Podcast appearances and mentions of river valley

Following Jesus was never meant to be a solo journey. Pastor Logan explores what it means to live in intentional, Godly community—to be known, cared for, challenged and encouraged as part of the family of God.

Gina Manz is the Executive Vice President of River Valley Foods, and it's only right for such a natural born leader. Gina has a presence about her that is hard to describe. She trusts her team to solve problems, and knows that the key to a good working business relationship (whether it be employer/employee or sales rep/client) is problem solving. It only works if everybody wins.We'll learn about her career, from travel agent, to jewelry, to frozen food, to EVP.Plus, River Valley Foods is often a key distribution partner for emerging and small local/regional brands looking for presence on supermarket shelves like Wegmans, TOPS, Price Chopper, etc.. Gina will tell us a bit about what she's looking for in those brands that tells her they're ready for the limelight.Mentioned in this episode:Nights and WeekendsStay connected to Rochester's local music scene with Nights and Weekends! https://feeds.captivate.fm/nightsandweekends/Getting Real with Bossy: For Women Who Own BusinessCheck out Getting Real with Bossy: For Women Who Own Business on Lunchador! https://feeds.captivate.fm/gettingrealwithbossy/Joe Bean RoastersVisit joebeanroasters.com to get fresh roasted specialty coffee either by the bag or with a Perpetual Joy subscription!

On the Contacts Coaching Podcast, host interviews Jeffrey Dixon, athletic director at River Valley High School outside Pittsburgh, about his path from an average high school athlete to teacher, multi-sport coach, and AD since 2021 amid a district merger and rebrand. Dixon explains how River Valley built an indoor track program without its own facility, traveling to college sites while indoor remains PTFCA-sponsored rather than PIAA-sanctioned due to limited venues. They discuss the shift away from volunteering in coaching, strategies for staffing shortages through alumni and cross-sport hires, and communication systems that build accountability. Dixon shares culture lessons he's borrowed from other coaches, ways to reduce subjectivity with data and video, concerns about specialization and burnout, the value of multi-sport participation, and how his mindset has evolved from chasing wins to prioritizing relationships and learning from failure.Substack: https://gdthead.substack.com/00:00 Welcome and Introductions00:50 Coach Dixon's Coaching Journey04:34 Building an Indoor Track Program08:29 District Merger and School Landscape11:35 Football Culture and Small-School Numbers14:19 Volunteering vs Paid Coaching Today20:01 Creative Staffing and Recruiting Helpers22:13 Stealing Great Ideas From Other Coaches26:00 Inbox Rules and Boundaries27:39 Email Text Call Hierarchy29:33 Overcommunicating With Parents31:10 One Platform for Everything32:09 Culture Builders in Programs35:19 Making Subjective Sports Fair39:38 Specialization and Travel Ball48:48 Multi Sport and Real Development50:49 Handling Insults as a Leader53:16 Changing Minds on Winning57:28 Wrap Up and Next ProjectsTwitter: @RVTFXCCoachSubstack: @geoffdixon185810LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-dixon-caa-b69655245Podcast Instagram: @exchangezonepodcast

We weren't created to live our faith from Sunday to Sunday. Pastor Terry challenges us to build a daily relationship with God through His Word and prayer. Like Moses, we're invited to intentionally make space to meet with God—not just for what He can give us, but because we want more of Him.

In Galatians 6, Pastor Rob reminds us that we weren't meant to carry life's burdens alone. When someone falls, fails or faces a crushing weight, we're called to come close and help carry it. What we sow matters, because every seed leads to a harvest. As we choose to sow into the Spirit, we can trust that what we plant today will be worth it in the end.

In Galatians 5, Pastor Rob reminds us that freedom isn't about living without commitment—it's about being free to commit to what matters most. As we keep in step with the Holy Spirit, He helps us overcome the flesh and grow in the fruit of the Spirit. We belong to Jesus, and His Spirit is at work in us.

