Podcasts about Johnson County

This week, an interview we just conducted with Madeleine Wattenbarger and Axel Hernández of the Cooperativa de Periodismo in Mexico and Ambar Ruiz of Radio Zapote about the case of autonomous resistance and repression in the Mazateca community of Eloxochitlán de Flores Magón in Oaxaca, Mexico, so named for being the birthplace of the Cipriano Ricardo Flores Magón, revolutionary Mexican anarchist who was murdered by medical neglect by the US prison system in 1922 (check out our 2022 episode on the history). We talk about the rise to economic and political power of the family of Manuel Zepeda and his daughter Elena, their weaponization of the judiciary against community defenders resisting a hijacking in 2014 of the traditional community assembly and the years of organizing by Mazateca women whose loved ones face long prison sentences. We also speak about the case of Miguel Peralta, a Mazateca anarchist challenging his 5 decade sentence related to this case, as well as the recent murder by medical neglect while in prison of militant anarcho-punk Yorch Esquivel at the hands of the Mexican state at the behest of UNAM. Media mentioned: Observatorio Memoria y Libertad: https://observatoriomemoriaylibertad.org Facebook and Instagram Radio Zapote: https://radiozapote.org/ Avispa Midia: https://avispa.org/en/ Cooperativa de Periodismo Instagram and Youtube: https://www.instagram.com/chingadamadrx/ Cooperativa de Periodismo Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSIrcSb3v_q8hxD1iqulLSw Groups to follow: Mazatecas Por Libertad (facebook) Presos Politicos de Eloxochitlan de Flores Magon (facebook) Further reading: "A Oaxacan Indigenous Community Fights a New Round of Bogus Charges," NACLA "Communal care, backbone of resistance in Oaxaca," Ojalá Excerpts of our translation of the MANIFESTO OF THE FEMALE SELF-DEFENSE FORCES IN SUPPORT OF FREEDOM (June 2023, translated & narrated): https://ahuehuete.substack.com/p/eloxochitlan And finally, a letter from Miguel Peralta to Yorch, narrated by Miguel Peralta Announcements Xinachtli Phone Zap Continues First up, Chicano anarchist prisoner Xinachtli (state name Alvaro Luna Hernandez) was transferred on December 23rd from a hospital in Galveston back into solitary at McConnell Unit in Texas as punishment for the call-in campaign. He's still lacking access to an ADA-accessible bathroom and shower unit and has not had his property or commissary card returned. According to his supporters, Xinachtli is still experiencing weakness in his legs and has now been forced back into a completely inaccessible space, where he faces a serious risk of another life-threatening fall or injury. Xinachtli's supporters demand remains: Xinachtli must be moved out of McConnell into an ADA-accessible facility that can address his medical needs. McConnell has already proven it can't and won't provide adequate resources to care for Xinachtli in his current state. They are putting his life in danger. Updated phone blast at https://bit.ly/xphoneblast Instagram at @FreeXinachtliNow McConnell Unit: +1 361 362 2300 McConnell Unit Director Angela Chevalier +1 361 362 6328 TDCJ Executive Director: +1 936 437 2101 To learn more about his case, check out our interview with Xinachtli from late 2024, or the earlier recording of him telling the story of his case. Prisoners for Palestine Hunger Strike Continues Four members of the Prisoners for Palestine collective, which we covered in our November 30th 2025 episode, continue their hunger strike with 3 of them at around or beyond 60 days without food