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My Story  Talk 17 Ministry in Basingstoke 1968-78  Part 2 Welcome to Talk 17 in our series where I'm reflecting on God's goodness to me throughout my life. Last time I was talking about the evangelistic missions we organised in Basingstoke, but these tended largely to attract adults, and the children and young people needed to be reached too. So that's our subject for today.   Children's Work At first, the only children we were reaching were those who came to our Sunday School, which was held at 10am before the 11am Communion Service. One of those children was Rosie Wilcox (née Wright), who later became Jonathan's Sunday School teacher. Fifty years later, I still exchange Christmas cards every year with Rosie and her husband Paul.   However, we soon began to reach other children in what was then a more unusual way. To the best of my knowledge, we were the first AoG church in Britain to organise a pre-school playgroup. I had felt for some time that most church buildings were not being used to their full potential. I talked with Bill Mitchell, the church elder, who himself was a businessman, and he wholeheartedly agreed. The church building was standing empty in the daytime for six days a week. And we were on the edge of a new council estate where most of the houses were occupied by young families.   So, we checked out the legal requirements, and discovered that our facilities would accommodate up to 40 children, provided that we had one adult for every eight children present. We obviously needed to invest in the right equipment, and Eileen knew exactly what to get. In fact, with her administrative skills, she was the ideal person to take charge of the whole thing, and before Debbie and Sarah were old enough to go to school, they could be with her while she was at playgroup.   We started by opening for three mornings a week, but the demand for places was such that before long we were open for five. And we had adequate workers to take the full complement of forty, so for five mornings a week, as well as supervising and organising the children in their play, they were able to tell them about Jesus. That was, of course, the most important thing, but another welcome benefit was that, from the small charge we made for each child, we were receiving enough income to pay the mortgage on the building!   And an unexpected result of running that playgroup was the request I received to exorcise a ‘ghost' from one of the nearby houses! It happened like this. It was 12 o'clock and the playgroup session was ending. I happened to be present having a chat with Bill Mitchell, when one of the mums came in and said,   Is one of you the vicar?   And although I don't usually go by that title, I said, Yes, I am.   She then asked if I could help her because, she said, there was a ghost in her house. Could I get rid of it? To which, knowing that in Christ we have authority over the forces of darkness, I replied,             Yes, of course.             How much will it cost? she said.             Nothing, I replied.             Wow! That's good, she said, the spiritualist wanted a fiver.   She gave me her address and, that evening, I went with another brother to visit her. We told her that her greatest security would be to let Jesus into her life and led her in a prayer for salvation.   Of course, the so-called ‘ghost' was actually a demon, because there is no biblical evidence for the existence of what people call ghosts, but the woman did not know that. She said that it usually appeared at the top of the stairs. So I went up after it and, although I could see nothing unusual, I did feel a distinct drop in temperature. So I commanded the thing, whatever it was, to leave in the name of Jesus. At once the woman, who was standing in the hall with the other brother, suddenly shrieked.   There, didn't you see it? It went right past you!   So, although I couldn't see it, I chased it down the stairs, opened the front door, and told it to get out and never come back. The following Sunday she was in church to say thank you and told me that it had gone.   So running a playgroup certainly put us in contact with the people in ways we did not expect, but in Britain's fastest growing town the playgroup and the Sunday School we ran in our church building were by no means sufficient to spread the good news among the children, and we soon decided to launch a second Sunday School in a school on the Oakridge estate. This was only possible thanks to the commitment of our teachers who, having taught in the morning in Cranbourne Lane, were willing to give up their Sunday afternoon to teach the same lessons to the children in Oakridge.   Another children's work was started by Hilda Gibbons, an elderly widow who opened her home every week to some thirty children on the Winklebury estate. And we reached hundreds of children through the holiday clubs we organised. These lasted for a week or so towards the end of the long summer holidays. They were led mainly by Anthea and William Kay assisted by other church workers, SPF students and other Christian teachers all of whom we accommodated throughout their stay.   Notable examples were David Littlewood, later to become an AoG pastor, and Phyllis Parrish (née Sowter) who was baptised in the Spirit while she was with us and later became a student at Mattersey and a missionary to Bangaladesh.     Youth Work Some of the older children who came to the holiday clubs were also attracted to our Friday night Youth Meeting. This was our main means of reaching young people on a regular basis and, for most of the time we were at Basingstoke, was led by me. Our church was situated right next to Cranbourne Lane Comprehensive School, where Debbie and Sarah became pupils and I became a parent governor. We also attracted young people from other parts of the town where some of our members were teachers.   The church minibus, faithfully driven by William Kay, was vitally important for this work, although it wasn't worth much financially. At the time we had no suitable garage for it, so it was parked each night in the road at the back of our house. One night, in the early hours of the morning, we were woken up by the sound of our dog barking and then I realised that someone was banging heavily on our back door. As I went to the window I became quickly aware of another noise – the constant sound of a car horn. It was our minibus, and the neighbour banging on the back door had come to ask us to silence it.   I quickly threw on some clothes and hurried outside to see what I could do. To my surprise the driver's door of the minibus was wide open. I wondered why, as I was sure I had locked it the night before. But my first task was to silence the horn, so I quickly disconnected the battery. Now the horn was silent I could go back to bed, hoping that not too many neighbours had been disturbed.   Next morning, as I was apologising for the noise in the night, another neighbour told us they had seen what had happened. Two men had broken into our minibus, but the moment they opened the door the horn had suddenly started sounding. This apparently had caused the men to panic, and our neighbour had seen them running away. Their attempt to steal our minibus had been thwarted!   