Podcasts about Goshen

This episode is part of the Foundations of Soil & Plant Science series — a selection of conversations that continue to influence how I approach soil health, plant performance, and cultivation systems. I've added a short new intro to each re-release with updated perspective and context.Originally released as Episode 20My guest for this episode is Ben Hartman, farmer and author of The Lean Farm.Ben operates Clay Bottom Farm in Goshen, Indiana, and is known for applying lean manufacturing principles to agriculture. His work focuses on improving farm efficiency, reducing wasted time and materials, and designing production systems that prioritize value and profitability.In this conversation we discuss:What lean farming means and how it applies to cultivationIdentifying and eliminating wasted time, labor, and inputsDesigning efficient workflows and production systemsHow simplifying systems can improve consistency and profitabilityApplying lean principles to indoor and greenhouse cultivationWhile this conversation comes from outside traditional cannabis production, the principles discussed are directly applicable to any cultivation operation looking to improve efficiency and long-term sustainability.Part of the Foundations of Soil & Plant Science series. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the latest installment of our At Home series, the Vermont Edition team visits the Brandon home of award-winning poet Bianca Stone. Stone was named Vermont's poet laureate in 2024. Her latest book of poetry, The Near and Distant World, came out this year.Stone is also the creative director of the Ruth Stone House in Goshen, where she hosts poetry events, retreats, and classes. We'll hear about her writing process, how she handles digital distractions, and an upcoming project to bring the poetry of past poet laureates to people all across the state.

In this episode of Sounds Around Town, Nick Kieffer sits down with Dr. Rebecca Stoltzfus, President of Goshen College, for a wide-ranging conversation about higher education, community, and the future of Goshen.Dr. Stoltzfus shares why earning a college degree continues to matter in today's changing world, reflects on her recent reappointment for a third term as president, and talks about what she has come to appreciate about leading a college deeply connected to its town. She also looks ahead to the next five years and what's on the horizon for Goshen College.The conversation explores the impact of the Westlawn project and the new Center for Nursing and Public Health, highlighting how strong community partnerships are positioning Goshen College as a regional leader in nursing and public health education. Dr. Stoltzfus also discusses how the college is approaching artificial intelligence in higher education, the role of faith formation and storytelling at GC, and why bridging political divides remains essential work—both on campus and in the broader community.This episode offers thoughtful insight into how education, partnership, and shared values help shape Goshen's quality of life and future.

When the world goes through a very intense time, are you ready for it? We are living in unstable times. No one seems to know for sure what is going to happen next. Do God's promises work in the worst of times? Even in the middle of a war. Or are God's promises only for the good times and the "safe" locations? Most people are content to survive bad times, but there is a special group of people that God has called to thrive in the worst times. Overcomers. 

Robert in Westchester, NY, calls in to discuss a second biological lab discovered in Las Vegas, Nevada, involving the Chinese and an incident where an innocent citizen was intentionally harmed. John in Goshen, NY, has a question about a change at a famous radio station, believing it significantly altered the station's landscape.

Robert in Westchester, NY, calls in to discuss a second biological lab discovered in Las Vegas, Nevada, involving the Chinese and an incident where an innocent citizen was intentionally harmed. John in Goshen, NY, has a question about a change at a famous radio station, believing it significantly altered the station's landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Sound of Success, Nick Kieffer sits down with Gene Cruise, CEO and Head Coach of Surf Internet, to talk about leadership, growth, and the role broadband plays in building strong communities.Gene shares the story behind Surf Internet's evolution—from its early days connecting communities to becoming a regional leader in fiber-optic broadband across the Midwest. The conversation explores what it takes to scale a mission-driven company, why reliable connectivity is essential for businesses, education, and families, and how Surf approaches expansion with both innovation and community at the forefront.Nick and Gene also discuss leadership philosophy, the importance of investing in infrastructure, and what communities like Goshen need to thrive in an increasingly digital economy. Gene offers insight into current trends in broadband, Surf's vision for the future, and how connectivity continues to unlock opportunity across the region.This episode is a great listen for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in how technology and community investment intersect to drive long-term success.

In this episode of Sound of Service, we sit down with Michel Alvarez, 2026 Board Chair of the Goshen Chamber of Commerce and Branch Manager at Centier Bank, to talk about leadership, service, and the power of getting involved in your community.Michel shares why she said “yes” to leading the Chamber, what inspires her commitment to service, and how her professional and volunteer experiences have shaped her leadership style. We also dive into what's ahead for the Goshen Chamber in 2026, including her vision for strengthening connections, supporting local businesses, and encouraging members to play an active role in shaping Goshen's future.Whether you're a long-time Chamber member or someone looking for ways to engage more deeply in the community, this conversation offers insight, encouragement, and a reminder that meaningful change happens when people step forward to serve.

