Podcasts about akron

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “The Power of Prayer” with a discussion with Abdu Murray about how cultural forces are not just social trends, but spiritual challenges that threaten how we understand truth, identity, and what it means to be made in God’s image. Abdu is a speaker, author, and attorney who specializes in addressing issues where religious faith and emerging cultural trends intersect and collide. He is also the President of Embrace the Truth. He has also authored several books, including his latest, “Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality and What to Do About It”. Then we had Pastor Leonard Tanks join us to share his freedom story and about disciple-making. Pastor Tanks is a pastor, apologist, and emerging theologian based in Cleveland, Ohio, where he serves as the pastor and church planter of Reach City Church. He is committed to discipleship, and in January, Reach City Church launched its first Disciple-Making Bootcamp for Cleveland residents. Pastor Tanks will also be a guest speaker at the Walk Worthy Men’s Conference in Akron, Ohio, at The Chapel on Saturday, February 28th. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Abdu Murray Interview [06:44 ] Pastor Leonard Tanks Interview [25:22] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “The Power of Prayer” with a discussion with Abdu Murray about how cultural forces are not just social trends, but spiritual challenges that threaten how we understand truth, identity, and what it means to be made in God’s image. Abdu is a speaker, author, and attorney who specializes in addressing issues where religious faith and emerging cultural trends intersect and collide. He is also the President of Embrace the Truth. He has also authored several books, including his latest, “Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality and What to Do About It”. Then we had Pastor Leonard Tanks join us to share his freedom story and about disciple-making. Pastor Tanks is a pastor, apologist, and emerging theologian based in Cleveland, Ohio, where he serves as the pastor and church planter of Reach City Church. He is committed to discipleship, and in January, Reach City Church launched its first Disciple-Making Bootcamp for Cleveland residents. Pastor Tanks will also be a guest speaker at the Walk Worthy Men’s Conference in Akron, Ohio, at The Chapel on Saturday, February 28th. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Abdu Murray Interview [06:44 ] Pastor Leonard Tanks Interview [25:22] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “The Power of Prayer” with a discussion with Abdu Murray about how cultural forces are not just social trends, but spiritual challenges that threaten how we understand truth, identity, and what it means to be made in God’s image. Abdu is a speaker, author, and attorney who specializes in addressing issues where religious faith and emerging cultural trends intersect and collide. He is also the President of Embrace the Truth. He has also authored several books, including his latest, “Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality and What to Do About It”. Then we had Pastor Leonard Tanks join us to share his freedom story and about disciple-making. Pastor Tanks is a pastor, apologist, and emerging theologian based in Cleveland, Ohio, where he serves as the pastor and church planter of Reach City Church. He is committed to discipleship, and in January, Reach City Church launched its first Disciple-Making Bootcamp for Cleveland residents. Pastor Tanks will also be a guest speaker at the Walk Worthy Men’s Conference in Akron, Ohio, at The Chapel on Saturday, February 28th. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Abdu Murray Interview [06:44 ] Pastor Leonard Tanks Interview [25:22] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “The Power of Prayer” with a discussion with Abdu Murray about how cultural forces are not just social trends, but spiritual challenges that threaten how we understand truth, identity, and what it means to be made in God’s image. Abdu is a speaker, author, and attorney who specializes in addressing issues where religious faith and emerging cultural trends intersect and collide. He is also the President of Embrace the Truth. He has also authored several books, including his latest, “Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality and What to Do About It”. Then we had Pastor Leonard Tanks join us to share his freedom story and about disciple-making. Pastor Tanks is a pastor, apologist, and emerging theologian based in Cleveland, Ohio, where he serves as the pastor and church planter of Reach City Church. He is committed to discipleship, and in January, Reach City Church launched its first Disciple-Making Bootcamp for Cleveland residents. Pastor Tanks will also be a guest speaker at the Walk Worthy Men’s Conference in Akron, Ohio, at The Chapel on Saturday, February 28th. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Abdu Murray Interview [06:44 ] Pastor Leonard Tanks Interview [25:22] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “The Power of Prayer” with a discussion with Abdu Murray about how cultural forces are not just social trends, but spiritual challenges that threaten how we understand truth, identity, and what it means to be made in God’s image. Abdu is a speaker, author, and attorney who specializes in addressing issues where religious faith and emerging cultural trends intersect and collide. He is also the President of Embrace the Truth. He has also authored several books, including his latest, “Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality and What to Do About It”. Then we had Pastor Leonard Tanks join us to share his freedom story and about disciple-making. Pastor Tanks is a pastor, apologist, and emerging theologian based in Cleveland, Ohio, where he serves as the pastor and church planter of Reach City Church. He is committed to discipleship, and in January, Reach City Church launched its first Disciple-Making Bootcamp for Cleveland residents. Pastor Tanks will also be a guest speaker at the Walk Worthy Men’s Conference in Akron, Ohio, at The Chapel on Saturday, February 28th. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Abdu Murray Interview [06:44 ] Pastor Leonard Tanks Interview [25:22] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “The Power of Prayer” with a discussion with Abdu Murray about how cultural forces are not just social trends, but spiritual challenges that threaten how we understand truth, identity, and what it means to be made in God’s image. Abdu is a speaker, author, and attorney who specializes in addressing issues where religious faith and emerging cultural trends intersect and collide. He is also the President of Embrace the Truth. He has also authored several books, including his latest, “Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality and What to Do About It”. Then we had Pastor Leonard Tanks join us to share his freedom story and about disciple-making. Pastor Tanks is a pastor, apologist, and emerging theologian based in Cleveland, Ohio, where he serves as the pastor and church planter of Reach City Church. He is committed to discipleship, and in January, Reach City Church launched its first Disciple-Making Bootcamp for Cleveland residents. Pastor Tanks will also be a guest speaker at the Walk Worthy Men’s Conference in Akron, Ohio, at The Chapel on Saturday, February 28th. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Abdu Murray Interview [06:44 ] Pastor Leonard Tanks Interview [25:22] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme of “The Power of Prayer” with a discussion with Abdu Murray about how cultural forces are not just social trends, but spiritual challenges that threaten how we understand truth, identity, and what it means to be made in God’s image. Abdu is a speaker, author, and attorney who specializes in addressing issues where religious faith and emerging cultural trends intersect and collide. He is also the President of Embrace the Truth. He has also authored several books, including his latest, “Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality and What to Do About It”. Then we had Pastor Leonard Tanks join us to share his freedom story and about disciple-making. Pastor Tanks is a pastor, apologist, and emerging theologian based in Cleveland, Ohio, where he serves as the pastor and church planter of Reach City Church. He is committed to discipleship, and in January, Reach City Church launched its first Disciple-Making Bootcamp for Cleveland residents. Pastor Tanks will also be a guest speaker at the Walk Worthy Men’s Conference in Akron, Ohio, at The Chapel on Saturday, February 28th. You can hear the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps: Abdu Murray Interview [06:44 ] Pastor Leonard Tanks Interview [25:22] Karl and Crew airs live weekday mornings from 5-9 a.m. Central Time. Click this link for ways to listen in your area! https://www.moodyradio.org/ways-to-listen/Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the archived services of Community Baptist Temple in Akron, OH