Of course, it may be possible to think of a rational explanation for all this, but it's important to mention that the horn on the minibus would not normally sound unless the ignition was switched on, and there was no form of burglar alarm fitted to the minibus. But whether there's a rational explanation or not, as far as I was concerned God had protected our vehicle. He works in natural as well as in supernatural ways, and we will probably never know why that horn sounded just at the right moment – except that God knew that we needed that minibus! In addition to the weekly youth meeting, we also organised at least two week-long missions, one where Warwick Shenton was the evangelist, and another led by Paul and Janice Finn who were the national youth evangelists for Assemblies of God. We were able to get them into several of the secondary schools in the town where they spoke in school assemblies. This way we knew that the vast majority of teenagers in Basingstoke had the opportunity to hear the gospel.   But it was at the regular weekly youth meeting and its associated activities that close personal relationships could be formed with the young people. We organised walks in the countryside, barbecues, and games evenings where we had great opportunities to get to know them better – and for them to get to know us better too. And nowhere was this truer than at our annual youth camp.   New Forest Pentecostal Youth Camp While we were at Colchester I had organised a youth camp on the island of Mersea and, thanks to Eileen's culinary skills and to the things I had learned as a teenager in the Boys' Brigade, this proved highly successful. So towards the beginning of our time in Basingstoke I made enquiries as to what sites might be available for us to do something similar near us, and I discovered that the Hampshire Education Committee had one near Brockenhurst in the New Forest. It was set in beautiful countryside, was within a short driving distance from the coast, and had the advantage of flush toilets and showers!   All the equipment – tents, marquees, tables, benches, cooking utensils etc. – was provided on site, which was managed by a very helpful warden, a Welshman called Eddie Davies. So we decided to give it a go and, as an initial experiment, took a group of about 15 young people for a few days in the school summer holidays. It went so well that we decided to return the following year for a full week and to invite other AoG churches to participate. I put an advert in Redemption Tidings and over the years the numbers increased to some 150 young people each week.   Eileen and I planned the weekly menu which, although it was somewhat restricted by the cooking equipment provided at the site, nevertheless comprised three hot meals a day, prepared by teams of dedicated workers. The only exception to this was that when we all went out for the day – to the Isle of Wight, for example – everyone prepared their own sandwich lunch straight after breakfast with the food we provided for them.   Much of the food we bought came in large cans obtained from the cash and carry store in Basingstoke and transported down to Brockenhurst in the minibus in advance. The rest we bought on a daily basis from the International store in Brockenhurst who, incidentally, issued vast quantities of Green Shield stamps, which, when you had saved enough of them, you could trade in for a variety of items displayed in the Green Shield catalogue. I seem to remember that Eileen and I got our coffee percolator that way!   The daily programme involved breakfast, during which each of the tents was inspected for tidiness and hygiene, followed by a short devotional involving a song, a prayer, and a Bible reading. The daytime was taken up with recreational activities including at least one day trip to either Hengistbury Head or the Isle of Wight, afternoon trips to Milford-on-Sea, or a treasure hunt in the New Forest. As a family we all enjoyed going down to Brockenhurst a week or so in advance to prepare for this, when we would compose a poem giving clues to the route.   But the most important part of the camp programme was without question the meeting we held in the marquee each evening. These involved worship, prayer, testimonies, and preaching followed by an appeal. Every year we saw dozens of young people respond, either for salvation or for a renewed commitment to Christ. And many were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues. I still receive testimonies from people, now in their sixties, of how they met with God in those meetings.   After each meeting there was a break when we opened our tuck shop for half an hour. This was followed by a time of singing in the marquee, or, once a week, around a camp fire. The only exception to this was the long hot summer of 1976 when we were at camp for three weeks and when everywhere was so dry that it was illegal to light fires anywhere in the New Forest. Those weeks spent at camp during the seventies were wonderful times of blessing for all involved and form some of the happiest memories of my life.   But such blessings do not come by accident. They come as the result of prayer, commitment, and teamwork. None of it would have been possible without the dedicated help of Basingstoke church members like Hilda Gibbons, and visiting pastors and their wives who over several years brought their young people to camp and shared in the work and ministry. Of special note among these were Mike and Beryl Godward from Corringham, Brian and Audrey Quar from Crossacres, Manchester, and Colin Blackman from Tonbridge Wells, all of whom became good personal friends.   But these were not the only relationships that were formed or developed at camp. We really got to know our own young people much better too. Some of them came down early to help unload cans of food from the minibus and to assist in the erection of the tents, and I learned that forming relationships with young people, letting them know that you love them rather than just preaching at them, was the way to gain their loyalty and respect. This is essential if we want them to follow our example in following Christ (1 Corinthians 11:1).   One example of this was Linda. She, along with her twin sister, Sue, had become regular attenders at our Friday night youth meeting. On one occasion we were having a sausage-sizzle in the church grounds. Linda was standing next to me looking into the fire when she told me she was thinking of leaving us. So, putting my arm round her shoulder, I said to her, Oh don't leave us Linda. We all love you. We'd really miss you. Linda didn't leave us, and her relationship with Eileen and me deepened when she came to babysit for us from time to time. I recently discovered a letter she had written to Eileen in 1974 in which she said, Entering your home is so different… there's such a lovely atmosphere within it...  as soon as I entered the home I felt more confident in myself. Thanks for talking to me, so far since I've spoken to you I've felt up on top of the world… I want to say a big thank you, but I don't think I could ever write or say it the way I feel to a friend like you... Thank you for praying for me.   Later, when her leaving college coincided with my becoming principal at Mattersey, Linda became my secretary, only leaving when she married a student from Switzerland, where she now lives. But in 2012 she made a surprise visit to England when she came to our Golden Wedding anniversary. Of course, Linda was an exceptional case, but her story does illustrate the value of making time to develop relationships with children and young people wherever possible.

