Podcasts about cedar hills

15-year-old Couita and her family move into a rental house in Cedar Hills, Texas. As soon as her Dad leaves on a work trip, a stranger moves in to keep them company.Thanks to, Couita Nucosse, for sharing your story with Spooked.Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Nicholas Marks, artwork by Teo Ducot.Watch and listen to Spooked... you can subscribe on YouTube for our scary stories.

Hosts: Maura Carabello & Taylor Morgan Proposition 11 is on the ballot in Utah County right now; it would create a new school district for the cities of Alpine, American Fork, Cedar Hills, Highland, Lehi, and parts of Draper. The idea isn’t necessarily new, but several cities have pushed this idea back to the forefront of folks’ minds. Sarah Beeson, Member of the Alpine School District Board of Education opposes Proposition 11 and joins the program to explain her stance.

Hosts: Maura Carabello & Taylor Morgan Appeals court rules on mail-in ballot ‘grace period’More than 20 states around the country accept mail-in ballots after Election Day, so long as it was postmarked before on or Election Day. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that the ‘grace period’ shouldn’t be allowed, siding with the Republican Party, which brought forth the earlier suit. What could this ruling mean for voters in Utah – if anything at all? The KSL at Night hosts break it down. Major newspapers withhold presidential endorsementsThe Washington Post and Los Angeles Times have both decided to withhold endorsing any presidential candidate this election cycle. It goes against what they’ve done for many, many previous presidential races. The reasons for the lack of endorsement varies between the two publications, but the effect and outrage from many is the same. Does it actually matter for media organizations to endorse a candidate? Are conspiracy theories affecting voter turnout in Salt Lake County?There’s been a resurgence in conspiracy theories around the election this year, especially as it relates to mail-in voting and voting machines. The bogus accusations are leading to harassment against election officials and workers, plus it’s affecting rates of early voting. How could these conspiracy theories be affecting early voter turnout? How about here in Salt Lake County? The KSL at Night hosts discuss. Examining the role of money in local campaigns: Do ‘deep pockets’ still matter?We all know that national elections require a lot of money in order to have a chance at success. But what about on a smaller scale in local elections? Do ‘deep pockets’ matter in those smaller races? KSL at Night hosts Maura Carabello and Taylor Morgan share their thoughts – using their years of experience – and draw a line between races that need lots of money and those that don’t. Utah County Proposition 11: An opposer’s view of dissolving Alpine School DistrictProposition 11 is on the ballot in Utah County right now; it would create a new school district for the cities of Alpine, American Fork, Cedar Hills, Highland, Lehi, and parts of Draper. The idea isn’t necessarily new, but several cities have pushed this idea back to the forefront of folks’ minds. Sarah Beeson, Member of the Alpine School District Board of Education opposes Proposition 11 and joins the program to explain her stance. Utah County Proposition 14: An opposer’s view of dissolving Alpine School DistrictAnother proposition in Utah County would create another school district for the more western cities in the county: Cedar Fort, Eagle Mountain, Fairfield, and Saratoga Springs. Proposition 14 would also dissolve the Alpine School District and create a new district for the fastest-growing part of Utah County. Mark Whitaker, Secondary Director of Curriculum with Alpine School District opposes Proposition 14 and joins the program to share his view of the issue. Meet the candidate: Steve Van Wagoner for Weber County Commission CVoters in Weber County have the opportunity to select their next County Commissioner for Seat C. They either choose the incumbent, or one of two challengers. Steven Van Wagoner is the Democratic candidate for Weber County Commission Seat C. He joins us in the studio to talk about his background and the issues most important to him. Enrollment at Utah’s public schools on a downward trendThe number of students enrolled in Utah’s public education system is on the decline. In fact, the decrease from 2023 to 2024 is the largest overall decrease since 2015. What’s affecting this trend? The KSL at Night hosts discuss how fertility rates and in-migration is impacting school enrollment in the Beehive State.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Greg Skordas Proposition 11 is on the ballot in Utah County right now; it would create a new school district for the cities of Alpine, American Fork, Cedar Hills, Highland, Lehi, and parts of Draper. The idea isn’t necessarily new, but several cities have pushed this idea back to the forefront of folks’ minds. Nicki Brammer, President of the Best School Districts’ Fund supports Proposition 11 and joins the program to explain her stance.

Hosts: Leah Murray & Greg Skordas Two Lymans drop out of gubernatorial race due to lawsuit from other LymanIt’s been one of the hot-button issues surrounding Utah’s gubernatorial race this election cycle: Lyman/Clawson vs. Lyman/Lyman. Both made the ballots as write-in candidates, and it sparked disagreement and controversy because of the identical last names. Lyman/Clawson sued Lyman/Lyman, and the latter has now withdrawn from the race. We discuss the legal and political parts of this new development. Abortion, transgender rights, education take center stage in CD-4 debateIncumbent Republican Representative Burgess Owens and Democratic challenger Katrina Fallick-Wang took to the debate stage last night as they try to woo voters in Utah’s 4th Congressional District. While they shared agreements on things like cutting spending and fixing immigration, they had stark differences on things like abortion, transgender students in sports, and education. We discuss their positions. Pres. Biden apologizes for 150+ years of sending indigenous children to boarding schoolsSpeaking in Arizona today, President Biden officially apologized – on behalf of the United States – for more than 150 years of policy that separated Native American children from their families and sent them to boarding schools. It comes following investigations showing roughly 1,000 indigenous children died at these schools. We hear what Pres. Biden had to say during his apology. Examining the celebrity endorsements of Trump and HarrisThe list of celebrity endorsements for both candidates have grown, but the kinds of celebrities endorsing former President Trump differs pretty starkly from the celebrities endorsing Vice President Harris. Why might this be? The KSL at Night hosts spend a few minutes having a political science discussion. Utah County Proposition 11: A supporter’s view of dissolving Alpine School DistrictProposition 11 is on the ballot in Utah County right now; it would create a new school district for the cities of Alpine, American Fork, Cedar Hills, Highland, Lehi, and parts of Draper. The idea isn’t necessarily new, but several cities have pushed this idea back to the forefront of folks’ minds. Nicki Brammer, President of the Best School Districts’ Fund supports Proposition 11 and joins the program to explain her stance. Utah County Proposition 14: A supporter’s view of dissolving Alpine School DistrictAnother proposition in Utah County would create another school district for the more western cities in the county: Cedar Fort, Eagle Mountain, Fairfield, and Saratoga Springs. Proposition 14 would also dissolve the Alpine School District and create a new district for the fastest-growing part of Utah County. Julie King, Member of the Alpine School District Board of Education supports Proposition 14 and joins the program to share her view of the issue. Demographics and their relationship to politicsDemographics play heavily into politics. Whether it’s the age of the voter – or the age of the candidate – there’s often lots of discussion on how an age affects a person’s vote or ability to run. And then there’s geography – our country is split up into states, counties, districts, etc. How does that affect politics? KSL at Night hosts Leah Murray and Greg Skordas share their thoughts. ‘Why is everything so political nowadays?’You’ve probably heard the question – or even asked it yourself: ‘why is everything so political nowadays?’ Has it always been like this? Yes and no. According to Weber State University political science professor Leah Murray, everything is political whether or not you want it to be. We finish off the week with a deep discussion on the political influences and nature of everything in life.

Welcome to The KSL Greenhouse Show! Join hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes as they talk all things plants, tackle your toughest gardening questions, and offer tips that can help you maintain a beautiful yard. Listen every Saturday from 8am to 11am at 102.7 FM, 1160 AM, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at @kslgreenhouse. Happy planting! #KSLGreenhouse    10:05  Feature: Summer Leaf Scorch  10:20  How do I prune honey berries? How do I correctly plant the Lily of the valley? Does my Ponderosa pine need to be treated if it’s been infected by the sequoia pitch moth? What could be the reason why the canopy of my honey locust tree is less dense this year than it was last year? What type of ornamental grasses do well in Cedar Hills? Why do my Polana raspberries look small and have white kernels in them? Why are the tips of my tomato plants splitting? Can I prune out the non-fruit-bearing stalks to have more growth on my tomatoes? Are my Yukon Gold potatoes still growing if they’re about 3 feet tall?  10:35  Why is my summer squash full of foliage and blossoms but with no squash? Is the Navajo Globe Willow good or bad? Why does my Lindon tree drop seeds? What is a solution for patches of barren spots in my lawn? Why are the leaves on my burning bush turning brown and white? Why does the same spot on my lawn keep dying every year? Is it too late to plant a ground cover that’s low and wide?   10:50  When and how should I divide irises? Will an Eastern redbud tree do well in Utah? What should I be aware of before doing a chip drop? Is kudzu edible or good to eat? 

Emily Pinegar, owner of Salon M, joins Mary Crafts to discuss the importance of creating a safe space for women in the beauty industry. Emily shares her insights on the personal choice behind beauty routines, the evolving dynamics of salon environments, and the significance of creating safe places for customers and stylists. The conversation touches upon the healing journey of the stylists, including Emily's own, as they overcome personal challenges and share experiences with their clients. The salon's role as a place of solace and community becomes a focal point, highlighting the importance of empathy and trust in the beauty industry. ABOUT EMILY: Emily Pinegar is an accomplished business owner with over thirty years of experience in the beauty industry. A passionate entrepreneur, Emily is the owner of Salon M and Suites in Cedar Hills, a salon known for its unique approach to offering both traditional salon services and private suite experiences. Emily champions a work environment that provides a safe and supportive space, not just for clients, but for stylists as well. Beyond beauty, Emily has taken a stance on personal growth and healing, making her salon more than just a place for physical transformation, but also a sanctuary for emotional support   Learn More  About Salon M: https://salonmsuites.com/   Get Mary's New Book Today! https://marycraftsinc.com/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crafting-a-meaningful-life-with-mary-crafts/id1336191892 Follow Mary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marycrafts Follow Mary On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mary.crafts4 #crafting a meaningful life, #gratitude practices  

In this episode of Ask The Color Expert,  I'm chatting with Emily Pinegar about her passion for educating the next generation of stylists through apprenticeship.  ‌ Emily is the owner of Salon M + Suites, a female business owner with 32 years of hair designing experience, and has recently opened her salon this past March in Cedar Hills.  She owns the salon, works as a hairstylist, and is also a hair educator, which makes her stand out. She offers an apprenticeship program where she teaches students one-on-one in an intimate setting so that they can skip the beauty school process and go straight to the salon floor after the apprenticeship with Emily.  Emily also offers five rentable suites within her salon for local businesses to operate out of. She is extremely passionate about her team, her local community, and the hair industry as a whole. As a mom, entrepreneur, and lead stylist in the salon, Emily is always hustling and busy. She can speak to anything under the umbrella of motherhood, owning and starting a business, and beauty in the hair space! You can find out more about my guest at https://www.instagram.com/salonmandsuites/  Want to keep up to date with all things hair color? Join the community here: https://www.expertcolorsolutions.com or @expertcolorsolutions on Instagram. ‌ And don't forget to review this podcast - it helps others find me, and means I can help even more incredible stylists transform into expert colorists! ‌ PS - want to send in a question for one of my episodes?  Here's how: Just write a review with your question!