Nikki Villagomez knows a thing or two about fonts, not only because she's a designer but also because she's a published author and historian who loves typography. In addition to learning about her books Culture+Typography: Examples in Font Pairings and also the sold out Culture+Typography: How Culture Affects Typography, hear why Pretty in Pink means so much to her. Plus, we touch on Miami Vice, the Brat Pack documentary called Brats (2024), Mondrian, and hair gel. This episode appeared on Season 1 of the show in 2024.-Nikki Villagomez is a nationally recognized speaker on typography, and a graduate of Louisiana State University with a BFA in Graphic Design. After working as a designer in New York City, she moved to her home state of South Carolina where she became a full-time freelancer. She's the founder and former president of the South Carolina chapter of AIGA, has been an educator teaching Graphic Design and Typography at the University of South Carolina and the University of Akron, and lives in Charlotte, NC. Learn more at her blog, culture+typography, online since 2012.https://nikkivillagomez.wordpress.com/https://nikkivillagomez.wordpress.com/my-book/https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-villagomez/-Pretty in Pink (1986)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091790/

After a scoreboard update from Brendan King, Coach begins the final hour talking with Rob Blackman of Purdue radio as the #7 Boilers smoked Indiana 93-64 at Mackey Arena. We head back to HS basketball with HC Scott McClelland of Noblesville as his squad got a 10 point win over Avon. We then shift to Hauser basketball as HC Trent Moorhead and his team got a 76-48 win over Milan. We head over then to Michigan City vs Maryville where Tanner Camp of the regional radio sports network had the call of Michigan City’s 60-54 win. We head over to the undefeated Fishers Tigers as their Head Coach Garrett Winegar talks with coach about their 66-42 win over Zionsville. We take a moment back to West Lafayette where John Herrick talks Indiana’s loss to Purdue 64-93. We also hear from Steve Kolb of WAXL where Heritage Hills took down Tell City 68-41. We turn things over to Kip Wesner of the Hoosier Basketball Magazine who talks about the ongoings in the state. We also hear from Mt. Vernon HC Joe Bradburn and his squad taking down New Palestine 61-46. To round the show out, we head back to the collegiate level as we hear from the voice of the Cardinals in David Eha as Ball State fell 65-78 vs Akron. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Coast To Coast Hoops Greg recaps Thursday's college basketball results, talks to Ben Wilson of VSIN about handicapping teams that are currently without their coach, the scheduling spots that can yield value this time of year, & the Big Ten landscape, & Greg picks & analyzes every Friday game! Link To Greg's Spreadsheet of handicapped lines: https://vsin.com/college-basketball/greg-petersons-daily-college-basketball-lines/ Greg's TikTok With Pickmas Pick Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregpetersonsports?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Podcast Highlights  2:04-Recap of Thursday's Results 15:56-Interview with Ben Wilson 35:24-Start of picks Akron vs Ball St 38:00-Picks & analysis for St. Peter's vs Iona 41:02-Picks & analysis for UW Milwaukee vs Detroit 43:29-Picks & analysis for Princeton vs Brown 46:15-Picks & analysis for UW Green Bay vs Oakland 49:06-Picks & analysis for Sacred Heart vs Fairfield 51:23-Picks & analysis for Canisius vs Rider 53:34-Picks & analysis for Niagara vs Mount St. Mary's 56:14-Picks & analysis for Marist vs Manhattan 58:25-Picks & analysis for VCU vs St. Louis 1:01:23-Picks & analysis for Siena vs Merrimack 1:03:50-Picks & analysis for Indiana vs Purdue 1:06:19-Picks & analysis for Bowling Green vs MIami OH Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Max Vendemia, a freshman with just a few games under his belt, already boasts Division 1 offers from Akron and Syracuse—and he's just getting started. Discover how early offers reshape the recruiting game, the importance of versatility in athlete development, and the strategies that turn talented freshmen into college prospects overnight on the latest episode of the PA High School Football Report with PennLive's Eric Epler and Dan Sostek.

Ken and Lima debate the likelihood of LeBron James returning to Cleveland. The writing seems to be on the wall for the Akron native as his time potentially winds down with the Los Angeles Lakers and the rumor mill is as strong as ever.

Firing employees is one of the worst parts of owning a home service business — and the bigger you get, the more often it happens.In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson is joined by Jack Carr (Jack Acquisitions / TriR) to break down a practical framework for terminations that's fair to the employee and protects the team.They walk through how to diagnose whether performance problems are caused by the employee or your systems, how to use clear expectations + coaching + PIPs to create a clean decision path, and why keeping a toxic “top performer” can quietly cost you your best people.What you'll learn:The first question to ask before any termination: “How did we get here?”GWC: Do they Get it, Want it, and have the Capacity to do it?How to run a Performance Improvement Plan that's real (not vibes)When to make a fast decision vs. when to coach longerWhy the “people who got you to $1M” usually aren't the people who get you to $10MThe hidden cost of avoiding the hard conversation: culture + trust + retentionIf you're struggling with when to coach, when to cut, and how to do it without guilt — this episode is the playbook.