Milford parents are outraged after two motions to restore education funding didn't get the votes needed to pass. Ten votes were needed during the Board of Aldermen meeting to restore full or partial funding back to the schools and both failed to get the votes. Now the Board of Education has to decide where to make up that money in a meeting, including potentially closing a middle school or firing educators. We spoke with Kara Flannery of the Milford Ed Advocates group about the latest financial cuts to Milford schools. For more information: https://milfordedadvocates.org/ IMAGE CREDIT: Eric Urbanowicz

Briscoe Group sales fell 2.58 percent on the year to $178.3 million in the first quarter, weighed down by weaker homeware sales. Briscoes Homeware store revenue fell 4.66 percent to $103.6m compared with the first quarter last year, while Rebel Sport's revenue grew 0.47 percent to $74.7m. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Research has shown that women retire on average with 25% less money than men. Milford Financial Adviser Nicky Reid explains the reasons why to Toni, Jase and Sam on Coast, including time out of the workforce and level of income.

Are you worried about your KiwiSaver balance with all the uncertainty in the world? Head of KiwiSaver at Milford, Murray Harris, talks to Bree and Clint from ZM about why you don't need to panic. 

We met Rich Smith, the Democratic candidate running for Mayor in Milford. Smith served seven months as mayor for the city, completing former Mayor Ben Blake's term in 2023. Find out why Smith now wants to run for office and his concerns with the current administration. IMAGE CREDIT: Eric Urbanowicz

Every Friday in The Feed Megan Schinella comes on the air to talk about all the fun things happening in and around Connecticut this weekend that you can do with the kids and family.  KEVIN'S PICK Homestead Steaks in Milford: Sunday May 4th from 12-2pm in the Parking Lot of the Connecticut Post Mall in Milford and get sizzling deals on Homestead Steaks for all your summer grilling! MEGAN'S PICKS 1. Great Wolf Lodge Grand Opening at Foxwoods. Massive wave pool, lazy river, play areas, and 13 waterslides. 2. Mothers Day Pop Shop Saturday at the Westport History Museum 11-3. 3. John Read Middle School presents Disney Frozen Jr at the John Barlow High School Theater in Redding, showtime Saturday at 5pm.  4. Pete the Cat at the Westport Country Playhouse Saturday showtimes 1:30pm and 4pm.  5. Lake Compounce Amusement opening weekend in Bristol.  Megan's Mom Quote: “Parents a reminder that you are approaching Maycember. It's just as busy as December.”

