Best Pettersen Podcasts (2025)

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Open Topic // Desiring to Worship God [Psalm 84] (Billy Hanna) 38:08

6d ago38:08

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Billy Hanna explores the depth and beauty of Psalm 84, reflecting on its themes of longing for God’s presence, finding strength in faith, and the joy of worship. Through thoughtful insights and heartfelt discussion, Billy delves into how the psalmist’s words remain relevant today, offering encouragement to those seeking spiritual renewal. Whether y…

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Who Influences the Influencers? (Feat. Megan Burns) 56:12

7d ago56:12

56:12

Send us a message! Really! THIS WEEK on the Get More Smarter Podcast it's a special interview-only episode! Where do you get your news? Who do you trust? And are you just a victim of an evil algorithm, or an informed and engaged citizen? Megan Burns is here to talk about the idea of a Newsfluencer, and we ask, does the podcast count?…

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Writing, Healing & Hitting, the Stage with Levi Hummon 37:42

13d ago37:42

37:42

Send a message direct to Emily What do a broken heart, a country music stage, and a wedding countdown have in common? Emily reconnects with longtime friend and rising country artist Levi Hummon. From growing up with a legendary songwriter dad to navigating heartbreaks, record deals, and viral TikTok dances, Levi opens up about the highs and lows of…

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You Go, Canada (feat. "Canadian Jason Bane") 1:13:10

15d ago1:13:10

1:13:10

Send us a message! Really! This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast the race for the worst job in Colorado politics is back on! Who among us gets to be the next Chair of the Colorado GOP? Then, who wants to Chuck…Schumer? It could start with one of Colorado’s Senators. And finally, our least favorite member of congress from the 8th congressional d…

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Galatians // From Slaves to Sons [Galatians 4:1-7] (Billy Hanna) 33:43

16d ago33:43

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Billy Hanna delves into Galatians 4:1-7, exploring the profound transformation from spiritual slavery to adoption as children of God. Billy begins with a personal story about winning a PlayStation 4 as a child, using it as an analogy to illustrate how something greater—Jesus Christ—has come to replace the law. Through Paul’s message to the Galatian…

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There are No Tariffs on this Episode (feat. Michael Dougherty) 1:25:39

21d ago1:25:39

1:25:39

Send us a message! Really! This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, new polling shows Americans are already sick of Trump 2.0; will shutting down FiveThirtyEight so nobody can get a good polling average help or hurt the 45th and 47th president and his flagging ratings? The White House is controlled by Republicans. The senate is controlled by Repu…

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Galatians // The Purpose of the Law [Galatians 3:15-29] (Jeff Samuel) 45:59

23d ago45:59

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Jeff Samuel focuses on Galatians 3:15-29, exploring the relationship between faith, the law, and God's promise. Jeff delves into the historical context of the covenant with Abraham, emphasizing that salvation has always been through faith rather than works. He explains the purpose of the law—not as a means of salvation, but as a way to reveal sin, …

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Praying for Strangers: A Journey Through Loss and Faith 21:00

27d ago21:00

21:00

Send a message direct to Emily Have You Ever Found Healing in the Most Unexpected Places? Emily shares an emotional and unexpected realization—how a difficult medical diagnosis led her to confront her deepest trauma and ultimately find healing. Initially dreading every appointment, Emily describes a powerful moment of clarity and peace that shifted…

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Unprecedented Political Pandering to Putin (feat. Sarah Wilson Sohkey) 1:35:13

28d ago1:35:13

1:35:13

Send us a message! Really! This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, the brilliant businesspeople and billionaires that are currently running the country are driving the economy off a cliff; as Donald Trump’s approval ratings slide into net-negative territory at record speed, are we great again yet? Then our neighbors to the north get rightfully p…

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Galatians // The Law, the Curse, and Christ [Galatians 3:10-14] (Gavin Lynch) 38:22

30d ago38:22

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Gavin Lynch delivers a powerful message on Galatians 3:10-14, exploring the contrast between the law, the curse, and Christ’s redeeming work. Gavin shares a personal story about a speeding ticket to illustrate how impossible it is to keep the law perfectly, drawing a parallel to our spiritual condition. He explains that relying on the law for salva…

