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Photo: Firefighters, first responders, and law enforcement officials escorted the body of Leslie Washington from Ely, Minn to Duluth, Minn. and then the Twin Cities on Tuesday. (Courtesy Scorched Earth Services) A wildland firefighter from the Northwest Arctic community of Noorvik, Alaska died Tuesday. Federal officials say 41-year-old Leslie R. Washington worked for a Huslia-based company called Scorched Earth Services. It was contracted to help fight a 30,000 acre fire on the Minnesota-Canada border in the Superior National Forest. Washington and his team were in northern Minnesota when he died after an undisclosed medical emergency. In a statement, U.S. Wildland Fire Service Chief Brian Fennessy said the agency is “heartbroken at the loss of a wildland firefighter who died while protecting others.” Washington's wife told KOTZ news she remembers her husband as humble, kind, and devoted to his family. She said the loss is being felt throughout Noorvik and across Alaska. She said she was not ready to talk further. The Department of the Interior says it is working with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to support Washington's family, coworkers, and the broader firefighting community as they grieve. Scorched Earth Services says Washington's remains will be sent from Minnesota home to Noorvik. Washington was one of dozens of firefighters from rural Alaska communities including Huslia, Selawik, and Fort Yukon, deployed this season through Scorched Earth Services. Officials say more information will be released in the coming days. Washington was assigned to the Bear Trap Fire. Officials said Thursday it is 44% contained. Lisa Smolenska, left, hands a bouquet to a customer on August 9, 2026 in Eugene, Oreg. as part of a fundraiser to help the Warm Springs Animal Relief Fund. (Photo: Brian Bull) While crews mop up wildfires on Oregon's Warm Springs reservation, a relief drive is underway to help affected horses and livestock. Brian Bull of Underscore Native News and KLCC reports. The goal of the Warm Springs Animal Relief Fund was to raise $15,000 for hay, feed, and care for animals who have lost forage and grazing land. At last check, they had nearly twice that amount. The fundraising efforts are extending beyond central Oregon. Last Sunday, Lisa Smolenska sold bouquets donated by Charles Little Flower Farm outside Lox, Stocks, & Bagels in Eugene, Oreg. She raised nearly $700. “This has got to be ongoing because the animals are going to need forage over the wintertime as well and beyond. I don’t think we really know how long it’ll take to regenerate.” Warm Springs rancher Shana Johnson says she is happy that there is a fund. Her horses and cows lost 99% of their grazing district to the Beachcomb Fire. “When the fire started they all started coming home in groups, and there is absolutely nothing to eat.” Smolenska says she will do another flower fundraiser this Sunday. Tribal member Franc Fernandez, left, addresses attendees of community dinner as Sasha Ivan Sobolef of the Alaska Native Brotherhood holds burning sage on August 4, 2026. (Photo: Baiz Hoen / KFSK) The Petersburg Indian Association recently announced that they will be repatriating the remains of a 6-month-old Tlingit girl. She is one of three ancestors the tribe plans to inter in Petersburg, Alaska. KFSK's Baiz Hoen has the story. Stephanie Aikins is the administrative assistant for Petersburg's tribal government, the Petersburg Indian Association. She spearheaded the repatriation project, and at a community dinner this month, she said she has been working on this since last May. “ This is uncharted territory. There’s a lot of clan objects that have been taken and returned, not many who are ancestors.” The tribe applied for a grant to help cover the cost of the repatriation efforts through the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), a federal law that requires federal agencies and institutions that receive federal money to return important remains and objects of cultural patrimony to lineal descendants, culturally affiliated Indian Tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations. Petersburg's tribe received about $24,000 for this project. The infant will be one of three ancestors the tribe plans to inter in Petersburg. The other two have been in the tribe's possession for over 10 years. One is a male estimated to be about 300 years old. He was found when the City of Petersburg was building the City Reservoir in the 1950s, and was given to the local high school. After it was found that he was of Native descent, the ancestor was given to the local tribe in 2013. The other, a jawbone, was found around the 1980s about 10 miles south of town on the beach. Aikins says the USFS had possession until 2011, when the ancestor was transferred to the tribe. He is thought to be prehistoric, based on the report. Aikins says that the remains of the 6-month-old girl are currently being held at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture in Seattle. Aikins will be among a group of three traveling to Seattle on September 1 to receive the remains. They will return to Petersburg on September 4, and plan to host a ceremony at the airport that day for the infant girl's return. “She has been gone away from her land for almost 100 years, and she will be back on her land for the first time on September 4.” Aikins says that the tribe will host a larger ceremony later in the fall, where they will inter the remains of the girl along with the two other ancestors already in their possession. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. 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Generosity, gratitude and me: what if being generous isn't really about giving something away – but about making God known and becoming someone new? What actually happens to a person who lives generously, over time? Scripture suggests it's not incidental – it's what happens when we truly grasp who God is and respond to His incredible generosity toward us. Could worship and generosity be more closely connected than we realise? In this final message of our short series, Pastor Louis traces that process – and we discover a surprising truth: the person who changes most through generosity might not be the one receiving it.