US earnings season has started up again - and new reports indicate Donald Trump's tariffs are starting to bite. Companies across the US have reported shipping from China has taken a significant dip - the biggest reported since the Covid-19 pandemic. Milford Asset Management's Sam Trethewey explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US earnings season has started up again - and new reports indicate Donald Trump's tariffs are starting to bite. Companies across the US have reported shipping from China has taken a significant dip - the biggest reported since the Covid-19 pandemic. Milford Asset Management's Sam Trethewey explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you need significant wealth to start investing? Milford Financial Adviser Nicky Reid debunks with myths with Toni, Jase and Sam on Coast.

There's a feud brewing in downtown Milford surrounding live bands performing at local restaurants. There's a vote to amend the rules on the books regarding live music at certain establishments. We got the details from Mayor Tony Giannattasio. We also talked about the possibility of a middle school shutting down. Image Credit: Eric Urbanowicz

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Despite the negative press and volatile climate, some financial markets have managed to hold up solidly throughout 2025. The consumer staples industry - food, beverages, household products - and all the brands tied to that sector have managed to stay strong throughout the year. Milford Asset Management's Stephanie Batchelor explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite the negative press and volatile climate, some financial markets have managed to hold up solidly throughout 2025. The consumer staples industry - food, beverages, household products - and all the brands tied to that sector have managed to stay strong throughout the year. Milford Asset Management's Stephanie Batchelor explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So, you've retired – what now? Milford's Head of Wealth Management, Philip Morgan Rees, talks with Toni, Jase and Sam on Coast, about why a retirement investment strategy is important to ensure your money lasts as long as you do.

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Heatwave takes the recruits to Milford’s museum – and Whirl is convinced the janitor is up to no good! And what did Horace Burns do to get his statue relocated to a museum!? Then, Cody gives Hot Shot a “lucky” toy duck to help him with a bad day! Join us this week for the Rescue Bots Academy episodes “Fright At The Museum” and “Lucky Ducky”!

Preparing to go out, Gildersleeve plans to give his rival, Dr Olsen, a run for his money with nurse Milford. Marjorie and Birdie stroke his ego to encourage him. At…

Joseph Cornwell is a full-time real estate investor, general contractor, and podcast host with a diverse background in law enforcement and real estate. Born and raised in Milford, Ohio, Joseph served as a police officer from 2012 to 2021 before fully transitioning into real estate. Since 2016, he has sold over 175 properties totaling nearly $70 million in volume, while building a personal investment portfolio of 135+ rental units across single-family, multifamily, mixed-use, and new development projects. In 2017, he launched ROS Construction LLC to handle major renovations and now leads a team of 15 full-time employees completing over $3M annually. Joseph also owns Realty One Stop, offering sales, leasing, and construction services, and is a host on the Best Ever CRE Podcast, the industry's longest-running daily real estate show.   Here's some of the topics we covered:   How a Cop Became a Full-Time Real Estate Investor Turning a Side Hustle Into a Real Estate Empire Vertically Integrating Your Company & The Positive Effects  The Trump Tariffs & How It Affects Real Estate What's Really Driving the Surge in Prices Right Now Why Picking the Right Asset Class Can Make or Break You The Window of Opportunity Opening in Multifamily The Challenges of Working With Counties and Cities Why Moving at Your Own Pace Is the Real Superpower The Wildest Story From Joseph's Days as a Cop

We check in with our friend Steve Cooper, executive director at The Milford Performance Center! It is always fun chatting about upcoming shows including Who's Next and Gold Rush! For tickets and more info log on to the website! https://milfordperformancecenter.org/