Listen to the archived services of Community Baptist Temple in Akron, OH

Have you ever felt the healing power of music in your life? Join host Lynn Hoffman on the Music Saved Me Podcast as he welcomes the extraordinary Jon Lampley, a talented trumpeter and singer-songwriter whose journey through the world of music is nothing short of inspiring. From his roots in Akron, Ohio, where gospel music filled the air, to his prominent role on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert and with the band OAR, Jon Lampley shares his heartfelt story of resilience and connection through music. Discover how the communal healing power of music experienced in church shaped Lampley's desire to pursue a career in the music industry. He reflects on the emotional healing through music that has guided him through life's challenges, including the profound loss of his father. This episode dives deep into the transformative nature of music as therapy, showcasing the ways it can foster emotional connections and resilience in our lives. As a self-taught musician, Lampley's unique approach to playing the trumpet and his experiences with various musical groups have significantly influenced his artistry. He recounts a pivotal moment when he received a life-changing call from OAR, which forever altered the trajectory of his career. Through this music history podcast, listeners will gain insights into the life of an independent musician navigating the complexities of the music industry. Additionally, Jon Lampley discusses his new album, "Night Service," which aims to recreate the spirit of a church service in a bar setting. This innovative project reflects his belief that the healing power of music should be accessible to everyone, regardless of the setting. With a blend of personal stories and industry insights, this episode emphasizes the importance of music in fostering mental health and emotional well-being. Join us for this engaging interview podcast that not only highlights the stories of musicians but also explores the profound impact of music on personal healing and connection. Tune in to the Music Saved Me Podcast for an episode filled with laughter, inspiration, and the undeniable truth that music truly saves lives. Support the show: https://musicsavedme.net/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the archived services of Community Baptist Temple in Akron, OH

Joe Vardon joined Ken and Anthony to share his insight on LeBron James, whether or not he thinks the Akron native will retire, and why he thinks Cleveland makes the most sense for him if he doesn't. He also discussed whether or not the Cavaliers have a path to the number one seed in the East, why it doesn't matter, and the optimism surrounding the team this season as they make a push for the post season. He also talked about how the rest of the league reacted to the Cavaliers trading Darius Garland in exchange for James Harden.

In this episode, Jerrod Delaine and Andre Bueno sit down with Richard Roberts for a wide-ranging discussion on leadership, public-private problem solving, and the realities of scaling impact in affordable housing.Richard walks through his professional trajectory—from growing up in Akron, Ohio and attending Yale College and Yale Law School, to serving in New York City government, including senior leadership at the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). He offers a grounded, operator's view of how large public agencies function, describing HPD's three-part mandate and the responsibility of leading at scale early in one's career.The conversation then turns to Richard's transition into institutional finance at Goldman Sachs' Urban Investment Group, where he developed an investor mindset and gained exposure to private equity decision-making and risk evaluation. He later assumed a leadership role at Redstone, a national real estate investment firm that deploys capital nationwide across more than 40 states to finance both new construction and the preservation of affordable housing. He explains why affordable housing investing is structured yet highly judgment-based—equal parts art and science—requiring an understanding of policy, local context, and partner credibility in addition to the project's numbers.The episode closes with a candid conversation on self-awareness and professional development: Richard shares what he learned when he attempted to become a developer, what roles best fit different skill sets, and what advice he would give his younger self about leaning into discomfort and strengthening weaknesses rather than working around them.

Today on Coast To Coast Hoops Greg recaps Monday's college basketball results, talks to Rob Donaldson of Underdog Fantasy about the teams that have real value this time of year, evaluating teams in turmoil & Tuesday's games, & Greg picks & analyzes every Tuesday game!Link To Greg's Spreadsheet of handicapped lines: https://vsin.com/college-basketball/greg-petersons-daily-college-basketball-lines/Greg's TikTok With Pickmas Pick Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregpetersonsports?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Podcast Highlights 2:48-Recap of Monday's Results14:29-Interview with Rob Donaldson31:41-Start of picks Boston College vs Florida State34:06-Picks & analysis for Michigan vs Purdue36:55-Picks & analysis for Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan39:24-Picks & analysis for Buffalo vs VillanovaPodcast Highlights 2:04-Recap of Monday's Results14:34-Interview with Rob Donaldson30:02-Start of picks Boston College vs Florida State32:35-Picks & analysis for Michigan vs Purdue35:12-Picks & analysis for Central Michigan vs Eastern Michigan38:11-Picks & analysis for Buffalo vs Northern Illinois41:00-Picks & analysis for Villanova vs Xavier 43:33-Picks & analysis for Massachusetts vs Miami OH 46:15-Picks & analysis for Kent St vs Bowling Green48:23-Picks & analysis for North Carolina vs NC State51:36-Picks & analysis for South Carolina vs Florida54:05-Picks & analysis for TCU vs Central Florida56:25-Picks & analysis for Akron vs Western Michigan58:26-Picks & analysis for Louisville vs SMU1:01:22-Picks & analysis for Ball St vs Ohio1:03:52-Picks & analysis for Saint Louis vs Rhode Island1:06:25-Picks & analysis for Virginia Tech vs Miami1:08:33-Picks & analysis for George Washington vs VCU1:11:11-Picks & analysis for Wisconsin vs Ohio St1:13:44-Picks & analysis for SE Missouri St vs UT Martin1:16:29-Picks & analysis for UCLA vs Michigan St1:19:06-Picks & analysis for Fresno St vs Wyoming1:21:19-Picks & analysis for Georgia vs Kentucky1:23:37-Picks & analysis for Baylor vs Kansas St1:26:16-Picks & analysis for Nebraska vs Iowa1:29:26-Picks & analysis for LSU vs Texas1:31:37-Picks & analysis for Air Force vs New Mexico1:34:45-Picks & analysis for Nevada vs San Jose St1:36:03-Picks & analysis for Grand Canyon vs San Diego St1:38:55-Picks & analysis for Minnesota vs Oregon1:41:14-Picks & analysis for Texas Tech vs Arizona St1:43:50-Picks & analysis for Gardner Webb vs Charleston Southern Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tipp City woman killed in an apparent home invasion robbery attempt; Ohio man charged with murder in the deaths of his ex-girlfriend and a US soldier in North Carolina; Cleveland Heights native and history-making Team USA hockey player Laila Edwards will play for gold at the Olympics; Akron man who has played the same Ohio Lottery numbers for 2 decades finally has hit big.

Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with  Tracy, John, Fred, and Sue Ellen!

Listen to the archived services of Community Baptist Temple in Akron, OH

Welcome back to Purple Political Breakdown, hosted by Radell Lewis your source for political solutions without political bias. In this episode, we dive deep into the 2026 Ohio Senate race between challenger Sherrod Brown and incumbent Jon Husted. This Ohio special election could reshape the balance of power in the U.S. Senate, and every Ohio voter needs to understand what's at stake.Radell breaks down where Brown and Husted stand on the issues that matter most to Ohioans: tariffs and their devastating impact on Ohio farmers and manufacturers, the economy, jobs, and taxes, healthcare and Medicaid work requirements, abortion and reproductive rights following Ohio's constitutional amendment, gun policy, immigration and the Springfield Haitian community's fight for Temporary Protected Status, foreign policy, voting rights, and campaign finance reform.This episode also covers the FirstEnergy corruption trial happening right now in Akron the largest corruption scandal in Ohio state history and Husted's connections to the key players involved. Plus, critical Ohio statehouse news including proposed sanctuary city crackdowns, ICE enforcement pushback from cities like Akron and Columbus, the Baby Olivia bill, mifepristone legislation, the intra-Republican power struggle over the state treasurer race, and questions about Ohio's manufacturing future amid tariffs and the incomplete Intel CHIPS Act facility.With the latest polling showing Husted leading Brown by just one point, this race is anyone's game. Radell gives you the facts, the context, and his honest take so you can make an informed decision at the ballot box.Whether you're a union worker weighing your endorsement, an independent voter looking for real analysis, or just an Ohioan who wants to understand how state and local politics shape your daily life this episode is for you. Share it with your friends, family, and coworkers. Your vote matters.Rate us five stars and follow Purple Political Breakdown wherever you listen to podcasts.Standard Resource Links & RecommendationsThe following organizations and platforms represent valuable resources for balanced political discourse and democratic participation: PODCAST NETWORKALIVE Podcast Network - Check out the ALIVE Network where you can catch a lot of great podcasts like my own, led by amazing Black voices. Link: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/ CONVERSATION PLATFORMSHeadOn - A platform for contentious yet productive conversations. It's a place for hosted and unguided conversations where you can grow a following and enhance your conversations with AI features. Link: https://app.headon.ai/Living Room Conversations - Building bridges through meaningful dialogue across political divides. Link: https://livingroomconversations.org/ UNITY MOVEMENTSUs United - A movement for unity that challenges Americans to step out of their bubbles and connect across differences. Take the Unity Pledge, join monthly "30 For US" conversation calls, wear purple (the color of unity), and participate in National Unity Day every second Saturday in December. Their programs include the Sheriff Unity Network and Unity Seats at sports events, proving that shared values are stronger than our differences. Link: https://www.us-united.org/ BALANCED NEWS & INFORMATIONOtherWeb - An AI-based platform that filters news without paywalls, clickbait, or junk, helping you access diverse, unbiased content. Link: https://otherweb.com/ VOTING REFORM & DEMOCRACYEqual Vote Coalition & STAR Voting - Advocating for voting methods that ensure every vote counts equally, eliminating wasted votes and strategic voting. Link: https://www.equal.vote/starFuture is Now Coalition (FiNC) - A grassroots movement working to restore democracy through transparency, accountability, and innovative technology while empowering citizens and transforming American political discourse. Link: https://futureis.org/ POLITICAL ENGAGEMENTIndependent Center - Resources for independent political thinking and civic engagement. Link: https://www.independentcenter.org/ GET DAILY NEWSText 844-406-INFO (844-406-4636) with code "purple" to receive quick, unbiased, factual news delivered to your phone every morning via Informed (https://informed.now) ALL LINKShttps://linktr.ee/purplepoliticalbreakdownThe Purple Political Breakdown is committed to fostering productive political dialogue that transcends partisan divides. We believe in the power of conversation, balanced information, and democratic participation to build a stronger society. Our mission: "Political solutions without political bias."Subscribe, rate, and share if you believe in purple politics - where we find common ground in the middle! Also if you want to be apart of the community and the conversation make sure to Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/ptPAsZtHC9

The state is clawing back more than $3-million dollars from a nearly $5 million grant it awarded Cleveland for a program that would help rid old houses of lead. The Ohio Department of Development administered the grant as part of the Lead Safe Ohio Program. It would pay up to $15,000 to remove old windows and doors, a major source of lead paint that chips and flakes and exposes occupants to lead poisoning. Lead can cause permanent neurological damage in children, and Cleveland has been working for years to remove lead from its older housing stock and the city's health director says there is actually promising news: Testing has shown for the second straight year a reduction in lead levels for kids. The story begins our discussion of the week's top news on the Friday “Sound of Ideas Reporters Roundtable.” Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne wants to take control of finances for the county sheriff's department as overtime costs there soar. The sheriff has said he'll sue if that happens. Cuyahoga County prosecutors argued before the Ohio Supreme Court on Feb.11 that a murder conviction is appropriate for the man who struck and killed Cleveland Johnny Tetrick as the firefighter was responding to an accident on I-90. Leander Bissell was convicted of murder, but an appeals court reduced it to involuntary manslaughter. Bissell struck Tetrick as he drove around stopped traffic at an accident scene. A federal judge yesterday denied the Trump administration's request to pause a ruling that allows Haitians in the U.S. under Temporary Protected Status to maintain that status. Thousands of Haitians with such protection live in Springfield. The administration's appeal continues. The Trump administration announced yesterday it was ending its immigration surge in Minneapolis. Border czar Tom Homan called Operation Metro Surge a success. Two U.S. citizens were killed, and widespread protests gripped the city. Homan credited coordination with local law enforcement as a factor in the operation's success. Protests continue across the country, including locally, where Thursday students at Cleveland Heights High School staged a long-planned walk out to show solidarity with immigrant families impacted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Many of those participating have direct ties to immigrant communities and want schools to be safe spaces. This week, Akron became the latest city to oppose proposed bills in the Ohio legislature that would require local police to help with federal immigration enforcement. The College of Wooster is cutting staff in response to shrinking enrollment. President Anne McCall announced that the school is laying off 22 non-faculty staff. It's almost time for public schools to submit their budget forecasts to the state for approval and the districts in Cleveland and Akron say they'll need to make significant cuts over the next several years, despite already going through consolidation and collecting more money from taxpayers with levies. More than half of the public school districts in Ohio, part of a coalition called Vouchers Hurt Ohio, are suing the state over how it funds schools, diverting money to vouchers for private schools. Lawmakers who approve of the vouchers say they allow families to have education choice. A new bill introduced in Columbus would allow the state to yank funding from districts that sue. Guests: -Abigail Bottar, Reporter, Ideastream Public Media -Conor Morris, Education Reporter, Ideastream Public Media -Karen Kasler, Statehouse News Bureau Chief, Ohio Public Radio/TV