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What Are We Even Doing Anymore? 51:44

1M ago51:44

51:44

Send us a message! Really! On this episode of the Get More Smarter Podcast, "Baby of the Show" Sam Silverii made quite a bit of news as his mom had to schlep him across the country just to be able to do her job forcing House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans to scramble to lock down all their votes on the worst budget resolution we’ve seen in ou…

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Putting the Fun in Fungible (featuring Sen. Jeff Bridges) 49:44

1M ago49:44

49:44

Send us a message! Really! This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, we already make the joke about the actor Jeff Bridges in the intro to the interview but we’ve got the Chairman of Colorado’s powerful Joint Budget Committee -- State Senator Jeff Bridges -- on the show to explain the insane math problem that is the Colorado state budget. The econ…

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Galatians // Bearing Fruit [Galatians 3:1-6] (Dan Pettersen) 36:47

1M ago36:47

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Dan Pettersen dives into Galatians 3:1-9, exploring the key theme of salvation by faith, not works. Dan challenges the mindset of trying to earn God’s approval and reminds us that grace is a gift, freely given. He illustrates how legalism can lead us away from true faith and encourages us to trust fully in God. The message is clear: instead of stri…

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The Friends Who Never Left: Love, Loss & Loyalty 56:20

1M ago56:20

56:20

Send a message direct to Emily What happens when you sit down with your two best friends and relive the most heartbreaking and heartwarming moments of your life? Emily is joined by her two closest friends, Kellie and Alex, for a candid conversation about friendship, grief, and moving forward after unimaginable loss. They share memories of Emily’s l…

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America Wakes Up to the Trump Threat (feat. Rep. Joe Neguse) 1:22:03

1M ago1:22:03

1:22:03

Send us a message! Really! This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, Sam Silverii is three weeks old, which is five days younger than the Trump Administration, and even he knows what’s going on in DC is bonkers. We check in with our 8th favorite soon-to-be-one-term member of Congress, who has spent his time in Washington hiding when he’s not too b…

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Is Trump...Thanos? Fingers Crossed! 1:06:26

2M ago1:06:26

1:06:26

Send us a message! Really! This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, Jason Bane is joined by guest host Megan Burns as we continue to keep you updated on what you need to be watching as the Trump administration floods the zone with nonsense. Gabe Evans may be earning a new nickname, while Lauren Boebert just keeps on doing Lauren Boebert things. W…

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Galatians // Walking in Step with the Gospel [Galatians 2:11-21] (Billy Hanna) 36:16

2M ago36:16

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Billy Hanna continues a deep dive into the book of Galatians, focusing on Galatians 2:11-21—a passage centred around a pivotal conflict between the apostles Paul and Peter. Billy unpacks how the confrontation between Paul and Peter wasn’t just a disagreement but a crucial moment in defining the true gospel: that we are justified by faith in Christ …

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Grief, Grit, and Game Days: Kate Pettersen’s Story 1:03:04

2M ago1:03:04

1:03:04

Send a message direct to Emily What happens when life shatters in an instant—twice? Sports broadcaster Kate Pettersen joins Emily for an emotional conversation about losing both of her parents just months apart and how grief shaped her journey. From the sudden passing of her father to her mother’s eight-year battle with cancer, Kate shares the raw …

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Galatians // Paul's Gospel Defended [Galatians 1:11-2:10] (Mark Linton) 32:47

2M ago32:47

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Mark Linton dives into Galatians 1:11–2:10, unpacking Paul's defense of the gospel as divinely revealed, transformative, and entirely by grace. Mark Linton unpacks Paul's defense of the gospel as a revelation directly from God—unchanged by human influence and consistent across the early church. With vivid illustrations, including Paul's dramatic tr…

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We Apparently Can't Do Better Than This 1:07:17

2M ago1:07:17

1:07:17

Send us a message! Really! This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, President Trump hasn’t even been in office for two weeks, and he’s already breaking most of the country. Our seventh favorite member of congress is making some really dumb decisions, and so is our eighth favorite member – though that’s a lot more predictable. Sen. Michael Bennet …