Generosity, gratitude and fear: what if the thing standing between you and generosity isn't a lack of resources, but a lack of trust? There's an ancient story of a king so gripped by the fear of ‘not enough' that it led him to enslave an entire nation. It's an extreme example – but the same fear shows up in subtler ways in all of our lives. The feeling that there isn't enough. That we need to hold on tighter. That generosity is a risk we can't afford to take. We're asking: what does fear do to us when it's left unchecked? And what happens when we remember we're living in a bigger story than the one fear is telling us? Join us and Pastor Louis as we explore what it looks like to live generously in a world where lack is real – but so is God's abundance.

Generosity and gratitude aren't just personal virtues – they're signs of the Kingdom of God at work. In this message, we explore how God's abundant provision flows through us, produces generosity, and results in gratitude that overflows back to Him – the very rhythm by which His Kingdom advances. We look at 2 Corinthians 9 and the remarkable story of the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15, where the Early Church faced a defining Kingdom moment: would the Gospel remain bound to Jewish tradition, or would it be released to the nations? The leaders' decision to embrace the Gentile believers – releasing their own position, control, and comfort – was an act of profound generosity that expanded God's Kingdom beyond anything they could have imagined. That generosity of spirit is what stirred grateful, overflowing response in the Gentile churches, and it's what continues to carry the Gospel forward today. This is the pattern of Kingdom generosity: it isn't transactional, it isn't measured by size, and it isn't about what we get in return. It flows from grace already received, and its harvest is righteousness – the Kingdom taking root in more and more lives. Join us and Pastor Louis as we discover how God's overflow in our lives can become Kingdom overflow through us.

We all know what it's like to feel worn out and ready to give up after a long season of struggle. In this message, Pastor Louis looks at Elijah in 1 Kings 19: a man who hits despair right after epic victories and finds himself exhausted, afraid, and convinced he's all alone. We'll explore how despair distorts our reality – how it makes us imagine the worst, forget God's past faithfulness, and feel more isolated than we truly are. Then we'll see how God meets Elijah under the broom tree with tenderness, not rebuke: allowing him to grieve, giving him rest and food, and speaking in a still small voice that gently calls him forward. God does the same for us today, providing strength, community, and a future when we feel overwhelmed. Above all, we have hope – a steady anchor for every heart that feels close to giving up.

It is billed as “the world's longest and toughest snowmachine race”. Next year, the Iron Dog Race plans to add three checkpoints to its over 2,000-mile course. As KOTZ's Desiree Hagen reports, a new race route, announced earlier this month, has been several years in the making and crosses through two national wildlife refuges. The new route adds the communities of Huslia, Shungnak, and Ambler. Rick Paquette is the executive director of the Iron Dog. He says it will not add miles, but would traverse through new terrain. He says the race has been working on permitting for the route for a while. “This isn’t something like overnight that happened, you know what I mean. This was over seven years in the making, this is a really big deal, and we’re super excited to do this.” Why did it take so long? The proposed race route passes through federally protected land, more than 100 miles of it (79 miles on Koukuk, 34 miles on Selawik) through the Koyukuk and Selawik National Wildlife Refuges. Both refuges rejected the initial request, citing similar reasons: the race would be a public safety problem, require more budget and staff than available, and not align with the refuges' purpose or mission. A letter from Selawik Wildlife Refuge said that a portion of the proposed route would also violate the Wilderness Act and the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (ANILCA) through 1.3 miles of trail. The managers of the refuges were unavailable for comment. Iron Dog also submitted a special use permit through Kobuk Valley National Park, but changed their race route to a section of the Kobuk River that does not fall under park service authority, according to a representative from the Western Arctic Parklands. Race organizers appealed the rejections in June 2025 and reached out to the office of U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK). A press release from the senator said he and his team played a “key role” in advancing the new route and drafted an appeal that “highlighted inconsistencies” preventing the route's expansion. “Obviously anytime you have a bunch of different organizations that you’re trying to collaborate with and get one final answer on, it’s extremely difficult. I think, new administrations, and definitely, Sen. Sullivan’s office really helped push this over and help us get to the goal line on this.” Paquette says Sullivan's office helped with letters of support, and with multiple organizations, including the Bureau of Land Management. And it paid off. In December, Sara Boario, Regional Director of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, overturned the previous denials, allowing for the new race routes. Boario's office did not respond to questions from KOTZ news. Paquette says there are challenges with a race this large, which passes through 23 mostly remote checkpoints. “It’s a beast to put on this race logistically, and there’s always struggles with fuel and getting equipment out, and getting, you know, resources out there.” Both Ambler and Shungnak have experienced prolonged fuel shortages in the last several years, often in winter when storms can ground fuel planes. Still, Paquette says Iron Dog is prepared for those challenges. “We do our best to make sure we get all the resources for the communities that we need to put a strong race.” Paquette says Iron Dog has several programs that the new race communities will benefit from, including free helmets and free life jackets for local youth. Last year, Iron Dog established the Iron Pup program, which fosters young racers. Iron Dog also founded the Make it Run program that partners with schools and engineers to encourage technical and mechanical training. Paquette says there is also economic benefits to the new communities. “There’s gonna be publicity, there’s gonna be people going through these areas, you know. We send resources up there, spending money, and, you know, giving a chance for these folks to see this incredible race.” The Iron Dog race typically begins in early February. A date has not been set for next year’s race. Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out today’s Native America Calling episode Wednesday, June 24, 2026 — Affordable housing progress misses Native priorities