as of this recording. As the situation is shifting daily, we suggest you get updates for ways to provide solidarity and the current demands of the hunger strikers at PrisonersForPalestine.org Imam Jamil Al-Amin, Presente! Revolutionary Jamil Al-Amin, formerly known as H. Rap Brown, returned to the ancestors on November 23, 2025 after 25 years in federal prison. The Imam was convicted in 2002 for the murder of a sheriff's deputy and Al-Amin continued to be incarcerated despite the video-taped confession of another man with the means and the motivation for the killing. You can find a brief writeup and further readings, right before notes about the state murder by medical neglect of Yorch in the December 10th issue of In Contempt Stop Cop City RICO Dismissed Judge Farmer finally decided to dismiss the RICO charges against the 61 defendants in the Stop Cop City case on the grounds that they were filed improperly. This doesn't remove the domestic terrorism or arson charges against some remaining defendants, and the state says it will refile the RICO charges but for now that's a little off our comrades' plates. To learn more, check out our latest episode on the subject from October. Jessica Reznicek In Transitional Housing Catholic Worker and pipeline saboteur Jessica Reznicek has entered transitional housing and left prison, proper. You can read her address to the public at the ABCF website. To hear an interview on her case, check out the one linked in our shownotes. You can write directly to Jess at: Fresh Start Women's Center (Women's Residential Correctional Facility) 1917 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314 Northumberland 2 Has Some Charges Dismissed Judge Rosini dismissed 11 charges total between defendants Cara and Celeste—including one count of ecoterrorism and several misdemeanors. The two friends from Massachusetts were accused of liberating hundreds of minks from a fur farm in PA that kills thousands of minks every season. As Phily Anarchist Black Cross says: There is a pretrial conference in February. After that will come trial. While this is big and exciting news, the case isn't over yet. Cara and Celeste still have many charges to fight. Trial will come with extra costs on top of the other legal fees. You can donate and learn more at phillyabc.org/nu2 Prairieland Defendants Trails Scheduled Finally from DFW Support Committee: A date has been set for the start of the Prairieland Defendants' federal jury trial: February 17th! We have been told by multiple lawyers this date is very unlikely to change. The North Texas federal court circuit in Fort Worth is well know for being fast and firm with trial dates. Also, Dario Sanchez's state trial is set for 1/12 in Johnson County. This is not a lot of time! We're calling on supporters everywhere to do everything you can to help the defendants get the best defense possible. That means continued fundraising for expert witnesses and other trial expenses, writing letters to keep their spirits up, and raising awareness to highlight the importance of this case. If you're able to come to DFW for the trial please do! We will have other concrete asks soon, so please stay tuned! Letter writing info is available at: https://dfwdefendants.noblogs.org/getinvolved/ Fundraiser links: https://www.givesendgo.com/supportDFWprotestors https://www.gofundme.com/f/get-artist-des-revol-an-immigration-attorney https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-maricelas-family-while-she-fights-for-justice . ... . .. Featured track: De Cara A La Pared by Lhasa from La Llorona  

