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Walking Wisely: Week 3

North Metro Church - June 30, 2024 14:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
There's a difference between being smart and being wise. Your IQ could be off the charts, or you could build rocket ships for a living, but you can still make unwise choices that negatively impact your life. In a world where information is readily available at our fingertips, it can be difficult...

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Some Practical Thoughts On Spiritual Freedom - Larry Swartz

Making a Difference - June 29, 2024 19:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
"Freedom - The quality or state of being without thought or restrain, bondage, limitation or repression; having a sense of complete well-being. It is a result of regulating one's life according to Principlel, not according to what anyone else may think or say. We can never know the full meaning ...

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Honor: The Other Minister (Book 6, Chapter 1)

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - June 27, 2024 16:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratings
Welcome back as we take a look at Book 6 of Harry Potter!! This week, Vanessa and Casper explore the theme of Honor in Chapter 1 of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince! They discuss Scrimgeour as the new Minister of Magic, Fudge’s many mistakes, and the relationship between honor and shame! T...

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Walking Wisely: Week 2

North Metro Church - June 23, 2024 14:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
There's a difference between being smart and being wise. Your IQ could be off the charts, or you could build rocket ships for a living, but you can still make unwise choices that negatively impact your life. In a world where information is readily available at our fingertips, it can be difficult...

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What Does It Mean To Pray In The Name Of Jesus? Mary Ellen Swartz

Making a Difference - June 23, 2024 01:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Listen as Mary Ellen shares her understanding of prayer and what it means to pray in the name of Jesus.  Prayer is not about asking or  begging God to give us what we do not have. Instead, it is saying yes to the good that has already been prepared for us  but which we have yet to understand and...

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HPST Rewind! A 2019 Live Show

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - June 20, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratings
Today we're bringing you a never before heard live show Vanessa and Casper did in 2019! They explore the theme of truth in Book 3 Chapter 12, in front of a live audience in San Francisco. Next week we're back with current day Vanessa and Casper who will be reading Book 6 Chapter 1, The Other Mi...

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Walking Wisely: Week 1

North Metro Church - June 16, 2024 14:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
There's a difference between being smart and being wise. Your IQ could be off the charts, or you could build rocket ships for a living, but you can still make unwise choices that negatively impact your life. In a world where information is readily available at our fingertips, it can be difficult...

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Walking Wisely: Week 1

North Metro Church - June 16, 2024 14:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
There's a difference between being smart and being wise. Your IQ could be off the charts, or you could build rocket ships for a living, but you can still make unwise choices that negatively impact your life. In a world where information is readily available at our fingertips, it can be difficult...

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The Invitation | Exodus

Brew City Church - June 16, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
June 16, 2024 | Brew City Church | Randy Knie

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Feeling Persecuted? It's Time To Rejoice! by Larry Swartz

Making a Difference - June 15, 2024 22:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
"Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of justice for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when men shall reproach you and persecute you and speak against you all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Then be glad and rejoice  for in this very manner they perse...

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Special Edition: Storytelling and Taylor Swift (with Margaret H. Willison)

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - June 14, 2024 16:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratings
Vanessa is joined for a small bonus conversation by Margaret H. Willison, faculty on our upcoming Taylor Swift Pilgrimage on Cape Cod. They explore why Taylor's music is such a rich text for sacred reflection and share the things they're most looking forward to on this trip! If you're interested ...

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Special Edition: Assorted Bloopers!

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - June 13, 2024 16:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratings
We're still off for the next two weeks as we prepare for Book 6 (!!), so today we're bringing you an assortment of bloopers from Book 5. You can find the full versions of our bloopers for each episode over on our patreon. Hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

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All Things Hold Together: Week 10

North Metro Church - June 09, 2024 11:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
While the world may seem chaotic, unpredictable, and unraveling, Jesus is in control. In Him, we can find peace in the chaos, steadfastness in the midst of unpredictability, and purposeful design despite the seeming unraveling around us. Join us as we study Paul's letter to the Colossians and ta...

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All Things Hold Together: Week 10

North Metro Church - June 09, 2024 11:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
While the world may seem chaotic, unpredictable, and unraveling, Jesus is in control. In Him, we can find peace in the chaos, steadfastness in the midst of unpredictability, and purposeful design despite the seeming unraveling around us. Join us as we study Paul's letter to the Colossians and ta...

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A Battle and a Pagan Priest | Exodus

Brew City Church - June 09, 2024 05:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
June 9, 2024 | Brew City Church | Randy Knie

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You Can Be A Peacemaker...Really! by Mary Ellen Swartz

Making a Difference - June 08, 2024 23:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
"Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called sons of God." (Matt. 5:9)   Unity defines a peacemaker as "one who has the ability to say  'peace' to the turbulent waves of thought and have them obey."  Revealing Word by Unity. Listen as Mary Ellen shares some practical ways anyone can be...