Joining Rachael Forsyth on this week's HortWeek Podcast is John Durnell from the Hampshire Wildlife Trust and Alistair Emery, founder of Land and property investment and consultancy, Kingwell.John and Alistair are collaborators on significant natural capital scheme at Keyhaven near Milford-on-Sea converting degraded arable farming land into a "high value wildlife site".Kingwell bought the farm in 2020 and is working with Hampshire Wildlife Trusts to create meadows and grassland, enriching the biodiversity as large-scale BNG habitat.The land will be transformed in five or six phases which will be offered to developers as BNG credits - "we thought was probably what the market would absorb" Alistair says.Working alongside local authorities and the Environment Agency in a form of public-private partnership HWT will provide technical support on habitat creation and ongoing management of the land over the next 20 or 30 years. As John says, "frankly if we're going to turn around the sort of fate of wildlife in the UK I think every single sector is really going to have to do its bit."Alistair talks about the benefits from a land owner's point of view and how it can benefit rural business and community as well as the environment: "Farmers are under a lot of pressure to look at how they can diversify and commercialize their farms, particularly with BPS falling away. It's looking at what are the opportunities that can keep farms going. Environmental schemes such as this are going to play a part in enabling farmers to continue."They outline the carbon sequestration benefits of soil restoration and way the "nascent" BNG credits market will interact with local construction schemes and planning departments.Alistair says: "Our planning system is broken. And it's not broken because of things like BNG. It's it's other factors that are driving that."Also in the planning system, developers are finding ways to get around BNG, finding exemptions so that they don't have to deliver it onsite or even offsite."I think things will change. It's a very new thing. It was only February last year that it became statutory and small developments in April. It takes a long time to get these schemes approved and over the line and supply."John says: "What I always find frustrating is when the Government infer that lack of supply or BNG or protection for the environment is the thing that's stopping house building. And frankly, that's risible when... if you speak to most developers, they'll admit that it's high interest rates, lack of planning officers, lack of capacity... [and] things like lack of labour. They discuss the teething troubles with BNG, issues with planning and posit options on how system might be adapted to allow the various agencies to work together more effectively, which means, John insists, public and private partnerships.They also make the case for larger schemes. Alistair says: "If you have on-site mitigation where you've got fragmented patches of areas within developments that are completely unconnected and going back to the resource problem of the local authorities, then being able to monitor and enforce to ensure that the biodiversity is actually being delivered in those areas, it just doesn't work. It will only work properly if we can do it strategically on large areas of land like what we've got in Keyhaven.John adds: "Small areas suffer from this thing called edge effect where the edges, problems come in from the edge and the edges tend to be degraded to a certain extent....mitigating at scale strategically is a really, really good model. " Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gildersleeve opens with his nameless song to remind listeners that the Name the Song contest is coming to a close. Today Gildersleeve stops by nurse Milford's house on the way…

Milford residents are rallying this evening to send a message to the Board of Alderman. A current proposal could mean closing down one of the city's middle schools. We spoke with Kara Flannery of Milford Ed Advocates to learn more. For more information: https://milfordedadvocates.org/ IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff

Well we are back after nearly two years. Its been so long and so many emails from listeners asking what happened.I'll get into that another time. But for now just know we are back and will be posting as often as possible.What better way to start back up then with an episode dedicated to getting started. We shot a video at Silver Birch Archery in beautiful Milford, PA. I've been working with them for a little bit and got some of the folks to lend a hand for our first episode back.They are great people and worth a visit for sure.Their info is below:SilverBirchArchery.comSilver Birch Archery113 Rt 6, Milford, Pennsylvania 18337, United States(570) 491-8166They are conveniently located a short drive from NYC. Be sure to tell them I sent you!

The Reserve Bank is keeping a watching brief internationally as Donald Trump's new tariffs kick in. The central bank cut the Official Cash Rate another 25 basis points, to 3.5 percent. Banks speedily lowered their advertised rates in response. Milford Asset Management's Remy Morgan explained what the bank will be monitoring going forward. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luisa Viladas, Executive Director of Literacy Volunteers of Southern CT, grew up surrounded by books so it's no accident that she leads a literacy program. With extensive career experience in non-profit development, she has tutored ESL adult learners with as strong focus on grammar. Bringing her experience to a new level, she is overseeing this small but mighty program located in Milford, CT where they serve adult students focused on improving literacy skills and English as a Second Language learners. Their agency is settled among many diverse families living in their communities, with approximately 53 native languages and over 15,000 adults without a high school diploma. They prepare learners with basic literacy, English as a Second Language, voting for the first time, getting a driver's license and other essential credentials that lead to an independent and sustainable life.

Every Tuesday in The Feed @CTFoodGirly comes on to talk food, dining, and drinks here in Connecticut. Whether you're heading out with the girls on a Friday night or grabbing drinks with coworkers here are some of the best ladies night spots to hit. Everywhere from Milford and Stratford to Branford and New Haven.  Image credit: Getty Images

The use of folk songs in the band classrooms is very important to help them learn history! Gene Milford is one of the finest composers of our time uses folk songs all the time, and he joined the show to discuss many of his works for band!To gain access to all show notes and audio files please Subscribe to the podcast and consider supporting the show on Patreon - using the button at the top of thegrowingbanddirector.comOur mission is to share practical  advice and explore topics that will help every band director, no matter your experience level, as well as music education students who are working to join us in the coming years.Connect with us with comments or ideasFollow the show:Podcast website : Thegrowingbanddirector.comOn Youtube The Growing Band Director Facebook-The Growing Band Director Podcast GroupInstagram @thegrowingbanddirectorTik Tok @thegrowingbanddirectorIf you like what you hear please:Leave a Five Star Review and Share us with another band director!

