Podcasts about Oklahoma Christian University

Ellen Gifford wants you to find your authentic voice by defining your purpose and understanding your non-negotiables. With these you can define the WHY that will guide your career. She drops fundraising truth bombs and tells us what to do to get out of the rut of being a subject matter expert.Ellen reserves the right to get smarter and thinks you should too. Having a growth mindset and saying yes to the stuff that scares us makes a difference. She reminds listeners that while people do want to help others grow and develop, it may not be front of mind when they're caught in their own hamster wheel. In every organization, there should be people who are there to champion your professional growth and development - many are specially trained members of the human resources team. And what if your company doesn't have it? You get to be that leader yourself.Are you thinking of starting your own not-for-profit? On the eve of the 5th anniversary of a nonprofit she founded, Ellen shares that resilience and belief in the mission are linchpins. Take notes from her lessons learned:a.  Know how you will make money; make a business planb.  Get the IRS designation/legal status ASAPc.  Build relationships. Get to know the people in your community and nationwide.And when it comes to fundraising--With funders, “No means. No, not right now.” -The staff of funding organizations may not be the decision makers but they are your champions in the room and they want to see nonprofits succeed.-Stay true to your organization, don't create or bend programs to fit to a funding applicationAbout the Guest: Innovative Human Resources executive, coach, business consultant and nonprofit founder with nearly 30 years of leadership experience in the healthcare, insurance, entertainment and hospitality industries. Ellen has successfully helped both small not-for-profit organizations and multi-billion dollar corporations grow their businesses by advising them on how to execute on business strategies that enable them to outpace their competitors even in times of complex talent landscapes. Ellen is known for her ability to build highly productive human resources organizations and she does this by empowering others to use their gifts and talents to deliver on high priority business strategies. When she is not working she loves to travel and discover new sites, eat new food and meet new people. When she visits new places she often goes to the locations that are less traveled so she can gain a more authentic perspective. As a passion project, she runs a professional theatre company that employs artists from all over the world. They perform live theatre in site-specific spaces with a mission to “reimagine live theatre with innovative experiences that bring our community together”. Ellen earned her MBA degree from Oklahoma Christian University and is a certified Lean Leader, SHRM-certified HR professional, and a Results Based Leadership Institute graduate. Her leadership has earned her the Ultimate Software Innovation Award and recognition from publications such as Becker's Hospital Review.

Finding Purpose & Faith. In this episode, we sit down with Harold Eggar, a preacher serving Christ through a thriving ministry with the Riverton, Wyoming Church of Christ. Harold shares his inspiring journey from growing up in a small church in Montana to finding his calling in ministry. He discusses the challenges and blessings of being a young preacher, his education at Oklahoma Christian University and Sunset International Bible Institute, and how he met his wife, Kourtney. Harold and host Tom Weaver also delve into the importance of unity within the church, the unique dynamics of serving on a Native American reservation, and the future challenges facing the church in the United States. This episode is a testament to God's guidance and the power of community in fostering faith. Don't miss this heartfelt conversation filled with wisdom, encouragement, and a passion for spreading the Gospel. Tune in now to learn more about Harold's dedication to Kingdom service and his vision for the church's future.

In this episode George Glover shares the inspiring and deeply emotional journey of George's late wife, Holly. Holly's story is a testament to resilience, faith, and the undying power of love. George recounts the challenges and triumphs Holly faced from her breast cancer diagnosis in 2015, to her fierce battle with the disease, her eventual remission, and the heartbreaking recurrence. Holly was no ordinary woman; her positivity and unwavering faith guided their family through the darkest of times. Even during her illness, she continued to live life to the fullest, nurturing her family's spirits and imparting invaluable life lessons. We hear about Caroline, George and Holly's daughter, who has found strength and independence, particularly through joining Oklahoma Christian University's swim team, inspired by her mother's enduring spirit. George shares how he and his son continue to honor Holly by leaving sentimental items in significant locations worldwide—a touching tribute to a woman whose life impacted so many. George and Michelle explore the importance of creating a safe space for children to talk about and remember their deceased parent, ensuring Holly's legacy lives on. They delve into how George's faith and specific Bible verses, such as Psalm 23 and 1 Corinthians 16:14, have been cornerstones in his journey of healing. This episode bridges the past and the present, highlighting the significance of community support, faith, and the small steps needed to overcome the challenges of widowhood. Holly's story is one of courage and faith, reminding us all of the importance of living fully and finding hope even in grief. If you have been touched by this podcast, please consider donating to the non-profit we are under, Widow Goals. In addition to this podcast, Widow Goals provides Grief Recovery Classes, Social Media support, resources, and local and soon-to-be national events.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠You can give tax-free here; thank you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Click Here to join Live Well with Michelle Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here to apply to be a guest on Widowed 2 Soon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Michelle on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join us on Facebook ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our private Facebook Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our public Facebook Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ See our videos on Youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us widowed2soon@widowgoals.org ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nonprofit Widow Goals ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Concordia Life Plan Community is talking about (amount other educational things) Their Concordia Community Foundation! Left to Right is Kurt Primuth is the Executive Director of Concordia Life Plan Community, Julia Davis is an expert in Living communities, excelling in event planning and marketing, David Seaman serves on the Concordia Community Foundation, where he currently serves as the board President. Tune in this Saturday 7/28/24 @ 9:05am on FREEDOM 96.9FM to be informed & educated on the OSJ Radio Hour. Learning to be prepared for the Second Half of Life along with family and community direction! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Julie Julie Davis is a dedicated advocate for older adults and their families with 25+ years promoting healthy aging. Her leadership spans from the YMCA to Independent Living communities, excelling in event planning and marketing. For a decade, she has served Concordia, now also on the Concordia Community Foundation Board of Directors, enriching resident and family experiences. Kurt Kurt Primuth joined Concordia Life Plan Community in August of 2023. Kurt is the Executive Director of the Concordia Community Foundation. He spent the last 5 years as the Director of the Corporate Work Study Program for Cristo Rey OKC and 15 years with the Hewlett Packard Corporation. Kurt holds a BA in Philosophy from San Diego State and a BS in Business Management from Oklahoma Christian University. In 2022 Kurt graduated from Concordia University Wisconsin with a Lutheran Director of Church Ministry degree and is currently commissioned at Zion Lutheran Church in Guthrie Oklahoma. David David Seaman grew up in Missouri. Graduated from UMR with a Master's degree. Worked all around the central US in manufacturing. His last job took him to several foreign locations, Argentina, Yemen, Russia, China, Canada, UAE, Chad. He retired in 2019. David's In-laws moved to Concordia in 2008 as founding members of Concordia. David joined the Concordia Board of Directors at that time, where he has faithfully served for 16 years. David expanded his leadership role when he and 3 others created the Concordia Community Foundation, where he currently serves as the board President. In addition to his leadership David enjoys doing volunteer work at Concordia (serving in the dining room and driving folks around town). Have done some work at the Science Center. Looking for more opportunities.

Season Three. Episode Three. Openness And Desire For God's Word. An Interview with return guest, Bart Rybinski. Hosts Dirk and Brooke visit with Bart Rybinski for an update on his work and ministry. Bart, EEM's VP of European Operations, became a Christian in 1995 and graduated soon after with a bachelor's degree in business management. After working in IT in Poland, he eventually went to Oklahoma Christian University, earned a bachelor's degree in biblical studies, and then a marketing and master's degree in ministry. After short-term missions and working on staff at a church, along with his wife and 3 kids, he now works in Vienna with adequate space for his operations to Europe. Every story is a living example of Isaiah 55:11.  To learn how you can partner with us to provide God's Word, go to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EEM.ORG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PRAY.COM

Jake Doberenz is a certified polymath, identifying as a writer, teacher, minister, coach, and creative thinker. Jake founded Theophany Media, a Christian entertainment and education company exploring the intersection of Christ and creativity. He holds two degrees from Oklahoma Christian University: a Master's of Theological Studies and a Bachelor's in Bible with a minor in Communication Studies. His published work includes plays, non-fiction books, and novels, and he has produced podcasts such as Creatively Christian. “I tell stories that help us rethink the way we relate to the wider world - oh, and that make us laugh!” Links  Faithful & Funny Email Newsletter  Facebook  Twitter/X  Instagram  LinkedIn  YouTube  Goodreads  You can watch this episode and others on my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@sovannpen I write more about counseling, marriage, and parenting on my blog: ⁠⁠http://www.sovannpen.com/ ⁠ You can connect with me here: ⁠htps://www.instagram.com/sovannpencounseling⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/CourageCoachingCounseling ⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/SovannPen⁠

In this episode, Rev. Dr. Irie Lynne Session, co-pastor of The Gathering Experience, a Womanist church in Texas, joins the show to talk about Womanism and how it has profoundly influenced her interpretation of scripture and her methodology in preaching. Recorded at Phillips Theological Seminary during the Remind and Renew conference, Dr. Irie discusses her transition from Churches of Christ to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), her spiritual practices, and her calling to ministry. She highlights how womanism has shaped her approach to scripture, informed her theological perspective, and shaped her preaching. She also tells the story of the founding of her church, which emphasizes Womanist preaching and theology within the Black religious tradition. Rev. Dr. Irie Lynne Session was raised in New York City, and now resides in Cedar Hill, Texas a suburb of Dallas. She's the proud mother of India Liana Session. Dr. Irie holds a B.S. in Social Work from Oklahoma Christian University, an M.Div. with a Certificate in Black Church Studies from Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University, and a Doctor of Ministry from Colgate Rochester Crozier Divinity School, specializing in Transformative Leadership and Prophetic Preaching. She's an ordained minister with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and CEO of DreamBIG Coaching & Consulting. Dr. Irie is currently the Co-Pastor of The Gathering, A Womanist Church in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Irie is co-author of, The Gathering, A Womanist Church: Origins, Stories, Sermons, & Litanies. She is also author of Badass Women of the Bible and, Murdered Souls, Resurrected Lives. Her latest Journal article is titled, “Sawubona in a Pandemic: Black Women, Embodied Ecclesiology, and Sacred Spaces in Cyberspace.” Facebook: @revdririe IG: Revdririe / SheRev_Style Twitter: @revdririe   Presenting Sponsor: Phillips Seminary Join conversations that expose you to new ideas, deepen your commitment and give insights to how we can minister in a changing world.    Supporting Sponsors: I Help Pastors Get Jobs: Use code 'futurechristian' Torn Curtain Arts is a non-profit ministry that works with worship leaders, creatives, and churches to help avoid burnout, love their work, and realize their full creative potential.  

In this Episode, Chris McCurley and Jeremie Beller discuss “Sermon Construction.” Jeremie serves at the Wilshire Church of Christ. He is also the Dean, College of Bible at Oklahoma Christian University. Have questions? Email chris.mccurley@rippleoflight.com.   This Podcast is Produced by Ripple of Light Ministries. Ripple of Light Ministries spreads news of the gospel throughout the world using various multimedia tools.   Our nonprofit was founded in 2016 and offers programs at-no-cost through this website, YouTube, Facebook and other online sources. A combination of podcasts, single-issue programs and series are available on many topics.   To find our more check our our website at rippleoflight.org 

Is entrepreneurship a real career? In this conversation, Robert talks with Micah Burk, a Classical Conversations® Challenge graduate and recent college graduate of Oklahoma Christian University, where she studied public communications and leadership development and served as student body president. Starting her first business at age eleven, Micah shares her experience finding her feet in the world of entrepreneurship—from founding a social media agency and landing a first client to viewing her business as a creative outlet and why rejecting clients is sometimes the best decision. In addition, Micah speaks to what it means to achieve success as a Christian, offers book recommendations (and general reading advice) for driven individuals, shares her thoughts on why teenagers should get involved in politics, and discusses the importance of knowing your “why” when it comes to achieving goals. Finally, Micah addresses a question on every homeschool parent's mind for their student: did she feel prepared for college? After their conversation, Robert breaks down the Biden administration's recent ban on incandescent light bulbs and examines the UK's attempt to hold crypto memes up to financial guidelines. Show notes: RefiningRhetoric.com/Micah-Burk A Classical Conversations® parent who recently completed the Classical Learning Cohort said that the program helped her to become “a better communicator, listener, assessor, and teacher in [her] home with [her] girls.” To learn more about the Classical Learning Cohort, visit ClassicalConversations.com/Cohort.

She is an attorney, an NFL sports agent and Founder and President of KMM Sports. She created her website to inspire you to pursue your calling with confidence and boldness. Kelli has represented more professional athletes than any woman in the industry, having served as agent/contract advisor to players in every NFL draft since 2006 as well as numerous athletes in the MLB draft and the Olympics. In 2010, she made history as the first woman to represent a first round pick in the NFL Draft. Her story of progress through pain was featured as part of Motrin's national "Women in Progress" campaign in 2017. Kelli created the Pushover to Pioneer email course to share with you the best lessons she's learned about pursuing your calling with confidence and boldness.  Kelli is a former National and World Champion baton twirler, and was also Miss Oklahoma 1997, winning awards for talent and community service at the Miss America pageant that year. Currently, Kelli serves as an Adjunct Professor at Oklahoma City University and Oklahoma Christian University, teaching Sports Law. She is a sought-after writer and speaker on topics of sports and nonprofit as well as leadership, diversity and discovering purpose in life. Her first book was released in 2021, High-Impact Life: A Sports Agent's Secrets to Finding and Fulfilling a Purpose You Can't Lose. Recognized as one of the most influential women in sports business, Kelli Masters often hears, "You have a DREAM JOB." But she chooses to inspire others not with her successes, but with her vulnerability, sharing not only the victories but also the battles and failures along the way. Kelli is an attorney, an NFL sports agent and Founder and President of KMM Sports, a full-service sports management company with offices in New York, Los Angeles and her hometown of Oklahoma City. www.kellimasters.com

To download the free guide that goes with this episode, subscribe at magicintheroom.com   Dr. Jeff Simmons is a professor of business at Oklahoma Christian University. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Jeff and Chris discuss ethics and values in the workplace.    Find Dr. Simmons at https://www.oc.edu/directory/dr-jeff-simmons            Credits:   This episode of Magic in the Room was recorded remotely.  Music by Evan Grim. Find his music on Apple Music. 

Equi Rodríguez Barri y Santiago Villarreal: dos historias que vale la pena conocer. Son compañeros de cuarto en Oklahoma Christian University

Born in Guthrie in 1967, went to Guthrie public schools, graduated in 1985, played football, and ran track. Went to college at Oklahoma Christian University. Graduated in 1991 with a history/pre-law degree with a minor in Physical Education. Ran track for 4 years, 5 times all-American. Assistant coached for one year at the University. Coach track, basketball, and football. Worked in various jobs and now remodel houses. Love Guthrie, Married my wife of 32 years in 1991, and have 4 children. 2 boys in the military, a daughter, and a 13 year old son. Rest if my life is yet to come. GOD has plans for me. Listen on Apple & Spotify https://heady.media/ Instagram - @GuthrieAmerica Facebook - @GuthrieAmerica Follow: Instagram: @heady.coleman Twitter: @headycoleman Linkedin: @headycoleman Buy your GuthrieAmerica tee at Boutique 206. We are on a mission to build communities around podcasting. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/headymedia/support

Season Two. Episode Three. Global Aid, Unity, And Hope. An Interview with Bart Robinski. Hosts Dirk, Payton, and Brooke visit with Bart Robinski, EEM's VP for European Operations. Bart became a Christian in 1995 and graduated soon after with a bachelor's degree in business management. After working in IT in Poland, he eventually went to Oklahoma Christian University, earned a bachelor's degree in biblical studies, and then a marketing and master's degree in ministry. After short-term missions and working on staff at a church, along with his wife and 3 kids, he now works in Vienna with adequate space for his operations to Europe. We hope you are inspired by this episode. Every story is a living example of Isaiah 55:11.   To learn how you can partner with us, go to: ⁠⁠EEM.ORG⁠⁠

Kevin Ballard was baptized at the age of 13 in November inn Nacoma Park, OK. Mr. Ballard entered into ministry in 1985 in Seiling, OK. Kevin received a bachelors in Biblical Studies from Oklahoma Christian University and went back in 2002 to get his Masters in Ministry. Mr. Ballard has done several trips to Hogback, NM for mission work. Kevin has been a Chaplain for the Colorado Springs Police Department since 2005. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/moire/downtown-snow License code: HBCKXZS1SNGQQCHT --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meettheministerspodcast/support

Percussionist, Composer, Educator, and Palen Music Store Manager Adam Bruce stops by to talk about his composition career (03:10), his job with Palen Music in Broken Arrow (OK) (14:30), growing up in Edmond (OK), music being the family business, and his high school marching band and sports background (23:20), attending Oklahoma Christian University for undergrad and being the only undergrad percussion major there, along with his years marching DCI (38:20), teaching and building a studio after his undergrad, doing his Masters degree at Oklahoma City University, building a marimba, encounters with Vida Chenoweth, and the Moore (OK) tornado of 2013 (59:30), teaching at Tulsa Union (OK) in a percussion director position, and working with indoor drumline (01:18:10), and finishes with the Random Ass Questions, with discussions of The Godfather, Stephen King, and great music (01:23:00). Finishing with a Rave on films that Pete enjoyed during the 2023 True/False Documentary Film Festival (01:47:15).Links:Adam Bruce's webpagePalen Music - Broken Arrow (OK)Tarzan soundtrack - Phil CollinsThe Mummy end credits - Jerry GoldsmithNathan Daughtrey on the podcast in 2021Brian WestClif Walker on the podcast in 2021Oklahoma Music Educators Association Lehman Trilogy“Imperial March” - John WilliamsOKC Thunder 2012 highlightsDavid Steffens“Yellow After the Rain” - Mitchell PetersStick Control for the Snare Drummer - George StoneColts DCIBluecoats DCIMichael McIntoshCavaliers DCIEric ShriverJim CasellaJim AnconaJames CampbellBret Kuhn2006 Bluecoats Show - ConnexusAimachi“Crown of Thorns” - David Maslanka“Diabolic Variations” - Raymond Helble“Montana Music” - David MaslankaVida ChenowethMike BalterColin CurrieLeigh Howard StevensMoore (OK) 2013 tornado“José/beFore John 5” - Aurel HolloCort McClaren on the podcast in 2022Julie Davila on the podcast in 2019The Godfather trailerCry Wilderness MST3KJaws Theme Song - John WilliamsIndiana Jones Theme Song - John WilliamsFord v Ferrari trailerYellowstone trailerBurn Company BBQ - Tulsa (OK)Rob ParksIvan Trevino on the podcast in 2022Raves:True/False

Born in Guthrie in 1967, went to Guthrie public schools, graduated in 1985, played football, and ran track. Went to college at Oklahoma Christian University. Graduated in 1991 with a history/pre-law degree with a minor in Physical Education. Ran track for 4 years, 5 times all-American. Assistant coached for one year at the University. Coach track, basketball, and football. Worked in various jobs and now remodel houses. Love Guthrie, Married my wife of 32 years in 1991, and have 4 children. 2 boys in the military, a daughter, and a 13 year old son. Rest if my life is yet to come. GOD has plans for me. Listen on Apple & Spotify - https://heady.media/ Instagram - @GuthrieAmerica Facebook - @GuthrieAmerica Follow: Instagram: @heady.coleman Twitter: @headycoleman Linkedin: @headycoleman Buy your GuthrieAmerica tee at Boutique 206. We are on a mission to build communities around podcasting.

