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Apex AscendApex Ascend Ascend — Episode 8: Lemon Juice and Mount Stupid: Why We're So Confident and So Wrong🧠Episode Description: In this episode of Apex Ascend, Rodney LaBruce dives into the bizarre true story of McArthur Wheeler—the man who robbed banks with lemon juice on his face—and how it inspired one of the most important psychological discoveries of our time: the Dunning-Kruger Effect. We explore how this cognitive bias explains why the least informed often sound the most confident, how it warps political discourse in the social media age, and why humility is the real path to competence. If you've ever wondered why misinformation spreads so quickly—or if you might unkn...2025-05-0224 minApex AscendApex Ascend Episode 1🎙️ Episode 1: The Mission, The Movement, The Mandate Welcome to the premiere episode of Apex Ascend—where truth meets transformation. Host Rodney LaBruce kicks things off by introducing his campaign for U.S. Congress in Texas’s 30th District, the vision behind the Unified Advocacy and Leadership Coalition (UALC), and the driving force of the IMPACT Party: Individuals Mobilized to Promote Action, Change, and Truth. In this episode, Rodney dives into the heart of his mission—ending poverty—and why reparations are the necessary starting point. This isn’t just a campaign. It’s a movement fueled by...2025-03-1429 min
The Hilliard Beacon PodcastHilliard Beacon Audio #57Welcome!In this episode we run through our usual wide variety of topics in a tidy 30 minute episode:* Local Election Results https://vote.franklincountyohio.gov/elections* Hilliard Schools MFP Survey Results November 2023* Jordan takes a moment to discuss the FBI comments on the conviction of Larry Householder as 10 new state charges are announced. (h/t Columbus Axios Newsletter)* We discuss the recent and ongoing local advocacy for city council to take an official position on the untenable situation between Palestine and Israel* We preview the State of the City...2024-03-2730 min
Anatomy of the Church and StateMinister Gary Rutherford | Biblical Masculinity | Ep #1Episode Description: Local ministry leader Gary Rutherford joins me to discuss toxic masculinity, (is it real?) being warriors in Christ, and how we build those warriors to face today's challenges against a hostile Civil Government.
Gary is a well-tenured minister of The Word in adult education, urban ministry Celebrate Recovery, and ministering to men in his local community.
Celebrate Recovery at UALC in Upper Arlington, Ohio: https://wearefesta.org/ualc-celebrate-recovery/
Get in touch with Gary: gary.rutherford@hds-rx.com
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Christians4liberty.com
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People Helping PeopleThe O2 Conference Sparks Social Impact Through YouthSend us a textDavid White IV is the Mill Run Campus Pastor for UALC and founded the O2 Conference to give middle school and high school students a platform to share their ideas to create social impact in Columbus, along with the funding and support they need to realize their ideas. Their conference for 2022 is coming up, and for me personally, it's a source of inspiration hearing the ideas of young people to create change.Read the full transcript and show notesVisit People Helping PeopleVisit the O2 Conference2022-02-0326 min
UALC PodcastFollowing Jesus With Your Elementary SchoolerHost Andrea Taphorn has a discussion with Dan Kidd, Director of High  School Ministries at UALC, and Kelsey Bacon, Director of Middle School  Ministries.2021-08-1650 min
UALC PodcastFollowing Jesus With Your Middle SchoolerHost Andrea Taphorn has a discussion with Kelsey Bacon, Director of Middle School Ministries at UALC, and Dan Kidd, Director of High School Ministries.2021-08-141h 07
UALC PodcastFollowing Jesus With Your High SchoolerHost Andrea Taphorn has a discussion with Dan Kidd, Director of High School Ministries at UALC, and Kelsey Bacon, Director of Middle School Ministries. Discussion prompts here: https://bit.ly/3saJgcb
2021-08-131h 05
UALC PodcastFollowing Jesus With Your Kids No Matter What AgeAndrea Taphorn is joined by conversation partners Dan Kidd and Kelsey Bacon from UALC.2021-08-1257 min
UALC PodcastWater balloon fights in the mission field?Andrea and Brodie Taphorn have a conversation with Jen Geistfeld. Jen has literally been involved in missions her entire life, and has been co-leading UALC mission trips to Honduras. Join them as they share stories of God at work in the lives of a remote village nicknamed "The Forgotten." http://ualc.org/global  https://hth.org/2021-05-1451 min
UALC PodcastFaith Perspectives from the HomesteadHosts Andrea and Brodie Taphorn have a discussion with Jody Slemmer. Â Â https://slemmerfarms.com/