In this episode of Ask The Color Expert,  I'm chatting with Emily Pinegar about her passion for educating the next generation of stylists through apprenticeship. ‌Emily is the owner of  Salon M + Suites, a female business owner with 32 years of hair designing experience, and has recently opened her salon this past March in Cedar Hills.  She owns the salon, works as a hairstylist, and is also a hair educator, which makes her stand out. She offers an apprenticeship program where she teaches students one-on-one in an intimate setting so that they can skip the beauty school process and go straight to the salon floor after the apprenticeship with Emily. Emily also offers five rentable suites within her salon for local businesses to operate out of. She is extremely passionate about her team, her local community, and the hair industry as a whole.As a mom, entrepreneur, and lead stylist in the salon, Emily is always hustling and busy. She can speak to anything under the umbrella of motherhood, owning and starting a business, and beauty in the hair space!You can find out more about my guest at https://www.instagram.com/salonmandsuites/ Want to keep up to date with all things hair color? Join the community here: https://www.expertcolorsolutions.com or @expertcolorsolutions on Instagram.‌And don't forget to review this podcast - it helps others find me, and means I can help even more incredible stylists transform into expert colorists!‌PS - want to send in a question for one of my episodes? Here's how: Just write a review with your question!

Princess reports on a single-car crash on Blanding Blvd. late last night, that left one person dead, another injured, and power out in the Cedar Hills area.

Juan Carlos Gonzalez is the Metro Councilor for District 4 (which includes parts of Beaverton, Bethany, Aloha, Bonny Slope, Raleigh Hills, West Slope, Cedar Mill and Cedar Hills, Hillsboro, Cornelius and Forest Grove). When he was sworn in, he made history as the youngest and first elected Latino Metro Councilor in the history of Metro.   Juan brings an interesting and thoughtful perspective to complex questions: in this episode, we cover land use planning, equity in decision making, semiconductors, housing supply, and transportation infrastructure. We also cover sports and the role of athletics and outdoor recreation in Oregon's economy. We enjoyed chatting with Juan because he's transparent in how he thinks about challenging questions and acknowledges tradeoffs inherent in public policy.   To learn more about Juan, find him on social media or at Metro.

From all of us at Cedar Hills, Merry Christmas! Thank you for tuning in! Enjoy this special Christmas Eve service.A Weary World Rejoices: Glory to God in the HighestPastor Kent LandhuisEnjoy this special song our worship leader wrote to go with this message:"Glory (The Angels' Song)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUR4nVtHLfsSupport the show________________________________FACEBOOK @cedarhillscommunitychurchINSTAGRAM @cedarhillscrTWITTER @cedarhillscrWEB www.cedarhillscr.org

9:05 - Split Congress It's beginning to look a lot like… divided government. Democrats have won the Senate and Republicans are a seat away from winning the House. We unpack what the GOP House will be focused on (Spoiler alert: investigations into President Biden) and what legislation might actually make it in the newly split Congress.   9:20 - Child Tax Credit/Markets Months ago, Senator Romney's “Family Security Act 2.0” stalled in Congress because Democrats disagreed with some key provisions. Does his proposed child tax credit have legs now that Republicans will likely have the House? What about Biden's agenda of free community college and Pre-K? Shane Stewart, DMBA Certified Financial Planner, discusses what will happen in the new Congress.   9:35 - Poland Missile/ABC News On Tuesday, a Russian-made missile killed two Polish persons on NATO soil.The Polish President called it an “unfortunate accident” and President Biden said it was unlikely the missile was fired from Russia. ABC News reporter Alex Presha calls in to discuss the threat level this “accident” poses for direct NATO involvement in the Ukraine war.    9:50 - Trump announcement To no one's surprise, former President Donald Trump has announced a third run for the Oval Office. We take a look at headlines around the country to gauge the national response. Ivanka Trump made a surprising statement on her future involvement in the campaign and others argue the now-Trumpist Republican party has weakened Trump's 2024 chances.    10:05 - 10:20 - Orem/Alpine The results are in, and Orem city will be sticking with Alpine School District after all. Alpine is the largest district in Utah with a whopping 82,000 students and cities ranging from American Fork to Cedar Hills. Orem Council PTA President Julie Walker explains why she is glad the measure to give Orem its own school district failed. Callers from Eagle Mountain and Orem give their own views.    10:35 - Home buyer incentives Home buyers could get incentives from some builders. The home buying market overall looks brighter, with 30 year mortgage rates dropping to 6.94% and 15 year rates dropping to 6.24%. Jed Nilson, President of Nilson Homes and 2023 President of Utah Association of Realtors, joins the show to give a great home buying tip--freezing your credit.  10:50 - Artemis Launch 3…2...1…Launch! The biggest rocket ever left Earth this morning. NASA's Artemis I is a test drive for later missions that will send satellites to space and a permanent base to the moon. Len Thomas, podcast host of Skywatcher Leo T, talks to us about why this mission matters to everyday Americans and whether this is a dry run for a base on Mars.    11:05 - Split congress Here's a hot take: GOP control of the House of Representatives is a blessing for President Biden. That's the opinion of Inside Sources host Boyd Matheson, who joins the show to discuss the gift of gridlock.    11:20 - Tech Layoffs hit hard Silicon Valley's labor force has just received a huge slash--More than 24,000 workers in 72 companies lost their jobs this month. That adds to a  total of 120,000 tech jobs lost this year" according to NPR. Justin Williams Director of Unemployment Division    11:35 - Setting boundaries with addiction 34 year old Aaron Carter passed away earlier this month after lifelong struggles with addiction and mental health concerns. The official cause of death has yet to be determined, though police reportedly found multiple cans of compressed air as well as bottles of prescription pills at the scene. Dr. Elizabeth Howell, Professor of Psychiatry at Huntsman Mental Health Institute, discusses the nuances of such a difficult topic.   11:50 - A shocking CA accident and a divided Congress There's going to be a divided Congress, and probably a new speaker. The GOP just nominated Kevin McCarthy as their speaker by a margin of 188-31. ABC News Reporter Alex Stone covers the breaking news of an SUV plowing into 22 police cadets in California. Rep Chris Stewart joins Dave and Debbie to talk about the split congress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The results are in, and Orem city will be sticking with Alpine School District after all. Alpine is the largest district in Utah with a whopping 82,000 students and cities ranging from American Fork to Cedar Hills. Orem Council PTA President Julie Walker explains why she is glad the measure to give Orem its own school district failed. Callers from Eagle Mountain and Orem give their own views. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For all my friends that live in Texas I will be at Cedar Hills, on September 16, registrations are still open! I hope to see you there, here is the link for that: https://ladies-night-reign-trinity-church-of-the-assemblies-of-god-1.pushpayevents.com/booking/attendees/new Today I want to talk about winning in our everyday in the area of health. I am not someone who is naturally bent to take vitamins or workout, I actually have to be super intentional about it. So today I want to share some tips and tricks that I do that has helped me lose the weight I wanted, become healthier and have more energy. I took a huge turn 2 years ago on my health and I'm not trying to be thin, I'm trying to be strong. I hope this episode encourages you, I want you to be the best version of yourself that God has called you to be. Take realistic steps, don't set your goal too high, but so things daily that will help you have wins! Don't miss out on this 10 everyday wins series, by subscribing to our Home with Havilah podcast. Thanks so much for tuning in today! Make sure to share this podcast with your friends and stay tuned for the rest of our summer series! Learn more and connect with Havilah: + http://havilahcunnington.com + http://truthtotable.com + http://thetruthacademy.com

This week we recognized Get to Know Your Customers Day, and what better way to support our customers and members than by hosting a Walmart Wellness Day at over 4,600 pharmacy locations. Bo's Impossible Question of the Day asked: This sweet treat which people love to eat, takes less than 10 minutes to make. What is it? In Great Scott, we were reminded that on this date in 1996, the Chicago Bulls won a record of 72 games in a season, with a team that consisted of Michael Jordan, Dennis Rodman and Scottie Pippen. Getting a slam dunk on the show this morning was Alita from Store 4689 in Cedar Hills, Utah, as our Associate Caller of the Day. Alita gave a shoutout to Coach Ashley. Sarah from Store 5352 in Batavia, Illinois, called and gave a shoutout to all the associates working hard, and Tasha from Store 3284 in Arlington, Texas, gave a shoutout to her store prepping for inventory. Listen in to hear more great shoutouts!

Jim Ericson of FamilySearch knows a little something about marketing and family history. And while it might seem like an odd marriage of interests, he's turned it into a successful career dedicated to helping people connect to their families.After receiving his MBA, Jim's professional career started at Ancestry in 1998, where he managed Ancestry's family tree products and led marketing efforts to grow their new subscription service from 20,000 subscriptions to more than one million within three years. Since leaving Ancestry in 2001, he also led marketing efforts for two family history startup companies, OneGreatFamily and FamilyLink, before joining FamilySearch in 2010.Originally hired to increase awareness of FamilySearch Indexing, Jim has enjoyed various marketing roles at FamilySearch and now manages the marketing efforts in Europe and North America. Jim currently resides in Cedar Hills, Utah with his wife, Kelly. They have five children.Learn more about the 1950 Census.Learn more about FamilySearch.Follow the FamilySearch blog.Follow Jason on Facebook.Follow Jason on Instagram.Visit Jason's web site.Learn more about Even the Dog Knows.Have one more moment? We love ratings and reviews! It takes just a second, but makes a big difference.Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts.Follow, rate, and review on Audible.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!

Cedar Hills Hospital Military Program Dear Military Service Member, Family Member or Veteran: I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you as our guest to The Military Program at Cedar Hills Hospital, a part of the Patriot Support Programs at Universal Health Services. Since 2009, The Military Program at Cedar Hills Hospital has provided care to hundreds of service members, family members and Veterans. As you become involved in your treatment program, we are very interested in your feedback about how well we are meeting your needs. In light of this objective, we will ask you to complete a Patient Satisfaction Survey at the end of your stay. The information you provide is carefully reviewed and analyzed for incorporation into the performance improvement activities of the hospital and outpatient services. It is the policy of The Military Program to explain at the time of admission the patient advocacy policy and procedure to the patient and their families and/or significant others. Please be advised, if you are an active duty service member, your Commander will be involved in weekly communication during your treatment. Additionally, we will ask you to provide written consent to release information about your treatment to family members and friends. We welcome you and trust you will find a health, hope and recovery at The Military Program at Cedar Hills Hospital. Respectfully, Mario Bolivar, Jr., LCSW Director

Nathan's story was enlightening and give great insights into what many of our youth are facing in Middle School and Highschool! Here is a little more about Nathan.My name is Nathan Jackman, I'm from Cedar Hills, UT, and I just recently returned from serving in a mission in San Antonio, TX.  I'm currently studying commercial music at UVU and I love all things music.  Apart from music, I like the outdoors and helping others see their value and purpose in their life.  I have a firm testimony of repentance, and I know that everyone has the power within them to make their way on the path to our Heavenly Father.Reach out to us at Hayden@istandatthedoor.com

I live in Cedar Hills, UT and today it's raining. I'm glad. We need the water. I also love the sun. I'm so grateful I've learned how to control the weather in my home.

I live in Cedar Hills, UT and today it's raining. I'm glad. We need the water. I also love the sun. I'm so grateful I've learned how to control the weather in my home.

