Podcast appearances and mentions of Ed Taylor

When things aren't going the way we think they should at church, or someone rubs you the wrong way, are you quick to criticize? Many of us have that tendency, if we're honest. But today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor urges us to refrain from that sort of thing. Nothing good is accomplished through our criticism of others. As we begin our study of First Corinthians four today we discover the apostle Paul even faced criticism. How he handles it really speaks volumes. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Whether it's teaching a Sunday School class for years and never having a single person show any appreciation whatsoever, or you're serving in the sound ministry and very few really know you're doing it faithfully… it's common for the Christian to feel underappreciated in their service of the Lord. But what will keep you going and how can you remain faithful to God in that difficult place?Let's talk about it today on Abounding Grace. In First Corinthians four verse one pastor Ed Taylor will key in on the description Paul gives of being a servant and a steward. That's exactly what we're to be as followers of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Maybe you've noticed, the church has problems and difficulties to deal with. Do you ever wonder why that is? Maybe someone mistreats you in the church and you're left hurt and confused. We'll gain some biblical perspective on it all today on Abounding Grace as pastor Ed Taylor opens First Corinthians four. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

When our kids are little we expect certain behaviors like an occasional temper tantrum, sucking on a pacifier, and crawling around on the ground playing with toys. But if a thirty or forty year old is engaging in that same behavior we'd be concerned. That's because we expect growth with time. And that's true spiritually as well. Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor shows us why spiritual growth is to occur from new birth until we go to be with the Lord. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

If you've received Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, that's wonderful. Your salvation is secure and you're on your way to heaven. But did you realize, you'll still give an account for your life and stand before the Bema Seat Judgment of Christ? This is not regarding your salvation, but rather eternal rewards. And today on Abounding Grace, pastor Ed Taylor helps us get ready. He wants us to consider three things in light of the Bema Seat, found in Second Corinthians five. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Where do you go to get wisdom concerning spiritual things? Your local library or college? Or your friend down the street? If you look anywhere other than God and His Word, you'll be disappointed and unsatisfied.Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor urges us to go to God for wisdom of the best kind. And the Holy Spirit is alone qualified to supply us that wisdom. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today we get right back into First Corinthians with pastor Ed Taylor on Abounding Grace. We open chapter two, and receive an awesome model for ministry. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today on Abounding Grace we begin a helpful series in First Corinthians with pastor Ed Taylor. As the world around us is becoming more wicked by the minute, how can we stand apart and be different and honor God with our lives? Pastor Ed believes First Corinthians contains just what we need to hear for times like these. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Here recently on Abounding Grace we've been encouraged to Take it All! But before we can actually do that we need to say to God, Lord You Can Have It All! This necessitates surrender and obedience on our part. We'll talk about it today, as pastor Ed Taylor visits Proverbs chapter three and Romans chapter twelve. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

There's a physical world all around us. It's very real to us because we can see it with our own eyes. But there's also a spiritual world as well, that is just as real! Problem is we can't see what's going on in this hidden spiritual realm. So today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor is going to challenge us to start praying, Lord open our eyes to see what we cannot see! That's actually a prayer of Elisha in Second Kings chapter six. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We're nearing the end of pastor Ed Taylor's series in Acts, and as the study comes to a completion, it's important to come to realize the Book of Acts continues today through you! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We all go through difficult times, but if we're a Christian and have eyes to see, we can look back and notice that God accomplished something great through it all. Not only that, we have heaven to look forward to. Keeping that eternal perspective will serve to help you avoid losing heart and giving up too soon. Today on Abounding Grace we take you to Second Corinthians four. First pastor Ed Taylor reminds us that we're all just clay pots, and God the treasure deserves all the glory for anything good that is seen in and through our lives. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We're in a series called, Be the Church! It's a study in Acts, from pastor Ed Taylor. And today we come back to chapter 26, where Paul is sharing some of his testimony. Before he came to Christ he was a religious man. Which raises the question, can you be unsaved, and yet do a lot of good things and involved in religious activities? Absolutely! And Saul of Tarsus, later to be known as Paul, is a case in point. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Romans 6:23 declares, The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Here on this Good Friday edition of Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor shares how we can move from wages to gift, and that's through repentance and faith in Christ. It really is the only way. But praise God there is a way, thanks to Jesus. We're talking about the power of Hope. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We'll be joined by pastor Ed Taylor in a moment, who today resumes our series in Acts. We left off in chapter 25. We're about to get a glimpse into how the enemy works, and come after us. We learned last time that he's relentless and out to destroy our lives, often using discouragement. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