Massachusetts vs. Akron College Basketball Pick Prediction by Tony T. UMASS vs. Akron Profiles UMASS at Akron 9PM ET— UMASS has a record of 15-10 with 6-6 in the MAC with road wins against Western Michigan and Buffalo. They lost on the road against Eastern Michigan, Ohio, Northern Illinois and Miami Ohio. Akron is 19-4 and 10-1 in the MAC with home wins against Eastern Michigan, Central Michigan, Ball St, Western Michigan, Toledo as well as Kent St.

Ohio vs. Miami Ohio College Basketball Pick Prediction by Tony T. Ohio vs. Miami Ohio Profiles Ohio at Miami Ohio 9PM ET—Ohio enters play at 13-12 and 7-5 in the MAC with road wins against Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan and Buffalo. They lost on the road against Toledo, Ball St and Kent St. Miami Ohio is 24-0 on the year along with 11-0 in the MAC with home wins against Akron, Western Michigan, Central Michigan, Buffalo, UMASS and Northern Illinois.

On this getaway Thursday edition of the program, we continue our Position Reviews on the offensive side of the ball with the running back room (21:32). You'll also hear an exclusive interview with University of Akron president RJ Nemer (48:06), get the guys' Mount Rushmore of sports movies (1:01:45), and get this week's Mailbag (1:20:35). Plus, play this week's edition of Thing or Not a Thing (39:16).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Housing a Human Right? The City of Akron, OH had a meeting about housing, and we discuss some of the details of their meeting, including how they believe that "People deserve housing whether they can afford it or not, whether they can maintain it or not". We also talk about property taxes and how you can dispute them if the values are too high. We also cover how to move up in socioeconomic class by 1.) Taking Responsibility, 2.) Accept things how they are (not how you wish they were or think they should be), and 3.) Think long-term. The government keeps forcing charity, but when they do it, there is a lot of waste, fraud, and abuse. Charity is best when it is local.  Join us as we tackle these large topics in this show! Sponsors: American Gold Exchange Our dealer for precious metals & the exclusive dealer of Real Power Family silver rounds. Get your first, or next bullion order from American Gold Exchange like we do. Tell them the Real Power Family sent you! Click on this link to get a FREE Starters Guide. Or Click Here to order our new Real Power Family silver rounds. 1 Troy Oz 99.99% Fine Silver Abolish Property Taxes in Ohio: www.AxOHTax.com  Get more information about abolishing all property taxes in Ohio. Our Links: www.RealPowerFamily.com Info@RealPowerFamily.com 833-Be-Do-Have (833-233-6428)

Listen to the archived services of Community Baptist Temple in Akron, OH

The sense of hearing is a finely tuned collaboration between physics and biology, transforming invisible sound waves into meaning, memory, and emotion. From the delicate mechanics of the middle ear to the neural pathways that help us localize danger, recognize voices, and enjoy music, hearing quietly shapes how we connect with the world. Yet it's also one of our most vulnerable senses—affected by aging, noise exposure, infection, and even cardiovascular health. How benign are ear pain and ringing? Is there a limit to how loud we should listen to music? And what can we do to protect this sense before silence becomes noticeable?In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Stacey Lim, AuD, PhD, CCC-A, an American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)-certified audiologist and Professor of Audiology.Dr. Lim received her BA in Communication Sciences and Disorders and German Language and Literature from Wooster College, her AuD (Doctor of Audiology) from the Northeast Ohio Au.D. Consortium at the University of Akron, and her PhD in Audiology from Kent State University. Currently, Dr. Lim is a Professor of Audiology at Central Michigan University, holds a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A) from ASHA, and is a researcher focused on cochlear implants and aural rehabilitation, informed by her personal experience of bilateral, profound sensorineural hearing loss since birth. Previously, Dr. Lim was a Fulbright Scholar at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, studying hearing loss in Germany, a co-Principal Investigator in March of Dimes research on cognitive and linguistic skills related to hearing loss, and the Chapter President at the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.Dr. Lim is also a co-curator of (dis)ABLED BEAUTY, a museum exhibition featuring creatively designed adaptive devices, assistive devices, and apparel for people with disabilities.Follow Friends of Franz Podcast: Website, Instagram, FacebookFollow Christian Franz (Host): Instagram, YouTube

In this episode of the Reformed Journal Podcast, the poetry edition, Rose Postma talks with Andy Stager about his poem “The Return of Appetite.” Andy is from Akron, Ohio, and has lived in South Carolina, Korea, Switzerland, and Colorado. He has a PhD in divinity and a DMin in the sacred art of writing. He has published poetry in Ekstasis, Fare Forward, Rejection Letters, Dust Poetry, and elsewhere. He is a fly fishing guide, a counseling psychology student, and a pastor residing in Denver with his family.

Saturday Morning Polkas is broadcast live from WZIP studios at The University of Akron every Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Eastern) with  Tracy, John, Fred, and Sue Ellen!

Listen to the archived services of Community Baptist Temple in Akron, OH

Daily Mass Readings and Reflection Daily Mass Readings and reflection for 2/07/26 from Deacon Andy Davis, from St Vincent DePaul Parish in Akron, Ohio

Shawn and Mitch are joined by, well just about everyone. Matt, Juan and Ty rejoin the group as the gang goes over the extremely active trade deadline, while keeping the tomfoolery to a minimum.