SONGS OF SECURITYPsalm 125Steve PooleTHEME What does our security in God in look like?OUTLINE1. The TRUTH is we ARE secure in God• Sometimes our feelings don't match the truth of Scripture.• We must submit out feelings to the truth.• God's Word is the ultimate authority, not our feelings.2. Emotional roller coaster does NOT invalidate our security in God• We are established ‘like Mount Zion' (Psalm 125:1)• Scepter of Wickedness/Rod (Psalm 125:3)• Isaiah 10:24-253. Defeat does NOT invalidate our security in God• Defeats will come, but they are temporary.• His steadfast, covenantal love never waivers and never fails• It's good to pray for justice.4. Injustice doesn't invalidate our security in God• We live in a world corrupted by sin.• We fight injustice from the high ground of our identity in Christ.NEXT STEPS• Read Psalm 125 every day this week with some fellow pilgrims.• Declare “Peace be upon Cedar Hills” – a promise for those secure in God.• Where you feel defeat, failure, or despair, pray “Shalom be upon_____”

This week Port of Seattle Commissioner Ryan Calkins joins Crystal to discuss not only what a port commissioner actually does, but how it can impact the lives of our entire state. Topics include what the Port is doing to fight climate change, how it can protect the rights of gig workers operating within the Port's area, and how an entity like the Port - that operates in several jurisdictions and cities - can promote environmental, social, and economic justice. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available below and at officialhacksandwonks.com. Find the host, Crystal Fincher on Twitter at @finchfrii and find today's guest, Commissioner Ryan Calkins, at @ryancalkinsSEA. More info is available at officialhacksandwonks.com.   Resources Learn more about the Port of Seattle's plans to fight climate change here: https://www.portseattle.org/blog/port-programs-fight-climate-change  Get into the pollution from the port that specifically affects South Seattle here: https://crosscut.com/2019/06/can-beacon-hill-win-fight-quieter-skies-and-healthier-neighborhood  Learn more about the cleanup of the Duwamish River here: https://www.duwamishcleanup.org/  Find out more about ideas for insuring gig workers here: https://hbr.org/2020/07/gig-workers-are-here-to-stay-its-time-to-give-them-benefits  Find information that has been presented to the Port's Biometrics External Advisory Group here: https://www.portseattle.org/page/biometrics-external-advisory-group  Find out more about the inaccuracies and risks of employing facial recognition technology here: https://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2020/racial-discrimination-in-face-recognition-technology/  Read about Washington State's airports response to ICE deportations using their facilities here: https://crosscut.com/2019/10/searching-airports-host-deportation-flights-ice-gets-rejected-everett-and-bellingham  Learn about offshore wind farms, like the one referenced in the episode, here: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/northwest-could-get-its-own-offshore-wind-farm-by-2017/    Transcript Crystal Fincher: [00:00:00] Welcome to Hacks & Wonks. I'm your host, Crystal Fincher. On this show, we talk to political hacks and policy wonks to gather insight into local politics and policy through the lens of those doing the work and provide behind-the-scenes perspectives on politics in our state. Full transcripts and resources referenced in the show are always available at officialhacksandwonks.com and in our episode notes. And I'm very pleased to be welcoming Ryan Calkins, Port Commissioner for the Port of Seattle to the show today. Thanks for being with us. Commissioner Ryan Calkins: [00:01:00] Thank you. Yeah, long-time listener, first-time caller. I'm really excited to be here. Crystal Fincher: [00:01:05] Super excited to have you. And I'm excited to talk about the Port. Being a Port Commissioner is a really, in my opinion, over the years has been slept on, but a really important position, really important function. You have a huge jurisdiction. You're responsible for a lot. So I guess I just wanted to start off by asking what attracted you to look at serving on the Port Commission and what are you responsible for? Commissioner Ryan Calkins: [00:01:35] Yeah, so I mean, when I first ran four years ago, my motivation was really driven by a couple of things. Principally by what I felt like was the need to take climate change more seriously at the Port of Seattle, that it is an agency that is deeply involved in transportation and ships, trucks, planes, trains. And obviously the transportation sector has got a climate problem, and we need to act quickly to address it. And then the other part of it was it's an economic development agency at heart. And so when we look at our regional economy and how - that was right in the middle of this boom period for our City, prior to the pandemic, where we were seeing overall macroeconomic numbers go through the roof. And yet it wasn't a vision of shared prosperity for our economy. And I felt like the Port of Seattle was one place where we could really instill a sense of shared prosperity. How do we make sure that the - forgive the maritime metaphor - but how could we make sure a rising tide will lift all boats? And in particular, the areas in King County, in our jurisdiction where we have seen people historically be furthest from economic justice are areas right around Port facilities, the airport, the seaport. And so yeah, like you said, it's kind of a quiet political jurisdiction, but a really, really important one. And we have about $1 billion a year roughly in operating budget. And right now, we're doing about $1 billion a year in capital construction budget as well. So it's a hugely impactful agency to be a part of. And so that's why I got interested and was able to kind of surprise, I think, an incumbent. And before he knew it, I was off and running, and we managed to squeak out a win four years ago. And now I'm up for reelection and the messaging hasn't changed a whole lot, but I will say that there's one area that I didn't emphasize enough as a first-time candidate, and this time I'm really going to lean into, and that's that question of equity. That I came in very much an environmentalist, and now I would say that I'm an environmental justice advocate. And particularly after four years of lots of community meetings with folks who really appreciate the intent of a lot of the environmental movement, but have, like me - I'll admit I didn't understand how important it was to make sure that we had the right people at the table. And so this campaign cycle, I'm really thinking a lot about how do we do this? How do we carry forward a vision of shared prosperity and a message of environmental justice for those communities that historically have been most impacted by Port activities? Crystal Fincher: [00:04:36] Yeah and crucially important - a lot of conversations around that right now. And as someone who lives in the 33rd, certainly, there has been a lot of research done specifically when it comes to the airport, and impacts from the airport on air quality, and those who live in the surrounding areas, and having direct impacts on the health of the families that live there. And I guess starting out in terms of what can be done to mitigate that impact, I know that's something that you have been looking at, are going to be continuing. What is happening to help reduce the amount of pollution that's being put into the air, the surrounding neighborhoods, and to mitigate that impact and to make sure that we aren't looking at the kinds of health disparities between one area of our region versus other areas? Commissioner Ryan Calkins: [00:05:34] Yeah. I mean, the 33rd, obviously, I hear from a lot of constituents there about the air and noise pollution associated with airport operations. And then in other parts of the district, and particularly in the Duwamish Valley, the neighborhoods of South Park and Georgetown and cities of Tukwila and elsewhere, they're dealing with the water and air pollution associated with maritime operations and just the overall industrial activity that occurs around a Port facility - trucks coming and going and the machines that operate on the facilities. And so we're really looking at how we tackle - what it comes down to for us, in most instances, is that we're a fossil fuel economy and we need to break that addiction as quickly as possible. So on the seaport side of things, we have put forward a plan called the Seattle Waterfront Clean Energy Plan that seeks to essentially decarbonize the waterfront in the next 30 years. And it's in collaboration with the City of Seattle because our waterfront is entirely within the City of Seattle, and we need their help. We need more electricity. We need Seattle City Light to bring us more electrons on the waterfront so that we can replace that source of energy that is currently coming from a lot of diesel fuel. And we also need industry partnerships in other things. There's a lot of areas that while we're a port, we may not have jurisdiction over. And that's where, with my colleagues, I like to distinguish between hard power and soft power, which is kind of from my old days in foreign policy stuff. We may not have hard power in certain areas, but we do have soft power to create influence or model the way for other agencies to say there is an economically viable way that we can sort of destroy that myth of environmental sustainability at odds with economic development. I really believe we're at a point now where those things go hand in glove in most places, and particularly in Seattle. And at the airport, where we're dealing with both the issues related to air pollution and noise pollution from airport facilities, probably the single most important project we're working on is sustainable aviation fuels, which is the creation of combustible fuels that can be used in current airplanes. You don't have to change anything about the airplanes, but it burns a lot cleaner and isn't a fossil fuel. And so the news this week that the State Senate passed the low carbon fuel standard, now it's going back to the House for concurrence, is a really important step for us. We are waiting with bated breath to see if that will get agreed upon and sent to the governor's desk. But if it does, it's a necessary but not sufficient step towards sustainable aviation fuels and a greater supply of clean electricity for our waterfront project as well. So that has been our highest legislative priority ever since I joined the Port of Seattle Commission. And so a lot rests on that and I will keep pushing that for the next - I think we're down to 10 days in session - because we really need that to be able to take some strides. Just imagine, for instance, if we were able to produce sustainable aviation fuels from the municipal solid waste that is going into the landfill in Cedar Hills, in King County. We could divert that waste flow, turn it into energy that could then be used in our planes and our ships, and it burns a lot cleaner too. So the air quality benefits are good for our communities as well. And then we've got a number of - for the water quality piece, I think a really important part of that is what we've been working on in the Duwamish River. And that project has been successful in large part because the community mobilized and it wasn't just a bunch of electeds or public servants doing the planning. But instead it was led by community efforts in Georgetown and South Park to say, "We want cleanup and we want it done this way so that the folks in the community benefit." Crystal Fincher: [00:09:45] Well, that's certainly useful and helpful. One thing I wanted to talk about - you talked about balancing economic development and sustainability, and making sure that we don't harm our environment and the people living in it while still being competitive economically and growing our region and the economy in our region. There's been a lot of talk about wages workers are paid, conditions, workers - everyone from direct employees of the Port to truckers, people working throughout the entire ecosystem of the Port. I guess where are you at in terms of - do you feel like things are where they should be today? Do you feel like we still have a ways to go? And what's on the agenda? What's on your agenda for advancing worker conditions and pay and rights? Commissioner Ryan Calkins: [00:10:42] Well, I want to start with wages because I think there's nothing like more money in people's pockets to improve outcomes in health, education, quality of life, longevity, all sorts of things. When you give people money - no, when people are able to earn more money, virtually every metric goes towards the positive, right? So 10 years ago when the debate was happening around 15 Now, I was part of the coalition of small business - I was a small business owner prior to this - I was part of the coalition supporting 15 Now, and I was pleased to see it pass in SeaTac originally, and then in Seattle. And I'm very much in favor of an increase in the national minimum wage, the federal minimum wage, as quickly as possible. And I personally believe that we ought to be north of $20 now for our region, for the country, to get back to where we were 30 years ago, let alone 40 years ago when really the Reagan revolution kicked off and undercut middle income families and has slowly resulted in income disparities that I think are really harmful to our democracy. And so wages are critically important at the Port of Seattle. This session, we're working with labor partners to ensure that this carve-out that had resulted in a number of workers around the airport, the flight kitchen workers, had been exempted. And it was originally part of Prop 1 - it was well-intended, but it resulted in a group of workers that were still earning $11.50-12 an hour instead of the north of $15 that they should be earning. And so we were able to go to Olympia this session, work with Senator Keiser and labor leaders to get that sort of technical fix in the bill. And as soon as the governor signs it, we'll be ready to work with the employers in the area to bring those employees up to the wages they deserve. In the larger Port ecosystem, there are a lot of folks who work in and around the Port that are gig workers. And I think there is an opportunity for Port elected officials to raise our voices about the need to backstop those workers with the same kind of protections that regular-wage workers have. So in the pandemic, we've understood that it's critically important for those people to have access to unemployment benefits. And I think portable benefits should be an option for workers, whether they're working for what we call TNCs, the transportation network companies like Uber or Lyft, or other forms of gig work that are popping up all over the place. And the ability for folks to maintain their healthcare, to maintain their pensions, to maintain other forms of benefits, as they move around in our really mobile economy now is, I think, really important. And so that's a conversation that we're having and something that I'm very supportive of because I think that kind of employee mobility forces employers to compete for workers too. Crystal Fincher: [00:14:11] Absolutely. And I think that's critically important and certainly part of our national conversation, the local conversation. What levers do you have, just within your jurisdiction in the Port, to try and move that forward? Is that something that you can address in contracts? Or if you're awarding contracts to vendors or doing that, what can you do as a Port Commissioner to help make that happen? Commissioner Ryan Calkins: [00:14:41] So the Port of Seattle operates mostly as a landlord. I mean, we have 2,000 employees, roughly - 1,000 of whom work at the airport, and 1,000 scattered about at our administration building, or our maintenance facilities, or elsewhere. We have a police department, a fire department. We have, I think, just about two dozen unions that we negotiate directly. So we have a large workforce ourselves. But you think about the number of direct jobs at SeaTac, for instance. We figure there's about 21,000 people who work at the airport. So 1,000 of them are our employees, the other 20,000 work for the roughly 350 businesses - very large businesses like Delta and Alaska Airlines, and very small businesses like