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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Meet Common Candidate Phil Kuyers of Grand Haven Twp. (District 9) running to defeat Ottawa Impact
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Hey, Everybody! Nick had the privilege of being in conversation with Phil Kuyers the former Ottawa County Commissioner who was first elected to the commission in 2000 and served as board chair for three years. Phil, a Republican, is running again for the District 9 seat (Grand Haven Twp.), which he represented for more than two decades before losin…
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An Easy Way for a Church to Build Community
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Michigan man with suspended license logs into Zoom court hearing while driving An easy way foir a church to build community Sahil Bloom on X: "This short clip is a masterclass from Mike Krzyzewski: "The very first thing is that in order to get better you change limits. And when you change limits, you're gonna look bad and you're gonna fail." Life H…
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Kay Lindahl: Listening as Gift, Art & Choice
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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 Kay Lindahl about listening as a gift, art and choice before focusing on listening in groups and physical environments that make sacred listening possible. Kay Lind…
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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.comPar Vote Common Good
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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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The Danger of the Glory Days Syndrome
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Jill Biden says Trump 'can't put a sentence together,' calls on voters to choose 'good over evil' in November Steve Jobs on the transformative power of death Don’t Fall into Glory-Days Syndrome this Graduation Season If you take away nothing else, remember this: Jesus Christ is still mighty to save. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…
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How Should the Church Talk About the 2024 Election?
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Preston Sprinkle on X: "The winner of Babylon's election in November won't hinder the advancement of Christ's global, multi-ethnic kingdom. But the church's response to it might try really hard." In 2011, Denzel Washington was asked to give a commencement speech at the University of Pennsylvania. Although the entire message is quite good, a single …
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Adam Holtz, Director of Plugged In for Focus on the Family
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How to Defend Democracy from its Christian Enemies, with Christian Ethicist David Gushee
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Hey, Everybody! Nick had the privilege of being in conversation with David Gushee the author of a new book called Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies. The Rev. Prof. Dr. David Gushee is Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics at Mercer University and is one of America's leading Christian ethicists. In this episode you'll l…
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What I Would Change After 30 Years of Marriage NCAA signs off on deal that would change landscape of college sports — paying student-athletes 12,000 Baptized in Historic California Event: ‘God Is Not Done with America’ Raymond Chang on X: "We need to address the lack of pastors in the pipeline. It's a major issue I hear about all over the country. …
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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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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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A Journey Into Divine Love by Rabbi Kirt Schneider See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Par The Common Good
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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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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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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.Par The Common Good
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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.comPar Vote Common Good
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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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