2021-04-2339 min
UALC PodcastThe Importance of Christian CommunityBrodie and Andrea Taphorn have a conversation with Tammy Schuster about the importance of Christian Community.2021-04-1652 min
UALC PodcastBishop Dan SelboCan God speak to us through a car wreck? Hosts Andrea and Brodie Taphorn have a conversation with Bishop Dan Selbo of the North American Lutheran Church.2021-03-1939 min
UALC PodcastBeing a Safe PlaceWelcome to Season 2! Brodie and Andrea Taphorn have a discussion with Pastor Mike Bradley of Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC). Mike is the author of the book "Being a Safe Place for the Dangerous Kind." Â https://www.lcmc.net/ Â https://www.amazon.com/Being-Safe-Place-Dangerous-Kind/dp/0692414126/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1615086474&sr=8-1
2021-03-1243 min
UALC PodcastHow to Help Your Marriage Survive in the Time of COVIDAre you spending a little too much quality time with your spouse during this pandemic? Are your interactions and conversations a teensy bit on edge? Join Brodie and Andrea as they have a conversation with Greg and Stacy Schad. http://www.ualc.org/growth  https://www.crossroadscounselinggroup.com/
2020-11-2044 min
UALC PodcastWorking in Us What Is Pleasing to HimHosts Brodie and Andrea Taphorn have a discussion with author Paul Nordman. https://paulnordman.com/
2020-11-1325 min
UALC PodcastFollowing the Master: Stories of Sacramental DiscipleshipHow does the gift of Baptism inform and shape the life of a disciple?  What role does the ongoing gift of the holy meal of Communion play in  the way disciples walk with Jesus? Hosts Brodie and Andrea Taphorn have a discussion with Dr. Scott Ness. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GZLTW2H
2020-11-0627 min
UALC PodcastPolice and Fire ChaplainsWhat are police and fire chaplains, and what exactly do they do? Andrea Taphorn has a discussion with our resident chaplains, Brodie Taphorn, Joe Valentino, and Carl Schweisthal.2020-10-3037 min
UALC PodcastDepolarized: The Gospel & Politics Part 3Fear vs. Power in the Hope of Christ's Victory. Hosts Brodie and Andrea Taphorn with conversation partners Steve Turnbull and Dave Mann. Discussion questions: https://bit.ly/3kqhgwt
2020-10-2339 min
UALC PodcastDepolarized: The Gospel & Politics Part 2Shame and Honor vs. Tribalism and De-formation. Join hosts Andrea and Brodie Taphorn as they have a discussion with guests Steve Turnbull and Aaron Thompson. Discussion questions: https://bit.ly/2HfTXa4
2020-10-1753 min
UALC PodcastThe Gospel & Politics Part 1: Arrogance and Self-righteousness vs. Humility and LearningHosts Brodie and Andrea Taphorn join conversation partners Steve Turnbull and Jeff Morlock. Â Discussion Questions: https://bit.ly/33KW1PT
2020-10-0949 min
UALC PodcastServing Behind the ScenesYou may never see them, but they are a vital part of making worship and ministry happen. They see it all, and oh the stories they can tell! Join hosts Brodie and Andrea Taphorn as they have a conversation with Steve Gill and Alex Bacon. (And since Steve is in front of a microphone this time, he lets Brodie try his hand at being a tech. That should go smoothly, right?)2020-10-0242 min
UALC PodcastThe Generations Part 2Who or what is Generation Z? Join us as we learn more about how to identify with and learn from this younger generation. Andrea and Brodie Taphorn with conversation partners Dan Kidd and Kelsey Bacon.2020-09-2543 min
UALC PodcastThe Generations Part 1Connecting people from multiple generations to Jesus. With conversation partners Rosie McKenzie (a Baby Boomer) and Aaron Thompson (a Millennial).2020-09-1858 min
UALC PodcastWorship During this Time of PandemicWorship during this time of pandemic can be challenging for some of us. Andrea and Brodie Taphorn explore this topic with conversation partner Katie Borden.2020-08-2829 min
UALC PodcastSocial MediaWhat do mud wrestling and paper towels have to do with Social Media? To find out, join Andrea and Brodie Taphorn as they have a conversation with Aaron Thompson.2020-08-2132 min
UALC PodcastThe Doctrine of VocationWe do not need to pursue pastoral ministry as a vocation in order to serve God. Andrea and Brodie continue their conversation with Pastor Julie Smith.2020-08-0720 min
UALC PodcastThe Doctrine of Two KingdomsDon't just sit around and wait for heaven. God has placed us in this world, and we have neighbors who need us. Andrea and Brodie chat with Pastor Julie Smith.2020-07-3123 min
UALC PodcastSmall Children, Big Goals, and Community EngagementListen to this conversation with Jane Leach who is working to transform the broader Columbus, Ohio community by focusing in on small children.