Clients apprehensive as detentions rise A different reality existed in late November when Joe Lavetsky helped a Hudson Valley man from Turkmenistan apply to become a naturalized U.S. citizen. In that reality, Lavetsky, a Beacon-based immigration lawyer, represented a model candidate for naturalization: a taxpaying green-card holder with letters of support from the correctional facility where he works and the fire department for which he volunteers. Then there is reality since Dec. 2, when the Department of Homeland Security announced a pause on applications for asylum, green cards and naturalization for immigrants from 19 countries, most of them African and Muslim. The announcement came six days after an Afghan native granted asylum killed one member of the National Guard and wounded another in Washington, D.C. Lavetsky, who specializes in green-card and citizenship cases, said he has recently represented people from three of those countries — Cuba, Turkmenistan and Venezuela. The Turkmen is "a really good guy" who has had a green card since 2021 and is ready to become a naturalized citizen, he said last month. But the application "is going nowhere anytime soon." Lavetsky and other immigration attorneys have a front-row seat to the fear and anguish of immigrants whose hopes of remaining in the U.S. are being delayed or dashed as the administration of President Donald Trump works to fulfill his vision of mass deportations. ICE, in a news release issued Dec. 31, said its officers are focused on removing criminals: "While ICE's law enforcement officers risk their lives to arrest the worst of worst criminal illegal aliens, including murderers, rapists, child sex abusers, terrorists and gang members, they have faced a 1,347 percent increase in assaults and an 8,000 percent increase in death threats against them thanks to the lies and smears from sanctuary politicians and radical activists, and hoaxes spread by the media. "Their heroic efforts have led to historic results, helping DHS remove more than 622,000 illegal aliens, including tens of thousands of the worst of the worst criminal offenders." But the agency also targets immigrants applying for asylum, legal permanent residence (green cards) and naturalization, advocates say. More people are being detained when they show up for what used to be routine check-ins with ICE or hearings in immigration court, said Rubie Alicea, an attorney with Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, which has offices in Peekskill. At the end of November, ICE detentions nationally (53,520) and at its facility in Goshen (166) were more than two times higher than a year earlier, according to the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse at Syracuse University. Nearly three-fourths of detainees, 73.6 percent, had no criminal convictions, according to TRAC. Amid the agency's push, accompanying clients to those appointments "is the most stressful thing," said Alicea, who mostly handles deportation cases and has represented people from Dutchess and Putnam counties. "It's hard for me," she said. "I cannot tell them not to go, but I cannot guarantee they will not be detained." In addition to pausing asylum, green-card and citizenship applications, DHS said that anyone approved for those benefits since Joe Biden's inauguration as president on Jan. 20, 2021, will be subject to a "comprehensive re-review, potential interview and re-interview." Some of the affected are immigrants who have overstayed their visa but later married U.S. citizens and are applying for a green card, said Lavetsky. Detaining them "never happened in the past," even during the first Trump administration, he said. But now, even if they have a strong application, Lavetsky warns them that they may be detained during their interview. He has started accompanying clients to interviews at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services offices in Albany and Manhattan. At a recent interview for the client applying for a green card after marrying a ...

In this January 2026 episode, MSS intern Cheri Mitchell interviews Zach Blend, Chief Executive Officer of the Goshen Valley Foundation located in Cherokee County, GA. Zach shares his child welfare wisdom and experiences caring for youth in foster care as they prepare to age out of the system. Goshen New Beginnings, an independent living program on Goshen Valley's campus, plays an integral part in this transition to adulthood. The program enables young people to continue their time in care until age 21, helps them develop relational confidence to connect with adult supports in a healthy and trustworthy way, and provides opportunities to learn the skills of daily living.

The Exodus Plagues: Darkness and Death Point to Messiah's Victory The final plagues of Egypt reveal more than historical judgment. They prophetically foreshadow the redemptive work of Yeshua, who conquered both darkness and death on our behalf. When Yahweh brought thick darkness over Egypt for three days, it was judgment against Ra, the sun deity. Yet in Goshen, the Israelites dwelt in light (Exodus 10:23). This contrast mirrors Yeshua's declaration: "I am the light of the world" (John 8:12). Just as darkness covered the land during His crucifixion (Luke 23:44-45), Yeshua entered that darkness to break its power over us. The tenth plague struck Egypt's firstborn at midnight, fulfilling Yahweh's warning in Exodus 4:22-23. Only those protected by the lamb's blood were spared. Yeshua, called "the firstborn over all creation" (Colossians 1:15), became our Passover Lamb. He bore the judgment we deserved, marking us with His blood so that death passes over us. The mixed multitude leaving Egypt (Exodus 12:38) foreshadows how Yeshua grafts all nations into Israel's covenant. Through Mashiach, we move from darkness to light, from death to life. At history's darkest hour, Elohim accomplished our greatest deliverance, inviting us to His table where one Torah applies to both native and foreigner alike.   watch on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/j04OPcE43EI Check it out on Vimeo here:  www.vimeo.com/ruach Have you read the Parsha yet? Check out the portion read by Will Spires  here: https://youtu.be/KyieCyWk0YI?si=zJ03Y1CzN1UFzPKg   If these have been a blessing to you please consider donating to help us continue to put these teachings out. You can donate at https://www.ruachonline.com/donate    If you like this video and would like to know more about Ruach Ministries International you can check us out on many venues: website: www.RuachOnline.com  Facebook: www.facebook.com/RuachMinistries  Twitter: @RuachTweets Vimeo: www.vimeo.com/Ruach  YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/theruachlife  Instagram: www.instagram.com/ruachminintl  podcast: https://stone2flesh.podbean.com/  podcast on iTunes: https://bit.ly/2mb9xZX  & Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Ruach

The weekly Torah portion reading this week is the first in the story of the Exodus, aka “Shemot” in the Hebrew, which also begins the story of the life of Moses (Moshe) — Exodus/Shemot 1:1 through 6:2. And these few chapters seem to cover a period of over two centuries, a descent into “cruel bondage” from a life of plenty in the land of Goshen, and fully two-thirds of the life of the man “drawn from the water.” https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/SSM-1-9-26-Shemot-teaching-podcast-xxx.mp3 Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship, in the Sabbath Day midrash, notes up front that this story picks up after what is generally recognized as at least two centuries of silence from Scripture. And the story hinges on the advent of a new king, who “knew NOT Joseph.” And even after some genealogy, the stunning (to some, certainly!) story of midwives who didn’t read Romans 13, and a few verses about the birth of Moses, and his salvation by being “drawn out of the water,” it’s also true that the first eighty years of his life are given only a little ink in the Book, compared to the detail about what follows, in just the final third of his life. So it’s fascinating to examine just WHAT Scripture has us focus on during those years. There are things said, things that have a startlingly similar pattern, and things UNSAID, but which still resonate, because we can arguably see the concerning parallels right now. And there’s a question that emerges, too. Shemot: Where are the MEN? https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/WT-CooH-1-10-26-Shemot-Where-are-the-MEN-podcast-xxx.mp3 The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:

Semitrailer and truck body manufacturer Wabash National Corporation announced plans to idle two facilities in Little Falls, Minnesota, and Goshen, Indiana. The company expects the actions to result in approximately 270 layoffs.A Wabash SEC filing mentioned 56 job cuts in Minnesota and 214 in Indiana. WARN Notices revealed that impacted positions will include maintenance and production coordinators, machine operators, assemblers and welders — with the latter two accounting for 83 of the affected employees in Indiana. The Minnesota WARN Notice did not disclose the number of workers by role.

It's the return of the MWPL Insiders and we've got special guests to help reboot the show! Tyler and Henrique from Goshen City FC join the podcast to discuss their club and path in the beautiful game. 

Parashat Shemot tells about the enslavement of Beneh Yisrael in Egypt, a policy enacted by the king about whom the Torah writes: "A new king arose in Egypt, who did not know Yosef" (1:8). Rashi brings a debate among the Amoraim regarding this verse. One view accepts the simple meaning, that a new king came to power. According to the other view, however, this Pharaoh who decided to persecute Beneh Yisrael was the same king who ruled Egypt previously, but he is called "new" because "Nit'hadeshu Gezerotav" – he issued new decrees. This second opinion cited by Rashi requires some explanation. The phrase "Nit'hadeshu Gezerotav" does not actually denote "new" decrees. Its precise translation is "his decrees were renewed." There is, of course, a significant difference between a "new" decree and a "renewed" decree. A "new" decree is one which never existed before, whereas a "renewed decree" is a policy that was once in place and is now restored. We must ask, then, which old policy did Pharaoh "renew" in Egypt? Rav Yosef Salant (Jerusalem, 1885-1981), in his Be'er Yosef, answers this question by examining Onkelos' translation of this verse, which concludes: "De'la Mekayem Gezerat Yosef" – "who did not uphold Yosef's decree." According to Onkelos, Pharaoh annulled the policy that Yosef had put into place. This likely refers to the measures Yosef had enacted in order to feed the population of Egypt during the famine. As we read toward the end of Parashat Vayigash, once the famine struck, Yosef began selling the vast quantities of grain that had been stored during the seven years of surplus. At first, he sold grain to the people in exchange for money, and then, after they had spent all their money, he sold them grain in exchange for their animals and their land. Eventually, the people were left with nothing with which to purchase grain. Yosef therefore turned the entire population into Pharaoh's servants, giving them land to till, in exchange for which they gave Pharaoh a percentage of their crops. The Torah writes that the Egyptians were happy with this arrangement, as it ensured their survival during the devastating famine that ravaged the country. Many years later, Rav Salant explains, Pharaoh changed this policy and brought back the conditions that had been in place before Yosef came along. And thus he "renewed" the old decrees. Rav Salant writes that once the famine ended, Pharaoh used the arrangement established by Yosef as a means of provoking resentment and hostility toward Beneh Yisrael. As politicians often do, Pharaoh sought to win the people's support by convincing them that they were victims of an evil scheme from which he would heroically rescue them. He thus charged that Beneh Yisrael – who were living comfortably in the Goshen region – were responsible for the Egyptian people's lack of freedom, for their status as Pharaoh's servants, because it was Yosef who enacted this policy. And thus the arrangement that saved Egypt from widespread starvation was turned into an evil, malicious scheme to subjugate the people. The Egyptians who were previously grateful for this arrangement now resented it, blaming Yosef – and, by extension, all Beneh Yisrael – for the injustice that they were told they now experienced. One contemporary Rabbi added that this might shed light on Rav Yosef's comment in the Gemara (Pesahim 68b) expressing the great importance of the holiday of Shabuot. Rav Yosef remarked that if not for the event of Matan Torah, which is celebrated on Shabuot, "Kama Yosef Ika Be'shuka" – "There are several 'Yosef's' in the marketplace. Meaning, it is only because of the Torah that Rav Yosef was able to achieve and to distinguish himself through his outstanding scholarship. On a deeper level, however, Rav Yosef was perhaps lamenting the fact that the phenomenon of Yosef, of a Jew who was unfairly maligned and scapegoated after having helped and contributed to a country – has recurred many times. There are, unfortunately, many examples of "Yosef," occasions when Jews were viewed with suspicion and treated with hostility despite their having been hard-working, law-abiding, contributing members of society. This observation is, on the one hand, sobering, but on the other hand, it should give us hope and encouragement at this time of rising antisemitism. This phenomenon is upsetting, but not new. It has happened before – and, each time, we've prevailed. Hashem has always helped us in the past, and he will help us now, as well. We will continue to proudly carry the legacy of Yosef Ha'sadik, passionately adhering to our values and traditions while contributing to the society around us, and placing our trust in Hashem at all times.

Genesis closed with the descendants of Jacob living in the land of Egypt, waiting out the period of famine that had overtaken the region. What started as a temporary move turned into a centuries-long stay. We do not know the exact time interval separating Joseph from Moses. The Bible says a Pharaoh arose who “did not know Joseph” (1:8). The new Pharaoh was not beholden to the Israelites. The history of Joseph's service was long forgotten, which meant the Israelites lost their protected status as the relatives of a national hero.Goshen no longer hosted just Jacob and his descendants. That original generation of 70 refugees passed away. But they were an “exceedingly fruitful” people, fanning out over the Nile Delta. They grew so large that the native Egyptians felt threatened by their size. The first words out of the new Pharaoh's mouth were: “Look, the Israelite people are more numerous and more powerful than we. Come, let us deal shrewdly with them, or they will increase and, in the event of war, join our enemies and fight against us and escape from the land” (1:9–10).Support the show

This week's Torah portion Vayechi covers Genesis 47:28–50:26. These are the last chapters of Genesis and the final moments of the era of the patriarchs. It is a biblical pivot point. While Genesis covered the personal lives and divine encounters of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Exodus will launch into the national history of the twelve tribes. A Heart Anchored in the PromiseAfter Joseph brought his family to Goshen, Jacob lived there with his extended family for the last seventeen years of his life. These were likely his most peaceful years. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Yet, as his strength begins to fail, his mind does not dwell on the comforts of Egypt. He calls Joseph to his side for a final request. He says: “Deal kindly and truly with me. Please do not bury me in Egypt” (Gen. 47:29).Support the show

We warmly welcome you to join Pastor's Wife, Ashley Blankenship in this Sunday evening service!

By God's hand, Joshua subdues the land from Kadesh Barnea to Gaza and from Goshen to Gibeon. Other Canaanite kings retaliate, and Joshua defeats them too. God tells them to allocate to the Israelites, even land not yet conquered. Joshua 10:29-43;11:1-21;12:1-24;13:1-33. #everydaychristians

12.28.2025 | The Lights Were On In Goshen | Pastor Jeff Wickwire In a world growing darker by the day, discover how God's people can still walk in supernatural light! This powerful message explores the story of Goshen - where God's people had light while Egypt was in complete darkness. Learn how you're called to be a light-bearer in today's world, and get practical insights on walking in God's light daily. Don't miss this timely word about standing strong in faith while darkness surrounds us.

When Joseph finally has all eleven of his brothers kneeling before him, he has a choice to make. He can move them to Goshen without acknowledging his identity or he can forgive them. His choice to forgive is made possible because he was able to reframe being sold into slavery as being part of God's larger plan. In so doing, he freed himself from bitterness and resentment.

התוכן הוראה ממ"ש בהתחלת פ' ויחי "ויחי יעקב בארץ מצרים וגו'" עפ"י ביאור אדה"ז בזה שע"י ש"את יהודה שלח לפניו להורות לפניו גשנה" – "לתקן לו בית תלמוד", לימוד התורה, יכול להיות "ויחי" גם בארץ מצרים! אבל גם אז – ח"ו לחשוב שגלות הוא מקום המתאים ליהודי, אלא כל זמן שהוא נמצא בגלות ה"ה מכריז, צועק ומבקש מהקב"ה "ונשאתני ממצרים"! וכאשר מרגישים שגלות אינו מקומם האמיתי – מובן שכאשר הקב"ה נותן שטחים של א"י מחזיקים בהם בשתי ידים ואינם מוותרים מאומה! וכן בנוגע שטחים של חו"ל הנוגעים לבטחונם של בנ"י שבא"י שאין לוותר ח"ו עליהם. וכאשר יפסיקו לפחד מהגוי ומ"גוישקייט", ויתנהגו עפ"י רצונו של הקב"ה, נעשים הם ה"בעלי-בתים" על המציאות כולה!ב' חלקים משיחת יום א' פ' ויחי, י' טבת ה'תשמ"ג ל"הנחה פרטית" או התרגום ללה"ק של השיחה: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=28-12-2025 Synopsis As the Alter Rebbe explains, the reason Yaakov was able to “live in the land of Egypt” is because he had already “‘sent Yehudah ahead to Goshen' – to establish a house of Torah study.” But even then, chas v'shalom for a Jew to think that exile is fitting place for him; rather, as long as a Jew is in exile, he cries out and pleads with Hashem to “Carry me out of Egypt!” And when Jews feel that exile is not their true place, then obviously, when Hashem grants them additional territory in Eretz Yisroel, they hold on to it with both hands and do not relinquish even an inch. Similarly, they must not chas v'shalom relinquish any territory that affects the security of the Jewish people, even if it is not part of Eretz Yisroel itself. When Jews stop being afraid of goyim and goyishkeit, and conduct themselves according to Hashem's will, then they are given control over all of reality.2 excerpts from sichah of Sunday, parashas Vayechi, 10 Teves 5743 For a transcript in English of the Sicha: https://thedailysicha.com/?date=28-12-2025 לע”נ ר' יצחק ב"ר שמעלקא ע"ה רוס ליום היארצייט שלו ח' טבת. ת.נ.צ.ב.ה.נדבת בנו ר' יעקב לייב שמעלקא שי' רוס

‘Joseph said unto his brethren, I am Joseph; doth my father yet live?  And his brethren could not answer him; for they were troubled at his presence.‘And Joseph said unto his brethren, Come near to me, I pray you.  And they came near.  And he said, I am Joseph your brother, whom ye sold into Egypt.‘…‘And thou shalt dwell in the land of Goshen, and thou shalt be near unto me, thou, and thy children, and thy children's children, and thy flocks, and thy herds, and all that thou hast'—Genesis 45:3, 4, & 10

J.J. and Dr. Alon Goshen-Gottstein stay current. They discuss 21st century Jewish thinkers like Jonathan Sacks, Irving Greenberg, and Goshen-Gottstein himself. This is the fifth and final episode in our miniseries about universalism and particularism in Judaism. Over the course of the series we explored and complicated Jewish attitudes to these ideas across the centuries. Follow us on Bluesky @jewishideaspod.bsky.social for updates and insights!Please rate and review the the show in the podcast app of your choice.We welcome all complaints and compliments at podcasts@torahinmotion.org  For more information visit torahinmotion.org/podcastsRabbi Dr. Alon Goshen-Gottstein is acknowledged as one of the world's leading figures in interreligious dialogue. He is the founder and director of the Elijah Interfaith Institute since 1997. His work bridges the theological and academic dimensions with a variety of practical initiatives, especially involving world religious leadership. A noted scholar of Jewish studies, he has held academic posts at Tel Aviv University and has served as director of the Center for the Study of Rabbinic Thought, Beit Morasha College, Jerusalem. His most recent publications are Idolatry - A Contemporary Jewish Conversation (Academic Studies Press, 2023) and Covenant and World Religions - Irving Greenberg, Jonathan Sacks and the Quest for Orthodox Pluralism (Littman Library, 2023), finalist of the Rabbi Sacks Book Prize for 2023. 

Part 2 of interview with Executive Director and Co-founder Ann Hackler, of the Institute for the Musical Arts in Goshen, Mass. Ann talks about how the institute evolved to offer summer sessions, called Rock the Summer for girls and young women - all that goes with doing rock n' roll. In fact, it's how the institute is best known today. Produced by Marsha Lazarus

Ann Hackler, Executive Director and Cofounder of the Institute for the Musical Arts (in Goshen, Mass) speaks with Marsha Lazarus about how her (and co-founder and partner June Millington's) thinking evolved as they started and built the institute. Part 1 of a 3-part series. Produced by Marsha Lazarus

Cale looks at Genesis 46 and 47. After decades apart, Israel sees his beloved son, Joseph. Israel is introduced to Pharaoh. What happens might surprise you. Where is the land of Goshen?

On this episode of the Dudes and Dads podcast, Joel and Andy talk with Hope Stutzman all about her coffee truck, Forensic Coffee. Hope shares her entrepreneurial journey, including the learning curve, securing the trailer from Louisiana, and navigating strict Goshen city regulations for food trucks. She also highlights the power of parental encouragement. Links:

Message from Elder Ronnie Loudermilk on November 9, 2025

On today's episode of The Coffee Break, Jan Long talks about the Goshen county Right to Life Bake Sale.  The Coffee Break is the daily Christian talk and local events program on Hope Radio KCMI 97.1FM serving the Scottsbluff, NE area. Tune in for interviews with authors, musicians, pastors, and others in the Christian community and our local area! Visit our website: www.kcmifm.com Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/kcmifm

The blog postIn this episode of the Lean Blog Audio podcast, Mark Graban shares a story that perfectly captures the human side of Lean leadership—how a CEO's shaved head became a powerful symbol of trust, empowerment, and respect for people.At IU Health Goshen Hospital, Lean wasn't just a set of tools; it was a cultural transformation. Starting in 1998, their staff-driven improvement program generated over $30 million in savings by 2012. But one moment in 2009 stood out: CEO James Dague's promise to shave his head if employees could achieve $3.5 million in improvement savings. They didn't just hit the goal—they doubled it.That public act of humility wasn't about theatrics. It represented a deep cultural shift where improvement was owned by staff, not dictated from above. For more than 17 years, Goshen avoided layoffs, reinforcing psychological safety and building a workforce that trusted leadership enough to take risks, speak up, and continuously improve.Mark reflects on what organizations everywhere can learn from Goshen's story:How leadership visibility builds credibilityWhy psychological safety drives real innovationAnd how celebrating small wins every day sustains a culture of improvementLean isn't about tools—it's about people. And sometimes, it's about hair.Listen and reflect on what your leaders might do to show their true commitment to continuous improvement.

As the weather turns and trees begin to go dormant, this week on Sustainability Now!, your host, Justin Mog, grabs a shovel to catch up with our friends at Louisville Grows (https://LouisvilleGrows.org). On the show to discuss the many community tree planting opportunities on the horizon are Executive Director, Christine Brinkmann, and Urban Forestry Manager, Colin Meadows. Tune in to hear about the new partnership between Kentucky State University and Louisville Grows to expand environmental workforce pathways in Louisville's West End by expanding access to training in conservation, urban forestry, horticulture, and community agriculture. Louisville Grows will support participants as they gain practical experience throughout the city and surrounding areas in conservation, tree planting, orchard development, greenhouse management, soil restoration, and sustainable agricultural practices, contributing to a healthier urban environment. Then grab a shovel, gather your friends, and join the Louisville Grows team at SIX tree planting events this fall to help grow Louisville's tree canopy! • Friday, Nov. 7th & Saturday, Nov 8th, 9 AM - 1:00 PM - Glenview Neighborhood - River Road Tree Planting, 4301 Lime Kiln Lane: Outdoor Pavillion Help us plant over 100 new trees along River Road and residential addresses! To sign up and learn more, FRIDAY: https://tinyurl.com/Nov7Planting SATURDAY: https://tinyurl.com/PlantGlenview • Tuesday, Nov. 11th, 9:00 am - 1:00pm, Alberta O. Jones Park Microforest Tree Planting Wrap Up https://tinyurl.com/AOJWrapUpPlanting • Friday, Nov 14th, noon - 4:00pm - Cardinal Harbour Neighborhood Tree Planting, Cardinal Harbour Clubhouse near Goshen (1905 Cardinal Harbour Rd, Prospect, KY) To sign up and learn more, visit: https://tinyurl.com/CHPlantingVolunteer • Saturday, Nov 15th, 9:00 AM – 1pm - Community Wide Planting Day - Hazelwood Neighborhood Join District 15, Metro Forestry, Trees Louisville & Louisville Grows to help us plant 100 trees in the Hazelwood neighborhood! Trained Citizen Foresters will lead groups of volunteers to properly plant trees on public and residential properties. No experience is necessary, everyone is welcome to come play in the dirt with us! To sign up and learn more, visit: https://tinyurl.com/HazelwoodPlantingBOB • Saturday, Nov 15th, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM - St Joseph Neighborhood Tree Planting, Meetup: 760 Eastern Pkwy (Our Mother of Sorrows church) To sign up and learn more, visit: tinyurl.com/CommunityWidePlantingDay As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at https://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at https://appalatin.com

In this week's episode we continue our Ten Plagues series with the plagues of lice and “arov”. We first address the ambiguity of the plague of arov, most commonly being understood as a plague of wild animals but translated by Rashi as a plague of swarms of insects. We see in arov the first time that the land of Goshen (the dwelling place of the children of Israel) was exempted from the plague. We look at these two plagues from two angles which make them similar to Climate change: climate denial even when experts affirm that it is happening, and geographical differences in how humanity feels the brunt of climate change effects. Follow along here: http://www.sefaria.org/sheets/642212

TODAY'S TREASUREYou shall dwell in the land of Goshen, and you shall be near me, you and your children and your children's children…Genesis 45:10 (ESV)Send us a comment!Support the show

What if the chapter you'd rather skip is the one God is using to shape your calling? We open Genesis 50:20 and sit with Joseph's bold confession—“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good”—to reframe detours, delays, and disappointments as ground where purpose grows. From betrayal to breakthrough, we trace how character formed in hidden seasons becomes strength for public assignment, and how that pattern is alive in our own eight-year journey with Family Disciple Me.Joseph's story gives language to what many of us feel: purpose doesn't vanish in the pit and it isn't guaranteed in the palace; it develops when God remains our focus through every season.This is the story of Joseph, this is the story of the Family Disciple Me ministry, and this is the story each of us can have as we continue to walk with the Lord and "Seek Him Speak Him." So, be encouraged! Subscribe, share this episode with a friend who needs a “but God” moment, and leave a review to help more families discover these tools. Let's keep seeking Him, speaking Him, and trusting that God still intends it for good.______________________The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media. Family Disciple Me is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

Sometimes God sends you to deliver sermons in Egypt and sometimes He calls you back to the safety of Goshen. Don't be enamored by the grander of the pyramids and abandon the place of simple pastures. There is a time and a season for everything under heaven. Know what the Spirit of the Lord is saying, because obeying in safety when the plagues of Egypt are coming. 

What if your “waiting place” is actually a greenhouse for growth? In this episode, we explore how God transforms seasons that feel stalled into fertile ground for spiritual, family, and community multiplication—starting with Israel's long stay in Goshen and stretching into the explosive movement of the early church. Instead of treating delay as dead time, we look at how Scripture frames waiting as a season to settle, steward, and sow: settle into faithful rhythms, steward what's already in your hands, and sow the seeds of discipleship that bear fruit over time.We walk through the pattern of multiplication found in Genesis and Acts—the call to be fruitful and multiply, the Israelites acquiring property and increasing, the word of God spreading widely and growing in power. Along the way, we address a cultural reality: our world is downsizing vision, commitment, and responsibility. Against that tide, we cast a hopeful vision for kingdom growth that includes both physical and spiritual children. Whether you're a parent, a single adult, a grandparent, or a young professional, you have a part to play: share the gospel, mentor someone younger, open your home, pray with a student, and bring Scripture into everyday conversations.If your life feels like Goshen right now, take courage. Growth is not postponed until perfect conditions arrive. It begins where you are—one heart, one family, one home, one conversation at a time. We close with practical prompts to help you grow in grace, truth, love, and maturity, and a challenge to make Jesus more famous through ordinary faithfulness. Subscribe at familydiscipleme.org/subscribe for more thoughtful, faith-centered conversations, share this with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help others discover this message of fruitful waiting.______________________The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media. Family Disciple Me is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

A shiny new theme park shouldn't have a past this dark… but the land beneath Lego Land New York hides a grim secret.   Locals remember the abandoned farmhouse that once stood along the highway near Goshen — the very place where convicted serial killer Nathaniel White brutally murdered six women in the early 1990s. Two of his victims' bodies were dumped on that property, one near a lonely pond behind the house. Years before the theme park was built, a group of local teens went ghost-hunting there with nothing more than flip-phones and shaky courage. The boarded-up door had a hole kicked in, perfect for thrill-seekers to slip through. Inside, the house was empty, eerily silent — no shadows, no voices, just the heavy stillness of a place with tragedy soaked into the walls. But when they got home and played back their audio, the horror revealed itself: in the very first seconds of the recording, while they were still outside nervously joking, a blood-curdling scream tore through the static — a woman's voice shrieking one chilling word: “NO!” The old farmhouse is gone now, replaced by drainage pipes under the parking area. Yet visitors may never realize they're walking over land marked by tragedy — and maybe still haunted by the echoes of the past. #HauntedLegoLand #TrueGhostStory #EVPCaughtOnTape #HauntedHouse #RealHaunting #SerialKillerHaunting #NathanielWhite #GoshenNYHaunted #CreepyThemePark #HauntedPlaces #ParanormalInvestigation #DarkHistory Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Today, we'll see Jacob's family in Egypt. We'll discuss farming in Goshen. We watch as Joseph buys up everything for the Pharaoh, and we'll see Jacob bless Joseph's children. Genesis 46:8-27,28-34, Gen 47:1-12,13-27,28-31, Gen 48:1-11,12-22 #everydaychristians  

Alarms blare, policies stack up, and yet the world still feels unsafe. In this episode, host Tosha Williams helps us look at what's sturdier than locks and warranties. We turn to Goshen—the story of how God set His people apart inside Egypt—and trace a thread of protection that runs across Scripture and into our lives and homes today. Not escape from our problems, but embracing God's Presence within them. In this episode, we start with Genesis then move to Scriptures like Romans 8:31, Hebrews 13:6, and Psalm 18:2, unpacking why confidence grows when we see God as our Protector. Jesus' prayer in John 17:15 reframes safety: we're not removed from the world; we are guarded from the evil one within it. And 2 Thessalonians 3:3 gives the pattern families need to coach our kids to build spiritual muscle in difficult times to prepare for evil times.You'll hear practical ways to teach this at home, move from anxiety to alert hope, and stand firm with a steady, non-anxious presence. We talk about training trust through disappointments, recognizing real threats, and holding tight to the promise of 2 Timothy 4:18: the Lord rescues from every evil attack and brings us safely to His kingdom. If you've been wondering how to live with courage in a chaotic culture, this conversation offers language, Scripture, and rhythms to help you and your family live “in Goshen”—set apart, not sealed off.If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who needs peace in God's Protection today, and leave a quick review to help more families find their footing.______________________The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media. Family Disciple Me is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

Today we're celebrating a true milestone of longevity and community impact. Joining us are John and Darin Sorg of Sorg Jewelers in Goshen, as the family business marks an incredible 125 years of service. From the changing trends in jewelry to the values that have carried them through generations, we'll hear how Sorg Jewelers continues to sparkle at the heart of our community.

The ground beneath our feet feels shaky right now. Everywhere we turn, headlines scream of violence, deep divisions fracture our communities, and even our families. Apocalyptic predictions circulate wildly, stirring up fear and anxiety. Where can we find solid ground when everything around us trembles?This episode introduces a first way that God took care of His people, as we explore:  "Days of Distinction: How God's Got You in Goshen." God provided safe harbor for His people during chaotic times. Drawing from the biblical account of Goshen—where the Israelites found provision and protection during Egypt's plagues—we discover a spiritual principle that transcends ancient history. Goshen wasn't merely a geographical location; it represents God's pattern of drawing a distinction around His people, saying "I've got you" when the world is in turmoil.When Joseph told his starving family, "You shall live in Goshen and be near me," we can see an example of how God positions provision before crisis hits. This pattern continues throughout Scripture and into our lives today. While the world fixates on shortages and collapse, believers can rest in the promise that God "will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus." More than stockpiling supplies or retreating in fear, what our world desperately needs are faith-filled voices testifying to God's faithfulness. Like Joseph, we're called not to hoard God's provision but to extend it generously to others.Ready to experience God's distinction in your life? Join us for this journey and discover how to "Seek Him Speak Him"—first encountering God personally through His Word, then sharing His truth with those around you. When you feel surrounded by chaos, remember you're actually surrounded by the God of heaven's armies, who still provides for His people today.______________________The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media. Family Disciple Me is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

Have you ever experienced Scripture leaping off the page and speaking directly to your life? While camping in Crested Butte with my family, God highlighted Exodus 8:22-23 in a way that changed everything for me. As morning sunlight danced across the pond near our campsite, these ancient words about God making a "distinction" between His people and others pierced straight to my heart.The Hebrew word for "distinction" actually means "redemption" – revealing that God wasn't just separating His people from plagues but marking them for something profound. This revelation came during a week when our world was commemorating 9/11 and reeling from the attempted assassination of Charlie Kirk. Amid such chaos and darkness, God whispered assurance: "I've got you in Goshen."The story of God's people in Goshen isn't merely ancient history – it's a living parable for believers today. In our current landscape of fear, division, and uncertainty, God continues to make a distinction, setting apart those who belong to Him. This brings tremendous hope! Even when darkness seems overwhelming, God's people were not overcome then, and they will not be overcome now.Over the next seven episodes, we'll journey through this powerful theme, exploring God's provision, protection, purpose, prayer, preparation, and power as demonstrated in Goshen and relevant to our lives today. Whether you're a long-time follower of Christ or someone curious about what it means to have a relationship with God, these conversations are for you.We don't have to navigate these challenging times alone. God is working in and through us, creating these "Days of Distinction." Join us as we discover together how God has you in your own Goshen. Subscribe now and be encouraged as we seek Him and speak His truth into the lives of those entrusted to us.______________________The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media. Family Disciple Me is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

Teatime with Miss Liz serves Returning Guest Thomas L. Rose, September 23 at 7 PM EST: Topic“Dammit: Life, Legacy, and Lessons Through the Pages” Introduction Miss Liz for a heartfelt Teatime with Thomas L. Rose, a returning guest and a storyteller whose words are grounded in a life of resilience, creativity, and family. Born in Peru, Indiana, and a longtime resident of Goshen, Indiana, Tom has spent decades weaving stories through his work in advertising, writing, and community engagement. From co-authoring multiple cookbooks with his beloved late wife, Joyce — including Cooking Together Chinese Style and Cooking Together Quick and Easy — to touring the Midwest, teaching cooking classes, and hosting a cooking segment on a Fox TV affiliate for 13 years, Tom's journey is as rich and inspiring as it is humble. His latest book, Dammit, takes readers on a journey through life, love, loss, and the resilience that carries us through it all.DescriptionBeyond being an author, Tom is a dedicated family man, entrepreneur, and advocate for breast cancer support through projects that honour Joyce's legacy with his son, Brock, he continues to share stories that blend humour, honesty, and heart — whether through books, cooking, or community outreach. This Teatime will explore Tom's creative journey, the lessons learned from decades of love and hard work, and the inspiration behind Dammit — a book that reflects a life lived fully, with courage and compassion. Closing Summary: This Teatime with Thomas L. Rose was a warm and authentic conversation about life, family, and finding meaning in the moments that shape us. Through his book Dammit, Tom reminds us that resilience is built through love, laughter, and the courage to keep sharing our stories, even in the face of loss. Tagline“Dammit: A Life of Stories, Resilience, and Love.”#TeatimeWithMissLiz #ThomasLRose #DammitBook #LifeAndLegacy #CookingTogether #FamilyStories #BreastCancerAwareness #ResilienceThroughStories #MissLizTEE #TranscendEmbraceEnvision

Text a Message to the ShowOn today's episode we're talking to Gregg Lanzen, he's a police and fire chaplain from Indiana who was a firefighter, a medic, church pastor, and a counselor with a doctorate in Psychology.  Gregg has all kinds of good things to tell you about building resiliency and some great tips for first responder families.Music is by the Mini Vandals, by Chris Haugen, and by National SweetheartHey Chaplain Podcast Episode 121Tags:Fire, Ambulances, Career, Church, Counseling, Faith, Family, Health, Ministry, Psychology, Resilience, Goshen, Illinois, IndianaSupport the showThanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city.Subscribe/Follow here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.comYou can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain

Thank you for joining us! If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call the church office at 661-833-2800 or check out our website www.laurelglen.org.Genesis 46:1-47:12

Hello Friends! I love to hear from you! Please send me a text message by clicking on this link! Blessings to You!In this episode, Dr. Jori discusses with her listeners the distinction that Yahweh made  between the land of Goshen and the Egyptians during the plague of flies. Scripture References: Philippians 3:14; Exodus 8:22; John 5:45-47; Exodus 1-2; Exodus 8:20-32; Genesis 45-47; Genesis 50:8-9; John 16:33; Isaiah 55:8-9; 2 Corinthians 5:7 Scripture translation used is the Legacy Standard Bible.  “Scripture quotations taken from the (LSB®) Legacy Standard Bible®, Copyright © 2021 by The Lockman Foundation. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Managed in partnership with Three Sixteen Publishing Inc. LSBible.org and 316publishing.comFIND DR. JORI ON OTHER PLATFORMS https://linktr.ee/drjorishafferCHECK OUT THE DWELL AUDIO BIBLE APP:Click this link for my unique referral code.  I use this frequently. Such a wonderful audio bible app. https://dwellapp.io/aff?ref=jorishafferBIBLE STUDY TOOLS DR. JORI USES:Note: These contain  Amazon affiliate links, meaning I get a commission, at no extra cost to you,  if you decide to make a purchase through my links.Here is a link to some of my favorite bible study tools on Amazon:https://geni.us/cHtrfEMr. Pen Bible Journaling Kitshttps://lvnta.com/lv_PTrHSCogbRim4yhEDnhttps://lvnta.com/lv_mkaMOuGe6m4oHR88uqhttps://lvnta.com/lv_dgvsxOc99t663A628z  JOIN DR. JORI IN DEVOTIONAL JOURNALING IN 2025Check out this 9 min YouTube Video outlining her journaling strategy! Don't Forget to subscribe to the YouTube Channel! https://youtu.be/lqe9TO7RSz4 BOOKS OF BIBLE COLOR CHARTI made this chart as a helpful tool for grouping the collections of books or letters  in the Holy Bible.  The colors in the different sections are the ones that I use in my journals.  Books of Bible Chart (color) (4).pdf - Google Drive    LOOKING TO RETAIN MORE OF WHAT YOUR PASTOR IS TEACHING?              CHECK OUT DR. JORI'S SERMON REFLECTION JOURNALS! Sermon Notes, Reflections and Applications Journal/Notebooks by Dr. Jori. Click the links below to be directed to amazon.com for purchase. Or search “Dr. Jori Shaffer” on Amazon to bring these up.  https://amzn.to/418LfRshttps://amzn.to/41862EyHere is a brief YouTube video that tells about the Journal/Notebooks as well:https://youtu.be/aXpQNYUEzds   Email: awordforthisday@gmail.comPodcast website:  https://awordforthisday.buzzsprout.com Support the show

Because worship is where God meets us, we must bring our whole selves and our full attention to what happens at the worship service. Genesis 45:25–28, 46:1–4, 29-30 [25] So they went up out of Egypt and came to the land of Canaan to their father Jacob. [26] And they told him, “Joseph is still alive, and he is ruler over all the land of Egypt.” And his heart became numb, for he did not believe them. [27] But when they told him all the words of Joseph, which he had said to them, and when he saw the wagons that Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of their father Jacob revived. [28] And Israel said, “It is enough; Joseph my son is still alive. I will go and see him before I die.” [1] So Israel took his journey with all that he had and came to Beersheba, and offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac. [2] And God spoke to Israel in visions of the night and said, “Jacob, Jacob.” And he said, “Here I am.” [3] Then he said, “I am God, the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for there I will make you into a great nation. [4] I myself will go down with you to Egypt, and I will also bring you up again, and Joseph's hand shall close your eyes.” [29] Then Joseph prepared his chariot and went up to meet Israel his father in Goshen. He presented himself to him and fell on his neck and wept on his neck a good while. [30] Israel said to Joseph, “Now let me die, since I have seen your face and know that you are still alive.” (ESV)