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A HPST Rewind! Helplessness: The Other Minister (Series 1, Book 6, Chapter 1)

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - June 06, 2024 16:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratings
We're off for a few weeks as we prepare for Book 6 (!!), so we're bringing you this throwback episode of HPST from the first time Vanessa and Casper read through Book 6, Chapter 1 through the theme of Helplessness. Hope you enjoy! -- It’s two sickles to join S.P.E.W., and only two dollars to j...

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All Things Hold Together: Week 9

North Metro Church - June 03, 2024 02:48 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
While the world may seem chaotic, unpredictable, and unraveling, Jesus is in control. In Him, we can find peace in the chaos, steadfastness in the midst of unpredictability, and purposeful design despite the seeming unraveling around us. Join us as we study Paul's letter to the Colossians and ta...

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All Things Hold Together: Week 9

North Metro Church - June 03, 2024 02:48 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
While the world may seem chaotic, unpredictable, and unraveling, Jesus is in control. In Him, we can find peace in the chaos, steadfastness in the midst of unpredictability, and purposeful design despite the seeming unraveling around us. Join us as we study Paul's letter to the Colossians and ta...

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Learning to Trust | Exodus

Brew City Church - June 02, 2024 05:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
June 2, 2024 | Brew City Church | Randy Knie

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How Can We See God If God Is Spirit? Larry Swartz

Making a Difference - June 01, 2024 18:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. (Matthew 5:8) "A person whose heart is pure directs his/her whole attention to God, to good. Purity is one-pointed vision, the 'single' eye. Impurity, in a spiritual sense, implies double vision, seeing good and evil. When the consciousnes...

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Celebrating 25 Years: John Maggard

North Metro Church - June 01, 2024 13:17 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
September 2023 marks the 25th anniversary of North Metro Church. In 1998, a group of people felt compelled to start a new thing, and those founding members had no idea what God would do over the next 25 years. The Lord has been so kind to North Metro Church, and over the course of this 25th year...

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Celebrating 25 Years: John Maggard

North Metro Church - June 01, 2024 13:17 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
September 2023 marks the 25th anniversary of North Metro Church. In 1998, a group of people felt compelled to start a new thing, and those founding members had no idea what God would do over the next 25 years. The Lord has been so kind to North Metro Church, and over the course of this 25th year...

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Wrap-Up: The Order of the Phoenix

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - May 30, 2024 16:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratings
Vanessa and Matt wrap up their discussion of The Order of the Phoenix with a look back on the entire book! They discuss Dumbledore's choices in this book, Harry's journey out of isolation, and some of the budding romances at Hogwarts. We're off for a few weeks between seasons, but look out for s...

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All Things Hold Together: Week 8

North Metro Church - May 26, 2024 15:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
While the world may seem chaotic, unpredictable, and unraveling, Jesus is in control. In Him, we can find peace in the chaos, steadfastness in the midst of unpredictability, and purposeful design despite the seeming unraveling around us. Join us as we study Paul's letter to the Colossians and ta...

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All Things Hold Together: Week 8

North Metro Church - May 26, 2024 15:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
While the world may seem chaotic, unpredictable, and unraveling, Jesus is in control. In Him, we can find peace in the chaos, steadfastness in the midst of unpredictability, and purposeful design despite the seeming unraveling around us. Join us as we study Paul's letter to the Colossians and ta...

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Mercy...Who Deserves It And Who Doesn't? Mary Ellen Swartz

Making a Difference - May 25, 2024 12:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
"Blessed are the merciful for they shall have mercy." (Matthew 5:7) Mercy is often thought of as something given to an offender or someone who it is within our power to punish.  What if mercy is actually a life principle that everyone can use and benefit from? Listen as Mary Ellen shares thought...

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Love: The Second War Begins (Book 5, Chapter 38)

Harry Potter and the Sacred Text - May 23, 2024 16:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratings
This week, Vanessa and special guest Nathalie Folkerts explore the theme of Love in Chapter 38 of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! They discuss Hagrid’s caretaking, systemic failures, and loving moments with the kids! Throughout the episode we consider the question: how can we create m...

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All Things Hold Together: Week 7

North Metro Church - May 19, 2024 14:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
While the world may seem chaotic, unpredictable, and unraveling, Jesus is in control. In Him, we can find peace in the chaos, steadfastness in the midst of unpredictability, and purposeful design despite the seeming unraveling around us. Join us as we study Paul's letter to the Colossians and ta...

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All Things Hold Together: Week 7

North Metro Church - May 19, 2024 14:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
While the world may seem chaotic, unpredictable, and unraveling, Jesus is in control. In Him, we can find peace in the chaos, steadfastness in the midst of unpredictability, and purposeful design despite the seeming unraveling around us. Join us as we study Paul's letter to the Colossians and ta...