Today on Coast To Coast Hoops it is a simple podcast as there are over 150 games on the college basketball betting board for Saturday & Greg picks & analyzes EVERY one of them! Link To Greg's Spreadsheet of handicapped lines: https://vsin.com/college-basketball/greg-petersons-daily-college-basketball-lines/Greg's TikTok With Pickmas Pick Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregpetersonsports?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPodcast Highlights 3:37-Start of picks Wisconsin vs Indiana5:51-Picks & analysis for Louisville vs Wake Forest8:10-Picks & analysis for Arkansas vs Mississippi St10:15-Picks & analysis for Villanova vs Georgetown12:50-Picks & analysis for Syracuse vs Virginia15:20-Picks & analysis for Nebraska vs Rutgers17:55-Picks & analysis for Drexel vs Elon20:03-Picks & analysis for Temple vs East Carolina22:23-Picks & analysis for Massachusetts vs Coastal Carolina25;06-Picks & analysis for East Michigan vs Appalachian St27:26-Picks & analysis for Middle Tennessee vs Delaware29:53-Picks & analysis for Missouri vs South Carolina32:45-Picks & analysis for Oregon vs Purdue34:57-Picks & analysis for East Tennessee vs VMI37:16-Picks & analysis for Virginia Tech vs NC State39:48-Picks & analysis for Richmond vs Rhode Island42:37-Picks & analysis for Kansas St vs TCU45:06-Picks & analysis for Denver vs North Dakota47:05-Picks & analysis for Princeton vs Pennsylvania49:34-Picks & analysis for Miami vs Boston College51:46-Picks & analysis for Cleveland St vs IU Indy54:19-Picks & analysis for Baylor vs Iowa St56:11-Picks & analysis for Sacred Heart vs Manhattan58:37-Picks & analysis for Butler vs Marquette1:00:49-Picks & analysis for Cornell vs Columbia1:03:14-Picks & analysis for Detroit vs UW Green Bay1;05:28-Picks & analysis for St. Bonaventure vs Fordham1:07:26-Picks & analysis for Northern Illinois vs Georgia St1:09:53-Picks & analysis for George Washington vs Duquesne1:12:15-Picks & analysis for Missouri St vs Liberty1:14:15-Picks & analysis for Ole Miss vs Texas1:16:14-Picks & analysis for Omaha vs North Dakota St1:18:40-Picks & analysis for The Citadel vs Chattanooga1:20:39-Picks & analysis for Siena vs St. Peter's1:22:38-Picks & analysis for North Texas vs UT San Antonio1:24:41-Picks & analysis for Campbell vs North Carolina A&T1:26:58-Picks & analysis for Niagara vs Quinnipiac1:28:18-Picks & analysis for William & Mary vs Hampton1:30:32-Picks & analysis for Utah vs Kansas1:32:28-Picks & analysis for Kent St vs Southern Miss1:34:51-Picks & analysis for Florida International vs Western Kentucky1:36:57-Picks & analysis for La Salle vs St. Louis1:39:16-Picks & analysis for Sam Houston vs Louisiana Tech1:41:22-Picks & analysis for Bowling Green vs Arkansas St1:43:30-Picks & analysis for Ball St vs UL Monroe1:45:25-Picks & analysis for Oklahoma vs Vanderbilt1:47:31-Picks & analysis for SMU vs Pittsburgh1:49:20-Picks & analysis for Central Michigan vs Louisiana1:51:09-Picks & analysis for Eastern Illinois vs Tennessee Tech1:53:03-Picks & analysis for UC Riverside vs CS Northridge1:55:05-Picks & analysis for Alabama vs Auburn1:57:35-Picks & analysis for Buffalo vs South Alabama1:59:45-Picks & analysis for Northeastern vs Stony Brook2:02:01-Picks & analysis for Florida St vs Notre Dame2:03:46-Picks & analysis for Oklahoma St vs Arizona2:05:48-Picks & analysis for DePaul vs Providence2:07:46-Picks & analysis for Western Carolina vs Wofford2:09:50-Picks & analysis for St. Joseph's vs George Mason2:11:51-Picks & analysis for SIU Edwardsville vs Little Rock2:13:38-Picks & analysis for Miami OH vs Marshall2:16:08-Picks & analysis for Toledo vs James Madison2:18:10-Picks & analysis for Towson vs Hofstra2:20:07-Picks & analysis for UT Arlington vs Utah Valley2:22:07-Picks & analysis for Grand Canyon vs UNLV2:24:01-Picks & analysis for Morehead St vs UT Martin2:26:00-Picks & analysis for Western Illinois vs Tennessee St2:27:39-Picks & analysis for Robert Morris vs Youngstown St2:29:39-Picks & analysis for Southern Indiana vs SE Missouri St2:31:55-Picks & analysis for Western Michigan vs Texas St2:33:54-Picks & analysis for UW Milwaukee vs Northern Kentucky2:35:53-Picks & analysis for Cal Poly vs UC Davis2:37:50-Picks & analysis for Harvard vs Dartmouth2:39:43-Picks & analysis for Kennesaw St vs Jacksonville St2:41:53-Picks & analysis for Oregon St vs Gonzaga2:43:50-Picks & analysis for Georgia vs LSU2:45:36-Picks & analysis for Seton Hall vs Crieghton2:47:35-Picks & analysis for South Dakota vs South Dakota St2:49:32-Picks & analysis for Northern Colorado vs Idaho St2:51:41-Picks & analysis for Mercer vs Samford2:53:44-Picks & analysis for Idaho vs Montana2:55:39-Picks & analysis for Santa Clara vs Washington St2:57:56-Picks & analysis for Akron vs Troy3:00:24-Picks & analysis for Duke vs North Carolina3:02:26-Picks & analysis for Merrimack vs Rider3:03:55-Picks & analysis for CS Bakersfield vs CS Fullerton3:06:15-Picks & analysis for Ohio vs Old Dominion3:08:13-Picks & analysis for Marist vs Fairfield3:09:57-Picks & analysis for Mount St. Mary's vs Iona3:11:38-Picks & analysis for Fort Wayne vs Wright St3:13:35-Picks & analysis for Eastern Washington vs Montana St3:15:25-Picks & analysis for Pacific vs Pepperdine3:17:20-Picks & analysis for Utah St vs Wyoming3:19:21-Picks & analysis for Abilene Christian vs Cal Baptist3:20:48-Picks & analysis for Oral Roberts vs St. Thomas3:22:56-Picks & analysis for Georgia Tech vs Stanford3:25:02-Picks & analysis for Clemson vs California3:26:45-Picks & analysis for Illinois vs Michigan St3:28:14-Picks & analysis for Seattle vs Portland3:30:08-Picks & analysis for San Diego St vs Air Force3:31:42-Picks & analysis for Tennessee vs Kentucky3:33:28-Picks & analysis for Florida vs Texas A&M3:35:11-Picks & analysis for Tarleton St vs Southern Utah3:37:20-Picks & analysis for San Jose St vs Colorado St3:39:28-Picks & analysis for San Diego vs Loyola Marymount3:41:41-Picks & analysis for Northern Arizona vs Weber St3:43:43-Picks & analysis for UC Irvine vs UC Santa Barbara3:45:41-Picks & analysis for New Mexico St vs UTEP3:47:35-Picks & analysis for Arizona St vs Colorado3:49:00-Picks & analysis for Portland St vs Sacramento St3:50:48-Picks & analysis for Boise St vs New Mexico3:52:36-Picks & analysis for Fresno St vs Nevada3:54:36-Picks & analysis for Washington vs UCLA3:56:24-Picks & analysis for Houston vs BYU3:58:16-Picks & analysis for San Francisco vs St. Mary's4:00:08-Picks & analysis for UC San Diego vs Hawaii4:04:37-Start of extra games Lafayette vs Army4:06:23-Picks & analysis for Loyola MD vs Boston U4:08:20-Picks & analysis for Wagner vs Central Connecticut4:10:18-Picks & analysis for Chicago St vs New Haven4:11:58-Picks & analysis for St. Francis PA vs Le Moyne4:13:59-Picks & analysis for Florida Gulf Coast vs Bellarmine4:15:41-Picks & analysis for Charleston Southern vs USC Upstate4:17:39-Picks & analysis for Lehigh vs Holy Cross4:19:38-Picks & analysis for Jacksonville vs West Georgia4:21:19-Picks & analysis for New Hampshire vs Vermont4:23:15-Picks & analysis for Longwood vs Winthrop4:25:00-Picks & analysis for Gardner Webb vs Presbyterian4:26:37-Picks & analysis for North Florida vs Queens NC4:28:30-Picks & analysis for Mercyhurst vs Fairleigh Dickinson4:30:09-Picks & analysis for Stonehill vs Long Island4:31:59-Picks & analysis for South Carolina St vs Howard4:33:53-Picks & analysis for Maryland Eastern Shore vs Morgan St4:35:43-Picks & analysis for American vs Navy4:37:26-Picks & analysis for Texas A&M CC vs Nicholls4:39:06-Picks & analysis for Maine vs Bryant4:40:34-Picks & analysis for Binghamton vs NJIT4:42:23-Picks & analysis for Houston Christian vs SE Louisiana4:44:16-Picks & analysis for Delaware St vs Coppin St4:46:18-Picks & analysis for NC Central vs Norfolk St4:48:06-Picks & analysis for Incarnate Word vs McNeese4:49:41-Picks & analysis for Colgate vs Bucknell4:51:02-Picks & analysis for North Alabama vs Austin Peay4:52:47-Picks & analysis for Alabama St vs Grambling4:54:36-Picks & analysis for Central Arkansas vs Lipscomb4:56:27-Picks & analysis for Stetons vs East Kentucky4:58:19-Picks & analysis for Prairie View vs Bethune Cookman4:59:47-Picks & analysis for UT Rio Grande vs New Orleans5:01:47-Picks & analysis for Jackson St vs Mississippi Valley St5:03:28-Picks & analysis for Northwestern St vs East Texas A&M5:05:07-Picks & analysis for Lamar vs Stephen F Austin5:06:59-Picks & analysis for Texas Southern vs Florida A&m5:08:53-Picks & analysis for Alabama A&M vs Southern5:10:45-Picks & analysis for Alcorn St vs Arkansas Pine Bluff5:13:47-Picks & analysis for Radford vs High Point5:15:55-Picks & analysis for UMass Lowell vs Albany Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Daily Mass Readings and Reflection Daily Mass Readings and reflection for 2/06/26 from Deacon Andy Davis, from St Vincent DePaul Parish in Akron, Ohio

