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Raising Godly GirlsEp. 243 — A Legacy of Ministering in Your Family Ministry isn’t a job title—it’s a way of life. In this powerful Thursday episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose unpack what it means for families to embrace ministry as both a calling and a legacy. Whether you're a family of pastors, faithful volunteers, or simply parents trying to serve Jesus through everyday moments, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to let your family’s light shine brightly in the world. Through heartfelt stories—from Rich Mullins’ radical generosity to the everyday acts of preschool volunteering and neighborhood...2025-07-1727 min
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 236 — Why Religious Liberty Matters to Girls Today What does religious liberty mean to the next generation—and why should it matter to girls growing up in today’s culture? In this special Independence Day week’s episode, co-hosts Rachael and Melissa explore the often-overlooked freedom that gives our daughters the courage to live out their faith boldly: religious liberty. As we celebrate our nation’s founding this week, it’s the perfect moment to pause and consider how this essential freedom empowers girls to stand strong in their beliefs, speak truth with grace, and be a light in a world filled with competing values. You...2025-07-0119 min
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 235 — Leveraging Technology to Foster Your Family’s Faith Formation with Matthew Potter (Pray.com) In an age when screens are ever-present and digital distractions abound, parents are asking: How can I help my daughter grow in faith in a tech-saturated world? On this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, Rachael Culpepper, American Heritage Girls Executive Director, sits down with tech entrepreneur and Pray.com co-founder Matthew Potter to answer this important question. Together, they explore how families can embrace technology not as a threat to spiritual growth—but as a tool for meaningful discipleship. Matthew shares how his experience developing over 6,000 apps led to a calling to create Pray.com, the...2025-06-2817 min
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 231 — Setting Aside Groupthink: Teaching Girls to Ask Good Questions In this empowering episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael and Natalie tackle a timely challenge every parent of a daughter faces: how to help her resist the pull of groupthink and peer pressure by developing strong critical thinking skills and asking thoughtful questions. From personal stories of youthful mistakes to deep reflections on social media’s role in pushing conformity, Rachael and Natalie explore why it’s so natural—and yet so risky—for girls to follow the crowd without questioning. They unpack the cultural tension of our age, where fierce individualism paradoxically blends into rele...2025-06-1925 min
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 230 — How Open is Your Girl to New Ideas? In a world where information is everywhere—and answers are just a tap away—how can we equip our daughters to discern truth from fiction, wisdom from noise, and God's Word from worldly rhetoric? In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael and Natalie invite listeners into a thought-provoking and laughter-filled conversation about raising critical thinkers who are firmly rooted in a Biblical Worldview. Join us as we explore the very real challenge of outsourced thinking—a cultural default where girls often parrot popular talking points without wrestling with the “why” behind their beliefs. Drawing fro...2025-06-1729 min
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 227 — Unique Ways That Godly Dads Connect with Their Daughters As Father’s Day approaches, we’re turning the spotlight toward the irreplaceable role of a dad in a daughter’s life. In this heartwarming episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael and Natalie reflect on the traditions, traits, and tender moments that make the father-daughter bond so powerful—and so needed—in today’s world. From goofy dance moves and star-gazing adventures to firm pep talks and quiet wisdom, Godly dads have a special way of reaching their daughters’ hearts. Through personal stories, Biblical encouragement, and a powerful Raising Godly Girls Minute from AHG Founder & Execu...2025-06-1022 min
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 224 — Truth in Love: What it Means to Love Without Compromising God’s Word In a world where “love” is often redefined by culture, how can Christian parents teach their daughters to love others while remaining anchored to God’s unchanging truth? This week on the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael and Melissa tackle one of the most pressing and sensitive conversations facing families today—how to love without compromise during LGBTQ Pride Month and beyond. Our girls are growing up in an age of loud messages about identity, sexuality, and affirmation—many of which directly contradict the Biblical Worldview. Whether they hear it in school, see it on social media, or e...2025-06-0322 min