We all know what addiction looks like on the outside – but what's happening underneath? In this message, Pastor Louis goes beyond the visible struggle to explore the inner journey of addiction: the anxiety, the broken belief systems, the hurt, and the avoidance that often drive it. We'll unpack why addiction isn't only about substances like drugs or alcohol – it can include food, screens, work, or anything we turn to in order to avoid pain. We'll look at recovery as a whole-person journey: biological (including the truth that medication doesn't necessarily equal a lack of faith), psychological, relational, and spiritual. Above all, we want to affirm one truth: God does not shun us in our addiction. He is with us, and for us, in the struggle and in the freedom that is possible as we undertake our faith journey with Him and in community.

We were made to reflect God's image in the world – but something quietly shifts when we give our focus, trust, and devotion to the wrong things. Idolatry isn't just an Old Testament problem. It's a modern-day reality that shapes us in ways we often don't recognise. Whatever fills our minds, captures our fear, holds our hope, and directs our lives – that is what we worship. And we become what we worship. Join us as Pastor Natasja explores the nature of idolatry – from the ancient warnings of Scripture to the subtle ways idols still ensnare us today. We look at how misplaced reliance, wrong thoughts, and drifting devotion can slowly draw us away from God, until we look but no longer see, and listen but no longer hear. Because freedom begins with recognising what – or who – truly holds our hearts. And the good news? We were made for more than the things we've been bowing to.

Anger is one of the most powerful emotions we experience. Sometimes it can move us toward justice, courage, and necessary action. But when left unchecked, anger can wound relationships, cause us to speak carelessly, harden our hearts, and slowly become something far more destructive: bitterness. Join Pastor Louis in exploring the difference between appropriate anger and harmful anger, and what Scripture teaches us about dealing with both anger and bitterness in a God-honouring way. Together, we'll wrestle with the realities of offence, unforgiveness, woundedness, and the subtle ways bitterness can take root over time. Jesus calls us toward restoration, reconciliation, and freedom – not freedom from emotion, but freedom from being ruled by it. Because the things we refuse to release can quietly begin to shape us. But healing becomes possible when we bring even our deepest hurts to God.

How do we live in the freedom of God's good design for intimacy, relationships, and our sexuality in a world filled with distorted messages, shame, temptation, and the proliferation of pornography? Pastor Louis continues our ‘Faith for Freedom' conversation with an honest focus on sex and sexuality and God's heart for us, whether married or single. We'll also wrestle with the realities all Jesus followers face today as we try to live differently in a hypersexualised culture. Most importantly, we ask what it looks like to realign our lives with God's design and walk in genuine freedom from lust. Because true freedom is not found in following our every desire. It's found in becoming whole in Christ.

What do you do when life feels uncertain? Most of us rush to fill the gap, don't we – reaching for our phones, searching for answers, reassurance, distraction, or control. But what if some of the most significant moments of faith are found not in escaping feelings of uncertainty… but in learning how to lean into them? Pastor Louis continues our ‘Faith for Freedom' series by exploring Jesus' invitation in the Sermon on the Mount not to worry. Together, we'll wrestle with the tension between uncertainty and trust, and discover how God meets us in the unknown. Because peace is not found in having all the answers. It's found in knowing who holds your past, present, and future.