There you are sitting in church listening to the pastor's message, but how do you really know he's handling the Word correctly? Or you're studying the Bible on your own, and not sure what the correct interpretation is. Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor will provide some helpful steps in handling the Word correctly. It's part of our study of Second Corinthians, and today we'll be in chapter four. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

[Short form interview with immersive audio]2025 marks the 55th anniversary of the Samaritans' presence in Ireland. Lucy's grandmother, Judy, dedicated 30 years as a volunteer with the organisation, offering support through their phone line. Although Lucy has always been curious about her grandmother's experiences on those calls, Samaritans volunteers are bound by a pledge of confidentiality regarding their callers. However, there was one call Judy could share with Lucy—and the reason why will soon become clear.Produced and narrated by Lucy Nuzum.Edited by John Roche.Cover artwork by Ed Taylor.Music: Epidemic Sound.-Comments and feedback very welcome!Email: yarnstorypodcast (at) gmail.com.Insta: @YarnStoryPod-Struggling to cope and need someone to talk to? Samaritans Ireland: email jo@samaritans.ie or call on 116 123.

There's great diversity in the body of Christ, and many differences too. Very sadly sometimes all of this leads to unhealthy division and fighting. But today on Abounding Grace, pastor Ed Taylor encourages us to take steps towards unity. He says it can be ours by faith! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

In John 14:15 the Lord says to us, If you love Me, keep my commandments! But maybe you've noticed that along our path of obedience, there are some obstacles! Whether it be people, things, voices or circumstances. So today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor will help us maintain steady obedience, no matter the obstacles. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

As believers we recognize we're save by grace through faith, and that's a total work of God. He gets all the glory for that right! But did you realize, your growth and the good in your life, comes from God too? All glory is to go to God, for His work in our lives. Our sufficiency is from the Lord. And that's the emphasis of today's Abounding Grace as pastor Ed Taylor dives back into Second Corinthians three. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Every once in a while it's not a bad idea to get a refresher in Christian service, what it should be all about, and what our motivation should be as we're engaged in it! And that's what we have in Acts chapter 20. Today and tomorrow on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor has a look at six essentials for serving Jesus. We're learning how to serve in these difficult last days! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor opens the book of Acts. We meet up with the Apostle Paul in Acts chapter twenty convening a pastor's conference of sorts. Paul gathers the elders of the Church and encourages them in their calling to keep giving out. Perhaps you need some encouragement to step out and serve? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Our teacher pastor Ed Taylor is moving verse by verse through the book of Acts. Today we've come to Acts chapter nineteen in our series, "Be the Church." Often what takes place in many lives is artificial or man-made, but how do we get to the place where the Spirit is at work in and through us? Let's find out together in today's study. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We're going to resume pastor Ed Taylor's study of Acts, as we look at chapter seventeen once again. The scene shifts to Athens today. As Paul the apostle looks around, he sees the city full of idols, and so he begins presenting just what they needed to hear... the Gospel message! And the Lord gives us many opportunities to do the same if we're open and willing. In this passage pastor Ed Taylor has observed five things that can help you reach this generation with Jesus. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor points to the door God opened for Paul the apostle and what happened as a result of Paul walking by faith. Through it all we'll discover how God leads our lives even still today. We're in Second Corinthians chapter two. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Throughout the day we talk about the weather, how our day is going, our interests and maybe even current events. But today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor will encourage us to talk about the greatest news of all. And if you're like a lot of believers you really struggle in this area of personal evangelism. So this is much needed encouragement from Acts chapter seventeen today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

One of the most frequently asked questions by Christians is, What is God's will for my life? Maybe you're trying to decide if a move across the country is in the will of God, or the person you're dating is the one for you to marry? Today pastor Ed Taylor will explain how the Holy Spirit leads our lives. At times He may close some doors like He did for Paul and his missionary team. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

