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Ben Lippen PodcastChanging 21: Leaving a Legacy of FaithWhat happens when God redirects your carefully laid plans? Dr. Bill Jones knows this redirection intimately. Once determined to serve as an overseas church planter among unreached people groups, a pivotal conversation with three seminary graduates forever changed his trajectory, leading him to Columbia International University and an unexpected leadership path.Dr. Jones shares how a simple yet profound analogy—comparing the world to waffles rather than pancakes—revolutionized his understanding of missions. This new perspective inspired him to found Crossover Global, one of the first mission agencies focused specifically on reaching cultural groups rather than countries. Toda...2025-07-2421 min
IMI PodcastsHow the St. Kitts and Nevis CIU Turns Policy into PerformanceIn an op-ed for IMI, Saint Kitts CIU Chairman Calvin St Juste discusses the program’s transformation, refunding Russian applicants, and more.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.2025-04-2709 minIMI PodcastsSt Kitts Revokes 13 Citizenships, Blacklists 2 Well-Known Marketing AgentsSaint Kitts & Nevis CIU blacklists two major firms for marketing citizenship “below statutory minimums.”View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.2025-04-1205 min
Columbia International UniversityDr. Bill Bennet: Paul's Prayer For Christian Unity Part 1Dr. Bill Bennet continues his series of Christian unity during Black history week at CIU by looking at Paul's prayer for Christian unity in Ephesians chapter 4.2025-02-0534 minColumbia International UniversityDr. Bill Bennett: Jesus' Prayer For Christian UnityDr. Bill Bennet comes to CIU for Black history week to teach on Christian Unity, starting with Jesus' prayer for his disciples in John chapter 17.2025-02-0430 min
IMI PodcastsNauru CIU Chief Reveals Details, Spain Closer to Killing GV, Another 8-Figure IM Acquisition, ++🇳🇷 Nauru CIU Chief Reveals Details🇲🇹 Malta Residency Program Raises Fees🇲🇾 Sarawak’s MM2H Reports Impressive Growth🤝 Another 8-Figure IM Acquisition🌐 Expert Warns: Wealth Taxes Are Coming🇰🇳 St Kitts Deactivates Crypto Scammer’s Passport🇹🇭 Thailand Intros New Visa Tier Amid Growth🇱🇻 Latvia Blacklists Russian Businessman💃 Opinion: Live Tax-Free in These 5 Latin Countries🇪🇸 Bill Advances to Kill Spanish Golden VisaSubscribe to the daily newsletter so you don’t miss any breaking updates from the investment migration industry.2024-11-2106 min
The Alex Pierson ShowLack Of Staff On Our Border, TTC Collisions & Christian Heritage MonthOn this episode of The Alex Pierson Podcast, our host Alex Pierson takes on the major stories of the day, in her own unique way.In this episode, Alex speaks with:Mark Weber, National President of Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberal party flipping their position when it comes to immigration in this country and the major holes that exist within our own border security.Marvin Alfred - President of ATU Local 113 about a major collision with a TTC bus and a stolen BMW that was...2024-11-1828 min
The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line PodcastPart 2 David Contreras shares his LE and personal memorable moments and casesOn Tuesday, November 12th, 2024, former San Diego Police Department Detective Sergeant David Contreras takes you on the 2nd part of his life journey.
Last week's episode was fascinating. He shared his upbringing in Chula Vista, California. He described being a first-generation Mexican American raised in the Apostolic Assembly Christian Church. He shared personal family stories related to his Father, Pastor David Contreras Sr, his beautiful mother, Elvira Contreras, and his two sisters, Rachel Valverde and Ana Mena. He shared how, after reading the book The Cross and the Switchblade by David Wilkerson, God placed a burden in his heart to...2024-11-151h 53
CFCJAXStaff Chat with Jonathan MonkThis week, Tracy Johnson chats with Jonathan Monk, Christian Family Chapel’s High School Pastor, as he reflects on his journey from aspiring to be an NBA player to working in construction and eventually pursuing ministry at CIU. He shares how key individuals and experiences influenced his path and how God has provided for him throughout.