Springfield, near Dayton, is on edge after a federal judge in Washington, D.C., this week blocked the Trump administration's attempt to end temporary protected status for about 15,000 Haitian immigrants in the area. The ruling is expected to be appealed. How long will the reprieve last? And will a surge in federal immigration enforcement follow? We will begin Friday's “Sound of Ideas Reporters Roundtable” with a discussion in how officials are responding to reports of a potential immigration enforcement surge, and what residents are doing to prepare for the worse. Former Cuyahoga County Domestic Relations Court Judge Leslie Ann Celebrezze pleaded guilty to a felony count of tampering with records, acknowledging she steered a divorce case to her own docket and made it appear the assignment was random. She then appointed a close friend as a receiver, a role that had earned the friend hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years. The bribery trial of two top FirstEnergy executives began in Akron. In opening statements, defense attorneys argued that payments made to the state's top utilities regulator were legitimate business expenses and portrayed the regulator — who later died by suicide — as a corrupt official who stole the money. Cleveland will take a new approach to responding to mental health crises, one that does not involve police, after City Council passed Tanisha's Law. And the Cavaliers shaved three players in recent trades and added a new beard. Guests: - Josh Boose, Supervising Producer - Newscasts, Ideastream Public Media - Abbey Marshall, Reporter/Producer, Ideastream Public Media - Karen Kasler, Statehouse News Bureau Chief, Ohio Public Radio/TV