The speaker of the Iowa House says he wants tougher penalties for people convicted of multiple crimes. A new survey has found the number of Iowans who identify as a caregiver is growing. And a change in state law may mean big changes for Johnson County's board of supervisors.

Nick Haines, Savannah Hawley-Bates, Brian Ellison, Kyle Palmer and Dave Helling discuss pushback in Johnson County over stadium consideration at Aspira Campus and continued silence from team owners, the requests for tax incentives by new Plaza ownership, Lockton eyeing move to JOCO, KC's World Cup draw and new social media rules for visitors, MO and KS congressional maps, a JACO/KCMO split & more.

The Drive reacted to the news story that Johnson County residents are upset about the potential of the stadium being on 119th and Nall.

Equine Herpesvirus-1 and Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy Drinking Energy Drinks Controlling Dairy Reproduction   00:01:05 – Equine Herpesvirus-1 and Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy: Beginning today's show is Justin Smith, Kansas animal health commissioner, as he discusses a horse virus that has recently been talked more about and how horse owners can help protect their animals. Equine Disease Communication Center   00:12:05 – Drinking Energy Drinks: Chelsea King, nutrition, food safety and health Extension agent in Johnson County, continues the show as she explains energy drinks, the concerns with them and potential alternatives.   00:23:05 – Controlling Dairy Reproduction: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show saying how managing the reproductive status of the herd is something dairy producers can control - and that today's technology makes that easier.      Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit www.ksre.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Stories we're following this morning at Progress Texas:Texas Democratic Party Chair Kendall Scudder from Forbes Breaking News: https://youtu.be/dUxt8drC2lE?si=Rq1LZkuXv1MCqe-t...The call on the Texas map could come from the U.S. Supreme Court by the end of Thanksgiving week, as SCOTUS also wrestles with several other voting rights cases: https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5622226-texas-redistricting-supreme-court/...Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act appears to be on shaky ground: https://www.democracydocket.com/analysis/the-voting-rights-act-is-still-working-to-stop-racist-laws-the-supreme-court-might-not-care/...Data from a Spokane, Washington Flock camera system appears to indicate that the Johnson County sheriff's office was indeed using it in pursuit of a Texas woman on suspicion that she had had an illegal abortion: https://rangemedia.co/flock-safety-cameras-spokane-county-abortion-texas/...Johnson County Sheriff Adam King, since then, has come under multiple criminal indictments and lost his peace officer's license - but remains in office as Ken Paxton declines to intervene: https://www.keranews.org/politics/2025-11-24/adam-king-ken-paxton-opinion-indictment-harassment-retaliationTexas has dumped $5,000,000 - the first half of a planned $10,000,000 - into bitcoin: https://cryptoticker.io/en/texas-spends-dollar5-million-on-bitcoin-heres-why/...Meanwhile, worry grows that cryptocurrency mining and data centers will place an unsustainable burden on Texas' power grid, which could prove catastrophic when the next ice storm hits: https://www.govtech.com/question-of-the-day/will-all-of-texas-data-centers-lead-to-more-blackouts-this-winterWe're excited to see YOU at one (or both!) of our 2025 Holiday Parties this December in Austin and Dallas - for the first time, featuring live podcast tapings! Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://act.progresstexas.org/a/progress-texas-holiday-parties-2025⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our web store, including our newly-expanded Humans Against Greg Abbott collection: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://store.progresstexas.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thanks for listening! Our monthly donors form the backbone of our funding, and if you're a regular, we'd like to invite you to join the team! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://progresstexas.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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On the Wednesday edition of the Hoosier Ag Today Daily Podcast: You'll hear from Gibson County dairy producer Brian Rexing, who was elected last week as the new Chairman of the National Milk Producers Federation. Rexing will address some of the biggest issues facing America's dairy producers. Greg Allen will introduce you to Chloe Riddle from Johnson County. Last weekend, she was the recipient of the Indiana 4-H Foundation's Communication accomplishment scholarship—sponsored by Hoosier Ag Today. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your Indiana Farm Forecast, and Karl Setzer with Consus Ag Consulting reviews Tuesday's grain and livestock markets. That's all coming up on the Hoosier Ag Today Daily Podcast!