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Bonus Episode: An Interview with Colorado Media Expert Corey Hutchins 50:15

2M ago50:15

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Send us a message! Really! We have a bonus episode this week on the Get More Smarter Podcast: Jason Bane sits down with Corey Hutchins, who oversees the Journalism Institute at Colorado College, advises the Colorado Media Project, and serves on the board of the state chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Each Friday, Hutchins publishe…

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Galatians // No Other Gospel [Galatians 1:1-10] (Dan Pettersen) 38:18

2M ago38:18

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Dan Pettersen introduces us to our new series for 2025 on the book of Galatians. In this week’s sermon Pastor Dan Pettersen kicks off a new series diving deep into the book of Galatians. He explores the foundational Christian doctrine of salvation by grace through faith and how it sets Christianity apart. With practical illustrations and a rich his…

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So You're Living in an Oligarchic Kleptocracy (feat. Tom Pepinsky) 1:31:46

2M ago1:31:46

1:31:46

Send us a message! Really! This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, as the Trump regime enters its first week and begins to lay the groundwork for the worst shit imaginable, Colorado’s Democratic leaders ready themselves for the fight while Colorado’s Republicans write letters of support. We check in with our 7th and 8th favorite members of Congr…

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Making Women Feel Seen: Emilie Iggiotti’s Gift of Empowerment 49:59

3M ago49:59

49:59

Send a message direct to Emily Leave a rating/review for this podcast with one click What happens when fate, resilience, and creativity collide? Emily sits down with Emilie Iggiotti, a French-born photographer who turned life’s challenges into a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. From uprooting her life in France to pursue love in Canada, t…

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Choo Choos and Cuckoos (feat. Chris Nicholson) 1:17:21

3M ago1:17:21

1:17:21

Send us a message! Really! This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, the battle for the soul of the Colorado Republican Party is beginning. Who will be the unluckiest Coloradan to get the worst job in the state? Then, the Colorado Senate Republicans have plans! And a bunch of crinkly dollar bills! And, about half the seats in the State Senate they…

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Republicans Unleash The Stupid 59:32

3M ago59:32

59:32

Send us a message! Really! This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, the 2025 legislative session begins dies initii, which is not a thing but we’re going to make it a thing; with hundreds of millions in TABOR Budget Cuts looming, a big bill making it easier for workers to form a union setting up a showdown with the first floor, and the same ol BS…

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Stepping Into 2025: Navigating Grief and New Beginnings 14:05

3M ago14:05

14:05

Send a message direct to Emily How do you step into a new year when grief still lingers? Emily reflects on life after loss, sharing how New Year's became an unexpected emotional hurdle after losing her husband Colby. She offers comforting advice for those facing grief, hardships, or transitions in 2025, emphasizing the power of presence, self-care,…

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President Musk Took Over While You Were Enjoying the Holidays 59:34

3M ago59:34

59:34

Send us a message! Really! This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, it’s 2025, so why does it feel like 1861? At least one of us is coming to you live on tape from our Nation’s Capitol where a very different kind of storming of the Capitol is happening on this election certification day, and in case you’re just waking up from a coma, yes, the Ame…

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Dealing with GRIEF During The Holidays? 22:27

3M ago22:27

22:27

Send a message direct to Emily How do you embrace the holidays when grief feels overwhelming? Emily opens up about navigating the holiday season while processing the loss of her late husband, Colby. She reflects on the origins of You Are More, her journey from shutting out Christmas to finding ways to celebrate again, and the powerful role of compa…

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Aurora: Still Not Overrun by Venezuelans (feat. Dave Perry) 1:12:46

4M ago1:12:46

1:12:46

Send us a message! Really! This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, "Deportation hamburgers," our podcast’s year in review, and the return of the Liberty in Laundry act. Oh, and the podcast makes international news! But first, Operation Aurora: Is it just a fun 2024 campaign slogan gimmick thing OR the actual beginning of rounding up tens of mill…

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Get More Legislating (feat. Senate President James Coleman) 1:02:01