How is a person saved? There's no greater question we could ask and answer than that! And today on Abounding Grace we'll learn that the answer is wonderfully simple. And to attempt to add to it will lead you down a road of bondage! That's what happened in the first century church as we'll hear today, as we join pastor Ed Taylor in Acts chapter fifteen starting with verse seven. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Back in the first century there were those that were under the impression that they needed to keep the law of Moses in order to be saved. That sort of thinking still exists today. But the problem is, we break the law every day. So where does that leave us? We'll talk about it today on Abounding Grace as pastor Ed Taylor digs deeper into Acts chapter fifteen. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We're at the midway point of our journey through Acts, here on Abounding Grace! We'll join pastor Ed Taylor in chapter fifteen. And at this point in the early church there's conflict and controversy. Paul and Barnabas have been doing the Lord's work, sharing the salvation message with Jews and Gentiles alike. But now they're facing opposition within their own ranks. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

I'm sure you can think of a time when someone said something really awful about you, behind your back, and it was untrue! Worse yet, people believed it, and before you know it, it was spread all over town. Sadly that sort of behavior has only gotten worse, with the advent of the internet. But how should we respond to that sort of thing? Do we lash out in anger or shutdown? Actually, there's a much better way to go, and it's modeled for us by the apostle Paul in Second Corinthians two. That's where we join pastor Ed Taylor today on Abounding Grace. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Maybe you've had some things that were said about you that were just not right or fair. Whether it's in the form of gossip or slander, it can be downright hurtful. But you're in good company, because the apostle Paul and even Jesus faced false accusations and criticism. Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor will point to one such occasion in Paul's life. And we'll hear him answer a couple of the charges. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Whether it's the doctor saying it's cancer, the death of a loved one at a young age, or a job loss… there are times when life appears unfair from our end. When these bombs go off, how do we process it all in a spiritually healthy way? Help is right around the corner on Abounding Grace as pastor Ed Taylor opens up Acts twelve. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We're about to witness an amazing work of God today on Abounding Grace, as we open up Acts chapter ten with pastor Ed Taylor! Picture the scene... Cornellius has gathered his friends and family together and Peter is preaching to them. And God is about to save the entire household! And through it all an important message goes out to us all, and that is God wants to save anyone, any nation with any background. That includes you! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We're about to witness an amazing work of God today on Abounding Grace, as we open up Acts chapter ten with pastor Ed Taylor! Picture the scene... Cornellius has gathered his friends and family together and Peter is preaching to them. And God is about to save the entire household! And through it all an important message goes out to us all, and that is God wants to save anyone, any nation with any background. That includes you! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Last time on Abounding Grace you may recall that pastor Ed Taylor gave us 10 things that will help us serve God well. He's got 10 more to share with us today and tomorrow. So if you have a desire to be used of the Lord, and grow in your service of Him, be sure to listen. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

God has placed some pastors and leaders in the local church and we can either support and love them or make life very hard for them and be divisive and difficult. Today pastor Ed Taylor continues his servants class and reveals the best way to serve and support our pastors and leaders. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today we get back into pastor Ed Taylor's series, Be the Church. Right now, we're taking a servant's class! And as we'll learn today, as we serve, we should do so with a pastor's heart. But what does a pastor's heart look like? We get some clues looking at the life of Christ and as we turn to Ezekiel 34. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

While not every Christian is called to be a pastor, we should all have a pastor's heart! We'll explain why today on Abounding Grace. As we continue pastor Ed Taylor's series, Be the Church, we're taking some time out to learn what the Bible teaches about servanthood. You might think of it as a servant's class! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Today pastor Ed Taylor will use Paul's conversion to illustrate how God has a plan for our spiritual growth. Join us in Acts chapter nine. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Some might have voted him least likely to become a Christian, he was Saul of Tarsus. And Today on Abounding Grace pastor Ed Taylor looks at his conversion. Every conversion is a miracle and therefore dramatic. But in terms of who he was before he came to Christ, the effect it had on the whole world, not to mention the particular circumstances of it Saul's conversion is most dramatic. The story is found in Acts chapter nine - please turn there as we join pastor Ed who makes the case, No One is Beyond the Reach of God. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