On the anniversary of Indiana's infamous Burger Chef murders, we will address questions from listeners and individuals interested in the case. Jayne Friedt, Danny Davis, Mark Flemmonds, and Ruth Shelton disappeared during their shift at the Burger Chef in Speedway, Indiana sometime between Friday November 17 and Saturday November 18 in 1978.Check out our Burger Chef murders recap here: https://art19.com/shows/murder-sheet/episodes/1cf50ad4-ae9f-4825-8d63-3074cf187ec5Check out our upcoming book events and get links to buy tickets here: https://murdersheetpodcast.com/eventsBuy our book on Delphi here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Shadow-of-the-Bridge/Aine-Cain/9781639369232Or here: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Bridge-Murders-American-Heartland/dp/1639369236Join our Patreon here! https://www.patreon.com/c/murdersheetSupport The Murder Sheet by buying a t-shirt here: https://www.murdersheetshop.com/Check out more inclusive sizing and t-shirt and merchandising options here: https://themurdersheet.dashery.com/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome back to the Outdoor Adventure Series. In this episode, we're chatting with Ken Koskey, Executive Director, and Mackenzie Steagall, Director of PR & Events, from Festival Country Indiana—a destination organization dedicated to showcasing the vibrant communities of Johnson County, just south of Indianapolis.Festival Country is more than just a collection of towns; it's a hub for live music, farmers' markets, family-friendly festivals, and inventive outdoor experiences that attract visitors from across the Midwest and beyond. From interactive exhibits at their innovative Visitor Center to unique alleyways transformed into Instagram-worthy destinations and a packed calendar of over 2,500 annual events, Ken Koskey and Mackenzie Stagall share what makes their region a true four-season getaway. DISCUSSION00:00 Interactive Downtown Visitor Center06:20 From Media to Tourism Leadership09:43 Exploring Festival Country's Unique Alleys12:28 "Johnson County Visitor Strategy"14:10 Renaissance Fair & Live Events18:01 Outdoor Adventures and Nature Preserves21:18 Indoor Activities and Family Fun25:25 Year-Round Events & Experiences28:18 Tour Options: Free or Guided32:08 Coffeehouses: Breakfast & Drinks34:21 "Live Music and Local Festivals"39:52 Eclipse Event Magic43:23 "Scenic Drive Reflections"44:59 "Explore Festival Country Indiana"LEARN MORETo learn more about Festival Country Indiana in Johnson County, and the services and experiences they promote, visit their website at https://www.festivalcountryindiana.com/ or on these social sites:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FestCountryIN/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/festcountryin/NEXT STEPSVisit us at https://outdooradventureseries.com to like, comment, and share our episodes.KEYWORDSFestival Country Indiana, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast Interview #FestivalCountryIndiana #OutdoorAdventureSeries #PodcastInterview My Favorite Podcast Tools: Production by Descript Hosting Buzzsprout Show Notes by Castmagic Website powered by Podpage Be a Podcast Guest by PodMatch

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The federal government is going on four weeks of being shut down. Beyond the 30,000 federal workers around Kansas City who are working without pay, the shutdown also has trickle-down consequences for local mental health departments.

Polk County is inviting Linn County and Johnson County to help fund a University of Iowa water quality program that's running out of state money.

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When Julie Hedenborg prayed a desperate prayer in the back of an ambulance, she had no idea it would lead to a worldwide ministry sharing miracles and near-death experiences that reveal God's power and love.She loved being a nurse anesthetist, but God had another plan—redirecting her from the operating room to the microphone to share real stories of faith, healing, and hope.

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Ruslan KD swings by the I Like Birds Podcast to unpack what Godly Ambition looks like as a believer in Jesus. Zach pops off the interview by thanking Ruslan for featuring his show in the new Forrest Frank & Cory Asbury interview. Ruslan breaks down the details behind that convo while also showing love to some of the rising talent in the music industry. We then dive into these talking points: - Ruslan's journey from hip hop artist to YouTube creator - Purpose Vs Assignment Vs Calling - Talent Stacking - Debating Nick Fuentes & Candace Owens- The Woke Right - Israel Conflict and where Ruslan stands - The soul tie of podcasting - Connecting with people bigger than you and how to reach out - The neighbor who led Ruslan to Christ - Defining Godly Ambition

Toward the end of his sermon, Tim said (approximately) the following. All the questions today will refer back to this excerpt.“All it takes is one human being, who is wise and faithful, has integrity who lives in service to others, endures hardship, and forgoes vengeance who forgives and reconciles and seeks shalom…and peace can happen in the most unlikely places.“In some ways, this is a glimpse of what it means to be the church of people who are living in the midst of chaos and disorder, in the midst of injustice and violence that causes bareness and desolation for far too many. But the church comes along to carve out these little outpost of light and life and goodness and shalom, and to extend it to their world. And Eden shows up, and heaven touches earth in moments and glimpses.“The promise of Genesis is that all it takes to lead the world toward shalom is a group of people filled with a spirit of God, willing to lay down their lives for each other and the life of the world, to live in service to others, endure hardship and forgo vengeance, forgive and reconcile, and seek shalom & peace for everyone. This is how the kingdom comes. This is our story. This is the task of the church.”1. What do you think of the first part of this excerpt (the first paragraph)? Is it true? Why or why not? In what ways? What would you point to as evidence to support your perspective?2. What do you think about the section that Tim referred to as the promise of Genesis? What does this promise mean for us? As humans? As Christians? For you personally? For your people or family or closest friends? For Redemption Church? For Kansas City & Johnson County? What does it look like to live in faithfulness to this promise?3. Tim also referred to the fact the Adam & Eve's failure to trust causes a rupture in all of their relationships, and that the same is true for us today: ruptures in our relationships within our ourselves, with each other, with the Earth, and with God.Tim also made a note of God's response: to draw near and to teach.How do you think of the many evidences of this rupture around and within you? Do you see them through this lens? What does this lens add to your understanding of them?How does God's response as noted here factor into the way you live life contending with these many ruptures and their consequences? How can you or do you connect your experience of this brokenness to the promise of Genesis that Tim talked about? If they're part of the same larger story in the book, should they be so for us? How tangible is the comprehensive picture when you look at it in your life? or do you tend to see only one half of it?

