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This week in headlines Ben & Jerry’s is leaving Israeli-Occupied Territories and Kanye West is releasing a new album. We are joined by Becky Hancock, Crisis Intervention Team Coordinator, to discuss law enforcement and mental health. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Ch...

We’re Back! This week in headlines we discuss college athletes getting sponsorships. Our topic of discussion is dealing with doubt. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church. ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 00:00 INTRO 09:34 HEADLINES 16:20 DEALING WITH DOUBT

In this episode, Alex has a conversation with Precious Brady-Davis about their relationship as siblings and Precious’s experiences as a trans person of color. Brady-Davis is an award winning trans advocate who has just released a memoir titled, “I Have Always Been Me." Link to Book: urlgeni.us/amazon/precious DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast member...

This is our second episode of a 3-week series about sexuality. Our guest, Holly, shares her story of her teen child coming out as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church. ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 00:00 INTRO 06:14 PARENTING AN LGBTQIA+ TEEN

This week we kick off our first episode of a 3-week series about sexuality. Our guest, Connor, shares his story and life experiences living as a gay Christian. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church. ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 00:00 INTRO 07:26 LIVING AS A GAY CHRISTIAN

This week in headlines Target is no longer selling trading cards in stores. We’re joined by resident Matt Johnson to discuss the phrases and scriptures we often use out of context. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church. ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 00:00 INTRO 09:32 HEADLINES 16:0...

This week in headlines Saddleback Church has ordained three women as pastors. We’re joined by Mark Ashton to discuss evangelism. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church. ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 00:00 INTRO 06:07 HEADLINES 18:31 Evangelism

This week in headlines Will Smith announces plans to transform his dad bod and a woman gave birth prematurely on a flight to Hawaii. We asked for your questions and you delivered! We do our best to answer all the questions sent to us on social media. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Ch...

This week in headlines a 73 year-old woman with dementia is violently arrested by police and Supreme Court to take up appeal over right to carry gun for self-defense. Our topic of conversation is gun control. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church. ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 00:0...

This week in headlines Apple will launch podcast subscriptions next month and Demi Lovato’s yogurt shop controversy rages on after new messages leak. We are joined by Dr. Karl Pagenkemper to discuss the topic of the seven deadly sins and how Christians address sin in their lives. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily refle...

This week in headlines ‘Bachelor’ star Colton Underwood comes out as gay, Bieber calls out pastors who put themselves on pedestals, and Minnesota cop will be charged in shooting of black motorist. Our topic of discussion is birth control and what that may look like in the confines of a Christian marriage. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members an...

This week in headlines Justin Bieber drops an EP on Easter and Tampa Bay Buccaneer Carlton Davis apologizes for tweeting an anti-asian slur. Our topic of discussion is Stop Asian Hate and our guests Eugene Lu and Thien Olson join us to share their stories. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position...

This week in headlines Omaha's Gene Leahy Mall to reopen in 2022 and a Supersonic airliner could fly LA to Tokyo in under three hours. Our topic of discussion is Lil Nas X’s Satan Shoes and the history of Satanic panic. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church. ⏱️TIMEST...

This week in headlines Boston Marathon icon Dick Hoyt, who pushed son in wheelchair for 32 races, dies and NCAA March Madness drops the ball for women's basketball with sexism outrage. Our topic of discussion is Women’s History Month and the impact of women in history and women who inspire us in our personal lives. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast...

This week in headlines, an Omaha police officer was shot and meat is on the menu. Our topic of discussion is pets and animals and we are joined by veterinarian Dr. Jerry Busselman. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church. ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 00:00 INTRO 08:23 HEADLINES 19:5...

This week in headlines the passing of Omaha’s Mayor’s husband and a third stimulus check. Our topic of discussion is boycotts. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church. ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 00:00 INTRO 07:18 HEADLINES 21:14 BOYCOTTS

This week in headlines Amazon changes its app logo because some found it to resemble Hitler’s mustache and Jay’s coach, Greg McDermott uses racially insensitive comments to men’s basketball team. Our topic of discussion is cancel culture and its positive and negative effects as well as how we as christians should engage. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the...

This week in headlines Taco Bell is getting into the chicken sandwich business and a harrowing engine malfunction on a United flight. Our topic of discussion is ‘when leaders fail.’ Mark Ashton takes Alex’s place to help us process current examples such as Ravi Zacharia and Carl Lentz. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily...

This week in headlines Christian entertainer Carman Dies and Omaha sees the coldest temperatures in at least 25 years. Our topic of discussion is Qanon and the dangers Christians face when they allow themselves to be fully taken by conspiracy theories. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of...

This week in headlines we talk about the Half Time show and the rise in Valentine’s candy sales at local shops. Our topic of discussion is money. We get a chance to ask some awkward questions and discuss its meaning in our lives. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church...

This week in headlines GameStop stock freeze and Nebraska’s first mental health clinic. We are joined by Steve Yost, Ryan Shields, and Caitlin Fettig to discuss worship styles and how a church can unify under a desire to get back to the heart of worship over individual preferences. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily ref...

This week in headlines a new invite-only social app and a woman who won the lottery based on numbers from her husband’s dream. Our guest is Dr. Karl Pagenkemper. Each cast member gets 10 minutes to ask him questions about studying the Bible. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Comm...

This week in headlines, ‘Omaha Food Lovers’ Facebook group helps struggling restaurants and Poet Amanda Gorman reads ‘The Hill We Climb.’ Our topic of discussion is belonging to community and how meaningful community takes many forms in our lives. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Chris...

This week in headlines, ways to help our nation heal and the prayer that ended with “awoman.” Our topic of discussion is understanding the Sabbath and how keeping it can look differently in many of our lives. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church. ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 00:0...

This week in headlines the first woman who is deaf on the Bachelor and Omaha sees a spike in homicides. Our guest is Josh Dotzler, the CEO of Abide Omaha, here to discuss justice. DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the cast members and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Christ Community Church. ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 00:00 INTRO 14:03 HEADLINES 23:03...