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 218 — Forming a Girl’s Identity as Part of a Family In today’s culture, identity can feel fluid, fragmented, and often far removed from God’s design. But what if one of the most powerful tools for shaping a girl’s identity is already right in front of her—her family? In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael and Natalie dive deep into the beauty and complexity of family life and how God uses it to build a girl’s understanding of who she is. From funny ancestor stories to meaningful family rhythms, Rachael and Natalie invite moms to consider how both heritage and present-day family dyn...2025-05-2027 min
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 133 — Empowering Your Girl to Make High Stakes Decisions In today’s episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael and Natalie tackle an essential aspect of raising mentally strong Christian girls: decision-making. How do we empower our daughters to make choices that build both confidence and character? The world presents our girls with countless decisions every day, some with more significant stakes than others. Whether it’s choosing between two good things or navigating decisions with long-term consequences, teaching girls how to discern wisely is crucial for their development. Drawing from their own experiences, Rachael and Natalie share practical strategies to help your girl becom...2024-10-2917 min
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 118 — The Now & Not Yet: Embracing the Tension of Raising a Godly Girl When You Don’t Feel Like a Godly Parent In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, hosts Rachael and Natalie tackle a challenging yet relatable topic: raising a Godly girl when you don’t feel like a Godly parent. With real talk and a faith-centered perspective, Rachael and Natalie explore the tension of what Scripture calls the "now and not yet." As Christian parents, the weight of not feeling adequate in our walk with God can make the journey of raising children daunting. But what if God doesn’t expect us to be perfect? What if the daily struggle of imperfection can lead us deeper into His...2024-09-2419 min
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 094 — What It Means to Preach and Live the Gospel Boldly In this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael and Natalie explore the theme of Christian boldness. They share personal stories and Biblical examples, like Jochebed and Esther, to illustrate how women have historically and courageously advanced God's Kingdom. Emphasizing the importance of embodying faith both in word and action, they reference 1 Corinthians 1:18 and Matthew 5:14-16 to highlight that living a life reflective of Christ's teachings enhances the credibility of the Gospel message. The episode also features a Raising Godly Girls Minute with Patti Garibay, focusing on the connection between faith symbols and living a f...2024-07-3019 min
The President's Desk at Hillcrest AcademyEp. 025 - Choir Tour Highlights Join Brad Hoganson as he sits down with Carrie Bjorndahl and Nancy Stender, chaperones on Hillcrest's spring choir tour. They discuss the significance of choir tours and share their experiences from past tours. Tune in to hear about the impact of these tours on students and the unique opportunities they provide for growth and connection. You'll also hear a testimony from Matthew Knutson and insights into Mr. Jahr's teaching philosophy at Hillcrest Lutheran Academy.2024-03-3047 minThe President's Desk at Hillcrest AcademyEp. 023 - Reflecting on Prayer Day: Alumni and Staff Share Memories On this episode of The President's Desk, host Brad Hoganson is joined by guests Ryan Garvin, Carrie Bjorndahl, and Matthew Knutson to recap the recent spring prayer day at Hillcrest Lutheran Academy. The discussion delves into their personal experiences as students at Hillcrest, reflecting on the growth of their comfort with group prayer sessions over the years. Tune in to hear how this tradition has impacted their lives and faith journeys.2024-03-1631 minThe President's Desk at Hillcrest Academy007 - School Starts with Evening Services - Matthew Knutson and Ava Renner with President Troy Tysdal and Girls VolleyballStudent body chaplain Matthew Knutson joins Ava Renner in President Brad's office to look at the start of the school year. Matthew and Ava have led the Huddle services at Hillcrest this year, where students spend time unpacking the theme. Lutheran Brethren Seminary President Troy Tysdal opened up the Huddle services, and we hear his opening message in this episode of the podcast. We also hear how the volleyball coaches guide their players to live into the theme this year. 2023-08-191h 03The President's Desk at Hillcrest Academy003 - Joyce Aamot Set to Capstone Career | Unpacking Theme ProcessPresident Brad Hoganson invites Joyce Aamot to the podcast as he celebrates her ministry through Morning Son Christian School and Hillcrest Academy. Joyce is retiring after the upcoming school year, marking an impressive career that is filled with excellence and self-sacrifice as she led Morning Son Christian School through a dynamic transition with grace and resolve to join the school to Hillcrest Academy while also adjusting the entire curriculum into the classical model. This week we also hear how the theme was developed, as Ryan Garvin and '23-24 Student Body Chaplain Matthew Knutson explain the process...2023-07-2237 min
The Cantankerous CatholicMatthew Plese: The Most Important Interview I’ve Ever Done!Episode 219
Of all the interviews I’ve ever done, this one is the most vital to where your soul ends up when your life on earth is done.
