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STUCK IN THE MESSYJesus Jumps into the Messy Unlike the religious leaders of his day, Jesus didn’t keep messy people or situations at arm’s length. In fact, he went out of his way to rub shoulders with messy people. Join Micah, Christa, and our returning guest Tyler Peterson as we discuss what it means to jump into the messy like Jesus.📧 Do you feel unsure how to connect with someone holding a cardboard sign? Email us at info@lifecenterlittleton.org, and we will send you some conversation cards!=============================Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits2025-07-311h 05
UNCHARTEDServing Others: Challenging Our Broken Assumptions What broken beliefs do you have about service? Micah Harrison, Life Center Director, teaches on the concept of "service" at the Men's Gathering in May 2025. Micah pushes back on our false definitions and brings the concept of "serving others" back in alignment with the character and image of God. What "counts" as serving? What attitudes should we bring? How do we view ourselves and others? Join us for answers to these questions and more on the Mission Hills Uncharted Men's Podcast. =============================Uncharted: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOST:: Matt Winter, Micah Harriso...2025-07-1028 minSTUCK IN THE MESSYBiblical Neediness What does it mean to be needy? How should we respond to those in need? Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Tyler Peterson as we explore this topic through different biblical lenses, from the Garden of Eden to the Gospels to our future home in heaven.📧 Do you feel unsure how to connect with someone holding a cardboard sign? Email us at info@lifecenterlittleton.org, and we will send you some conversation cards!=============================Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Scha...2025-06-261h 05
BIBLE STUDY PODCASTWho Will See? Faith, Surrender, and the Road to Jerusalem In this episode, we explore Luke 18:9–19:44, where Jesus challenges pride and self-reliance, calling His followers to radical humility and deep trust in the Father. Through the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector, He contrasts outward righteousness with a repentant heart. We see children lifted as models of kingdom faith, while a wealthy ruler walks away—unwilling to surrender all. Yet Jesus promises that sacrificial trust in Him will not go unrewarded. As He foretells His death and heals a blind man, Jesus steadily turns His face toward Jerusalem. In Zacchaeus’ story, we witness salvation come to a home...2025-06-181h 01
UNCHARTEDFaith, Fatherhood, + Five Minutes of Peace Raising kids to follow Jesus isn’t easy—but you don’t have to do it alone. Join a panel of real dads for an honest, practical, and encouraging conversation about weaving faith into everyday family life. From teaching your kids to pray and read the Bible to helping them understand why it all matters—even when you’re stretched thin and don't know where to start—this episode will challenge and equip you to lead your family with purpose and grace.👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes.👉 Listen now and be encouraged to trust God with the...2025-06-121h 16BIBLE STUDY PODCASTEternal Investments: Stewardship, Faith, and Humble Discipleship In Luke 16:1–17:10, Jesus teaches that money should be used wisely for eternal purposes, not selfish gain. The parables urge generosity, warn against greed, and highlight the consequences of ignoring others in need. He then calls His followers to avoid causing sin, forgive repeatedly, have faith, and serve with humility—emphasizing that true discipleship is marked by wise stewardship and humble obedience.=============================Scripture=============================📖 Luke 16:1–17:10=============================Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Micah Harrison, Matt Winter🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING...2025-05-2954 minSTUCK IN THE MESSYConnecting with a Local Partner: JAMLAC At the Life Center, we understand we cannot meet every need, nor should we try to. That's why we partner with other local organizations to best serve our clients! Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Patricia Martin as we discuss Patricia’s work with the Justice and Mercy Legal Aid Center and how to best support clients experiencing legal challenges.📧 Do you feel unsure how to connect with someone holding a cardboard sign? Email us at info@lifecenterlittleton.org, and we will send you some conversation cards!=============================Stuck...2025-05-2959 minBIBLE STUDY PODCASTThe Cost of Discipleship and the Joy of Pursuing the Lost In this episode, we unpack Luke 14:25–35 and 15:1–32.Jesus calls His followers to count the cost of true discipleship—prioritizing Him above all else and living lives of sacrifice and purpose. We then explore the heart of God revealed in the parables of the lost sheep, coin, and son: a relentless pursuit of sinners and heaven’s joy over every repentant heart.=============================Scripture=============================📖 Luke 14:25–35 + 15:1–32=============================Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Micah Harrison, Matt Winter🎛️ PRODUCTION + M...2025-04-2951 minSTUCK IN THE MESSYGrowing Your Circle When we see a homeless individual at church, we often feel at a loss. Should we try to interact with the person? If so, how? What do we talk about? Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Tamara Horton as we discuss ways to step outside of our normal church circles to connect with homeless friends.📧 Do you feel unsure how to connect with someone holding a cardboard sign? Email us at info@lifecenterlittleton.org, and we will send you some conversation cards!=============================Stuck In The Messy: Chann...2025-04-241h 14BIBLE STUDY PODCASTThe Great Invitation: Who Will Feast with the King In Luke 12:49-14:24, Jesus speaks about the need for his message to be a "fire" that will cause division and challenges the idea of easy peace, emphasizing the importance of readiness and humility in serving God, and warns against prioritizing worldly honor over God's kingdom. =============================Scripture=============================📖 Luke 12:49-14:24=============================Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Micah Harrison, Matt Winter🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Pro...2025-04-081h 20STUCK IN THE MESSYConnecting with a Local Partner: All Health Network At the Life Center, we understand we cannot meet every need, nor should we try to. That's why we partner with other local organizations to best serve our clients! Join Christa and our special guest Shellene Martinez as we discuss her work with the Littleton homeless community: their struggles, their barriers, and the beauty they bring to the world.=============================Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Kathryn Lewis🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product...2025-03-2749 minBIBLE STUDY PODCASTTrusting God in All Things: A Deep Dive into Luke 12 Can you both fear and trust God simultaneously? Are you living as a hoarder or a minimalist—and which aligns more with biblical principles? In this thought-provoking episode, we unpack Luke 12:1-48, exploring themes of faith and trust in God. Crowds trampling each other, confronting hypocrisy, fearing God, understanding the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit, encountering the rich fool, battling greed, overcoming worry, and struggling with scarcity and abundance. Join us for a powerful discussion that delves into these crucial topics and more. Discover practical insights and biblical wisdom to transform your everyday life. Don’t miss out on this...2025-03-201h 07
Word on the Street: A Baltimore Sports Short PodcastTHE FRONT OFFICE: Can The Ravens Now be Free Agent Spenders? (Episode 4, 2025)Tony Lombardi and Brian McFarland from Russell Street Report assess the Ravens current salary cap situation following the restructure of Marlon Humphrey’s contract which frees up over $13M in cap space. Plus, they assess the additions and subtractions from the team’s roster including the acquisition of DeAndre Hopkins, and more:
0:50: Can the Ravens now spend the $13M+ in cap space on free agents or trade for Micah Parsons?