independent contractors who have a taxi. And figuring out how to herd those cats and get everybody providing quality jobs has been a real challenge, right? Because you're working with various levels of - you've got the federal government saying, "Here's a set of rules that you have to follow because you're an FAA grant recipient." You've got the state government saying, "Here's a set of rules that you have to abide by because you're an employer in the State of Washington." And then we've got municipal rules from the City of SeaTac, too. So there are a whole host of intersecting jurisdictions. And the way that Washington set up our port districts back in 1911 was as a limited-purpose jurisdiction. So we don't get all the same authorities that a city gets. And we fought that a few times. So we, for instance, can't personally set a minimum wage at the airport. That's set by the City of SeaTac, right? But we can, as I was saying before, use some soft power to say, "Hey, City of SeaTac. We would like to be able to do certain things within your jurisdiction." And we're a huge part of their tax base, and so that can be a conversation. In other circumstances, we can, as you talked about, work with contracts and leases to say, "If you're going to operate a business in our facility, then there are certain baseline minimum things that we want you to adhere to." Sometimes that pushes over certain lines and we get pushback. But a good example of that is - and they call that a use of a proprietary power - they say Sea-Tac Airport, as an operator of a big facility, is entitled to make certain requirements of its tenants to ensure that the facility runs in the way that we, the Port of Seattle, want it to run. And so yeah, when we sit down at the table with potential partners, whether it's airlines or concessionaires or others or taxi cab associations, we build into those negotiations - environmental key performance indicators, labor harmony agreements, customer service requirements, so that we have set of values that we're trying to make sure are carried out whether we're the operator or we contract with somebody else to do it. So that is absolutely a really important way that we can live out the values that we talk about on the campaign trail. Crystal Fincher: [00:18:00] I appreciate that. Another thing I'm wondering about, you mentioned that the Port has its own police department. You certainly work because there is federal facilities, federal travel, interstate travel. There's Customs and Border Patrol who are operating there in a number of jurisdictions, especially dealing with immigration and immigration enforcement. And we have been having a lot of conversations. And certainly in King County, it's pretty clear, just in terms of policies and cities throughout the county, that limiting interaction, cooperation with Customs and Border Patrol and ICE in terms of expanding their authority and cooperation - informing them, sharing data, that kind of thing, is not something that most cities here are comfortable with, most jurisdictions are comfortable with. And certainly looking at some of the actions that we saw from the Trump administration that are still continuing to this day and people being uncomfortable with the, I guess, scope of authority that other agencies have when it comes to immigration enforcement. Where do you stand on that? And what do you think is working right, and what do you think needs to change? Commissioner Ryan Calkins: [00:19:35] I personally am - I believe we need to change the overall narrative around immigration. I think a lot of us on the left have simply bought into the storytelling that the right uses around immigration - that immigration is a sort of, it's an evil that we need to avoid. And instead, I think immigration is the secret sauce of our country. I mean, the narrative tends to be, how do we stop these people from coming? And we know that some will eventually get through anyways. And instead, I think we should be saying, how do we embrace those immigrants who are coming to the United States? Because it has forever been what has made us so innovative and vital and continue to push economic and cultural leadership around the world because we get the very best ideas from all over the place. And it isn't that we assimilate them. It's that we change to be more like the cultures that come and make up our new blend. And so this is something I'm personally very passionate about. I'm especially exercised right now about what's happening on the southern border with children, where the narrative continues to be, how do we stop this flow of children? And I feel like, No, we ought to be talking about how do we step up with all of our societal wealth and rescue these kids who are escaping a place that has undergone horrible natural disasters that in fact, weren't natural. They were human disasters as a result of terrible policies. And I speak from a position of real experience, right? My first job out of college was - I spent a year in Honduras working disaster relief. And it felt in so many ways like this year was just a repeat of what we saw 20 years ago, when two hurricanes this time came through. And these folks are desperate. And if we were in their shoes, we would simply be asking for an opportunity to find safety and a bite to eat and a roof over our heads. And I think we in the United States need to recognize that we have an obligation. We have a moral obligation to provide help to these folks. So let me start by saying that. Now, putting back on my Port Commissioner hat - so the Commission provided a policy directive to our police force that they will not share information with federal agencies around immigration status. And that's actually been in place for some time now. But around that issue of our relationship with Customs and Border Protection, the TSA, ICE, and other agencies, we are attempting right now to craft a policy that will limit the amount of data that's shared overall, particularly as it relates to biometrics. So you're probably familiar with all the different ways in which our biological identifiers, whether it's our eyes or thumbprints, or even things like the way we walk, and of course, facial recognition, which gets the most news, I think. How that information can be gathered and used - and so we put a moratorium on the use of biometrics by our police department. We put a moratorium on the use of any sort of mass surveillance because we are a quasi-public plaza, right? If you walk into SeaTac Airport, you don't think I'm walking into a place where somebody would have the right to just grab my image from the video feed and use that to identify who I am. And now what we're working on is how do we - we have a set of seven criteria that we're using to determine our own use of biometrics around justification, transparency, making it voluntary so that you're not just automatically - you have to personally choose to be a part of it, equity, and I'm forgetting the other two. But the idea is to create a system with guardrails in place. Biometrics is already a part of most everybody's lives. If you have a smartphone, you're using it in some way in most cases. We've used biometrics for decades in thumbprint analysis and other things in our criminal legal system. But at the Port of Seattle, we're really trying to conscientiously think about - here's this technology that has been supercharged by artificial intelligence. So on the one hand, it's a double-edged sword. It's becoming great for things like convenience and efficiencies, but the double-edged sword is it's also becoming a really powerful means of identifying people who do not want to be identified, or are real concerns about privacy violations. And so we're trying to figure out where our jurisdiction and our powers allow us to limit the use of that, and then negotiating with our partners, whether it's federal government agencies or private enterprises that are operating at the airport, where we can put those same guardrails in place for the relationships with them. Crystal Fincher: [00:24:52] Certainly. And even beyond just whether someone has the ability and right to identify you, and whether that's an opt-in situation or not, and privacy concerns - there are also accuracy concerns. And I'm sitting here as a Black woman, familiar with a lot of research and data demonstrating that a lot of biometric technology is not as accurate on people with darker skin tones. And misidentification with - in these contexts, really potentially massive consequences, horrible consequences, life-altering consequences. And so I guess throughout that process, I appreciate there being a thoughtful process to look at that. How are you addressing that and who is involved in the conversations to craft this policy to make sure that that is accounted for and adequately addressed? Commissioner Ryan Calkins: [00:25:52] So we started up the process of a Biometrics Working Group. And Sam - Commissioner Cho - and I, Sam Cho and I lead that working group. And it's been - gosh, I want to say we've been at it for about 18 months now. We have brought in a group of external stakeholders who have provided feedback - experts on AI, the ACLU, some Microsoft experts were there as well. As well as had numerous public sessions, study sessions, a couple of presentations at our public meeting where these experts came and presented. And out of that formulated these seven criteria. We are trying to both address the real concerns that organizations like the ACLU have brought to the table around the inequity of certain of these systems and the fact that there's real data privacy concerns associated with it. And then also avoid putting in place policies that are going to get knocked down immediately in a lawsuit. So we're trying to thread that needle, and Sam and I have been working on it now for over a year, but we think we are going to take the next step here in the next few months on a guiding policy for biometrics at the Port of Seattle. Crystal Fincher: [00:27:20] And you talked about looking at limiting the information that you're sharing with federal immigration agencies. Dow Constantine previously signed an order basically amending lease practices, wanting to ban flights of immigration detainees chartered by ICE. Is that something that the Port is doing, can do, will do in the same vein? Commissioner Ryan Calkins: [00:27:54] We have never had a charter flight like the ones that were leaving King County Airfield, or at least certainly not during the time that I was there. And when those flights were happening out of KCA, and I believe out of Yakima, we immediately went to staff and said - I went to staff and said, "Is this occurring at SeaTac unbeknownst to the Commission? And what can we do to stop it?" And we were given a set of kind of legal parameters and told that should it ever, should we ever be requested, you will know. And so far we've had to avoid that. The good news is Biden won. And our federal liaison, our liaison to the federal government has been working on what it looks like now in a post-Trump world. For me, the real concern becomes - what happens when the federal government is no longer of a mindset that this kind of in-the-dark-of-night flight shouldn't be happening. And so we do need to make sure that we put policies in place that avoid that kind of concern. There are still instances where - well, I shouldn't say that - the most recent instance I heard, of that kind of use of charter flights, was in Yakima, but it's been probably six months since I've been briefed on that. Crystal Fincher: [00:29:27] Would you support banning that type of use? Commissioner Ryan Calkins: [00:29:32] If we could put a moratorium on those flights, absolutely. Crystal Fincher: [00:29:37] I suppose looking ahead - we have a couple minutes left here - just in terms of, looking forward, certainly you're making your case to the voters again right now about why you should be re-elected. What might be flying under the radar right now that you think is really important for voters to be considering as they look at all of these Port races? Commissioner Ryan Calkins: [00:30:02] Yeah. I would ask voters to think about who's bringing ideas to the table that are going to - I think about it, the three Es. So economy, equity, and environment. Who's bringing ideas to the table that are really going to move the needle in those areas? And so we are in a moment at the Port and in the port ecosystem where we really need to get economic recovery right. And just increasing top line revenue is not a good metric. What we really want to be looking at is how many family wage jobs have we preserved or created as a result of our economic development policies. So that's key. The second one is how are we addressing environmental justice at the Port of Seattle? And as I was saying earlier, I don't believe that it's a trade-off anymore. In fact, I believe that those agencies, cities, regions that are embracing industries prepared to take action on climate are the ones that are going to get that first mover advantage and be out ahead as the new clean energy economy really takes root. And an example that I've been working on for the last year or so is the development of renewable offshore energy. So the Pacific Coast has historically not been an area where there's a lot of renewable energy created offshore, but we're going to catch up. And particularly now that President Biden has devoted so much energy to offshore wind in particular. It really started in Europe and has been very successful there, Asia not far behind. Now the East Coast of the United States is developing significant wind farms. And the next is going to be the West Coast. We have some unique challenges because the Pacific is very deep. It drops off really quickly. And so our wind turbines are going to have to float. But they're also going to be enormous. And if my math is right, one of these enormous wind turbines will produce sufficient energy to power all the homes in Edmonds, for instance. And the Port of Seattle has some unique opportunities to be a part of that supply chain, which would mean tens of thousands of union jobs on our waterfront could potentially be activated by the development of that advanced manufacturing, assemblage, and the servicing of these offshore wind farms. And so that kind of idea, we need somebody to build the coalition and get that work done. And so that's my biggest project for the next four years - is how do we bring that part of the green economy to fruition here in Seattle because it'll mean jobs for 50 years, at least. And it's the kind of work that will replace the fossil fuel economy and move us towards diminishing greenhouse gases and local air pollution. And I also think it's just a really fun project to work on. So it's a question I ask of everybody who's seeking my endorsement. What are you doing to advance that kind of project for our region? Crystal Fincher: [00:33:14] Well, certainly exciting to look forward to - certainly the kind of innovation and direction we need to be moving towards, in order to make sure that as you said, this rising tide can lift all boats here in our region. So thank you so much for joining us today - sincerely appreciate it. Commissioner Ryan Calkins: [00:33:32] Thank you so much, Crystal. It's been a pleasure. Crystal Fincher: [00:33:36] Thank you for listening to Hacks & Wonks. Our chief audio engineer at KVRU is Maurice Jones, Jr. The producer of Hacks & Wonks is Lisl Stadler. You can find me on Twitter @finchfrii spelled F-I-N-C-H-F-R-I-I, and now you can follow Hacks & Wonks on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts. Just type in "Hacks & Wonks" into the search bar. 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[2018 Nominee NACAMA National Academy Christian A Cappella Gospel Music Artist Award] Stevie B. is playing the world's greatest acappella gospel music artists; the sweet sounds of voices.  My special guests on tonight's show is Ervin C. Jackson from Wesley Chapel, Florida and his son Erik Jackson (Cools Debris) from Psalm Bay, Florida.  We will be debuting their NEW Singles tonight. "Song of the Week" featuring Durant from Nashville, Tennessee.  Single: "Window"  2016 Album "Upside Down" February (Monthly Triple Spin) featuring (the late) Gerald Burnett from Cedar Hills, Texas.  2019 Album "He's Alright" "Funny Bone" .... "Shout Outs" ... "Old One Hundreds" DATE: February 26, 2021