Republican leaders in the Kansas Legislature want to follow the lead of states like Texas and Missouri by gerrymandering the state's congressional maps to favor Republicans. U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, a Democrat who represents the state's 3rd district, says the idea of splitting up Johnson County is "ludicrous."

Charlie Kirk was martyred just a day before Daniel Molina and I jumped on a podcast - we unpack the baton passing moment the death of Charlie Kirk was for Christians and Americans alike. Daniel also shares the fruit his house church has generated by simply hosting a worship night and posting the videos on Instagram. We also dive into the topic of tithing and radical generosity that comes when you step into cheerful giving. Thank you Daniel Molina for joining me from Hawaii! PS. Please share this podcast with 3 friends. Support the Show:

When God calls, will you move with a Faith Hustle—bold obedience and action that goes beyond the basic grind of life? In this episode with Mukwenda Kandole, discover how to build a life that responds to God's voice no matter the cost. Learn the mindset to cultivate spiritual hustle that fulfills His call on your life. Whether it be moving to a new state, traveling to do mission work, or launching a podcast. Mukwenda shares a radical story about his dad being saved in a war zone, which led him to preach the gospel to thousands of souls + prayed over presidents, vice presidents, and has been to over 30 countries! Muwenda drops scripture and spiritual truth about obedience and shares his reflections on Charlie Kirk's impact. RSVP for the Power of the Pod: HERE!Wanna work with me as a podcast coach? ⁠Book a call with Zach here⁠Subscribe to Faithustle here: Support the Ministry of I Like Birds:

What a night in Johnson County!

America is mourning the loss of the gospel preaching conservative leader Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated in Utah, sending shockwaves through politics and faith communities alike.  In this urgent conversation, political commentator and pastor Todd Coconato joins Zach Rippey to unpack what this means for the Church, free speech, and the future of our nation.We dig into:    •    The spiritual battle behind political violence    •    How believers can stand firm and respond with courage and clarity.    •    What this “turning point” means for America's next chapterHow we can carry Charlie's torch and use this as fuel to speak more truth with courage? Where was God's Protection at over Charlie?Support this show by sharing it and going to ilikebirdsministry.com to connect with zach, get merch, support the ministry, and book Zach to speak at your event. #charliekirk #america #christianCheck out Todd Coconato: www.pastortodd.orgYou are invited to The Power of the Pod

Favor From God Comes Before Favor With Man God's favor changes everything. Before we ever find favor with people, we first walk in favor with Him. That's the divine order—and even Jesus modeled it.