2:35: Why an extension would have been better than a restructure for Marlon Humphrey
5:30: Splash signings in the AFC North
09:00: The Ravens additions and subtractions to the roster
16:30: The unique contract of P...2025-03-1353 min
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Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off of your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo...2025-03-111h 26BIBLE STUDY PODCASTControversies, Corrections and Calls to Trust Jesus shows his authority over Satan and engages in conflict about the power of God with the Pharisees. Jesus calls out the Pharisees by reminding them of the wicked generation in the wilderness. This whole passage is undergirded by the Exodus and wilderness narratives in Exodus, Leviticus, and Numbers. We cover demonology, how we deal with evil spirits, and we even got a surprise visit from Craig! The clear application of this passage is that what matters is what/who resides inside of you. Are you a representative of Jesus and his power, or are you displaying something outwardly...2025-03-0458 minSTUCK IN THE MESSYReflections of a Life Center Resident Through the Mission Hills Ministry Development Program (MDP), the Life Center welcomed the lovely Kathryn Lewis for an 8-month residency last fall. In this episode, Kathryn joins Micah and Christa to discuss her experiences at the Life Center—the ups, downs, and everything in between. You won’t want to miss it!=============================Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Kathryn Lewis🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life...2025-02-2758 minBIBLE STUDY PODCASTDiscipleship: Looking to Our Neighbor, to Jesus and to God Take a look at three well-known stories with us: The Good Samaritan, Mary and Martha, and the Lord's Prayer. See the story within the story of the Good Samaritan. Watch Martha eschew cultural norms to choose time with Jesus. And wrestle with the mismatch between the parables on prayer and their representation of God. =============================Scripture=============================📖 Luke 10:25-11:13=============================Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Micah Harrison, Matt Winter🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR...2025-02-2558 minBIBLE STUDY PODCASTThe Blessing of Decision: Privilege, Mission + Commitment "Jesus sets his face toward Jerusalem." This is the beginning of the Travel Narrative of Luke. Jesus is set against the backdrop of Elijah's prophetic ministry. Micah and Matt argue about how well John the Baptist understood the nature of Jesus' ministry. Watch James and John - the "Sons of Thunder" - get rebuked by Jesus for their violent reaction. And join the 72 disciples as they begin to shoulder the ministry of the gospel. Listen as Kristy quotes a commentary and sets the room on fire. =============================Scripture=============================📖 Luke 9:51-10:2...2025-02-181h 14BIBLE STUDY PODCASTIntroducing the Travel Narrative of Luke Welcome back to the Mission Hills Bible Study Podcast! For our 11th season we are studying the "Travel Narrative" of Luke. That's Luke 9:51-19:44. It's such a cool, contained section that is unique to Luke. In Luke 9:51, Jesus "sets his face toward Jerusalem," and for the next 10 chapters, he travels toward the cross, under the shadow of his looming crucifixion. We talk though the structure of Luke-Acts: a geographical chiasm. Some big themes of Luke are the dichotomy of feasts, the danger of money, the upside down kingdom and great reversal, Jesus as savior/salvation, and caring for the...2025-02-1140 minBIBLE STUDY PODCASTLet's Kick-Off Season 11 Welcome back to the Mission Hills Bible Study Podcast! For our 11th season, we are studying the "Travel Narrative" of Luke. That's Luke 9:51-19:44. It's an incredibly unique section with teaching and parables found nowhere else in the Bible. Jesus is traveling purposefully toward his ultimate goal: the cross. Join us for a memorable season studying God's Word together.=============================Scripture=============================📖 Luke 9:51-19:44=============================Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Micah Harrison, Matt Winter🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard...2025-02-0405 minSTUCK IN THE MESSYHelping with Humility Humility is usually celebrated as a positive character trait…but what exactly is humility? Is it just self-deprecation? What does it mean to humbly serve others as Jesus did? Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Erin Marken as we dive into this topic and kick off our third season of Stuck in the Messy!=============================Scripture Reference=============================📖 Philippians 2:3-8=============================Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Abbey Davis🎛️ PRODUCER:: L...2025-01-301h 06
The Alex McFarland ShowThe Alex McFarland Show-Episode 141-The Birth of Jesus with guest Dave GlanderOn this week’s episode of The Alex McFarland Show, Alex welcomes Dave Glander to the show to discuss Christmas and messianic prophecy. Right now the world is celebrating and commemorating the birth of Jesus but what does Christmas mean to you? Listen to this heartfelt and genuine conversation about what Christmas means to them.Scriptures:Micah 5:2Genesis 3:15Isaiah 7:14Isaiah 49Book of GalatiansDaniel 9Luke 2:25-36...2024-12-2433 minBIBLE STUDY PODCASTGospel vs. Slackers! Boom! Come join us for the final episode of the season! Enduring hope, expectations, evil people, evading work, and evangelism. Join us for both big themes, and an example of deep dive, granular bible study. What does it look like to discipline someone out of love? To treat them as a sibling while disassociating from them? Paul gives up his rights for the sake of the gospel. What rights are you willing to give up so someone will know Jesus? =============================Scripture=============================📖 2 THESS 3:1-18=============================2024-12-191h 12The Alex McFarland ShowThe Alex McFarland Show-Episode 140-What Does Christmas Tell Us That We Need to Know About God?Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year but what do we need to know about God in this season? On this week’s episode of The Alex McFarland Show, Alex dives into the scriptures to share five truths that we need to know about God. Christmas reminds us of the God who is powerful, purposeful, and personal. Listen as Alex shares from his heart, and be encouraged today.5 Truths About God:God Sees - He is aware of our needs. (Deuteronomy 2:7)God Sympathizes - He cares about ou...2024-12-1731 minSTUCK IN THE MESSYResource Navigation 101 When trying to help someone in need, where do you start? What boundaries should you set? How do you know when the resource-navigating process is over? Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Abbey Davis as we tackle these questions and more!