Gerardo Luera is one of the fastest rising stars in the management ranks of the Cutco/Vector Marketing sales organization. He started selling Cutco in the Summer of 2019, advancing to become a top performing Branch Manager in 2020.  In 2021, Gerardo balanced finishing college at Oklahoma Christian University with getting married in May and opening a Branch again, this time in his hometown of Lubbock TX. Overcoming a slow start and large deficit in sales, Gerardo's Branch team finished the Summer of 2021 as the #1 Branch team in the company, winning the prestigious Silver Cup. He became a District Manager in 2022, and backed up his Branch success by winning another Silver Cup as the company's #1 New District Manager. The Lubbock Team produced over $757,000 in sales in 2022. Gerardo has had well-rounded success in both recruiting and productivity throughout his management career. For the complete show notes and access to all episodes, visit ChangingLivesPodcast.com

This episode we are delighted to welcome Heather Gessling MD, COO of the Chief Medical Board for The Wellness Company. Trust in our Health Systems and in our institutions are at an all time low, we were told to "trust the science and experts" but it now turns out that those we placed our trust in were the very people causing us harm. Every week we are faced with more and more data showing the harm that mRNA vaccines are doing so Dr Gessling joins us to discuss how companies like The Wellness Company are Reassessing our Relationship with Drugs and Healthcare. Heather Gessling, MD is a proud wife and mom to three beautiful children from Columbia, MO. She graduated from Oklahoma Christian University with a B.S. in Biochemistry and went on to medical school and residency at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Dr. Gessling is Board Certified in Family Medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine. She was Chief of Staff at a hospital in Missouri for six years until the summer of 2021 when she opened up an independent practice. The pandemic opened her eyes to the corruption of the healthcare industry through governmental, corporate, and pharmaceutical company influences. This has led her to fight for change within the broken system and to fight for the sanctity of the physician-patient relationship. She is now COO of the Chief Medical Board for The Wellness Company. Find Heather and The Wellness Company at the following links.... Twitter: https://twitter.com/HGessling https://twitter.com/twc_health?s=20&t=30QxWq6ZcG5_VkvmZqNbtQ GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/thewellnesscompany Website: https://www.twc.health/ Interview recorded 9.1.23 *Special thanks to Bosch Fawstin for recording our intro/outro on this podcast. Check out his art https://theboschfawstinstore.blogspot.com/ and follow him on GETTR https://gettr.com/user/BoschFawstin To sign up for our weekly email, find our social media, podcasts, video, livestreaming platforms and more https://heartsofoak.org/connect/

We are having a great time during our Bible Study series. This week my guest is Jake Doberenz from Creatively Christian Podcast and Theophany Media. Jake is known for finding the humor in everyday life, and even in difficult passages in Scripture. He loves to study the writings of Paul, passionate about exploring the depths of Scripture, and loves to snuggle up with his wife and cats on the couch. He has a unique and fresh perspective when it comes to studying God's Word. Join us for a enjoyable conversation, filled with practical tools and witty, comical sayings! Bio: Jake Doberenz isn't one thing. He identifies as a polymath, a Renaissance man, or a multipotentialite–one interest or specialty can't contain him. But enough of the third-person. I am a writer, speaker, minister, and creative thinker living in Oklahoma City, OK with my wife Samantha. My most significant role is the founder and president of Theophany Media, a Christian education company dedicated to helping Christians engage with culture through new media. I have earned my Master of Theological Studies at Oklahoma Christian University, the same place I earned my Bachelor's degree in Bible with a minor in Communication Studies. I also worked at my alma mater as a Resident Director and Bible TA. I write fiction and nonfiction in a variety of mediums, including poetry, short stories, books, stage plays, academic essays, and devotionals. I also venture out into other mediums, like podcasts and video. My favorite topics of choice to discuss and write about (though always changing) include: creating Christian art, helping people understand the Bible better, Christian identity, theology of social media, use of humor in faith messages, superheroes and theology, and a Christian response to culture. If you want to see his progress, achievements, and appearances sign up for the newsletter so you'll never miss an update! website: Home - Jake Doberenz Website: https://dswministries.org Email: diana@dswministries.org Social media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DSW-Ministries-230135337033879 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DswMinistries YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxgIpWVQCmjqog0PMK4khDw/playlists Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dswministries/ https://dswministries.org/subscribe-to-podcast/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Stitcher, Listen Notes Keep in touch with me! Email subscribe to get my handpicked list of the best resources for abuse survivors! https://thoughtful-composer-4268.ck.page #abuse #trauma Mentoring https://youtu.be/WWgkERpkIoY An easy way to help my ministry: https://dswministries.org/product/buy-me-a-cup-of-tea/ A donation link: https://dswministries.org/donate/ Affiliate links: Can't travel to The Holy Land right now? The next best thing is Walking The Bible Lands! Get a free video sample of the Bible lands here! https://www.walkingthebiblelands.com/a/18410/hN8u6LQP Get one free month of Blubrry podcast hosting with the promotional code: FAITHFUL http://create.blubrry.com/resources/podcast-media-hosting/?code=FAITHFUL Get quality podcast guests and interviews from PodMatch! Get paid to be a host! Sign up below: https://podmatch.com/signup/faithful Visit my friends at the Heal Thrive Dream Boutique for some cool T-shirts, jewelry and other merch! Simply share the discount code we created just for you and receive a 10% discount on your order!  DIANA98825  https://www.htd-boutique.com/ Bible Study Notebook From Karen Robinson! Check it out! https://www.htd-boutique.com/products/bible-planner-for-survivors-includes-prayer-requests-sermon-notes-bible-study-notes-and-other-note-pages-to-enrich-your-spiritual-life Transcript:  Hey, there everybody come on in. Sit for spell.  How are you guys doing?  I appreciate your support. And  listening to the podcast.

We are having a great time during our Bible Study series. This week my guest is Jake Doberenz from Creatively Christian Podcast and Theophany Media. Jake is known for finding the humor in everyday life, and even in difficult passages in Scripture. He loves to study the writings of Paul, passionate about exploring the depths of Scripture, and loves to snuggle up with his wife and cats on the couch. He has a unique and fresh perspective when it comes to studying God's Word. Join us for a enjoyable conversation, filled with practical tools and witty, comical sayings! Bio: Jake Doberenz isn't one thing. He identifies as a polymath, a Renaissance man, or a multipotentialite–one interest or specialty can't contain him. But enough of the third-person. I am a writer, speaker, minister, and creative thinker living in Oklahoma City, OK with my wife Samantha. My most significant role is the founder and president of Theophany Media, a Christian education company dedicated to helping Christians engage with culture through new media. I have earned my Master of Theological Studies at Oklahoma Christian University, the same place I earned my Bachelor's degree in Bible with a minor in Communication Studies. I also worked at my alma mater as a Resident Director and Bible TA. I write fiction and nonfiction in a variety of mediums, including poetry, short stories, books, stage plays, academic essays, and devotionals. I also venture out into other mediums, like podcasts and video. My favorite topics of choice to discuss and write about (though always changing) include: creating Christian art, helping people understand the Bible better, Christian identity, theology of social media, use of humor in faith messages, superheroes and theology, and a Christian response to culture. If you want to see his progress, achievements, and appearances sign up for the newsletter so you'll never miss an update! website: Home - Jake Doberenz Website: https://dswministries.org Email: diana@dswministries.org Social media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DSW-Ministries-230135337033879 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DswMinistries YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxgIpWVQCmjqog0PMK4khDw/playlists Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dswministries/ https://dswministries.orgsubscribe-to-podcast/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Stitcher, Listen Notes Keep in touch with me! Email subscribe to get my handpicked list of the best resources for abuse survivors! https://thoughtful-composer-4268.ck.page #abuse #trauma Mentoring https://youtu.be/WWgkERpkIoY An easy way to help my ministry: https://dswministries.orgproduct/buy-me-a-cup-of-tea/ A donation link: https://dswministries.orgdonate/ Affiliate links: Can't travel to The Holy Land right now? The next best thing is Walking The Bible Lands! Get a free video sample of the Bible lands here! https://www.walkingthebiblelands.com/a/18410/hN8u6LQP Get one free month of Blubrry podcast hosting with the promotional code: FAITHFUL http://create.blubrry.com/resources/podcast-media-hosting/?code=FAITHFUL Get quality podcast guests and interviews from PodMatch! Get paid to be a host! Sign up below: https://podmatch.com/signup/faithful Visit my friends at the Heal Thrive Dream Boutique for some cool T-shirts, jewelry and other merch! Simply share the discount code we created just for you and receive a 10% discount on your order!  DIANA98825  https://www.htd-boutique.com/ Bible Study Notebook From Karen Robinson! Check it out! https://www.htd-boutique.com/products/bible-planner-for-survivors-includes-prayer-requests-sermon-notes-bible-study-notes-and-other-note-pages-to-enrich-your-spiritual-life Transcript:  Hey, there everybody come on in. Sit for spell.  How are you guys doing?  I appreciate your support. And  listening to the podcast.

You don't want to miss today's exciting episode with Cara Hawkins as we talk about all things interest rates! Interest rates are important, but some common misconceptions can restrict buyers. With over 21 years of experience in lending, Cara adds a wealth of information to this episode. Tune in as we discuss interest rates, equity, refinancing, and ARM rates. Cara also addresses some common misconceptions about loans and interest rates.    IN THIS EPISODE:     [09:04] Cara and Jill discuss equity and refinancing  [10:53] Cara shares an outdated assumption some buyers make  [15:40] The evolution of ARM rates  [21:12] Common misconceptions about home loans and interest rates  [27:47] How to reach Cara    KEY TAKEAWAYS:     Putting more money towards upgrades in the house can add more value than putting extra money towards the loan, especially with how much houses are currently appreciating.   It can make more sense to buy earlier. Even with poor credit, and no down payment, you can still get a home loan. There are programs to help.  People hold misconceptions about interest rates. 20% down-payment is necessary or always wise. The federal interest rate does not always correlate to the mortgage interest rate. You do not have to wait until the market is perfect.    RESOURCE LINKS:    Cara Hawkin's Website    Jill Elliot phone number: (469) 500-1300    For the Love of Real Estate Website    BIO:    Cara Hawkins has spent over 21 years in lending and is the Branch Manager for Guild Mortgage. Since earning a master's degree in Business Administration from Oklahoma Christian University, Cara has been working in real estate lending in the Dallas/ Fort Worth metroplex and throughout Texas. Cara has had the privilege of working in the marketing and public relations fields for two fortune 500 companies during her work history. She has built a strong business foundation consisting of extensive knowledge of the conventional and government loan market, credibility in dealing with the numerous parties encountered in a real estate transaction, experience, and client referral relationships. 

Mark Stansberry is an accomplished entrepreneur, oil and gas executive, award-winning film and music producer, author and talk show host. He is an international negotiator, a corporate advisor to several boards and c-suites, and has served as an adjunct professor and and advisory board member for several academic institutions. In this week's of the Liberty and Leadership Podcast episode, Roger and Mark discuss how TFAS kickstarted his career, the volatility of the oil and gas industry, the power of mentorship, and how he became an Emmy award-winning producer. The Liberty and Leadership Podcast is hosted by TFAS President Roger Ream (https://tfas.org/podcast) and produced by kglobal (https://kglobal.com/podcast-studio). If you have a comment or question for the show, please drop us an email at podcast@TFAS.org.Support the show

Boyd joined me to talk about watching Love American Style with his mom, and being inspired by Steve Martin and The Goodies; going to Oklahoma Christian University; sending samples of his work to Letterman head writer Steve O'Donnell; being chosen for the job over Conan O'Brien; realizing he doesn't know the show that well; feeling like he was in over his head the entire time he was there; getting let go after two years; Pirate Television for MTV; Garth Brooks; writing a spec Roseanne that got him Full House; writing the Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen tv-movie "To Grandmothers House We Go"; Merlin Olsen; OJ Simpson; Little House on the Prairie; getting the job on Nurses; Anson Williams and the Heimlich maneuver; how Nurses saved lives; David Rasche; Sledge Hammer; Robert Wuhl; "Hollywood Knights"; Loni Anderson; WKRP in Cincinnati; Ada Maris; What A Country! with Yakov Smirnoff; getting scared by the made-for-TV movie "Adam"; favorite television shows and the cast and crews love; still hanging out with people from Nurses and Full House today; David Letterman's new show; Lenny Ripps; creating a sitcom for Fox, Rewind; quitting before the pilot was shot; having Rewind cancelled before airing its first episode; writing the Chris Farley film "Almost Heroes"; Chris Farley dying before the movie came out; working with Bette Midler on her eponymous sitcom; Dolly Parton; his art career; Basquiat; everyone should create; Keith Haring; podcasts are a creative outlet; this episode was a back and forth; Harlan Williams hated being around other comedians;

E29: Make Your Contribution. Jenna Byrnes joined the Oklahoma City Dodgers team as the Senior Vice President in September 2010. Jenna currently leads the organization's revenue generating efforts with an emphasis in Ticket Sales, Marketing and Special Events. Additionally, Jenna focuses on designing and implementing business strategies, plans and procedures. In her time with the Dodgers, the team has increased attendance by 21% and maximized opportunities for non-baseball programming at the ballpark for businesses, nonprofits and members of the community. In addition to her revenue responsibilities, Jenna focuses on leadership and professional development for the 50 full-time members of the organization with a focus on internal communication and company culture. She serves as a resource for other industry executives and was recognized as the 2013 and 2015 Pacific Coast League Female Executive of the Year. Jenna also teaches as an adjunct professor at Oklahoma Christian University. In 2016, Jenna was included in the okc.biz Forty Under 40 class. Jenna also contributed her perspective on “Finding Your Baseball Why” to The GMs Handbook, published in 2018 which hit #1 in 11 of Amazon's book categories.  Before arriving in Oklahoma, Jenna was the Senior Director of Ticket Sales for the Frisco RoughRiders (AA-Texas Rangers). Under her leadership, the team grew consistently in sales and led all of Double-A Baseball in attendance during each of her seven seasons. If you want to see if it's a good fit to work with Jen V. and JRT on speaking courageously as a leader, schedule a free call: https://www.voicefirstworld.com/apply

0:00 Presentación y anuncio de notas del programa 00:50 Vivimos la definición del Ranking Argentino de Aficionados con las victorias de Malena Castro y Juan Martin Loureiro en la etapa Final y con Maria Cabanillas y Loureiro como ganadores del Ranking. Escuchamos sus sensaciones.05:50 Vicente Marzilio luego de su participación en Regionals de NCAA pasó por Southern Hills donde se jugó el PGA Championship y nos cuenta sus vivencias 07:50 Mateo Pulcini fue una de las figuras del equipo de Oklahoma Christian University, finalista de NCAA Div.II ademas fue nombrado All American, una gran temporada del riocuartense a quien escuchamos con su análisis de su temporada 10:45 Se juega esta semana el Senior PGA Championship y Ricardo González nos hace un anticipo de lo que se vivirá en Harbor Shores, Michigan12:40 Resultados y Agenda para este fin de semana

Marty Trujillo was baptized June 1979 at Bear Valley Church of Christ. Marty entered into ministry right away at the age of 13. Mr. Trujillo took courses at Bear Valley Church of Christ and Got a Degree in Bible from Oklahoma Christian University. Marty did mission work in the kitchens of Oklahoma. 2 Timothy‬ ‭2:2‭‭ “The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/check-it-out License code: 6JH6HYU4XVLVL25Zvvv --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/meettheministerspodcast/support

Pastors often find themselves working in churches that don't fit with their own personal theology. Jake Doberenz joins the pod to talk about what keeps him in a church that doesn't fit with his own theology, whether he thinks there is a way to bridge the theological divides that often exist between clergy and laypeople, and how to know when it's time to leave. Having served in the Church of Christ, Jake also shares some thoughts on what conservative churches can learn from liberal churches, and vice versa. Jake Doberenz is a writer, speaker, minister, and creative thinker living in Oklahoma City, OK with my wife Samantha. His main role is the founder and president of Theophany Media, a Christian education company dedicated to helping Christians create better art. Currently, he  serves as producer for Theophany Media's Creatively Christian podcast.  He recently finished a Master of Theological Studies at Oklahoma Christian University, where he also earned a Bachelor's degree in Bible with a minor in Communication Studies. If you want to see his progress, achievements, and appearances sign up for the newsletter so you'll never miss an update! The Future Christian Podcast is a production of Torn Curtain Arts and Resonate Media.

Dr. Gessling graduated from Oklahoma Christian University with a B.S. in Biochemistry and went on to medical school and residency at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Dr. Gessling was Chief of Staff at her hospital in Missouri through the COVID pandemic with thousands of patients under her care. When her hospital required that she take the COVID-19 vaccine, in spite of having had COVID and recovered, she resigned from her position and started her own clinic where she could treat patients as she sees fit. On the podcast we discuss starting year three of this pandemic, being optimistic of the future, and how some of her peers refuse to treat unvaccinated patients.   Website below: www.gesslingfamilywellness.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/hgessling?s=21

Kris Austin, the CEO of Draft2Digital, discusses D2D's recent acquisition of Smashwords. We discuss the companies' similar philosophies, and how the combination of their different strengths will create better tools for indy authors. We discuss Smashwords' authors biggest concerns—regarding money and the Meatgrinder—and how the path forward will address those concerns. And we discuss what steps authors don't need to take to prepare for the transition. Kris also provides an update on the D2D Print beta, including the last piece of functionality he wants to finalize before a full rollout, and a comparison of how D2D Print compares with IngramSpark, now and into the future. For a transcript of this interview and links to more information, go to https://www.theindyauthor.com/podcast.html. Did you find the information in this video useful? Please consider supporting my work at The Indy Author via Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/theindyauthor) or Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattydalrymple). Kris Austin is the CEO and co-founder of Draft2Digital, a company offering online, author-assistance tools to enhance the business of publishing. Before taking this post with Draft2Digital, Kris worked for a private information technologies firm, where he managed the IT departments of dozens of Oklahoma City businesses. He received a B. S., Computer Science from Oklahoma Christian University in 2004.

You're listening to Happy & Holy, the podcast where Scripture comes to life through a small group discussion. This season we're walking through the birth of the Church in the book of Acts, and you get to be a fly on the wall to see what new things we learn with and from one another as we engage Scripture in community.I'm your host, Kate Boyd. I'm a disciple maker, writer, and speaker who is making space in the church for Christians caught in the messy middle between conservative and progressive. We love Jesus, love people, and work with God and each other for a better world. Welcome to the show.If you're a Messy Middle Christian like me and you're looking for a safe space to explore your faith, then the Messy Middle Christian patreon is the way to go. If you've listened to the show before, you know we like bunny trails and rabbit holes related to the Bible, Christian history, and how faith and life collide in unique ways. In this patreon community, you can get access to weekly bunny trails - curated content to explore something new - and monthly rabbit holes where I or some friends teach you about the many sides you can take on a Christian doctrine, themes and fun facts about books of the Bible, and deep dives into topics or concepts from the Bible or church life today. Plus you get the safety of a community doing the same thing right beside you. You can join for as little as $5/month and get curated adventures to discover more about what it means to follow Jesus in the messy middle. Learn more at patreon.com/messymiddlechristiansToday, I'm joined by Nathan Wheat and Rebecca Carrell, and we talk about the deep theology of Stephen's speech, meet Saul for the first time in a not-so-flattering light, and dig into the movement of the gospel to Ethiopia. Nathan Wheat lives in Colorado, sometimes alone, and sometimes with his adventurous wife and his son. He grew up in Fort Collins, Colorado with a brief intermission in Belgium. Nathan attended Oklahoma Christian University to pursue a career in politics and left with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering to pursue a life of not working as an engineer. His favorite color is grey and he refuses to throw out socks with holes in them.Website: https://www.followingthefire.com/Twitter: @realNathanWheatRebecca Carrell is, in order of importance, a joyful Jesus follower, wife to Mike, and mother to Caitlyn and Nick. She co-hosts the morning show on 90.9 KCBI, and the Honest Conversations podcast, where she and Liz Rodriguez look at tough topics through a biblical lens. She is currently working toward her ThM at Dallas Theological Seminary and praying about what she wants to do when she grows up.https://www.rebeccacarrell.com/https://www.facebook.com/RebeccaAshbrookCarrellTwitter: @RebeccaACarrell  Instagram: @RebeccaCarrell   

Dustin Caballero is a self-taught painter, he experiments and learns on the fly, he embraces and looks for the beauty in what some might see as "mistakes." He attended Oklahoma Christian University for graphic design, to quickly find out that the institutional or technical way of learning was not for him. His main influences are Jean-Michel Basquiat, Jackson Pollock, Pablo Picasso and Gerhard Richter. Dustin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rubielart

Ministry Burnout has been an issue in the church for a while now, and the pandemic has only added fuel to the fire.  Dudley Chaney served in youth ministry for 25 years and now serves aspiring minister's as the Professor of Youth and Family Ministry at Oklahoma Christian University.  If you're unfamiliar with ministry burnout, this is a great crash course on the subject.  You'll discover some of the causes, symptoms, and how our churches can pivot moving forward.Email Wes:  wbryant@commissionleadership.comSchedule your FREE 15 Minute Discovery Coaching Conversation and begin your journey to level up your leadership and make more disciples.Free eBook:  5 Strategies to Flourish in Life and MinistrySubscribe and leave a review in iTunes to help get this podcast in front of pastors and church leaders who need it most.http://www.commissionleadership.com 

Who Wrote It?: Digging into false claims of authorship in the Bible with Trevor Thompson New Testament scholar Trevor Thompson joins us to discuss pseudepigraphic texts in the Bible. We talk about what they are, how they're determined, and we talk a lot about what that means for our faith in scripture and in God. Trevor Thompson's Academia.org page (https://chicago.academia.edu/TrevorThompson) Willam B. Eerdman's Publishing (https://www.eerdmans.com) Oklahoma Christian University (https://www.oc.edu) Harding University (https://www.harding.edu) University of Chicago (https://divinity.uchicago.edu) Pseudepigrapha (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudepigrapha) Trevor's Twitter (https://twitter.com/pseudepigraphos) Galen (ancient physician) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galen) Commodus (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodus) Book: “On My Own Books” by Galen (https://amzn.to/3jxoUGG) Thomas Jefferson's Bible (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jefferson_Bible) Codex Sinaiticus (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codex_Sinaiticus) P46 (collection of Paul's letters) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papyrus_46) “…as though from us” 2 Thessalonians 2:2 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Thessalonians+2%3A2&version=NRSV) 3rd Corinthians (https://www.interfaith.org/christianity/apocrypha-iii-corinthians/) Correspondence of Paul & Seneca (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Correspondence_of_Paul_and_Seneca) Correspondence of Jesus & King Abgar (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abgar_Legend) Eusebius (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eusebius) New Testament Apocrypha (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Testament_apocrypha) Hippocrates (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hippocrates) 2 Peter authenticity (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Epistle_of_Peter#Canonical_acceptance) Shibboleth (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shibboleth) Book of Revelation (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Revelation#Canonical_history) Dionysius of Alexandria (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Dionysius_of_Alexandria) Gospel of John (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gospel_of_John) Society of Biblical Literature (https://www.sbl-site.org) Pauline Authorship (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Authorship_of_the_Pauline_epistles) Origen (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origen) Mark from the 1st century forgery (https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2019/june-web-only/first-century-mark-pattengale-inside-saga.html) Gospel of Jesus' wife forgery (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gospel_of_Jesus%27_Wife) TNIV Bible translation (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Today%27s_New_International_Version) Deutero-Pauline meaning (https://www.encyclopedia.com/religion/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/deutero-pauline-literature) Author: Bart Ehrman (https://ehrmanblog.org) Article: “Why so many Americans think they have Native American blood” (https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2015/10/cherokee-blood-why-do-so-many-americans-believe-they-have-cherokee-ancestry.html) New Testament Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha books (https://amzn.to/3Cez3iU) Book: “The Bible: An Introduction” Jerry Sumney (https://amzn.to/3BamuUs) Special Guest: Trevor Thompson.