On today's Abounding Grace, pastor Ed Taylor will take us to Acts chapter eight, verses twenty-six through forty. In this passage of Scripture we learn of a great evangelical work going on in the first century. God is going to use Philip to get the ball rolling, so to speak. This passage of scripture is more proof of the power of the Spirit, and His ability to turn us into bold, confident, Gospel-sharing Christian warriors. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

On today's program, pastor Ed Taylor will take us to Acts chapter eight, starting at verse twenty-six. In this passage of Scripture we learn of a great evangelical work going on in the first century. God is going to use Philip to help another person see Jesus. And God wants to use you and me like this today! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

As we continue Ed Taylor's series in Acts called, Be the Church, we encounter a man named Simon. Judging by outward appearance, some in that day no doubt thought Simon was saved and on his way to heaven. But pastor Ed believes he was a fake believer, and he'll explain why today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We're talking about being a good and generous giver today on Abounding Grace. God actually talks quite a bit about how we handle our finances and it says a great deal about our relationship with Him. Today pastor Ed Taylor resumes his series in First Corinthians as we begin a look at the final chapter. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

We're in a study of Acts right now with pastor Ed Taylor, a series we've entitled, Be the Church! In essence we're learning how to be the church. And today we'll hear of a time in the early church when it was being stirred up by persecution. It's reminiscent of how God so often works in our lives. He'll do what it takes to stir us up to move and grow into the person He wants us to be. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/302/29

Guest: Ed Taylor, General Manager of Warbirds Over Wanaka Host: Dave Homewood Recorded: 4th of March 2024 Released: 4th of March 2024 Duration: 45 minutes 17 seconds In this episode Dave Homewood chats with Ed Taylor about the upcoming three-day Warbirds Over Wanaka airshow over Easter on March 29th, 30th and 31st. The airshow [...]

Ever wondered what it's like to be Santa Claus beyond the holiday season? In this episode of The Business Ownership Podcast - Christmas Special I interviewed Santa Ed Taylor. In 2013, Santa Ed became a Brand Ambassador for Hello Santa, a video visit app. As their Brand Ambassador, he made appearances on the Today Show, QVC, Tube-A-Thon, and many other TV and internet shows and events.His appearance with Rob Dyrdek on his MTV show "Ridiculousness" in 2013 put him on the map nationally as a Santa Claus actor. Appearing with Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg in a trailer for Daddy's Home 2 also helped. Booking national commercials for Kohl's, Band-Aid, Reddi Wip, Overstock, and Chrysler, and an award-winning regional commercial for Meijer's cemented it; Santa Ed was a bonafide Santa actor.In the Chrysler commercial, Santa Ed played a sales manager who looked an awful lot like Santa Claus. He gets recognized for that one often. Santa Ed loves it when someone asks, "Were you the Santa in that car commercial, the one wearing a tie?"Santa Ed has had many amazing experiences since then, such as appearing on the Jimmy Kimmel Show, the Steve Harvey Show, Nickelodeon, and much more. He has also attended many celebrity and company parties, such as those for Facebook, Pinterest, JibJab, Nickelodeon, Mattel Toys, the Lakers, the Rams, and others. Santa Ed has been featured in TV shows, commercials, and even a music video with Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton.In 2015, Santa Ed started a Santa School, now called the Worldwide Santa Claus Network. The school is the only one of its kind, offering online training to more than 5,300 Santas and Mrs. Clauses worldwide.Learn about the business of being Santa, the joy of spreading happiness, and how you too can don the red suit and make a difference.Check this out!North Pole Neighbors Website: https://north-pole-neighbors.com/Santa Ed Website: https://santaed.com/Worldwide Santa Claus Network Website: https://worldwide-santa-claus-network.com/That Santa Guy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatsantaguy/Book a call with Michelle: https://www.AwarenessStrategies.com/m30Join our Facebook group for business owners to get help or help other business owners! The Business Ownership Group - Secrets to Scaling: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessownershipsecretstoscalingLooking to scale your business? Get free gifts here to help you on your way: https://www.awarenessstrategies.com/