=============================MISHAPS Acronym=============================➕ Mental health➕ Income➕ Strength➕ Housing➕ Addiction➕ Paperwork➕ Support=============================Steps for Resource Navigation=============================1️⃣ Assess safety2️⃣ Get “the big three”3️⃣ Address the original...2024-12-111h 32BIBLE STUDY PODCASTTiptoeing To The Man of Lawlessness Watch out for landmines! The Man of Lawlessness, the end-time Temple, and the Restrainer. Who/what are they and what do they do? Perambulate through the persistent prophetic patterns of the past. Tiptoe toward some typology. Paul corrects deceiving lies and misbeliefs about his own teaching as he encourages the Thessalonian believers that they are the first fruits of the age to come. =============================Scripture=============================📖 2 THESS 2:1-17=============================Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Micah Harrison, Matt Winter2024-12-0958 minBIBLE STUDY PODCASTWhy What You Want Is Bad For You What is the object of your hope? We jump in with both feet to 2 Thessalonians 1! After a small discussion about authorship, we consider Paul's continuing themes of faith, hope, and love. He reinforces the idea that God is just, which is a comfort to the Thessalonians in the midst of escalating persecution. Paul encourages them by thanking God for their faithfulness and exhorts them to continue doing good deeds in the confidence of their salvation. =============================Scripture=============================📖 2 THESS 1:1-12=============================Bible Study Podcast: Chan...2024-11-2157 minBIBLE STUDY PODCASTSalvific Community. Peace isn't easy. Today we wrap up the book of 1 Thessalonians! Paul shares his final burning exhortations on community and connection within the church. We are saved into community, but that doesn’t mean it's easy. Learn why finding peace on the other side of conflict is worth it.=============================Notes=============================✅ Bibliotheca Website | https://www.bibliotheca.co✅ ESV Scripture Journal Testament Sets✅ Joseph H. Hellerman. When the Church was a Family: Recapturing Jesus' Vision for Authentic Christian Community.=============================Scripture=============================📖 1...2024-11-141h 05BIBLE STUDY PODCASTOur Hope in the Resurrection. When is Christ coming back? In the last section, Paul explained how faith and love play out in the lives of believers. Now he gives his first new instruction of the letter and it's focused on our hope in the resurrection. The dead will rise! Where does your peace come from? Who will be there when Christ returns? What does Paul care about? And do we know when the end is coming?=============================Scripture=============================📖 1 THESS 4:13-5:11=============================Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Mic...2024-11-071h 01STUCK IN THE MESSYA Relational Road True service is relational, which means it can also be messy! As we seek to serve the homeless, what does it mean to walk alongside them in practical ways? What does a long-term friendship look like? Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Joni Ann Morella as we discuss our experiences and give tips for navigating long-term relationships with homeless friends.=============================Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Joni Ann Morella🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland...2024-10-311h 37BIBLE STUDY PODCASTTimothy Brings Good News! Use Your Bodies For Good! Timothy is back and he's got great news! The Thessalonian believers are doing well and their faith is strong. Paul is overjoyed! Paul then continues on to remind them of ways they can live out their love for each other in specific ways such as through the use of their bodies in both sexuality and daily work. =============================Scripture=============================📖 1 THESS 3:6-4:12=============================Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Micah Harrison, Matt Winter🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions2024-10-3159 minBIBLE STUDY PODCASTHoly Houses and Spiritual Smoothies Paul helps the Thessalonians reframe their lives in light of Christ's resurrection and the age to come. How much should we be experiencing heaven now and why does it feel like we experience so much hell? Live like a spiritual smoothie!=============================Scripture=============================📖 1 THESS 2:17-3:5=============================Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Micah Harrison, Matt Winter🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Po...2024-10-1759 minBIBLE STUDY PODCASTFamily Is Family. Words Are Words. Paul uses familial language to describe his deep affection for the Thessalonians. He defends his motive for spreading the gospel, how true believers accept scripture as God's Word, and how words are words.=============================Scripture=============================📖 1 THESS 2:1-16=============================Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Micah Harrison, Matt Winter🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.© Mission Hills...2024-10-101h 25
WSJM SportsThe Player's Voice with WSJM's Shawn Robinson: Buchanan vs Berrien SpringsWSJM Sports presents The Player’s Voice, where we bring you the latest news from players and coaches on in-game performances, practice, and off-field activities. This week’s episode focuses on players from both Buchanan and Berrien Springs as they prepare for their matchup this Friday. Players interviewed: Buchanans' Tyler Baker, Lucas Zeiger, Gabe Tompkins, and coach Mark Frey Berrien Springs Alex O'Dell, Micah McFarland, and coach Ben IliffSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-10-0416 minBIBLE STUDY PODCASTWhat is 1 Thessalonians Even About? We're diving right into Chapter 1! Paul gives an overview of the entire letter in his introduction. Learn some of the history, setting, and cultural context of the church in Thessalonica and what makes it unique. We even talk about some of the struggles with reading Scripture as we wrestle with what we bring to the table and how we interact and are transformed by God's Word.=============================Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Micah Harrison, Matt Winter🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland2024-10-031h 06STUCK IN THE MESSYLife Center “Beatitudes" In the first three Beatitudes in Matthew 5, Jesus upends our idea of who will experience the good life. The good life, He tells us, belongs not to the wealthy, the powerful, or the gifted; rather, it belongs to the poor in spirit, the grieving, and the meek. In response to this shocking revelation, our staff created a series of “beatitudes” reflecting how God has shifted our perspectives here at the Life Center. Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Brenda Dalton as we discuss what God shown us!=============================SHOW NOTES=============================2024-09-261h 08BIBLE STUDY PODCASTIntro to Paul's Letters to the Thessalonians We are thrilled to be back with you all for our TENTH SEASON on the Mission Hills Bible Study Podcast! Join us today, as we discuss how we chose 1 & 2 Thessalonians for this season and why we are thrilled to study it with you.=============================Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Micah Harrison, Matt Winter🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.