Kent Brown is a life-long member of Northwest Church of Christ, where he is currently the Preaching and Executive Minister. Kent received his B.A. in Bible from Oklahoma Christian University, his M.S. in Family Life Education from Lubbock Christian University, and his M.A. in Ministry from Oklahoma Christian University. He is currently completing his D.Min. from Abilene Christian University, focusing on the Biblical mandate for diversity in Christian communities. He has served for many years on the Camp Rock Creek board, and is working to develop a non-profit ministry. He and his wife, Leah, have three wonderful children and very little free time. 

A native of Healdton, Oklahoma, Sherri Coale had a long, successful career as the head women's basketball coach at the University of Oklahoma where she is the winningest coach in school history. Her Sooner teams appeared in 19 straight NCAA tournaments and competed in three Final Fours. Before that, she coached at Norman High School from 1990-1996. Additionally, she also participated in USA Basketball as an assistant coach in 2001 where the squad won a bronze medal, and as head coach in the World University Games in 2013 where her USA squad defeated Russia on their home court to bring home the gold. In addition to competitive excellence inside the lines both nationally and internationally, she has received numerous accolades and recognitions for her players' performance academically as well as their team community service through the years. Maximizing her players' skills both on and off the court has always been her goal. She played at Oklahoma Christian University, graduating in 1987. Coale is a master motivator, an engaging speaker, a gifted writer, and a keen observer of everyday life. She and her husband, Dane, have been married for 34 years. They have two children, one daughter-in-law, and one adorable granddaughter around which their universe currently spins. Her blog can be found here: https://www.sherricoale.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-rice4/support

Gerardo Luera is a Senior at Oklahoma Christian University where he is studying Marketing and Management. He's a first generation college student who was born and raised in Lubbock, TX. Gerardo started selling Cutco in the Summer of 2019, and advanced to Branch Manager in the Summer of 2020. His branch in Wichita Falls TX was #16 in the Nation that Summer. In 2021, Gerardo balanced finishing school in person in Oklahoma with getting married in May and opening a branch again, this time in his hometown of Lubbock. Overcoming a slow start and a large deficit in sales, Gerardo's Branch team finished the Summer of 2021 as the #1 Branch team in the company, winning the prestigious Silver Cup. Gerardo is a great example of the kind of fine young leaders being developed in the Cutco/Vector Marketing organization and the Lone Star Division. To get access to all episodes and free resources, visit  ChangingLivesPodcast.com.

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Brandon Tatum who is not only an incredible thought leader in the edupreneur space but is making change happen locally and nationally in education! Dr. Brandon Tatum has spent his career working in both higher education and K-12. He is the founder of ConnectEdu and XR Box. Both companies focus on innovation by creating relevant and vibrant educational opportunities for all people. Additionally, he serves as Chief Strategy Officer for Oklahoma Christian University and part-time Executive Director of the National Christian School Association. Most recently, Dr. Tatum has been recognized for his work in educational innovation and strategy. He served on Governor Stitt's education committee focused on personalized learning and innovation, and currently serves as the Oklahoma Governor's appointee on the Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Learning Commission. He also serves as a member of the Council of American Private Education Commission, the Texas Private School Accreditation Commission, Oklahoma Private School Accreditation Commission and several other boards related to educational quality. He is the author of two children's books The Adventures of Grit and the Diary of a Lousy Book. His third book on Generation Z will be published in the Fall of 2021 by Wheaton Press. Brandon and his wife Megan have a seven-year-old son named Sawyer, and four-year-old twin daughters Blakely and Gentry. You can reach Dr. Tatum on Linkedin Instagram and Twitter @bctbooks.

Dan Hays is the former head men's basketball coach for Oklahoma Christian University (OC) in Edmond, Oklahoma. He spent 33 seasons as head coach at OC and recorded more wins than any coach in school history. While 2016 was his last season as head coach at OC, he returned to the program in April of 2019 and currently serves as special assistant to the head coach.   With more than 720 career wins, Dan has been inducted into the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame–the highest athletic recognition in the state. He is also the recipient of the National Association of Basketball Coaches' Guardians of The Game Award, which recognizes coaches who serve off the court as community leaders.  In this episode, Dan reflects over his long career at OC, what sparked his passion for basketball, the importance of mentorship, and how his dedication to building relationships on and off the court has been instrumental to his success.   This episode is now on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also listen via the podcast player embedded above. Make sure to subscribe to “How That Happened” to receive our latest episodes, learn more about our guests, and collect resources on how to better run your business. For additional show notes, visit: blog.hogantaylor.com/how-that-happened/dan-hays. Copyright 2021 HoganTaylor LLP. All Rights Reserved. To view the HoganTaylor general terms & conditions, visit www.hogantaylor.com/terms-conditions.

My guest for episode 30 of the Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast is Stephanie Alley. Stephanie is a counselor and coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF). I loved listening to Stephanie talk about how she works with her coaching and counseling clients in this interview! About Stephanie: "Stephanie Alley is a Licensed Professional Counselor Intern with a Master of Arts in Counseling from Western Seminary. She has experience with providing coaching, leadership, business marketing, and consulting services across several industries, including tech, mental health, and higher education. She holds a BA from Oklahoma Christian University and is a Certified Professional Behavior and Motivations Analyst (CPBA, CPMA) who is trained in trauma intervention, team dynamics, and group processing. The former Adjunct Professor is passionate about employing her unique gifts to contribute to the development of youths and adults to make a positive impact on their communities." Her current areas of focus and strengths include: Grief & Loss Transitions Parenting Relationships Child & Youth Personal Growth Depression and more Stephanie is a life-long student of music, history, and literature. She currently lives in the Portland area with her husband and two little dogs. When she is not busy working, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, outdoors, scouting for elk, and foraging mushrooms in the hills of the Northwest. Connect with Stephanie at her website: Stephanie.coach https://www.linkedin.com/in/summitsteph/ https://anchor.fm/coachstephanie https://www.anewdaycounseling.org/stephanie-alley-ma-lpc-intern.html The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast launched March 30th, 2021. I write more about marriage and parenting on my blog www.SovannPen.com You can watch the show on my Youtube channel. The purpose of the show is to encourage and inspire you to be more courageous in life and to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. It is for those who may be struggling with mental illness, relationship struggles, or seeking clarity and direction in life. People who are interested in personal growth, emotional and spiritual health. Moms and Dads who would like help with their marriage and/or parenting. And people who are interested in how church leaders and mental health providers can work together to care for people. You can connect with me: htps://www.instagram.com/sovannpencounseling https://www.facebook.com/CourageCoachingCounseling https://twitter.com/SovannPen http://www.sovannpen.com/ https://www.anewdaycounseling.org/

Berlin Fang is an education columnist and currently serves as the Director of Instructional Design at Abilene Christian University. His major interests are faculty acceptance of educational technology, the diffusion of innovation, managed change, academic integrity, the ethnography of technology use in higher education, and cross-cultural comparisons of education. Prior to this, he was the Associate Director of North Institute at Oklahoma Christian University, Instructional Design Specialist for Marshall University, and program manager for the American Management Association (China). He graduated from Syracuse University with an M.S. in instructional design and Nanjing University with an M.A. in English Language and Literature. In this episode, we sit down with Berlin to discuss China’s post-pandemic priorities for the future of education. China is the world’s most populous country and its second-largest economy. Current growth trends suggest that China is poised to overtake the United States as the world’s largest economy within the next 6-7 years. China has a long and rich tradition of formal education that can be traced all the way back to the Han Dynasty. Coming out of the pandemic, will we see a transformation in China’s long-rooted education system? Berlin Fang helps us navigate these emerging trends and paint a picture for what the future holds for China’s role in education. ------------------------------------------------- Relevant links: Berlin Fang's website: berlinfangblog.wordpress.com Ten Common Myths about Educational Innovations: bit.ly/2UT08Vs ------------------------------------------------- Check out more from WISE and send us your thoughts! If you enjoyed this episode, would you consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It really helps out the show and we would greatly appreciate it. Website: wise-qatar.org Twitter: twitter.com/WISE_Tweets Instagram: @wiseqatar Facebook: facebook.com/wiseqatar/ Linkedin: bit.ly/2JKThYf

In this episode, you’ll also hear:Why Jake decided to stop ignoring his creativity in favor of academic writing – and how he married creative writing with his love for the pursuit of the knowledge of GodWhy Jake believes people lock away so much good stuff inside them, and how to overcome the fear of the worst-case scenarioThe “secret sauce” Jake found to make his ideas a reality Exciting new creative projects for Christian fiction writers that Jake is working onJake’s advice for the aspiring writer who has ideas, but hasn’t started due to fear or self-doubt BIO:Jake Doberenz is a man of many interests, including writing, teaching, creativity, and entrepreneurship. He earned his Master of Theological Studies from Oklahoma Christian University, where he had earned his bachelor’s in Bible. Jake is the founder and president of Theophany Media, a Christian creative media company. GET CONNECTED:Website: www.jakedoberenz.comInstagram: www.instragram.com/JakeDoberenzFacebook: www.facebook.com/JakeDoberenzTwitter: www.twitter.com/JakeDoberenz

There is much turbulence, turmoil, and danger that we face today as our nation's very fabric is being torn apart and disintegrating around us. Our Founders faced similar turmoil and danger in the first fight for liberty against King George's tyranny. What served as their North Star in the turbulent times they faced? What helped them find strength and courage to fight against oppression? We examine America's Christian foundation that has served us for over 400 years and consider how we can restore that healthy foundation for today. Dr. Timothy Gordon is a retired Navy Commander who served 30 years of active and reserve USN and USAF military service, after which he had a 25-year career as a manufacturing and clinical data analyst with Micron Technology and the Department of Veterans Affairs. He retired from the VA and Micron and currently serves as an Academic Adviser for Boise Classical Academy, where he focuses on quality improvement projects. Tim's academic training includes a BA in Biology and Religion and an MA in Religion from Eastern New Mexico University, an MPA in Health Care Administration from Troy University, an MS in Information Systems from Nova Southeastern University, a graduate certificate in Scientific Apologetics, and a doctorate in Christian Apologetics from Southern Evangelical Seminary.  He is currently the academic coordinator and an adjunct instructor for the Biblical Studies Center in Boise, a satellite campus of Oklahoma Christian University.

Who We Are Jake Doberenz pt 1Jake Doberenz is a writer, speaker, minister and creative thinker living in Oklahoma City. He is the founder of https://theophanymedia.com/ (“Theophany Media,”) which is a Christian media company like no other. He writes fiction and non-fiction in a variety of ways including poetry, short stories, books, screenplays, stage plays, academic essays and also devotionals. He creates content for groups that range from young kids to adults. But his favorite topics are those that help people to better understand the Bible, grow spiritually and help them with their Christian identity. His most recent work is the book “Who We Are,” which we will be discussing today. But I also want to make a point that he is the co-host of a great podcast called, https://theophanymedia.com/bible-but-funnier/ (“The Bible – But Funnier!”) This is a great podcast…So I’ll be talking a bit about that as well… Praise God! Help me welcome to the program, Jake Doberenz! Jake, thank you for coming on the program today. The first question I always start with is this. Other than that brief information I just shared, tell us in your own words, “Who is Jake Doberenz?” You obviously have a passion for entertaining, but yet educating, people about Faith in God. When did you realize you had a knack for using humor to get your points across? Can you tell us why you formed https://theophanymedia.com/ (“Theophany Media?”) You’ve won a few awards for screenplays these last few years. Even winning first place in the Oklahoma Christian University’s Faith Based Play Festival in 2019. When did you begin to write screenplays? Does writing screenplays come easy for you? Is it difficult to write a screenplay with the audio and visualizing the characters within the confines of the stage, the backdrops, etc.? Your latest book, “Who We Are,” is about to be released, literally, about the time of this recording. Tell us what this book is about… Who is the intended audience or readers for your book? How long has it taken you to write this book? You talk about the “Seven Identities” that Christians may adopt but that are not really “Christian-honoring” in their foundation. Can you explain what you mean and share these seven identities with us? Identity in Sin. Identity in Success Identity in Your Past Identity in Happiness Identity in Family Identity in Sexual Freedom Identity in Groups All of these identities are not totally sinful in nature, right? Why is it important for Christians to think about their identity? Folks, you need to get his new book, just being released, “Who We Are.” Click the link down below and get this great book. And go to his website, take a look around and be sure to subscribe to his podcast, https://theophanymedia.com/bible-but-funnier/ ("The Bible - But Funnier.") IT IS GREAT! Come back for the next episode as we will be concluding this great, two part interview, with Jake Doberenz. CONTACT INFORMATION:https://mphbooks.com/who-we-are/ ()   Website: http://www.jakedoberenz.com/ (http://www.jakedoberenz.com/) Website:  https://theophanymedia.com/ (https://theophanymedia.com) Book: https://mphbooks.com/who-we-are/ (“Who We Are," by Jake Doberenz) Podcast: https://theophanymedia.com/bible-but-funnier/ (“The Bible – But Funnier”) Support this podcast

Season 3 Episode 02 of the Intralingo World Lit Podcast, featuring authors and translators from around the globe. Lisa Carter talks to Zhang Ling and Shelly Bryant about their novel, A Single Swallow. The discussion covers the themes of trauma, war and memory, informed by Ling's work as a clinical audiologist, discoveries she made on her research trips to China, the voices of the narrators, the beauty of the language of the original, and so much more.Zhang Ling is the award-winning author of nine novels and numerous collections of novellas and short stories. Born in China, she moved to Canada in 1986. In the mid-1990s, she began to write and publish fiction in Chinese while working as a clinical audiologist. Since then she has won the Chinese Media Literature Award for Author of the Year, the Grand Prize of Overseas Chinese Literary Award, and Taiwan's Open Book Award. Among Zhang Ling's work are Gold Mountain Blues and Aftershock, adapted into China's first IMAX movie with unprecedented box-office success.Shelly Bryant divides her year between Shanghai and Singapore, working as a poet, writer, and translator. She is the author of eleven volumes of poetry, a pair of travel guides for the cities of Suzhou and Shanghai, a book on classical Chinese gardens, and a short story collection. She has translated Chinese text for publishers such as Penguin Books and various organizations, including the National Library Board in Singapore and the Human Sciences Research Council. Her translation of Sheng Keyi's Northern Girls was long-listed for the Man Asian Literary Prize in 2012, and her translation of You Jin's In Time, Out of Place was short-listed for the Singapore Literature Prize in 2016. Shelly received a Distinguished Alumni award from Oklahoma Christian University in 2017. The book is available in all formats and from all sellers. [Affiliate link] https://bookshop.org/a/4438/9781542041508Join us at Intralingo (https://intralingo.com) to explore the world through books!Thanks for listening!~LisaLisa Carter,  Founder & Creative Director, Intralingo Inc.  Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=BRYNFE5JTBFES&source=url)

"We have some people that come to us that maybe they tried college 20 years ago, and life happened, or it didn't go well, or they made some bad decisions, whatever it is, but just respecting them for coming now and knowing that they bring strength and experience to the table. How do we honor that, walk alongside them, and give them confidence as they re-enter higher end?"In this episode of the Education Futures Podcast, Rob talks with Dr. Sada Knowles, the Dean of New College at Oklahoma Christian University. Dr. Knowles discusses how the New College focuses on ways OC is helping students who take different paths to their degree, including dual credit and assessing prior learning for adult students looking to reskill or finish a degree.

Jessica Jolia, widely known for her versatility and multi-octave vocal range, is an American recording artist, songwriter, producer and humanitarian. As a young, classically and contemporary trained instrumentalist, there was no question that what Jessica had was something very special. Her musical talents, passion and work ethic led her to earn scholarships to the famed Berklee College of Music and Oklahoma Christian University, the latter of which she chose to attend, where she furthered her studies as a student of the Classical Vocal Performance Bachelor of Arts Degree Program. She later went on to study Music Business, Music Production, and Media Communications at Full Sail University, and is currently pursuing an MBA from Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business. Jessica's debut single "Sometimes", independently released and featured in the critically acclaimed film Sister Code, quickly attracted the attention of listeners across all platforms. Her stellar performances on The Ellen Show and the Late Late Show with James Corden have been written about and featured in The Source, This Is RnB, The A&R Report, Rolling Soul Brazil and many other publications worldwide. She has continued to hone her skills as a musician, pouring her love and passion for music into her career as an artist and songwriter. Jessica is the recipient of the SAMMIES Award for Best Singer/Songwriter, which recognizes Sacramento's biggest and brightest in music, and has toured and recorded with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artists Dr. Dre and T.I. Harris. From Pop music's hottest acts - Kylie Minogue, Meghan Trainor, The Jonas Brothers, Rita Ora, The Chainsmokers and Iggy Azalea, to the legendary Smokey Robinson, Earth Wind & Fire and Stevie Wonder, to R&B's finest - Teddy Riley, Faith Evans, New Edition, Kenny Lattimore, Johnny Gill and Eric Benet, Jessica has performed to sold out stadiums, festivals and arenas across the globe.  Further info:  ⁠http://www.indiereviewcd.com/⁠  IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/indie.review/⁠  Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/indierevue⁠  Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/indie.review⁠ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@indie.review --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/indie-review/support

5x State Champion and Oklahoma Coaching Hall of Famer Jerry Walker joins the show to talk about building a championship tradition. Following a college basketball career at Oklahoma Christian University, he became a 3rd Generation coach and built a dynasty at his alma mater, Fort Gibson High School. He led FTG to 5 state titles, 3 in basketball and two in softball, while coaching in a total of 11 state championship games. From 2011-2014 his Lady Tiger teams went 115-4 with 3 state titles and a state runner-up. Coach Walker is also the father of co-host David Walker & he joins his son in this episode to talk about building a championship tradition on and off the court. As he celebrates a 40th wedding anniversary in June, this father of 4 and grandfather of 10 reveals how coaching and winning at the highest level can, and should, be a family affair. Follow us! Twitter @TheIronHorsePodInstagram @ironhorsepodFacebook.com/ironhorsepodEmail us at ironhorsepod@gmail.com

Jill Castilla leads Citizens Bank of Edmond as its President and Chief Executive Officer. Jill joined Citizens Bank of Edmond in 2009, transforming the struggling institution into one of the most innovative community banks in the nation. Under her leadership, Citizens Edmond was one of the first in her state to deploy Interactive Teller Machines, and Citizens Edmond recently applied for a provisional patent for the nation’s first unmanned electronic banking facility. Her entrepreneurial and visionary spirit spills over into her community engagement as the founder of “Heard on Hurd,” a Citizens Edmond-sponsored event that draws upwards of 100,000 people into downtown Edmond for a musical festival, local shopping, and food trucks, delivering a $6.2 million economic impact.On the national stage, Jill serves as an appointed Civilian Aid to the Secretary of the Army (CASA) for Oklahoma and on the board of the American Bankers Association, as well as the content advisory committee for Money 20/20. Jill also serves on numerous local boards to include Allied Arts, Community Bankers Association of Oklahoma, and the Edmond Chamber of Commerce. She recently served on the Governor of Oklahoma’s Transition Team, the Edmond Public Schools Foundation Board of Trustees, the UCO Foundation and Oklahoma Bankers Association Board of Directors. She currently serves as Dean of the Southwest Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University as well as a Presidential Advisor to the University of Central Oklahoma.Jill is a six-time recipient of American Banker’s “Most Powerful Women in Banking – Women to Watch” and her Citizens team is a two-time recipient of the “Top Team in Banking.” She holds other titles such as “Community Banker of the Year" by American Banker, "Most Innovative CEOs in Banking" by Bank Innovation, "Most Admired CEOs in Oklahoma" by Journal Record and "Business Leader of the Year" by Oklahoma Christian University.Prior to her career in community banking, Jill served in management roles at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and was an enlisted member of Oklahoma Army National Guard. Jill holds a master’s degree in economics from the University of Oklahoma and a bachelor’s degree in finance from Hawaii Pacific University. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin's Graduate School of Banking and The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania Executive Leadership Program. Jill and her husband have been married for 25 years, and they are the proud parents to three children. She is an Army vet, an Army wife, and an Army mom.