4M ago1:02:01

1:02:01

Send us a message! Really! This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, the incoming President of the Colorado Senate, James Coleman (D-Denver), joins us to talk near-supermajorities, housing policy, the state budget deficit, bipartisanship, Project 2025, and so much more. We're getting you more smarter for the next Colorado legislative session, whic…

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Terminal vs. Sudden: Two Paths to Heartbreak 55:33

4M ago55:33

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Send a message direct to Emily Leave a rating/review for this podcast with one click Can widows rewrite the narrative of love, loss, and resilience? Emily sits down with fellow young widows Demi and Jennifer to explore the multifaceted experience of widowhood. Together, they unpack the differences between losing a partner to a terminal illness vers…

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Get More Time Travel (feat. Tim Miller) 44:20

4M ago44:20

44:20

Send us a message! Really! This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast...we're going back in time to January 2023 and our interview with Tim Miller of The Bulwark. Before he became a national name in politics, Miller worked for Republican politicians right here in Colorado. We'll be back next week with all new episodes of the podcast once we finish d…

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I SURVIVED the Humboldt Broncos Bus Crash and WON Amazing Race Canada! 1:07:18

4M ago1:07:18

1:07:18

Send a message direct to Emily What happens when love, resilience, and the unthinkable come together? Emily explores the powerful journey of Tyler Smith, a survivor of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, and Kat Kastner, a passionate mental health advocate. Not only did they overcome unimaginable challenges, but they also became winners of The Amazing …

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Record-Setting Incompetence (feat. Elizabeth Jarosz) 1:22:13

4M ago1:22:13

1:22:13

Send us a message! Really! This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, President-Elect Donald Trump continues to fill up his cabinet with weirdos, freaks, and credibly accused rapists, both statutory and otherwise; in other words, everything old is new again. The City of Aurora is the only major city in Colorado currently run by Republicans, and man…

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In Which We Discuss Quadfectas and Underwater Alien Bases 59:19

5M ago59:19

59:19

Send us a message! Really! This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, The Big Orange Guy is assembling a rogue’s gallery of cabinet members to most likely destroy the entire federal government from the inside out, making people like us breathe a sigh of relief when comparative normies like Marco Rubio get appointed as Secretary of State. Next, two …

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Life Beyond the Labels 56:03

5M ago56:03

56:03

Send a message direct to Emily What’s it like to be a “hockey wife,” a reality TV alum, and a new mom all at once? Emily Karlsson, formerly Emily Ferguson from The Bachelor, chats with Emily about her life’s transformations—from her Vegas nightlife days to finding love, navigating intense hockey seasons, and adjusting to motherhood. Emily opens up …

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Ecclesiastes // Hope Amidst the Hebel [Ecclesiastes 12] (Lewis Varley) 34:53

5M ago34:53

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Lewis Varley delves into the final chapter of Ecclesiastes, bringing to light its core message about life’s ephemeral nature. With references to "Hebel" (or "vapour" in Hebrew), Lewis explores the contrasting themes of futility and hope, asserting that while life’s meaning may appear fleeting, there is a larger divine plan. Through the wisdom of Ec…

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Election Results Inside the Blue Rectangle (feat. Seth Masket) 1:18:46

5M ago1:18:46

1:18:46

Send us a message! Really! This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, we regret to inform you that we were wrong. Donald Trump is heading back to the White House, potentially with a Republican Trifecta and a large-scale admission that Project 2025 was the agenda all along. We unpack the results with the one and only SMOTUS: Seth Masket, Professor o…

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Election Day Warm Fuzzies 24:30

5M ago24:30

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Send us a message! Really! On a special Election Day edition of the Get More Smarter Podcast, we've got nothing but nice, warm fuzzies for 25 minutes. We know you're probably freaking out a little bit about Colorado races and the big battle for President of the United States, so we're here to bring some calm(ala) energy and tell you why we both thi…

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Ecclesiastes // Death is Inevitable [Ecclesiastes 9] (Geoff Smith) 42:55

5M ago42:55

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Geoff Smith dives into Ecclesiastes 9, reflecting on themes of life, death, and meaning. Geoff discusses the inevitability of death, regardless of one's moral standing, and emphasizes the transient nature of worldly pursuits and pleasures. Drawing from Solomon's reflections, he urges us to find joy in life’s simple blessings, like companionship and…

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Qualified Hopium (feat. Andrew Baumann) 1:41:25

5M ago1:41:25

1:41:25

Send us a message! Really! This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, it’s everything you need to know before election day! We make our final calls for 2024 and bring in the big prognosticator himself: Pollster of the pod Andrew Baumann, Partner at Global Strategy Group, predicts the future and lays down a marker for what he thinks is going to happ…

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Learning to Blink – Victoria Arlen’s Story 1:08:13

5M ago1:08:13

1:08:13

Send a message direct to Emily How do you go from a vegetative state to becoming a gold medalist, ESPN host, and Dancing with the Stars contestant? Victoria Arlen shares her unbelievable journey of survival and resilience with Emily. Diagnosed with two rare neurological conditions at 11, Victoria was locked inside her own body for four years, unabl…

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The Election That Is and Was Not (feat. Nadine Bridges, Susy Bates, and Sen. Jessie Danielson) 1:21:20

5M ago1:21:20

1:21:20

Send us a message! Really! This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, has the Trump Wall (no, not the one that never got built) finally started to crack, and is it too late to make a difference in this election? Then, we’re back with another edition of Game of Groans, and this time, it’s the RINOs versus the RATs! And we do one more round of super-…

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Ecclesiastes // Recover Eden [Ecclesiastes 8] (Sam Crosbie) 35:57

6M ago35:57

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Sam Crosbie delivers an insightful sermon based on Ecclesiastes 8, delving into the complexities of wisdom, justice, and life’s limitations under the sun. Sam explores the preacher's message on the futility of searching for meaning solely in earthly pursuits, encouraging us to align our purpose with God’s intent. He reflects on how wisdom, while va…

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Get in Losers: We're Going Losing! (feat. Kate Barr) 1:21:08

6M ago1:21:08

1:21:08

Send us a message! Really! This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, Gabe-ish Evans is running one of the most confusing campaigns for Congress we’ve ever seen; will it matter in the closest contest in Colorado? Then, check your mailboxes because it’s time to vote! Ballots are either in the mail (or if you already voted, on the way back); instead …

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Finding Love Again After Loss 1:02:30

6M ago1:02:30

1:02:30

Send a message direct to Emily How do you navigate love after loss? Emily sits down with Jennifer Osler-Bolton and her husband Michael Bolton, a couple that found love after Jen’s devastating loss of her firefighter husband, Ryan. Their candid conversation explores the unique challenges of dating a widow, blending families, and how to honor a late …

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Ecclesiastes // The Benefits and Limitations of Wisdom [Ecclesiastes 6-7] (Billy Hanna) 35:16

6M ago35:16

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Billy Hanna delves into Ecclesiastes 6-7, exploring the contrast between a godless and a God-centered life. Billy emphasizes that life without God is ultimately meaningless, while a life with God at its core is fulfilling and purposeful. Ecclesiastes offers wisdom on the futility of pursuing material wealth or even personal righteousness without Go…

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The Pro-Normal Party Coalition (feat. Adam Frisch) 1:13:12

6M ago1:13:12

1:13:12

Send us a message! Really! This week on the Get More Smarter Podcast, keep your kids away from Gabe-ish Evans because he might want to hit them...or at least have that option. Then, we continue to examine the mystery of why the Arizona GOP is doing the job of the Colorado GOP, because don’t they have enough of their own problems with Kari friggin' …

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PSA: Here's How to Vote in the 2024 Election in Colorado 0:57

6M ago0:57

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Send us a message! Really! Alright everyone, warm up those brains, sharpen up those pencils, ink up those pens, and google up those ballot initiatives, it’s time once again to VOTE IN COLORADO! That’s right, your ballots are IN THE MAIL TODAY so be on the lookout for those sweet sweet envelopes of democracy coming to you literally any minute now! C…

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