Billy Kirk & Lauren Milford – Commerce City Schools The vision of Commerce City Schools is to work together as a community to provide students with a safe environment where they are loved, advocated for and inspired to learn as they receive a high-quality education that prepares them for a successful future.      

Billy Kirk & Lauren Milford – Commerce City Schools The vision of Commerce City Schools is to work together as a community to provide students with a safe environment where they are loved, advocated for and inspired to learn as they receive a high-quality education that prepares them for a successful future.       The post Superintendent Billy Kirk & Lauren Milford from the Commerce City School System appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

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Hebrews 11 introduces the “Hall of Faith” by defining faith as the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen. The Holy Spirit leads us through the lives of key figures from the Old Testament—Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph—who lived by faith in God's promises, even when those promises seemed distant or impossible. Their stories reveal a pattern of trust, obedience, and hope rooted not in what they could see, but in the unseen future God had prepared for them.  The Rev. Doug Minton, pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Milford, IL, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Hebrews 11:1-22.  For centuries, God spoke through prophets, in visions, through fire and thunder on Mount Sinai. But now, Hebrews tells us, He has spoken fully and finally in His Son. This book isn't just another epistle—it's the key that unlocks the Old Testament, revealing how everything was always pointing to Christ. The prophets, the angels, the priesthood, the sacrifices—all find their fulfillment in Him. Over the next several weeks, we'll walk through Hebrews, uncovering its depth, its urgency, and its breathtaking vision of Jesus as the great High Priest, the perfect sacrifice, and the One who is greater than all who came before. If you've ever wondered how the Old and New Testaments connect, how the shadows become substance, this is the book to study. Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.

Mason High School intervention specialist Hakim Oliver believes relationships are the basis of who we are. He created his multi-session Building Bridges program to help bring people together by helping them share their own stories and learn from the stories of others. Now, he's writing a book to share those lessons with others. Hakim shares his story in this episode of the podcast. SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to listen on Spotify so you don't miss a thing. You can also find Public Education Matters on many other platforms, including YouTube. Click here for links for other platforms so you can listen anywhere. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.SHARE YOUR STORY | Public Education Matters continues to lift up the good work of OEA members and OEA locals across the state. Help us tell your local's story! Please send us an email at educationmatters@ohea.org to let us know about what educators you know are doing to help their schools, students, co-workers, and communities.Featured Public Education Matters guest: Hakim Oliver, Mason Education Association memberHakim Oliver earned a Bachelor's degree in Special Education from Bowling Green State University and earned a Master's degree in Teacher Leadership from Wright State University.  He has been in the education field for 20 years.  He created a Special Olympics club for students with disabilities at Mason High School.  Hakim currently coaches middle school football and high school track for Mason.   Relationships are his passion.  Mr. Oliver presented at various conferences, including The High Aims Summer Institute, Mason Student Leadership Conference, The University of Tennessee Innovation and Teaching Learning Conference, Maysville Community and Technical College, Ignite Conference, Great Lakes I-Ready Leadership Symposium, and the Ohio State Teacher Leadership Summit.In addition to this, Hakim Oliver created Bridges Stories to connect members of a community.  These communities include Mason, Milford, Loveland, Lebanon, Maysville, Augusta, and Dayton.The Bridging Stories program is intended to facilitate positive intergroup interactions and discussions, recognizing individual differences, and creating a community.  This event emphasizes building relationships through communication.  It is a multi-part series incorporating a panel discussion, public engagement and interaction, and small group discussion.  These discussions will conclude with sharing a meal at a local establishment.  This program is safe and positive for all backgrounds.  This event is free for all community members except for the last session, where the participants will be sharing a meal at a local restaurant, where each participant is responsible for the cost of their meal.Hakim Oliver is in the process of completing a book "Bridging Stories," highlighting the topics discussed in the community sessions.  Connect with OEA:Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Public Education Matters topicsLike OEA on FacebookFollow OEA on TwitterFollow OEA on InstagramGet the latest news and statements from OEA hereLearn more about where OEA stands on the issues Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative WatchAbout us:The Ohio Education Association represents nearly 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools.Public Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on March 4, 2025.