20. Samantha Fish – "Bulletproof"21. Larkin Poe – "In the Air Tonight"22. Aerosmith – "Train Kept A-Rollin'" (rockabilly blues cover)23. Morgan James "Dream On"24. Marvin Gaye "Pride and Joy" 25. Stevie Ray Vaughan – "Pride and Joy"26. Johnny Winter – "Death Letter" (Son House cover)27. The Rolling Stones "Never Want to Lose You" 28. Matt Cox "Summer Peaches"29. Jason Birnstihl "Rock Star" 30. Robert Cray – "Some Pain, Some Shame" 31. Delbert McClinton – "Shaky Ground"32. Hector Anchondo "Strike It Down"33. Blackberry Smoke – "You Got Lucky" 34. B.B. King – "The Thrill Is Gone" 35. The Eagles "After the Thrill is Gone" 

Pastor Connor Ketterling reminds us that God never intended for us to earn His love—He invites us to live in it. In Galatians 4, discover the freedom of being adopted into God's family, what it means to truly know Him and how to let go of striving so you can confidently live in His grace every day.

Jill Upton and Simon Nash chat with Jake Sheedy about his vineyard and winery in the Coal River Valley. A really interesting interview.@thewineshowaustralia @sisuwines

Pastor Rob Ketterling continues our Galatians series by looking at where the power to follow Jesus really comes from. It's not about trying harder—it's about living by God's grace and walking with the Holy Spirit every day.

Pastor Davey Collins unpacks Galatians 2, revealing how the gospel of grace gives us a new identity in Christ. Discover why grace—not legalism—is the foundation of our freedom and salvation.

Pastor Rob Ketterling begins our study through Galatians by reminding us that the gospel never changes. In Galatians 1, we see that salvation is by grace through Jesus Christ alone—we don't add to Jesus or edit God's truth to fit culture. 

Ben Peterson explores what it means to faithfully follow Jesus in a generation marked by rapid cultural change, advancing technology and growing spiritual tension. Through the stories of Babel and the words of Jesus, he challenges us to seek God's Kingdom first, remove the distractions keeping us from Him and live from our identity in Christ. Discover how to stand firm in the moment God has called you to and live with purpose in the days ahead.

Record for Future Generations Jonathan Parnell Download Psalm 102,“Hear my prayer, O Lord; let my cry come to you! 2 Do not hide your face from me in the day of my distress! Incline your ear to me; answer me speedily in the day when I call! 3 For my days pass away like smoke, and my bones burn like a furnace. 4 My heart is struck down like grass and has withered; I forget to eat my bread. 5 Because of my loud groaning my bones cling to my flesh. 6 I am like a desert owl of the wilderness, like an owl of the waste places; 7 I lie awake; I am like a lonely sparrow on the housetop. 8 All the day my enemies taunt me; those who deride me use my name for a curse. 9 For I eat ashes like bread and mingle tears with my drink, 10 because of your indignation and anger; for you have taken me up and thrown me down. 11 My days are like an evening shadow; I wither away like grass. 12 But you, O Lord, are enthroned forever; you are remembered throughout all generations. 13 You will arise and have pity on Zion; it is the time to favor her; the appointed time has come. 14 For your servants hold her stones dear and have pity on her dust. 15 Nations will fear the name of the Lord, and all the kings of the earth will fear your glory. 16 For the Lord builds up Zion; he appears in his glory; 17 he regards the prayer of the destitute and does not despise their prayer. 18 Let this be recorded for a generation to come, so that a people yet to be created may praise the Lord: 19 that he looked down from his holy height; from heaven the Lord looked at the earth, 20 to hear the groans of the prisoners, to set free those who were doomed to die, 21 that they may declare in Zion the name of the Lord, and in Jerusalem his praise, 22 when peoples gather together, and kingdoms, to worship the Lord. 23 He has broken my strength in midcourse; he has shortened my days. 24 “O my God,” I say, “take me not away in the midst of my days— you whose years endure throughout all generations!” 25 Of old you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. 26 They will perish, but you will remain; they will all wear out like a garment. You will change them like a robe, and they will pass away, 27 but you are the same, and your years have no end. 28 The children of your servants shall dwell secure; their offspring shall be established before you.”Throughout human history, many philosophers and theologians have agreed that the one great and most fundamental fear of all humans is the fear of death.That's the fear beneath every other fear. They claim our mortality is like a shadow that hangs over our entire lives and affects everything we do. And this way of thinking is in the Bible. The Book of Hebrews even uses the image of imprisonment and slavery — Hebrews 2:15 says that “through the fear of death we are subject to lifelong slavery.” We have been held in bondage by the fact of our impending doom. Death is a tyrant like that. But, this morning, I have really good news! The Lord has looked down from his holy height — the Lord in heaven has looked down on this earth — and he has acted to set us free.He knows our need and he has come to rescue us!And he has done it for a purpose! The purpose is so that we would praise him! So that we would declare his name! So that peoples from all over the world would worship him!And today, because we believe this, and because we are actually gathered here to worship God, we are fulfilling Psalm 102. According to verse 18, this psalm was written for us. Y'all look at verse 18 for a minute. The psalmist says, verse 18: “Let this be recorded for a generation to come, so that a people yet to be created may praise the Lord …”He's saying: I'm about to write something for future generations, for a people God will create in the future — and I'm recording it so that one day they will read it and praise him …What exactly is he recording? What does he want us to know?Verse 19: “that [God] looked down from his holy height; from heaven the Lord looked at the earth, to hear the groans of the prisoners, to set free those who were doomed to die.”The psalmist, from a long time ago, from an ancient generation, he recorded these words with us in mind — we are the generation to come, we are the people yet to be created, we are the spiritual children of verse 28 …And he wants us to know that God has done what nobody else can do — God has rescued us from eternal death and everlasting judgment! And he has done this through his Messiah!So, believe in Jesus Christ and praise God! If we do that, we have righty applied Psalm 102. That's the psalm! … And, this psalm makes me wonder … if a past saint recorded this for future generations, what are we recording for future generations? If we think about our children and their children and generations yet to be created, what do we want them to know about God? What would we record for them?A lot of truths probably come to mind, but looking at Psalm 102, there are three truths that stand out. So this morning, here's what I'd like to do: Looking at Psalm 102, I want to show you three truths about God we should record for future generations …1. Record this: God will hear our prayers for help (verses 1–2, 17)We see this right away in verse 1:“Hear my prayer, O Lord; let my cry come to you!”Notice the psalmist is asking God to hear him because he knows that God hears him. That's the only way this make sense. The psalmist is confident that God will hear himask to be heard. But it's about more than being heard, he wants to be helped. Verse 2:“Do not hide your face from me in the day of my distress! Incline your ear to me; answer me speedily in the day when I call!”He wants God's attention and answer. He wants God to eagerly move toward him and make a way — and more like now than later. There's an urgency here. The psalmist is at the fork in the road. And we get this. We've been here before.We've all been in moments where we feel stuck or overwhelmed and we don't know what to do. We've come to the end of ourselves and our own resources, and we don't have the answer. We call this being in a troubled-heart situation.And often, if we're honest, being there makes us either angry or sad. Because it's just so uncomfortable. Our default as humans is to either harden our hearts and shake our fists … or harden our hearts and give up. We either wanna fight … or quit. But, it's in those moments, like the psalmist, when we should pray and cry out to God. Because in those moments God is especially attuned to us.Especially AttunedThis is verse 17:“he regards the prayer of the destitute and does not despise their prayer.”Now, we know that God always regards the prayers of his children, no matter their circumstances, but when I say that God is especially attuned to us in our troubled-heart situations, I'm trying to capture what the Bible tells us here: “God regards the prayer of the destitute.”Or Psalm 9:12,“[God] does not forget the cry of the afflicted.”Psalm 34:18,“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”Psalm 69:33,“The Lord hears the needy …”Jesus himself says, when you're burdened and heavy laden, Don't run from me, come to me. Our destituteness — our desperate need and spiritual poverty — does not repel God from us, but it draws him near to us when we pray. Now, look, God drawing near doesn't mean he gives us what we want right away. It doesn't mean he lifts the darkness right away. But he gives us himself — he's with us, and he is at work. We want to record this. We want our children to know: God will hear our prayers for help. 2. Record this: God will outlast our suffering (verses 3–17)This becomes clear in verse 12, but first we gotta see verses 3–11.In verses 3–11, the psalmist, as “one afflicted,” describes his affliction in 15 statements. And they are uncommonly poetic. Eight of the 15 statements are metaphors that use the word “like.” Listen to these images:My days pass away like smokeMy bones burn like a furnaceMy heart is struck down like grass that has witheredI am like a desert owlI am like a lonely sparrow on a roofI eat ashes like breadMy days are like an evening shadowI wither away like grassThe theme here is that the psalmist feels like his life is fleeting and isolated. It's fleeting like smoke, fleeting like an evening shadow, fleeting like grass that was sprayed with Round-Up before it bakes 12 hours under the blazing sun.We've seen withered grass before (or maybe weeds). It goes from ‘green and lush' to ‘yellow and dry' … and soon they're dead and gone. The psalmist says that's his life. Fleeting.Then for isolated, in verse 6, he's like a desert owl. And I don't know much about desert owls … translators are actually not sure what kind of bird this is. The King James Version translated this word as a pelican. But whatever the taxonomy of the bird is, the idea here is that it's a loner bird. It's a bird that is by itself in the waste places. If you can imagine it: there's a landfill of ruins, and nothing is living except this one bird all alone. That's what it's like for the psalmist. These are powerful images of suffering. The psalmist is naming his situation well. … which is really helpful … I think the only thing worse than suffering like this is to suffer like this and not know what to call it. Suffering with awareness is at least a step in the right direction. Because that's what sets up verse 12.Remembering GodNotice the psalmist has described where he's at through verse 11 — he's looked at himself — but then in verse 12 he says:“But you, O Lord, are enthroned forever;You are remembered throughout all generations.”And here in verse 12 through verse 16 he sets his mind on who God is, on what God is doing, and on what God will do. There's a combination of present reality and future hope, but it starts here with verse 12 where the psalmist declares something foundational. He says: God is enthroned forever and God is remembered throughout all generations.This means first that God is eternal. When psalmist says “God is remembered throughout all generations” he's talking about generations past, present, and future. Long before we were ever here, and long after we're gone, God is God, and he has been, and will be, remembered. In the long train of human history, we're just a tiny part, but God is eternal.And it gets better. It's not just that God exists eternally, but God is enthroned eternally. That means he reigns. He's in control. And if the God who is in control is also eternal, that means that God will outlast our suffering. God is bigger and he's gonna live longer! So suffering does not have the final say, but instead he's at work in it. He's doing something through it. He's building something through it — verse 16.What He's BuildingAnd sometimes we can see it, other times we can't, but we can rest assured it's happening. That is the hope of the psalmist! God, enthroned forever, in his mercy and kindness, is building now what is gonna result one day in all nations fearing the Lord and all kings of the earth bowing before him. That's the hope of the Old Testament — Habakkuk 3:19 — “… the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.”And that's the hope of the New Testament — Revelation 7:9 — “a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages … [are] crying out with a loud voice, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!”We want to record this! We want our children to know … God will outlast our suffering, and that means his redemptive purposes are guaranteed. He will accomplish every good thing that he intends. Even when we feel like a desert owl, he is building something glorious.3. Record this: God will comfort us with truth of Jesus (verses 23–28)In Psalm 102 there's a change that comes in verse 25, and it makes the whole psalm.I want to show it to you, but we need to start in verse 23. In verse 23, the psalmist picks back up on his lament from verses 2–11. He says, verse 23: “He has broken my strength in midcourse; he has shortened my days.”And he's talking about God doing this. It's just like in verse 10 when he says his suffering is because of God's indignation and anger. The psalmist is bearing God's wrath. The superscript already told us this is “The prayer of one afflicted.” And in the context of the Psalms as whole, this is the voice of the Messiah. Psalm 102 is like Psalm 22 — ultimately we're reading the prayer of the Messiah in his suffering. And so the psalmist, the Messiah, says to God in verse 24: “O my God,” I say, “take me not away in the midst of my days — you whose years endure throughout all generations!”And you'll notice in your Bible that the quotation ends there with verse 24. This is what the suffering Messiah says to God. Then in verse 25 we read:Of old you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands.Now get this: starting in verse 25, we are reading God's answer back to the Messiah. The Messiah cries out to God in verses 23–24, and God answers the Messiah in verses 25–28. And we know this for sure because this is what the writer of Hebrews tells us in the New Testament, in Hebrews Chapter 1.You don't have to turn there, but in Hebrews Chapter 1, the writer has been describing the divine glory of Jesus, and to make his case, he quotes several verses from the Old Testament where God speaks about the Messiah. The writer of Hebrews says that “of the Son”, or “about the Son”, God says this — and in verse 10 he quotes from Psalm 102:25.So, according to the New Testament, God the Father says to God the Son, the Messiah: “You, Lord, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of your hands. …”I want to make sure you get what's happening here! In Psalm 102, verse 25, in response to the Messiah's suffering, God the Father comforts him with the truth of who he is. The Messiah feels like a desert owl. His strength has been broken, his days are shortened. But God says to him: Of old you laid the foundation of the earth, and the heavens are the work of your hands. They will perish, but you will remain; they will all wear out like a garment. You will change them like a robe, and they will pass away, but you are the same, and your years have no end.Church, this is the truth of Jesus! Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever — and this was God's comfort to Jesus himself in his suffering, and it's God's comfort to us today. Remember the truth of Jesus! Remember who he is, and that because we're united to him by faith, our future is as secure as he is.Our hope is as alive as he is. It's living hope. Record that! That is what we want our children to know! The truth of Jesus changes everything.And I pray that's something our kids are learning from us, especially in these days. I mean, we are teaching something. We are modeling something. …Earlier this week, Melissa and I had dinner with Rob and Becca Ketterling. Rob is the lead pastor of River Valley Church here in the south metro. He planted River Valley back in 1995, so he's been a pastor a little longer than I have, and in recent months Rob has been a friend to me — I'm so thankful for him. He and his wife took us to dinner, and for an hour and half, they just poured into us. We were sharing with them our burdens, and especially for the children of our church and our own children. And Pastor Rob said to me, obviously, it is right to protect our families and children. But then he said to me: I know you want to make your children safe, but what if God wants to make them heroic?What if God wants to give them heroic faith? What if God is raising up in your church right now future Daniels and Deborahs who will seek the good of these Twin Cities for his glory?This challenged me. And I just wanna say: I'm in! Sign me up! Would that God do that!I mean, what do we really want for our children? What do we want them to know? What are we recording for future generations?I'll tell you three truths from Psalm 102:God will hear our prayers for help. God will outlast our suffering. God will comfort us with the truth of Jesus. And that's what brings us to the Table. The TableAt this Table is when the truth of Jesus takes center stage. The bread and cup represent his body and blood that he sacrificed for us at the cross, and so when we eat and drink, we remember what he did, and we remember our union with him. By his grace, we are united to him by faith, and all of his blessings become ours. This is why this table is only for Christians. If you trust in Jesus Christ, we welcome you to eat and drink, and give him thanks!

On today's show, we meet Robert Petkoff, who will be front and center when Moulin Rouge! The Musical is on stage at Walton Arts Center next week, but you may have already spent time with his voice on one of the audiobook bestsellers he's narrated. Plus, three of our summer interns, all graduates of Benton County high schools, get six questions they shouldn't be expected to know the correct answers to. We also get River Valley news from Talk Business & Politics.

What does it take to keep the power flowing across the River Valley? New electrical engineer Nathan Gibbons shares how an AVECC internship turned into a career serving the community he calls home, while giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the teamwork that keeps the lights on.Episode Timestamps00:00 – Welcome & Meet Nathan Gibbons00:25 – From AVECC intern to full-time electrical engineer01:14 – How internships shaped his career path01:33 – Discovering a passion for electrical engineering02:08 – A day in the life of an AVECC engineer03:08 – Supporting reliable power for cooperative members03:49 – The teamwork and culture behind the cooperative05:01 – Getting to Know Nathan: Favorite work snack05:30 – Exploring the River Valley & the National Forest06:17 – Hunting, fishing, and outdoor hobbies06:27 – Bass Pro, hometown pride & closing thoughts

John Bevere shares a powerful message on the second coming of Jesus, reminding us that the hope of Jesus' return is meant to shape how we live today. Through Scripture, he challenges us to fix our minds on heaven, remain faithful in our walk with God and live with the urgency of those eagerly awaiting their King. 

From the Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center, Eric Perry is here on his last week of work in Newport..  With Eric is Sarah Fisher, the new Director of the CTE and Kristie Howe.  We talk about the progress at the CTE, What Eric loved about the Newport community, growth in the school, what he wishes residents knew about the school and school district, plus introduce Sarah as the new Director, talk Winter Carnival with Kristie and lots more.

Pastor Rob concludes our Jonah series by exploring the surprising final chapter of Jonah's story. While Nineveh repents and receives God's mercy, Jonah struggles with a heart that values comfort over compassion. Pastor Rob challenges us to examine our own hearts, embrace God's grace for others and learn to love what God loves.

On today's show, we visit a new exhibition in Fayetteville that honors the legacy of Arkansas' own Levon Helm. Plus, the World Cup is in full swing, so we get up to date on the future USL Championship team coming to the area. And Michael Tilley of Talk Business & Politics joins us with news from the River Valley.

Pastor Logan shared how Jonah's story reveals God's heart for restoration, second chances, and repentance. After running from God's call, Jonah discovered that the same God he fled from was the God who rescued him, reminding us that no failure is final and no one is beyond the reach of God's mercy. Salvation belongs to the Lord, and through Jesus, God's grace continues to pursue and transform lives.

Some experiences in the outdoors stay with you forever. A perfect dry fly drift on a cold Michigan river. The thunder of wings exploding from a covey in a frost-covered field. Today's episode is about a man who has built his life around delivering exactly those moments.On this episode of Wild Game Dynasty, host Ryan sits down with Tim Riley, owner and professional guide of River Valley Adventures, operating on two of the most storied trout rivers in America—the AuSable and the Manistee. Tim is not just a fishing guide. He is a keeper of tradition, floating clients through Michigan's most breathtaking river country aboard the legendary AuSable River boat—a handcrafted wooden vessel with a history as rich as the rivers it glides through.The AuSable River is more than a fishery. It is hallowed ground for American fly fishing—a river that shaped conservation movements, inspired legendary anglers, and produced a culture of fly fishing that is uniquely Michigan and uniquely special. Tim Riley carries that legacy forward every single time he pushes off the bank, and in this episode he brings all of it to life.But River Valley Adventures isn't just about trout. Tim also guides upland game bird hunting trips, making him one of the rare outfitters who can put you on wild trout in the morning and have you walking behind a pointing dog through golden Michigan cover in the afternoon. If you love the outdoors in all its forms, Tim Riley is your guide.In this episode:The history of the iconic AuSable River boat and why it remains the perfect vessel for floating Michigan's legendary riversWhat a guided float trip on the AuSable and Manistee looks like and what makes it a bucket-list experienceThe species, hatches, and seasonal patterns that define fishing on these world-class riversThe differences between guiding on the AuSable versus the Manistee and how Tim approaches eachTips and insights for fly anglers of all skill levels looking to fish moving waterTim's guided upland game bird hunting operation and what Michigan's coverts have to offerThe conservation challenges facing Michigan's premier trout rivers and what's being done to protect themWhat it means to carry on the tradition of AuSable River guiding in the modern eraWhether you're a lifelong fly angler who has always dreamed of floating the AuSable the right way, a bird hunter looking for an authentic Michigan upland experience, or someone who simply loves wild places and the people who dedicate their lives to them—this episode is for you.Tim Riley is the real deal. River Valley Adventures is the real deal. And Michigan's rivers and uplands are waiting for you.Book a trip. Carry the tradition forward.Find River Valley Adventures and book your float trip or upland hunt at [River Valley Adventures contact/website]. Wild Game Dynasty Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you listen to podcasts.https://www.rivervalleyadventures.com/copy-of-home-1Hungry for more Wild Game Dynasty? Check out our blog: https://wildgamedynasty.com/blog/

Pastor Rob shared how Jonah's story reveals our tendency to resist God's voice and run from difficult obedience. Yet even in the storm, God pursues us with relentless grace, using challenges to expose what we've hidden and offering mercy before we deserve it. No matter how far we run, God's grace reaches farther.

What does it really take to keep the lights on? In this episode of The Next Greatest Thing, longtime Right-of-Way Supervisor David Kendrick shares stories from nearly two decades at Arkansas Valley Electric, the importance of maintaining reliable right-of-way, and one unforgettable encounter with a swarm of bees while working in the field. It's a behind-the-scenes look at the people and work that keep power flowing across the River Valley.

Pastor Rob explored how forgiveness moves beyond releasing an offense and into the possibility of restoration, reconciliation and healing. Through Scripture and practical wisdom, he challenged us to become reconcilers, trust God with the process and allow redeemed relationships to become powerful testimonies of the gospel at work.

On today's show, we hear that grassroots organizers are entering crunch time to collect signatures for potential ballot measures in Arkansas. Plus, we explore a festival that brings all of Arkansas together in one weekend. We also get River Valley headlines from Talk Business & Politics.

Pastor Rob continued the Selah series with Part 2, focusing on the significance of Pentecost Sunday and why we celebrate it. He also emphasized the power of praise and prayer, encouraging us to draw closer and lean in.

On today's show, we hear that more than three dozen young performers are being honored at the second Diamond Awards this weekend at the Walton Arts Center. Plus, writer CJ Leede tells us there is a reason for books that frighten us. Plus. Michael Tilley from Talk Business and Politics delivers a River Valley news roundup.

Small Cap Breaking News You Can't Miss!Here's a quick rundown of the latest updates from standout small-cap companies making big moves today:Draganfly Incorporated (NASDAQ: DPRO) (CSE: DPRO) (FSE: 3U8)Draganfly and F4 Defense International have been selected by the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory to develop a modular, multi-layered counter-drone system for the Department of War. The platform combines tethered aerial intelligence, AI-enabled targeting, and coordinated ground and air defeat capabilities designed for rapid deployment in contested operational environments. This contract expands Draganfly's defense presence in the global Counter-UAS market projected to exceed US$20 billion by 2030.New Age Metals Incorporated (TSX.V: NAM) (OTCQB: NMTLF) (FSE: P7J)New Age Metals is advancing the next phase of PLATSOL metallurgical testwork at its River Valley Platinum Group Metals Project in Ontario, building on proof-of-concept results showing palladium recoveries of up to 93%, platinum of 88%, and gold of 98%. The 6-month program by SGS Canada will optimize processing conditions and evaluate downstream PGM recovery to improve overall project economics. River Valley is one of North America's largest undeveloped primary palladium projects, with a 16-year mine life outlined in its 2023 PEA.Freegold Ventures Limited (TSX: FVL) (OTCQX: FGOVF)Freegold Ventures reported high-grade infill drill results at its Golden Summit Project in Alaska, including 19.2 g/t Au over 24.7 metres and 33.7 g/t Au over 19.5 metres. Higher-grade corridors have now been traced continuously for more than 1.5 km, supporting the scale of a project hosting an Indicated Resource of 17.2 million ounces at 1.24 g/t Au. With six rigs active and a Pre-Feasibility Study advancing, these results continue to build confidence in the project's higher-grade domains.IMPACT Silver Corp. (TSXV: IPT) (OTCQB: ISVLF)IMPACT Silver delivered record first quarter results for 2026, with revenue nearly tripling to $31.2 million and net income reaching a record $11.3 million. The strong performance at its Zacualpan silver mining camp in Mexico reflects high silver production combined with favorable silver prices and operational efficiency. Since 2006, IMPACT has generated over $352 million in cumulative silver revenue and carries no long-term debt.PharmAla Biotech Holdings Inc. (CSE: MDMA) (OTCQB: MDXXF)PharmAla Biotech has signed a term sheet to license the exclusive U.S. rights to ALA-002, its next-generation non-racemic MDMA therapeutic, to Jupiter Neurosciences (NASDAQ: JUNS) in a transaction valued at over US$100 million through upfront consideration, milestone payments, and royalties. ALA-002 carries FDA Novel Chemical Entity designation and is currently being supplied into U.S. government-sponsored clinical trials for PTSD, including studies by the Department of Veterans Affairs. PharmAla retains all international rights outside the United States, preserving significant additional value potential.Bottom Line: Today's small-cap lineup spans defense innovation, critical metals advancement, high-grade gold discovery, record silver production, and a landmark biotech licensing deal — a strong, diversified day for small-cap investors.Stay ahead of the market — follow AGORACOM for more breaking small-cap news and insights.

From the Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center in Newport, Mr Eric Perry is here with Niko Peck as we talk about the end of the school year, prom this past weekend, upcoming CTE events, Niko's role next year, Mr Perry announced his leaving at the end of June and more. 

True holiness is revealed through generosity, compassion and surrender. During One Day To Feed The World, Pastor Kirk challenges us to loosen our grip, be moved by the needs around us and trust God to multiply what we place in His hands. Together, we believe one day of sacrifice can make an eternal impact and help bring hope to people around the world.

Andrea Gartner from the Norwalk River Valley Trial took part in the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner to talk about the trail and their conservation efforts!

Pastor Rob reminded us that forgiveness isn't a side theme of the Bible — it's the way the Kingdom of God operates. As we walked through the process of forgiveness, we were challenged not to stop short of true healing, but to keep doing the hard work of releasing others the same way Christ has forgiven us.

At a walnut farm in Richmond's Coal River Valley, harvesting is underway.

On today's show, we hear that Doug Smith led the project reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone and plans to speak about it at the Walton Arts Center. Plus, we learn that the music of the feminist punk band War on Women can be brutal, but it's not all based on anger. We also get our weekly River Valley news roundup from Talk Business & Politics.

On today's show, we hear from an Arkansas native who received a Pulitzer Prize for local reporting on how tow companies took advantage of low-income residents in Connecticut. Plus, we talk to UAFS students, faculty and members of the community as they catalog as many species of life as they can. We also survey the live music opportunities for the weekend and more.

Pastor Logan reminded us that obedience to God requires letting go of what He's asked us to leave behind, trusting that what He's preparing is greater than what we're holding onto. He called us to stop relying on outward appearances and instead pursue a heart fully surrendered—listening for God's voice, walking in His Spirit and trusting Him in the waiting.

Show Date: 4/26/26Dan does a deep dive into the Class C teams from the CRVL. He is joined by Dan Chies (Arlington A's) and Brody Bratsch (Asst Coach - Glencoe Brewers).They review the 2025 season, and preview the 2026 season for all nine teams.They review the new Top 10 Rankings for Class C as well. Glencoe Brewers appear at #4 for the first state rankings.Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

Pastor Rob reminded us that God didn't call us to blend in, but to be set apart, trusting that He is already at work in ways we can't always see. Through the story of Saul, we're challenged to stop chasing what everyone else wants and instead choose obedience—because Jesus is the true King who leads us with humility and grace.

The Tour of the Mississippi River Valley bicycle event is back again in 2026! Coming up June 6 & 7, this two day bike ride is put on by the Quad Cities Bike Club and has been around for about 45 years. Tina, the TOMRV ride director is on to talk about this popular event that attracts cyclists annually to ride the scenic and challenging roads along the glacier-carved Mississippi River Valley. From flat stretches to steep bluffs, TOMRV offers a variety of terrains that challenge riders, from competitive racers to fitness enthusiasts. If you are looking for stunning views and plenty of hill training, TOMRV is your event! https://qcbc.org/ Just Go Bike: ragbrai.com/justgobike/ Registration for RAGBRAI LIII is open! www.ragbrai.com Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

From the Sugar River Valley Regional Technical Center, Eric Perry is here with two students Glory and Gabby as we talk about the  Plant & Animal Science and Cosmetology programs.  

Pastor Kirk walks through 1 Samuel 7, reminding us that renewal begins when we return to God with our whole heart, relying fully on Him instead of ourselves. Through the call to return, rely and remember, we're challenged to let go of what's been holding us back and trust that God is still our help and victory.

God is still speaking—but are we listening? In this message from 1 Samuel 3, Pastor Rob explores how to recognize the voice of God, respond with obedience and grow in a deeper, more personal relationship with Him. When we learn to say, “Speak, Lord, your servant is listening,” it can transform everything.

Pastor Rob reminded us that searching for life in this world leaves us empty—but true fulfillment is found in Christ alone. Because Jesus defeated death, we've been invited from death to life, into purpose, freedom and eternity with Him.

Pastor Rob reminded us that forgiveness isn't a side theme of our faith—it is the measure of grace itself, calling us to release, send away and cancel every offense without limit. We are challenged to move from internal obedience to full restoration, allowing God to transform our hearts so that what once hurt us can ultimately become a testimony of His healing power.

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Pastor Rob reminds us of our vision for the year, “Speak Lord, We're Listening.” He shares the origin of “selah” and the importance of pausing in our lives. When we take the time to sit in God's presence and focus on God, He shifts our perspective. 

Pastor Rob reminds us that God is always speaking, often not in loud moments but in a quiet whisper that requires us to slow down, draw close and tune our hearts to hear Him. As disciples, we learn to discern His voice through humility, seeking His presence and listening for the gentle guidance of the Spirit in the stillness.

Dr. Darnell Williams challenges us to dare to dream, reminding us that God-given dreams will disrupt our comfort, reveal the discipline required, and demand courage to pursue what God has shown us. Dreaming with God is not about personal ambition, but about stepping into His purpose and trusting Him to do more than we could imagine.