people from getting the medical care they need. Reporter: Ana Ibarra,…
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Section 14 Survivors Still Awaiting Payments From Palm Springs
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11:38In Palm Springs, a historic reparations effort for Black and Brown families who were forcibly removed from their homes 60 years ago is moving closer to reality. The city made history in November when it agreed to a nearly $6 million settlement with surviving former residents and descendants of the neighborhood known as Section 14. But roughly six m…
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Non-Profit Help Families Afraid To Leave Their Homes With Food Deliveries
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11:39Many immigrant families in Los Angeles are frightened to leave their homes, as federal immigration agents continue to make daily arrests in public places. So two local non-profit executives decided to do something about it. Deliver meals. Reporter: Megan Jamerson, KCRW A group of Democratic congress members, led by Representative Judy Chu of Pasade…
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Episode 385: From Coach to Leader: The Identity Shift That Changed Everything
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9:59In this week’s episode I cover the identity shift that changed my business and my whole life forever. If you're a great coach, getting good results, but slightly resistant to change and worried about losing control, this is going to hit home.
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Sustainable Farming Practices Could Be Impacted By Federal Funding Cuts
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11:46Federal dollars that help small growers experiment with farming more sustainably are drying up. One farmer in the Salinas Valley wants to find ways to keep her land nourished despite precarious funding. Reporter: Elena Neale-Sacks, KAZU A federal appeals court will hear arguments Tuesday on President Donald Trump’s decision to send armed troops to …
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S7E3: How to Build Strong Church Community Through Group Leadership with Pastor David Loyed
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33:37When was the last time your leadership team truly felt like a community, not just a collection of volunteers? In this episode of Disciple-making in Community, host Ken Braddy sits down with David Loyed, adult discipleship pastor at Whitesburg Baptist Church, to explore what it takes to build genuine community within church groups—starting with lead…
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Thousands Protest The Trump Administration Across California
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11:432,000 cities across the country participated in Saturday’s No Kings protest. Organizers say five million people took to the streets. That included cities up and down the state of California. If you're arrested and charged with a crime, you have a right to an attorney to defend you in court. But what about an investigator to collect evidence to help…
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Appeals Court Allows National Guard To Remain In Los Angeles
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11:17A federal appeals court has blocked a judge’s ruling regarding the Trump administration's use of the California National Guard in Los Angeles. Federal Judge Charles Breyer ruled late Thursday that President Trump must return control of the National Guard to Governor Newsom. But the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals allowed the deployment to continue, sc…
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EP 103: Behind the Scenes: Summer Break and Fall Women's Ministry Conference News
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5:21This summer has been full of unexpected changes and God’s gentle redirection. As I share in the latest episode of the Women’s Ministry Toolbox Podcast, I’m navigating a busy season of manuscript edits, family responsibilities, and preparations for our upcoming online Women’s Ministry Conference. Listen in to hear the latest news! Thank you for list…
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Increased ICE Raids Send Shock Waves Through Farm Worker Community
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11:02Multiple federal immigration enforcement actions involving farm workers have taken place in recent days in multiple regions of California including those in Ventura, Kern, and Tulare counties. Workers are being detained without warning, at job sites and in the fields. U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are calling these actions “unjustified…
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What Immigrants Should Know As ICE Enforcement Continues
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11:32As Immigration and Customs Enforcement escalates its efforts to detain as many people without legal status as possible in California, immigration advocates are reminding people of their constitutional rights. Guest: Nisa Khan, KQED Thousands of migrant families across the country received a text message from Immigration and Customs Enforcement last…
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Episode 384: Online Coach Making 2–4K/Month? Here’s What’s Holding You Back
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12:49In this week's episode I cover the 5 biggest reasons you're stuck earning between 2–4K a month as an online coach and more importantly, what you need to change if you actually want to grow. If you're a good coach, you're getting results, but your income isn’t moving… this one’s for you.
