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Shoulder to ShoulderThe Afghan Female Tactical PlatoonsGrumpy Combat Veteran is joined by his old Senior Non-Commissioned Officer, James. The dynamic duo speaks with Rebekah Edmondson of NXT Mission, who also leads our Moral Injury Support Group, which provides free monthly support to active-duty servicemembers and veterans. https://www.nxtmission.org/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit grumpycombatveteran.substack.com/subscribe2025-03-1243 min
Get in The Word with Truth's TableDay 15 | Rebekah Meets Isaac (2025)Today’s Scripture passage is Genesis 24.Read by Ekemini Uwan.Get in The Word with Truth's Table is a production of InterVarsity Press. For 75 years, IVP has published and created thoughtful Christian books for the university, church, and the world. Our Bible reading plan is adapted from Bible Study Together, and the Bible version is the New English Translation, used by permission.SPECIAL OFFER | As a listener of this podcast, use the code IVPOD25 for 25% off any IVP resource mentioned in this episode at ivpress.com.Additional Credits:Song pr...2025-01-1513 min
Faith of a Mustard Seed: Messages of faith Through challengesPodcast Episode 276 Types of Lifes Friendships Author Laverna SpainSupporting scriptures for further reading and review.Genesis 2:18,and Genesis 2:24, Matthew 19:6.Biblical examples of marriages: Abraham and wife Sarah Genesis 20:12, Isaac and Rebekah Genesis 24:60-67, Jacob and Rachel Genesis 29:15-30, Joseph and Mary Matthew 1:18-19.Scriptural grounds for divorce. Deuteronomy 24:1 & Jeremiah 1:3 & verse 8.This article might be of healthy reading. It is a very interesting and good internet reading from Author and Pastor Ron Edmondson's article on Biblical Principles of Marriage. Pastor Edmondson states: "There are some necessary ingredients for a healthy marriage." He further provides Seven commandments of Christian marriage, Thoughts on Leadership, Church & Culture No...2024-06-0235 min
Militarily SpeakingEp. 52 Give An Hour for Military Mental HealthWelcome to the "Militarily Speaking" podcast with Tom McLean and Jodi Vickery. In this episode of “Militarily Speaking,” Tom and Jodi, delve into the world of military mental health support with Dr. Trina Clayeux, CEO of Give An Hour (GAH), and Rebekah Edmondson, a GAH intern and United States Army veteran. Together they explore the impactful stories of enhancing mental health access and delivery, and their dedication to reducing stigma and promoting resiliency within the military community. “Militarily Speaking” is a podcast produced by Armed Forces Bank that is dedicated to the milita...2024-04-0354 minGet in The Word with Truth's TableDay 15 | Rebekah Meets Isaac (2024)Today’s Scripture passage is Genesis 24.Read by Ekemini Uwan.Get in The Word with Truth's Table is a production of InterVarsity Press. For 75 years, IVP has published and created thoughtful Christian books for the university, church, and the world. Our Bible reading plan is from Bible Study Together, and the Bible version is the New English Translation, used by permission.SPECIAL OFFER | As a listener of this podcast, enjoy 25% off your order by using the code IVPOD25 at ivpress.com.Additional Credits:Song production: Seaux ChillSong ly...2024-01-1512 min
Tango Alpha Lima PodcastTango Alpha Lima: Veteran Powered Films with Julia Ling and Hiram MurrayIN THE NEWS
Return criminal penalties for those who take advantage of disabled veterans or their families
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Actress Julia Ling is a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy Reserves, has appeared on many popular television series such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, House, ER, Grey's Anatomy, The OC – but is best known for her role as "nerd-herder" Anna Wu on Chuck.
After losing multiple military friends to suicide and battling her own depression after a training injury, Julia wanted to do more than raise awareness about the veteran suicide - sh...2023-11-2145 minTango Alpha Lima PodcastTango Alpha Lima: Advocating for Afghan Allies with Mahnaz Akbari and Rebekah EdmondsonIN THE NEWS
Will all NFL teams retire Pat Tillman's number?
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This week we visit with two female veterans who work with the PenFed foundation keep faith with the Afghans who served alongside U.S. forces by assisting with their rescue and successful resettlement into American communities.
Mahnaz Akbari served 10 years the in Afghan special forces as the Commander of a Female Tactical Platoon – a small unit of Afghan women who worked with U.S. special operations forces (SOF) in Afghanistan to search, questioning, and medical assistance of women and ch...2023-10-171h 09
Stranger Becomes NeighborBONUS #2 - Sisterhood Forged Under the Pressures of WarAn experiment to allow women in Afghanistan to help U.S. special forces during combat raids was a full-fledged program by the time the American military pulled out of the country in 2021. Sergeant Rebekah Edmondson was there as the Cultural Support Program began and Americans started training women from Afghanistan to became soldiers as part of the Female Tactical Platoon. In a candid interview, she gets honest about the challenges of developing trust across different cultures and under pressures of war. Now she feels a personal responsibility to make sure these Afghan soldiers are supported in America. Rebekah’s wo...2023-10-0319 min
Stranger Becomes NeighborBONUS #2 - Sisterhood Forged Under the Pressures of WarAn experiment to allow women in Afghanistan to help U.S. special forces during combat raids was a full-fledged program by the time the American military pulled out of the country in 2021. Sergeant Rebekah Edmondson was there as the Cultural Support Program began and Americans started training women from Afghanistan to became soldiers as part of the Female Tactical Platoon. In a candid interview, she gets honest about the challenges of developing trust across different cultures and under pressures of war. Now she feels a personal responsibility to make sure these Afghan soldiers are supported in America. Rebekah’s wo...2023-10-0320 minStranger Becomes NeighborBONUS: Origins of a Sisterhood Forged in WarThis holiday week, we're unlocking a BONUS episode!
An experiment to allow women in Afghanistan to help U.S. special forces during combat raids was a full-fledged program by the time the American military pulled out of the country in 2021. Sergeant Rebekah Edmondson was there as the Cultural Support Program began and Americans started training women from Afghanistan to became soldiers as part of the Female Tactical Platoon.
In a candid interview, Edmondson gets honest about the challenges of developing trust across different cultures and under pressures of war. Now she feels a personal responsibility...2023-09-0519 minGet in The Word with Truth's TableDay 15 | Rebekah Meets Isaac (2023)Today’s Scripture passage is Genesis 24.Read by Ekemini Uwan.Get in The Word with Truth's Table is a production of InterVarsity Press. For 75 years, IVP has published and created thoughtful Christian books for the university, church, and the world. Our Bible reading plan is from Bible Study Together, and the Bible version is the New English Translation, used by permission.SPECIAL OFFER | Effective Jan. 1st, 2024, all promo codes/opportunities mentioned in this episode are expired. Please use the code IVPOD25 at ivpress.com for 25% off your order.Additional Credits:Song...2023-01-1512 min
Say That Again Slowly - The Cambridge Festival Podcast!All the Sonnets of Shakespeare – with Paul Edmondson and Sir Stanley WellsWhat exactly is a sonnet and what’s so special about those written by Shakespeare?
Reuben J. Brown talks to Dr Paul Edmondson and Sir Stanley Wells about their new collection, All the Sonnets of Shakespeare, which they have previously spoken about at the Cambridge Festival. This discussion is a fantastic introduction to one of the most influential types of poetry in the English language.
This episode is supported by the Cambridge University Press bookshop.
Music by Coby O’Brien
Produced by Rebekah King
To find out more about the Fest...2023-01-0438 min
Say That Again Slowly - The Cambridge Festival Podcast!All the Sonnets of Shakespeare – with Paul Edmondson and Sir Stanley WellsWhat exactly is a sonnet and what’s so special about those written by Shakespeare?
Reuben J. Brown talks to Dr Paul Edmondson and Sir Stanley Wells about their new collection, All the Sonnets of Shakespeare, which they have previously spoken about at the Cambridge Festival. This discussion is a fantastic introduction to one of the most influential types of poetry in the English language.
This episode is supported by the Cambridge University Press bookshop.
Music by Coby O’Brien
Produced by Rebekah King
To find out more about the Fest...2023-01-0438 min
The Mark Bishop ShowTMBS E255: The PenFed FoundationMark speaks with Mahnaz Akbari, a former Commander of Afghanistan's Female Tactical Platoon and the program manager, Rebekah Edmondson of the PenFed Foundation, the Afghan Rescue and Resettlement Program.2022-08-0810 min
AlliesEpisode 7: AdjustmentMahnaz was a member of a Female Tactical Platoon in the Afghan Military. She was one of tens of thousands of Afghans who came to the United States during the withdrawal from Afghanistan. In our final episode, you’ll learn about the bureaucratic mess they’re still going through to get resettled. And how Congress could pass legislation to help, but it might not even come up for a vote.Guests: Mahnaz, Rebekah Edmondson, Shala Gafary @ShalaGafary, Shawn VanDiver @shawnjvandiver, George Packer, Kirk Johnson @KirkWJohnson See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out info...2022-06-2034 min
University of CambridgeAll the Sonnets of Shakespeare – with Paul Edmondson and Sir Stanley WellsWhat exactly is a sonnet and what’s so special about those written by Shakespeare?
