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Pour Out Your JoyJoy-Bringer Guest Phil Kvamme shares his Joy stories! - Part 2Listen to part 2 of a conversation with Joy-bringer Phil Kvamme, Bethany and Carol.Get ready to smile and laugh! We’re talking about more joy stories with shares about Adventures in Odyssey, Sunday School, and Storytelling, to name a few.Hear about Phil's latest endeavor now that he's in retirement, where he is painting creative artwork in and around Gull Lake in the Northwoods of Nisswa Minnesota.Hear joy story after joy story with Phil Kvamme. You don’t want to miss it!View Phil Kvamme's Artwork of creative, beautiful scenes arou...2025-03-1828 min
Pour Out Your JoyJoy-Bringer Guest Phil Kvamme shares his Joy stories! - Part 1To celebrate our Anniversary month, we have Phil Kvamme as our guest! Join us as we laugh and cry through the stories Phil shares in this two-part interview.Phil is a joy bringer who’s spent a life time serving the Lord in many different capacities. In radio for 45 years, as a father and Sunday school storyteller. Here his stories including interviews with famous people like Amy Grant, Gerald Ford, Johnny Cash, and Luis Palau. Learn how God has worked in and through many areas of his life and what he's learned from it all. Hea...2025-03-1133 min
Grit#229 Former CEO Activision Blizzard, Bobby Kotick w/ Bing Gordon: Change the GameGuest: Bobby Kotick, former CEO of Activision Blizzard; and Bing Gordon, Advisor at Kleiner PerkinsIn 2020, when President Trump signed the executive order that would ban TikTok in the U.S., Bobby Kotick called his old friend Steven Mnuchin. The former Secretary of the Treasury told him that, if TikTok’s U.S. operations were to be sold to an American company, Microsoft would be the only bidder.A couple calls later, he reached ByteDance founder and CEO Zhang Yiming, who said he’d rather sell to Bobby than Microsoft. Concerned about his ability to get...2025-02-101h 51
CitySites Podcast NetworkRadio and the Gospel with Phil KvammeChristian radio has been an extension of the church ever since it began broadcasting in 1921. The Christian radio stations in the United States total over 1600 stations from coast to coast. This medium is an invaluable resource of encouragement, inspiration, teaching, and family friendly entertainment. In this episode, I talk with Phil Kvamme, a veteran broadcaster who has been on Christian radio for over 44 years. Phil has a lot to say about radio and the Gospel.Challenging the Culture with Truth with Larry Kutzler and Esteemed GuestsListen to the Latest Episode of Challenging the Culture...2024-07-2620 min
The Kvamme and Company PodcastRats, Famous Quotes, Ouie OuiePhil and Amy talk about the expectations of others, 6 out of 10 of the most famous quotes ever, and French bottom of the column news. More from the author of our book of the month, Denise Wilson – the author of “7 Words You Never Want to Hear”. Also joining Amy and Phil, Lt. Katelyn North from the St. Cloud Salvation Army.2023-11-1049 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastGrateful, author and bellsThis edition of the Kvamme & Company Podcast #034 includes an exercise in grateful meditation from Phil’s friend Jerry, bottom of the column news, a hunting recap and a talk with Denise Wilson, the author of our book of the month “Seven Words You Never Want to Hear”. Also on K&C Podcast #34, Lt. Katlyn North from the St. Cloud Salvation Army. 2023-11-0927 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastHanging chair, Hanging hay, is that supposed to be a joke?On Kvamme & Company podcast 33 – Phil’s friend Jerry with a couple of stories about college students, and bottom of the column news. Pastor Dave McGaffey of Community of Hope Church of the Nazarene in Baxter is a board member of the Freedom Ranch. Pastor Dave joins us to discuss the opening of the Freedom Ranch in Brainerd, a residential facility for victims of trafficking and abuse.2023-11-0236 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastMs God? Rats, Finnagin beginnaginKvamme and Company podcast 32 includes the testimony from a former terrorist, and Amy’s interview with an author of historical fiction. Also in 32, “get those kids to church” and being better understood from Phil’s friend Jerry.2023-10-3058 