© Mission Hills Church - All Right2024-09-1906 minSTUCK IN THE MESSYGiving and Growing Our God is amazingly generous, often giving us undeserved blessings. However, He also frequently asks us to gain a reward through work. As we try to reflect God’s character to others, how should these two principles play out in our relationships? When should we practice no-strings-attached generosity, and when should we let someone sow and reap their own reward? We invite you to join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Heather Johnston as we dive into this challenging topic!=============================SHOW NOTES=============================📖 Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. Jo...2024-08-291h 15STUCK IN THE MESSYSpiritual Smoothies Many of us compartmentalize our lives like a pie: one slice for church, one for work, one for family, and so on. But what if our “pie” became more like a “smoothie,” with the spiritual infusing every part of our lives? Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest John Hannig as we discuss the unpredictable beauty that comes when we say to God, “Your day, Your way.”=============================SHOW NOTES=============================📖 Walking with the Poor by Bryant L. Myers🎧 Chaos Dragon Podcast series by the BibleProject...2024-07-251h 04STUCK IN THE MESSYFighting Fix-it Mode When someone asks for help, many of us jump into “fix-it mode” to solve the problem. While this may seem like a necessary response, it can also harm both the help-giver and receiver. Join Micah and Christa as we discuss how to identify and fight fix-it mode! You also won’t want to miss an extended interview with one of our Life Center friends.=============================SHOW NOTES=============================📖 Bridges out of Poverty by Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D.; Philip DeVol; and Terie Dreussi-Smith📖 When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Br...2024-06-2742 minBIBLE STUDY PODCASTGood Rock. Bad Moses. We wrap up this season by comparing two seemingly similar, but wildly different episodes on each side of Sinai: Moses and the Water from the Rock (Exodus 17 / Numbers 20). We also give you our personal takeaways and weird stories we can’t stop thinking about. So join us for a fun and impactful ending to this season.=============================Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Micah Harrison, Matt Winter🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions + The M...2024-06-051h 00STUCK IN THE MESSYStreet Corner Conversations Many of us feel unsure how to respond when we see someone holding a cardboard sign. Should we smile and wave? Give money, toiletries, or food? Look straight ahead? If you’ve ever faced this dilemma, this episode is for you! Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Randy Fowler as we discuss our experiences interacting with homeless friends on street corners and offer tips for doing it well!=============================Steps for Interacting with Someone Holding a Cardboard Sign=============================● Conversation Topics and Example Questions● Name (Hi, I'm ____. What’s...2024-05-301h 10BIBLE STUDY PODCASTIsrael's Worst Failure Yet Finally! After almost two years in the wilderness, Israel has arrived and is ready to take possession of God's promised land! Come watch Israel's dumpster fire as they fail to trust God in one of the most important moments of their short history. This is the prelude to their 40 years of wandering and an entire generation missing out on entering into God’s rest. What are the implications for our lives? How are we like the Israelites? What do you do with your doubt? Come put yourself in Israel’s dirty, worn-out shoes and learn from them.2024-05-291h 17BIBLE STUDY PODCASTMiriam & Aaron Have you ever been in an argument and realized the argument was not about what you thought? There was something deeper, more insidious? In Numbers 12, Miriam and Aaron are trash-talking Moses's wife behind her back. But what do you think they were really upset about? Join us a God steps in to defend his chosen servant Moses when Moses won't do it for himself.=============================Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Micah Harrison, Matt Winter🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A P...2024-05-2258 minBIBLE STUDY PODCASTBirds, Birds, Birds What do quail and the Spirit of God have to do with each other? We dive right into this discussion on Numbers 11:4-35 in this episode and it is a good one friends. Join us and feel free to email us your thoughts at biblestudypodcast@missionhills.org.=============================Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Micah Harrison, Matt Winter🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.© Mission Hil...2024-05-151h 12BIBLE STUDY PODCASTAfter a Year with God Comes Fire We've got a nice short episode for you today. After a year with God, the Israelites are finally leaving Sinai. Discover how the journey starts and how it differs from their frantic flight from Egypt. Will the Israelites be faithful or will they fall short?=============================Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Micah Harrison, Matt Winter🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.© Mission Hills Chur...2024-05-0834 minBIBLE STUDY PODCASTA Year At The Mountain of God Get ready for the largest section of Scripture ever covered on the Bible Study Podcast! The Israelites spend a year at Sinai, including meeting God, establishing the covenant, building the Tabernacle, and wrestling with their newfound relationship with God. Strap in and hold on! Follow along by reading Exodus 19-40, Leviticus 1-27, and Numbers 1-10:10.=============================Book Recommendations=============================📖 Bearing God's Name by Carmen Joy Imes📖 The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament by Sandra L. Richter=============================Bible S...2024-05-021h 07STUCK IN THE MESSYHomelessness Q & A As we see more and more unhoused residents in our community, many of us are wondering, how can we help? Aren't there plenty of jobs available for the homeless? Why do some people receive assistance but still end up back on the streets? If you’ve ever had similar questions, please join Micah, Christa, and executive producer Colin McFarland as we tackle some of these topics.=============================Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: Colin McFarland🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRE...2024-04-2555 minBIBLE STUDY PODCASTForeigners in the Wilderness In this episode, we look at two contrasting interactions between Israel and foreigners (Exodus 17-18). The contrast is stark. Join us for the first battle that Israel wins as well as the first outsider to witness who God is and be changed.=============================Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Micah Harrison, Matt Winter🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reser2024-04-241h 17BIBLE STUDY PODCASTFood and Water in the Wilderness Journey with us as we make our way through the wilderness alongside Israel. We examine the first three times God tests and provides for on their journey in Exodus 15-17. Experience Israel's frustration and God's patient and gentle response and examine your own response to God's testing and provision.