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The Point by Colson CenterFaith & TreesThere’s a tree on the first and last pages of the Bible. Every major character in the Bible is associated with a tree. Trees are the most-mentioned living things in Scripture other than God and people. And a tree was not only the only thing Jesus ever harmed, but the only thing that could harm Him. Former emergency room doctor Matthew Sleeth chronicles this pattern of trees in Scripture in his outstanding book Reforesting Faith. He joins Shane Morris on the Colson Center’s Upstream Podcast to make the case that understanding and appreciating trees in God’s “bo...2021-07-2801 min
Popular PigDiscovering Profitability In Various Forms Of Pork Production | Kelly Worthington & Christina Stender
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Whispering Wind Farms was the first breeder in Alberta with the sole concentration on pasture pork genetics. In 2015, Kelly Worthington and Jon Lendvoy of Whispering Wind Farms began raising the Kunekune breed which could graze and finish as efficient on forage as their 40 cow-calf pairs and grass-fed beef operation. In 2018, they grew their herd large enough to offer fresh Kunekune Pasture Pork and become the first Kunekune Pork Supplier in Alberta. Their current operation includes 20 breeding sows and a pasture pork farrowing to finish operation of over 175 head with a strong emphasis on natural...2020-09-0230 min
re:publica 18 - Alle SessionsSystems of Biometric ControlMatthew Stender, Adam Harvey
Biometric sensors are used by governments, corporations and even NGOs to perceive unique identifiers for individual humans. This session will parse the distinction between two types of biometric traits (hard and soft) - those that we possess and those that we perform - and discuss how both are increasingly being used as unique identifiers to catalogue our whereabouts, categorize our actions and customize our experiences.
These automated biometric systems, created by humans are increasing religating humanity ‘out of the loop’. Simultaneously, humans are unable to hide or escape from the view of machines. Without oversight or acco...2018-05-0428 min
re:publica 18 - Science & TechnologySystems of Biometric ControlMatthew Stender, Adam Harvey
Biometric sensors are used by governments, corporations and even NGOs to perceive unique identifiers for individual humans. This session will parse the distinction between two types of biometric traits (hard and soft) - those that we possess and those that we perform - and discuss how both are increasingly being used as unique identifiers to catalogue our whereabouts, categorize our actions and customize our experiences.
These automated biometric systems, created by humans are increasing religating humanity ‘out of the loop’. Simultaneously, humans are unable to hide or escape from the view of machines. Without oversight or acco...2018-05-0428 min
re:publica 17 - All SessionsYour Body is a Honeypot: Loving Out Loud When There’s No Place to Hide (en)What does it mean to love out loud in a time of ubiquitous capture? Our physical selves are being recorded by proprietary image-capture systems that are used to infer behavioral traits and construct identities, challenging our notions of individual agency and a sovereign self. How humans live and love in the 21st century will be decided by how we balance governance, ethics and oversight of emerging technologies.
Matthew StenderJillian YorkWe have lost the sovereign ownership of our own image. Every day, our physical presence is captured by any number of proprietary image-recognition technologies. Even those who do not...2017-05-0925 min