[2018 Nominee NACAMA National Acadamy Christian A Cappella Music Artist Award] Stevie B. is playing the world's greatest acappella gospel music artists; the sweet sounds of voices.  On tonight's show, Stevie B. is counting down his NEW Top 20 A Cappella gospel songs for the month of February 2021.  This will be first Top 20 Countdown Show for the year 2021. "Song of the Week" featuring Straighter Road from Redmond, Washington.  Single: "In You"  2016 Album "Come Join the Family." February (Monthly Triple Spin) featuring (the late) Gerald Burnett Sr. from Cedar Hills, Texas.   2019 Album "He's Alright." "Funny Bone" .... "Shout Outs" .... "Old One Hundreds" DATE: February 19, 2021

REIMAGINED FUTUREPastor Kent LandhuisIsaiah 2:1-5KEY VERSEIsaiah 2:2 - "In the last days the mountain of the Lord's temple will be established as the highest of the mountains; it will be exalted above the hills, and all nations will stream to it.OUTLINEWhat are we hoping for? The best is yet to come!1. The End is near.Isaiah 2:2Matthew 25:1-132. The End pulls us forward.Isaiah 2:3Mathew 25:14-303. The End completes everything.Isaiah 2:4Matthew 25:31-46ADDITIONAL PASSAGESMatthew 25:31-33 - “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left."Support the ministry of Cedar Hills:https://cedarhillscr.org/give/Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/cedarhillscr)

REIMAGINED FUTUREPastor Kent LandhuisIsaiah 2:1-5KEY VERSEIsaiah 2:2 - "In the last days the mountain of the Lord’s temple will be established as the highest of the mountains; it will be exalted above the hills, and all nations will stream to it.OUTLINEWhat are we hoping for? The best is yet to come!1. The End is near.Isaiah 2:2Matthew 25:1-132. The End pulls us forward.Isaiah 2:3Mathew 25:14-303. The End completes everything.Isaiah 2:4Matthew 25:31-46ADDITIONAL PASSAGESMatthew 25:31-33 - “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left."Support the ministry of Cedar Hills:https://cedarhillscr.org/give/Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/cedarhillscr)

REIMAGINE JESUSPastor Kent LandhuisChristmas Eve service at Cedar Hills Community Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.Support the ministry of Cedar Hills:https://cedarhillscr.org/give/WATCH LIVE Sundays 8:30am and 11amSupport the show (https://pushpay.com/g/cedarhillscr)

REIMAGINE JESUSPastor Kent LandhuisChristmas Eve service at Cedar Hills Community Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.Support the ministry of Cedar Hills:https://cedarhillscr.org/give/WATCH LIVE Sundays 8:30am and 11amSupport the show (https://pushpay.com/g/cedarhillscr)

Jeanette Bennett is founder and editor-in-chief at Bennett Communications, where she primarily focuses her pen on Utah Valley Magazine, BusinessQ Magazine and Prosper Magazine. Jeanette earned a bachelor's and master's degree in journalism from BYU and has been a regular guest on HuffPostLive. She has moderated gubernatorial debates and numerous business panels. Jeanette plays the piano and organ, but her feet did the talking last year when she took third place in “Dancing with the Community Stars.” Jeanette has a love/hate relationship with deadlines, half marathons and the stock market — and she has a love/love relationship with glossy pages, watching her kids play sports and enjoying Utah's canyons. She and her husband, Matt, are raising their five children in Cedar Hills.

Hour 1 * Ben Swann: Thank you to all of you who have joined us on our ISE Media platform! Our Wefunder equity crowdfund for ISE Media continues to grow, and I am honored that we have now raised over $400,000 from more than 1,500 investors. * Talk Radio Is Turning Millions of Americans Into Conservatives. * Rush Limbaugh launches brand-new operation to help Trump win race. * Trump presses Barr to target political enemies while Justice Department stays mute. * Trump tells seniors he’ll make Remdesivir available for free, He’ll sign Emergency Use Authorization to make drug accessible. * Fed Found Economy Is Recovering Much Faster Than Officials Expected. * Thousands of New Jersey Voters Receive Wrong Mail-in Ballots. * Nick Sandmann Scores Big Victory in His Fight Against NY Times, ABC, CBS. * Ted Cruz Rips Apart CBS for Airing Tara Reade Interview in Australia but Not in America. Hour 2 * Guest: Ammon Bundy – “People’s Rights” – PeoplesRights.org. * The Media and Government Are In Bed Together and Are Intentionally Engaging In Political Warfare by Using Scare Words – Isolate, Demonize, Then Destroy All Peaceful Patriots! * Cedar Hills house in standoff was heavily fortified inside, police say – KSL. * Please Remember This: Ye shall know them by their fruits. * Ammon’s Army? – Questions mount about Trump’s ties to Michigan fascist plotters. * People’s Rights: Uniting Neighbors to Defend Their Families, Faith, Freedom and Future. Who would you call right now if you needed help protecting your rights? * Please Have your Family, Friends and Neighbors Text RIGHTS to 80123. After sending the text, a link to this secure online form will be sent to them: peoplesrights.org/join. * We are actively working hard to build a strong legal, political and physical defense system in your area. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

* Guest: Ammon Bundy - "People's Rights" - PeoplesRights.org. * The Media and Government Are In Bed Together and Are Intentionally Engaging In Political Warfare by Using Scare Words - Isolate, Demonize, Then Destroy All Peaceful Patriots! * Cedar Hills house in standoff was heavily fortified inside, police say - KSL. * Please Remember This: Ye shall know them by their fruits. * Ammon's Army? - Questions mount about Trump's ties to Michigan fascist plotters. * People's Rights: Uniting Neighbors to Defend Their Families, Faith, Freedom and Future. Who would you call right now if you needed help protecting your rights? * Please Have your Family, Friends and Neighbors Text RIGHTS to 80123. After sending the text, a link to this secure online form will be sent to them: peoplesrights.org/join. * We are actively working hard to build a strong legal, political and physical defense system in your area.

Greg Wrubell is a sports broadcaster based out of Cedar Hills, Utah. He is a commentator for college sports, including football, men's basketball, and women's soccer for Brigham Young University.

Hour 1 * Guest: Ammon Bundy – “People’s Rights” – PeoplesRights.org. * Guest: Richard Mack – CSPOA.org. * IRS Unlawfully Auctioned “Barbie & Ken’s” home! * Ken and Barbie reoccupy their home, invite “friends” to come. * Utah Co. Sheriff Office names suspects arrested in raid on alleged squatters in Cedar Hills home. * President Donald Trump will nominate federal Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court of the United States, multiple outlets reported. * Ammon Bundy Launches New Antigovernment Organization That Takes on Coronavirus Restrictions – SPLC Continues to Engage in Defamation, Libel and Slander! Hour 2 * People’s Rights: Uniting Neighbors to Defend Their Families, Faith, Freedom and Future. Who would you call right now if you needed help protecting your rights? – PeoplesRights.org. * Have your family, friends and neighbors Text RIGHTS to 80123. After sending the text, a link to this secure online form will be sent to them: peoplesrights.org/join. * We are actively working hard to build a strong legal, political and physical defense system in your area. * Is the Government Actively Pushing for War? * Ammon Bundy: What Are We To Do? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

* Guest: Ammon Bundy - "People's Rights" - PeoplesRights.org. * Guest: Richard Mack - CSPOA.org. * IRS Unlawfully Auctioned "Barbie & Ken's" home! * Ken and Barbie reoccupy their home, invite “friends” to come. * Utah Co. Sheriff Office names suspects arrested in raid on alleged squatters in Cedar Hills home. * President Donald Trump will nominate federal Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court of the United States, multiple outlets reported. * Ammon Bundy Launches New Antigovernment Organization That Takes on Coronavirus Restrictions - SPLC Continues to Engage in Defamation, Libel and Slander!

Juan Carlos González joined the Metro Council in 2019, representing the northern urban areas of Washington County on the Metro Council, including Hillsboro, Bethany, Aloha, Bonny Slope, Raleigh Hills, West Slope, Cedar Mill and Cedar Hills, Beaverton, Cornelius and Forest Grove. Born in Forest Grove, raised in Cornelius, and now living in Hillsboro, Juan Carlos is a first-generation American who has dedicated his life to giving back to the communities that have given so much to him. Juan Carlos graduated as a valedictorian at Forest Grove High School and earned a degree in economics and government from Georgetown University. After college, Juan Carlos returned to Washington County to join Centro Cultural de Washington County, a nonprofit that works with local Latino families to create self-sufficient and engaged citizens. Today he is the organization's director of development and communications, leading the work to secure the $1.7 million annual budget that provides for innovative youth STEM programs, workforce development services, and civic leadership and advocacy initiatives in the community.

