Creating deeper narratives at the intersection of faith and politics for the common good in West Michigan. Hosted by Nick Brock and Shawn Skinner.
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Vote Common Good is inspiring and mobilizing people of faith to make the common good their voting criteria. Tuesdays we talk Politics, Wednesdays we talk about how Faith should compel us to care about the Common Good, and Thursdays we talk Science, Space and Economics.
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This Podcast is a conversation about the significance of place, eliminating economic isolation, and the structure of belonging. It's about leaving a culture of scarcity for a community of abundance. This first season is a series of interviews with Walter Brueggemann, Peter Block, and John McKnight. The subsequent episodes is where change agents, community facilitators, and faith and service leaders meet at the intersections of belonging, story, and local gifts. The Common Good Podcast is a c ...
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While the world becomes increasingly complex, professionalized, and disconnected, the church is experiencing a crisis of identity. Do we follow suit and strive to out-program, out-professionalize, and out-attract the rest of the world? Or do gather at the table and focus on the small and simple community-based practices that have been our strength across the generations? At the Table is a Podcast for church leaders interested in community-based ministry that contributes to the common good vi ...
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On The Common Good, we consider what it means to live a good life, especially how that creates a strong society through faith, families, and educating children.
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This is a school project about following the common good!
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Change Your Life... Change The World! Explore the bonuses and barriers that come with each stage of human development and how these stages connect us with, or block us from, our personal power. Discover how to embrace the positives and sidestep the barriers on your way to personal authenticity, and learn how to help others of every age become their best selves, too.
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Dealing with the randomness of life
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Singapore Airlines boss apologizes for 'traumatic experience' as passengers 'somersaulted' in cabin during deadly drop Deadly tornado devastates Iowa town as severe weather moves south ‘They’re not having kids’: NYU professor Scott Galloway says young Americans are struggling and ‘have every reason to be enraged.’ Do you agree? How to Be a Christia…
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Dan Joyner: The Pain of Every Leader
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The Common Good podcast is a conversation about the significance of place, eliminating economic isolation and the structure of belonging. For this week's episode Joey Taylor speaks with Dan Joyner about participatory leadership, pain, fear and hospitality. Dan Joyner is a change management consultant and facilitator in education, government and the…
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Meet Common Good Candidate, Becky Patrick, of District 8 (Allendale Twp.) running to defeat Ottawa Impact
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Hey, West Michigan! Nick and Shawn had the privilege of being in conversation with Becky Patrick of Allendale Twp. Becky is running to defeat Ottawa Commissioner / Vice-Chairperson and co-founder of Ottawa Impact, Sylvia Rhodea, in District 8 during the August 6th primary. In this episode you'll learn why Becky was one one of the most civically eng…
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Common Good Politics - Inevitable Irrelevance Galore
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Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse take a spin through the political news with a common good lens. Doug can't say " Inevitable Irrelevance." Trump's continued violation of the law and all kinds of weirdness from Republicans. www.votecommongood.comVote Common Good által
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Settled with Gabrielle Clowdus
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Today’s episode is a conversation with Gabrielle Clowdus, one of the founders and leaders with Settled, a Minnesota-based organization helping churches to establish permanent supportive tiny home villages for folks experiencing long-term homelessness. Settled’s approach to addressing homelessness includes housing, but more importantly, focuses on b…
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Trying to balance the craziness of our kids activities
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BRAVEHEART was released 29 years ago this week. Acclaimed as one of the great historical action movies and among Mel Gibson’s most popular films Scarlett Johansson was 'shocked, angered' by ChatGPT voice that sounded like her Moral Failures by Christian Leaders Are a Huge Problem. Ca.. "We are all fundamentally good. Yes, there are some rogues and …
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Macy Gerig talks about her Worship’n’Workout program
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Whose Role Is It To Bring About Civility?
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Iran President Raisi confirmed dead in helicopter crash Biden pledged to 'end this uncivil war.' Nearly 4 years later, it still rages on A fake Luxury Shoe Store named "Palessi" was built & it sold undercover Payless shoes for fashion influencers as a prank. How Exciting Should Sunday Be? Fight Political Fear with Kingdom Hope The Loosening of Amer…
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What is a Gospel Centred Church?
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House hearing on Garland sinks into chaos involving MTG, AOC & Crockett (nypost.com) Jeff Pearlman on X: "If my son were on trial for anything — literally anything — I would be there for him." Police Officers Are Burning Out. Can Chaplains Help? Clay Travis on X: "I can’t believe I’m saying this, but Whoopi Goldberg defended Harrison Butker and tot…
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PCA cancels anti-polarization panel with David French for being too polarizing Chiefs' Harrison Butker blasted for commencement speech encouraging women to be homemakers Glenn Packiam on X: "Why do Christian’s leaders fall? How is it that people who do so many things are capable of doing some really terrible things? I submit to you, The Corruptibil…
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Dr. Sharen Ford, Director, Foster Care and Adoption for Focus on the Family
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Starbucks' Digital Dilemna
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NYC-Dublin art installation to close after bad behavior Christine Caine on X: "God calls you good, chosen, loved, redeemed, wanted, worthy. Speak to yourself with the same grace, patience, kindness, and truth that God does 💛 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do. Ephesians …
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Ari Weinzweig: Dignity & Beliefs
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The Common Good podcast is a conversation about the significance of place, eliminating economic isolation and structures of belonging. Brad Wise is the host for this episode. He was a Common Good Collective Fellowship participant and he runs an organization called Wolf House Fables. Today's episode is a live conversation, hosted by Bobby Slattery a…
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The importance of accountability
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Billy Graham Statue to Be Unveiled in U.S. Capitol: He ‘Provided Hope’ to Millions “The Apple ad was not just an ad. It was a visceral and violent statement of belief claiming the ‘goodness’ of the Machine, the ‘beauty’ of the smooth, and the conquering of reality by the pretend.” "Accountability is the key to improvement. A commitment is just a ho…
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What exactly is the point of church?
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@amuse on X: "Duke invited a Jewish speaker to graduation and Pro-H@mas graduates walked out. The speaker? Jerry Seinfeld Taylor Swift service fills German church Timothy Keller (1950-2023) on X: "Christianity can provide: *a meaning in life that suffering can’t take away *a satisfaction not based on circumstances *a freedom that doesn’t turn commu…
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Satan enters the chat (again) after giving the invocation at the OCBOC meeting
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Hey, West Michigan! Nick and Shawn had the privilege of being in conversation with lifelong resident of Ottawa County Reverend Luis Cypher, a minister of Satan and co-head of the Satanic Temple of West Michigan. Reverend Cypher gave the invocation at the April 23rd Ottawa County Board of Commissioners meeting. In this episode we learn that the Sata…
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The complications of Mother’s Day
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I was a tech DINK. Our double income helped me quit my 9-to-5 — but now the glory days are over Benny Hinn reveals his '2 biggest regrets' from ministry Chinese zoo under fire after dyeing dogs to resemble pandas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.The Common Good által
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The struggle of busyness and the tyranny of the urgent
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The Winning Difference on X: "Perfect the small stuff. It's not just practice, it's preparation for victory. Every detail, every moment—be relentless. "We just find ways. For us, it just starts with our habits. We talked about doing the 'little things' since day one. The little things matter and you never… Matt Chandler on reclaiming Revelation's '…
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Adam Holz and Paul Asay with Focus on the Family
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Are politics driving where we live?
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West Coast Exodus: Idaho becoming an ‘expat’ community for families fleeing these states “Human beings are morally responsible creatures in a unique way—including in the way we treat our fellow creatures.” challies on X: "Over the course of a lifetime, not to mention over the course of any given month or week, we have to make many decisions. Some o…
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What would you say to a college graduation class?
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Michael Shermer on X: "University presidents everywhere need to embrace this simple statement by Ben Sasse, President of the University of Florida: "At the University of Florida, we have repeatedly, patiently explained two things to protesters: We will always defend your rights to free speech and free…" At Disney World, adult visitors increasingly …
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Meet Jordan Jorritsma the Republican Commissioner candidate in District 2 (Holland)
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Hey, West Michigan! Shawn and I had the privilege of being in conversation with Jordan Jorritsma the Republican candidate running for Ottawa County Commissioner in District 2 (Holland). Jordan is running to defeat Ottawa Impact Commissioner Lucy Ebel in the August primary election if she wins her May 7th Recall Election. In this episode we'll lean …
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Julie Roys on X: "For decades a popular worship songs in churches, ‘How Great Is Our God’ has in recent years become an anthem for Christian nationalist protesters. “When I think of ‘How Great Is Our God,’ I wonder, who is the ‘our’?” said religious historian @DrLeahPayne Dean Defuria on X: "“There’s no such thing as PTSD. There’s no such thing as …
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Fascinating perspective on happiness and contentment from Dwight Schrute
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Chad Ragsdale on X: "This is both sad and hilarious. LARPing the revolution." Perspective on happiness and contentment from Dwight Schrute Hikikomori Syndrome Is Rapidly On The Rise, With People Not Leaving Their Homes For At Least Six Months Jim Acosta on X: "Trump tells Time he doesn’t rule out political violence if he loses election: “I don't th…
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Robyn Chambers, Vice-President of Advocacy for Childre for Focus on the Family
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What to do when financial stress hits
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Denny Burk on X: "When a false teacher falls into his own trap. “Do not be afraid when a man becomes rich… For when he dies he will carry nothing away; His glory will not descend after him. Though while he lives he congratulates himself.” -Psalm 49:16-20 Columbine survivor says mission trip to Africa helped him forgive Daily Devotions See omnystudi…
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Common Good Politics - What does it take to keep the country from being taken over by MAGA
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Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse take a spin through the political news with a common good lens. They also talk bout what it takes for the US to not fall to the worst impulse of MAGAism www.votecommongood.comVote Common Good által
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Back pain and the brokenness of this world
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Resisting our 'new dark age' Christian Coach, Help Athletes Cultivate Rightly Ordered Loves Nate Silver on X: "This speaks to the story I wrote earlier this week. Yes, the value of your Ivy League degree is going to be affected if people start to associate your school with political activism instead of academic rigor Real Love vs. Dreamy Love - The…
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Is the U.S./Mexico border as dangerous and chaotic as its made out to be?
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Hey, West Michigan! Shawn and I had the privilege of being in conversation with Doug Pagitt, Executive Director of Vote Common Good. In 2021 Doug traveled 3,000 miles along the U.S./Mexico border with his bicycle and experienced first-hand that the border was not as dangerous nor chaotic as its made out to be. Wanting people to experience this for …
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Is it essential to believe in the divinity of Jesus?
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Are Family and Faith Staging a Comeback? “Too often today, church hunting simply becomes a search for ‘our people’—that is, those who live comparable lifestyles, have similar opinions, and vote the way we do. And if that’s our approach, we’re missing out.” A lesser-known C.S. Lewis book provides “precisely the warning our political culture needs as…
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When might prayer be a bad idea?
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There is some controversy over the Bears choice to begin their stadium press conference with a prayer Laurence Holmes was upset by the Bears having a pastor speak at their press conference. “You chose to ask for God’s grace for a stadium. You should be ashamed. “You are using the word of God to try and fleece the flock for billionaires.” Top 9 driv…
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Gary Schneeberger talks about the new movie Unsung Hero
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When does 'old age' begin?
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When does 'old age' begin? Study shows perception has shifted over time Randy Alcorn on X: "We should recognize the differences and celebrate that God’s image-bearers come in all shapes and sizes and colors, and we are the beneficiaries of His providence in creating us this way The Great Rewiring of Childhood Four Ways to Tame Your Tongue No Suffer…
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Common Good Politics - Guest Rodney Govens - Running for Congress in Arkansas
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Today's guest is running for Congress in Arkansas' First Congressional District. Rodney Govens is uniquely qualified for this role and he tell us why. www.RodneyForCongress.org www.votecommongood.comVote Common Good által
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How to Make Sense of the Campus Protests
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Jonah Goldberg on X: "The easiest way out of the mess many universities have made for themselves is also the most appropriate. If any group of students threatens to "seize" the university and "force" administrators to do their will, they should be put on notice: any violence or attempt to physically" White House condemns ‘blatantly antisemitic’ pro…
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Meet Common Good Candidate Mark Northrup of District 5 running to defeat Ottawa Impact
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Hey, Everybody! Nick and Shawn had the privilege of being in conversation with Mayor Mark Northrup of Hudsonville. Mark is running to defeat Commissioner Board Chair and leader of Ottawa Impact Joe Moss in District 5 during the August 6th primary. And if you know anything about Ottawa County politics the primary election is where more often than no…
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"On May 7, voters in District 2 will have the opportunity to vote in the special recall election for their county commissioner. I am running against Ottawa Impact-affiliated commissioner Lucy Ebel. Recently, Commissioner Ebel distributed literature within the district containing several false claims and misrepresentations." - read by Common Good Ca…
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Book of James - Life is a Mist
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Ian Simkins ChatGPT Pitches 10 More Christian Movies Sermon prep on the first church Don’t Expect Instant Gratification from Your ‘Quiet Time’ Why go to church this Sunday? John Ortberg on X: "You can choose to do life with God or without, but it’s always better with Him." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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