Becky Dixon, president and owner of AyerPlay Productions, began her career in broadcasting at KTUL-TV in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she was both a news and sports anchor. In just six years, she was hired by ABC Sports and became the first woman to host a network sports show when she joined Frank Gifford as co-host of ABC's Wide World of Sports.Dixon served as a broadcaster for the Super Bowl, Winter Olympics, World Gymnastics Championships, college football, and the Triple Crown of Horse Racing. She also co-hosted the Dallas Cowboys' Jerry Jones Show.Dixon later returned to Tulsa and founded Dixon Productions, launching the television special Oklahomans. The show was statewide, promoting and celebrating the achievements of many well-known Oklahomans.In 1994, Dixon joined forces with communications pioneer Ed Taylor to form AyerPlay. The company broke new ground on the Internet with one of the first live webcasts when Dixon co-hosted a World Aids Day Symposium in conjunction with Harvard University.Becky was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 2016.

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for July 1st Saturday Publish Date: June 30 Friday   Commercial: Henssler :15   From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast Today is Saturday July 1st and happy 70th birthday to actor Dan Akroyd ***Akroyd*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Engineered Solutions of Georgia 1. Georgia DNR Game Wardens participate in Operation Dry Water to halt boating under the influence this weekend 2. Residents turn out in support of Cobb's Jewish community 3. And Cobb's 'second chance' program has restricted 1,000 criminal records since 2021 launch   Plus All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.   Commercial : CU of GA   STORY 1 dnr   As the July 4th holiday approaches, boaters across the US are gathering on waterways. However, this also leads to an increase in boating incidents and fatalities. To address this issue, Georgia DNR Law Enforcement, along with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and the US Coast Guard, is participating in Operation Dry Water. This initiative aims to raise awareness and enforce safe boating practices, particularly sober boating, which is crucial as alcohol use is a leading cause of recreational boater fatalities. Game Wardens will work to educate the public about the dangers of boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs. They will increase patrols and conduct checkpoints to ensure the safety of boaters. Operating a vessel while impaired is illegal and can result in serious consequences. Boaters are reminded to boat sober and wear life jackets. Operation Dry Water is a year-round campaign promoting awareness and deterring alcohol and drug use on the water. For more information, visit operationdrywater.org...........……... Read more about this at mdjonline.com   Story 2: support   Residents of Cobb County came together at East Cobb United Methodist Church in a show of solidarity with their Jewish neighbors, following an antisemitic demonstration outside Chabad of Cobb. The interfaith service, titled "A Time of Prayer and Action to Support our Jewish Neighbors," saw a packed church filled with people who felt the need to take a stand against hate. The neo-Nazi rally, organized by the Goyim Defense League, targeted multiple locations with antisemitic flyers before reaching Cobb County. Mechel McKinley-Hoffman and Rabbi Daniel Dorsch decided to organize the event as a call to action rather than a counterprotest. The support from allies and the community was evident, and Cobb County officials expressed their opposition to hate. Efforts were also made at the legislative level, with a bill to define antisemitism in state law, although it has yet to pass.   Story 3: gop   Cobb District Attorney Flynn Broady Jr. announced that Cobb County's record restriction program has helped 1,000 individuals restrict their criminal records. The program, established two years ago under Georgia's "Second Chance Law," allows nonviolent misdemeanor convictions and some individuals with pardoned felony convictions to seek record restriction or expungement. The Second Chance Desk, launched in June 2021, connects people with attorneys who offer free consultations and assistance in completing restriction and sealing applications. The aim is to provide individuals with a second chance, allowing them to secure employment and housing without the burden of a criminal history. Broady emphasized the importance of restorative justice and enabling former offenders to fully engage in the community. The Second Chance Desk is a collaborative effort between various organizations, including the Georgia Justice Project and Cobb County's legal entities........