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastAfter the Attack on IsraelKvamme & Company Podcast #31 is a special produced by Moody Radio – “After the Attack on Israel”. This one hour documentary wrestles with the questions on both sides of the conflict are asking, and concludes with a time of prayer. Guests include Joel Rosenberg, Tom Doyle, Charlie Dyer, Michael Rydelnik and eye-witness accounts of the attack from Israel. Listen, tell your friends and listen again. We need this information to counter the growing anti-Israel sentiment in this country and this state.2023-10-2558 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastRamen in Record time, your honor, and eggs!Kvamme and Company podcast #30 includes news from the world of medicine, 4 great resumes, stuff that happens at work and 3 interviews from the United Way Chili Cook-off at the Northern Pacific Center.2023-10-1826 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastSlow Speed Chase, Wally and FlamingosKvamme & Company podcast #29 includes 3 military stories, information about the Leader’s Prayer Breakfast in St. Cloud, and 5 secrets for a happy marriage from Kathie Laurie, pastor Greg Laurie’s wife.2023-10-0647 minThe Kvamme and Company Podcast4 Stories and a joke, violins and JerryKvamme and Company Podcast 028 features; Violins for Everybody, the Leader’s Prayer Breakfast in St. Cloud, 4 stories and a joke, Bridges of Hope, How to be better understood from Phil’s friend Jerry, and literacy in World Missions.2023-10-0439 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastSecret to getting old, failure and the Pied PiperKvamme and Company podcast 27 includes bottom of the column news, longevity, and Dr. Tony Evans’ limp. Joining Amy and Phil are Jana Shogren, the executive director of Bridges of Hope in Brainerd, and Bill Corcoran, from the Christian Business Men’s Connection.2023-09-2941 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastCamo offender, bizarre news, Grape grace, and purple potatoesKvamme and Company podcast 26 includes bottom of the column news, the health effects of procrastination, dark vegetables and a new perspective. Joining Amy and Phil are Jana Shogren, the executive director of Bridges of Hope in Brainerd, and Bishop Danny Yohannah, the vice president of GFA World on their literacy program.2023-09-2643 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastLazy or ingenious?, weird newsIt’s the silver anniversary Kvamme & Company Podcast! Podcast #25 features more Lazy vs. Ingenious, Bottom of the Column News, Christine Caine on prayer, and more on Smile Again Ministries in Cross Lake. Amy and Phil hear from Joshua Ryan Butler about the role of apologetics in evangelism and missions today. That’s Kvamme & Company Podcast #25 from the Word.2023-09-2235 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastSmile, Flying Animals and Ingenious ideas for the lazyKvamme & Company podcast #24 is ready, featuring clever ways to get things done from “ingenious” chore-avoiders. Also Bottom of the Column News, a lady’s retreat at Camp Jim near Pillager, Jerry’s encouragement to offer silent approval, and an explanation of Smile Again Ministry in Crosslake, designed for families that have experienced the loss of a child. Finally Amy and Phil are joined by Taya Smith of Hillsong United and her thoughts about worship and being honest before God. It’s a full podcast today from Kvamme & Company.2023-09-1944 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastBottom of the column news, Jerry and State Fair SurveyKvamme & Company Podcast #23 features being a social activator with Phil’s friend Jerry. Also on KCP023 – a report from Smile Again Ministry and pastor Tristan Borland, the new leader of this ministry to folks who have lost a child and are dealing with grief. We’ve got bottom of the column news and Tim Tebow on living a life of significance. All that and more on Kvamme & Company podcast #023.2023-09-1442 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastGrandparents Day and it happened at workThey said we wouldn’t make it past Kvamme & Company podcast #20 – but we did! This is Kvamme & Company Podcast #22! Grandparents day, Phil’s mystery letter, weird things that happen at work, and author Bunny Pounds, a political consultant who has written a Bible study on Nehemiah.2023-09-1325 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastAppearing to be friendly, Airplanes and Dog smellKvamme and Company podcast #21 features Phil’s friend Jerry with advice on being more likeable! Nick Hulz of Camp Jim has info about both the men’s and women’s retreats coming soon at Camp Jim near Pillager MN. Rounding out Kvamme & Company podcast #21 – Francis Chan Friday, flight crew chatter and why dogs smell what they do. Kvamme & Company podcast #21 is in the can.2023-09-0834 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastBlood Rain, I thought I was smart until...Kvamme and Company podcast #20 features Amy’s interview with the author of our book of the month, family educator Lori Wildenberg who wrote the book MESSY HOPE, Help Your Child Overcome Anxiety, Depression, or Suicidal Ideation. We’ll also bluster about the weather, and we have some stories centered around the phrase: The moment I noticed I’m not as smart as I thought. That’s Kvamme and Company podcast #20!2023-09-0531 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastStrange laws, dogs and back to schoolKvamme & Company Podcast #19 includes back to school anxiety part two and more from two Norwegian guys working on a media ministry aimed at Muslim kids. We’ll have a story about a rescue dog that rescued her new owner, and info about a women’s retreat at Camp Jim near Pillager Minnesota. Phil has some strange laws for Amy to ponder and Minnesota student’s test scores still haven’t recovered since COVID. That’s all on Kvamme & Company Podcast #19 from the Word.2023-09-0129 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastBad dog, porch pirates, and exploding watermelonsPhil’s friend Jerry has some ideas for journaling he uses with his college students, Bottom of the Column News, a couple of Norwegian guys who are producing very high quality 3D animations of Bible stories aimed at Muslim kids, Back to School anxiety and Scientology in Minnesota. It’s a jammed packed podcast for Kvamme & Company podcast 18.2023-08-2939 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastAlbert Quie, finding time and MN newsOn Kvamme & Company podcast #017, PK concludes her interview about the My Neighbor to Love Coalition in Brainerd, attacking Homelessness in the Brainerd Lakes Area. Amy and Phil remember former Minnesota Governor Al Quie who passed away recently, his commitment to Christ and his friendship with Chuck Colson. Phil’s friend Jerry has thoughts about time well spent and time wasted, and Beth Moore on David, the mad dad.2023-08-2532 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastSky Snakes, Grandparents and My Neighbor to LovePhil’s back from vacation for Kvamme & Company podcast 16. Phil and Amy talk about snakes falling from the sky in Bottom of the Column News. PK interviews the ladies from the My Neighbor to Love Coalition about homelessness in the Brainerd Lakes area and Jerry has thoughts on angry drivers. Kvamme & Company Podcast #016.2023-08-2237 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastKvamme and Co ClassicKvamme & Co Classic features the book DEAR BULLY, with the co-editor Carrie Jones. 70 authors wrote about their experience being bullied, being a bully or observing bullying. The book is still available, the interview was done in 2011.2023-08-1721 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastCelebrity Quotes and DolphinsCelebrity quotes, a dolphin story, Youth for Christ needs and Dr. Sharon Ford from Focus on the Family, all on Kvamme and Company podcast #015 with Amy and Phil.2023-08-1137 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastLicense to Love and MNTCAmy and Phil on the Kvamme & Company podcast #14 look at the whole Freuden/Freude deal, Dr. Sharon Ford from Focus on the Family shares about foster kids, and a neat testimony from Teen Challenge client Michael. How to tell someone you care in a unique way and medical transcriptions also on Kvamme & Company podcast number 15.2023-08-0936 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastFood fights and FailureKvamme & Company podcast 13 includes food fights, stuff that happens at work, a story titled, “have a seat” and the fear of failure. We’ll also talk to author Julie Zine Coleman about her book of the month, “On Purpose”.2023-08-0439 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastGood News, Number to Names, AntsOn the Kvamme & Company podcast #12, Jerry’s cure for the blues, Bottom of the column news, more about Sat7 – Christian satellite programming for North Africa and the Middle East, and the Lakes Area Prayer Breakfast.2023-08-0130 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastDIY Brain Surgery, Pickleball, Dashboard CookiesThe Kvamme & Company Podcast #11 is up and ready. Amy and Phil will tell you about Brainerd Youth For Christ needs, bottom of the column news, family misconceptions and Christy Largent’s plan for Pickleball Evangelism!2023-07-2829 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastAgeism and a fishing dogKvamme & Company podcast 10 is here! Phil’s friend Jerry has thoughts on “ageism”. Amy has questions for Charlotte Clay of the Museum of the Bible in Washington. Facts on sunscreen and an update on Celebrate MN in St. Cloud. Bella the fishing dog and the president of Sat 7 round out the double digit podcast.2023-07-2536 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastJoke job, Octopus and FootballKvamme & Company podcast 009 includes “This job is a joke”, and author Trillia Newbell from Moody Press on her Bible companion volume, 52 Weeks in the Word. We’ll have some bottom of the column news, a 100 word story and Charlotte Clay from the Museum of the Bible in Washington DC.2023-07-2126 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastMarshmallows and SunscreenOn this episode of Kvamme and Company podcast we talk about the marshmallow test, sunscreens, more Chuck Norris, Aletheia Christian Academy and talk with Trillia Newbell, author of "52 Weeks in the Word"2023-07-1837 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastFinger Math, Barry Maguiar and Chuck NorrisKvamme & Company podcast #7 is ready to go with finger math, Chuck Norris jokes and our conversation with Barry Meguiar about his book “Ignite Your Life”.2023-07-1439 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastDead Skunk, Summertime Parenting, Snacks and Jingle BrainsKvamme & Company podcast #6 is ready to go with good advice, Joannie Debrito from Focus on the Family with summer parenting ideas, best snacks for each of the 50 states and the Aletheia Christian Academy.2023-07-1141 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastCelebrity Quotes, Life IssuesAmy and Randy play celebrity Quotes, Brad Mattes of Life Issues talks about the year since the high court struck down Roe Vs Wade2023-07-0727 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastUkraine, Aletheia, and Bottom of the column NewsPhil, Amy and Phil talk bottom of the column news, we hear from pastor Igor Vandura the VP of Ukranian Baptist Union churches and Michael Johnson the president of Slavic Gospel Association on the situation in Ukraine. Pastor Valentine shares about the new Aletheia Christian Academy starting in September. News from Randy and Bottom of the column news2023-07-0635 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastUkraine, Summertime Parenting & Bottom of the Column NewsWe’re on Kvamme & Company podcast #3! Bottom of the column news, making a personal mission statement, and Share 23 are topics for Phil, Amy and Randy. Guests are Dirk Smith from Eastern European Mission, Pastor Igor Vandura from Ukraine and Dr. Joannie DeBrito from Focus on the Family.2023-06-3039 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastTurtle, Scams and He Gets UsWe’re on a roll with podcast #2 for Kvamme and Company. More bottom of the column news and scams. Also guests Dr. Joannie DeBrito from Focus on the Family on summer parenting, along with Barry Maguiar his book "Ignite Your Life" and on witnessing and Jordan Carson from the “He Gets Us” campaign. Also on podcast #2 – Nicky the best pet pal turtle.2023-06-2739 minThe Kvamme and Company PodcastEpisode 1: Internet Scams, 100 word story, Sean Teis and Dr. Joannie DebritoPhil., Amy, and Randy take their first steps into the wild world of podcasting! Included in the first episode is bottom of the column news, a 100 word story and one of the top internet scams. Also guests Sean Teis, author of GOD IS MY DAD, and Dr. Joannie DeBrito from Focus on the Family to talk about summertime parenting.2023-06-2030 min