Jessica Jolia, widely known for her versatility and multi-octave vocal range, is an American recording artist, songwriter, producer and humanitarian. As a young, self-taught pianist, classically and contemporary trained woodwind instrumentalist, there was no question that what Jessica had was something very special. Her musical talents, passion and work ethic led her to earn scholarships to the famed Berklee College of Music and Oklahoma Christian University, the latter of which she chose to attend, where she furthered her studies as a student of the Classical Vocal Performance Bachelor of Arts Degree Program. She later went on to study Music Business, Music Production, and Media Communications at Full Sail University. www.jessicajolia.com

We all have a unique story and are uniquely wired for a purpose God has called us to. Coming off of the heels of our conversation with former football star Ryan Leaf "Rock Bottom to Redemption", we are joined by Caleb Panter to discuss ways that we can embrace our calling and reconcile our past at the same time, through the principles of a program called "Younique".Caleb is a former college basketball player/college basketball coach at Oklahoma Christian University, has a law degree and is currently serving as the Executive Pastor at Campus Church in the Atlanta suburb of Norcross, GA. In addition to that he does life coaching through "Younique", and is the Director of Operations for 10,000 Fathers, a worship school in Colorado Springs. We feel this episode will help you to step into your calling, own your past and fully live out your days on mission. *For more information on Younique, email Caleb at caleb@futurechurch.coFollow us!Twitter @TheIronHorsePod, @BCarr39, @D_Walk74Instagram @ironhorsepodFacebook.com/ironhorsepodEmail us at ironhorsepod@gmail.com

We close 2020 with a "family reunion" of sorts, as Warlick Hall survivors and old friends Dani and Collins get together for episode #22. Watch them share their stories of college life at Oklahoma Christian University and talk about cultural differences, professional journeys and the current state of the entry-level job market. Follow us on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/broklahomies/ https://www.instagram.com/broklahomie... https://twitter.com/broklahomies/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/3789... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/broklahomies/support

Kelli Masters has represented more professional athletes than any woman in the industry, having served as agent/contract advisor to players in every NFL draft since 2006 as well as numerous athletes in the MLB draft and the Olympics.  Kelli is a former National and World Champion baton twirler, and was also Miss Oklahoma 1997, winning awards for talent and community service at the Miss America pageant that year. Currently, Kelli serves as an Adjunct Professor at Oklahoma City University and Oklahoma Christian University, teaching Sports Law.  Masters is also about to release her first book, which is titled High Impact Life: A Sports Agent’s Secrets to Finding and Fulfilling a Purpose You Can’t Lose. It’s available for pre-order on Amazon and will release on August 3, 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode listen to an interview between Dr. Tatum and Ben Langford the Director of Missions at Oklahoma Christian University. 

This week we feature a conversation between Jill Castilla and Chris Nichols on leading your bank through these uncertain times.  Jill leads Citizens Bank of Edmond as its President & CEO and has been named “Community Banker of the Year" by American Banker, "Most Innovative CEOs in Banking" by Bank Innovation, "Most Admired CEOs in Oklahoma" by Journal Record and "Business Leader of the Year" by Oklahoma Christian University. Chris Nichols is the Director of Capital Markets for CenterState Bank. Chris has 30+ years of banking experience, is an active bank investor, small business owner, frequent speaker, co-author of The Successful Lender's Field Guide, and frequent blogger.  The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of CenterState Bank and its employees.  CenterState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

In this introductory lesson, Wes McAdams interviews Dr. Trey Orndorff, political scientist, professor at Oklahoma Christian University, and co-host of the Politics Guys Podcast. Dr. Orndorff defines politics and gives encouragement for how Christians can better engage in political conversations. Wes also discusses Jeremiah 29 and what it means to live as an exile in […]

Ken Miller is an educator and former Oklahoma senator and treasurer. Before his political career, Ken was an economics professor at Oklahoma Christian University for several years. He has since become Vice President of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs for OG&E. Ken started his academic career not knowing the course but was quick to find his passion for economics. After receiving a master’s degree in economics and a PhD from the University of Oklahoma, Miller started a career in banking before becoming a professor and chairman of the Oklahoma Legislative Compensation Board in 1988. In this episode, Ken reflects on his career in economics, how he became interested in politics, and how relationship building has helped manage his career and  made a difference for his community. Make sure to subscribe to "How That Happened" to receive our latest episodes, learn more about our guests, and collect resources on how to better run your business. For bonus content and additional show notes, visit http://www.hogantaylor.com/how-that-happened-episode-23 Copyright 2020 HoganTaylor LLP. All Rights Reserved. To view the HoganTaylor general terms & conditions, visit www.hogantaylor.com

This week’s guest is five-time Olympic medalist Josh Davis who talks with Kelly and Maria about setting routines and repeating patterns to reach success. He also talks about his swimming Renaissance using ultra short race pace training. Tune in to hear his tips for success and how faith, instead of fear, drive his decisions.  MORE ABOUT JOSH DAVIS: Josh Davis won three gold medals in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and came back four years later to win two silver medals in Sydney. He was a nine-time U.S. champion in the 200-meter freestyle (every year from 1996 to 2002) and he also won titles in the 400-meter freestyle and the 200-meter backstroke. He remains very competitive in his age group for Masters, winning the 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle and finishing as the runner-up in four events in the 45-49 age group at the 2019 U.S. Masters Spring National Championships.   Josh Davis is the current and first head coach of Oklahoma Christian University’s swim team and is one of the most prolific ambassadors and teachers of swimming skills through his more than 1000 Breakout! Swim clinics.  Josh continues to inspire and motivate swimmers during the coronavirus pandemic with his Motivational Monday interviews on Facebook.   Contact Kelly and Maria at hello@championsmojo.com. Episode Topics and Mentions U.S. Masters Swimming 50 Freestyle 100 Freestyle Oklahoma Christian University University of Missouri  Olympic Trials Dave Marsh Team Elite Michael Andrew Ultra short race pace training, USRPT San Antonio Alex Kostich Noah Yanchulis Seton Hall Cycling Running Interval training Establish routine Managing each day Eddie Reese The X-Factor Gary Hall Senior  Gary Hall Junior Michael Phelps Caleb Dressel Athlete triad  Ultimate Swimmer Podcast iTunesMentally Chris Van Slooten, USA Coach American Energy Swim Club  Takeaways Kelly Josh Davis just keeps showing up and that consistency adds up over time.  You cannot hold two thoughts in your mind at the same time: You cannot have fear and faith in your mind at the same time. Maria Swim free - free from worry, free from doubt, free from expectations. Live life the same way. We get our greatest joy from serving others. When we use our skills and talents to serve others, we will be happiest.  Quote of the Week: "The secret to a long healthy career is serving others." -- Josh Davis Subscribe to the Champion's Mojo podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Play.  Have something you want to share with us? Email it to hello@championsmojo.com Keep up with the show by visiting ChampionsMojo.com and visiting the Facebook page, Instagram page, and Twitter page. 

In this episode, our guest Gary Jones, Assistant Dean of Students at Oklahoma Christian University and founder of History Speaks, discusses the 1955 kidnap and murder of Emmett Till in Mississippi.

On this episode I sat with David Skidmore, he is the Creative Director for SALLT. David is at the helm of leading their forthcoming podcast network, video design, magazine, music, and digital space. He is an inspirational speaker who hoists sails and starts fires. David is known for his humorous delivery and passionate communication style. For over a decade, David is a sought-after communicator for events ranging from small gatherings in the mountains to crowds of thousands.David is a storyteller, vision shaper, and connector. He is the founder of LeaderGrowth, Lion Leader, and The Clarity Workshop where he helps people clarify their vision to create the life they want. David also coaches speakers professionally. He holds a degree from Oklahoma Christian University. David is one of the organizers of TEDxOklahomaCity. We sat for over an hour talking life, leadership and Tim Grover. Such a great interview, one of the most unique ones I've done because for the middle third of the podcast David started asking me questions which I loved. Very rarely do I get to share my thoughts on topics and this conversation was for sure more of a chat about life than an interview and story tell about my guest. Follow David on social and see the change he's making. @thedavidskidmore www.davidskidmore.org and check out SALLT www.sallt.com Presented by the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Telling Oklahoma’s Story Through Its People Since 1927. Follow them on social media @oklahomahof and online for more information at www.oklahomahof.com#THISISOKLAHOMA

Shad Glass serves as Executive Vice President of Kimray, Inc. Shad leads a three-member executive team responsible for sales & marketing, people & culture, organizational development, health safety & environmental, training, fleet services, security, communications, facilities and events for the Kimray family of companies. Shad joined Kimray in 1997, starting in the assembly department before moving to the machine shop while also serving as the company chaplain. Shad was then promoted into the accounting, people & culture (HR) and executive teams, before joining the Sr. Executive/Officer team. Shad holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Central Oklahoma and a master’s degree in business administration from Oklahoma Christian University.Shad has served on a number of boards and non-profits including Goodwill Human Rights Committee, For Youth Initiative, Oklahoma Achieves, OBU MBA Board of Advisors, former president and board member for The Make A Difference Foundation, Board of Advisors for the Institute of Emerging Leaders, and The Executive Forum board. Shad has also had the privilege and honor of serving as an ethics judge for the Oklahoma Ethics Bowl challenge.

Due to questions posed by several listeners, Kellie & Thomas discuss Cedric Sunray in the first of several segments regarding the cultural issues surrounding representing Indians while demeaning high school students and hiring practices of Oklahoma Christian University. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talkjive/support

How do public monuments and memorials express the values and concerns of their cultures? What makes an effective monument, and how can its planning and development be an example of public discourse at work? Our guest, Dr. Nathan Shank of Oklahoma Christian University, has thought and studied extensively about monuments and memorials. In this episode, we discuss their deeper meanings, the emotions they convey, and some of the controversies and new developments in monuments and memorials in Oklahoma and around the world.  Facebook: @Ok.Humanities Twitter: @Okhumanities Instagram: @Okhumanities Our homepage: okhumanities.org/brainbox Additional information about this episode: www.okhumanities.org/page/brainbox-s3-ep2

On this episode I sat down with Oklahoma Olympian Jeff Bennett. Myself and Justin Lenhart of the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame have partnered up to interview Oklahoma HOF's to create more awareness for the inductees. Follow the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame @oksportshof.Jeff Bennett was raised in Vinita, Oklahoma and graduated from Vinita High School in 1966.He was the state champion in the pole vault, and placed in the top 3 in long jump during hissenior year.Bennett attended Oklahoma Christian College, 1966-1970, and is considered the greatest athletein Oklahoma Christian University’s history. While at Oklahoma Christian, he won the NAIAchampionship in the decathlon in 1969 and 1970. In 1968, he was the NAIA champion in the400-meter intermediate hurdles and was runner-up in the pole vault in 1970. The four-timeNAIA All-American still holds Oklahoma Christian records in the 400 hurdles (51.44 seconds)and the decathlon (8,071 points). He received his bachelor’s degree in science education andlater completed a master’s degree in school counseling. Bennett was inducted into the NAIAHall of Fame in 1976 and was a charter honoree of the Oklahoma Christian Athletic Hall ofFame in 1991.Upon graduation from Oklahoma Christian, Bennett was drafted by the U.S. Army. While in thearmy, he competed in the army track and field program. He won the International MilitaryGames decathlon in 1971 and qualified for the U.S. Olympic Team in 1972. As a member of the1972 U.S. Olympic Team, Bennett placed fourth in the decathlon with 7,974 points at theOlympic Games in Munich. He set a personal record of 8,121 points when he won the AmericanAmateur Union national decathlon championship in 1973.Bennett served as Oklahoma Christian’s assistant track and field coach from 1974 to 1985. Hespent 28 years in public education, working as a teacher, counselor and administrator for schooldistricts in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. In 2003, he retired as a lieutenant colonel afterserving for 32 years in the U.S. Army National Guard.Jeff began his second stint as an Oklahoma Christian assistant track and field coach in 2003,working primarily with field-event and multi-event competitors. In addition to his coachingduties, Bennett also served as associate dean of students from 2003 to 2016, when he retiredfrom that position.In 2007, Jeff Bennett was named as one of the top 100 Oklahoma athletes of the state’s first 100years by The Oklahoman. Bennet lives in Edmond, Oklahoma with wife, Lisa. They have 2daughters, Lauren Weeks and Raley Bennett. He continues to coach track and field at OklahomaChristian University.Thanks for listening make sure to follow @oksportshof and us here @thisisoklahoma 

The future is female.✨ . . Have you heard this phrase before? In 2019, you’ve likely heard it A LOT. Women are standing their ground, taking their place, leaning into their callings, and believing that their contribution to society and the kingdom is absolutely necessary. And although we support women taking their place with with confidence and conviction, we believe that the future isn’t JUST female; the future is male AND female. Kelli Masters talks about this same idea and why it’s important to work together with our brother’s in Christ. She eloquently told us that she believes the future involves men and women working together to achieve a goal. We couldn’t agree more. Kelli is poised, articulate, and grounded in the work she’s doing. We are humbled that she’d share her story and insight with us. Our HQ team expounds on what Kelli’s story meant to them and why her message is valuable to all women serving anywhere in any capacity.  Recognized as one of the most influential women in sports business, Kelli Masters often hears, "You have a DREAM JOB." But she chooses to inspire others not with her successes, but with her vulnerability, sharing not only the victories but also the battles and failures along the way. Kelli is an attorney, an NFL sports agent and Founder and President of KMM Sports, a full-service sports management company based in Oklahoma City. Kelli has represented more professional athletes than any woman in the industry, having served as agent/contract advisor to players in every NFL draft since 2006 as well as numerous athletes in the MLB draft and the Olympics. In 2010, she made history as the first woman to represent a Top 5 pick in the NFL Draft (#3 overall). Her story of progress through pain was featured as part of Motrin's national "Women in Progress" campaign in 2017. Kelli is a former National and World Champion baton twirler, and was also Miss Oklahoma 1997, winning awards for talent and community service at the Miss America pageant that year. Currently, Kelli serves as an Adjunct Professor at Oklahoma City University and Oklahoma Christian University, teaching Sports Law. She is a sought-after writer and speaker on topics of sports and nonprofit as well as leadership, diversity and discovering purpose in life. Today's episode is sponsored by Mom's Best Friend. MBF has been serving the Dallas/Ft.Worth metroplex in the Nanny/Household & staffing industry for 20 years. They place highly vetted and trained Nannies and Household staff in homes. Call the Mom's Best Friend office today and mention that you heard about them on the Polished Podcast to receive 10% off your placement fee. You can call them at: 972-446-0500 or email Lindsay Rose at lindsay.rose@momsbestfriend.com Connect With Kelli Instagram: @kellimasters  Verses: 1 Peter 4:10-11 "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ." Micah 6:8 "act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." Links From The Show  Carolyn Custis James  Stay connected with Polished by: Attending a Polished event Following Polished on Instagram Joining the Polished Network Starting a Polished chapter in your area 

H.E. (Gene) Rainbolt acquired his first bank, the First American Bank in Purcell in 1962. In 1965 he acquired Federal National Bank in Shawnee, and two years later he and a group of investors began acquiring banks in Oklahoma, which led in 1985 to the formation of United Community Corporation, the State’s first multi-bank holding company. In 1989 BancFirst was founded, which is now the largest state-chartered bank in Oklahoma.Gene Rainbolt was born and raised in a single-parent home during the Great Depression in Norman, Oklahoma, near the University of Oklahoma campus. He could have enjoyed a promising career in academia but instead left for Army service in Korea and Japan. He is best known for revolutionizing Oklahoma’s outdated and backward banking system, a feat that took nearly 30 years to achieve.As Gene was building the largest state-chartered bank in Oklahoma he also helped dozens of overlooked-yet-promising children attend university while adopting a mission to create a state in which every child could have the opportunity to succeed.Gene is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma with both undergraduate and graduate degrees. His alma mater has honored him on multiple occasions, including the Distinguished Service Award and an Honorary Doctorate. In 1999 he was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame and has received Honorary Doctorates from Oklahoma Baptist University, Oklahoma City University, and Oklahoma Christian University.And he hired Willie Nelson to play his birthday party, twice.

In this episode, Brett Dupree discusses the thoughts that spawned from seeing Deepak Chopra live. Then he has a wonderful interview with Amy Bovaird, who talks about how she uses humor to help people cope with their hearing and vision loss. Amy Bovaird grew up in northwest Pennsylvania. In 1982, she received her bachelor’s degree with a double major in English Literature and Teaching English as Foreign Language (TEFL) from Oklahoma Christian University. In 1995, Amy earned her master’s degree in Bicultural Bilingual Studies at the University of Texas in San Antonio. In 2004, she earned an additional certificate in Language Teaching with honors from Cambridge University in England. At age 28, she was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) and declared legally blind. RP is a hereditary, degenerative eye disease that results in blindness. There is no cure to date. Today Amy has no peripheral vision. She jokes that she is at the end of the “tunnel” vision in her eyesight. She suffers from a dual disability: progressive vision and hearing loss. She is currently undergoing genetic testing to discover the cause of her hearing loss. Amy’s memoirs include Mobility Matters: Stepping Out in Faith, Cane Confessions: The Lighter Side to Mobility and a memoir / devotional, Seeking Solace: Finding Joy After Loss. In 2015, Amy joined a group of blind professionals who volunteer their time to help others cope with blindness at VisionAware.org, an outreach website now under the auspices of the American Printing House. In 2016, Ohio Valley University, Amy’s undergraduate institution, awarded her the Distinguished Medal of Literature for Mobility Matters. Amy is an active member of several community groups, which include Pennwriters, West PA Authors, Toastmasters, the West County Lions Club, and the National Federation for the Blind. Though Amy no longer teaches in the classroom, she still educates by speaking to groups about the challenges of sight loss with anecdotes of faith and humor. She blogs about her experiences in hopes of bridging gaps between the sighted and the blind. In the rest of her time, she fights to stay on track with her writing, finding time to go to the gym or run outdoors, and bemoaning she is at the beck and call of her bossy cat. https://amybovaird.comMore episodes at: Pod.JoyousExpansion.com

"Kyle Hooper with Volvo Cars: Driving Growth in South Carolina” Supply Chain Now Radio, Episode 167 Live from the 2019 SCAC AIAG Supply Chain & Quality Conference in Charleston, South Carolina Episode 167 of SCNR features Kyle Hooper. W. Kyle Hooper, MBA, CQE, CQA, LSSGB is the Manager of Procurement and SQM Excellence for Volvo Cars in North and South America. His responsibilities include: Procurement Sustainability, Digitalization, Process Management, and Training. Kyle brings over 15 years of experience working with complex supply chains and supplier development in the automotive and aerospace industries. Prior to joining Volvo, Kyle was the Manager of Supplier Development and Quality Systems at Enovation Controls who is a tier one automotive supplier producing on and off road electronic instrumentation in Tulsa, OK. In this role he was responsible for supplier development in North America, TS 16949 certification, and the deployment of a product lifecycle management system at five global locations. Additionally, Kyle has worked as a Supplier Quality Manager at Frontier Electronic Systems in the aerospace sector that provided high reliability electronic assemblies to Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and NASA. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Oklahoma State University. He also received a Master’s of Business Administration degree from Oklahoma Christian University. Kyle holds several quality certifications from the American Society of Quality (ASQ) which includes: Certified Quality Engineer, Certified Quality Auditor, and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. Learn more about Volvo Cars here: https://www.volvocars.com/us Upcoming Events & Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Help with Hurricane Dorian Relief: https://www.alanaid.org/ Connect with Kyle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/w-kyle-hooper-mba-cqe-cqa-cssgb-b6755a27/ Connect with Beau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beaugroover/ Connect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottwindonluton/ Georgia Manufacturing Summit on October 9th: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/annual-summit SCNR to Broadcast Live at SC Logistics 2019 Fall Tech Talk: https://tinyurl.com/y2mttrg8 eft Logistics CIO Forum in Austin, TX: https://tinyurl.com/y5po7tvw Reverse Logistics Association Conference & Expo: https://rla.org/calendar/1 SCNR to Broadcast Live at MODEX 2020: https://www.modexshow.com/ SCNR on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/scnr-youtube Check Out News From Our Sponsors: The Effective Syndicate: https://www.theeffectivesyndicate.com/blog APICS Atlanta: https://apicsatlanta.org TalentStream: https://talentstreamstaffing.com/ Verusen: https://www.verusen.com/ Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: https://www.georgiamanufacturingalliance.com/ ProPurchaser.com: https://tinyurl.com/y6l2kh7g Supply Chain Real Estate: https://supplychainrealestate.com/ Vector Global Logistics: http://vectorgl.com/ This episode was hosted by Greg White, Scott Luton, and Beau Groover of the Effective Syndicate. For more information, please visit our dedicated show page at: www.supplychainnowradio.com/episode-167