God's Grace Produces ReconciliationEphesians 2:11-221. The unnatural unity of God's people demonstrates the power of God's grace!2. Jews and Gentiles have a new BELONGing that is great-er than their identity as Jew or Gentile, they are Christian.Romans 11:17Galatians 3:7-9, 143. God's power is displayed in His early church by the way they laid down prejudice, and sought reconciliation with their brothers and sisters who were different than them.Acts 11 & 154. Our identity as God's holy church should unite us more than any one of these issues divide us.5. God's plan is for His diverse church to model diverse unity to a broken world!Next Steps:1. Pray that God will bring unity to Cedar Hills, the RCA, the American church, and His global church!2. Pick one issue or person and seek reconciliation that week?3. Instead of making an insulting, divisive post on social media, have a civil conversation about that issue. 4. Instead of assuming those who disagree with you are un-educated or unkind, believe the best about them. Listen to them instead of judging their motives, you may find you have more in common than you thought.5. Ask God to change our hearts, and help us to love those who are different.Ephesians 2:11-2211 Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncircumcised” by those who call them-selves “the circumcision” (which is done in the body by human hands)— 12 remember that at that time you were sep-arate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and for-eigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. 13 But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.14 For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, 15 by setting aside in his flesh the law with its com-mands and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace, 16 and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility.17 He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near. 18 For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.19 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. 21 In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. 22 And in him you too are being built togetherSupport the show (https://pushpay.com/g/cedarhillscr)

Welcome to Majority.FM's AM QUICKIE! Brought to you by justcoffee.coop TODAY'S HEADLINES: Donald Trump’s Justice Department flaunts its collusion with Republican donors. A memo from Bill Barr signals support for corporate lawsuits over state pandemic restrictions. Meanwhile, Joe Biden’s campaign said it expects the sexual assault allegations against him to go away. But there was a new report showing his campaign interfered in a MeToo effort to call him to account. And lastly: What you’re telling me is, the president can tell people to inject cleaning solutions, but I can’t pretend to be a doctor? Prosecutors crack down on coronavirus snake oil scammers – at least, some of the dumber ones. THESE ARE THE STORIES YOU NEED TO KNOW: Attorney General Bill Barr is arguing that state efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus may be unconstitutional. He says as much in a memo for all US Attorneys and other Justice Department officials. It was dated April 27 and reported on yesterday. The New York Times said Barr’s memo is a signal to conservative business and religious groups that the Trump administration will have their back in any legal challenges to public health measures. Barr has ordered two deputies to monitor state and local policies related to the pandemic and QUOTE if necessary, take action to correct them ENDQUOTE. Barr has put the department’s civil rights division on point for this job. Which is pretty twisted when you think about it. In Georgia, for instance, it was reported that eighty percent of COVID-19 patients are African- American. Once upon a time, the DOJ Civil Rights division might see it as a problem that Republican governors were opening their economies prematurely and putting minorities at risk of dying. But that was before this Trump gang took over the US government. With oil tycoons and religious charlatans setting public health policy, this administration is basically a sequel to There Will Be Blood. None of the twelve energy advisers on Trump’s so- called Opening the Country council represent renewable industries. Eight of them are oil and gas executives who have personally donated millions of dollars to Trump’s reelection effort, according to the Huffington Post. These are the people setting public health policy during the pandemic, while Donald Trump watches himself on TV: Republican donors. Biden Faces Growing Pressure The Joe Biden campaign told the New York Times yesterday it expects the sexual assault allegations against him to blow over. Not long after those ill-advised remarks, the Washington Post editorial board showed why this would not be the case. The Post (owned by Trump’s adversary, Jeff Bezos) called on Biden to respond directly to sexual assault allegations by former Biden staffer Tara Reade. So far he has not done this. Also yesterday, the New York Times reported that several feminist organizations had drafted a letter calling on Biden to take the allegation more seriously. They wanted him to model good behavior. But after the campaign caught wind of the letter, they ensured it was never sent. All this on a day when the campaign said the allegations were not QUOTE resonating politically ENDQUOTE. They also said Reade’s account will be met with great skepticism by voters. Voters may in fact greet Biden with skepticism, however. After many weeks of speculation that he would pick a black woman as his vice presidential nominee, there’s been a shift. A key Biden supporter, senior House Democrat Jim Clyburn, said a black woman as VP was not a must for the campaign. Biden himself said as much in a recent local news interview. As NBC reported, the campaign is debating how diverse the ticket really needs to be. I guess we’ll see. An announcement on the VP pick is expected soon, maybe this week. Also yesterday, Biden said that if elected he would keep the US Embassy in Jerusalem. Remember, Trump moved it to make some donors happy. So nothing will fundamentally change, except to the extent that it already has under Trump. Prosecutors Bust Coronavirus Quacks Some people see a disaster like the coronavirus pandemic and don’t think, how can I help? They can only think of how to profit. Well, it might just be the small-timers, but at least some scam artists are getting their comeuppance. A federal court in Utah slapped an injunction on an unlicensed quack doctor who was selling ingestible silver over the internet, claiming it would cure COVID-19. Federal prosecutors have charged Gordon Pederson of Cedar Hills, Utah, with defrauding consumers by hawking his silver cure-all to people afraid of contracting coronavirus. Pedersen’s publicist – I guess it was a profitable scam, if he could hire a publicist -- told the Daily Beast that the fake doctor was QUOTE shocked, as all the statements he has made are supported by scientific documents ENDQUOTE. Shocked, ladies and gentlemen. This is a guy who was reportedly cited by the state two years ago for unauthorized practice of medicine. And who was charging people $299.95 per gallon for a mix of water, baking soda, and a substance extracted from silver wire. Pedersen had bragged about going on a cruise to Europe with his proceeds from ripping off people who were sick and frightened. More than eight criminal and civil cases like this have been brought in the last two weeks against COVID-19 scammers. They should really think bigger. Like insurance executives. If this guy in Utah is smart, he’ll aim for a presidential pardon. Never hurts to ask. AND NOW FOR SOME QUICKER QUICKIES: Cities and counties around the country are closing libraries, laying off garbage collectors, police, firefighters, and emergency responders, the Washington Post reported. The economic crisis that’s closing businesses also means budget cuts for local government. Up to one million public sector workers could soon be out of a job, according to the National League of Cities. Trump wants to make federal aid contingent on things like going along with his racist immigration policies. As of yesterday, children in Washington, DC, with COVID-19 have been admitted to hospitals also experiencing symptoms similar to a inflammatory condition called Kawasaki disease. This has also been happening in Europe, particularly Italy and Britain, and doctors are investigating a possible link. Kawasaki disease symptoms include fever, rash, eye irritation, swollen lymph nodes and swelling in the hands and feet. It can be a serious condition, and though COVID-19 has been said to be mild in most children, there’s much about this public health crisis that has yet to be learned. Elon Musk, who yesterday Tweeted in support of the Republican plan to reopen America and sacrifice the working poor for the sake of corporate profit, has more legal problems. At least his company does. Tesla is being sued in California by the family of a man in Japan who standing on the street when he was hit by a car was running on what Tesla called QUOTE autopilot ENDQUOTE. Bloomberg News said it is the first pedestrian fatality linked to Musk’s software. Amazon is censoring internal emails to prevent workers from organizing. That’s according to a new report by Recode, which said IT administrators at the company this week warned anyone who managed large lists of employees that managers needed to pre-approve any messages sent to the group. Employees had used the company listservs to organize a recent sick-out over working conditions and environmental policies. That’s all for the AM Quickie. Join us this afternoon on the Majority Report. HOSTS - Sam Seder & Lucie Steiner WRITER - Corey Pein PRODUCER - Dorsey Shaw EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - Brendan Finn

C. Lamar Frizzell, CEO of Cedar Hills Hospital, has worked in the field of behavioral healthcare for over 20 years. Most recently, Frizzell held a similar role at Willow Creek Behavioral Health located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Frizzell brings practical experience as a line-staff member and is educated in the fields of both Mental Health and Divinity In this interview, Sheila talks with Frizzell about the enormous pressure facing psychiatric hospitals because of an explosion of people in crisis. There are never enough beds, care is complicated, and psychiatric doctors and nurses are in short supply. Frizzell’s personal history growing up in a home where mental health problems were abundant informs his compassion and empathy for people in crisis.

Loser A rogue Roomba in Portland, Oregon Deputies in Portland, Oregon responded to a possible home invasion, but the intruder they found wasn't alive or a person.   It was a robotic vacuum cleaner.   The Oregonian/OregonLive reports a house sitter in Cedar Hills called 911 Monday, saying someone was inside the bathroom.   The Washington County Sheriff's Office says deputies entered the home and ordered the burglar out, but nothing happened.   Deputies then opened the bathroom door with guns drawn and discovered the automatic vacuum cleaner.   Sgt. Danny DiPietro says this encounter was his first “Roomba burglar” in 13 years on the job.   He says the office is still “having a good laugh about it.”   Winner A group of middle school students from South Brunswick, New Jersey When police are trying to find you, it's normally not a good thing. But in South Brunswick, they tracked down a group of kids they're calling superheroes. It all started at a skatepark, where 5-year-old Carter Bruynell was playing around on his scooter. Carter has autism and when a bunch of older kids showed up at the park he got nervous. What happened next had the parents and the community very proud.  

Ducks legend and former NFL running back LaMichael James joins Judah Newby LIVE from James' new Killer Burger location in Cedar Hills to talk about his career at Oregon and in the NFL and to preview Super Bowl 53 between the Rams and Patriots.

Camels in snowstorms, using your insignificant hobbies for significant relationships, and emergency thanksgiving rations. As always we start out off the wall, but somehow always land on topic. Pastor Chris Dodson leads our Psalm 118:21 key verse convo asking, “Isn’t it great that we have a God who answers our prayers?” Absolutely. But what is our reaction if He says, “No?”

God’s Word requires a response. It’s for this reason, some people fall in love with Jesus, and others shake their fists toward heaven. Pastor Chris Dodson of New Hope Bible Church plants us firmly in the Parable of the Sower (ha! Get it?) showing us how this simply agrarian story applies to everyone!

Take your seats, Professor Keith and Professor Chris are here with today’s lesson! They unpack and explain how God has been and ALWAYS will be the same! Specifically, they correct the view point of those who say God changes from the Old Testament and the New Testament, but if you’re wanting the answer you’re going to have to listen because we don’t cheat here at Key Radio University!

The English language only has one word for love, which is so inadequate. Pastor Chris Dodson of New Hope Bible Church in Cedar Hills tackles the often confused topic of the love of God. In a world full of anger and hate, Christians are called to draw upon God’s love to love others. Granted, it’s impossible to comprehend the magnitude of this love, but if Christians grasp the concept of loving other how God loves us, it will transform the way we impact the world. This episode begins mid-sentence, with a nod to “May the Fourth,” a parkour criminal in American Fork, and sunscreen that causes coral mutations!

Squirrel infestations, boxes of miscellaneous hardware, apology cakes, and the joys of herding cats. After an intro of crazy randomness, Pastor Chris Dodson of New Hope Bible Church in Cedar Hills Utah walks us through a classic Gospel passage in Romans. What sin gets us is death. That’s the bad news. The good news – we get a gift! Have you accepted it?

You’ve heard it said, “Love is a verb,” which isn’t exactly accurate, but the point is well-taken. And no one demonstrates His love more powerfully, than God. Pastor Chris Dodson paints a picture of that fateful day at Calvary, illustrating Gods’ amazing love for a world that reciprocates with contempt. Sobering.

Calories. Flamethrowers. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch. 3-D printed cars. All the important subjects of the day, discussed extensively to keep you in the know! But of course that’s not the true purpose of today’s program. The heavy hitting came from Pastor Chris Dodson of New Hope Bible Church in Cedar Hills UT, who discussed Isaiah 51:6 - the fleeting things of this world, God's amazing salvation, and righteousness that He gives us when we trust in Him. Awesome!