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More Protests Held Across Southern California As Trump Administration Orders More National Guard To LA
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11:40Protests continued across Southern California, and the rest of the state on Monday over the Trump administration's immigration actions. Reporter: Megan Jamerson, KCRW A labor leader was released from custody on Monday after his arrest during a downtown L.A. immigration raid set off a firestorm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a…
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S7E2: Building Community Through Serving with Kim Harris
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34:22What if one of the most powerful ways to grow your small group isn’t found in your meeting room, but out in your community? In this episode of Disciple-Making in Community, host Ken Braddy sits down with Kim Harris from the Noonday Association to talk about how service can be a catalyst for deeper relationships and stronger discipleship. If you’ve …
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National Guard Deployed As Protesters Clash With Law Enforcement
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11:46Protests were held over the weekend across Los Angeles because of the Trump Administration's immigration crackdown in the city. Things ratcheted up even further after President Trump announced the planned deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles, in light of the protests. Guest: Saul Gonzalez, The California Report When the immigrat…
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Unbound 2025: Marley actually trained for a race! What to expect from recovery, and other stories
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30:17Marley had an awesome time at Unbound 2025! She and Ellen sit down to talk about what was different this year—her 5th time riding—plus what she recommends for future rides and what to expect from your body after you've completed a long bike ride. (109 miles of gravel takes its toll, no matter what!)By Marley Blonsky
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Latest Travel Ban Blasted By Immigrant Rights Groups
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11:43Immigrant-serving groups across the Bay Area are condemning a Trump administration travel ban that will bar most of the citizens of 19 countries from entering the U.S. Reporter: Tyche Hendricks, KQED Immigration lawyers and advocates say at least 15 people, including some children, were arrested outside of ICE offices in San Francisco this week. Re…
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Community Outrage Continues Over ICE Raid At San Diego Restaurant
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11:45The fallout from the recent ICE raid on a San Diego restaurant continues as union leaders condemn the raid on Buona Forchetta, calling it cruel and an attack on workers. Reporter: Alexander Nguyen, KPBS One of the fiercest critics of the restaurant raid has been a San Diego City Councilman, who has called it terroristic and fascist, earning the con…
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California Supreme Court To Hear Case On State's Rooftop Solar Policy
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11:32It's an important day for the future of solar energy in California. Three environmental groups are set to go before the state Supreme Court to challenge a state policy on solar panels. Guest: Malena Corollo, CalMatters and The Markup The California Air Resources Board has launched a mobile monitoring program to collect pollution data from neighborh…
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Episode 383: How to Build an Online Fitness Business That Actually Lasts
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11:52In this week’s episode, I cover what it actually takes to build a long-term online fitness business not one that looks good on paper for six months and then crashes. I see this all the time, and I don’t want it to happen to you.
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Banks Asking For Customer's Voice Samples
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11:33Many of us have become accustomed to giving up some personal data to access financial services accounts, like Social Security numbers and the places we were born. But a growing number of financial institutions are also asking for customers’ voice samples. Reporter: Rachael Myrow, KQED Bay Area members of Congress are pushing the Trump administratio…
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S7E1. Rebuilding Community with Ben Mandrell
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32:24In the wake of isolation brought on by the pandemic, many small group leaders have wrestled with a pressing question: How do we rebuild the kind of authentic community that leads to real spiritual transformation? In this episode of the podcast, host Ken Braddy is joined by Ben Mandrell —church planter, former pastor, and president and CEO of Lifewa…
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Los Angeles Ramps Up Preparations For Summer Olympics
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11:32In Los Angeles, the clock is ticking down, faster and faster it seems, to July 14th, 2028. That's the opening day of the Summer Olympics Games, followed shortly by the Paralympic Games. And as that date draws closer, the scale of the challenges that face Los Angeles to get ready is starting to sink in. Reporter: Saul Gonzalez, The California Report…
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California Pelicans Experience Third Starvation Event In Four Years
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11:20Brown pelicans are in trouble again — and this time it involves infant birds. This spring marks the third starvation event in four years for the iconic California seabirds. Scientists are still looking for answers. Reporter: Anna Guth, KQED Overdose deaths are falling nationwide—but in California, they continue to rise. Reporter: Lesley McClurg, KQ…
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Newsom, Local Leaders Scuffle Over Homelessness Solutions
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11:45California is home to a quarter of the nation’s unhoused population. That’s around 187,000 people. As the state grapples with homelessness, tensions are hitting a high point between Governor Gavin Newsom and local leaders when it comes to funding solutions. Reporter: Laura Fitzgerald, CapRadio A family in Bakersfield is facing deportation, despite …
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Flip the Coin: Redefining Stress and Taking Back Your Life with Derek Clark
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36:40In this powerful episode, we’re joined by keynote speaker, athletic trainer, and wellness coach Derek Clark—the creator of the Stress Recovery Game Plan. Derek’s story will leave you speechless and inspired as he shares how a high blood pressure reading led to life-saving heart surgery, a prostate cancer diagnosis, and ultimately, a total mindset t…
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Ethiopian Woman Flees Torture, But Still Facing Deportation
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11:31Though the Trump administration has made it impossible to ask for asylum at the southern border, the U.S. is bound by international law to protect migrants who are likely to be tortured by their own governments if they go home. It’s called the United Nations Convention Against Torture. But it turns out that the administration has quietly dismantled…
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Episode 382: How to audit your online fitness business
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15:42In this week's episode I cover the full audit we use to help coaches build a stable and long-term 5–7K/month fitness business. Not just quick tactics but the actual building blocks: service, leads, and sales.
