Best The Front Bench Podcasts (2025)

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The 100-Day Scorecard and the Democrat Front Bench 39:57

14d ago39:57

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Seg 1 - Trump approaching 100 Days Seg 2 - The Democrat Answer to Trump – Stephen Smith? Seg 3 - A Thin Front Bench for Democrats in 2028 Seg 4 - Is America Becoming MAGA country?By Radio America

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From Front Line to Front Bench - We speak to Alastair Carns MP, UK Minister for Veterans and People 33:24

28d ago33:24

33:24

Join us in this special episode, where we speak to UK Minister for Veterans and People Alastair Carns MP, about his time serving in the Royal Marines to the transition to MP.By NI Veteran’s Commissioners Office

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Supertotal: Powerlifting + Weightlifting Training, RPE For Olympic Lifts, and Weightlifter Shoutouts [Ep. 28] 39:22

3d ago39:22

39:22

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down how to program for supertotal (olympic weightlifting AND powerlifting), how we use RPE for the olympic lifts, and shoutout a few lifters who are crushing it! *** SUMMER TRAINING CAMP → ⁠⁠⁠Come Train With Us!⁠⁠⁠ RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How To Write An Olympic Weightlifting Progra…

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God, Delta Airlines and Both Escorts 10:22

4d ago10:22

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In this 14th episode of The God Stories, called God, Delta Airlines, and Both Escorts I'll share with you a powerful story where God became the best kind of escort for me and for my loved one too when I trusted Him for it. There's no detail too small for God on our behalf! https://www.facebook.com/thelightofnavigation https://author.amazon.com/home…

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Real ID and the Maryland Man Mystery 39:55

7d ago39:55

39:55

Seg 1 - Real ID and a Reality Check Seg 2 – Musk and the DOGE Exit Seg 3 – The ‘Maryland Man’ Mystery Intensifies Seg 4 – The Politic Optics of Illegal ImmigrationBy Radio America

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5 Olympic Weightlifting Programming Mistakes, Competition Strategies, and Recovery Methods with Calvin Lackey [Ep. 27] 1:00:42

10d ago1:00:42

1:00:42

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down five of the biggest programming mistakes coaches and lifters should avoid. They also dive deep on competition strategies you can use to get on top of the podium, and cover the three biggest recovery methods you need to know about. *** SUMMER TRAINING CAMP → ⁠⁠Come Train With Us!⁠⁠ RECOMMENDED…

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The Sanballat Factor 18:52

11d ago18:52

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In this 11th episode calledThe Sanballat Factor I'm taking a look at the journey of allowing God to bring repair and restoration on different levels in our lives. Have you noticed that there seems to be something in your own life trying to thwart, derail and stop it? Let's find out what it is! https://www.facebook.com/thelightofnavigation https://a…

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Another Country 8:23

11d ago8:23

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In episode fifteen, called Another Country, I'm sharing God's much greater viewpoint on things than we have. The story here is brief but powerful and gives a glimpse of what's in store for the future! https://www.facebook.com/thelightofnavigation https://author.amazon.com/homeBy marguerite lever-woodall

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Surviving the Shadows 57:55

14d ago57:55

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In this episode 'Surviving the Shadows' we speak to Glen Espie, former UDR Soldier about his time in service. Hear Glen's first hand account from the front line's of Northern Ireland's past. His harrowing account of surviving multiple attempts on his life will captivate you from start to finish.By NI Veteran’s Commissioners Office

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Inside the Legendary LSUS Weightlifting Program ft. Aaron Addams [Ep. 26 with Calvin Lackey] 56:50

17d ago56:50

56:50

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin interview Aaron Addams, coach of the legendary LSUS Collegiate Weightlifting Program about how their training has changed over the decades, what makes a good collegiate weightlifter, and what data coaches can track to set their athletes up for success. *** SUMMER TRAINING CAMP → ⁠Come Train With Us!⁠ RE…

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Trump’s Tariff Machine Gets to Work 39:57

21d ago39:57

39:57

Seg 1 – Digging Deep on the Trump Tariff Doctrine Seg 2 – The Heart of the Tariff Plan Seg 3 – The Tariff/Inflation Nexus Seg 4 – The Missing Logic of the Anti-Tariff LobbyBy Radio America

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High School Football to Olympic Weightlifting, Shoulder Health Exercises, and Overcoming Mental Blocks ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 25] 35:48

24d ago35:48

35:48

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin dive deep on how high school football players can transition to competing in olympic weightlifting, break down their top shoulder health exercises, and cover a few strategies you can use to overcome a mental block with snatches. *** SUMMER TRAINING CAMP → Come Train With Us! RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠…