Tomorrow at 9am NZT, investors, economists and financial experts will be tuned in to watch Donald Trump's much-anticipated update regarding tariffs. Many nations are bracing themselves for the potential economic impacts - but there's hope New Zealand could escape the worst of it. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton speculated ahead of the big day. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jeff Manville, the first selectman of Southbury, was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about the town's lawsuit over trees. Allegedly, over 100 trees were illegally removed by a resident, and may owe around $9 million in fines. (0:00)  In Dumb Ass News, a mascot pushed a 9-year-old kid to the ground, and says the kid started the physical interaction. (15:39)  A KITT replica, from Knight Rider, was parked at the station parking this morning, as Miguel from Rad Stallions and Brad from CT Movie Cars were in studio with Chaz and AJ. The Tribe called in their favorite movie and TV cars, while AJ re-enacted his favorite scenes. (21:06)  Danny Mac, a local legend and former PLR street teamer, was in studio with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about the Milford Veterans. Danny is also (most importantly) a Navy vet, and brought some other veterans in with him to talk about their time serving in Vietnam, and attending Woodstock. (31:13) In Dumb Ass News, raw cacao and chocolate are very different things. This kid had to learn that the hard way. (42:13) 

KMD Brands, parent of Kathmandu, Rip Curl and Oboz, has posted a $20 million half-year loss despite growing sales year-on-year, a result the company puts down to struggling consumer confidence and wholesale channels. However, the company believes the momentum is building, with Kathmandu's sales continuing to improve despite the downturn. Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Recently, DEEP was called into help in an investigation around high bacteria levels detected in Milford waters. There are concerns about how bacteria levels spiked and whether the tainted water will impact shellfish in the area. We spoke with Nisha Patel from the department about the investigation. Image Credit: Getty Images 

We're excited to continue sharing our latest podcast in the Equity Mates network: Basis Points.Basis Points is all about finding that small improvements that compound into big outcomes. Built for financial advisers, but accessible for everyone, we hope Basis Points can be a resource for those looking to constantly find ways to improve.We're pleased to share that all launch Basis Points episodes have been accredited by the Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) for CPD points. Head to the Equity Mates website and complete the CPD Quiz for this episode. We'll then email you your certificate.----------The global opportunity set for investors is massive. And yet, so much of our attention focuses on such a narrow section of one market. Today's guest wants us to break out of our bubble and explore the full global opportunity that we have before us.Today we're joined by Alexander Whight, Portfolio Manager and Head of Global Equities at Milford.We speak to Alexander about:Separating the signal from the noise is such a noisy marketAlexander's investment process: from uncovering new ideas, research to investingThe best uses of AI tools for stock researchTwo companies Alexander is finding interesting at the moment: API Group (NYSE: APG) and Aramark (NYSE: ARMK)----------This episode has been sponsored by Milford.If you'd like to find out more about what Milford can do for your clients, check out milfordasset.com.au.To learn more and before you invest, be sure to read the Milford Funds Product Disclosure Statements and Target Market Determinations at milfordasset.com.au. 'Milford' in this podcast refers to Milford Australia Pty Ltd ABN 65 169 262 971 (AFSL 461253), which was formerly known as Milford Asset Management in Australia.Thank you to Milford for helping us keep all of our content free and accessible.----------Want more Basis Points?Sign up to the Basis Points emailJoin the conversation on LinkedInWatch all episodes in full and relive some of our favourite clips on YouTube----------In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Basis Points acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ----------Basis Points is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Dumb Ass News, a 13-year-old caught a record-setting fish, but AJ isn't buying it. (0:00) Zeffery Guarnera of Waterbury was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning, to share some experiences living next door to the step-mom of the captive. Zeffery says he's just 15 feet away from the window of the room he was kept in. (8:20)   Sandra Dee, owner of Hair of the Dog in Milford, was in studio today. Sandra talked about her menu, which is full of items named after rock band and songs. Plus, her sister Lisa called in to welcome Chaz and AJ to the "cool wall." (23:33)  Tim Bartlett, President and CEO of Central Connecticut Coast YMCA was in studio this morning to present Chaz and AJ with an award. Tim also shared the reason he first joined at age 18 in 1985. (32:30)   In Dumb Ass News, a horrific "meal" on the streets of NY was caught on camera. (43:47)

A basketball coach at Foran High School in Milford has been placed on leave after being arrested for an incident at practice last month. The Foran JV basketball coach allegedly shoved a player on his team, swearing at him in front of the rest of the team. We spoke generally about coaching behavior and trends of unruly behavior with CIAC Executive Director, Glenn Lungarini. Image Credit: Getty Images 

As Gildersleeve is tucking in Leroy for the night, and sending Marjorie off to her room, he decides to call on a lady friend on the spur of the moment.…

Every Tuesday in The Feed @CTFoodGirly comes on to talk food, dining, and drinks here in Connecticut. With St. Patrick's Day coming up next Monday this weekend is the Milford and New Haven parades. Alex tells us all the best Irish spots to grab a bite or drink before and after the parades. 