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we're talking to Mike Bobinski, executive vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics at Purdue University.  Mike has been at Purdue for the last 10 years and has worked in college athletics for more than 40 years, with previous stops at Georgia Tech, Xavier University, the University of Akron and the U.S. Naval Academy. So it's no surprise that during his tenure, he's seen massive changes within the NCAA. He also has extensive knowledge of how Purdue is adapting in this modern era of name, image and likeness — or NIL — and licensing. And he dives into all things Purdue Athletics, including recent wins, future growth, innovation and so much more!  In this episode, you will:   Learn more about Purdue's journey with NIL, the House v. NCAA settlement from 2025, and what development programs and recruitment strategies the athletics department is utilizing to recruit and cultivate well-rounded student-athletes and become nationally competitive   Discover more about Purdue's Student-Athlete Development program and how it's setting up Boilermakers to navigate the branding and financial considerations of NIL and grow personally and professionally  Hear about Purdue's recent sports successes, including men's basketball, men's and women's golf, softball, volleyball, and diving, as well as how various coaches' leadership styles exemplify the university's ethos   Gain knowledge about how Purdue uses cutting-edge health and wellness technology and AI to help its student-athletes perform more efficiently   Learn why passionate Boilermaker fans inspire and motivate Mike in his role every day  Boilermaker fans — this episode is for you! Get a special sneak peek into all the exciting things going on with Purdue Athletics from the foremost leader and expert.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daily Mass Readings and Reflection Daily Mass Readings and reflection for 2/05/26 from Deacon Andy Davis, from St Vincent DePaul Parish in Akron, Ohio

Listen to the archived services of Community Baptist Temple in Akron, OH

Share a commentA street sermon in Akron. An attic prayer. And a life that wouldn't make peace with a low view of God. We follow A.W. Tozer's journey from a teenage conversion to a ministry that challenged the church to recover holiness, embrace lordship, and set our minds on things above. Drawing a line from Peter's invitation at Pentecost to Colossians 3, we explore why a towering vision of Christ changes everything—from the way we worship to how we preach and live.I share Tozer's fiercest insights in his own words: why entertainment can't sustain a church, how “motion” often mimics growth, and what true exposition aims to do—produce moral action, not mere information. We also talk about the work behind The Pursuit of God and the need to behold the majesty of the One who sits enthroned, who calls the stars by name, and never learns because He already knows all things. This isn't a call to be louder; it's a call to be deeper.But the story isn't airbrushed. We reckon with Tozer's blind spots at home—the distance, the costs of relentless focus—and what that teaches us about holding a high view of God alongside a practiced love for people. If you've felt the ache for more than spiritual gadgets and clever slogans, consider this your invitation: raise your gaze, expand your heart, and let truth lead to action.If this conversation stirred you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review with one way you plan to set your mind on things above this week.Support the showStephen's latest book, The Disciples Prayer, is available now. https://www.wisdomonline.org/store/view/the-disciples-prayer-hardback

Share a commentA street sermon in Akron. An attic prayer. And a life that wouldn't make peace with a low view of God. We follow A.W. Tozer's journey from a teenage conversion to a ministry that challenged the church to recover holiness, embrace lordship, and set our minds on things above. Drawing a line from Peter's invitation at Pentecost to Colossians 3, we explore why a towering vision of Christ changes everything—from the way we worship to how we preach and live.I share Tozer's fiercest insights in his own words: why entertainment can't sustain a church, how “motion” often mimics growth, and what true exposition aims to do—produce moral action, not mere information. We also talk about the work behind The Pursuit of God and the need to behold the majesty of the One who sits enthroned, who calls the stars by name, and never learns because He already knows all things. This isn't a call to be louder; it's a call to be deeper.But the story isn't airbrushed. We reckon with Tozer's blind spots at home—the distance, the costs of relentless focus—and what that teaches us about holding a high view of God alongside a practiced love for people. If you've felt the ache for more than spiritual gadgets and clever slogans, consider this your invitation: raise your gaze, expand your heart, and let truth lead to action.If this conversation stirred you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review with one way you plan to set your mind on things above this week.Support the showStephen's latest book, The Disciples Prayer, is available now. https://www.wisdomonline.org/store/view/the-disciples-prayer-hardback

Daily Mass Readings and Reflection Daily Mass Readings and reflection for 2/04/26 from Deacon Andy Davis, from St Vincent DePaul Parish in Akron, Ohio

In tonight's dead letter… Scott and Forrest explore the intersection of the safety of the suburbs and the primeval woods of the greater Akron area. Long before "Ohio" became modern slang for the weird, it was already earning that reputation through sightings of glowing red eyes that radiated their own light, but if you listen to Astonishing Legends, you already know that. Michael's account details a terrifying standoff where when he was only 5 years old, he and his sister found themselves locked in the sanctuary of a childhood bedroom with something peering at them from outside. Reference LinksSmall Town MonstersVillage of Mogador - Official HistoryMinerva Monster - Encyclopedia ArcticaThe Ohio Valley UFO Flap of 1973Mogador, Ohio - WikipediaWe're looking for more stories! Send your Dead Letter to deadletteroffice@astonishinglegends.com!

Daily Mass Readings and Reflection Daily Mass Readings and reflection for 2/03/26 from Deacon Andy Davis, from St Vincent DePaul Parish in Akron, Ohio

Whether you're single, married, or simply navigating the cultural noise around sex and identity, this episode will challenge and encourage you to see sexuality through the lens of God's redemptive love. This week, Barb is joined by Dr. Juli Slattery, author of Surrendered Sexuality, for an honest and hope-filled conversation about faith, intimacy, shame, and identity. Juli shares how our sexuality isn't about self-discovery—it's about understanding God's love—and how true transformation begins when we stop trying to fix ourselves and start surrendering our hearts to Him.   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE Connect with Dr. Juli on Instagram Connect with Dr. Juli on Facebook Surrendered Sexuality: How Knowing Jesus Changes...Everything Visit Dr. Juli's Website   ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUEST Dr. Juli Slattery is the president and cofounder of Authentic Intimacy, a ministry helping people make sense of God and sexuality. She is the host of the weekly podcast Java with Juli. She has authored or coauthored fourteen books, including God, Sex, and Your Marriage, Rethinking Sexuality, and 25 Questions You're Afraid to Ask about Love, Sex, and Intimacy. Juli is a member of the board of trustees of Moody Bible Institute. She and her husband, Mike, have three grown sons and live in Akron, Ohio.

Daily Mass Readings and Reflection Daily Mass Readings and reflection for 2/02/26 from Deacon Andy Davis, from St Vincent DePaul Parish in Akron, Ohio

Daily Mass Readings and Reflection Daily Mass Readings and reflection for 2/01/26 from Deacon Andy Davis, from St Vincent DePaul Parish in Akron, Ohio