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Trump’s Third Term and Putin’s Endgame 39:52

28d ago39:52

39:52

Seg 1 – Trump’s Third-Term Test Seg 2 – California on the Employment Rocks Seg 3 – Putin in an Endgame Scenario Seg 4 – Hegseth on the Ropes?By Radio America

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The Wailing Bench 13:25

29d ago13:25

13:25

In this 14th episode called The Wailing Bench I'll share with you what it looks like to enter the darkness of the unknown and trust God to bring you thru it! https://www.facebook.com/thelightofnavigation https://author.amazon.com/homeBy marguerite lever-woodall

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God and the Boardroom 6:55

29d ago6:55

6:55

In this eleventh episode of The God Stories, called God and the Boardroom I'm sharing with you a strange but very revealing dream God gave me. I believe many of you out there can relate to it. With that in mind, let me ask you this. What dominates your thought life? https://www.facebook.com/thelightofnavigation https://author.amazon.com/home…

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First Olympic Weightlifting Competition Tips, Training 30 mins/day, and How To Structure Mobility Work [Ep. 24 ft. Calvin Lackey] 30:00

1M ago30:00

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In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin give you their top 5 tips for your first olympic weightlifting competition, outline how you could train with only 30 mins a day, and dive deep on how to structure your mobility work without wasting time. *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Upper Body Strength for Olympic Weightlifting [Ep. 18]⁠⁠ A…

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Lies, Longshots, and Missing Messages 39:51

1M ago39:51

39:51

Seg 1 – Tesla Terrorism? Seg 2 – Bernie and AOC Steal the Spotlight Seg 3 – Tim Walz and the Impossible Longshot Seg 4 – The Signal Saga UnravelsBy Radio America

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Rosie Rowbotham, Army Medic talks about her time in service in the Royal Army Medical Corps 42:40

1M ago42:40

42:40

In the second episode of our podcast, we talk to Rosie Rowbotham about her time in service in the Royal Army Medical Corps.By NI Veteran’s Commissioners Office

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Hear Charlie Marno's Story about his time serving in Northern Ireland 29:23

1M ago29:23

29:23

Tune in for our very first podcast. We speak to Charlie Marno, as he reflects on his time in Service in Northern Ireland.By NI Veteran’s Commissioners Office

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LOWER BODY Strength For Olympic Weightlifting, Weightlifting Complexes, and Technique Drills [Ep. 23 ft. Calvin Lackey] 36:21

1M ago36:21

36:21

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin dive deep on how to build lower body strength for olympic weightlifting, what the purpose of weightlifting complexes are and which ones you should use, and whether technique drills are actually useful! *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Upper Body Strength for Olympic Weightlifting [Ep. 18]⁠ ASK A…

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Ep 43 Don't be afraid to change paths & challenge the norm with Kat Hillman 58:23

1M ago58:23

58:23

We are born into a life, into a world, with a path generally set out in front us. Stepping off that path to create something new can be one of the most confronting and challenging things to do. Kat Hillman an old client and friend shares her story of how she overcame the fear and stepped away from the social norms and bravely moved across the count…

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Eggs, Tesla, and a Comms Disaster 39:53

1M ago39:53

39:53

Seg 1 – Struggling Democrats Reach for the Ripcord Seg 2 – The Tesla Paradox Seg 3 – It’s All About the Cost of Eggs Seg 4 – What’s Behind Falling Interest RatesBy Radio America

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Olympic Lifting for Athletes, High Rep Squats, and Front Rack Mobility [Ep. 22 ft. Calvin Lackey] 32:53

2M ago32:53

32:53

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down how athletes can add olympic lifting in their training for more power, debate whether high rep squats actually build strength, and how to fix your front rack mobility (and save your wrists in the process)! *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Which Sports Build The Best Weightlifters? ASK A …

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God, the Banquet and the Frogman 19:22

2M ago19:22

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“In this 12th episode of The God Stories, called God, the Banquet and the Frogman, the true-life experience of a series of divine visitations is shared. These visitations became a pillar of strength in a time of deep tragedy. https://www.facebook.com/thelightofnavigation https://author.amazon.com/home…

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From DC Shenanigans to Con Air 2-0 39:51

2M ago39:51

39:51

Seg 1 – No Safe Harbor for Democrat Contenders Seg 2 – Beltway Blues Seg 3 – Con Air: The Trump Deportation Edition Seg 4 – What Everyone Misses on the US/Ukraine StanceBy Radio America

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The Two Paths of Brokenness 8:53