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Content note: animal abuse, murder, rape, sexual violence, torture, necrophilia, child molestation, drug use and misuse, cannibalism, gross details of so many things, sanism, and ableism. Photo: Dahmer's sketch of his body altar, courtesy of Oxygen. Even thought part one wasn't even an hour, I wanted to be rid of Dahmer as quickly as humanly fucking possible, y'all. So, part 2 is almost two hours long... but we don't have to talk about it anymore. This episode starts right as he moves into the notorious apartment on North 25th Street. For the early stuff, make sure to listen to the first episode. Resources Wiki Biography Crime Museum Inside the Mind of Jeffrey Dahmer: Serial Killer’s Chilling Jailhouse Interview 1991 Vanity Fair piece Jeffrey Dahmer Trial Victim Impact Statement Highlights (video) 5 Of The Most Shocking Moments From The Jeffrey Dahmer Trial 9 Mind-Blowing Quotes Made By Serial Killer Jeffrey Dahmer Dahmer on Dahmer Sneak Peek from Oxygen 2 Servicemen Reveal Their Stories Of Being Sexually Abused By Jeffrey Dahmer These Are The Chilling Crime Scene Photos From Jeffrey Dahmer's Apartment Stone Phillips interview Murderous Minds: Inside Serial Killers S1E7 on Amazon Prime All the other links I said I'd include Study Shows Mentally Ill More Likely to Be Victims, Not Perpetrators, of Violence True Crime Obsessed - Episode 40: Kidnapped For Christ Bruce McArthur (Toronto serial killer)How alleged Toronto serial killer Bruce McArthur went unnoticed Toronto serial killer destroyed gay safe space Grad student claims she tipped off police to serial killer a year ago The sad predictability of Toronto’s alleged serial killer Patreon poll Transcription Welcome back to the Spooky Sconine podcast. This is the podcast that covers everything that is paranormal, criminal, spooky and just plain weird from the state of Wisconsin. This is the second episode in the Jeffrey Dahmer Series. If you haven't listened to the first one, go back and catch that because there are going to be some things I talk about in here that I explained in the first episode. And also like you wouldn't watch the last half of the movie, right? Like, go listen to the first one. ----more---- When we last left Jeffrey Dahmer, he had just convinced a judge he was going to change his ways after molesting a child. Let's rejoin him a year later, shall we? On May 14th, 1990 Dahmer moves out of his grandmother's house where he had had to move back into it, because of the molestation charge and having just gotten out of jail and all that jazz. He moves into apartment 213 at 924 north 25th street and takes any momentos he'd kept from his previous victims, including the mummified head and genitals of Anthony Sears. Within one week of moving into his new apartment, he had already killed his sixth victim. Raymond Smith was a 32 year old sex worker who Dahmer lured to his apartment with the promise of $50 in exchange for sex at the apartment. He gave Smith a drink laced with seven sleeping pills and manually strangled him. The following day, Dahmer purchased a Polaroid camera with which he took several pictures of Smith's body in suggestive positions before dismembering him in the bathroom. This all becomes a very major part of his M.O. and, with very few exceptions, this is what he tends to do with the rest of his victims from here on out. He boils the legs and arms and also the pelvis in a steel kettle with Soilex, which allows him to then rinse the bones off in his sink. He dissolves the remainder of Smith's skeleton with the exception the skull in a container filled with acid. Dahmer later spray paints Smith's skull, and he places it alongside the skull of Anthony Sears upon a black towel inside a metal filing cabinet. About a week later - and it's on or about May 27th - Dahmer lures a young man to his apartment but he fucks up. Um, you know how he spikes the drink, right? He'll go and he'll be like, "oh, I'm going to make us a drink." And then he sneaks the sleeping pills into the one drink. Well, just this one time he forgets which drink is which and drinks the laced drink himself. He wakes up the next day and his intended victim stole a bunch of his close $300 and a watch. He doesn't report this to police, natch. You know, when you have like a severed head hadn't genitals, you don't report this. On May 29th, though, he does share that he'd been robbed with his probation officer because, remember, he's also still on probation, you know, for molesting a kid. In June of 1990 he brings a 27 year old acquaintance to the apartment named Edward Smith. He drugs and strangles Smith and instead of just immediately acidifying the skeleton or going through his normal process, he actually puts Smith's skeleton in his freezer for several months because he thought maybe it wouldn't retain as much moisture, which like from a scientific background, bruh, no, this is not going to work. Obviously it didn't work and then he acidified the body like later on. He'd destroyed the skull on accident because he placed it in the oven to dry and it exploded. It exploded! Later, he told police that he felt 'rotten' about Smith's murder since he didn't get to keep anything from the body. Less than three months later he meets a 22 year old Chicago native named Ernest Miller on the corner of north 27th street. Miller agrees to company Dahmer to his apartment for $50 and then is like, oh, you want to listen to my heart and stomach? Okay. Dahmer decides, 'mm, since I'm here I might as well try to suck your dick.' And Miller says, 'you know what, that's going to cost you extra.' So that's when Dahmer goes and grabs the drinks. He only had two sleeping pills to put in Miller's drink though. So he is out for a very short amount of time and when he wakes up suddenly in the middle of Dahmer doing stuff to him, Dahmer kills him by slashing his carotid artery and he does this with the same knife he uses to dissect the victims bodies. So it's a knife he really has taken time to like sharpen and make sure it's in the best possible form, which to be honest, is kind of a godsend in this type of a situation because I'd rather have something sharp nick my carotid and die quickly then try to have someone use like a very dull knife to do that. He bleeds to death within minutes, but not before Dahmer grabs his Polaroid camera and is like taking pictures of Miller dying and bleeding out. He puts Miller's body in the bathtub for dismemberment after he does the sex to it. While he is dismembering the rest of the body, he takes time to like kiss Miller's face and talk to him, which everything I read was really um, happy to point that out with this victim. But I'm pretty sure if you're going to do it to one victim, you probably do it to most victims. And let's be real. How many of us don't talk to random stuff when we're doing things? Like I talk to random stuff all the time, like, 'hey, cherry coke, how you doing? I'm going to put you in my mouth.' Um, which I am, but like, you know, I cannot be the only other person who does this and also isn't a serial killer. That's all I'm saying. He wraps Miller's heart, Miller's biceps, and parts of his legs in plastic bags and puts them in the fridge so he can eat them later. He boils the rest of the flesh and organs, and they turned into this jelly like substance because again he's using that Soilex and he wanted to keep the skeleton. So he rinses it off, puts the bones in this light bleach solution for 24 hours and then allows them to dry like, like you would with dishes, right. Um, and this is all stuff that his father had taught him to do - by the way. The severed head was initially placed in the refrigerator before being stripped of flesh and then painted and coated with an enamel, which is a smart move because at least it won't get as brittle as the other ones that he's had to discard at this point. He's learning. Three weeks after murdering Ernest Miller, on September 24th, Dahmer meets a 22 year old man named David. Thomas at the Grand Avenue Mall. It's a mall, but it's like weird because it's set up between several buildings and then there's like skywalks and like I, I was there like a decade ago going through the mall and being like, what the fuck is this place? It's weird. Anyway. It's not like Ye Grand Mall, okay? It's, it's a weird mall. Anyway, Dahmer persuades Thomas to come to the apartment for a few drinks and again with his MO of picking up people who are down on their luck or people who are sex workers. He offers money for nude photographs. Dahmer would later state that after giving Thomas a drink full of sedatives, he felt bad because he realized all of a sudden he wasn't attracted to Thomas, but he was still afraid to allow him to wake up in case he would have been angry about being drugged. So he decides to go through with strangling and dismembering. Since he wasn't attracted to Thomas, though, he intentionally doesn't keep body parts. He does take photographs throughout the dismemberment process and keeps them and honestly that's part of what led them to being able to identify this victim as being David Thomas. So, as creepy as it is that he took photographs - he didn't remember people's names, he probably didn't know many names - and these photographs at least allowed us to find the victim's families and let them know what had happened. I can't believe I'm saying I'm kind of grateful for these photographs. Jesus Christ. Um, okay. He doesn't kill anyone for like five months. He tries to bring a couple of guys back to his apartment during that time period. But like, you know, it just wasn't happening. So he takes all of that creative energy, you know, that you use when you do the same thing over and over again to dead bodies and starts planning the altar he wants in his apartment. And this is really interesting because it's got like different sets set ups. So he wanted this black shower curtain behind the altar, um, and was going to put that in front of a window. And then, um, I'll put a link in the show notes because this is wild. So on either side he's got skeletons that have been painted. And then there's a black table where he has the skulls that he's saved that have been painted. And then there's like one of those funky lights that has like several different bulb things coming down behind that in front of the window. And then he has like a little plaque above the window and a chair set up in front of the altar so that, you know, he could, uh, sit there and look at it. It's so creepy. He is also known to regularly complain of anxiety and depression to his probation officer throughout this time. And you know, talks a lot about being gay, being alone, not having a lot of money. And this is when he also starts talking about feeling suicidal. He was really careful if you think about it to select victims on the fringe of society. They were often itinerant or criminal or even criminal by association. They were children at times or even slightly older people, not too old, but still. And often he went after, men who were not white. Um, his first two victims were white. But I think the bulk of the rest of them are Black, Hispanic, Native American/Indigenous, and Asian. Like he picks people who are not white on a regular basis. And this actually led, once he's captured, to a lot of racial tension in Milwaukee, which is consistently battling with St Louis to be one the most segregated cities in the United States. Like whatever one is number one, the other one is either number two or three like it. They are consistently in the top three. Um, and just because it's 2019 doesn't mean that's changed a ton. I gotta tell Ya. In February of 1991, he observes a 17 year old named Curtis Straughter standing at a bus stop near Marquette University. He brings Straughter back to his apartment again with the idea of giving him money in exchange for nude photos. And he's also like, 'Hey, I'll pay you to do the sex.' Dahmer drugs and and strangles Straughter with a leather strap. Then dismembers him and keeps his skull, hands, and genitals. The head is put in the freezer along with several other heads at this point. On April 7th, he meets 19 year old Errol Lindsey who iss walking to get a key cut. Now Lindsey was straight, but Dahmer somehow gets him back to his apartment, drugs him, and this is where he starts his major experiment to try to zombify his victims because remember, he doesn't necessarily want them dead - and he later says this in interviews - but he wants them to not leave him. And what's the best way to get someone to not leave is to have complete control of them. And if somebody is in a Zombie like state, you can do that a lot easier then, uh, you can with just keeping them bound, especially in a safe way too. So, after being drugged, uh, Lindsey winds up with a hole in his skull - Dahmer drills a hole in and he pours hydrochloric acid right into Lindsay's brain. Lindsay wakes up, um, and says, 'I have a headache. What time is it?' He then collapses on the floor and, um, just keeps holding his head. At this point, Dahmer drugs him again and strangles him because he's like, well, this didn't work. He decapitates Lindsey, keeps his skull, flays the body, and actually places his skin in this solution of cold water and salt AKA like a brine for several weeks because he wanted to keep it. But of course that doesn't work. Um, so he tosses it eventually. At this point his apartment smells like awfulness and the other residents in the Oxford apartment building are continually like repeatedly complaining to management about foul smells, about falling objects, about hearing a chainsaw, etc. The manager Sopa Princewill contacts Dahmer in response to these complaints several times. Although Dahmer initially excuses the odors because he's like, 'aw, my freezer keeps breaking. And the, you know, the stuff inside got spoiled.' 'Oh my tropical fish just died. So they're kind of smelly and I haven't had a chance to like clean everything out,' et cetera. But we'll come back to his neighbors cause it will get wild. Anthony Hughes is a friend of Dahmer's and he's Deaf and mute. Um, so he can't hear and he can't speak. He communicates by signing with his hands and also by lip reading for people who don't know how to sign back to him. They are hanging out somewhere else when Dahmer's like, 'hey, you want to hang out at my house?' So they go back to the house, he drugs Hughes, drills a hole in a skull, and injects acid like he previously tried. But this time - and I'm not sure if it's because of the volume or the location of where he drilled - um, the injection winds up killing Hughes and Dahmer gets really sad about that. Like, he didn't want to kill his friend, he just wanted to keep him around and um, he gets really depressed. Like, I don't know... If you don't want to kill your friend, maybe don't do stuff that could kill your friend? That's all I'm saying. That's why I don't text and drive with friends in my car - only on my own. Um, he leaves Anthony's body to rot on his bedroom floor before dissolving it in acid several days later. And actually his body comes into play in this extremely close call I'm about to talk about. On the afternoon of May 26th in 1991, he meets a 14 year old kid on Wisconsin Avenue. The kid's name is Konerak and I cannot pronounce the last name because I am so white. Um, I'm going to try [failes miserably several times] Sinthasomphone. Um, I'm just going to keep calling him Konerak because I don't want to mess up his name several times. Um, he approaches Konerak and is like, 'Hey, I'll give you money for pictures.' And the kid's like, 'okay.' Um, actually the kid's really reluctant at first and then comes with him. He poses for two pictures in his underwear before Dahmer drugs him. Um, while he's drugged, he performs oral sex on this kid. And it's important to note this kid is actually the younger brother of the boy Dahmer molested in 1988 and was convicted of molesting after the kid had to go get his stomach pumped, um, from being drugged. And you know, the kid didn't know that Dahmer was that guy. He didn't remember. This is a couple years later. Um, but Dahmer also doesn't recognize kind of the familial resemblance. Um, it's not until quite a long ways later that they figure this out. But while Konerak is drugged, Dahmer drills a hole in his skull and injects hydrochloric acid right into the frontal lobe - o the front of your head. Before Konerak falls unconscious, Dahmer leads him into the bedroom where Anthony Hughes' body is sitting on the floor naked. And Dahmer says that he believed Konerak saw the body, but Konerak didn't react to it, which is probably because of a mixture of being really sedated and then also, I don't know, having acid in your brain. Soon, Konerak passes out. Dahmer drinks several beers while sitting there next to him and then is pretty sure that the experiment has failed again. He is really upset. So, now that he's out of alcohol, he decides he's going to go drink at a bar and then buy alcohol and come back and he's gone for a few hours. Konerak manages to not only wake up but to escape despite being injured and being incredibly out of it. Um, this kid was a bad ass. Dahmer's neighbor Sandra Smith calls police to report that there's an Asian boy running naked in the street and it's the early hours of the next day when Dahmer comes back to his apartment and he is greeted by Konerak sitting naked on the corner of 25th and state speaking in Lao - cause he he's Laotian - with three distressed, uh, young ish women standing near him. He approaches the trio and explains that Konerak - he uses a fake name by the way - was his friend and tries to get him back into the apartment, but the women are like, 'oh no, no, no, motherfucker. We called 911.' So, 2 officers show up - John Balcerzak and Joseph Gabrish. Dahmer is like really relaxed and he knows he's got to put on a show. So he tells the officers that Konerak who was 14 was his 19 year old boyfriend who had had too much to drink after they fought. And that he just acts like this a lot when he's drunk. The three women were like, 'Excuse the fuck out of me. Do you see that this kid is like actively bleeding from his ass and that he doesn't want to go anywhere with Dahmer? And like, this kid has been hurt.' The officers tell her to butt out, shut the hell up, and not to interfere in this "domestic situation." So the officers have a towel with them, they wrap Konerak up in it and bring him back to Dahmer's apartment. They do try to verify the claim that Dahmer and Konerak lovers. So Dahmer shows them like these pictures he'd just taken of the kid along with his neatly folded clothing - because if he was a victim, why would he fold his clothing, et cetera. The officers later report having noted a strange smell that kind of smelled like shit, um, inside the apartment. And clearly it was coming from Hughes' decomposing body. Dahmer stated that to investigate this, one of the officer's peeked his head around in the bedroom, but he clearly didn't take good look because he missed the body on the floor. The officers leave and tell Dahmer to take good care of Konerak. The thing is, had these officers done their due diligence and at least run a background check, um, like run Dahmer through their system? They would have seen that he was a convicted child molester and on probation. Um, and probably would have investigated this more deeply, especially since this kid is clearly a kid. Like I know it might be hard to tell whether someone's 14 or 19, but I think when you add the layer on that he's a convicted sex offender, that that gets less difficult. The cops leave and Dahmer's like, 'okay, time for round two.' He injects hydrochloric acid right into the frontal lobe again and um, kills Konerak. He takes the next day off of work to devote the entire day to dismembering the bodies of both Konerak and Hughes, and he keeps their skulls. Within a few days, there's an article that appears in the local paper about Konerak being missing and one of the women who had tried to protect him that night calls the police to tell them that like this was that kid. The police don't follow up with her at all. So we've had two spots right here where women - and probably honestly Black women - are saying like, 'Hey, this is this guy. This is what he's doing. Hello.' And police failed to investigate throughout this, this like giant murder period, right? Dahmer is able to maintain his job at Ambrosia Chocolate Factory. His friends and family weren't really suspicious even when they came to his house cause he would take care to really clean up before he let people come over. If he knew his family was coming, you know, he'd clean up, et cetera. The only thing that his father was suspicious of is, you know, Dahmer hasn't revealed that he's gay. By now, Lionel is like, 'yeah he gay - probably,' but they don't talk about it because toxic masculinity. To quell the neighbors, Dahmer by now has had a 57 gallon drum put in his apartment that he's filled with hydrochloric acid. So this way he's able to like dissolve bodies right away - very quickly - and has multiple ways of doing so, meaning less smell at this point. He also knows he needs to change things up a bit because that was really close call with Konerak. So he decides to take a Greyhound bus - cause he doesn't drive - to Chicago, which is about, well on a greyhound bus it's probably closer to three hours of a trip. You can make it in like an hour and a half depending on how fast you're going. That's all I'll say. On June 30th he meets a 20 year old named Matt Turner at the bus station. Turner is like, 'okay, I'll come with you to Milwaukee' because Dahmer has convinced him that he is a professional photographer and is going to have a photo shoot. At Dahmer's apartment, he drugs, strangles, and dismembers Turner, placing his head and internal organs in separate plastic bags in the freezer. Everything else was put into a vat of acid. Turner winds up not ever being reported missing. Five days later on July 5th, he lures a 23 year old - mm, I've seen his name either as Jeremy or Jeremiah. I'm going to go with Jeremiah - Jeremiah Weinberger from a Chicago bar to his apartment to spend the weekend with him. Before accepting the offer, Jeremiah asked a friend who he was at the bar with if the friend thought Dahmer was a safe person and that this would be okay. And the friend was like, 'okay, yeah, no, he seems really nice' - like after having a conversation. The two actually wind up having a really nice couple of days, um, until Weinberger's like, 'hey, I really got to go home. Like I have to go to work and shit.' And of course that's the part Dahmer hates. So he drugs Weinberger after requesting one last drink together. He twice injects boiling water into Weinberger's skull. The first time it didn't seem to work at all and Weinberger wakes up seemingly okay. Dahmer drugs him a second time and does the second injection that sends him into a coma and he actually dies 2 days later. During this kind of waiting period. Dahmer's like, 'okay, I'll go to work. Like, it's fine.' Even after that close call, which I think is brazen. Um, and he comes home after a shift to discover Weinberger dead. The body is dismembered and dissolved an acid, but the head is added to the growing collection in the freezer. The friend who greenlit Weinberger's visit to Dahmer's place later commit suicide because he feels hella guilty. I know what you're thinking right now. Uh, with all of these heads and body parts in the freezer, Dahmer was running outta room, right? He was. Like, honestly, he had no room for real food in his fridge or his freezer. Um, that really didn't stop him. On July 15th, he meets 24 year old Oliver Lacy at the corner of 27th and Kilburn. Lacy was an aspiring body builder and had just moved to Milwaukee from Illinois to live with his girlfriend and their kid. And Dahmer was like, 'Ooh, I like the muscle boys.' So, again, the proposition of posing nude and Lacy agrees. He goes back to Dahmer's apartment and they do some sexy times before Dahmer drugs him. Dahmer really wanted to spend as much time as possible with Lacy while Lacy was alive. So he tries to render Lacy unconscious with chloroform, which does not work. He has to strangle Lacy. And then, um, he has sex with the corpse before dismembering him. He placed Lacy's head and heart in the refrigerator and his skeleton in the freezer. And he had asked for like a days absence during all of this from work, which was granted, but then he was suspended because he kept missing work, right? And then his performance was getting shit. And on the 19th, he actually gets word that he's fired. He doesn't get to come to work anymore and he's distraught, he's pissed. And he goes to bar and approaches 25 year old father of three, Joseph Bradehoft. Like many other victims, he promised cash in exchange for nude photos. Bradehoft was strangled and left laying on Dahmer's bed covered with a sheet for two days. And on the 21st he removes the sheets to find Bradehoft's head covered in maggots. It's gross. He decapitates the body then cleans the head and places it in the refrigerator - which like, brah, that just had maggots - like, why? He later acidifies Bradehoft's torso along with those of the other two victims he killed within the previous month - so along with Lacy's body and Weinberg's. So that's kind of the end of his lucky streak. On July 22nd, 1991, he approaches three men with an offer of $100 to accompany him to his apartment to pose nude for photographs again. Um, but he throws in like, 'Hey, I've got a bunch of beer we can drink and we could just hang out.' Out of the trio, one of them agrees to come to the apartment and that's 32 year old Tracy Edwards. The other two agree to come party later, but Dahmer gives them the wrong address so they don't interrupt his fun. Upon entering Dahmer's apartment, Edwards notices it smells and also sees the acid on the floor. And he asks about it and Dahmer's like, 'Oh yeah, like I do Xyz for work. I use those to clean bricks.' Dahmer keeps pressuring Edwards to get naked and drink a spiked drink and he quickly changes from the sweet talker Dahmer from the bar to very pushy and angry. Edward's decides he probably should leave, and Dahmer distracts him and put a handcuff on his wrist. By the time Edwards is like, 'wait, what's happening?' Um, Dahmer brings Edwards to the bedroom to pose for nude pictures. While inside the bedroom, Edwards notes that there's nude male posters on the wall and that there is a video tape of The Exorcist III playing. This was Dahmer's favorite movie at the time and especially during those last couple of weeks - he got increasingly obsessed with it for some reason, nobody knows. Edwards also notes that 57 gallon drum in the corner that smells. Dahmer brandishes a knife and informs Edwards he intends to take nude photos of him. So Edwards unbuttons his shirt and says he would allow him to do that as long as he takes off the handcuffs and puts the knife away. In response to the promise, Dahmer simply just turns his attention towards the TV. Edwards sees Dahmer rocking back and forth and chanting before turning his attention back to Edwards. He places his head on Edwards' chest, listens to his heartbeat, and then with the knife pressed up towards his neck says that he intends to eat Edwards' heart. Edwards repeatedly says, 'you know, I'm your friend. I'm not going to go away. I promise. Like you don't have to worry, you don't need to attack me.' In his head, Edwards had already decided he was going to have to jump from a window or bolt through the unlocked front door at the next opportunity he had. Edwards says he needs to go to the bathroom and then he asks if they could sit with a beer in the living room because that's where the air conditioning unit was. And Dahmer agrees. So the pair walk to the living room. As soon as Edwards is done in the potty, inside the living room, Edwards waits until he observes that Dahmer has a momentary lapse of concentration. And then he asks to use the bathroom again. So Edwards gets up from the couch, saw that Dahmer was not holding onto the handcuffs, and he turns & punches Dahmer in the face - which knocked him off balance - and Edwards bolts for the front door. By about 1130 - and this is on July 22nd - he has flagged down 2 Milwaukee police officers at the corner of North 25th Street. Um, it took a while for them to understand this was not a domestic thing, but they did notice that he had handcuffs on his wrist. Um, and Edwards explains to them that a "freak," that's what he said, had placed the handcuffs on him and asked if the police could remove them. The police officers try but their keys failed to fit that brand. So Edwards, um, agrees to show the officers where this apartment was that he just spent, you know, several hours and they go. Dahmer invites the three people inside and acknowledges that yeah, he did put handcuffs on Edwards, but he says nothing about why - not a thing. And normally he's so quick with those explanations. At this point, Edwards also tells the officers Dahmer had brandished a very large knife and that this had happened in the bedroom. Dahmer says nothing about that. And he tells one of the officers that the key to the handcuffs was in his bedside dresser in the bedroom. So that officer goes to enter the bedroom. Dahmer tries to kind of block him to get the key himself. And the second officer tells him to back the fuck off. In the bedroom, [Officer] Muller notices that there is indeed a large knife beneath the bed. He also sees an open drawer which, upon closer inspection, contains tons of Polaroid pictures... Not only of naked dudes, but also of, like, the dismemberment process. He notes that the decor in the photos is the same as the apartment that they are in right now. He walks in the living room and shows them to his partner Robert Rauth and says, uh, these are real. When Dahmer sees that Muller's holding several of the Polaroids, he starts fisticuffs with the officers to try to resist arrest. They quickly overpower him, cuff his hands behind his back, and call a second squad car for backup. At this point, Muller is, um, you know, looking around, doing more investigating and opens the refrigerator to reveal the freshly severed head of a black man sitting on the bottom shelf. He's later recalls that he heard someone screaming before realizing that it was him. Like he was screaming himself. Dahmer is pinned on the floor by Rauth and he turns his head towards the officers and mutters the words "for what I did, I should be dead." Uh, yeah. Well, Edwards is deemed a hero. The publicity also is a negative thing for him. It helps the state of Mississippi catch up with him. They had a warrant out for his arrest due to sexually assaulting a 14 year old girl. Um, at least allegedly. He's arrested and charged with a crime, but I can't find anything about the outcome. I tried. By 2011, he is back in Milwaukee. He is homeless and he gets into a fight with two other homeless men, one of whom falls off of a bridge that they are on and drowns. Edwards winds up with time in prison and probation for, um, like aiding and abetting because - Well, one of the things that I saw said the guy just fell off. The other thing that I saw said the other guy pushed him off and then Edwards stayed quiet. And so that's why he got charged. I don't know. I don't know. But that shit's gone down. Back to Dahmer in 1991. A more detailed search at the apartment conducted by the Criminal Investigation Bureau reveals a total of four severed heads in Dahmer's kitchen. There are seven skulls - some painted, some bleached - in his bedroom and inside a closet. They discover collected blood drippings upon a tray at the bottom of Dahmer's fridge because apparently motherfucker does not clean that shit out. They also find 2 human hearts, part of an arm muscle, and those are all wrapped inside plastic bags on the shelves. In Dahmer's freezer, they discover an entire torso - plus a bag of human organs and flesh is stuck to the ice at the bottom of the freezer. [humorous wretching noises] They also discovered two skeletons, a pair of severed hands, 2 severed and preserved penises, a mummified scalp, and in the 57 gallon drum, three further dismembered torsos dissolving in the acidic solution. Um, there winds up being a total of 74 Polaroid photos that detailed dismemberment and sexual stuff. The chief medical examiner later states that it was more like dismantling someone's museum than an actual crime scene. Beginning in the early hours of July 23rd, Dahmer is questioned by detectives Patrick Kennedy and Patrick Murphy as to the murders he committed and the evidence found at his apartment. Over the following two weeks, the detectives conduct numerous interviews with Dahmer which, when combine,d wind up equaling to about 60 hours of face to face time with this motherfucker. He had waived his right to have a lawyer present and said he wanted to confess because he had "created this horror and it only makes sense. I do everything to put an end to it." He readily admits to having murdered 16 men in Wisconsin since 1987 and Steven Hicks back in Ohio in 1978. The detectives, uh, wind up being floored and disgusted because Dahmer's so matter of fact about all of this. He readily admits to performing necrophilia with several of his victims' bodies including performing sexual acts with their viscera as he dismembers their bodies in the bathtub. Now, um, what this means I have sadly learned is that he, you know... In the process of dismemberment, he cuts a hole, say like in the dude's belly button. And especially if the body is still a little warm, your body retains the most warmth in your core. I mean, you can tell if you go outside when it's cold, like your arms get cold, your legs get cold, but your core usually stays warmer because it has to cause you have like your heart and shit. Okay. So again, he, let's say he cuts a dude in the belly button and the body's kind of warm and that's a hole for things to go in... Yeah, it's gross. Uh, it's so gross. Mm. He noted that a lot of blood pooled inside his victims chests after death. So he usually would remove their internal organs first and then he'd suspend the torso. So all the blood drained into the bathroom. He then would dice any organs he didn't want to keep and then pull flesh off the body. Bones that he wanted to dispose of we're pulverized or, um, acidified with Soliex, and bleach solutions were used to aid in the preservation of skeletons and skulls that he wanted keep. He confessed to having consumed hearts, livers, biceps, and portions of thighs of several victims that he'd killed within the last year describing the increase in his rate of killings in the two months prior to his arrest. He's stated he'd been completely swept along and added. "It was an incessant and never ending desire to be with someone at whatever cost. Someone good looking, really nice looking. It just filled my thoughts all day long." This is, uh, I don't know why this is so wild to me. I mean, I do because it's a wild case, but it's, it feels so disturbing. When asked why he had preserved seven skulls and the entire skeletons of two victims, he shared about his private altar that he wanted to make. The display of skulls was to be adorned at each side with the complete skeletons of Ernest Miller and Oliver Lacy. The 4 severed heads in the kitchen we're going to be removed to all flesh and used on the altar and he still needed one more victim to complete the skull number that he wanted on this altar. Incense sticks we're going to be placed at the end - each end of this table above which he was going to put a large blue lamp with extending blue globe lights. It those lights that are like an octopus thing, right? So you've got the stand and then there's several different arms with the, with these blue globe lights. And this is, again, all to be placed in front of a window that had been covered with a black opaque shower curtain. And then he was going to sit in front of it in a black leather chair. In a November 18th, 1991 interview, they asked who the altar was dedicated to and he said "myself. It's a place I could feel at home." He further described it as kind of a place for meditation where he felt he could draw power from, and he felt that if they had arrested him six months later, that they would have already seen the altar - that it would be complete which, at the rate he was going, I could see it. Um, I don't know if the whole thing would be complete, but he had at least have all the components he wanted. He also - it's interesting - he explained that things he does to the bodies like preserving certain parts, taking souvenirs in the form of body parts, et cetera. Um, the photos, whatever. All of that was a way of remembering. And this is, this part's a quote, "remembering their appearance, their physical beauty. I also wanted to keep - if I couldn't keep them here with me whole, at least I felt I could keep their skeletons." On July 25th, 1991, he is charged with four counts of murder and by August 22nd, he is charged with a further 11 counts in the state of Wisconsin. Again, brings the grand total up to 15. on September 14th, investigators in Ohio have like, by this time they have gone back to his childhood home and explored the woods right there and found a shit ton of bone fragments. They formally identify two mplars and a Vertebra with x ray records of Steven Hicks and he's charged by authorities in Ohio with Steven's murder. He winds up not being charged with the attempted murder of Tracy Edwards or with the murder of Steven Tuomi. Now for Tuomi, it was because the Milwaukee County district attorney only wanted to bring charges where there could be no reasonable doubt. And since Dahmer didn't actually have a memory of killing Tuomi, um, and there was like no physical evidence of it, they didn't feel like they had enough to proceed - And that including that within this larger, um, number of charges could actually hinder the ability for him to be charged successfully and like convicted. At a scheduled preliminary hearing on January 13th, 1992 he pleads guilty but insane to 15 counts of murder. His trial begins on January 30th, 1992 - the day my sister was born. I spent the day like in the hospital holding her while she slept after she was born. While she was getting pushed out, like watching The Jungle Book. Um, I dunno, for me, it was a great day. He was tried in Milwaukee for those 15 counts before Judge Laurence Gram. By pleading guilty and on the 13th, he had waived his rights to that initial trial to establish guilt, um, something that is at least required by Wisconsin law. The issue debated by opposing attorneys then is whether or not he was sane. The prosecution says that any disorders he did have clearly did not, um, deprive him of the ability to appreciate how wrong his actions were - and/or I guess that they wouldn't have deprived him of the ability to control his impulses. And the defense were like, "Nah." I mean, basically their experts argued thought he was insane due to his necrophilic drive. And one of their experts, Dr Fred Berlin, testifies that Dahmer's unable to conform his conduct at the time he committed crimes because he was suffering from necrophilia, which is also known as paraphilia. Dr. Judith Becker, who is a professor of psychiatry and psychology, was their second witness, who also, you know, comes at them with that diagnosis. And then forensic psychiatrist, Dr Karl Walstrom not only diagnosis Dahmer with that, but throws in borderline personality disorder, schizotypal personality disorder, alcohol dependence, and a psychotic disorder. All of that is a lot. But I also want us to step back and take a look at - are there people with BPD, borderline personality disorder that don't kill people? Oh yeah. Are there people who have schizophrenia or any similar disorder and don't kill people? Like all of them. Um, what about people who are dependent on alcohol? Oh, good amount of them don't kill people unless they're driving. I just want us to take a look at that because, yes, you could have those things, but those things do not drive someone to kill. Having a mental illness, having a chronic illness, having a disability, those things do not make it more likely for you to commit crimes. In fact, they actually make it more likely for you to be a victim of crimes. Um, and depending on your diagnosis, that can be anywhere from up to like two times more likely, all the way up to like 10 times more likely then, you know, the average mentally abled person. So I just wanna throw that out there. There will be links in the show notes for ya'll to educate yourself further on that if that's something you're into. This is the social justice corner for the week. Having a chronic illness, disability or mental health issue does not make you a murderer. Thank you for coming to my tedtalk. Okay. Back to this, right. The prosecution is like, "no, he's not insane." Um, one of their experts, forensic psychiatrists, Dr Philip Resnick testifies that, yeah, Dahmer likes to do the sex to dead people, but it's not a primary condition because he actually prefers live sexual partners - which is why he was trying to zombify people, right? He doesn't want them dead. He just wants him to do exactly what he wants them to do. He wants control. And so it's not true necrophilia. Another one of their experts, Dr Fred Fosdel says that he believes Dahmer was without mental disease or defect of the time he committed these murders. He says Dahmer is calculating and cunning, able to differentiate between right and wrong, and definitely able to control his own actions. He does believe necrophilia is something Dahmer deals with, but also says he's not like a sadist. He's not necessarily, um, you know, going out with this need to harm people. Um, it's essentially derived from - I'm on a wiki spiral. It's derived from the Marquis de Sade. So sadists are people who derive pleasure if they, or someone else is undergoing pain. And it can actually be a part of personality disorders, which I mean, again, we're going to take a look at and say, hmm, does it make it, does it make you a terrible person? If you have a personality disorder? No. Does it mean you're going to do bad things? No. Anyway, um, the final witness for the prosecution is forensic psychiatrist Park Dietz, and um, he begins his testimony on February 12th. He says, the Dahmer's completely sane. Um, because you know, he's gone to great lengths to be alone with his victims. He's gone to great lengths to have no witnesses. There's ample evidence that he was really prepared. These crimes were not impulsive, um, and all of that. Right? So he believes, too, that Dahmer's alcohol dependence before committing murder is something that's significant. And he says, if he had a compulsion to kill, he would not have to drink alcohol. He had to drink alcohol to overcome his inhibition to do the crime, which he would rather not do. I think that's really important. He also notes the Dahmer strongly identifies with evil and corrupt characters from The Exorcist III - which we already know he's obsessed with - and also Return of the Jedi. He also really identified with the power that these evil corrupt characters had. He saw himself on a similar level. Dahmer would occasionally like wash his favorite scenes from these movies before he went out and looked for a victim and really took power from them, which is creepy. It's creepy. Don't turn my Star Wars into your creepy stuff. I know this was before me, but don't do it - well, not before me, like before I was super obsessed with Star Wars. Given the fact that the majority of Dahmer's victims were African American. Um, there were, like I mentioned, some big racial tensions. Um, it got to the point where we were having a number of, um, you know, racial justice leaders coming in to lead marches, give talks, et cetera. Strict security precautions were taken around the trial. So there was an eight foot barrier of bulletproof glass between Dahmer and other people. Um, one of the things that also pissed off people was there was only one Black person on the jury, which like, I don't know, I'm sorry, but if a lot of this, a lot of what this person has done is negatively affected the Black community locally, you should have more than one Black person on the jury. Also like one Black person on a jury in Milwaukee is not, um, it does not represent a jury of your peers. Like I'm just going to be honest. Like it's just like in everywhere else. You wouldn't just have one Black person on a jury. It's, it makes me mad. Anyway. Um, and then another thing to note is that Lionel Dahmer, Jeffrey's Dad and his second wife, um, attended the trial throughout. Two court appointed mental health professionals both independently testifyed - forensic scientist George Palermo and clinical psychologist Samuel Friedman. Palermo thinks that the murders were result of pent up aggression the Dahmer had within himself. He wanted to kill these men cause he thought they were attractive. And so like he was trying to kill what he hated in himself and also thinks that Dahmer's a sexual sadist who has antisocial personality disorder but is sane. It's amazing how many different personality disorders they're going to try to diagnose Dahmer with - amazing. Um, Friedman testifies that it was more of a longing for companionship that caused him to kill. He says Dahmer's not psychotic, speaks kindly of Dahmer. Um, talks about how he's amiable, pleasant to be with. Nice, funny, handsome, (I don't think so) charming, et cetera. He diagnoses Dahmer with a personality disorder not otherwise specified, featuring borderline, obsessive-compulsive, and sadistic traits. I will say out of all of the diagnoses, um, that one may feel like it fits the most. Um, I'm not a psychologist, I'm not a mental health professional, but I do think that it is important to note when a personality disorder or any other, you know, mental illness has certain traits. So maybe it's just that like, I like how it's laid out. I don't know. I don't know these things. It just feels somehow a better fit than some of the others. Perhaps it also includes because it includes the obsessive compulsive trait. I don't know. Anyway, the trial lasted two weeks. On February 14th, both lawyers give their closing arguments. They speak for like two hours. The defense attorney Gerald Boyle goes first and keeps referring to the mental health professionals - just about everyone said he had some sort of mental health issue. And, um, one of the big sticking points, and it's been quoted in a lot of different things, is that he says that Dahmer's compulsive killings had been a result of "a sickness he discovered, not chose." He keeps painting Dahmer as desperately lonely, profoundly sick, out of control. Um, and you know, I can see where that could sway some people on the jury. After that, Michael Mccann delivers his closing argument for the prosecution. He describes Dahmer as sane, in full control. He simply strove to to avoid detection. He argued that that first murder in Milwaukee - again because this is for all the Milwaukee/Wisconsin crimes - that it was committed hostility and anger and resentment and frustration and hatred and all these big negative feelings and that each victim "died merely to afford Dahmer a period of sexual pleasure." He further argued that by pleading guilty but insane to the charges, Dahmer was trying to avoid accountability or responsibility for his actions. The next day, February 15th, the court reconvenes to hear the verdict. Dahmer was ruled to be sane - not suffering from a mental disorder at the time of each of these murders - although in each count, two of the 12 jurors signified their dissent. On the first two counts, Dom Dahmer was sentenced to life imprisonment plus 10 years with the remaining 13 carrying a mandatory sentence of life imprisonment plus 70 years. The death penalty was not an option because, we in the great state of Wisconsin had that abolished in 1853. Dahmer addressed the court later on and he said, Your Honor, it is over now. This has never been a case of trying to get free. I didn't ever want freedom. Frankly, I wanted death for myself. This was a case to tell the world that I did what I did not for reasons of hate - I hated no one. I knew I was sick of evil or both - now I believe I was sick. The doctors have told me about my sickness and now I have some peace... I take all the blame for what I did... I should have stayed with God,” he said. “I tried and I failed, and created a holocaust." [audibly cringing] We're going to get back to that statement in a second. I just want to finish this part. In addition to expressing remorse for victims and their families, he expressed remorse for causing two policemen to lose their jobs - the policemen that failed to rescue Konerak. He said, "I hope and pray that they get their jobs back because I know they did their best and I just plain fooled them." In both of these statements we see his cockiness, right? "I've created a holocaust." Holocaust is such a big grandiose genocidal act, which is not what he did. And all of these poor cops, I just fooled them. It's not their fault, I'm just that good. Even in this statement, he is reasserting his control of these situations and reasserting the fact that he is better than everyone else in that room. And honestly he's probably doing it with a boner. Let's be honest. People like this thrive and get thrills out of having power over other people. I mean, it's what they do, right? Of course, the statement really wasn't consoling and definitely wasn't convincing. There were a number of powerful impact statements from family members that were read. And, um, so far I've only found one video that puts together a lot of snippets of, um, some of those statements, but I'll put that link to that video in the show notes. Um, there's a really, it's really important I think, to read them, to remember that this is not just like, Ooh, creepy story, but look, this case affected so many more lives than just - 'just' - these 17 people that Jeffrey killed and then his own family, right? It's these people's families, these people's friends. It's Weinberger's friend who commits suicide, right? Because of saying that Dahmer seemed like he was okay. Um, all of these different people struggling with the actions of this man. One of the most impactful victim statements is at the very end of that video Um, so please watch it because I think that's important. Upon hearing of Dahmer's sentencing, his father and his stepmother request to be allowed a 10 minute private meeting with him before he's transferred to the Columbia Correctional Institution in Portage to begin his sentence. The request is granted and they exchange hugs, um, and well wishes before Dahmer is escorted to begin his sentence. Three months after that conviction, he's extradited to Ohio to be tried for the murder of Steven Hicks. It's really just a formality at this point because, again, he has confessed. So the court hearing lasts just 45 minutes. He again pleads guilty and he's sentenced to a 16th term of life imprisonment on May 1st, 1992. After that, he has transferred back to the Columbia Correctional Institution in Portage, Wisconsin. Um, Portage is in again, Columbia County - it's the Columbia correctional facility, right? It is technically part of the Madison metropolitan area, but to be honest, I don't know that I would consider it that. Um, it is really... I mean, I guess? It's north of Madison and just to the east of Wisconsin Dells, so it makes sense to lump it in with Madison, but it's about a 45 minute drive. Like, it is not necessarily close, but I guess that's Wisconsin for ya, right? Hooray! For the first year of his incarceration, Dahmer is placed in solitary confinement. They were worried about his safety should he come into contact with fellow inmates. And we're talking like some of the worst people are in this prison. Right? You've got other serial killers, you've got other, um, rapists, other molesters, and they all absolutely despise this man. I think there's something to be said with that. I don't know what, but... While Dahmer is isolated, he does have a television and access to books, so he's probably blasting like Exorcist III and reading all the Exorcist novels while he's holed up in his cell for a year. After that - and with his consent - he is transferred to a less secure unit after a year. Um, and then he is assigned like a two hour daily work detail, cleaning the toilets. He was actually really happy to get out of solitary because he felt his intrusive, disturbing thoughts were way more harmful than anything anyone else could do to him. He also didn't give a fuck if he lived or died. He had regular phone calls with his family. His father actually visited a lot, making the 11 hour drive from his home in Ohio. He really wanted to understand why Jeffrey committed these crimes, um. To that end, you know, he writes a book, he does a lot of interviews with Jeffrey. He tries to work to figure out the puzzle pieces that, you know, what, what was that last piece that slid into place that caused Jeffrey to really go from very excited, exuberant kid he'd been before that hernia surgery in his youth, right, to where he is now. Shortly after completing his lengthy confessions in 1991 he [Dahmer} had requested that he be given a Bible. And from then on he really devoted himself to being a Christian and you know, use the phrase 'born again.' And his father also like urged him to read a bunch of creationist bullshit. His father - Um, there is an interview I watched earlier, I'm sure it's in the links, but um, with Stone Phillips, and Stone Phillips asks Lionel what um, Lionel would have done had Jeffrey come out as gay, you know, without killing everyone. And Lionel said that he was - and this is paraphrasing, right? - he basically would have made him read the Bible and like try to do something to 'fix him' AKA probably send him off to conversion therapy camp. Which is terrifying. And if you don't know about conversion therapy camps, y'all - whoooo - I'm going to put a link in the shownotes - a couple lins for you to checkout. Um, one of which is a great episode of the podcast True Crime Obsessed (which I'm obsessed with). Um, I think that's the one called Jesus Camp. I mean, whatever one I put in the show notes is it, but if you've listened, you probably know which one I'm talking about. In May, 1994 Dahmer is baptized in the prison whirlpool by Roy Ratcliffe, who is a minister in the Church of Christ and a graduate of Oklahoma Christian University. He visits Dahmer on a weekly basis until Dahmer dies. And they regularly discuss things like death and whether or not Dahmer was sinning against God by continuing to live. And that's Dahmer bringing this up. in July, 1994, a fellow inmate Osvaldo Durruthy attempts to slash Dahmer's throat with a razor embedded in a toothbrush. Um, and it was right after Dahmer was coming back from Roy's weekly church service in the prison chapel. Dahmer gets, you know, some superficial wounds but doesn't wind up seriously hurt. They had a conversation and Dahmer's family said, you know, he'd been ready to die already and was ready to accept whatever punishments he might endure in prison. His mom, um, also retained regular contact with him at least over the phone, um, in contrast to like his dad and step mom coming to visit every so often. But prior to, um, Dahmer's arrest, he hadn't seen his mom since Christmas of 1983. Um, but now at this point he's talking to her on a weekly basis over the phone. And whenever she would express concerns about his wellbeing, he would say, 'you know, um, don't worry. Whatever happens, it'll be fine.' And this one's a direct quote: "It doesn't matter, Mom. I don't care if something happens to me." In a 1994 interview with Stone Philips - Okay, so this is the one I was just watching. It was on Dateline - Dahmer had stated that "If a person doesn't think that there is a God to be accountable to, then what's the point of trying to modify your behavior to keep it within acceptable ranges? That's how I thought anyway." So before he'd become, you know, Super Goddy, right? He didn't think there was any higher power and so he didn't think it mattered what his actions were. This is essentially what he's saying there. So now that he's born again, he realizes the error of his ways and all that good shit. Um, and supposedly wouldn't do this again. Supposedly. On the morning of November 28th, 1994 Dahmer left his cell to conduct his assigned work detail in the toilets. I just, I like the idea of Dahmer having to work in the shitter. Oh, I like it so much. Um, accompanying him were 2 fellow inmates, Jesse Anderson and Christopher Scarver. The trio wound up being left unsupervised in the prison gym, like shower, toilet area for approximately 20 minutes. And, at 8:10 AM, Dahmer is discovered on the floor of the bathrooms, suffering from extreme head and facial wounds. He had been severely bludgeoned in the head and face with a metal bar. His head had also been repeatedly struck against the wall - shit. Although he was still alive and then and then was quickly rushed to a nearby hospital, he died within an hour. Anderson had also been beaten with the same instrument and died two days later from his wounds. Scarver who had already been serving a life sentence for murder committed in 1990, um, comes clean. He tells authorities he attacked Dahmer first with the metal bar as Dahmer was cleaning a staff locker room before attacking Anderson as Anderson cleaned an inmate locker room. Um, they were in, you know, kind of separate areas, which is weird to me that they were still left on supervised - at all. According to Scarver, Dahmer did not yell or make any noise when he was attacked. He had been adamant at the time he had not planned the attacks in advance. He did later divulge to investigators that he concealed the 20 inch iron bar to kill both men in his clothing shortly before the killings, though. There were questions about how involved the prison staff might have been in these murders. Surprise. Scarver hadn't been on toilet detail until literally that morning. He completely loathed Dahmer. He carried around a newspaper clipping about Dahmer's crimes and just completely hated him. Additionally, it's highly irregular for guards to leave inmates alone together at a maximum security prison like Columbia. Hmm. Weird, isn't it? In 2015 Scarver, speaks to the New York post about his reasons for killing Dahmer. He alleged that he was disturbed not only by Dahmer's crimes, but by a habit of Dahmer, um, where he would take prison food and make it look like severed limbs and then squirt ketchup all over the place to look like blood. This fits very much in with the shit that he pulled as a kid, right? Um, and then he would like taunt and antagonize people. So that was part of the reasoning. And he also alleged that both Dahmer and Anderson had, um, taunted him during work detail while they were in completely different spots. He said he confronted Dahmer about his crimes and Dahmer seemed to be unrepentant and that's when he beat him to death. He also claimed the prison guards allowed the murders to happen and that's why they left him alone with these guys. One more thing about the death that puzzles me and many other people is that Dahmer was in really good physical shape. I mean, what do you do in prison? You work out like that's what you do - and I guess make jokes with your food. Um, he could easily have fought back. I mean, a metal bar is no joke, but like he could have fought back and Scarver says he didn't, and his wounds say he didn't. That just leads me back to this whole idea where he's shared his thoughts consistently from his teens even about being suicidal, about not deserving to live, and about questioning if living spits in the face of God. And it, it feels like he wanted it. Um, one of the things that I watched was talking about how, as a born again Christian, he knows that suicide is a no-no, but then if someone else killed you, that's not suicide and you don't necessarily have to fight back. Like I dunno. I thought that was an interesting thought. In Dahmer's will, he asked that there be no services conducted. And he stated he wanted to be cremated. And by September, 1995, he was, and his ashes were split between his parents. His estate was awarded to the families of 11 of his victims who had sued for damages. In 1996, Thomas Jacobson, a lawyer that represents eight of the families, announced that they were planning an auction of his estate. Although victims' relatives stated that the motivation wasn't greed, 'eople were like, oh my God, you're so greedy. Like, dude, I don't know, especially for the people who had kids - at this point, they've gone without, um, you know, the income that parent would have had. I don't know. It's not greed to ask for any sort of reparations or monetary or property payment. I would say like for wrongdoings that you've been through. I think honestly like early nineties peoples weren't there yet in the mindset there was not enough Judge Judy {laughs] I hate that bitch. She's an awful human being. So just FYI. A civic group, Milwaukee Civic Pride was quickly established in an effort to raise funds to purchase and destroy Dahmer's positions. They pledged a little over $400,000 including $100,000 gift by a Milwaukee real estate developer for the purchase of Dahmer's estate. Five of the eight families agree to the terms and Dahmer's possessions were subsequently destroyed and buried in an undisclosed landfill in Illinois. Oh my God. I accidentally scrolled like way up. That was terrifying. On August 5th, 1991 a candlelight vigil to celebrate and heal the Milwaukee community was put on and over 400 people attended. So it was really well attended. There were community leaders, gay rights activist, family members, and they really wanted it to be a spot for people to share their feelings of anger and pain and frustration. And it worked. You know, they got out those feels. And I think it did bring the community closer together, although it also definitely pointed out - like this whole shenanigan right pointed out the lack of fucks the police gave about queer people and especially queer people of color. That's still going on. And the recent serial killings in Toronto are a, uh, good way to say that this, uh, It's not a thing of the past. I'll put a link to that too. I'm going to put a link to everything. The Oxford apartments where Dahmer had killed 12 of his victims were demolished in November of [1992]. The site is a vacant lot still. Um, there've been like these thoughts about like, oh, how do we, how do we fix this piece of land? Do we build a memorial garden or a park or a playground or new housing? And it just never happens. Which honestly, from a ghost perspective, pretty glad about. Lionel released a book in 1994 called A Father's Story where he explores Jeffrey's life and tries to examine what happened. He also talks about their similarities. It's pretty interesting, like I watched a snippet of him reading some, and it was interesting. I think we all have some issues about having control over things. But Lionel tended to blame himself and then also his wife who had been on some medications during like her pregnancy with Jeffrey, that Lionel's pretty sure caused Jeffrey to be a serial killer. I don't think that's how it works, dude. In fact, I'm like 99.999999 to the ninth percent sure that's not how it works. Jeffrey's younger brother - cause remember he has a younger brother - David, he changed his last name. He lives in anonymity. He's not doing any fucking interviews and shit. He's not having it and honestly good for him cause fucking bullshit. I wouldn't want my sister to have to deal with that. I will say it's interesting. Um, there is an odd amount of pride that Wisconsinites seem to feel talking about Dahmer and it's weird. Um, there's an episode of the Netflix show Dark Tourist where he visits spots in the United States and one of the tours they go on is The Cream City Cannibal Tour and it is so disturbing. They make a lot of jokes, which like, okay, I'd probably laugh at the jokes, but then they have like some jump scares along the tour route and stuff? And that just feels wrong. I mean, the jokes are probably a bit much too, if we're honest, but like jump scares? it's wrong. Um, and I mean that tour had been shut down for a time to get it's shit back together before it started to back up. So there's some shit. Um, you know, the other thing is that there's just so much incredibly wrong when we have tours that are light hearted and also only exists to cash in and make light of what happened? And I would say, especially when those tours tend to attract white women. You know, the, the bulk of the audience on this Dar