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Food Insecurity A Major Challenge For Central Coast Farmworkers
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11:40May marks the beginning of harvest season when some 800,000 farmworkers in California get to work picking food that lands on tables around the world. Though agriculture is a nearly $60 billion industry in the state, many farmworkers on the Central Coast don't have enough to eat. Reporter: Katie Brown, KAZU A school board in Temecula, that’s been em…
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Monday is Memorial Day. For many people, this holiday marks the unofficial start to the summer season. And no summer is truly complete without the perfect summer music playlist. Reporter: Billy Cruz, The California Report A race known as the “triathlon of the art world” is underway this Memorial Day weekend in Humboldt County. Founded in 1969, it’s…
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Six People Presumed Dead After Private Jet Crashes In San Diego Neighborhood
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11:46Six people are presumed dead after a private jet crashed into a San Diego neighborhood early Thursday morning. Sound Talent Group, a music talent agency based in the San Diego area, confirms that it lost three employees in the crash, including co-founder Dave Shapiro. California is suing the federal government for blocking the state’s ability to se…
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Cap And Trade Debate Includes Controversial Proposals
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11:38Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing an extension of the state's landmark climate program known as cap-and-trade. The program limits greenhouse gas emissions and raises money from polluters. And the governor has some controversial ideas for how to spend that money. Guest: Guy Marzorati, KQED The US senate is moving ahead with plans to block Californi…
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Two California Counties Battle Trump Administration Over Homelessness Funding
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11:30Lawyers for San Francisco and Santa Clara counties are back in court Wednesday. They’re fighting with the Trump administration over new rules around homelessness funding. Reporter: Marisa Lagos, KQED Teachers in Temecula can teach about race without fear of running afoul of the school board, at least for now. This comes after a California Appeals C…
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California Medicaid Recipients In GOP District See Potential Cuts As A "Disaster"
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11:40Part of President Trump's self-described big, beautiful bill includes congressional Republicans' plans to change Medicaid. The proposal would cut billions from the safety net program. Many Republican lawmakers see this as a needed savings to slash what they see as waste in the system, but recent estimates show millions of Americans stand to lose th…
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Episode 381: How to build a simple sales funnel that actually converts
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24:32In this week's episode I cover a simple but powerful funnel you can use to get consistent clients — content, conversations, and booking calls. But here’s the truth: even if you’re doing all three, there are breakdowns that can be killing your results.
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Independent California Pharmacies Brace For Tariffs On Imported Medication
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11:45Law enforcement authorities are seeking help to piece together the timeline of their primary suspect in the explosion at a Palm Springs fertility clinic over the weekend. Authorities identified 25 year old Twentynine Palms Guy Edward Bartkus in connection with the bombing and said he was likely killed in the blast. (Reporter: Madison Aument, KVCR) …
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Farmworker Assistance Bill Patterned After Nonprofit's Work
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11:35As the state legislature works to tackle a $12 billion budget deficit, a bill aimed at delivering vital resources right to farmworkers’ front doors is being put on hold. It’s modeled after an existing program run by Ayudando Latinos a Soñar, a nonprofit based in Half Moon Bay. Reporter: Madi Bolanos, The California Report The federal government and…
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Episode 380: How to Fix Your Show-Up Rate on Sales Calls
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11:27In this week's episode I cover how to fix your show-up rate on sales calls. Most fitness coaches lose potential clients before the call even starts — because they’re too passive. In this episode, I walk you through the exact process to make sure the person who books actually shows up, knows what they’re showing up for, and is way more likely to say…
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Vallejo Police Hid Details Of In Custody Death
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11:40Across California, families have had to fight, sometimes for years, just to learn what happened to their loved ones in police custody. Darryl Mefferd wasn't under arrest when he died after an encounter with Vallejo police in 2016. Local officials ruled his death an accidental drug overdose and for years, that's where the story ended. But new record…
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Bridging the Gap: Integrating Older Generations into College Ministry with Hannah McIver
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51:31In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Bridging the Gap: Integrating Older Generations into College Ministry with Hannah McIver.By Hannah McIver
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Systems of Care with Ethan McCreary (Roundup 2025 Breakout Session)
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59:56In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Systems of Care with Ethan McCreary.By Ethan McCreary
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It Takes a Church: Collegiate Ministry Valued by the Church with Nick Maddox (Roundup 2025 Breakout
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College Ministry with your Lead Pastor with John James & Kendall McDonald (Roundup Breakout Session
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Gospel Risk is Right with Bryan Wooten (Roundup 2025 Breakout Session)
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53:52In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Gospel Risk is Right with Bryan Wooten.By Bryan Wooten
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Overcoming Barriers to Sending with Jon Chasteen (Roundup 2025 Breakout Session)
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Let Them Lead It! (Train / Delegate / Release) with Josh Thomas
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58:15In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Let Them Lead It! (Train / Delegate / Release) with Josh Thomas.By Josh Thomas
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Developing a 10-Week Summer Ministry Training School with Drew Humphrey (Roundup 2025)
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Equipping Leaders: 5 Essential Areas with Jesse Chaney (Roundup 2025 Breakout Session)
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Leading When God Feels Distant with Emily Seydell (Roundup 2025 Breakout Session)
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Ministry Vision & Strategy That Works with Andy Abramson (Roundup 2025 Breakout Session)
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