2M ago8:53

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In this 13th episode called The Two Paths of Brokenness, two different outcomes can occur from our suffering. Which path will we choose? https://www.facebook.com/thelightofnavigation https://author.amazon.com/homeBy marguerite lever-woodall

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How To Write An Olympic Weightlifting Program, Slide vs. Stomp, and Bench Press for Weightlifters [Ep. 21 ft. Calvin Lackey] 49:27

2M ago49:27

49:27

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin dive deep on how they write olympic weightlifting programs, how to incorporate bench press into your weightlifting program, and whether you should slide or stomp your feet in the Snatch and Clean. *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Upper Body Strength for Olympic Weightlifting [Ep. 18] ASK A COACH …

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Trump’s Shock and Awe Address 39:53

2M ago39:53

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Seg 1 – Federal Bureaucracy Loses Control Seg 2 – DOGE Exposes the Boondoggles Seg 3 – The Visceral Reality of TDS Seg 4 – Trump: America’s UnderdogBy Radio America

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Top 6 Beginner Clean & Jerk Mistakes, Falling to Knees On Snatches, & What Should You Do After Girls Weightlifting Season [Ep. 20 ft. Calvin Lackey] 50:30

2M ago50:30

50:30

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down their top six beginner clean and jerk mistakes, how to fix falling on your knees when snatching, and discuss what you should do if you just finished the girls weightlifting season! *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3 Biggest Tips For Heavier Clean and Jerks [Ep. 15]⁠ ASK A COACH →⁠⁠⁠⁠Sub…

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God, the Van and the Property Tax 14:02

2M ago14:02

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“In this 10th episode of The God Stories, called God, the Van and the Property Tax I learned that God can bring financial help through unfortunate mishaps we think are just terrible! And He's also a top-notch lawyer or advocate when needed. You don't want to meet God in a courtroom! https://www.facebook.com/thelightofnavigation https://author.amazo…

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Pepper's Song 10:30

2M ago10:30

10:30

In this 10th episode called Pepper's Song, I love looking at how life is full of good gifts from God and a great dog is one of them! I'm also exploring how they can teach us a lot about loyalty and friendship. Have you had a great dog? Did you love them well? https://www.facebook.com/thelightofnavigation https://author.amazon.com/home…

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Is God Good? 21:34

2M ago21:34

21:34

In this 12th episode called Is God Good? I look at how many of us cry out to God wondering why He doesn't stop the death of a loved one. I'm going to share here a direct and unexpected answer from God that I was given about it. Let's look at a facet of God's goodness we don't typically understand, especially when it doesn't look like He come thru f…

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Trump’s Grand Effort on Policy and Peace 39:50

2M ago39:50

39:50

Seg 1 – Personnel Is Policy Seg 2 – The Justice Triage Seg 3 – A Transactional End to the War in Ukraine? Seg 4 – Europe and US Chart Their Own CoursesBy Radio America

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High School Weightlifting To Team USA ft. Danny Camargo, Aaron Paille, & Sean Coultis 1:04:41

2M ago1:04:41

1:04:41

In this episode, Coach Brian interviews Senior International Coach and Florida Weightlifting President, Danny Camargo about what it takes to make Team USA and the Olympics. He also dives deep with Aaron Paille, the owner of Full Send Oly and coach of the North Bay Haven Girls Weightlifting Team on programming and data tracking for competition succe…

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Trump’s Plans for Peace and Payola 39:51

2M ago39:51

39:51

Seg 1 – The Truth on Tariffs Seg 2 – The Pernicious Value Added Tax Seg 3 – Discovering the Trump Doctrine Seg 4 – A Peace Deal Taking Shape?By Radio America

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How To Build UPPER BODY Strength For Olympic Weightlifting, Which Sport Builds The Best Weightlifters, and Clean Complexes for Technique ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 18] 56:30

2M ago56:30

56:30

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down how to build upper body strength to increase your olympic lifts. They also debate which sports build the best weightlifters and give some recommendations for athletes looking to start weightlifting. They also cover the best clean complexes to improve your technique and set PR's! *** RECOMMEND…

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Bureaucratic Globalism and the Taxpayer Dollar 39:51

3M ago39:51

39:51

Seg 1 – The Taxpayer Black Hole Seg 2 – No Defense for Social Security Waste Seg 3 – The Real Deal on USAID Seg 4 – Globalism Falls to the Trump DoctrineBy Radio America

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How To Get FAST Olympic Lifts and Training 3x a Week ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 17] 50:26

3M ago50:26

50:26

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down how to get faster snatches and clean and jerks, what to do when one of your lifts suddenly falls apart, and cover how to train olympic weightlifting with only 3-days per week. *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Posterior Chain Training For Olympic Weightlifting ASK A COACH →⁠Submit Your Ques…

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GOP End Game, Democrat Demise and Globalism On the Rocks 39:51

3M ago39:51

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Seg 1 – Trump, Gaza, and the Art of the Deal Seg 2 – USAID on the Rocks Seg 3 – The Ebb and Flow of Political Thought Seg 4 - Political Sin and Escape VelocityBy Radio America

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Posterior Chain For Olympic Weightlifting, Squat Accessories, & Wrist Pain ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 16] 36:42

3M ago36:42

36:42

In this episode, Coach Brian and Coach Calvin discuss how to build a strong posterior chain for weightlifting, break down the best accessories to build a big squat, and how to avoid wrist pain in the clean! *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE →Lower Back For Olympic Weightlifting [Ep. 8] *** ASK A COACH →Submit Your Questions Here *** FREE GUIDES 🫡Weightl…

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Iron Dome, Tax and Housing – An American Dilemma 39:52

3M ago39:52

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Seg 1 – The US Iron Dome Requires an Iron Will Seg 2 – Trump’s Iron Dome Proposition Seg 3 – Here’s the Real Deal on Trump’s Tax Cuts Seg 4 – America’s Impossible Housing CrisisBy Radio America

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3 Biggest Tips For Heavier Clean & Jerks, Snatch Stability, & Core ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 15] 36:04

3M ago36:04

36:04

Coach Brian and Coach Calvin discuss the three biggest drivers of progress in the clean and jerk - strength, technique, and programming. They also cover a few ways to improve your stability at the bottom of the snatch, and break down their top 3 core exercises for Olympic weightlifters. *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → 3 Tips To PR Your Snatch, How T…

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God and The Liar 18:41

3M ago18:41

18:41

“In this 9th episode of The God Stories, called God and The Liar, God's divine visitation and intervention at a crucial point in my life, saved it! This was an epic battle between the Truth and The Liar and The Truth won! https://www.facebook.com/thelightofnavigation https://author.amazon.com/homeBy marguerite lever-woodall

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Hang Clean vs. Full, Failing Snatches Behind, & When To Wear a Belt ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 14] 46:22

3M ago46:22

46:22

Coach Brian and Coach Calvin break down why some lifters clean more from the hang than from the floor, and how to fix it. They also discuss why you might be failing your snatches behind and a few solutions you can implement today. They also cover the highly debated "when to wear a belt" topic! *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE →⁠ 3 Biggest Tips For Heav…

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Inaugurations, Confirmations, and Ceasefires 39:50

3M ago39:50

39:50

Seg 1 – Trump Takes the Oath Seg 2 – The Outsized Plans of Donald J. Trump Seg 3 – Trump Cabinet Trials Seg 4 – A Wavering CeasefireBy Radio America

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Programming For Strength, Jerk Lockout, & More ft. Calvin Lackey [Ep. 13] 45:40

4M ago45:40

45:40

Coach Brian and Coach Calvin cover how to program strength exercises for olympic lifting. They also dive deep on how to fix your lockout in the jerk, and give you their three BEST lifts to increase your Snatch and Clean & Jerk! *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE →⁠ ⁠3 Biggest Tips For Heavier Clean & Jerks, Snatch Stability, and Core Exercises for Olympi…

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God and the Keep On Keepin' On 10:29

4M ago10:29

10:29

In this 6th episode of the The God Stories, called God and the Keep on Keepin' on I'll share with you a story of just how dynamic and powerful spoken words can be. When it's thru someone empowered by God's Spirit to speak them, it's life changing! https://www.facebook.com/thelightofnavigation https://author.amazon.com/home…

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God and the Wayward Purse 11:17

4M ago11:17

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“In this eighth episode of The God Stories called God and the Wayward Purse, a fearful episode for someone turns into a God moment of restoration, and I had a front-row seat to it all! https://www.facebook.com/thelightofnavigation https://author.amazon.com/homeBy marguerite lever-woodall

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God and the Garage Door Waver 9:35

4M ago9:35

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In this seventh episode of the The God Stories, called God and the Garage Door Waver I'll share with you a powerful story about God's loving presence showing up in an unexpected location. It's funny how we can miss the evidence of God's presence when it shows up in smaller gestures. Yet, those are the most powerful ones! https://www.facebook.com/th…

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All Those Barking Dogs! 14:35

4M ago14:35

14:35

In this 9th episode called All Those Barking Dogs!, I'm exploring what it means to have a lot of ankle biting persistent issues in life that just won't go away. How do we handle them? What can a dog teach us? Better yet, what is God saying through it all? https://www.facebook.com/thelightofnavigation https://author.amazon.com/home…

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