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Zach Rippey explores the wild spiritual truths surrounding the biblical figure Barabbas and his connection to Jesus. Why did MAN choose the wrong Jesus? Or was this an even deeper representation of the Father's love for us? The conversation also highlights Josiah Queen's song 'I Am Barabbas' and its powerful message of redemption, as well as reflections on the film 'The Passion of the Christ' and its impact on understanding the sacrifice of Jesus. We will unpack the Actor who played Barabbas, a goosebump-level faith conversion that sparked from a LOOK from Jesus!*Apologize about the video and audio being a tad out of synch, still trying to figure out my home studio setup and new software being used. Full video by Judah Smith: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E4Pdik0wuY#Christian #Jesus #biblestudy Support the Show:

Discover why you were created and how to live with eternal purpose. In this powerful young adult sermon from Paradigm KC, Pastor Chad teaches what it means to glorify God in everything you do—whether at work, school, or in your relationships. Learn how to stop chasing empty idols, live with Kingdom impact, and multiply your faith into the lives of others. A sunflower lives for just 60 days, yet in its death comes its purpose: multiplication. In the same way, followers of Jesus are called to live for something far greater than themselves. In this message, Pastor Chad unpacks the ultimate “why” behind our calling—the glory of God. Whether you're in Kansas City, Lee's Summit, Johnson County, or joining online, this message will challenge you to see your life through an eternal lens. Learn why God's glory is the centerpiece of the Bible, why we so often miss it, and how to practically live every moment—from work to worship—for His name's sake.

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What do you do when the man who beat you is now the one dying in front of you?In this raw and redemptive convo, Jonathan Carter shares the emotional final moments with his stepfather George... a man he once hated. What begins as a story of pain and distance transforms into one of forgiveness, healing, and eternal hope. When his stepfather George ended up on his deathbed after a life marked by addiction, Jonathan showed up. What unfolded in that hospital room was nothing short of a spiritual experience. From childhood pain to a tear-filled final goodbye, this conversation dives into the reality of generational wounds, the urgency of faith, and the power of forgiveness when time is almost up. This isn't just a story — it's a wake-up call. TODAY IS THE DAY OF SALVATION!.TakeawaysThe relationship with George evolved from resentment to forgiveness over time.Jonathan's experience in the hospital highlighted the reality of death and the importance of salvation. Jonathan aims to be a positive influence on his younger brothers after their lossSound bites:"I had a hatred for God.""I want to see my brothers free.""I admire your faith."Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Jonathan Carter's Journey01:28 Navigating Loss and Grief04:57 Forgiveness and Healing08:34 The Urgency of Faith11:04 Hope and Future ExpectationsSupport the Ministry:

I got to witness Gary Burkins receiving a $100,000 check!!! Do I have your attention? In 2011, Pastor Gary woke up in the middle of the night from a super bizarre dream where he saw a check written out to his ministry signed by Pastor Troy Brewer. He couldn't shake the dream and decided to call Troy and let him know. It was one of the best phone calls he ever made because it got both men on the same page with what God was planning. Gary then drops gems about obedience and shares the story of how God asked him to put massive stones around his church. This was filmed at Launchbox Collective in Fort Worth Support the Show with a financial blessing below.

Just like sunflowers naturally turn toward the light for life, our hearts were made to turn toward Jesus for abundant life

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Hammer & Nigel from 3pm-7pm at the Farm Bureau Building at the Johnson County fair this Thursday. Enjoy one of their famous milkshakes and stay for the rodeo that starts at 7pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly Jackson shares more in-depth about her personal journey of parenting a child with mental illness in the second part of my conversation with her. Kelly discusses how she had to adjust her dreams and expectations for her daughter, and how she had to stop trying to make her daughter just like herself. While there have been many ups and downs in their journey, Kelly shares how her daughter is learning resilience. Kelly also shares how her husband's involvement in NAMI led Kelly to attend a Family to Family class, where she was able to feel seen and heard and not isolated. Kelly became the Executive Director of NAMI Johnson County, Kansas (https://namijoco.org/) two years ago, and encourages people to access the many free resources offered by NAMI nationwide (https://www.nami.org/)

   Donald Trump may not be a king to Americans but he must feel like king of the world.  After flying to Canada and announcing a new tariff deal with the UK, blasting the leader of France as an attention seeker and then announcing he's leaving the G7 Summit early... Trump created chaos in Iran by posting on Truth Social that citizens in Tehran need to flee the city immediately.  This is pure Trump and it's obvious we're all just living in his world.    Minnesota officials detail the story of how two police officers had a chance to stop the political assassin but blew it, this is so sad.    An airplane crashes into a hangar at the Johnson County airport  but miraculously bounces once and stays on the roof and nobody was seriously hurt.    The College World Series had a wildly historic moment Monday as Arkansas pitcher Gage Woods tosses an incredible 19 strikeout no-hitter.  A college football dad brags about his son and I don't believe him.  Sportscenter is doing 50 states in 50 days and they are coming to KC... I'll tell you where.    And a baseball game gets really crabby in Virginia.