Mike Crandall and I discuss true Motivational Management (Audiobook). None of the ra-ra crap you read about or have to suffer at sales kick-offs when some snake oil salesman tries to get you pumped up and within days you are back to performing like you always have. This is the stuff of champions Motivation comes from within every person. It is every manager's job to uncover it, stoke it and direct it to ensure that a salesperson's personal goals are aligned with their corporate goals in order to get the best out of them AND serve the business. Both Marcus and Mike have a deep interest in what drives people to behave in the ways that they do and they share an interest in psychological models proposed by Transactional Analysis. We discuss the difference between internal and external motivation, the impact of culture on motivation, how managers can apply strengths to maximise performance and developing resilience. Mike introduces the BAT model for which Sandler is famous - Behaviour, Attitude, Technique - as a means of balancing a manager's focus on all the elements that matter to drive peak performance in salespeople. And we explore how to drive top performance from your channel using the principles Mike wrote about in Motivational Management (Kindle) Channel sales management is the toughest job there is in sales, bar none. Few do it well. Those that do, have mastered the principles contained in Mike's book. We give some cracking book recommendations. Listen to find out what they are. Please like, comment and share this podcast to someone you know will find it helpful.   Mike Crandall is a Consultant, Coach, Trainer, Speaker, and Author focused on the Subconscious Psychology of Human Interaction and Motivation. He is brought in by Business Owners and Executives to work on the Behaviours, Attitudes, Techniques, and Guts needed to be more Successful in Business Improvement, Sales / Revenue Growth, and Employee Development. His firm specialises in helping identify the Blind Spots and Obstacles that are holding you back and then implementing Systems, Behaviours, and Guts to become more Successful. Clients ultimately develop new Habits that lead to Proactive Growth Professionally and Personally. He is based in Oklahoma City, OK and serves Visionary clients across the United States. Mike earned a MBA in Leadership and Organizational Development from Oklahoma Christian University and a BS at the University of Nebraska. He is the author of the Best-Selling Book – Motivational Management the Sandler Way He is a contributing writer and columnist for several publications including The Business Times of Edmond, The Oklahoman, News OK, and The Edmond Sun. Mike is active in The Oklahoma Professional Sales Association; The National Speakers Association; The Oklahoma Business Ethics Consortium; The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce; The Northwest Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce; and The Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, he serves as the Administrative Council Chair at Acts 2 United Methodist Church. Mike can be reached by phone at 405-844-1700 or by e-mail at mike.crandall@sandler.com.  View his company website at www.customgrowth.sandler.com.  View his blog at www.customgrowth.sandler.com/blog. View his LinkedIn profile at www.linkedin.com/in/mikecrandall. Find Sandler Training – Oklahoma on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SandlerTrainingOklahoma on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/e/vgh/3020194 or on Twitter http://twitter.com/SandlerOklahoma