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Join us again next week as we share more inspiring stories from our CFC staff!2024-11-0622 minIMI PodcastsMichael Martin Resigns as St. Kitts and Nevis CIU CEOSt. Kitts and Nevis CIU CEO Michael Martin resigns. Government claims to have received 1,000 applications for the position.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.2024-09-1601 min
IMI PodcastsThis Week in IMI - Sept 12: New CIP in the Pacific, CIU CEO Resigns, Cyprus Scandal Spiraling, ++🇸🇧 Solomon Islands Drafts New CIP 🇰🇳 St. Kitts CIU CEO Resigns Amid Upheaval 🇰🇷 Guide to South Korea’s Digital Nomad Visa 🌐 6 Places to Go If/When WW3 Breaks Out 🇨🇾 Cyprus Scandal Escalates, Ex-President Alleged 🇬🇷 Greece PM Proposes New €250k GV Option 🌴 Caribbean Five Near Oversight Body with US’s Aid ++Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.2024-09-1205 min
IMI PodcastsThis Week in IMI - Sept 5: World's Largest IM Database Revealed, More St. Kitts CIU Allegations, Canadian Exit Plans Exposed, ++A hectic week in investment migration has concluded. Here’s what you’ve missed:🌐 1,200-Company IMI Rolodex Revealed🇰🇳 St. Kitts CIU’s “Extraordinary” Finances Raise Questions 🇪🇺 These EU Golden Visas Outperforming 🇨🇦 Canadian Exit Strategies Revealed 🇬🇭 Ghana Presidential Candidate Proposes CIP 🇬🇩 Grenada Investigates Heng Sheng 🇭🇺 Hungary National Card Sparks Debate 🇭🇰 5 Paths to Residency in Hong Kong 🇲🇾 Sabah to Manage Own MM2H Program ++Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.2024-09-0607 minIMI PodcastsMajor Overhaul: St Kitts and Nevis CIU Becomes a Statutory CorporationThe newly established Board of Governors will modernize St. Kitts' CBI Unit, develop policies, and ensure projects are financially sound.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.2024-08-0204 minIMI PodcastsAntigua & Barbuda Announces New Prices and Dependent CriteriaThe new prices are lower than the ones the CIU previously proposed in June, and the memo outlines new criteria for dependent children.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.2024-08-0104 min
IMI PodcastsThis Week in IMI - July 31: Antigua’s Shocking Price Announcement, St Kitts Incorporates CIU, Dominica Revokes More Passports, ++Our summary of the top stories in investment migration this week:🇦🇬 Antigua Announces Lower-Than-Expected CIP Prices 🇰🇳 St Kitts and Nevis CIU Incorporates 🇩🇲 Dominica Revokes 68 Passports 🇭🇰 Hong Kong CIES to “Awaken Economy” 🇹🇷 Turkey Calls CIP Accusations “Baseless” ++Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.2024-07-3104 minIMI PodcastsAntigua CIU Announces New Price Thresholds But Delays Implementation of MoA by 30 DaysAntigua & Barbuda indicated it was unable to implement the necessary legislative changes on time for the June 30 deadline.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.2024-06-2805 min
Truth About Muslims / Muslims Christians and the Zombie ApocalypseDr. Peter Riddell Lecture: The Stories of the Prophets and the Isra'iliyyatDr. Peter Riddell delivered a lecture on the stories of the Prophets and the Isra'iliyyat during a CIU course. Here, Riddell presents how the Arab communities interacted with the stories of the Prophets, the infiltration of stories from Jewish and Christian converts into Islam, and their impact (Isra'iliyyat) on Islam.
2024-06-2427 minIMI PodcastsSt Lucia CIU Boss Rejects Martinez Claims: Saw No Substantiating Evidence During Meeting in DC, Did Not Implicate HilaireEmmanuel says he never implied any wrongdoing on DPM Hilaire's part and that Martinez showed him no evidence to substantiate the RICO claims.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.2024-06-1404 minIMI PodcastsEgypt Citizenship by Investment Program Has Received "Around 1,000 Applications", Says CIUHe also revealed that, so far, about three-quarters of applicants have been Syrians.View the full article here.Subscribe to the IMI Daily newsletter here.2024-05-2706 min
IMI PodcastsThis Week in IMI - Apr 30: MSR Broadens CBI Discounting Lawsuit, CBI MoA to Bolster Demand, Grenada CIU CEO Says “We’ll Be Ready by June”, ++Our summary of the news this week.2024-04-3004 minIMI Podcasts"We'll Be Ready by June," Says CEO of Grenada CIU About Caribbean Price IncreasesHe also says that if the MoA isn't enough to allay EU fears, "it will be clear that they have reasons other than national security concerns.”2024-04-2905 minIMI PodcastsSt. Lucia CIU "Not Against Signing MoA", 50-60% of Saint Kitts Govt Revenue From CBI50-60% of St Kitts govt. revenue from CBI. St Lucia had asked for more time to consider MoA, but other countries "went ahead and signed!"2024-04-0505 minIMI PodcastsWhy Human Source Intel is Indispensable for CIU Due DiligenceThird-party databases are critical to the due diligence process but have limitations only human sources can help CIUs overcome, writes Fabienne de Blois.2024-03-0105 minIMI PodcastsCBI Agent Charged With Double Murder, Hungary Golden Visa to Open Early, El Salvador's "Out of Touch" $1m CIP: This Week in IMI - Dec 15A Grenada government minister this week surprised the CBI market when he announced that the country's citizenship by investment program had reopened its doors to all nationalities, including Russians. The move would have marked the government's fourth shift in policy on the matter in under two years. It swiftly became clear, however, that the Minister had spoken out of turn: He later retracted his statements, and the CIU confirmed the Minister had been mistaken.Turkey continues to reform its Citizenship by Investment program. Last week, it removed undeveloped land as a qualifying investment option. Amid rumors of...2023-12-1503 min
Christian Faith and FictionEpisode 32: What I Want to Read in December (Christmas TBR 2020)Here are some of the Christmas Christian fiction books that I might read this month.
Have you read any of them?
What are you reading this month?
You can comment on the blog post here: https://louallenwriter.wordpress.com/2020/12/02/picking-my-december-christmas-tbr/
You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/IMc2qkpbfDI
Books Mentioned:
Baby It’s Cold Outside by Susan May Warren
While It Was Snowing by Tari Faris
A Christmas by the Sea by Melody Carlson
12 Days at Bleakly Manor by Mi...2023-11-0808 minIMI PodcastsThis Week in IMI - Oct 29,2023: St Kitts CIU Withholda Funds, EU Targets CBI Countries for Visa Suspension, New Hong Kong CIES to Cost HKD30m, ++Our summary of the news this week.2023-10-2904 min
Continuing Education for Mental Health Counselors: Therapy Show with Lisa MustardWhen Counselor Values and Client Values Don’t Match with Seth Scott, PhD, NCC, LPC, LPC-S | continuing education for counselors and therapistsIn this Podcourse, Lisa interviews Seth Scott, PhD, NCC, LPC, LPC-S and he presents “When Counselor Values and Client Values Don’t Match”. To purchase this Podcourse and obtain 1 Continuing Education Contact Hour, click HERE. Learning Objectives: Identify the role and function of values in counseling. Construct a framework for organizing and addressing personal values to avoid imposing them on clients. Develop a method to recognize and explore client values in a humble and respectful way to improve client growth and goal alignment. About Seth L. Scott, PhD, NCC, LPC, LPC-S:Dr. Scott joined...2023-09-0659 minIMI PodcastsThis week in IMI - May 27: Quebec IIP to Reopen, CIU Denounces Fraud Claims, IM Firm Sanctioned, Irish IIP Backlog Worth €2bn, and Much MoreOur summary of the news this week.2023-05-2704 minIMI PodcastsThis Week in IMI - Apr 10, 2023: New Private Briefing, MM2H Applications Down 90%, Saint Lucia Issues Warning, ++This week in IMI:New Q1 2023 Private Briefing Available Now: Request Your Confidential CopySaint Lucia CIU Circular Says Promotion of CBI Real Estate Discounts Violate License TermsActive Investor Visas: 5 Lessons to Ensure Profitability and Client SatisfactionMalaysia M2H Applications Down by 90% Since New Rules Imposed, Says Industry AssociationThe Proposal to Close the Golden Visa is Unconstitutional And Will Not Solve Portugal’s Housing Crisis...2023-04-1005 min
Church Planting Conversations with Asbury Theological SeminaryS3E4 | Making New Disciples in Europe with Øivind Augland and Raphael Anzenberger | Expo EuropeJoin Winfield Bevins as he interviews Øivind Augland and Raphael Anzenberger of Exponential Europe. In this interview, Winfield discusses with Øivind and Raphael the new church movements that are happening all over Europe. Small seeds of the Kingdom are beginning to take root and new churches are sprouting in many different cracks. Listen to this encouraging interview exploring church multiplication in the "post-Christian" West.
Øivind Augland, CEO Exponential Europe. Øivind defines the mission of his life by two terms: “side by side” and “multiplication”. “Side by side” means serving to and with both men and women of all generations...2022-11-2825 minContinuing Education for Mental Health Counselors: Therapy Show with Lisa MustardWhat is Christian Counseling with Dr. Seth ScottFresh new content is here y'all! It’s been a busy month as we’ve traveled some plus keeping up with our girls' summer activities so I took a little bit of time off but I'm back and I’m talking with Dr. Seth Scott, Associate Professor of Clinical Counseling at Columbia International University. You may remember my interview and podcourse with him titled Your Focus Determines Your Direction which is episode 55 of the podcast. If you haven’t listened to that episode, I highly recommend it as it’s a great reminder of where we focus our attenti...2022-07-2054 min
Kitchen Table Theology101 Bonus Episode: Interview with Dr. Mark SmithIn this episode of Kitchen Table Theology, Pastor Jeff, joined by Dr. Mark Smith, discuss the need for biblical literacy, especially among young people. They also tackle the future of the American Church and how people can tackle biblical illiteracy through modern resources that are available. Dr. Mark A. Smith is currently the President of Columbia International University with nearly two decades of experience as a Christian higher education administrator. Prior to his current position, Dr. Smith served as the President of Ohio Christian University for 11 years. In his time with OCU, he was able to increase t...2022-04-0324 minIMI Podcasts#12: EU Campaign Against CBI "Driven by Ideology": Philippe May on the Mobility Standard PodcastOur guest on the Mobility Standard podcast this week is Philippe May, until recently the Managing Partner of Arton Capital in Singapore who is now a free agent with big - although secret - plans, and strong opinions on current events in the investment migration market. EPRS report on EU investment migration programs "a fringe issue"Commenting on the European Parliament Research Service's recent report, which proposed five different policy options the EU could use to "take action" against investment migration programs in Europe, May dismissed the study as inconsequential."First of a...2021-11-0154 min
Hope for the CaregiverMedicine and Ministry - The New Program At CIUDr. Jill McElhenny of Columbia International University (www.CIU.edu) discussed the new Bachelor of Nursing program. A practicing nurse for nearly a quarter of a century, Dr. McElhenny brings her vast experience and training to lead this program for CIU. CIU Associate Provost Dr. Brian Simmons says, "...McElheny is a perfect fit for CIU's Christian mission and core values." Echoing the strong ministry emphasis, Dr. McElhenny stated that she considers nursing "a sacred calling." With the program available online to qualified candidates, it represents a substantial opportunity for those RN's desiring to obt...2021-10-3152 min
Interfaith EncountersReligious Conflict: Rabbi Jack Bemporad on Scripture and ConflictRabbi Bemporad is the director of the nonprofit Center for Interreligious Understanding (CIU), which he founded in 1992. Its aim is to bring people of all religious faiths together to promote open dialogue, mutual respect, and theological understanding of the common foundations shared by the world’s religions. Rabbi Jack Bemporad began teaching at Vatican universities in 1998 and has been Director of the John Paul II Center and Professor of Interreligious Studies, both at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum), in Rome since 2009. Concurrently, he also serves as Rabbi of Congregation Micah of New Jersey, in Cresskill....2021-10-1224 min
The Sandhills Podcast25. The Burden of HistoryThis week Pastor John sits down with Dr. Ed Smither from CIU to discuss Christian history and the Catholic faith. In this conversation we seek to engage our historical roots as a faith and learn how to engage our Catholic brothers and sisters in conversation.
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If you are interested more in these topics or would like to h...2021-08-2433 minIMI Podcasts#8: Nestor Alfred of the Saint Lucia CIU - "Our Best Year Ever"We had the pleasure of hosting Nestor Alfred, the CEO of Saint Lucia's Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) on the Mobility Standard podcast last week. We covered a wide range of topics, including (timestamped):01:11 - Who is Nestor Alfred? Nestor told us about how, from humble beginnings as the middle child among seven siblings, he was able to rise through the professional ranks in both the public and private sectors thanks to his emphasis on education. He also explains why he chose to leave a successful career in the banking world to help his...2021-08-0957 min
RJMS (REvealing JESUS, Manifesting SONship)“THE FAITH THAT BRINGS SALVATION” || Pastor STEPHEN 23-5-2021Following the just concluded #REfresh 2021, Pst. Stephen takes us through the faith that brings salvsation.2021-05-2346 minRJMS (REvealing JESUS, Manifesting SONship)"THE SEEING FAITH (FAITH THAT SEES)" || Pastor Desire 2-5-2021PD begins the "Adventures of faith" series leading up to REfresh 2021.
The seeing faith is explained as faith that "SEES THE INVISIBLE AND DOES THE IMPOSSIBLE".2021-05-0242 minRJMS (REvealing JESUS, Manifesting SONship)"HOW TO RENEW YOUR MIND" || Pastor STEPHEN 25-4-2021The steps and procedures to live a life free from influence for worldly forces.2021-04-2552 minRJMS (REvealing JESUS, Manifesting SONship)"THAT I MAY KNOW HIM" || Pastor Desire 18-4-2021Pastor makes us understand the benefits of the full knowledge of the person of the Father.2021-04-181h 01RJMS (REvealing JESUS, Manifesting SONship)THE TOMB IS NOT EMPTY (RESURRECTION SUNDAY )|| Pastor Desire 4-4-2021In this message, Pastor Desire makes us understand that there is evidence of the resurrection of Christ in the place where He was laid to rest.
This gives us hope that He is still in control.2021-04-0949 min
The Leadership WindowEpisode 34 – The Academics of Leadership with Dr. Brian SimmonsPatrick and Dr. Brian Simmons, Associate Provost at Columbia International University, discuss the value of a Ph.D. in leadership, some core tenets of leadership, and the academics of leadership, among many other topics.
Dr. Simmons is a visionary builder with a personal mission to further the kingdom of God through Christian education, teaching, and influencing others. Currently, he is leading Online Studies during an exciting season of growth at Columbia International University (89 online students to 1269). This growth includes over 240 new online courses supporting 26 online degrees. The newest is their 27 month Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership that...2021-03-291h 13Continuing Education for Mental Health Counselors: Therapy Show with Lisa MustardYour Focus Determines Your Direction With Dr. Seth Scott | continuing education for counselors and therapistsA few of my episodes, I call them podcoursese, are now approved for NBCC continuing education and you can grab your first podcoure for FREE so head to my site, www.lisamustard.com and sign up for your free contact hour. Yes, I said for free! Who doesn’t love free??? In this podcourse, Lisa interviews Seth Scott, PhD, NCC, LPC, LPC-S and he presents “Your Focus Determines Your Direction” with an explanation of the philosophical conception of the topic and then the practical personal and clinical implications moving forward for counselors. Learning Objectives: Discuss...2021-01-041h 05RJMS (REvealing JESUS, Manifesting SONship)Bone Resetting || Pastor Desire 29-11-2020#CIUCF2020-11-3000 min
RJMS (REvealing JESUS, Manifesting SONship)Christianity is NOT a religion || Peter Mornyey 22-11-2020Sunday Service at CIUCF. Message titled CHRISTIANITY IS NOT A RELIGION. Taught by Bro. Peter Mornyey2020-11-2200 minRJMS (REvealing JESUS, Manifesting SONship)The Birthing || Pastor DesirePD takes us through the Birthing Process and how we are expected to wait on God during that period2020-09-2341 minRJMS (REvealing JESUS, Manifesting SONship)The Principles of Faith | Pastor OlumidePastor Olumide puts us through the principle of Faith2020-04-2249 min
Christian Embassy International Church PodcastsUnderstanding The Miracle Power Of God Part 3<p>God’s miracle working power is always present. It’s all around us at all times. Scripture References: Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 2:4, 1 Thessalonians 1:5, Romans 10:9, Romans 6:17-18, James 1:22, 1 Peter 1:23, John 14:12, John 4:23-24</p>
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