Chosen family and Jewish roots run so deep in New Hampshire's Lakes Region that two families spent generations wondering where one ended and the other began. In this episode, Jewish genealogy researcher Nancy Kotz and award-winning journalist Lynne Snierson share the stories of their families, woven together across generations. From a Lithuanian rabbi who may have missed his train stop in 1902 to lakeside lobster bakes and a synagogue that still carries the nameplates of the original founding families, their story is a testament to what community can build when people choose to show up for one another. If you've ever wondered whether the family you were born into is the only family that shapes you, this episode will give you a beautiful, definitive answer. 〰️

The Second Letter of Peter gives us access to some of the apostle Peter's final words – written with urgency, clarity, and deep concern for the future of the Church. In a world that is temporary and feels uncertain, Peter calls believers to anchor their lives in what is eternal. In this message, Pastor Louis zooms in on 2 Peter 1, reminding us that we have everything we need in Jesus to live godly lives. For this reason, we are urged to make every effort to grow in faith, character, and love, and to remain firmly grounded in truth. In the face of cultural drift and misleading voices, passivity is not an option. This is a call to intentional, active faith: to hold fast to God's eternal promises, to live out your calling, and to stay rooted in truth in a world that is temporary and constantly shifting.

From a crown of thorns to a crown of glory, Easter Sunday invites us into the story's turning point. In Luke's account of the road to Emmaus, two disciples walk away from Jerusalem, carrying the weight of loss, confusion, and shattered hope. The One they trusted is gone, and all that remains is disappointment. Yet in the middle of their journey – right in that in-between, liminal space – Jesus comes alongside them … and they don't even recognise Him. So often, we too are consumed by our loss, our questions, and our limited perspective, missing the presence of Jesus walking with us. But everything changes in a moment of invitation. Encounter the risen Christ with Pastor Louis, as you, too, welcome Him into every part of your life, discovering the hope that transforms loss into new beginnings.

Good Friday is a reminder of the moment Jesus stood before the world – mocked, rejected, and crowned with thorns. The soldiers twist together this crown and press it onto Jesus' head in cruel mockery of His claim to kingship. Yet this moment reveals something deeper. The same thorns that entered the story in Genesis as part of a broken world are now borne by Jesus Himself. In silence, He endures injustice, violence, and humiliation, though even Pilate could find no fault in Him. The King of truth stands in the face of a world that twists, distorts, and resists God. Reflect with Pastor Louis on the depth of Christ's suffering, the reality of injustice, and the powerful truth of who Jesus really is. Join us as we remember the One who entered our pain, carried the curse, and chose the cross – for us.

As Pastor Louis wraps up our ‘Faith' series, we're reminded that faith isn't just for certain moments – it's for everything and all of life. Scripture calls us to live by faith (2 Corinthians 5:7), trusting God not only in the big moments, but in the everyday realities of life. Faith is meant to be applied to the practical spaces we all navigate – such as how we relate to money – where trust, temptation, and stewardship intersect. How do we honour God with what we have? How do we resist the pull of self-reliance and instead trust Him fully? Faith shapes how we live, how we choose, and how we respond, redeeming what's broken and anchoring us in God's truth. As we learn to trust Him with all our hearts (Proverbs 3:5-6), we discover that a life of faith is one in which God is present in everything.

Faith and freedom are inseparable from truth. In this message, Pastor Louis shows us how deception is one of the enemy's primary strategies to undermine our faith and steal our freedom – by causing us to doubt God's goodness, His character, and His Word. From the Garden of Eden to the words of Jesus, Scripture shows how lies and half-truths bind us, while truth brings freedom. We are invited to recognise where our thinking has been shaped by deception and to bring our minds and beliefs back under the lordship of Christ. As Jesus said, ‘You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.' Let's trust the Holy Spirit to renew minds, restore faith, and lead us into deeper freedom through God's truth.

As faith grounds us, hope moves us forward. Together with Pastor Natasja, we explore how faith is the foundation for real hope – not superficial optimism, but a deep, God-given confidence that carries us through uncertainty and despair. Discover how the Holy Spirit ignites faith and hope within us, anchoring our lives in Christ while giving us courage and momentum to move forward into the future, regardless of circumstances.