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My name is LaShell Davis. I am 19 years old and I am a Sophomore at Oklahoma Christian University. I grew up battling feelings of inadequacy and shame throughout my many years in the foster care and guardianship placements. I have learned how to be healed and allow myself to be loved unconditionally by the one true king. I'm telling my story to encourage hurting and broken people recognize the healing power that comes through a relationship with Christ. 

In this episode, Mark interviews Aaron Pogue (President), Kris Austin (CEO) and Toby Nance (CTO), the co-founders of Draft2Digital about how they worked together and played off one another's strengths to create the company. This episode is a bit of a response from a few listeners who heard Mark mention that he recently joined the D2D team, but they weren't familiar with the company. They asked if it might be possible to share a bit of information about what Draft2Digital is all about. If you're not familiar with Draft2Digital, this will provide a decent introduction. And if you think you know Draft2Digital, perhaps there'll also be some deeper info and insights for you to learn even more by pulling a bit of that curtain back on three gentlemen who usually prefer to operate behind the scenes at this author-friendly company. Prior to the interview, Mark talks about the new announcement from this episode's sponsor, Findaway Voices . . .. . . which is called VOICES PLUS. Mark then provides a personal update which includes his recent visit to Oklahoma City to visit the Draft2Digital office, his short story "The Ritual of the Drawing" which recently appeared in the anthology Amazing Monster Tales: Dawn of the Monsters. Mark also mentions his recent appearances on a few other podcasts, including the Science Fiction and Fantasy Marketing Podcast and the Disruptor Podcast.   In their conversation, Mark, Aaron, Kris and Toby talk about: How Aaron has been a writer since he was six years old and how his interest in self-publishing led to his desire to have a tool to make it easy to publish The fact that the three of them became best friends in college The initial "Google Doc to eBook" conversion tool that was a command line program that Aaron had requested Toby create for him How that tool was the beginning of the collaboration between Aaron and Toby, and Kris to create a platform all authors could benefit from The business proposal Kris put together that involved making a product that gave authors power in the industry Toby's joking description of Aaron as both Draft2Digital's first user and least supported user The company's goals to offer the best customer support of any of the other players in the industry The importance of making the systems and systems easy for non-techical persons The partnership of being there to help writers achieve their writing and publishing goals The origin of Universal Book Links from looking in detail at author problems that everyone knows about but nobody has time to work on (such as allowing the author a single link to their book where readers can choose the retailer where they'd like to purchase that book) How Books to Read links work better the more readers who use it (including the ability for users to set their own prefered store that Books2Read will automatically take them directly to The recently announced Account Sharing Controls that allow for virtual assistants, for example, to manage some of an author's metadata and assets without having access to their more sensitive information, such as banking information The things that they are each most looking forward to as we head into 2019 After the interview, Mark reflects on three things this conversation and recent trip to Oklahoma City made him think about: Personal connections in a digital world, collaboration and being open minded.   Links of Interest: Draft2Digital D2D Blog D2D Announcement about Shared Accounts Findaway Voices Voices Plus Announcement Science Fiction & Fantasy Marketing Podcast Episode 210 Disruptor Podcast Episode 5 Amazing Monster Tales Stark Reflections Episode with Jamie Ferguson (Episode 27) Kelsie Stelting Patreon for Stark Reflections Stark Reflections Survey   Aaron Pogue is the President and co-founder of Draft2Digital, a company offering online, author-assistance tools to enhance the business of publishing. Sporting simple but beautiful ebook formatting and conversion as well as easy distribution across some of the most powerful digital stores available, D2D is growing both its market share and its influence in the self-publishing world. Draft2Digital was founded in 2012 and enjoys continued growth and success. Before taking his post at Draft2Digital, Aaron worked as both a Technical Writer with the Federal Aviation Administration and a writing professor at the university level. He holds a Master of Professional Writing degree from the University of Oklahoma. He also self-publishes novels in the fantasy and science fiction genres. His books have sold a quarter of a million copies since his debut in 2010. Kris Austin is the CEO and co-founder of Draft2Digital, a company offering online, author-assistance tools to enhance the business of publishing. Sporting simple but beautiful ebook formatting and conversion as well as easy distribution across some of the most powerful digital stores available, D2D is growing both its market share and its influence in the self-publishing world. Draft2Digital was founded in 2012 and enjoys continued growth and success. Before taking this post with Draft2Digital, Kris worked for a private information technologies firm, where he managed the IT departments of dozens of Oklahoma City businesses. He received a B. S., Computer Science from Oklahoma Christian University in 2004. Toby Nance is the CTO and co-founder of Draft2Digital, a company offering online, author-assistance tools to enhance the business of publishing. Sporting simple but beautiful ebook formatting and conversion as well as easy distribution across some of the most powerful digital stores available, D2D is growing both its market share and its influence in the self-publishing world. Toby has been the head of development for Draft2Digital since its founding in 2012. Before taking this post with Draft2Digital, Toby worked at MSCI as a team lead writing custom workflows in LISP. He also worked on the Core Development Team, improving their tool support for LISP. Before that, he worked as Senior Design Engineer at Lowrance Electronics in charge of automotive mapping. He wrote a turn-by-turn routing navigation system and tides and currents prediction software and maps.     The music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Episode 69: Rhein Gibson | PGA and Web.com Tour Pro Subscribe on  Stitcher (http://bit.ly/2qnGiRP) Rich Take On Sports Show Notes: Rich Spotlight: Rhein Gibson Sports has always been a part of his life growing up in Australia with 2 brothers Fell in love with Golf because it was a sport he could play on his own and didn’t need a team of people to play Became intrigued with American colleges because of a neighborhood friend was playing golf at the University of Colorado After using a scouting service, he decided to attend Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond, OK Transition to America was tough as an 18-year old due to cultural changes but eventually would love his time at Oklahoma Christian University Would turn pro and travel extensively trying to earn his PGA Tour Card Life as a professional golfer is almost like a gambler where you are betting on yourself each week and many weeks the expenses are more than what you earn A special memory for Rhein was being paired with Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth in the British Open In 2012, he would earn a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records by scoring a 55 which is the lowest score ever recorded Words of Wisdom from Rhein Gibson: “Keyword not only on the tour but also in life is perseverance.” Social Media: To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Twitter: @richtakesports (https://twitter.com/richtakesports) To Follow Richmond Weaver on Twitter: @richmondweaver (https://twitter.com/richmondweaver) To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Instagram:  @richtakeonsports (https://www.instagram.com/richtakeonsports/?hl=en) To Follow Richmond Weaver on Instagram:  @richmondweaver93 (https://www.instagram.com/richmondweaver93/?hl=en) To Follow Rich Take On Sports on Facebook:  @richtakeonsports (https://www.facebook.com/richtakeonsports/?ref=bookmarks) To Follow Rhein Gibson on Twitter: @RheinGibson55 (https://twitter.com/RheinGibson55) To Follow Rhein Gibson on Instagram: @rheingibson (https://www.instagram.com/rheingibson/?hl=en) Featured Image Photo Credit: Rhein Gibson

Did you see the Americans’ sweep the hurdles last night? Do you go to bed at night still thinking about Katie Ledecky breaking her own world records? Do you have dozens of hours of unwatched pool play handball games on your DVR? We have a podcast for you. Two-time Olympian Josh Davis—who swam with Michael Phelps in his last Olympics—and recently-returned-from-Rio correspondent Tim Ellsworth joined Quick to Listen this week. Despite the euphoria of attending the games and winning medals—Davis won five medals during his trips to the Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000 games—making the transition back to the real world can be difficult at times. “I think everyone experiences it to varying degrees, but there is a letdown,” said Davis. “When you come off a church retreat, church camp, summer project, mission trip, and you come back to the regular world, it’s like ‘Oh man.’ It’s kind of like leaving heaven.” Sharing his experiences with young people across the country ultimately made the transition easier, says Davis, a public speaker, who just got a job leading Oklahoma Christian University’s new swim program. London 2012 gold medalist David Boudia would relate to the letdown feeling, says Ellsworth, who along with Boudia, recently co-wrote Greater Than Gold: From Olympic Heartbreak to Ultimate Redemption, about the gold-medalist diver's life and faith. “Even though he had become a believer and even though in 2012 he knew that a gold medal was not the pinnacle of his existence and most precious thing in his life, I think there was still a part of him that thought that that would bring a sense of satisfaction in his life that he didn’t have otherwise,” said Ellsworth. Instead, Boudia soon realized that few things had changed—except the level of media attention and scrutiny—and the temptation to “put himself as the center of everything.” An eventual antidote: Boudia’s marriage to his wife, Sonny, and the birth of their daughter Dakota, helped him reset his priorities. Davis and Ellsworth joined Morgan and guest host Ted OIsen to talk about the biggest misconceptions that the public has about the games, finding Christian community in the Olympic village, and where evidence of athletes’ faith has been on display during the games.