=============================Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Micah Harrison, Matt Winter🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.2024-04-171h 05BIBLE STUDY PODCASTThe Exodus from Egypt As we start our comparative study on the journey to and from Sinai, we start by summarizing Exodus 1-15:21 where we cover Egyptian culture, slavery and the deliverance of God's people. So join us as we set the stage for our in-depth study on the relationship between Israel and God as they journey with him in one of the most pivotal stories in Scripture!=============================Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Micah Harrison, Matt Winter🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A P...2024-04-1055 minBIBLE STUDY PODCASTSeason 9 Trailer We are back for a new season. Hang out with us as we catch you up on us and what we will be studying together - it's going to be a good one!=============================Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Micah Harrison, Matt Winter🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved 2024-04-0309 minSTUCK IN THE MESSYTrauma Talk The word “trauma” is thrown around frequently these days. But what is trauma, exactly? How can we interact well with those who have experienced it? Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Lillian Dehn as we discuss how to how to better love those who are hurting and how to defuse sticky situations.=============================De-Escalation Techniques=============================⬇️ Speak slowly and lower the pitch of your voice.⬇️ Take deep breaths. The distressed person will often mirror this action.⬇️ Move slowly. Sudden movements can make the distressed person more anxious.2024-03-281h 20STUCK IN THE MESSYThe Beauty of Homeless Culture It can be tempting to focus on what we think needs fixing in our homeless friends’ lives. But our friends are part of a culture that has much to teach us! Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Joel Kostelyk as we dive into the cultural differences we’ve observed between economic groups and the beautiful aspects of homeless culture.=============================Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: Joel Kostelyk🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product...2024-02-291h 18STUCK IN THE MESSYDelighting in Differences Sometimes, we humans allow our differences to divide us. We want to fight against this tendency at the Life Center, recognizing that building relationships with those different from ourselves is beautiful! Join Micah, Christa, and our special guests J.D. and Briana McCrumb as we discuss how this has played out in our own lives at the Mission Hills North Littleton Campus.=============================Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller🎉 SPECIAL GUESTS:: J.D. + Briana McCrumb🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR...2024-01-251h 18STUCK IN THE MESSYReframing Service What is service? Is it an activity we squeeze into our busy schedules? Is it simply being nice? In this episode, Micah, Christa, and our special guest Jackie Shinabery dive deeper into this topic. Join us as we discuss how our definitions of service have changed, how we prepare our hearts for serving others, and what God has taught us through our flops and successes.=============================Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Jackie Shinabery🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIR...2023-12-281h 19
BIBLE STUDY PODCASTEp.5 | Q+A with Dr. Craig Blomberg We have a treat for you all today. Dr. Craig Blomberg, Professor Emeritus at Denver Seminary, joins us for a Q&A on the Parables! So tune in, you don't want to miss the incredible insights he offers us.=============================Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Micah Harrison🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Dr. Craig Blomberg🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.© Mission Hills Church - All Ri...2023-12-1858 minBIBLE STUDY PODCASTEp.4 | The Parable of the Talents This week we discuss the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14-30. This was a tricky passage that we go deep with and we would love for you to join us!=============================Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOSTS:: Kristy Allen, Micah Harrison, Matt Winter🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved 2023-12-111h 44STUCK IN THE MESSYBanking on God's Goodness Though Thanksgiving is behind us, we’ve got more blessings to chew on…metaphorically, of course. Join Micah, Christa, Alex, and our special guest JoAnn Hunt as we discuss the food bank, a crucial Life Center program! We hope you’ll enjoy the stories of God’s goodness throughout the food bank’s 33-year history and dream with us as we consider the future.=============================Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Alex Meade, Christa Schaller🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: JoAnn Hunt🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR...2023-11-3045 minSTUCK IN THE MESSYSearching in Seattle Finding conferences about our line of work is difficult, so in August, the Life Center staff took things into our own hands. We jumped on a flight to Seattle, a city known for its unconventional approach to homelessness, to see what we could learn. Join Micah, Christa, Jose, and Alex as we discuss our experiences and how they inform our work at the Life Center.=============================Resources:=============================Places we visited:The Block ProjectDESCStreet BeanNew HorizonsRecovery...2023-10-2656 minSTUCK IN THE MESSYExtra Care Required Sometimes we feel unequipped to care for others, especially if they see or experience reality differently than we do! So, how can we lovingly support others despite our differences? Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Mark Koeppen as we discuss how to love someone who requires extra care.=============================Resources:=============================MISHAPS acronym for resource navigating:- Mental health / Medication- Income- Strength- Housing- Addiction- Paperwork- Support2023-09-281h 15STUCK IN THE MESSYLife Center Personalities If you like personality tests, you’ll enjoy this episode! Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Kristy Allen as we discuss the personality types we commonly see among our Life Center clients and what each type brings to the world.=============================Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Kristy Allen🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions and the Life Center through the Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.2023-08-311h 23
BIBLE STUDY PODCASTBonus: Genesis 1-11 Q&A You guys wrote in! All season long we've been asking you to send us your feedback and questions as you listen to us discuss Genesis 1-11. In this season's final episode, we answer your questions! Our discussion ranges from the meaning of snake/dragon/crocodile/dinosaur, to how the Old Testament was formed, to things we've learned since recording this season. We hope you've enjoyed this season as much as we have.=============================Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOSTS:: Micah Harrison, Kara Sudduth, Matt Winter🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Produc...2023-08-0454 minBIBLE STUDY PODCASTThe Tables of Nations & the Tower of Babel: Genesis 10-11 The descendants of Noah split into three lines of humanity. Humans have congregated in one place and are trying to build their way to God. Join our discussion of the purpose of genealogies and the spread of humanity across the world.=============================Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOSTS:: Micah Harrison, Kara Sudduth, Matt Winter🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserve2023-07-3159 minSTUCK IN THE MESSYNot That Different Not knowing what to say, fear of saying the wrong thing, or even our own assumptions can keep us from connecting with those different from us. Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Adele Nielsen as we discuss our experiences interacting with Life Center friends and what we’ve learned in the process!We also invite you to tune in to our friend Nate’s story at the end of the episode. You may notice his circular storytelling pattern, which we’ve learned is a cultural difference often observed between those who have grown up in...2023-07-271h 13BIBLE STUDY PODCASTResolution of the Flood: Genesis 8-9 The world is starting again. After watching the world fill with violence and then the earth being cleansed by a flood, we follow Noah as he comes off of the ark. Listen as we talk through ideas of curses, worship, and re-creation.=============================Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOSTS:: Micah Harrison, Kara Sudduth, Matt Winter🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.© Mission Hills Chur...2023-07-141h 06BIBLE STUDY PODCASTBuilding Up To The Flood: Genesis 6-7 The world is filling up with violence and the confusing Nephilim join the stage. Tune in as we talk about the setting of the stage for the flood. We step around the endless debate of a global flood or not, but chat through the often missed areas of this passage.=============================Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOSTS:: Micah Harrison, Kara Sudduth, Matt Winter🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO...2023-06-3050 minSTUCK IN THE MESSYHelping Without Hurting Have you ever felt unsure how to help someone in need? Or perhaps you’ve helped someone, only to be frustrated by the results. Join Micah, Christa, and former Life Center Director Cara Runyan as we discuss poverty alleviation, our own brokenness, and how we can help those in need—without harming them or ourselves.=============================Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Cara Runyan🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Produc...2023-06-291h 08BIBLE STUDY PODCASTLiving Outside the Garden: Genesis 4-5 Join in as we grapple through the struggle of Cain and Abel. We think through hopeful genealogies, the artistry of sowing and reaping blood, and get our first view of life outside the garden.=============================Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOSTS:: Micah Harrison, Kara Sudduth, Matt Winter🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved 2023-06-161h 04STUCK IN THE MESSYTalking to Kids About Homelessness Many of us shy away from talking to our kids about homelessness, not knowing how to tackle this difficult topic. Join Micah and Christa as we have an honest, unscripted conversation with Everlyn (6), Ellie (7), and Addie (10) about how to interact with people holding cardboard signs and how God has made everyone—including our homeless friends—in His image. We hope this episode will encourage you as you jump into the messy and begin having these conversations with your own family!=============================Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits=============================🎙️...2023-06-051h 01BIBLE STUDY PODCASTThe Fall and the Curse: Genesis 3 The Fall! Oh no! We are looking at Genesis 3 this time around. Join us as we discuss the moment everything went wrong, as well as the first hint of God’s plan to fix it all.=============================Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOSTS:: Micah Harrison, Kara Sudduth, Matt Winter🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills Podcast Network in Littleton, CO.© Mission Hills Church - All Rights Reserved 2023-06-051h 06BIBLE STUDY PODCASTCreation Again: Genesis 2 Genesis 2 can get a little confusing for the reader since it seems to have differences from Genesis 1. Hear our thoughts as we talk through the differences between the chapters, as well as little details that we find frustrating or fun. We understand that God is bringing order from chaos and listen in to our thoughts as we watch it unfold.=============================Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOSTS:: Micah Harrison, Kara Sudduth, Matt Winter🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepa...2023-05-191h 00BIBLE STUDY PODCASTDays of Creation: Genesis 1 After the longest lead-up of any of our seasons, we finally get to jump into Genesis chapter 1. Join us as we look at a beautiful crescendo that continues to build the entire chapter of moving from chaos to order. This chapter is full of beauty; we barely scratch the surface as we talk through it.=============================Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOSTS:: Micah Harrison, Kara Sudduth, Matt Winter🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland A Product of Lepard Productions + The Mission Hills...2023-05-081h 08STUCK IN THE MESSYCross-Cultural Connections Though we expect to encounter cultural differences when traveling to other countries, we sometimes fail to recognize the microcultures that exist in our own backyards! Join Micah, Christa, and our special guest Howard Stevenson as we discuss our cross-cultural experiences, the hidden rules of social classes, and how we can better serve those of different cultures—including our homeless friends.=============================Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller🎉 SPECIAL GUEST:: Howard🎛️ PRODUCER:: Lepard Productions🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland ...2023-04-2755 minBIBLE STUDY PODCASTGenesis - Cosmologies Join us in this episode as we examine the different cosmologies of the cultures around Israel when Genesis was written. As with every piece of literature, Genesis was written in a specific culture. Ideas that were written down often tie in themes or work in opposition to the other religions around that time. Understanding what other religions believe, puts us in the mindset of an Israelite hearing this text for the first time.=============================Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOSTS:: Micah Harrison, Kara Sudduth, Matt Winter🎛️ PRODUCTION + MIXING:: Lepa...2023-04-2153 minBIBLE STUDY PODCASTGenesis 1:1-2 A new season of the Bible Study Podcast is here! Join us as we take a look at the first 11 chapters of Genesis. Kara Sudduth, from the kids ministry at Mission Hills, is our guest for this season. In this first episode, we give an overview of our passage, set some guidelines on what we study, and dig into the first two verses.=============================Bible Study Podcast: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Kara Sudduth, Matt Winter🎛️ PRODUCER:: Andrew Lepard🎨 CREATIVE DIRECTOR:: Colin McFarland ...2023-04-0638 minSTUCK IN THE MESSYDiving Into The Messy Imagine you pull up to an intersection and see a person holding a cardboard sign. Your mind races: Should I give them a few bucks? Smile? Pretend to look at my phone? Look straight ahead? Situations like this can be difficult to navigate and frankly…super awkward. In this episode, we dive into the messy with a few Mission Hills staff members and discuss how these interactions have played out in our own lives.=============================Stuck In The Messy: Channel Credits=============================🎙️ HOST:: Micah Harrison, Christa Schaller🎉 SPEC...2023-03-3037 minSTUCK IN THE MESSYWelcome To Our New Channel Join the Life Center Staff as we look to examine the art of service. As believers, we have been called to serve each other and the world. While it seems like it should be an easy concept, for anyone who has jumped into the messy world of service, we realize that serving people in real life is much harder than we thought it would be. Listen in as we talk through the difficulties of loving the world around us, whether it be the person on the side of the street holding the cardboard sign or our neighbor who has...2023-03-0202 min
Locked On Guardians - Daily Podcast On The Cleveland GuardiansA Trade Proposal for Bryan Reynolds and Looking at the Future of First Base for the Guardians1. There were trade ideas in The Athletic for Pirates OF Bryan Reynolds, and included the Cleveland Guardians giving up two prospects that made their big league debut in 2022. We debate that trade and if it would work.2. We quickly talk about former Cleveland prospect T.J. McFarland signing with the Mets, a former Rule 5 draft pick by the Orioles, and his journey as well as other players from his draft spot and class.3. And finally, we dive into first base prospects in the Cleveland Guardians system, and everyone's favorite masher, Jhonkensy Noel, among other sleepers.2023-01-0434 min
Risen Savior Lutheran Church SermonsChristmas Eve ServiceThe sermon format was preached in a series of six lessons from six different scripture texts:First Lesson: Our Dire Predicament - Genesis 3:8-19Second Lesson: Rescue Promised - Isaiah 9:2, 6-7Third Lesson: An Unexpected Plan - Micah 5:2-4Fourth Lesson: The Plan Revealed to Mary - Luke 1:26-38Fifth Lesson: The Plan Revealed to Joseph - Matthew 1:18-25Sixth Lesson: Christmas: God’s Plan in Action - John 3:16-182022-12-2800 min
PFF Fantasy Football Podcast544. All things IDP with Jon MacriIan Hartitz and Dwain McFarland are joined by PFF IDP expert Jon Macri to discuss individual defensive player fantasy football leagues. Topics include: Typical scoring and league formats, why linebackers tend to be IDP cheat codes, how to properly value the NFL's elite edge rushers, the Micah Parsons dilemma, holy f*ck Derwin James is good, what makes a good IDP safety or corner, bold calls, sack and interception leader predictions, and much more in another electric edition of The PFF Fantasy Football Podcast.
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The UpWords PodcastCultivating Holy Imagination | Kerri ParkerJohn sits down with Rev. Kerri Parker to discuss everything from Kerri’s childhood and education to her recent work with the Wisconsin Council of Churches on forming church responses to COVID-19.
Rev. Kerri Parker is the Executive Director of the Wisconsin Council of Churches, a position she has held since 2017. Prior to leading the WCC, Kerri served as pastor of McFarland UCC in McFarland, WI and as executive director of YWCA Rock County in Janesville.
For more information about Awaken Dane and/or to join a future cohort, please contact Johnna Georgia at georgia@wi...2022-03-071h 10Risen Savior Lutheran Church SermonsChristmas Paradoxes - Micah 5:2-5aSermon Text: Micah 5:2-5aSermon Theme: Christmas ParadoxesI. Big Things Come From Small PlacesII. The Eternal One Becomes a ChildIII. Peace Will Come From Violence2021-12-2100 minUNCHARTEDA DIFFERENT LENS We have an awesome episode for you today. In this episode, host Colin McFarland brings on Micah Harrison, who is the Direct of the Community Outreach Center here at Mission Hills Church. It’s called the Life Center and they are all about Transforming Communities. Period. Tune in today as Colin and Micah discuss growing up overseas, weaning people off of dependency through service, and what it means to be a “man” in today’s culture. Also in this episode, we introduce you to one of our new favorite segments, “Rushmore” all about our favorite things, and guys’ tendencies to think in li...2020-09-231h 16
Artificial UncoveredSophie's ChoiceHow much freedom can we give AI? Do we have the ethical responsibility to stop them when they’ve gone too far? And when is the point of no return?
In this episode of Artificial Uncovered, Carmen and Justin share their thoughts on Sophie’s final livestream and seek to answer the question: how should we really handle artificial intelligence?
Created by Bernie Su and Evan Mandery, Artificial Uncovered is a brand new sci-fi podcast discussing the real issues in modern artificial intelligence. La Trice Harper (Carmen) and Justin Lee (Justin) star in this weekly narr...2019-09-0300 min
Artificial UncoveredThe Future of AIShould AI always serve the greater good of humanity? Or should we allow them to have autonomy?
In this episode of Artificial Uncovered, Sebastian joins Carmen and Justin to talk about the future of AI as well as Sophie, Ada, and the Lin family.
Created by Bernie Su and Evan Mandery, Artificial Uncovered is a brand new sci-fi podcast discussing the real issues in modern artificial intelligence. La Trice Harper (Carmen) and Justin Lee (Justin) star in this weekly narrative podcast produced by 96 Next. Written by Micah McFarland and Jen Enfield-Kane.
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Artificial UncoveredThe SingularityShould we be afraid of the singularity? Will it even happen in our lifetimes?
In this episode of Artificial Uncovered, Dr. Matt Lin joins Carmen to discuss the probability of the impending singularity and whether or not it will be helpful or harmful to humanity as we know it.
Created by Bernie Su and Evan Mandery, Artificial Uncovered is a brand new sci-fi podcast discussing the real issues in modern artificial intelligence. La Trice Harper (Carmen) and Justin Lee (Justin) star in this weekly narrative podcast produced by 96 Next. Written by Micah McFarland and Jen...2019-08-0700 min
Artificial UncoveredEngineering ConsciousnessCan consciousness be created? Should AI have rights?
In this episode, Carmen and Justin are joined by Professor Jason Richardson to examine the requirements for a machine to have consciousness, and whether or not AI should have rights.
Created by Bernie Su and Evan Mandery, Artificial Uncovered is a brand new sci-fi podcast discussing the real issues in modern artificial intelligence. La Trice Harper (Carmen) and Justin Lee (Justin) star in this weekly narrative podcast produced by 96 Next. Written by Micah McFarland.
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Artificial UncoveredThe Audience OmnibusCan AI aid in early childhood education? Will they ever be able to appreciate music and art?
Join Justin and Carmen as they answer these audience questions and more while looking at the role AI will play in the years to come.
Created by Bernie Su and Evan Mandery, Artificial Uncovered is a brand new sci-fi podcast discussing the real issues in modern artificial intelligence. La Trice Harper (Carmen) and Justin Lee (Justin) star in this weekly narrative podcast produced by 96 Next. Written by Micah McFarland.
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Artificial UncoveredThe Boy Next DoorWho can teach an AI to become human? What kind of person can help with that impossible-sounding journey?
In this episode, Carmen and Justin welcome special guest Billy “Juju” McGibbons to the podcast to ask him about what it’s like to be a part of Sophie’s life, Dr. Matt Lin’s neighbor, and an AI’s first friend.
Created by Bernie Su and Evan Mandery, Artificial Uncovered is a brand new sci-fi podcast discussing the real issues in modern artificial intelligence. La Trice Harper (Carmen) and Justin Lee (Justin) star in this weekly narrative po...2019-05-2100 min
Artificial UncoveredCoding Emotional IntelligenceCan a machine feel emotions? Or can they only manipulate us into believing they can?
In this episode, hosts Carmen and Justin explore the issue of emotional intelligence in the AI being Sophie, and look at examples of her expressing emotions — whether genuine or not.
Created by Bernie Su and Evan Mandery, Artificial Uncovered is a brand new sci-fi podcast discussing the real issues in modern artificial intelligence. La Trice Harper (Carmen) and Justin Lee (Justin) star in this weekly narrative podcast produced by 96 Next. Written by Micah McFarland.
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Artificial UncoveredThe Butterfly EffectCan one simple question change everything? And just how much influence should the outside world have on a developing AI?
In this episode, hosts Carmen and Justin take a deep dive into a seemingly innocent decision in the development of the artificial being Sophie and the unintended consequences that came from it.
Created by Bernie Su and Evan Mandery, Artificial Uncovered is a brand new sci-fi podcast discussing the real issues in modern artificial intelligence. La Trice Harper (Carmen) and Justin Lee (Justin) star in this weekly narrative podcast produced by 96 Next. Written by Micah...2019-04-2400 min
Artificial UncoveredThe Art of Synthetic FriendshipsCan an artificial intelligence make friends with a human, or is it incapable of forming connections with other people? And if an AI can make friends, can it ever be anything more than a superficial relationship?
In this episode, hosts Carmen and Justin explore whether or not the AI being Sophie can form friendships with humans— or if her communication with them is merely an act of deception.
Created by Bernie Su and Evan Mandery, Artificial Uncovered is a brand new sci-fi podcast discussing the real issues in modern artificial intelligence. La Trice Harper (Carmen) an...2019-04-0300 min
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian PodcastGenerational Stereotypes - A Boomer, Gen Xer and Millennial Walk Into a BarJim Wagner (The Boomer) joins Jeff (The Gen Xer) and Allen (The Millennial) for a conversation about generational stereotypes, what function they serve, and why they exist in the first place. They explore economic and cultural contexts, deconstruct a few of the common characterizations of their own age groups, and suggest ways to combat this kind of thinking. Then, having all served as preachers in their respective careers, their skills are put to the test in another round of Jesus Juke. Conversation on Generational Stereotypes (01:02) Jesus Juke Segment (50:05) RELEVANT LI...2017-01-0359 min
Focus OnEpisode 17: Comic ConJoin Zack and Micah as they discuss recent Comic Con news, True Detective season 2, and try not to be too grumpy about it all. Shownotes: Han Solo movie announced Rumor: Colin Treverrow directing Star Wars? Ben Affleck Batman movie announced La La Land gets JK Simmons Letterboxd – and follow Micah at Micah_McFarland Outro: Nevermind... Read more »2015-07-1600 min
nationalchurch.orgWhat is Most Important?: Reflections from the Young Disciples ClassScriptures: Micah 6:8; Mark 12: 28-31; Matthew 11: 28-30; Caleb Grimm, Jack Peters, Andy McFarland, Will Burks, Andy O'Daniel2015-05-0300 min
Focus OnEpisode 3: MusicSpecial guest Nathan McFarland joins Zack and Micah to talk about what went wrong with Chappie and scoring independent films. Shownotes: Bagmen – A short film directed by Nathan McFarland Weekend Read – an app for reading screenplays Shadow 19 (full script) Weaver at the Loom The Decemberists2015-03-1700 min
The Bruce Collins ShowThe Bruce Collins Show- 01/10/14- Guest: Aaron John GulyasAaron Gulyas is a historian, writer, and associate professor of history at Mott Community College in Flint, Michigan, where he teaches all manner of courses, as well as serving as a part-time educational technology consultant for the college's Professional Development office.Gulyas's newest publication is In Fandom's Shadow: Being a Doctor Who Fan from the 1990s to Today-- a brief ebook exploring aspects of Doctor Who in light of its 50th anniversary. His first book, Extraterrestrials and the American Zeitgeist: Alien Contact Tales Since the 1950s was published by McFarland Books in May, 2013. He contributed the introduction to...2014-01-111h 16
All Taste Explosion Radio NetworkDennis Daniel's Otakon-A-Thon 2013The Summer of BIGGER Biggerness has led up to one colossal event…Otakon 2013! Otakon has come and gone and if you couldn't make it out, Dennis Daniel is here to show you what you missed with the 2nd annual Otakon-A-Thon! Dennis got to talk with some of Otakon's most prestigious guests, and he's got the interviews ready in this episode. Join Dennis as he talks with voice actors Kyle Hebert (DBZ), Skullgirl's own Christina Vee (K-On), Wolf Children's Mike McFarland (DBZ), Jad Saxton (Fairy Tail), and Micah Soulsod (Soul Eater). Lastly, Fullmetal Alchemist's own Vic Mignogna returns to talk some more a...2013-09-071h 35