Reuben J. Brown talks to Dr Paul Edmondson and Sir Stanley Wells about their new collection, All the Sonnets of Shakespeare, which they have previously spoken about at the Cambridge Festival. This discussion is a fantastic introduction to one of the most influential types of poetry in the English language.
This episode is supported by the Cambridge University Press bookshop.
Music by Coby O’Brien
Produced by Rebekah King2022-04-0938 min
DIE-ALOGUEBusiness of Cults Part 3This is Part 3 of a series, THE BUSINESS OF CULTS. Rebekah Sebastian and Javier Leiva visit businesses run by cults. Also, what happens when a cult leader dies or goes to prison? Can the cult go on without its leader? Find out which cults are trying to continue the organization without any clear leadership.The Business of Cults is a three-part series hosted by Rebekah Sebastian with the DIE-ALOGUE Podcast and Javier Leiva of PRETEND podcast. Over the next three episodes, you will hear from; cult experts Rick Alan Ross and Dr. Janja Lalich, author and linguist, Amanda...2022-02-2359 min
DIE-ALOGUEThe Business of Cults Part 2The Business of Cults is a three-part series hosted by Rebekah Sebastian with the DIE-ALOGUE Podcast and Javier Leiva of PRETEND podcast. Over the next three episodes, you will hear from; cult experts Rick Alan Ross and Dr. Janja Lalich, author and linguist, Amanda Montell, ABC Correspondent, Rebecca Jarvis, Cult Survivors, Frank Lyford, and Sarah Edmondson.Cults are businesses too. Like any company, cults recruit, have middle management, and some even have succession plans. Many of these religious sects are tax-exempt. Like Scientology, even some fringe religions are recognized by the Internal Revenue Service. ...2022-02-1639 min
PRETENDThe Business of Cults part 2Cults are businesses too. Like any company, cults recruit, have middle management, and some even have succession plans. Many of these religious sects are tax-exempt. Like Scientology, even some fringe religions are recognized by the Internal Revenue Service. Not all cults are religious. At first glance, some cults don't seem culty at all. For example, take a closer look at businesses such as multi-level marketing companies. These companies are masquerading as a business, but in reality, they're run by narcissistic ego-maniacs. The Cult Startup ...2022-02-1445 min
DIE-ALOGUEThe Business of Cults Part 1I put on my power suit for this one. Join me and my friend and podcast collaborator, Javier Levia, as we explore THE BUSINESS OF CULTS. The Business of Cults is a three-part series hosted by Rebekah Sebastian of the DIE-ALOGUE Podcast, and Javier Leiva of PRETEND podcast. Over the next three episodes, you will hear from; cult experts Rick Alan Ross and Dr. Janja Lalich, author and linguist, Amanda Montell, ABC Correspondent, Rebecca Jarvis, Cult Survivors, Frank Lyford, and Sarah Edmondson. Part one focuses on The C Suite: Chief Cult Executives. Part two features...2022-02-0936 min
PRETENDThe Business of Cults part 1Cults are businesses too. Like any company, cults recruit, have middle management, and some even have succession plans. Many of these religious sects are tax-exempt. Like Scientology, even some fringe religions are recognized by the Internal Revenue Service. Not all cults are religious. At first glance, some cults don't seem culty at all. For example, take a closer look at businesses such as multi-level marketing companies. These companies are masquerading as a business, but in reality, they're run by narcissistic ego-maniacs. The Cult Startup ...2022-02-0841 min
Rhythms for LifeRenewing Your Mind: Gabe and Rebekah LyonsThis week's episode of the Rhythms for Life podcast is a special episode. We have walked through the ups and downs of this chaotic year together, and today Gabe and Rebekah want to reflect on some of the pivotal learning moments with you as we all prepare for the year ahead in 2021.Q Ideas was founded by Gabe & Rebekah Lyons in 2007 as a platform to help leaders and influencers engage culture from a biblical worldview. Through media and live events, Q Ideas aims to equip Christians in today's culture on how to think well and advance good...2020-12-1542 min