You better grab a pair of sunglasses because Pastor Chris Dodson leads us in an illuminating discussion on 1 John 1:5! More explicitly he expounds on “Walking in the Light” with example like Moses! Another thing talked about was Key Radio’s indoor Niagara Falls incident of 2018.

How many pizza slices does your family have each year? Today, Pastor Chris Dodson joins Mike and Heather in a fantastic discussion on Psalm 63:5! Specifically, Chris he shares an excellent parable about a farmer who thinks he lost everything in a fire until he finds a blessing under a board! All of this and more on how we can recognize God’s grace even in the midst of storms!

After sharing his testimony with us Pastor Chris Dodson of New Hope Bible Church in Cedar Hills, joins us in a thought-provoking discussion on discipleship. More importantly though, Chris lets us pick his brain over today’s Key Verse found in Luke 12:6-7 and the message of our value in God’s eyes. Also, we briefly mention an opportunity to help support Vernal Christian Church in their mission trip to Haiti towards the end of this month.

Time to celebrate 25 goddamn episodes of VERY COOL! my friends. How freakin rad is that??? Shower me with gifts and praise if you must. But how about we celebrate finally getting my friend Erica on??? I've been trying to track down Harrycatt for awhile now and we actually made it happen. We're gonna sit down and talk about growing up in Cedar Hills, watching that whole area of Utah Valley grow before her eyes, jumping between living in Provo and SLC, making hot chocolate at City Creek, discovering her passion for all things hair, going to Japan and getting into playing music. Sorry we've been away, but we're back and I swear to blog this is a good one. SOOOOOO..... LET'S FREAKIN GO!

Jeanette Bennett is founder and editor-in-chief at Bennett Communications, where she primarily focuses her pen on Utah Valley Magazine, BusinessQ Magazine and Prosper Magazine. Jeanette earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in journalism from BYU and has been a regular guest on HuffPostLive. She has moderated gubernatorial debates and numerous business panels. Jeanette plays the piano and organ, but her feet did the talking last year when she took third place in “Dancing with the Community Stars.” Jeanette has a love/hate relationship with deadlines, half marathons and the stock market — and she has a love/love relationship with glossy pages, watching her kids play sports and enjoying Utah’s canyons. She and her husband, Matt, are raising their five children in Cedar Hills.

Jeanette Bennett is founder and editor-in-chief at Bennett Communications, where she primarily focuses her pen on Utah Valley Magazine, BusinessQ Magazine and Prosper Magazine. Jeanette earned a bachelor's and master's degree in journalism from BYU and has been a regular guest on HuffPostLive. She has moderated gubernatorial debates and numerous business panels. Jeanette plays the piano and organ, but her feet did the talking last year when she took third place in “Dancing with the Community Stars.” Jeanette has a love/hate relationship with deadlines, half marathons and the stock market — and she has a love/love relationship with glossy pages, watching her kids play sports and enjoying Utah's canyons. She and her husband, Matt, are raising their five children in Cedar Hills.

"Reset Passion" with JR Henderson, Pastor of Spiritual Formation. A sermon series based on the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) To reset something is, literally, to set it back to its original purpose, its original design. When an electronic device is functioning in a less-than-optimal way, it can be reset it so that whatever was stuck gets unstuck and all the connections can run smoothly again. Similarly, when life is functioning in a less-than-optimal way, it can be reset too. This starts on the inside and moves out. We can be changed, because Jesus changes everything. Cedar Hills Community Church - Cedar Rapids, Iowa Episode Artwork ImageSupport the show (https://pushpay.com/g/cedarhillscr)

"Reset Anxiety" with Kent Landhuis, Pastor of Teaching & Leadership. A sermon series based on the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) To reset something is, literally, to set it back to its original purpose, its original design. When an electronic device is functioning in a less-than-optimal way, it can be reset it so that whatever was stuck gets unstuck and all the connections can run smoothly again. Similarly, when life is functioning in a less-than-optimal way, it can be reset too. This starts on the inside and moves out. We can be changed, because Jesus changes everything.Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/cedarhillscr)

"Reset Compassion" with JR Henderson, Pastor of Spiritual Formation. A sermon series based on the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) To reset something is, literally, to set it back to its original purpose, its original design. When an electronic device is functioning in a less-than-optimal way, it can be reset it so that whatever was stuck gets unstuck and all the connections can run smoothly again. Similarly, when life is functioning in a less-than-optimal way, it can be reset too. This starts on the inside and moves out. We can be changed, because Jesus changes everything.Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/cedarhillscr)

"Reset Marriage" with Kent Landhuis, Pastor of Teaching and Leadership A sermon series based on the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) To reset something is, literally, to set it back to its original purpose, its original design. When an electronic device is functioning in a less-than-optimal way, it can be reset it so that whatever was stuck gets unstuck and all the connections can run smoothly again. Similarly, when life is functioning in a less-than-optimal way, it can be reset too. This starts on the inside and moves out. We can be changed, because Jesus changes everything.Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/cedarhillscr)

"Reset your heart" with JR Henderson, Pastor of Spiritual Development at Cedar Hills. A sermon series based on the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) To reset something is, literally, to set it back to its original purpose, its original design. When an electronic device is functioning in a less-than-optimal way, it can be reset it so that whatever was stuck gets unstuck and all the connections can run smoothly again. Similarly, when life is functioning in a less-than-optimal way, it can be reset too. This starts on the inside and moves out. We can be changed, because Jesus changes everything.Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/cedarhillscr)

"Reset your dreams" with Kent Landhuis, Pastor of Teaching and Leadership at Cedar Hills. A sermon series based on the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) To reset something is, literally, to set it back to its original purpose, its original design. When an electronic device is functioning in a less-than-optimal way, it can be reset it so that whatever was stuck gets unstuck and all the connections can run smoothly again. Similarly, when life is functioning in a less-than-optimal way, it can be reset too. This starts on the inside and moves out. We can be changed, because Jesus changes everything.Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/cedarhillscr)

Week 5 of an 11 week series exploring the communal nature of gospel-centered discipleship. Key verse: Matthew 9:36 Today's Message: "Worship Seeing" with guest speaker Jeremy Van Genderen, Director of Youth and Young Adults at Cedar Hills.Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/cedarhillscr)

Week 2 of a five-week series on hearing and answering God's call. Jeremiah 33:3 says, "Call to me and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things which you do not know." Our goal is to be a people who can more clearly hear God's voice. Today's Message: Jeremiah 33:1-3, "Hearing God's Call". Our Fall Kick-off is August 21 - new classes begin, youth and young adult ministries start back up, choir begins regular rehearses and some new ministries are beginning. For class descriptions and a full schedule of events, visit www.chccrca.org/kickoffSupport the show (https://pushpay.com/g/cedarhillscr)

Week 1 of a five-week series on hearing and answering God's call. Jeremiah 33:3 says, "Call to me and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things which you do not know." Our goal is to be a people who can more clearly hear God's voice. Today's Message: Jeremiah 1:1-10, "Answering God's Call". Our Fall Kick-off is August 21 - new classes begin, youth and young adult ministries start back up, choir begins regular rehearses and some new ministries are beginning. For class descriptions and a full schedule of events, visit www.chccrca.org/kickoffSupport the show (https://pushpay.com/g/cedarhillscr)

Slow Church pt. 11 - Pastor Kent Landhuis "Cultivating community in the patient way of Jesus."Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/cedarhillscr)

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Slow Church pt. 9 - Pastor JR Henderson "Cultivating community in the patient way of Jesus."Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/cedarhillscr)

Slow Church pt. 8 - Pastor Kent Landhuis "Cultivating community in the patient way of Jesus."Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/cedarhillscr)

Slow Church pt. 7 - Pastor Alan Crandall "Cultivating community in the patient way of Jesus."Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/cedarhillscr)

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Slow Church pt. 5 - Pastor Kent Landhuis "Cultivating community in the patient way of Jesus."Support the show (https://pushpay.com/g/cedarhillscr)