AgriSA se uitvoerende hoof, Johann Kotzé, sê die huidige bek-en-klouseer-uitbreking is 'n ernstige bedreiging vir biosekerheid en plaas boere onder finansiële druk. Hy verwelkom die rampverklaring, maar beklemtoon die sentralisering van entstowwe moet doeltreffende optrede meebring. Kotzé het dringende korttermynmaatreëls uiteengesit, insluitend om entstowwe uit Argentinië, Turkye en Botswana in te voer, privaat veeartse te betrek en nasionale inenting te belyn ten einde die uitbreking te beperk en vee in alle provinsies te beskerm:

If you have ever wrestled with the promises and the problems of the prosperity gospel, this message is for you. Pastor Louis honestly addresses questions about belief, money, and provision, while affirming faith in a good, generous God who provides. Drawing from Scripture, we explore the difference between treating faith as a law or mechanism and living with faith in God's character. We look at what the Bible actually teaches about sowing and reaping – not as a formula for guaranteed outcomes, but as God-given principles that invite us to partner with Him through generosity, righteousness, justice, work, and stewardship. It is crucial to acknowledge the reality of suffering and material struggle in a broken world. At the same time, we hold onto the hope that God cares deeply about every part of our lives: spiritual, physical, and material. Faith in God shapes how we live, give, endure, and trust Him, whether in abundance or in need.

What do we mean when we say we have faith in God? Pastor Louis explores the vital difference between faith in God and faith treated as a spiritual formula or mechanism. While some present faith as a law that can be activated through belief and confession, Scripture consistently reveals faith as relational trust – anchored in who God is, not in how strongly we believe. True faith is not about having enough faith, but about placing our faith in God. It leads us into relationship, surrender, and transformation, not self-reliance or spiritual performance. Faith in God anchors our confidence in who He is, aligns our desires with His will, and gives us courage to believe Him for the impossible while remaining rooted in obedience and trust.

What is faith – really? As Pastor Louis kicks off our series on faith, the invitation is to rediscover what the Bible actually teaches about faith. Drawing from Hebrews 11:6, he begins by exploring the value of faith, the first step of faith, and the effect faith has on the way we live. The Christian faith is neither blind nor irrational. It is deeply connected to truth. To believe in God is not to ignore reason, but to embrace the most reasonable explanation of what is real. This message lays a strong foundation for understanding faith as more than a feeling or an idea, but as a lived response to the truth of who God is.

For many of us, family is our first and most challenging frontline. It's the place of deepest connection, greatest influence, and sometimes the most complex emotions. In this message, Pastor Louis explores what it means to follow Jesus faithfully within your family – recognising that family can look very different for each of us and that not every story is easy. Drawing on Jesus' radical call to seek God's Kingdom first, we'll reflect on how loving Him shapes the way we love those closest to us. We'll talk about prayer, wisdom, courage, forgiveness, and what it looks like to be a gracious, Spirit-led witness in family spaces. Whether your family relationships feel life-giving, strained, or painful, this message invites you to entrust your family to God and step into your calling as an ambassador of His Kingdom – right where you are.

When the day is nearly over, and the need feels overwhelming, Jesus does something unexpected. In Matthew 14, as the pressure mounts and solutions seem impossible, Jesus turns to His disciples with a bold challenge, ‘You give them something to eat.' In this message, Pastor Louis explores how Jesus invites ordinary people into extraordinary moments of faith. From procrastinating and passing responsibility to fear and anxiety about what could go wrong, we see ourselves in the disciples' response – and we hear Jesus calling us to trust Him with what we have. This is a call to move beyond limitation thinking, to step into God's provision, and to discover that when we offer what's in our hands, Jesus can multiply it for His purposes. You are included in the miracle – and you can never outgive Him.

Two of The Express News Group's most enduring newsroom fixtures decided that 2025 would be the year they finally stepped away from journalism. At the end of December, photo editor Dana Shaw and reporter Stephen J. Kotz officially filed their last stories. For more than three decades, Shaw was a constant presence at the region's most important moments — from protests and public meetings to wildfires and parades. And for over 30 years on the East End, Kotz — who also had stints as a news editor — chronicled the villages, towns, people and personalities of the South Fork with relentless curiosity and determination. This week, the editors sit down with Shaw and Kotz for a candid “exit interview,” filled with unforgettable anecdotes, hard-earned wisdom, and reflections on a lifetime spent chasing the story.

Life doesn't just move forward on its own – we move forward when we recognise the moments that matter. So, Pastor Louis turns our attention to Hebrews 12:1 to explore how God invites us not only to run our race but to run it well. We'll look at how the stories of faith that came before us point the way, how every season asks us to release what weighs us down, and how the challenges before us can actually reveal the opportunities God is providing. In this new year, what might God be preparing you to step into? What moments – ordinary or extraordinary – might become your kairos moments of transformation?