….we'll be right back   Break: Dayco - ESOG - JRM   STORY 4: NCC   North Cobb Christian School celebrated the groundbreaking of the second phase of its upper school facility, marking a significant milestone in the school's growth. The event saw a joyful gathering of faculty, parents, students, and alumni under a tent adorned with balloons. The capital campaign for phase two, which aims to add 35,000 square feet to the existing upper school building, was launched in November 2021. The $12 million campaign goal was successfully achieved through the support of 375 donors, enabling the construction to proceed debt-free. The new phase will feature amenities such as a large dining hall, commercial kitchen, student-run coffee shop, outdoor dining area, recreational space, life sciences labs, and an upper school program center. The school expects to complete construction and open the new building for the 2024-25 school year. The event emphasized God's faithfulness and the school community's gratitude for the support received over the past 40 years     STORY 5: paran   Mount Paran Christian School has announced several promotions within its administrative team for the upcoming academic year. Tawanna Rusk will assume the role of associate head of school, focusing on providing academic leadership and support to the division heads of the school's four academic levels. Jason Beard will become the head of high school, while Ashley Cochran will take on the position of assistant head of high school. Dr. Nikki Hamilton will serve as the new high school dean of students. Tina Baker has been appointed as the head of lower school after a nationwide search, and Jocelyn Sotomayor will be the assistant head of lower school. Penny Harrison will continue as the head of preschool. The school expressed confidence in its academic leadership team and their commitment to the school's mission and vision. Mount Paran Christian School is a non-denominational college-preparatory school catering to students from preschool to grade 12.   Story 6: hiring   The Cobb County Sheriff's Office is organizing a free family fun and hiring event on July 8 at the Cobb County Safety Village in Marietta. The event aims to involve families of law enforcement applicants throughout the hiring process. Applicants should arrive in fitness attire by 8 a.m. and will participate in a physical agility test and interviews. The event will take place rain or shine, with only 44 slots remaining to be filled. In addition to the hiring activities, there will be food trucks, a live DJ, bouncy houses, face painting, backpack giveaways, and displays of cutting-edge equipment. Various units, including S.W.A.T., mounted patrol, and K-9, will be present. Family members of applicants can participate in a Q&A session. For more details, visit the Cobb County Sheriff's Office website at www.Cobbsheriff.org/careers.…………we're back, in a moment   Break Elon – Ingle's 7- Drake   Story 7: vulture   The Chattahoochee Nature Center has announced the completion of its new vulture aviary. The previous aviary was over 20 years old and required an upgrade to ensure the safety of the birds, including protection from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Thanks to the contributions from The Imlay Foundation, Barbara & Ed Taylor, the Choate Bridges Foundation, and other generous donors, the funds were secured to rebuild the enclosure. The Turkey Vulture and Black Vulture, who had been off exhibit since August 2022, have now been returned to the aviary. The Chattahoochee Nature Center plays a crucial role in wildlife rehabilitation, handling over 700 cases and 3,500 inquiries annually. Donations are welcomed to support their important work. For more information, visit their website at https://www.chattnaturecenter.org/visit/experience/wildlife/.   Story 8: aarp   Powder Springs, Georgia, has been awarded a 2023 AARP Community Challenge grant. The grant will fund the Powder Springs Bike Rack Art Project, which aims to promote active and healthy lifestyles and provide alternatives to car-centric living. The city plans to partner with the South Cobb Arts Alliance to design, create, and install five artistically designed bike racks in strategic locations throughout downtown Powder Springs. This initiative is part of the city's broader efforts to create a livable and sustainable environment, including a redesigned town square with green spaces and community amenities. Powder Springs is also building connector trails between the Silver Comet Trail and downtown, further enhancing accessibility for cyclists and pedestrians. For more information about the AARP Community Challenge projects, visit aarp.org/CommunityChallenge.   Story 9: hawks   The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm collaborated on a Console to Career esports panel at the Ron Anderson Recreation Center in Powder Springs. The event aimed to educate students about career paths and opportunities in gaming. Local esports professionals, including representatives from Hawks Talon GC and other gaming organizations, shared their experiences and insights. The panel highlighted the diverse career options in esports and emphasized the importance of diversity and inclusivity in the industry. Hawks Talon GC Head Coach Ismael Diaz-Tolentino also engaged with the students. The Ron Anderson Recreation Center's Good Neighbor Club, which focuses on esports, was selected for the event due to its recent technology enhancements sponsored by State Farm. Additionally, the children had the chance to receive professional tools and basketball fundamentals, while some participated in the Hawks' annual camp at Ron Anderson.   We'll have Final thoughts coming up after this……     Break: Fernbank – Ted's - Henssler 60 Signoff- Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Marietta Daily Journal podcast. Read more about all our stories, and get other great content at MDJonline.com. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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