https://www.futurereadycolumbus.org/
https://brightbytext.org/2020-07-2422 min
UALC PodcastFaith in the WorkplaceAndrea and Brodie Taphorn speak with conversation partner Ed Wright.2020-07-1728 min
UALC PodcastPandemic Fatigue vs. Sabbath RestAndrea and Brodie talk about how desperately we need the rest that only Jesus can offer.2020-07-1032 min
UALC PodcastThe Church in Digital SpacesAndrea and Brodie talk to Mike Erre about the essence and function of the church as we engage in digital spaces.2020-07-0335 min
UALC PodcastRacial Injustice and the Church, Part 3Part 3 of a 3-part series on Racial Injustice and the Church. Brodie and Andrea Taphorn with guests Steve Turnbull and Mindy Erdmann.2020-06-2621 min
UALC PodcastRacial Injustice and the Church, Part 2Part 2 of a 3-part series on Racial Injustice and the Church. Brodie and  Andrea Taphorn with guests Steve Turnbull and Mindy Erdmann.2020-06-1920 min
UALC PodcastRacial Injustice and the Church, Part 1Part 1 of a 3-part series on Racial Injustice and the Church. Brodie and Andrea Taphorn with guests Steve Turnbull and Mindy Erdmann.2020-06-1232 min
UALC PodcastLet’s Start Talking about Racial InjusticeHelpful Starting Point Links:
White Men: Time to Discover Your Cultural Blind Spots
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rR5zDIjUrfk&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1uxQBJ9UNcjoVsYV4PSVbLz9-t08RIKoJwIKofCD4m4xf5lpV7wGGbEiQ
Systematic Racism Explained
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrHIQIO_bdQ
Conversations from Christian voices of color in Columbus, OH:
“Say Something, Do Something” a conversation on Race, Faith and Action from Faith Ministries Church in Columbus, OH
https://www.facebook.com/FaithMinistriesOhio/videos/560491811327013/
“Suffering Well With One Anothe...2020-06-0505 min
UALC PodcastSchool’s Out! How to Mark this Unusual Ending.Brodie and Andrea Taphorn discuss how to mark pandemic graduations with guest Sarah Tenney.2020-05-2937 min
UALC PodcastThe Theology of the CrossAndrea and Brodie Taphorn discuss "The Theology of the Cross" with Pastor Steve Turnbull. 2020-05-2226 min
UALC PodcastPandemics! Lessons from the pastWhat can you learn from previous pandemics in history? Turns out, a lot.2020-05-1524 min
UALC PodcastMother's DayBrodie and Andrea Taphorn have a Mother's day conversation with special guest, Karen Burkhart. 2020-05-0932 min
UALC Podcast"Grief" - Part 2Special guest Greg Schad continues to discuss the topic of grief with Andrea and Brodie Taphorn. How does grief affect our "bodies?" How do we prevent ourselves from saying stupid things to people who are grieving? How are we called to handle grief as Christians?2020-05-0233 min
UALC Podcast"Grief" - Part 1Special guest Greg Schad discusses the topic of grief with Andrea and Brodie Taphorn.2020-04-2328 minPeople Helping PeopleBreathing Life into the Ideas of Young People Through the O2 Conference | with David White IVSend us a textDavid White IV founded the O2 Conference, which gives students an opportunity to bring their ideas to life. Based in Hilliard, Ohio, young people from grades 6-12 can use the platform to highlight a need in their community. Whether this is in their home or their school, David emphasized how the conference is designed to encourage and support the ideas behind each student’s endeavor.“We want to see the citythriving, and we believe that young people are super capable. They're worldchangers. They don't need to be older to make a difference.” - David White...2019-12-1237 min
TEDTalks Noticias y PolĂticaEsto es la democracia | Anthony D. RomeroEn su bĂşsqueda por encontrar sentido a la situaciĂłn polĂtica en EE.UU. en 2017, el abogado y director ejecutivo de UALC, UniĂłn
Estadounidense de Libertades Civiles , Anthony D. Romero, se inspira en un lugar sorprendente - el fresco del siglo XIV del maestro del Renacimiento italiano, Ambrogio Lorenzetti. ÂżQuĂ© podrĂa una pintura de hace 800 años enseñarnos sobre la vida moderna? Resulta que mucho. Romero nos lo explica en una charla tan sorprendente como la propia pintura.2017-05-2412 min
SveikataSveikata 2016-02-06 11:03Zika virusas: pavojai ir apsisaugojimo priemonės. Mokslininkai sako, kad vis daugėja įrodymų, jog šis virusas sukelia mikrocefaliją, kai kūdikiai gimsta su mažomis galvomis. Viruso pavojus – ankstyva mirtis arba neįgalumas visam gyvenimui. Gydymo nuo šio viruso nėra. Vienintelis būdas išvengti Zika viruso – saugotis uodų įkandimų ir valyti stovinčio vandens telkinius, kur veisiasi uodai. Apie šias kitas rekomendacijas keliaujantiems – UALC Epidemiologinės priežiūros skyriaus vedėja Galina Zagrebnevienė. Laidoje viešės Rytų medicinos gydytoja akupunktūros specialistė Gražina Paliokienė. Laidoje ji supažindins su akupunktūra – gydymo būdu be pašalinių poveikių. Laidos pašnekovė pata...2016-02-0625 min