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Hello history friends and welcome back to rememberinghistory.com where we are remembering history and we’re making it. In this month’s podcast series, we are going to remember history in a slightly different way. Rather than talking about it (which, of course, is a great thing to do and a great way to learn), we are going to visit history, see history, experience history, and get immersed in history. (And, yes, we will talk about it a bit too!) What do I mean? I mean that this month we are going to discuss important historical sites around the United States. You might not realize that there are lots and lots of different sites where great and important historical events have occurred.  Some were small and brief events. Others were large and long lasting. But all were memorable and all were game changers.  I think that it is so important to visit historical sites and see where and how things happened, where people lived and how they lived. Remember, one of my goals is to bring history to life—that is one of the very best ways to keep history alive. And it’s also lots of fun.   I remember, when I was 8 years old, my parents took my brother and me on a road trip from Pennsylvania to California. That was one of the most fun trips ever!  Besides just spending time together as a family, we also went to historical sites that I had read about in school.  It was amazing to actually see the Liberty Bell and the original document of the Constitution.  And I was just amazed by visiting Harper’s Ferry!  (What? You haven’t heard of Harper’s Ferry?!)  No worries. It is one of the places that we’re going to discuss during our exploration of the great historic sites!   You might be asking yourself: why is she discussing this issue right now?  Great question! Sure it is a change from the topics that I have covered in the past, particularly in April. In that month, I discussed people who had been killed in the fight for civil rights.  There were so many people who sadly gave their lives during the civil rights movement but I was only able to discuss a few of them like Harry and Harriette Moore  who were was killed for documenting cases of lynching and who fought for equality in education, Rev. James Reeb who was killed while attending the Selma March and Birdia Keglar and Adlena Hamlett who were tortured and killed on their way home from testifying before the Commission on Civil Rights and who had worked tirelessly for voting rights.  Yes, these stories were hard to hear but it was important to remember them and what they lived and fought for.  So, sure, this month’s podcast series is very different.  But why now?   Because school is nearly finished for the year. People are making vacation plans.  They want to travel and visit family. Those are great things to do. That is my plan as well.  But I would love for people to consider visiting some of these places or having some of these experiences.  None of them are expensive. And they give so much more than they cost. And they are experiences that can be remembered for life.  We must not let history die. We must support those places that keep African American history alive and remembered. We should take our children to these places so they can see what came before them.  History is a larger way of looking at and experiencing life so let’s live life to the fullest. Remember Dr. Carter G. Woodson (the father of Black History) said that “If a race has no history, if it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world, and it stands in danger of being exterminated.   We must never become a “negligible factor” to anyone, particularly ourselves.       Finally, I just want to remind you that this is the new and improved website called rememberinghistory.com where were are remembering history and we’re making history, too. We are a large and growing community of fun and friendly historians and we welcome everyone who loves history or even if you’re just curious about history, we welcome everyone to join.  Leave your comments. Read the bodacious blog.  If you want more information about the people or issues, go to the remembering history book store called Books & Stuff. You’ll find, of course, books but also DVDs, audiobooks, games and other fun learning tools.  Everything has been personally vetted by me so you can trust these resources—or you can blame me if you don’t like them. That’s accountability.  Not easy to find on the Internet but you’ll find it here. Visit the Facebook page (which is also new).  On the Facebook page, you will find pictures of the places that I mention in the podcasts and you’ll see pictures of the people too.  A picture really does speak a thousand words.  And you’ll find additional information about the historic sites mentioned here. Finally—really this time!—I just want to remind you that rememberinghistory.com has a  surprise coming that will be released on June 1st. Next week, I’ll give you more information about this surprise and how you can be eligible to win one of these surprises.   Now, let’s get started remembering history and making history.   Yes, I think that I know what YOU’RE thinking now:  how can she possibly talk about all the different historic sites related to African Americans?  You’re right. I can’t possibly discuss EVERY one of them. Or even most of them. After all, we are talking about more than 400 years of history. It is a lot. So, I’m going to break it down. In this first podcast, I will discuss slavery and abolition.    Although slavery ended in 1865, many of the historic sites still remain or have been restored. They are not often visited—after all, it is not a period or topic that most Americans are proud of, like the Declaration of Independence.  But it is a part of American history and, especially, African American history so we should take steps to remember it, learn about it and learn from it.   Mount Vernon   This might seem like a strange place to revisit slavery. But it is one of the most moving places that I have ever visited.  As you are probably aware, Mount Vernon was the plantation home of George Washington, first president of the United States.   Of course, Washington did not live on the premises during his two terms as president.  But he always remained connected to the plantation and immediately returned to it following his tenure.    It is no surprise that George Washington owned slaves. In fact, he owned as many as 316 slaves that lived at Mount Vernon.  At the time of his death in 1799, 90 percent of the population at Mount Vernon consisted of enslaved African Americans.  And they lived in different quarters on the five farms that comprised Mount Vernon.  The largest slave quarter was located at Mansion House Farm where 90 slaves lived.  In other quarters, located at nearby farms or in distant fields, the quarters were smaller, housing around 45 or 50 persons. There is some dispute about the quality of the slave quarters. Some records say that the living areas were made of brick, had several fireplaces and glazed windows. Other reports (written by visitors to George and Martha) said that the quarters were basic log houses.  Inspectors described them as wretched. Husband and wife slept on a pallet while children slept directly on the floor.   I am mentioning Mount Vernon because the slave quarters (near the main house) have been restored and are open to visitors. This was an amazing experience.  Standing in the quarters where the enslaved population lived was an emotional trip and brought the history to life for me. I witnessed others having the same experience—both adults and children.  It is a trip back in history that every American should take.   With its large population of enslaved persons, Mount Vernon also had a cemetery for the African slaves. It is near the main house. Today, it is marked with a small monument that recognizes the slaves who lived, worked and died on the plantation.    To bring it all together, Mount Vernon has an excellent museum that discusses various aspects of life at the plantation, including the living conditions, experiences and lives of the enslaved population.  It has excellent and interesting descriptions, exhibits and explanations.  It even discussed the clothing, food and working conditions of the slaves.    Mount Vernon has made a great effort to restore and present life at the first president’s plantation. The restored slave quarters, the slave cemetery and the museum presents the enslaved population (both skilled and unskilled) in a realistic and dignified way.    Mount Vernon is open 365 days each year.  It is a short drive from Washington, D.C. and has an amazing restaurant. You gotta try the hoe cakes (pancakes made from cornmeal—it’s an original recipe by Washington’s niece)!  Take the whole family—you will never forget the experience.     I just briefly want to mention another plantation from the same period.  Montpellier is the plantation owned and operation by James Madison, 4th president of the United States.  Montpellier was a larger and grander plantation than Mount Vernon (I didn’t think that this was possible) and had large, multi-generational population of enslaved persons.      Montpellier has undergone many restorations but there much less is known about the slaves who lived on the plantation.  (The Madisons kept long and copious notes about their lives and the work of James Madison, but they did not maintain the detailed records like those kept at Mount Vernon.)  Nevertheless, it is known that between 1723 and 1844, there were more than 200 slaves that lived on Montpellier and that 7 generations of families were born, lived and died there.   So, why do I mention Montpellier? There is an amazing archeological dig and excavation being conducted on the plantation.  And they take volunteers from the public. You simply have to sign up for one of their week-long sessions where you will live and work with the archeologists on Montpellier.   Some of the excavations focus on the mansion and property owned by the Madisons.  However, they are also excavating the slave quarters and even restoring them for historical purposes. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of history and to protect history for future generations.  This type of opportunity does not often occur and it will not last forever so it is important to contact Montpellier as soon as possible if you wish to participate in this important excavation and restoration. You can get the information on the remembering history Facebook page. But it is also available at Montpellier.org.  I encourage visiting the Remembering History Facebook page because you will find more specific details and you can ask any questions that you might have.   Again, Montpellier is an important place, not just because it was the home of James and Dolley Madison but also because of its large slave population who lived for 7 generations on the plantation.  The current excavation gives you a chance to be a part of history. And that’s what this podcast is about:  making history!  For more information and pictures, go to the Remembering History website or the Facebook page.   Okay, so let’s leave the plantations now and visit the home of one of the most famous and greatest abolitionists:  Frederick Douglass.   Yes, you can actually visit his home! Frederick Douglass House is part of the U.S. National Park Service. In fact, it has been since 1962.  Frederick Douglass house is one of the most interesting and often forgotten treasures in the Washington, D.C. area.  It is based in Anacostia, Maryland, just minutes from the national capitol.    As you probably know, Frederick Douglass was born into slavery and was purchased by several different kinds of people. Some were cruel. Others were more compassionate. He actually learned how to read (which was illegal for slaves) from a compassionate and brave woman who was married to a man who had purchased him. He eventually escaped and became a very influential abolitionist, orator and writer. He published a newspaper that opposed slavery and published his autobiography called Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, which described his life and thoughts as a slave and the degradations that he suffered under the terrible institution. His autobiography gave momentum to the abolition movement.  Frederick Douglass travelled throughout the United States and Europe speaking against slavery.  As a runaway slave, though, he was constantly threatened with capture but influential friends later purchased his freedom.   Frederick Douglass purchased the house called Cedar Hills (we know it as Frederick Douglass House) in September of 1877. He paid $6,700 for the house and the 10 acres around it. The following year, he bought another 5 acres around the house.  He moved into the house in the Fall of 1878 and remained there until his death in 1895.   The house was first restored in 1922 by the Frederick Douglass Memorial and Historical Association and the National Association of Colored Women. It was further restored in 1972 and a third restoration was completed in 2007.  The house and the surrounding land are beautiful and scenic and reportedly have the best views of the national capitol.   As part of the National Park Service, there are today many tours of Frederick Douglass House. In fact, the only way to get inside the house is as part of a tour, which take place throughout the day. One point to highlight is the library. Frederick Douglass was a true man of letters and had an extensive library with books on virtually every imaginable subject.  It has been called the most impressive room in this most impressive house.   A “not to be missed” room in this house is the “growlery”.  This was a special room and I urge you to ask the knowledgeable volunteers about how Mr. Douglass used this room. You will be surprised!   If, unfortunately, you are not able to visit Frederick Douglass House or you just can’t wait to see the interior, then you can also take a virtual tour of the house on the website.  More on this great feature on the Remembering History website and Facebook page—and you will also find helpful information about the opening times, tours, directions and the history of the house. Go visit the website or Facebook page and I hope that you will “like” us there too.   Continuing on with the history of the abolition movement, we have the Black Heritage Trail. Do you know where the Black Heritage Trail is?  Can you guess?  Okay, I’ll just tell you: Boston.  (Yes, there is also a Black Heritage Trail in Columbus, Ohio, too.) But we will focus on Boston.   The Black Heritage Trail links more than 15 pre-Civil War structures and historic sites, including the 1806 African Meeting House, which is the oldest surviving black church in the United States. (You will hear about another church in the last podcast in this series so stay tuned.) The Black Heritage Trail is a path in Boston, Massachusetts, winding through the Beacon Hill neighborhood and other sites that are important in African American history.   Massachussetts was the first state to abolish slavery and, therefore, a large abolitionist community was formed there. And many enslaved persons escaped and sought refuge in the state.   The trail begins at the Museum for African American History in Boston (which is actually located in Abiel Smith School).   The trail includes 10 sites that were known to be part of the Underground Railroad. Stories about the owners and escaped slaves are provided at the houses. At the beginning of the trail, visitors can collect maps and written histories of how the Underground Railroad assisted slaves in getting to freedom. However, it notes the difficulties didn’t end in Boston, particularly after the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act and other laws that threatened escaped slaves.  The Black Heritage Trail is an interesting and active historical site that is a strong part of American history.   Take the family. Take the car. Or be prepared to walk, which is always a good idea.  You will find interesting and inspirational stories of real heroism and courage. Never depressing. Always interesting.  Shows how individuals can make a real difference.  For additional information including a map of the Black Heritage Trail, go to the Remembering History Facebook page.  I think that you will definitely like us. But you be the judge.   Finally, there is one last place that I want to mention in this podcast on famous historic sites about slavery and abolition.  This site is slightly different than the others but I hope you will agree that it is very relevant and extremely important—historically and today.  It is called the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.  Based in Cincinnati, the mission of the Freedom Center is to collect and reveal the stories of freedom heroes from the Underground Railroad to the present time. Its goal is to inspire modern abolitionist heroes.    There are stories about true American heroes like Harriett Tubman and her work to help enslaved people escape to freedom as well as her work as a nurse and spy during the American Civil War. The center devotes a lot of resources to fighting modern day slavery as well as recognizing the history of African slavery.   The Center offers a variety of programs for visitors and educators including films, lectures, exhibits, gallery talks and family programs.  In a special section of the center, individuals and groups can learn how to become modern day abolitionists in a three-step program. Spoiler alert: The three steps are:  Learn, teach and act. But there is much more to it and the center is devoted to abolishing modern day slavery.    Less you think that the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is a heavy, boring or slightly depressing place, get ready for a big surprise.  Yes, there are parts that are difficult such as the Auschwitz exhibit, there is also interactive and age-relevant stories that are so inspirational and empowering that visitors are left feeling ready, willing and able to change the world!    For additional information about the Freedom Center, take a look at the Remembering History Facebook page—there will be lots of practical information but also interesting commentary and stories. Again, visit the page and hopefully like us there.   So, that is all for today. Great sites: The slave quarters and the slave cemetery at Mount Vernon.  At Montpellier, you can actually excavate and restore the slave quarters.  Then Frederick Douglass House—the world’s most famous abolitionist. The Black Heritage Trail will take you along the Underground Railroad. And finally the  National Underground Railroad Freedom Center shows us how to fight modern day slavery and helps to work as modern day abolitionists. You see, there are so many great African American historical sites throughout the country.  I hope that you have enjoyed this podcast and gotten great ideas about places to go and to take the family this summer.  So much to see. So much to learn.   And, no, we’re not finished. In the next podcast, we are going to visit some unusual historical sites.  They might be surprises but I will give a small hint: think of a very famous, “game-changing” athlete and where he became famous.         And the final podcast in this series is going to take us to the west coast of the United States. Yes, there are a lot of interesting historical sites there—don’t let the people on the East Coast or in the South make you believe that African Americans did not have a strong presence in the west. We did—and you will hear about it in the third podcast.   So, please visit the rememberinghistory.com website or the Facebook page. You will find great resources and information and a great community of history lovers in both places.  Oh, did I mention the books and DVDs that you might also find interesting? Well, I mentioning them now so take a look or listen on the website. I hope that you find them interesting and helpful.   See you next time at rememberinghistory.com where we are remembering history and we’re making it.   Bye for now!   Robin