Life moves forward in the steady tick of chronos time – days, years, appointments, and deadlines. But our lives are shaped in the moments of kairos: those God-given windows of opportunity that carry weight, significance, and the potential to change everything. In this prerecorded message, Pastor Louis explores the difference between living by the clock and living with spiritual awareness. Ecclesiastes reminds us that there is ‘a time for every purpose under heaven', and Scripture calls us to recognise the moments that are ripe – moments when God is inviting us to act, respond, or step into something new.

In Jerusalem's temple courts, Simeon held a baby in his arms and saw what he and many generations of Israelites had been waiting – aching – for. But Simeon wasn't simply waiting; he was waiting well: righteous, devout, attentive to the Holy Spirit, and ready to move when God spoke. Let Pastor Louis tell you more and enter into this moment with Simeon: A man led by the Spirit. A promise finally fulfilled. A life's purpose quietly completed with the words, ‘My eyes have seen your salvation.' We celebrate more than a birth on Christmas Day – we celebrate God's comfort made visible, His salvation in Jesus becoming like us, and His hope made unstoppable.

We often think of new beginnings as simply starting over, but Scripture points us to something deeper: freedom from condemnation and life in the Spirit. Pastor Louis traces the reality of sin's downward pull through Scripture and contrasts it with the possibility of restoration. Two responses to failure emerge, with very different outcomes. Rooted in Romans 8 and the call to conviction, confession, and repentance, New Beginnings invites us to consider how God brings freedom, forgiveness, and times of refreshing through Christ.

When we imagine encountering God, many of us picture escaping to nature – finding Him in wide-open spaces far from the noise of the city. But in Scripture, it was often the other way around. God's presence was expected in the city, especially Jerusalem, the “City of God”. The wilderness, by contrast, was a place of danger, scarcity, and uncertainty. So what happens when life leads us into the desert? Can God still move there? Can His goodness be felt in the places we least expect it? Pastor Louis shows how God meets His people in barren places and forms and transforms us not just in seasons of abundance, but especially in seasons of dependence. Discover the profound truth that God provides daily bread in the desert – nourishment, presence, and hope when we're living on crumbs.

Pastor Louis concludes our ‘Unstoppable' series by looking at the breathtaking identity God gives His people. In 1 Peter, Peter takes Old Testament language once spoken over Israel and applies it to non-Jewish believers in Asia Minor – declaring that through Jesus, they too are God's chosen people, His royal priesthood, His holy nation. Explore the beauty and the challenge of that calling. Jesus is the chief cornerstone on whom everything rests. Each of us must choose whether He will be the foundation of our lives or a stumbling block we resist. Jew and Gentile alike, all are invited; all must decide. As we trace the fulfilment of God's story across Scripture, we discover the miracle of the Early Church: people from every background becoming one family in Christ. Adopted. Included. Secure. Called together to declare God's praises and reflect His glory. Join us as we step into the wonder of who we are in Him and the unstoppable mission He entrusts to His people.

What does it really mean to follow Jesus in our world shaped by self-promotion, comfort, and convenience? In Philippians 2, we're invited into a radically different way – the way of Christ, who laid everything down in humility, obedience, and love. Pastor Louis helps us look at the true cost of being a disciple: ✨ choosing service over status ✨ embracing humility over selfishness ✨ living sacrificially for the sake of the Gospel – just as Jesus did. But sacrifice in the Kingdom is never loss. It leads us deeper into the heart of Christ, anchors us in joy, and draws us into the reward only God can give.

How do we talk about victory in a world marked by real suffering, injustice, and opposition? Scripture doesn't ignore these realities, and neither should we. Rather, like the early disciples in Acts 4, we hold onto something even more true than our trials: what we have seen and heard in Jesus. Pastor Louis explores how followers of Christ face opposition with courage, joy, and unshakable hope – not by denying the struggle, but by grounding our lives in the One who has conquered evil by giving us Himself. In a world chasing better circumstances, this is a reminder that our greatest good is God Himself … and in Him, we find a victory that cannot be lost.

In the beginning, heaven and earth overlapped. The Garden of Eden was alive with God's presence. Though sin tore heaven and earth apart, Jesus came to bridge the divide, the true Temple in whom heaven and earth met. And now, through the Holy Spirit, we become living temples – carriers of God's presence, eternity touching the everyday. Pastor Louis helps us look to the breathtaking promise of a new heaven and a new earth: creation fully renewed, radiant with God's glory. Until that day, we who follow Jesus live as Spirit-filled, hope-filled people, and part of God's unstoppable story of restoration.

No matter how dark the world seems, our hope in Jesus remains unshakable. He promised to build His Church – and He's coming again. During this message, Pastor Louis uncovers what Scripture truly reveals about the future of heaven and earth, cutting through confusion and fear to help us rediscover the hope anchored in Christ's return. The Revelation isn't just about the end of days – it's about the full unveiling of Jesus and His unstoppable Kingdom. Come ready to be reminded that for those in Christ, the best is yet to come. Let His Word steady your heart, renew your faith, and awaken fresh hope for what's ahead.

Die politieke ontleder Dirk Kotzé sê die beslaglegging op die geskorste polisieminister, Senzo Mchunu, se elektroniese toestelle dui daarop dat ondersoekprosesse begin versnel. Die KwaZulu-Natalse taakspan vir politieke moorde het vanoggend vyf toestelle by Mchunu se huis in Pretoria afgeneem te midde van 'n ondersoek na beweerde politieke inmenging en korrupsie in die regstelsel. Kotzé het aan Newzroom Afrika gesê sodra die ondersoek afgehandel is, sal dit duidelik word wat gevind is:

As we continue our series, Pastor Louis turns to the unstoppable Gospel – the good news and the power of God for salvation and transformation. The Gospel changes hearts, communities, and nations, and it continues to move forward through every believer who dares to live and share it. Join us as we look at how to share this good news with clarity, boldness, and authenticity – living lives that reflect Jesus and trusting Him for opportunities to reach those around us.

Jesus declared, “I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” Matthew 16:18 In this message, Pastor Louis looks at what it means for the Church to carry the keys of the Kingdom and to exercise the authority Jesus entrusted to us. Building on the previous message about God's delegated spheres of authority, we'll look at how these overlap in everyday life – with marriage as a powerful example of partnership between the four spheres of limited delegated authority. The Church has a vital Kingdom role: to proclaim the Gospel, uphold God's truth, and dedicate every area of life, including relationships, family, and community, to His purposes. Come discover how the Church, God's unstoppable people, participates in His unstoppable Kingdom.

God's Kingdom has come and is coming – steady, growing and unstoppable.

Jesus calls His followers to an unstoppable mission: to make disciples of all nations, empowered by His authority and presence.

A friend of the house from South Africa, Louis Kotzé, continues our series by diving into what it means to be consecrated unto the Lord and how to approach the communion table through that lens. Consecration may seem like a weighty word, but it begins with the simple revelation that your life is not your own, and every time we partake in communion, we are recommitting ourselves to Him. May this word encourage your heart as you walk in consecration.Big House Church is cultivating a community of passionate worshippers who partner with Jesus to create a kingdom culture on earth as it is in heaven. We regularly meet on Sundays @ 9 & 11 AM at the Zeider Theater in Town Center Virginia Beach.Learn more at www.bighousechurch.com.

A friend of the house from South Africa, Louis Kotzé, continues our series by diving into what it means to be consecrated unto the Lord and how to approach the communion table through that lens. Consecration may seem like a weighty word, but it begins with the simple revelation that your life is not your own, and every time we partake in communion, we are recommitting ourselves to Him. May this word encourage your heart as you walk in consecration.Big House Church is cultivating a community of passionate worshippers who partner with Jesus to create a kingdom culture on earth as it is in heaven. We regularly meet on Sundays @ 9 & 11 AM at the Zeider Theater in Town Center Virginia Beach.Learn more at www.bighousechurch.com.

Spring is a beautiful reminder of new life, new seasons, and the joy of being one body in Christ. The theme of our annual Spring Celebration is “This is Hatfield!” – a multigenerational, multilingual, and multicultural gathering that reflects the heart of our church family. From Paul's short yet powerful letter to Philemon, Pastor Louis helps us discover how the Gospel redefines status, relationships, and culture, and how each of us is called to be a fellow worker in God's Kingdom.

The Christian life was never meant to be lived in our own strength. In this message, Pastor Louis explores the baptism of the Holy Spirit – God's empowering gift that enables believers to live naturally supernatural lives on their frontlines. From creation to the ministry of Jesus, the Spirit has been at work and continues to move today. Discover who the Holy Spirit is, what it means to be baptised in the Spirit, and how the Spirit equips us to live as Christ's witnesses, acutely aware of God's Kingdom that has come and is coming.

This episode of the Okayest Hunter Podcast brings Thomas Kotz into the studio from Henry Repeating Arms for a conversation that covers a lot of ground. From the history of lever guns to what makes Henry rifles a favorite among whitetail hunters. We dig into bear hunting stories from Wisconsin and Montana, the appeal of small game, and the old-school tradition of still-hunting deer in the Northwoods. There's plenty of talk about rifles, hunting culture, and a few lessons the deer woods are always quick to hand out. If you're after a deer hunting podcast that mixes honest stories, gear talk, and the kind of camp banter most of us live for, this one's worth a listen. Presented by: Nosler — Use code OHP for 20% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This morning we analyze the famous verse, "Justice, Justice shall you pursue,' and the doubling of the word Justice. We quote several explanations from the Talmud and one from the Kotzker Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel of Kotz, illustrated by a wonderful story of Rabbi Yisroel Salanter. Michael Whitman is the senior rabbi of ADATH Congregation in Hampstead, Quebec, and an adjunct professor at McGill University Faculty of Law. ADATH is a modern orthodox synagogue community in suburban Montreal, providing Judaism for the next generation. We take great pleasure in welcoming everyone with a warm smile, while sharing inspiration through prayer, study, and friendship. Rabbi Whitman shares his thoughts and inspirations through online lectures and shiurim, which are available on: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5FLcsC6xz5TmkirT1qObkA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adathmichael/ Podcast - Mining the Riches of the Parsha: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/mining-the-riches-of-the-parsha/id1479615142?fbclid=IwAR1c6YygRR6pvAKFvEmMGCcs0Y6hpmK8tXzPinbum8drqw2zLIo7c9SR-jc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hWYhCG5GR8zygw4ZNsSmO Please contact Rabbi Whitman (rabbi@adath.ca) with any questions or feedback, or to receive a daily email, "Study with Rabbi Whitman Today," with current and past insights for that day, video, and audio, all in one short email sent directly to your inbox.

On today's episode I sat down with Thomas Kotz of Henry Repeating Arms.We talk about his unexpected path into the firearms industry, trapping, hunting, and living an outdoors-first lifestyle. It is rich with family history in trapping and I learned one of the coolest facts about the New York city meat market all the way up to the 1970s (PS: it's probably not what you think!). Tune in wherever you listen to your podcasts and be sure to check out our partners as well! https://kryptek.com/  Code: OKAYESTTRAPPER https://blokes.co/zachhanson Code: ZACHHANSON https://mtntough.com/ Code: OKAYEST30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textAlaska Public Media Reporter Wesley Early moved to Anchorage in 2008 and began his freshman year at Bartlett High School. He stayed in Anchorage for college earning a degree in journalism and public communications at the University of Alaska Anchorage. He started working in public radio his senior year of college and has never left. In 2019 he became the news director at KOTZ, the public radio in Kotzebue, and spent two years covering arctic climate change, subsistence,  Iñupiaq culture, and the region's response to Covid 19. Since returning to Anchorage in 2021, he has covered city government. Today we discuss the devastating impacts to public radio, particularly to rural stations, of the elimination of federal funding.

We sit down with Geenay at Consortium Studio, who recently pivoted from the agency model that takes anything they can get to niching down.Only her niche is with luxury and premium brands.We're used to finding Facebook groups with our niche audience or guesting on podcasts in our niche to get in front of our clients.Geenay doesn't have that luxury... or perhaps she actually does have the luxury? She has to attend fancy parties and member-only clubs to rub shoulders with her target audience.----------------------------------Our recommended agency tools:everbrospodcast.com/recommended-tools/----------------------------------⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐As always, if you enjoyed this episode or this podcast in general and want to leave us a review or rating, head over to Apple and let us know what you like! It helps us get found and motivates us to keep producing this free content.----------------------------------Want to connect with us? Reach out to us on the everbrospodcast.com website, subscribe to us on YouTube, or connect with us on socials:YouTube: @agencygrowthpodcastTwitter/X: @theagency_uLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/agencyuFacebook: facebook.com/theagencyuInstagram: @theagencyuReddit: r/agency & u/JakeHundleyTikTok: @agency.u

Public and tribal radio and television stations are fortifying their defenses ahead of what could be the biggest funding threat they've ever faced. President Donald Trump and his allies have repeatedly called for an end to federal funding for public broadcasters. Bills proposed in Congress would go as far as eliminating the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the nearly 60-year-old entity created by Congress to facilitate federal support for non-commercial media. We'll hear from broadcasters about what changes might be in store. GUESTS Peggy Berryhill (Muscogee Creek Nation), co-founder of KGUA, president of the Native Media Resource Center and an independent producer Lenora Ward (Iñupiaq), general manager of KOTZ, Kotzebue Broadcasting Brian Wadsworth (Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe), chief operating officer for Native Public Media Oi Zephier (Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota and Southern Cheyenne and Arapaho), station manager of KILI