It wasn't a phase, mom will go over the life and crimes of teens and young adultsIn this week's episode of Murder Bucket, we continue our "It Wasn't a Phase, Mom" series with the chilling case of Richard Grissom Jr. — a seemingly charismatic and well-mannered young man whose charm masked a sinister pattern. In the summer of 1989, three young women went missing in Johnson County, Kansas. Though Grissom was quickly identified as the prime suspect, their bodies were never found — and his calculated, cold demeanor during the investigation still haunts those who worked the case.Join us as we uncover how a troubled past, a mask of normalcy, and terrifying precision made Richard Grissom Jr. one of the most disturbing killers you've probably never heard of.Follow us on all social media!Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/bucketmurd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/TheMurderBucket⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/murdbucket/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@murderbucketpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://murderbucketpod.wordpress.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

   AFter years of inaction by everyone at every government level in Missouri, the state Senate saves the day at 2:30 am in a special session passing a bill that could keep the Royals and Chiefs in the Show Me state.  It moves to the House where it is expected to pass easily and then the governor will sign.  Now we will find out exactly what both teams want to do as they have sweet offers in both states.     Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarco is arrested and charged in Johnson County for domestic battery.  This after he apparently took his two year old son from his mother who filed a missing persons report.  Only in Jackson County.     Barstool Sports owner Dave Portnoy just unloads on an employee of his, radio host Kirk Minihane.  It's ugly and profane and you will hear what it's like to work for the worst boss ever.   Former Biden spox KJP has left the Dem party, Trump announces travel bans on 19 countries, the Royals play two in St. Lou and classy Dustin Colquitt retires a Chief.

Everyone, at some point, has to get thru their "worst possible thing". For Jim Williams, that was losing his six-year-old son, Kyle, to cancer. Jim wrote a book about the experience and shared many life lessons he learned from Kyle. Today, he came on I Like Birds Podcast to share it all. This story wrecked me and allowed me to see God in a whole new light. Give this one a listen today, even if it's hard on the heart.Get Jim's outstanding book here:https://amzn.to/3Z7nuYkGet tickets to our live show May 23rd in Fort Worth: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cheers-for-5-years-of-i-like-birds-live-discover-and-develop-your-purpose-tickets-1353513257589?aff=oddtdtcreatorSupport the Show:

Tommy and Miriam Evans new book shot to number 7 on the top ten on Amazon! They came on I Like Birds to talk about the power of decreeing scriptures over your life and circumstances. There are moments of awe and wonder in the conversation as we dive into the topic of angels and demons. Miriam shares a CHOOSE LIFE story that will rock your socks off! Watch until the end and share this one with your tribe!Get Tommy & Miriam Evans new book here:

Lindsey lived for the party—VIP access, music festivals, and wild adventures worldwide. From Coachella to Burning Man, she chased the next high, but something was missing.In 2014, she prayed: “God, if you're real, show me.” A few months later, on what she thought was a party trip to Thailand, everything changed. Instead of beaches and nightlife, she found herself on an unexpected mission trip with Bethel Church. Standing in the pews of a church she witnessed a powerful move of God on other people and then had a supernatural encounter with God Himself and came back home different. She began to minister in the party scene and is now walking in a prophetic anointing that is truly special! I loved this convo!!! Don't miss this! Get Lindsey's new book "Prophesy Your Year" here: Use code "ILIKEBIRDS15" for a discount!Support the Show: