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Sunspots are highlights of the many ministries and missions happening on the surface of the Sun – That is, the Synod of the Sun. A region of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) with ALOT of dynamic and hopeful ministry happening in the name of Jesus Christ. We are Presbyterians in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. Sunspots can be anything from small congregational ministries, regional networks to international missions. They are caused by the interactions with the Holy Spirit. Like the c ...
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A Comic Book Recommendation Podcast with Spoiler-Ish Free Comic Book Reviews. We read a BUNCH of FRESH new comic books that come out on New Comic Book Wednesday, and pick the greatest ones to discuss. We ALSO discuss comic book movie and tv news, random STUFF that's FLOATING around in our Nerd brains, give out FREE digital comic book codes, interview comic book creators, update you on my very own comic book called Zombie Destroyers, and whatever other weird stuff we can think of. Please foll ...
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Tres Rios Safety and Crisis Response
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Today's episode features two Ruling Elders from Tres Rios Presbytery. If you are not familiar with Tres Rios Presbytery, it is a group of congregations and ministries located in the westernmost portion of Texas, and it’s known as Tres Rios because the presbytery is marked by three rivers: the Concho, Pecos, and Rio Grande. In our disaster work, we …
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Hurricane Preparedness Webinar
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This is a recording of a Hurricane Preparedness Webinar and Table Top exercise that the Synod hosted on July 11, 2024, just four days after Hurricane Beryl made landfall on the coast of Texas. Earlier this year, many forecasters predicted that this years’ Atlantic hurricane season will be more active than usual, with as many as 25 named storms to f…
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Disaster Partnership Conversations - Arkansas Tornado Recovery: One Year Later (Part 2 of a 3-Part Podcast Series)
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Our latest Sunspot’s Disaster Partnership Conversation podcast features a three-part series, highlighting the tornado recovery efforts across the Presbytery of Arkansas. On March 31, 2023, a high-end EF3 tornado hit Central Arkansas, damaging areas of Little Rock, North Little Rock, Sherwood, and Jacksonville. In that same storm system, another EF3…
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Disaster Partnership Conversations - Arkansas Tornado Recovery: One Year Later (Part 1 of a 3-Part Podcast Series)
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Our latest Sunspot’s Disaster Partnership Conversation podcast features a three-part series, highlighting the tornado recovery efforts across the Presbytery of Arkansas. On March 31, 2023, a high-end EF3 tornado hit Central Arkansas, damaging areas of Little Rock, North Little Rock, Sherwood, and Jacksonville. In that same storm system, another EF3…
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Disaster Partnership Conversations - Arkansas Tornado Recovery: One Year Later (Part 3 of a 3-Part Podcast Series)
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Our latest Sunspot’s Disaster Partnership Conversation podcast features a three-part series, highlighting the tornado recovery efforts across the Presbytery of Arkansas. On March 31, 2023, a high-end EF3 tornado hit Central Arkansas, damaging areas of Little Rock, North Little Rock, Sherwood, and Jacksonville. In that same storm system, another EF3…
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On today’s episode, we have a conversation with the Rev. Mitchell Miller, who was unanimously elected at the Spring 2024 Stated Meeting as the new Synod Leader/Stated Clerk of Synod of the Sun. Interviewing Mitch is Rev. Elizabeth Brinegar, who served on the Search Committee and Rev. Steve Shive, our current Bridge Interim Synod Leader and Stated C…
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Disaster Partnership Conversations: Recovering Oklahomans
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Today’s episode is all about volunteering and disaster recovery. Kathy joined a mission trip with a group of Presbyterians from Iowa as they as they work on storm damaged homes in Eastern Oklahoma. For this podcast, Kathy spoke with the group leader, the Rev. Tim Maxa, who is the pastor of two congregations who has been leading teams of youth and a…
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Living in Liminal Space: October 7 and Israel's War on Gaza
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On this episode of Sunspots, we continue the series of Living in Liminal Space but expanding it from the church setting to a global context. Bridge Interim Synod Leader/Stated Clerk Steve Shive welcomes his twin brother Ronald Shive to the conversation. Ron is a Retired Presbyterian Minister and Owner of Spiritus Mundi Travel. Ron has been engaged …
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Disaster Partnership Conversations: Transforming Donations to Disaster Recovery & Resiliency - Part 2
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Today's episode is part two of a two-part episode of a Sunspots’ Disaster Partnership Conversation. This episode features Jim Kirk, who serves as the Associate for Disaster Response in the U.S. for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, and Michelle Muñiz, who serves as the Disaster Recovery Coordinator for the Presbytery of San Juan in Puerto Rico. In …
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Disaster Partnership Conversations: Transforming Donations to Disaster Recovery & Resiliency - Part 1
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Today's episode is part one of a two-part episode of a Sunspots’ Disaster Partnership Conversation. This episode features Jim Kirk, who serves as the Associate for Disaster Response in the U.S. for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, and Michelle Muñiz, who serves as the Disaster Recovery Coordinator for the Presbytery of San Juan in Puerto Rico. In …
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Liminal Space Conversations: Nikki Collins
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On this episode of Sunspots, Bridge Interim Synod Leader and Stated Clerk Steve Shive talks with Nikki Collins, the Coordinator for 1001 New Worshiping Communities. Nikki Collins began serving as the Coordinator for 1001 New Worshiping Communities in June 2018. Previously she served Cherokee Presbytery as Stated Clerk and Mission Coordinator and, b…
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White Privilege Conference Conversation - Part 2
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This is part two of a two-part episode of Sunspots, featuring Dr. Eddie Moore Jr., Founder and Executive Director of The Privilege Institute, who talks about the upcoming White Privilege Conference that will be held on April 3-6 in Tulsa, OK. Click HERE to read Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr.'s bio and event details. Dr. Moore is interviewed by Natarsha Sande…
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White Privilege Conference Conversation - Part 1
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On this first of a two part episode of Sunspots, Dr. Eddie Moore Jr., Founder and Executive Director of The Privilege Institute, talks about the upcoming White Privilege Conference that will be held on April 3-6 in Tulsa, OK. Click HERE to read his bio and event details Dr. Moore is interviewed by: Natarsha Sanders, who is the Director of Centering…
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Living in Liminal Space: How is the Diminishing Impact of our Churches and the Death of Many Churches Affecting our Presbyteries and Churches Emotionally and Spiritually
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On November 9th, Steve Shive welcomed Fran Hilton Shelton to Liminal Conversations. The focus of the conversation was “How is the Diminishing Impact of our Churches and the Death of many Churches Affecting our Presbyteries and Churches Emotionally and Spiritually?” A founder of Faith & Grief Ministries, Fran leads bereavement workshops and spiritua…
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Living in Liminal Space: The Church's Vocation Found in Disaster Resilience
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On October 28, Thomas Riggs welcomed fellow staff member Kathy Lee-Cornell, Director of the Synod Partnership for Disaster Recovery. The focus of our conversation was "The Church's Vocation Found in Disaster Resilience". You can read more about the Synod Partnership for Disaster Recovery on the Synod's website at: https://www.synodsun.org/spdr-abou…
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Living in Liminal Space: What Christians Can Learn from the Spiritual but Not Religious
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On October 12, Thomas Riggs welcomed Mike Clawson to Liminal Conversations. The focus of the conversation was “What Christians can learn from the Spiritual But Not Religious” Mike Clawson is the Administrator for Illuman, a non-profit founded by Richard Rohr to promote healthy masculinity through contemplative spirituality and deep inner work. He a…
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Disaster Partnership Conversations: Meet Kathy Broyard
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How did a radio engineer end up transitioning into a career in disaster ministry? To find out, you’ll have to listen to this Sunspots Disaster Partnership Conversations episode and get to know a very special person named, Kathy Broyard. Kathy Broyard is the Executive Director and Emergency Management Specialist of FLAPDAN (what a great acronym, rig…
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Living in Liminal Space: Welcome to the Unknown
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On Thursday, September 28th, this conversation was led by Steve Shive, Bridge Interim Synod Leader/Stated Clerk. The focus of the conversation was "Welcome to the Unknown - How do we Live and Lead in this Time of an UnFolding Future?"Oleh Valerie Young
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Living in Liminal Space: Why Creating a Culture of Call Matters
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On September 7th, Steve Shive welcomed Lee Hinson-Hasty, senior director for Theological Educations Funds Development for the Committee on Theological Education of the Presbyterian Church (USA). The focus of the conversation was “Why Creating a Culture of Call Matters to the Future of Pastoral Leadership and How to Do It.” You are also invited to j…
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Disaster Partnership Conversations: Ferncliff
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This latest Disaster Partnerships Conversation features Emily Hooker, the Associate Director for Ferncliff, a camp and conference center located just outside of Little Rock, Arkansas. You will hear Emily wonderfully summarize the many ways Ferncliff lives out its passion for mission and outreach through several partnerships and offerings that suppo…
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Living in Liminal Space: Grounding Practices Amidst Unstable Times
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On August 24th, Steve Shive welcomed B.J. Woodworth to the conversation. B.J. is the minister of spiritual life and Taize worship at East Liberty Presbyterian Church in Pittsburg, Penn. The focus of the conversation was entitled “Grounding Practices amidst Unstable Times”. We pick up the conversation after an introduction and after Pastor Woodworth…
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Living in Liminal Space: Moving Church Communications to What's Next
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This conversation was moderated by Thomas Riggs, Communication and Administration Coordinator for Synod of the Sun and featured Rebecca Eldridge, Sr. Director of Development from FPC/Dallas. The focus on this conversation was entitled "Moving Church Communications to What's Next."Oleh Valerie Young
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Living in Liminal Space: Youth Ministry in a Post-Christian, Post-Pandemic World
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This summer, the Synod of the Sun began a series of conversations called “Living in Liminal Space: A Conversation Seeking Wisdom on the Way”. Hosted by Bridge Interim Synod Leader and Stated Clerk Steve Shive, these dialogues are a way for people to discuss the liminality of a post-pandemic and post-Christian world, as well as the liminal space in …
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Southminster Presbyterian Church Response to Tulsa Storms
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On this episode of Sunspots, the official podcast of Synod of the Sun, Kathy Lee-Cornell, Director of the Synod Partnership for Disaster Recovery has a conversation with Oliva Lane, Head of Staff at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Pastor Lane talks about her recollection of the event, the aftermath in Tulsa, and Southminster’s …
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Living in Liminal Space: Questions that are Troubling the Waters
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On June 22, 2023, the Synod of the Sun began a series of conversations called “Living in Liminal Space: A Conversation Seeking Wisdom on the Way”. Hosted by Bridge Interim Synod Leader and Stated Clerk Steve Shive, these dialogues are a way for people to discuss the liminality of a post-pandemic and post-Christian world, as well as the liminal spac…
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Disaster Partnership Conversations: Grants for Church Security
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On this episode of Sunspots, Kathy Lee-Cornell, Director of the Synod Partnership for Disaster Recovery has a conversation with Ben Henderson and Katherine Kerr Kubatzky, members of Mission Presbytery’s Disaster Preparedness & Assistance Task Force. For this first Disaster Partnership Conversation, Kathy, Ben, and Katherine host a discussion on Gra…
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On this episode of SunSpots, Coordinating Team Moderator Kristy Rodgers interviews Bridge Interim Synod Leader and Stated Clerk Rev. Dr. Steve Shive. They talk about the ‘liminal space’, the role of an interim, and listening to the stirring of the Spirit.Oleh Valerie Young
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On this episode of Sunspots, 2022 Moderator Kristy Rodgers interviews our outgoing Synod Leader and Stated Clerk Valerie Young. As she prepares to become the new Synod Leader/Stated Clerk of the Synod of South Atlantic, Valerie shares some of her stories from 18 years of ministry in the Synod, looks forward to her new experiences, and says thank yo…
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Issue #261 Nottingham Vol1 Commentary Review With Co-Host Kevin!
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Issue #261 Nottingham Vol1 Commentary Review With Co-Host Kevin!Kevin IG: https://www.instagram.com/kevs_dailycarry/Kevin and I give a page by page commentary with review of Mad Cave Studios Hit Comic Nottingham Vol.1! Mad Cave Studios IG: https://www.instagram.com/madcavestudios/Thank you to SPONSOR popuptee.com/ USE PROMO CODE SUNSPOTSCOMICS and …
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On this episode of Sunspots, we visit with Rev. Pepa Paniagua of kin·dom community, a 1001 New Worshiping Communities in North Texas. Enabling the dream of friends Andy Hackett and Garrett deGraffenreid, they created kin·dom camp, an opportunity for LBGTQIA+ youth to come and experience a week of affirmation, celebration and fun at Camp Gilmont. Th…
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On this edition of Sunspots, we listen in on a conversation between Kristy Rodgers, 2022 Moderator of the Synod of the Sun and Brian Ellison, Executive Director of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians. As they talk about the upcoming Covenant Conversation to be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Oklahoma City on August 27th, they dig into …
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In light of the recent decision by the SCOTUS overturning Roe v Wade, guest host Rev. Elizabeth Brinegar talks with Rev. Natarsha Sanders and Rev. Sarah Leer about recognizing the thread of bondage that’s existed since the beginning of our nation. In understanding that "if you are not practicing your theology, you're not actually studying God", we …
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On this episode of Sunspots, we proudly and officially welcome Rev. Kathy Lee-Cornell as the Director of the Synod Partnership for Disaster Response. Valerie interviews Kathy about her dreams for this new position and how she'll bring her experience as a pastor, social worker, and disaster site coordinator to this new position. You can read the ful…
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On this week’s episode of SunSpots, we’re going back to January of this year and we’re gonna listen to a Meditation presented by Synod Leader/Stated Clerk Valerie Young at the Called Synod Meeting. At this meeting, the Synod voted to become a partner in the Synod of the Sun Partnership for Disaster Recovery, or SPDR. Valerie talks about how the SPD…
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In part three of their continuing conversation, Sarah Leer, Natarsha Sanders, and guest host Elizabeth Brinegar explore the tension of when to be silent and when to use your voice. Using Proverbs 21:23 as a touchpoint, they talk about the how and when of speak out and when to listen deeply. Find their previous conversations, entitled The Educated L…
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On this episode of Sunspots, we brought together Zoë Garry and Ezequiel Herrera, both of whom lead New Worshipping Communities in very different settings in the Synod of the Sun. Zoë Garry is the Director of NOLA Wesley, an affirming campus ministry for the students of Tulane and Loyola Universities in New Orleans, which includes The Labyrinth, a p…
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This week's episode is a collection of poetry readings from her extensive collection of poems by Christianne Chase and musical adaptations of hymns and songs by pianist Brett N Wilenzick, both Ruling Elders from Cimarron Presbytery. Please enjoy this inspirational and entertaining podcast from your friends at Sunspots!…
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Have you ever wondered about discernment—what it is and how to do it? Wondering what God is saying you today? Join Rev. Michael Vinson, a Teaching Elder in the Presbytery of Arkansas, and guest host Elizabeth Brinegar as they explore the themes of spiritual discernment and health.Oleh Valerie Young
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Issue #260 My NCBD Picks!6 New Comic Book Day Picks:Kill Lock Artisan Wrath #1King of Spies #4Little Monsters #1Primos #2Radiant Red #1We Live Age of Paladions #1Thank you to SPONSOR popuptee.com/ USE PROMO CODE SUNSPOTSCOMICS and get 25% OFF ON YOUR ORDER!!! @popuptee #popuptee www.popuptee.com/- Theme song Singer Nick Papageorge www.instagram.com…
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What’s does it mean to belong to one another? Does it mean to invite someone or does it mean something more? Join Sarah Leer, Natarsha Sanders, and guest host Elizabeth Brinegar as they explore these themes and more in part two of their conversation on the latest episode of Sunspots. Find their previous conversation, entitled The Educated Life, on …
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On this special episode of Sunspots, Synod Leader and Stated Clerk Valerie Young sits down with Rev. Rich Schempp, H.R. and former Executive Presbyter of Palo Duro Presbytery. Rich and his wife Carol have been Mission Co-workers at NOROC (New Opportunities for Romanian Orphan Children) in Tulcea, Romania. Because Tulcea is located on the Danube Del…
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Issue #259 Invincible Vol.1 Commentary 1 of 4, PLUS Bonus!
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Issue #259 Invincible Vol.1 Commentary 1 of 4, PLUS Bonus!With Co-Host Michael Norris @letstalkcollectingThank you to SPONSOR popuptee.com/ USE PROMO CODE SUNSPOTSCOMICS and get 25% OFF ON YOUR ORDER!!! @popuptee #popuptee www.popuptee.com/- Theme song Singer Nick Papageorge www.instagram.com/nicholas.dell/and his band Solution www.instagram.com/so…
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On this episode of Sunspots, guest host Elizabeth Brinegar sits down with Sarah Leer and Natarsha Sanders to talk about our identity as honest and authentic children of God through the lens of Christian Education.Oleh Valerie Young
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This week's episode is a Christmas gift of a Christmas poetry reading from her extensive collection of Christmas poems by Christianne Chase and musical adaptations of Christmas songs by pianist Brett N Wilenzick, both Ruling Elders at First Presbyterian Church in Enid, OK. Please enjoy this inspirational and entertaining podcast from your friends a…
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FPC/Stillwater Children Eliminating Medical Debt
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Today, we’re talking with the Rev. Dr. Leah R. Hrachovec and her nine year old daughter Nora. They’re going to tell us a story about the children’s and youth program at First Presbyterian Church in Stillwater, OK. Specifically, we’ll hear about Nora’s project with RIP Medical Debt, a project to eliminate medical debt in Oklahoma. https://ripmedical…
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Embracing the New Reality - Rev. Stewart Smith
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Today, we’re speaking with General Presbyter Rev. Stewart Smith from the Presbytery of Arkansas. Stewart is a lifelong Presbyterian who was born as a preacher’s kid in Charlotte, NC. He moved to Arkansas in the first grade and grew up in the Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church in Forest City. He graduated from Trinity University and after several y…
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Reports After Ida - Return to the Bayou
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This podcast is a follow-up to our first podcast about the folks of the Presbytery of South Louisiana after Hurricane Ida. In that first podcast, Interim General Presbyter Richard Williams travelled to New Orleans over Labor Day weekend and interviewed some of the Presbyterians who are doing the work of helping their neighbors while also dealing wi…
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Doing Incredible Things - The Rev. Tim Blodgett
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On this episode of Sunspots, Valerie sits down with Tim Blodgett, the General Presbyter for Eastern Oklahoma Presbytery. They talk about his role as GP (side note…he’s not Bishop), his learning about when to enter situations with churches, and how some really good things have come from the pandemic. They also talk about the Native American churches…
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Special Episode - Reports After Ida
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This is a special episode of the Sunspots podcast, following up on what has happened in the Presbytery of South Louisiana after Hurricane Ida made landfall there. Interim General Presbyter Richard Williams traveled to New Orleans over Labor Day weekend, to interview the faithful Presbyterians who are responding to their local communities in the aft…
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Issue #258 with 4 Comic Book Recommendations!
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Issue #258 It's been a while. 4 Comic Book Recommendations and some other Fun Stuff!Thank you to SPONSOR popuptee.com/ USE PROMO CODE SUNSPOTSCOMICS and get 25% OFF ON YOUR ORDER!!! @popuptee #popuptee www.popuptee.com/- Theme song Singer Nick Papageorge www.instagram.com/nicholas.dell/and his band Solution www.instagram.com/solution_band/Check out…
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