2 - Who was on The Laura Ingraham Show? Scott Presler was! And he joins us from Milford, PA today. How was life on TV? How incredible has the turnout been this week for voter registration? How has the PA State Supreme Court changed in the last 10 years? How has gerrymandering and lifelong justices allow voter fraud to run rampant as well as impeach Donald Trump? What is the plan in New Jersey going forward? What is Scott's plan to be a “Silver Fox? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - Your calls. What is Trudeau trying to prove in his speech earlier today? What will democrats do tonight? 240 - Your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!

12 - A Pink Protest! Federal workers are supposedly coming out to protest DOGE tonight in DC, led by Chester County Representative Chrissy Houlahan. 1205 - A local woman and her daughter are trying to keep women's sports for women. 1215 - Side - question - food associated with a locale 1220 - Clarifying the side question. Your calls. 1230 - Will Democrats walk out on Trump's speech tonight over trans issues? Concerned mom Holly Magalengo and her attorney Solomon Radner join the program to discuss their federal lawsuit brought forward against the PIAA and Plymouth-Whitemarsh School District over their daughter losing out on a cross country win due to a biological male competing in the event. How did this event transpire? Did Holly's daughter face backlash for speaking out against this? How did Plymouth-Whitemarsh allow this student to compete? What is the basis for this lawsuit? Solomon provides a good point about the slippery slope of allowing males in female sports. When will the case be heard? 1245 - Dr. Victoria Coates joins us today. Was she watching the Vance/Trump/Zelenskyy debacle on Friday? She juxtaposes this engagement with the meeting with the liberal British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Zelenskyy may have gained some polling points for re-election in Ukraine because of it, but has doomed himself in this war without the U.S. Just how corrupt is Ukraine and how much did Joe Biden's last weeks in office affect both sides' stance on this issue. How is the populist movement in Europe affecting this situation? 1 - What is the American dream? Is it the Godfather? We discuss how Trump will talk about the American Dream in his speech tonight. Who will be in “Trump's Box” tonight? 115 - Montgomery County Commissioners again make headlines for the wrong reasons. 120 - Returning to Trump and how what has transpired in the past weekend will affect his speech tonight. Stephen A. Smith spit the facts on The View regarding Trump's popularity. 140 - Howie Roseman made an interesting comparison on winning his second Super Bowl. Henry had even more interesting comments. 150 - You don't want to wear the ribbon? Your calls. 2 - Who was on The Laura Ingraham Show? Scott Presler was! And he joins us from Milford, PA today. How was life on TV? How incredible has the turnout been this week for voter registration? How has the PA State Supreme Court changed in the last 10 years? How has gerrymandering and lifelong justices allow voter fraud to run rampant as well as impeach Donald Trump? What is the plan in New Jersey going forward? What is Scott's plan to be a “Silver Fox? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 225 - Your calls. What is Trudeau trying to prove in his speech earlier today? What will democrats do tonight? 240 - Your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!

The best podcast for military veterans, police officers, firefighters, and first responders preparing for veteran transition and life after service. Helping you plan and implement strategies to prepare for your transition into civilian life. In this compelling episode, we dive into the inspiring life story of TJ Webb, a dedicated police officer whose life took a dramatic turn following a life-threatening incident. TJ shares his journey from being a cop to enduring a brutal shooting that left him grappling with significant injuries. TJ talks about his early life in Milford, Delaware, and his passion for law enforcement, which led him to the SWAT team, K-9 unit, and ultimately the Marshals Fugitive Task Force. As TJ recounts the chilling details of the December 10th, 2020, shooting incident, viewers are taken on a harrowing yet compelling journey through his immediate reactions, life-altering injuries, and the path to his incredible recovery. He touches on the physical and emotional toll it took on him and his family, and the grit it required to overcome each hurdle, including grappling with survivor's guilt. TJ's story unfolds further as he discusses the inception of his non-profit, the Fit for Duty Foundation, which promotes physical and mental fitness among law enforcement officers. He also shares insights into writing his book, public speaking, and his plans for future ventures like a home defense consulting business. This episode is a must-watch for veterans, first responders, and anyone seeking inspiration from a story of true resilience, dedication, and the journey to finding a new purpose in life. Join us as we explore the transformative experience of TJ Webb, a man who turned his pain into a mission to uplift and inspire others.CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST:IG:WEBSITE: LinkedIn: SIGN-UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER:QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:Brothers After WarSPONSORS:Trident CoffeeGet 15% off your purchaseLink: https://tridentcoffee.comPromo Code: TDP15Human Performance TRTGet 10% off your purchaseWeb: https://hptrt.com/Promo Code: TDP

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