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Audio presentations, special events and sermons from the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver. The Bible Institute is a work of the Bear Valley church of Christ and has been training preachers since 1964.
Renew Radio is an extension and outreach of the preaching ministry of Jordan Bakker, lead pastor of Grace Brethren Church in Simi Valley, CA. Renew exists to help people know God through His Word. We desire to see all people grow in their knowledge of God, be satisfied in Him, and love each other in light of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Our goal is to provide resources proclaiming the truth and beauty of Scripture, to faithfully present the full counsel of God and the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)


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The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Ascension
In The Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz walks you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes, providing commentary, reflection, and prayer along the way. Unlike any other Bible podcast, Ascension’s Bible in a Year podcast follows a reading plan inspired by The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, a ground-breaking approach to understanding salvation history developed by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins. For each period in the timeline, Jeff will join Fr. Mike for a special episo ...
A weekly exploration of all the things Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye, Gay of Thrones) is curious about. Come on a journey with Jonathan and experts in their respective fields as they get curious about anything and everything under the sun.
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Can These Bones: A Faith & Leadership podcast


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Can These Bones: A Faith & Leadership podcast
Faith and Leadership
Co-hosts Rev. Laura Everett and Rev. Bill Lamar ask fresh questions about leadership and the future of the church. Conversations with guests inside and outside the church breathe life into leaders struggling in their own valley of dry bones. Can These Bones is an offering of Faith & Leadership, a learning resource from Leadership Education at Duke Divinity. https://www.faithandleadership.com/can-these-bones
This is what a flourishing workplace culture looks and feels like. Listen to inspiring stories told by actual Best Christian Workplace leaders and other experts. Each week, you will discover how you can build a flourishing workplace and a thriving organization. Hosted weekly by Al Lopus, Cofounder & Board Chair of Best Christian Workplaces. Learn more at www.workplaces.org.
By Rev. Jon Stoddard
Fr. Mike reminds us that God keeps his promises, even if it takes a little longer than we thought. Just like the people of Israel received everything the Lord had promised them, we too will receive everything the Lord has promised us, even in the midst of hardship and temptation. Today's readings are Joshua 19-21, and Psalm 131. For the complete re…
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The Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast


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330: Moving Your Church from Uncertainty to Seeing a Great Harvest // Whit George, Brian Jobe, Church on the Move
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Would you like to see your church's staff culture radically transformed in two short years? Listen to the actionable steps to tend to the soil of your culture and to experience a wave of momentum. Our guests are Whit George and Brian Jobe. Whit is the Lead Pastor of Church on the Move, and Brian is the Chief Operating Officer. Find full show notes …
Fr. Mike reminds us that God is present with us in every step of our journey, even the seemingly mundane aspects. He also encourages us to not be discouraged on this journey, but to focus on relating to the historic stories of our biblical brothers and sisters. Today's readings are Joshua 15-18, and Psalm 130. For the complete reading plan, visit a…
Pastor Lynn Hardy
CommunicationBy Scott Obenchain
As we read about Joshua leading Israel into battle, Fr. Mike helps us comprehend the meaning behind all the destruction God commands. He emphasizes that God ultimately wants us to fight for each other and not against each other. Today's readings are Joshua 12-14, and Psalm 129. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. P…
Fr. Mike offers us different ways we can interpret the miracle of the sun standing still in Joshua 10, and also reminds us that God always desires unity for us even though we often face war and division in this world. Today's readings are Joshua 10-11, and Psalm 128. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note:…
Fr. Mike expands on the significance of establishing a covenant relationship, and how the trickery of the Gibeonites can represent the desire to enter into a relationship with God out of fear rather than out of love. Today's readings are Joshua 8-9, and Psalm 126. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: Th…
Fr. Mike explains the meaning of circumcision for Israel's relationship with God. He also underscore the gravity of Achan's sin, and how the Valley of Achor symbolizes shame that is painful but not hopeless. Today we read Joshua 5-7 and Psalm 125. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains …
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Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness


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How Have You Changed Reality TV As We Know It? with Fenton Bailey
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Ninety-five years ago, the world’s first television station launched in upstate New York. And this week, we’re celebrating the small screen with a TV legend: World of Wonder’s Fenton Bailey! Fenton is one of the creative forces behind RuPaul’s Drag Race and other groundbreaking TV shows and films. Fenton and Jonathan discuss how infomercials, publi…
As we begin our reading of the book Joshua, Fr. Mike draws our attention to God's power as he parts the waters of the Jordan river, allowing the Israelites to walk across on dry land. We learn that following God often requires great courage and trust. Today's readings are Joshua 1-4, and Psalm 123. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpres…
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Introduction to Conquest & Judges (with Jeff Cavins) - 2023
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Congratulations on completing the Desert Wanderings period! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the fifth biblical period, Conquest and Judges. They discuss the trials the Israelites face as they enter the Promised Land. We learn that the book of Joshua and the book of Judges are characterized by Israel's unfaithfulness, destruction, and repent…
As we finish our journey through the Desert Wanderings, Fr. Mike zeroes in on the purpose of cities of refuge for the Israelites and the strong bond of community that they shared and maintained as the tribes grew. Today's readings are Numbers 35-36, Deuteronomy 34, and Psalm 121. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear.…
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The Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast


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329: How Leaders Can Stay Faithful to their Mission and Finish Strong // Steve Woodworth, Masterworks
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Steve Woodworth believes that Christian leaders can stay faithful in their mission and finish strong. Steve is the CEO at Masterworks and he's personally worked with many of the top leaders in Christian organizations over the past 30 years. Discover several keys that will help you finish strong. Find full show notes here:https://bit.ly/329stevewood…
Today, Fr. Mike points out how the boundaries of the land of Canaan in Numbers remind us that the Promised Land is not a nice idea, but a real tangible place. He also reveals that Psalm 120 begins the Psalms of Ascent, or the Psalms that people would pray as they went up to the Temple to worship. The readings are Numbers 34, Deuteronomy 33, and Psa…
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Don't Miss this Kairos Moment: Forgive
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Rick Lebrun
By Rev. Jon Stoddard
AdaptabilityBy Matt Barber
In today's readings, we trace the route of the Israelites in Numbers and hear the song of Moses in Deuteronomy. Fr. Mike reflects on a hard lesson from these passages; that God will allow us to choose something other than him, even though it hurts us. The readings are Numbers 33, Deuteronomy 32, and Psalm 118. For the complete reading plan, visit a…
Fr. Mike points out why it's important that the tribes of Reuben and Gad agree to fight in Numbers 32 and also reflects on how God knows that his people will be faithless, and yet He remains faithful to them. The readings are Numbers 32, Deuteronomy 31, and Psalm 117. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note…
Fr. Mike breaks down the battle against Midian and explains why God would allow destruction and warfare that can seem brutal. He also highlights how we can learn from Israel's weakness by destroying the things in our lives that lead us away from God. Today's readings are Numbers 31, Deuteronomy 30, and Psalm 116. For the complete reading plan, visi…
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Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness


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How Smart Is AI? (Part Two) with Meredith Broussard
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We’re back with the second half of our special two-part episode about algorithms and artificial intelligence, featuring returning guest Meredith Broussard. Yesterday, we got the T on ChatGPT, and learned why we can’t trust algorithms to be fair or objective. Today, Jonathan and Meredith get personal about their encounters with algorithms, and consi…
Fr. Mike gives us some background around the feast days of the Old Testament and emphasizes the importance of vows, which are serious promises made with God. Today's readings are Numbers 29-30, Deuteronomy 29, and Psalm 113. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may n…
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How Smart Is AI? (Part One) with Meredith Broussard
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Every time you interact with a targeted advertisement, use a drop-down menu, or scroll through TikTok, you’re engaging with an algorithm. And these algorithms are anything but objective. This week, Meredith Broussard returns to the show for a special two-part episode about algorithms and artificial intelligence—and how they shape our daily lives. I…
Fr. Mike discusses the inheritance given to Zelophehad's daughters. He also highlights the journey of Joshua as Moses' successor, and how Christ is the fulfillment of Joshua's leadership. Today's readings are Numbers 27-28, Deuteronomy 28, and Psalm 112. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible co…
Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn't get an inheritance of land, because they're receiving something much greater. Today's readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, and Psalm 111. For the complete r…
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328: How to Build a Thriving Business and Increase Revenue Through Culture // Brad Carr, Jordan Newton, SonicAire
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Does having healthy workplace culture impact the bottom line? Absolutely! Our guests on this episode are Brad Carr, President & Founder, and Jordan Newton, COO of SonicAire. They're here to tell you that going from unhealthy culture to healthy culture can be described as the difference between Hell and Heaven. Find full show notes here: https://bit…
Fr. Mike describes the sinful events of Israel in Moab, and why God chooses to bless the Israelites through Balaam in spite of their sin. Today's readings are Numbers 24-25, Deuteronomy 26, and Psalm 107. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for c…
Pastor Christie Brodien
By Rev. Wes Holmes
ConflictBy Scott Obenchain
Fr. Mike shares more details surrounding the Old Testament laws, including why God would give us these laws in the first place. Today's readings are Numbers 23, Deuteronomy 24-25, and Psalm 106. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - …