Shows
Outside the WallsPILOT | Who's Not my Neighbor?In this Pilot Episode, Kris Duerksen and Chris Loewen introduce the launch of the Outside the Walls Podcast in which they discuss the history, vision and purpose of the Podcast.
2023-02-2408 min
We Believe in CalgaryKris Kinnear - Making Oil & Gas Remediation a Reality in AlbertaJoined in the studio by Kris Kinnear, we talk about his non-profit SAEN (Sustaining Alberta's Energy Network), and some of the political and financial obstacles the group is attempting to overcome to achieve more effective oil well remediation in the province. Prior to starting SAEN, Kris worked for 24+ years in the oil and gas industry focusing on land reclamation.
Check out SAEN Management:
https://saenetwork.ca/about/
YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/0oBLqzpKw7U
Speaking to community leaders, local entrepreneurs, and civic visionaries about issues that matter to Calgarians.
2021-09-1552 min
Adventist Podcast NetworkDisruptive Adventism - DA140 - Behind the Sermon with Kris LoewenAn interview with Kris Loewen about his podcast "Behind the Sermon." It was great to have Kris and share his experiencesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-03-0336 min
2017-12-0434 min?? FRONT LINE2.5 - Jubilee LakeA recent article in Walla Walla's "Union-Bulletin" newspaper by reporter Annie Charnley Eveland described the formation of a recreational area just a few miles up the road from Walla Walla. Jim Martin, of Pendleton, Oregon and later of Walla Walla worked for the Umatilla National Forest Service in the 1950s and 60s, and was responsible for bringing about Jubilee Lake, a place that has become near and dear to the hearts of many dozens of Walla Walla families. The manmade lake lies nearly at 5000ft of elevation in the Blue Mountains and is about an hour and a half drive...
2017-11-2038 min?? FRONT LINE2.4 - Pastries at Colville St. PatisserieGuest host Becci Lubbers, Alex, and Kris recorded an on-site episode early last summer at one of Walla Walla's sweetest treasures. The Colville Street Patisserie is a French bakery and cafe in the heart of downtown and features some of the greatest handmade desserts that can be found for hours of driving in any direction. The three discuss the nature of memory, how scent is tied to it, and how individual taste develops and evolves for us as humans. They explore the concepts of greatness and rarity, exclusivity and scarcity. Finally, they talked about the important qualitative differences between quantity...
2017-11-0643 min?? FRONT LINE2.3 - Smoke & PrioritiesAlex, Jenn, and Kris discuss the summer fire season in the NorthWest. In Walla Walla, the air quality index during the last couple of weeks of August was very poor - where several days, students were kept inside from school and sensitive persons were at risk from the smoke.
The conversation dove into the topic of what things get our attention, the tyranny of the urgent over the important, grace, stewardship, and a whole lot more. Thanks for tuning in, and as always, please reach out to us with ideas for stories we should cover.
2017-10-2337 min?? FRONT LINE2.2 - Baseball in Walla WallaAmerica's pastime is also Walla Walla's pastime. Sit down with Alex, Kris, and Jenn once more as they discuss the city-wide affection for America's game. The three talk about the Walla Walla Little League team that made it all the way to Williamsport, Pennsylvania in the summer of 2017 to compete in the Little League World Series as the representative team from the US NorthWest region. They also talk about what makes the sport of baseball so enchanting to Americans at large. What is it's lasting power? Why has it stuck around? What about the game is so compelling. The three...
2017-10-0935 min?? FRONT LINE2.1 - Bright’s CandiesSeason 2 kicks off with a conversation about craft, talent, skill, and the delectable delights found at 11 E. Main St. in Walla Walla at Bright's Candies. Alex, Kris, and Jenn continue their conversations about the many big ideas to be found in the quaint small town of Walla Walla. See more at our podcast home page: www.wallawallapodcast.com/extras
2017-09-2542 min?? FRONT LINE18 - Highway 12 Expansion"Walla Walla is on the way to nowhere." You've heard it said before - perhaps of other towns and certainly here on the Walla Walla Podcast. Our little city is in some ways, a one-road town - at least in terms of its highway/interstate access. Serving Walla Walla proper and connecting it to the rest of the world, is just a standard two-lane country roadway. In the immediate future, Washington State will fund a major project involving this highway, 12. In this episode, the gang discusses the final phases of this significant building project; and through it, they talk about...
2017-07-0431 min?? FRONT LINE17 - Coffee PerkCoffee Perk was one of Walla Walla’s first espresso cafes. All the way back in 1995, the owner of Konan Rock Products opened the shop and within a few years sold it to Kendra Bennet. Despite many challenges most small businesses face, Ms. Bennet has continued to own and operate this truly local joint with distinction now for 20 years. In the first on-site recording for the Walla Walla Podcast, Jenn, Kris, and Alex discuss the concept of 3rd spaces – physical locations that are neither private nor public, but that promote gathering, community, and dialogue. The three also explore the phenomenon of g...
2017-06-1933 min?? FRONT LINE16 - Paper Tigers and Lincoln High SchoolIn this conversation, Alex, Jenn, and Kris talk about a story told in a documentary filmed in Walla Walla called “Paper Tigers.” Director James Redford explores the disciplinary culture at Lincoln Alternative High School in Walla Walla, how staff shifted their orientation toward students, many of whom had dealt with significant childhood trauma. The film tells how Lincoln’s innovative “trauma sensitive approach” impacted individual students, and greatly improved educational outcomes for their school (more than tripling its graduation rate, for example). Kris, Jenn, and Alex talk about the importance of telling stories, the impact of confession, projection and judgment, as well as...
2017-06-0244 min?? FRONT LINE15 - “The World-Famous” PIONEER PARKPioneer Park in Walla Walla is a 43 acre public gathering point for all citizens in the city. On the East side of downtown, the park houses some of the largest trees of their species in the entire country (4) and in the state of Washington (59). Originally purchased in 1897 by the City, it was designed in part by Frederick Law Olmstead, the father of landscape architecture and the designer of New York City’s Central Park.
The Walla Walla Podcast team discuss the value and importance of public spaces, the social equalization that occurs through them, and the usefulness of being a par...
2017-05-1945 min?? FRONT LINE14 - The Star ProjectThis episode, the gang discusses a local aid organization known as “The Star Project.” Its mission is to work for and with parolees of the State Penitentiary located in Walla Walla, helping them obtain work, housing, and stable lives after release. Kris, Jenn, and guest host Don spend time talking about the importance of structure, punishment vs. rehabilitation, the mission and focus of the church in society, legalism, and the incredible value of grace in spirituality and real-life. Learn more about the work of the Star Project at www.thestarproject.us.
2017-05-0641 min?? FRONT LINE13 - BMAC Food BankAlex, Jenn, and Kris share an informative conversation with the director of the BMAC (Blue Mountain Action Council) food bank. Jeff Mathias tells the crew about the mission of the operation, how it works, and what the process is for those in need of food. The gang discuss the themes of “deserving,” grace, and the American cultural threat of judgment when it comes to poverty. Often, when people get into challenging situations, the blame game keeps them from getting help either by their own choosing, or the shame game keeps those who have resources from sharing. Once more, the concept of A...
2017-04-1837 min?? FRONT LINE12 - Blue Mountain MallIn 1989, the Blue Mountain Mall shopping center opened its doors along Rose Street in Walla Walla. In a time of massive change in economies, the growth of globalization and consumerism, and the rise of commercial zones outside the traditional downtown shopping corridors of cities, the project to bring large destination stores fit right in. For people in town, the mall became somewhat of a gathering point and did indeed feature large department stores like Sears, Fred Meyer, and Shopko. But for a variety of reasons, in less than 20 years, it died, with only a shell of stores remaining. By 2012, the...
2017-04-0729 min?? FRONT LINE11 - Frog Hollow Farm with Amy DietrichJeff, Amy, Dylan, and Katelyn Dietrich began their small family farm in the summer of 2006. On the west side of the Walla Walla Valley out in the country, their fun work project has now grown to cover over 10 acres, specializing in rare or unusual heirloom vegetables. As you’ll hear on the show, a piece of the original motive for farming was the importance Amy and Jeff placed on work ethic for their kids. They wanted to teach their children how confidence is built by putting ones hands into the dirt and making something. After an encounter with a local re...
2017-03-2832 min?? FRONT LINE10 - OnionsOnions. Yes, onions. The Walla Walla Sweet Onion is not only a trademark, it’s an icon for the valley. Long before the wineries, long before the fancy restaurants, long before the tourists, and perhaps even before the Penitentiary, the sweet onion has been Walla Walla’s calling card to many other places in the country. In this episode, Kris and Jenn are joined by guest host Don Veverka. The three discuss the importance of the onion in cooking, and get a little philosophical about Shrek and his oniony personality. Thanks for tuning in!
2017-03-1830 min?? FRONT LINE9 - Handel WellingtonA graduate of Walla Walla University was recently named captain as a part of Qatar Airways. Handel Wellington is a pilot now of Boeing 777 airplanes. Ever since his graduation, he has step by step advanced in his career until he now flies the largest planes on the planet. Kris, Jenn, and Alex discuss the mission of a college town like Walla Walla, the value of travel, and the nature of discovering one’s calling. The original articles about Mr. Wellington can be found here: http://www.union-bulletin.com/local_columnists/etcetera/walla-walla-university-graduate-now-captaining-a-boeing/article_c1a46364-c88a-11e6-8cda-5fc...
2017-03-0729 min?? FRONT LINE8 - ALW AirportThe Walla Walla airport has been a fixture of the valley since the early 1920s. ALW, as it is known in airport nomenclature, has swerved as a shipping hub, a bomber base, a soldier training ground, and even a campground for woodland firefighters. In a small town like Walla Walla, ALW becomes a doorway to the world. In this episode, Alex, Kris, and Jenn discuss the value of travel, connecting with “the other”, and the quality of life small commutes bring. The three explore how unique and integral an aiport like ALW can be for small town life.
2017-02-2336 min?? FRONT LINE7 - The Homeless CampOver the summer of 2016, the city of Walla Walla struggled through options for working with a small but persistent homeless population in the city. An agreement was struck to create an emcampment space near the city golf course. Many problems and successes have ensued from this and the conversation about how best to help those in need continues in the city newspaper, among church members, and city officials. Alex, Kris, and Jenn discuss how communities might address homelessness in restorative and dignified ways.
2017-02-0133 min?? FRONT LINE6 - Walla Walla SymphonyIn this episode, Alex, Kris, and Jenn discuss the longest continually running symphony west of the Mississippi River. Special guest Kraig Scott joins them to explore “why” we invest in music, the transcendence live performance can bring, and the joy of creating music with one’s neighbors. As always, the crew offers anecdotes, resources, and ideas for further conversation. Reach out to us at community.relations@wallawalla.edu or visit our website: wallawallapodcast.com.
2017-01-0531 min?? FRONT LINE5 - KlickersThe Klicker family’s first business was a hotel up in the Blue Mountains. When strawberries appeared to be a better income stream than guests, they trademarked the product which has boomed. Alex, Kris, and Jenn talk about business, the bottom line, responsibility, and outsourcing goodness.
2016-12-2125 min?? FRONT LINE4 - Wainwright MemorialThe Johnathan Wainwright Medical Center in Walla Walla is part of the U.S. Veterans Administration. It serves men and women in the SE Washington region despite its location in the small town of Walla Walla. The trio discuss public service, entitlement, and the importance of thanking those to whom we are indebted.
2016-12-0836 min?? FRONT LINE3 - Drew BledsoeEsteemed NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe grew up in Walla Walla and as such is a well-known figure among many in the town. His career began with the New England Patriots as the #1 pick. Before his first Super Bowl ring and eventual retirement to the wine industry, Bledsoe suffered a major life-threatening injury on the field. Alex, Jenn, and Kris discuss competition, entertainment, and the value of play through the lens of sports in small town America.
2016-11-2329 min?? FRONT LINE2 - Inversion FogBetween December and February each year, Walla Walla’s Blue Mountains contributes to a weather pattern known as an inversion. Low cloud cover and fog socks Walla Walla into “the gray” while residents press closely together, escape to higher ground, and cozy up in the cold.
2016-11-1138 min?? FRONT LINE1 - The Pastime CafeThe Pastime Cafe in Walla Walla was an 80 year tradition before it closed in 2006. Famous for inexpensive Italian meals, the small diner was a staple for many people throughout the community. In October of 2016, a new restaurant was opened in the same location, and it pays homage to what came before. Alex, Jenn, and Kris discuss how to appreciate positive and needed change while also respecting and blessing the past.
2016-10-2834 min
Sermon Podcast - Walla Walla University Church2.13.16 Kris Loewen - "God's Kitchen: Loving"Pastor Kris Loewen continues our winter quarter series entitled: "God's Kitchen: Ingredients for a Healthy Soul".
2016-02-2129 minSermon Podcast - Walla Walla University Church9.5.15 - Kris Loewen - "Characters & Character: Herodias"Weekly sermon at the University church featuring Worship Pastor Kris Loewen. This begins the Fall Quarter sermon series, Characters & Character.
2015-10-1733 minSermon Podcast - Walla Walla University Church8.29.15 - Kris Loewen "Characters & Character: Josiah"University Church Fall Sermon Series featuring Worship Pastor Kris Loewen.
2015-09-2933 minSermon Podcast - Walla Walla University Church7.25.15 - Kris Loewen, "Getting Along: Relationship Lessons from the Sermon on the Mount (Part 5)"Weekly sermon at the University church featuring Worship Pastor Kris Loewen.
2015-09-2924 minSermon Podcast - Walla Walla University Church7.4.15 - Kris Loewen "Getting Along: Relationship Lessons from the Sermon on the Mount (Part 2)"Weekly sermon at the University church featuring Worship Pastor Kris Loewen.
2015-09-2829 minSermon Podcast - Walla Walla University Church3.28.15 - Kris Loewen, "Intimacy & Trust"Weekly sermon at the University church featuring Worship Pastor Kris Loewen.
2015-09-1826 minSermon Podcast - Walla Walla University Church2.14.15 - Kris Loewen, "When it's Hard to Love"Weekly sermon at the University church featuring Worship Pastor Kris Loewen.
2015-09-1828 min