Struggling to understand the engineering practices of a new system is tough. Failure to understand the business domain can lead to a critical failure. While working on trading software on Wall Street, Joshua Johnson's lack of domain knowledge led to a personal failure. In this episode, Joshua and I discuss the importance of domain expertise, use cases, web services and the future of Big Data. Joshua Johnson was born in Oklahoma City, OK and has degrees from University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma Christian University. His first job was on Wall Street where worked with trading software and later moved to Europe to work for European banks. Now he is back home in Oklahoma with his wife, 2 kids and a boxer puppy. Show notes at http://hellotechpros.com/joshua-johnson-technology/ Key Takeaways Domain expertise (or lack of) can make or break a project Use cases need to be carefully thought through and well documented If you aren't building with web services or APIs, how are you future-proofing your system? Don't ever give up on your ideas, do it anyway This episode is sponsored by: Hello Tech Pros. Want to be a guest on the show? Chad Bostick here, and I’m helping professionals who work with technology build a personal brand and get connected to an audience of thousands of technologists, entrepreneurs, business leaders and investors. Download my cheat-sheet of interview questions and apply to be a guest today by texting HELLOPODCAST to 44222 or visiting hellotechpros.com/guest Hello Tech Pros is the daily podcast that interviews business professionals who work with technology and discuss Motivation, Productivity, Leadership, Technology, People, Entrepreneurship and Being Unplugged.

This podcast is a recording of a presentation by Dr. Wesley Fryer on February 29, 2016, titled, "WordPress Security & 2 Factor Authentication" at the WordPressOKC meetup at Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond, Oklahoma. Check the podcast shownotes for links to referenced resources, including the Google Presentation shared during the session. Link to those slides with the shortened URL http://wfryer.me/2factor.

Commentary on Romans 8:28-39 By Leighton Flowers   28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.    The Greek verb οἶδα (oida), translated as “we know,” is a perfect active indicative form of the verb, meaning “to observe and therefore perceive.”[1] The perfect tense indicates past completed action with continuous results. Paul is literally saying, “we have observed and therefore we know.” This is not intuitive knowledge, but that which comes from observation of the past. Paul is saying that we know from observation of God’s past dealings with those who love Him that He has a mysterious way of working things out for the greatest good. By observing the stories of the saints that have gone before us, those called to accomplish His redemptive purposes, we can rest in knowledge of this truth. God can take whatever evil may come our way and redeem it for good. We can know this because He has been doing it for generations. So, Paul is not merely saying that his readers should intuitively know how God works things out for those who love him. He is saying we know what is true of God by observing what He has done in the past for those who loved Him. We have a great cloud of witnesses that have gone before us (Heb. 12:1), giving evidence of God’s trustworthiness toward all who enter into a covenant with Him. A simple survey of the verses leading up to this point reveals that Paul is reflecting on the problem of the evil and suffering in our world since the beginning:   “For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself also will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation groans and suffers the pains of childbirth together until now” (Rom. 8:20-22, emphasis added).   Notable New Testament scholar, N.T. Wright, comments on Romans 8:28-30, saying in part:   “[This passage] is a sharp, close-up, compressed telling of the story of Israel, as the chosen people, whose identity and destiny is then brought into sharp focus on Jesus.  Jesus, in a sense, is the one ‘chosen one.’ But, then that identity is shared with all of those who are ‘in Christ.’ And he [Paul] isn’t talking primarily there about salvation. He is talking primarily about the way God is healing the whole creation. There is a danger here. What has happened in so many theological circles over the years is that people have come to the text assuming that it is really saying how we are to get to heaven, and what is the mechanism and how does that work. And if you do that, interestingly, many exegetes will more or less skip over Romans 8:18-27, which is about the renewing of creation…”[2]     In verse 28 the focus shifts to providing comfort for those in suffering by reminding them to observe God’s dealings with others who loved God throughout history. Notice that this truth is not applicable to everyone. It is specifically an observation of those who “love God,” or as Wright noted, “those who are in Christ.” The point is not that God causes everything for a good purpose, but that God redeems the evil for a good purpose in the lives of those who love Him. Therefore, it would be inaccurate to use this passage to support the concept of divine meticulous determinism of all things. Again, God does not cause the evil for His purposes, but instead He redeems the evil for a good purpose. As John MacArthur explains:   “But God's role with regard to evil is never as its author. He simply permits evil agents to work, then overrules evil for His own wise and holy ends. Ultimately He is able to make all things-including all the fruits of all the evil of all time-work together for a greater good.”[3]     The focus of the Apostle’s observation is on the saints of old, those from the elect nation of Israel who were called to fulfill God’s plan to redeem His creation from its groans and sufferings. This does not mean that the truth being revealed is not applicable to those of other nations. Rather, it means that what is proven to be true of God by observing His dealings with those called out from Israel throughout history must also be true of anyone who comes to follow and love the God of Israel. Consider this example. A new Pastor is called to a church. The staff members are nervous about his leadership style and how they might be treated, but a reference who knows the Pastor might reflect on his past relationships in order to ease their fears.  The Pastor’s reference might say something like, “I have observed this Pastor’s dealings with the staff members he knew before, and he has always worked to lovingly support anyone who gets behind the vision and direction of the church.” By reflecting on this Pastor’s history, the new staff can know what to expect in their future dealings with him.  So too, Paul is giving a divine reference of sorts by reflecting on the trustworthiness of God in His dealings with the saints of old so as to ensure his readers of what they may expect of Him.   29 For those whom He foreknew,   Paul does not shift his focus from the saints of old as he continues through this passage.  No, he remains on this point so as to prove its truthfulness. By reflecting on God’s faithfulness to His chosen nation, those beloved who were “known before,” Paul is providing a reference to ease the fears of those who are just now coming to faith. This point continues to be the Apostle’s focus for the next three chapters. Much debate centers on the meaning of the word προγινώσκω (proginōskō), but many of the most popular authors fail to recognize all the available options for consideration. For example, Dr. John Piper, a notable Calvinistic Pastor, lists only two options for interpreting this verse:   “Option #1: God foresaw our self-determined faith. We remain the decisive cause of our salvation. God responds to our decision to believe.   Option #2: God chose us — not on the basis of foreseen faith, but on the basis of nothing in us. He called us, and the call itself creates the faith for which it calls.”[4]     Piper seems to overlook the most basic meaning of this term, which is “to know before” or to have known in the past. The same Greek word is used in 2 Peter 3:17, which states,   “You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, be on your guard so that you are not carried away by the error of unprincipled men…”     And in Acts 26:4-5 the same word is used:   “So then, all Jews know my manner of life from my youth up, which from the beginning was spent among my own nation and at Jerusalem; since they have known about me for a long time, if they are willing to testify, that I lived as a Pharisee according to the strictest sect of our religion.”     Clearly, this word can be understood simply as “to know someone or something in the past,” as in those “known previously” (i.e. the saints of old).  So, if Paul means to use the word proginōskō in this sense, then he is simply saying, “Because we have seen how God worked all things to the good for those whom He knew before, we know that He will do the same for those who love and are called by Him now.” Calvinists contend that the word “foreknew” is equivalent to “foreloved.” That use of the word generally fits this application given that the Israelites of the past who loved God would have certainly been loved by God before (i.e. “foreloved”). Of course the Calvinistic application is different in that they insist this passage is about God setting His love upon certain individuals before the foundation of the world. Calvinists will go to great lengths to show that God did not merely “foresee” (by “looking down the corridors of time”) the behavior and choices of the elect, but that He knew them intimately and set His effectual love on them before the foundation of the world.[5] This argument may serve to address the classical Arminian approach (Piper’s first option), but it fails to address the approach being advocated here. “Foreloved” is a viable and even likely meaning of the term proginōskō, yet it does not tell us who may be the intended target of that divine love.  Is it a group of people out of the mass of humanity preselected to be effectually saved in the mind of the Apostle? Or, is it simply those of the past who God has known and faithfully cared for throughout the generations?   He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son,               Who is being “predestined” and to what ends are they being predestined according to this passage? Remember the point of the Apostle leading up to this verse. He began speaking about the futility and suffering that has come into this world due to the fall of humanity into sin (vs. 20-22). And in verse 28 he provides comfort by reminding his readers of the trustworthiness of God for those who have loved him throughout the generations. Paul is reminding his readers that God will redeem the suffering and evil for a good purpose in their lives just as He has done in the lives of those known and loved throughout the previous generations. It is these who God previously knew, Israelites who loved God in the past, who were predestined to be conformed into the image of Christ so as to make the way for His coming. God planned to accomplish salvation for those who were previously known and loved (i.e Abraham, Moses, David), by conforming them into the image of the very One coming to purchase their redemption. This is the ultimate example of God causing “all things to work together for good” to those saints of old who loved and were called by God.  Paul is saying that God “worked together” the redemption of their souls and He will do the same for whoever loves Him. As N.T. Wright puts it:   “Here is the note of hope which has been sounded by implication so often since it was introduced in 5:2: hope for the renewal of all creation, in a great act of liberation for which the exodus from Egypt was simply an early type. As a result, all that Israel hoped for, all that it based its hope on, is true of those who are in Christ.”[6]       so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren;                Consider the fact that he is speaking about what Christ “would be,” which proves that Paul still has the saints of old in focus here. Why would Paul speak of future generations being conformed to the image of Christ so that He “would be the firstborn of many brethren” if He was already the firstborn prior to this discourse?             For instance, a modern day preacher would not teach that we are being conformed to Christ’s image “so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren,” because we know Him to already be the firstborn of many brethren.  Our being conformed today has nothing to do with the future coming of Christ’s birth, whereas the saints of old were part of His very lineage. It is through the life of men like Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, David and many other saints of old that Christ is brought into this world “so that He would be the firstborn of many brethren.” Clearly, Paul is reflecting on God’s redemptive purpose being accomplished through those who loved God in former generations. That redemptive purpose included the bringing of the Messiah into this world through Israel (Rom 9:4-5), or more specifically those Israelites set apart for that noble purpose (Rom. 9:21). This was God’s “predestined” plan of redemption, which was brought to pass through those “who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose” (vs. 28). As Pastor and author Tim Warner describes:   “Paul was not referring to some prior knowledge in the mind of God before creation. Nor was He speaking about predetermining their fate. He was referring to those whom God knew personally and intimately, men like Abraham and David. The term “foreknew” does not mean to have knowledge of someone before they were conceived. The verb “proegnw” is the word for “know” (in an intimate sense) with the preposition “pro” (before) prefixed to it. It refers to having an intimate relationship with someone in the past…Literally, we could render Rom. 8:29 as follows: “For those God formerly knew intimately, He previously determined them to be conformed to the image of His Son.” The individual saints of old, with whom God had a personal relationship, were predestined by Him to be conformed to the image of Christ. That is, God predetermined to bring their salvation to completion by the sacrifice of Christ on their behalf.” [7]     30 and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified.               Notice the Apostle’s use of the past tense in this verse. If Paul is intending to speak about the future salvation of every elect individual why would he use all these past tense verbs?  Paul, when writing these words, had not yet been glorified, and his readers certainly had not been glorified yet, so why use the past tense of the word “glorified?” There is no reason to assume he has in mind the future glorification of all believers. Once again, Paul is clearly referencing former generations of those who have loved God, those called to fulfill His redemptive purpose, those He knew and loved in the past generations, those predestined by God to be made in the very image of the One to come, “the firstborn of many brethren” (something already completed in the past through the working of God in former generations). These are the individuals who He called, justified, and who now, even as Paul is writing these words, are already “glorified” in the presence of God. This truth is more clearly stated in Hebrews 9:15:   “And for this reason He [Jesus] is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, so that those having been called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.”   The Greek word “keklhmenoi,” is a perfect passive participle which literally translated means “having been called.” This clearly refers to those in the past with whom God had a personal loving relationship. So too, Paul in Romans 8 is using the past tense verbs to indicate his intentions. Nothing in these passages is meant to introduce a “golden chain” of irresistible salvation for certain preselected individuals throughout all of human history. That meaning has to be eisegetically read into the text.             Due to the use of the past tense verbs, Calvinists are forced to do some textual gymnastics in order to maintain their interpretation of Paul’s intent. For instance, one notable Calvinistic commentary states:   “And all this is viewed as past; because, starting from the past decree of ‘predestination to be conformed to the image of God's Son’ of which the other steps are but the successive unfoldings—all is beheld as one entire, eternally completed salvation.”[8]   Calvinists are forced to interpret Paul’s use of the past tense as meaning “it is as good as done because it is predestined.”  But the text never says this is Paul’s intention. The Calvinistic commentator should take into account Paul’s usage of the same term earlier in the chapter as a future tense hope for believers.  For example, notice Paul’s reference to the future glorification in Romans 8:17:   “…and if children, heirs also, heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him so that we may also be glorified with Him.”   He does not speak of glorification as a past-completed action in reference to the believers in his day.  In fact, he seems to qualify their being glorified upon the condition that they persevere through the suffering that is to come.  If it is “as good as done” due to God’s predetermination, then why would Paul make such a qualification and use the future tense of the same verb? Further, Paul goes on to speak of the eager expectation of the glorification that is to come in verses 22-25:   “For we know that the whole creation groans and suffers the pains of childbirth together until now.  And not only this, but also we ourselves, having the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our body.  For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he already sees?  But if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it.”   Are we to believe that Paul shifts from speaking of glorification as a future hope for those who persevere, to speaking of it as a past and already completed action even for those who have not yet been glorified?  Or could it simply be that Paul has the saints of old still in full view as he makes his case for the trustworthiness of God throughout all generations? This certainly seems to be the simplest and most basic understanding of the Apostle’s words in this context.             Paul clearly intended to communicate that those who loved God, those who God previously knew in times past, were predestined by God to be conformed into the image of the One to come through them, the “firstborn of many brethren.” Paul is giving a brief history lesson of what God had done in former generations as a reference for God’s trustworthiness for all who come to Him in faith. N.T. Wright explains it this way:   “The creation is not god, but it is designed to be flooded with God: the Spirit will liberate the whole creation. Underneath all this, of course, remains christology: the purpose was that the Messiah “might be the firstborn among many siblings” (8:29). Paul is careful not to say, or imply, that the privileges of Israel are simply “transferred to the church,” even though, for him, the church means Jews-and-Gentiles-together-in-Christ. Rather, the destiny of Israel has devolved, entirely appropriately within the Jewish scheme, upon the Messiah. All that the new family inherit, they inherit in him.”[9]   Those who object to the suggestion that Paul’s use of this passage is limited to the beloved of Israel should consider the following:   “But as for Israel He says, ‘All the day long I have stretched out My hands to a disobedient and obstinate people.’ I say then, God has not rejected His people, has He? May it never be! For I too am an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. God has not rejected His people whom He foreknew.” (Rom. 10:21-11:2)   Once again Paul uses the term proginōskō in reference to God’s intimate relationship with the faithful Israelites of old.  Paul goes on to make his case:   “Or do you not know what the Scripture says in the passage about Elijah, how he pleads with God against Israel? “Lord, they have killed Your prophets, they have torn down Your altars, and I alone am left, and they are seeking my life.”  But what is the divine response to him? “I have kept for Myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.” (Rom. 11:2-4)   Elijah and those who refused to bow a knee were among the ones who were previously known by God. To “foreknow” (or even “forelove”) refers to God’s intimate relationship with people who loved Him in the past (like Abraham referenced in Rom. 4:22-5:5). There is nothing in this or any other text that supports the concept of a mystical pre-selection of certain individuals out of the mass of humanity in eternity past. No other passage in scripture supports that meaning of the term “foreknow” in reference to the Israelites who were in covenant with God. It always can simply be interpreted as in reference to those known by God in former times.  So, to return to our analogy above, the Pastor had former staff members whom he intimately knew and loved. The new staff would be comforted to know of the Pastor’s prior dealings with those formerly known and loved. Likewise, those being “grafted into” covenant with the God of Israel for the first time (i.e. the Gentiles) would be thrilled to learn of God’s faithfulness to those He formerly knew and loved (i.e. men like Abraham and David, etc.).  The rest of this passage falls right in line with this interpretation:   31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us? 32 He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him over for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things? 33 Who will bring a charge against God’s elect? God is the one who justifies; 34 who is the one who condemns? Christ Jesus is He who died, yes, rather who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who also intercedes for us. 35 Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? 36 Just as it is written,   “For Your sake we are being put to death all day long; We were considered as sheep to be slaughtered.”   37 But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us. 38 For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.   If God was so trustworthy and faithful to those who loved Him in the past then who can stand against those of us who love Him today?  If God did this for the Israelites of old, those who He formerly knew, then we can rest assured this is a God we can trust. He will stand with us. He will work all things together for our good too. And nothing, absolutely nothing, can separate those who love God from “the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”   Suddenly, the objector in Paul’s mind asks a question: “Paul, you have made a good case regarding God’s faithfulness to the Israelites in the past, but what about the Israelites today? Have God’s promises for Israel failed? Why are the Israelites today refusing to accept their own Messiah?”   The Apostle sets out to answer these very questions in chapters 9-11.   [1]Thayer’s Greek Lexicon, #1492 [2] N.T Wright in a question and answer session at Oklahoma Christian University on April 1, 2014: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKwIijhZW-M   [3] http://www.gty.org/resources/articles/A189/is-god-responsible-for-evil [4] John Piper, Sermon: “Foreknown by God” Quoted from: http://www.desiringgod.org/labs/foreknown-by-god   [5] http://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/articles/onsite/foreknew.html [6] http://ntwrightpage.com/Wright_Romans_Theology_Paul.pdf   [7]http://www.pfrs.org/commentary/Rom_8_28.pdf   [8] Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary http://biblehub.com/commentaries/jfb/romans/8.htm [9] http://ntwrightpage.com/Wright_Romans_Theology_Paul.pdf (pg. 20)

(Recorded at NCYM 2014) David sits down with Dudley Chancey - professor of youth and family ministry at Oklahoma Christian University and possessor of one of the all-time great first names in the history of youth ministry. Dudley reminisces about God...

Keynote speech for the 2007 World Mission Workshop at Oklahoma Christian University. The main message is that it is the responsibility of each generation to evangelize the world and today it is possible through modern communication technology (i.e. Internet) to preach the gospel to every nation each day, all day long, until Jesus returns.

In this episode Emily Smith of Oklahoma Christian University joins Ken & Trey. The trio begin by looking at the Supreme Court's recent decision to allow Alabama redistricting maps to remain, despite a potential conflict with the Voting Rights Act. Following this the trio talk Trump and his 15 boxes of documents retrieved by the National Archives and Records Administration. Trey focuses on the growing power of the modern presidency and the seeming inability of other branches of government to check it. Ken thinks that there are checks, they just have not been effectively used.Next the trio look at the recent bipartisan push to end individual stock trading for members of Congress or their immediate family. Ken argues it ought to be expanded to the court where there is more evidence of harm. Trey looks at the evidence of success in the stock market for those in Congress.Then the trio turn to the Open Apps Market Act. Ken is fully in support of the motion, but is surprised by the Republican support. Emily wonders what it may do to increase disability software for mobile platforms. Trey is supportive of opening devices to more app stores, but not of forcing how those app stores to adhere to particular rules.Following that topic they turn their attention to the northern border and the Canadian trucker protests. All three discuss what these larger protests mean and if there isn't an end to COVID restrictions in sight for no other reason than an ability to convince more people to get vaccinated.Last comes a conversation on the growing number of individuals in the U.S. who identify as Republican. Trey points out that the conventional wisdom from the left was wrong, demographics do not necessarily favor Democrats. Ken focuses on border communities and what might explain their shift. Emily suggests that the religious conviction of certain demographic groups may incline them towards Republicans.Ken's RecommendationsCheckmate in Berlin: The Cold War Showdown That Shaped the Modern World by Giles Milton Emily's RecommendationsA Kind of Spark & Show Us Who You Are & Like a Charm by Elle McNicollTrey's RecommendationsThe Cult of the Presidency by Gene Healy & Swan Song (2021)The Politics Guys on Facebook | TwitterListener support helps make The Politics Guys possible. If you're interested in supporting the podcast, go to patreon.com/politicsguys or politicsguys.com/support. On Venmo, we're @PoliticsGuys Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-politics-guys/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week the show is produced for the first time ever in Oklahoma City. Trey, now officially part of Oklahoma Christian University, is joined by Ken who is preparing to move to Denver. The first topic is Trump's trade policy. The Trey and Ken to differing degrees agree that subsides to farmers is simply a policy mistake fixing the earlier policy mistake of enacting tariffs. While Ken has some boundaries around the idea of free trade, both think that the current tariffs policies are reminiscent of the import substitution industrialization models of the 1980s and 1990s. Next up Trey and Ken look at the recent spat over Twitter between the U.S. and Iran. Here both hosts agree that the current foreign policy of acting belligerent randomly has not helped the U.S. cause. However the hosts disagree over the cause of this policy. Ken thinks it is part of a larger conspiracy where Putin controls Trump and Trey thinks, while it certainly benefits Russia, is more easily explained by an individual who is acting irrationally and that irrationality helps anyone who isn't the U.S. Trey and Ken turn next to the Michael Cohen tape of a conversation with Donald Trump. The hosts agree that the tape is damaging and ponder why Trump would have agreed to release it. They discuss the possible implications of the content of the tape and consider how it might play into the Mueller investigation. Finally Ken and Trey briefly examine Facebook's stock decline. At a 19% devaluation it takes the record for the biggest drop in one day ever. The hosts parse out the question to what extent, if any, recent privacy changes in EU law or backlash from data breaches has led to slowing user growth and, as a result, investor confidence. *Listener Support helps make The Politics Guys Possible.* if you're interested in supporting the show go to politicsguys.com/support ( http://www.politicsguys.com/support ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-politics-guys/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy