Each week, host John Hinson takes a look at weird, crazy, and forgotten stories from the history of humankind. He covers true crime, paranormal, and other strange stories and tries to put some humor into it, or maybe he's just an apathetic dick - that's up to you to decide.
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By interviewing pastors from local churches, my hope is that you will be encouraged as you hear the stories and lives of men and women who have responded to the call of God to become ministers of the gospel. This podcast is for anyone, but particularly to those considering the pastoral ministry and feel that God has called them to it. By talking to those who have gone before we can all be encouraged in what God has called us to. Let's explore the pastor's call! If you are a pastor and intere ...
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234 - Serial Killers from Around the World: Australia, Part 1
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Send us a text I'm so sorry for this episode...but here are the stories of Australian killers Eric Edgar Cooke, Edwin John Eastwood, Peter Dupas. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod Want more John? Everyone wants mor…
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233 - Serial Killers from Around the World: Turkey
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Send us a text It's Serial Killer September! This month, we're going all around the world and looking at killers from different countries and continents, starting with Turkey and the stories of Yavuz Yapicioglu, Ali Kaya, Ozgur Dengiz. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJo…
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Send us a text This week is all about weird weapons from history! Learn about the Peacemaker, the Hellburner, and the Dardanelles Gun. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod Want more John? Everyone wants more John. Vis…
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231 - More Airplane Stories!
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Send us a text This week we're covering more airplane stories, such as Alexander Kliuyev, Asiana Flight 214, National Airlines Flight 2511, and FedEx Flight 705. Check out the first part of this series back in Episode #204. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Fol…
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Send us a text This week we're doing something a little different and talking about some strange clubs and organizations from history! Learn about the Church of the Hammer, The International Concatenated Order of Hoo-Hoo, the Ripper Crew, and the Society for the Prevention of Calling Sleeping Car Porters "George." Like the show on Facebook - https:…
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229 - Weird Fun Bag #12: An Autistic Heist, A Weird Family, and Living the Dream
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Send us a text It's a new month, which means a new Weird Fun Bag! We're looking at the stories of Edwin Rist, Dana Brown, and the Tromp Family. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod Want more John? Everyone wants more …
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228 - An Assortment of American Killers, Part 2
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Send us a text This week we're wrapping up our series on American murderers with the stories of Dorothea Helen Gray, Ray Copeland, and Andre Thomas. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod Want more John? Everyone wants …
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227 - An Assortment of American Killers, Part 1
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Send us a text This week we're starting a two-part series on some wild murderers from the United States. Tune in to learn about the Harpe Brothers, Phillip Jablonski, and Juan Corona. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorld…
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Send us a text While we've talked about people (mostly women) killing their husbands to cash in on life insurance before, we've never had an episode dedicated to it! This week, we're looking at the stories of Audrey Marie Hilley, Jerry Michael Williams, and shenanigans in the town of Vernon, FL, to see the lengths people go to for money. Like the s…
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225 - Totally Real Heroes
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Send us a text This week we're looking at 3 stories of guys who tried to be heroes...and actually convinced people of it because we're all pretty gullible. We're covering the stories of William James Clark, Bill Jakob, Wilhelm Voigt. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohn…
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224 - Weird Fun Bag #11: Lazy Hitmen, Creative Unaliving, and Relentless Terrorists
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Send us a text This week is the 11th edition of the Weird Fun Bag series where we cover the stories of Tan Youhui, William Kogut, Bashir Kouchacji. We also have new music beds for the show, so let us know what you think! Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow…
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Send us a text This week we're looking at strikes from history because every generation is lazy and don't want to work no more. Learn about the Haymarket Affair, the Ludlow Massacre, and the Battle of Blair Mountain. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the…
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Send us a text This week we're getting gangster with it as we explore the stories of John Birger, Giuseppe Greco, Ramadan Abel Rehim Mansour, and Murder Inc. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod Want more John? Everyo…
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Send us a text Science is hard, and these people were bad at it. We're looking at the stories of Times Beach, David Hahn, and Thomas Jagger. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod Want more John? Everyone wants more Joh…
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Ep. 81 - John Freed, GLR Wesleyan Church
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About the guest: John Freed has pursued his call to the patoral ministry with a passion for the lost. Following his years in pastoring and church planting, John is now in senior leadeship with the Great Lakes Region of the Wesleyan Church where he seeks to inspire new leaders and church planters to grow the Kingdom. Recommended Books: A Tale of Thr…
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220 - Weird Fun Bag #10: The Miracle Child, the Best Prostitute, and a Big Treasure Hunt
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Send us a text The Weird Fun Bag returns! This week we're looking at the stories of Audrey Santos, Lou Wooster, and Forest Fenn's treasure. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod Want more John? Everyone wants more John…
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219 - School Shenanigans
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Send us a text This week, we're going back to school! (Which is weird since a lot of school years are starting to wind down...) We're covering 6 insane stories from schools around the world, so listen in and feel better about your own school experience. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter an…
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Ep 80 - REPLAY Andrew Seppo, Operations Transformation
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I loved talking to Andrew. We discussed the crossover from professional experience coming into ministry, what we are looking forward to despite some of the challenges, and the interesting ministry handover from a father to a son. 👍 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thepastorscallpodcast 🖥️ Website - https://www.thepastorscall.com/🎞️ Youtube -…
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218 - Florida, the Trilogy
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Send us a text We're back with our 3rd installment of silly stories from Florida! We're covering the Wakulla Volcano and the lives of John Knight, Bennie Wint, Byrd Billings, and Bob Allen. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeir…
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Ep. 79 - Sondra Hinson, Hillside Wesleyan
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About the guest: Sondra is currently serving as the Children's Pastor at Hillside Wesleyan Church in Port Huron MI, where she grew up. Facing dynamic situations growing up, and now seeing God's redemptive plan at work, Sondra brings the joy of her faith to not just being a children's pastor, but to being a mom as well. Recommended Books: The Screwt…
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217 - The Abductions of Patty Hearst and Brian Wells
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Send us a text This week we're covering two famous (and wild) abduction stories from history: Patty Hearst and Brian Wells. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod Want more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.john…
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Ep. 78 - Josh Pease, The Porch
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About the guest: Josh currently serves as partor of The Porch, a church congregation south of Denver, CO. Having been published in well known magazines and newspapers writing a lot about abuse scandals that have rocked the Church, Josh has a desire to see God's Kingdom be a place where people come to recieve healing and salvation. Recommended Books…
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216 - Demented Doctors Part 2
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Send us a text This week, we're making you anxious about seeing your doctor (again!). We're covering the stories of Donald Harvey, Charles Cullen and John Bodkin Adams. Check out Part 1 on Episode #55. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instag…
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Ep. 77 - Penn Clark, Wellspring Fellowship
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About the guest: Penn Clark is the current pastor of Wellspring Fellowship, with numerous locations around central New York. Penn is originally from Canada, and once he was saved felt the call the minister and preach the gospel. Through both specialized ministry in Mennonite & Amish communities, and have a speciality with helping churches leave leg…
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215 - Amazing Tales of Survival Part 3
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Send us a text It's another edition of inspirational stories from people who didn't die when they probably should have! This week, we're covering the lives of Charles Lightoller, Truman Duncan, Channing Moss, the Miracle Baby, and Joan Murray. Check out parts 1 and 2 on episodes 124 and 125. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurW…
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Ep. 76 - Faith Bogdan, Wellsville Community Church
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About the guest: Faith Bogdan copastors Wellsburg Community Church with her husband in South Central New York. While Faith and her husband were hesitant at first to enter the pastoral ministry, they felt strongly that God was calling them to it. Despite past experiences in toxic church environments, Faith and her husband are dedicated to loving peo…
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Send us a text This week is all about people who made crazy escapes from prison (or tried to)! We're covering the lives of Radovan Krejcir, the Briley Brothers, and Pascal Payet. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod W…
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Send us a text If you hate unresolved stories, this episode isn't for you! We're looking at the mysterious and mostly unsolved deaths of Roland T. Owen, Elisa Lam, LeRoy Carter, and Alfred Loewenstein. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instag…
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Ep. 75 - REPLAY Michael Alexander
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We are doing a REPLAY! There have been some amazing episodes done earlier on that newer listeners may not have heard. This week we are replaying my pastor, Michael Alexander as he shares his call and ministry journey --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thepastorscallpodcast/message…
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212 - Tamara Samsanova and Marcus Wesson
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Send us a text This week, we're covering two giant piles of human trash who killed a lot of people. Tune in and learn about the lives of Tamara Samsanova and Marcus Wesson! Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod Want mo…
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Ep 74 - James Craft, Calvary Baptist Church
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About the guest: James Craft is the pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Lafayette, LA. James sahres his story of coming to faith, educatin, teaching nad pastoring. James has a passion to see people become free from trauma and oppression in their lives through the power of the gospel. Recommended Books: Dallas Willard Episode Sponsored by: Blue Wate…
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Send us a text This week, we're looking at the incredibly strange story of Terry Rasmussen, AKA Bob Evans. What does this serial killer have in connection to a massive restaurant chain? Tune in to find out! Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on I…
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Send us a text This week is all about people who got what was coming to them! We're covering the stories of Ken McIlroy, Grace Olive Wiley, Kay Grayson, Peter Reyn-Bardt, and William Burke. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeir…
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Ep. 73 - Kevin Young, Malone Wesleyan Church
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About the guest: Kevin has pastored in Malone, NY for almost a decade now, and shares his story of solidifying his faith and call to ministry. Starting in Michigan, he eventually accepted the call to pastor in Malone. While being a strong introvert, Kevin shares his insights on what is means to be one in what seems to be an extroverts game. This ha…
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209 - An Assortment of Weirdos
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Send us a text It's the start of year 5 of this dumb little show! Today, we're looking at the stories of three weirdos from history with the lives of John Birges, Richard Snell, and Terry Thompson. Listen on Podurama! Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow th…
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About the guest: From firefighter, to pastor, and back to firefighter Jon has followed God’s call to the remote parts near Sioux Falls South Dakota. Now pastoring and a firefighter Jon brings a wealth of church planting knowledge to the table as he also mentors other pastors to build vibrant communities of Christ-followers. As well, Jon has a passi…
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208 - Pathetic Politics!
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Send us a text This week is all about politics...as if you weren't going to get enough of it this year. We're looking at the stories of the Battle of Athens, the Congressional Brawl, Kisimba Ngoy, and Jack Fellure. Listen on Podurama! Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJoh…
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Ep. 71, Emily Payne, Parish of N. Albury
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About the guest: Emily has been ordained in the Anglican Church of Australia for around a decade. She shares her story, and call to ministry. Working through how God was calling her to the pastorate. Emily has a deep love for the liturgy of her tradition, and shares about its importance for the human soul longing for God in our fast-paced modern wo…
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207 - Joseph Duncan and Westley Allan Dodd
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Send us a text This week we're looking at two gigantic piles of human dumpster juice with the stories of Joseph Duncan and Westley Allan Dodd. If you have kids, this might be a tough episode to listen to. Listen on Podurama! Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Fo…
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Ep. 70 - Jill Richardson, Real Hope Community Church
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About the guest: Jill Richardson is currently pastor at Real Hope Community Church in Oswego, IL. Jill is also the author of numerous books, and speaks for various groups and organizations. Jill has a heart and passion for seeing the Church interact in more personal ways that encourages growth and discipleship. Recommended Books: Canoeing the Mount…
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Send us a text This week is all about my home state of North Carolina! We're looking at four obscure stories from the state's history: Alma Petty Gatlin, Tom Dula, Archie Kinsauls, and Leon Hollomon, Jr. Listen on Podurama! Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Fol…
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About the Guest: Ken is a licensed and trained therapist who has worked for many decades in ministry context's. This has enabled Ken to be equipped not just a mental, but gospel centered response to trauma and other things suffered as a result of our broken humanity. While also having pastoral experience, Ken knows well the struggles pastors has, a…
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205 - Race Riots, Part 2
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Send us a text This week we're recognizing Black History Month the only way we know how—by highlighting race riots from history. We're covering the Wilmington Insurrection, the Perry Race Riot, and the murder of Arthur McDuffie. Listen on Podurama! Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Ins…
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Ep. 68 - Robb Goodman, Zion Freedom Fellowship
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About the Guest: Robb has been a pastor for the last several decades after his call to ministry soon after coming to Christ. Eventually leading to the planting of the church he now pastors in rural Maryland Guest Recommended Books Derek Prince Brian Bailey Episode Sponsored by: Blue Water Free Methodist Church, we are an intentional community, refl…
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204 - An Assortment of Airplane Stories
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Send us a text Got flight anxiety? Then maybe skip this episode! We've got the stories of Albert Guay, Jack Gilbert Graham, British Airways Flight 5390, and the Miracle of the Andes to give you all kinds of nightmares! Listen on Podurama! Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @Th…
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Ep. 67 - Christian Fahey Pt. 2
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About the Guest: Christian Fahey is back! After much request Christian continues to share his story which encompasses his pastoral experience and also includes more experiences in unhealthy Christian communities to where he is serving today! Episode Sponsored by: Blue Water Free Methodist Church, we are an intentional community, reflecting Jesus to…
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203 - Lesser Known Stories from World War II, Part 3
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Send us a text We're back with another edition of some lesser known stories from World War II. This week, we're looking at the lives of Alistair Urquhart, Saburo Sakai, Calvin Graham, Franz von Werra, and Lyudmila Pavlichenko. Check out Part 1 in episode #38 and Part 2 in episode #138. Listen on Podurama! Like the show on Facebook - https://www.fac…
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Ep. 66 - Lisa Lahring, Durand FMC
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About the Guest: Lisa started following Jesus as a teenager, and since then has seen how God has led her steps. Feeling the call to ministry a bit later in life, Lisa has pursued God's call for her as a pastor to lead not too far from where she grew up. Recommended Books: A Guide to Prayer for Ministers and Other Servants, Reuben Job Divine Consp…
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Send us a text This week we're looking at a few con artists from history who put way too much work into getting away with their crimes. We're covering the lives of Lord Gordon-Gordon, John Schmidt, and Juan Carlos Guzman-Betancourt. Listen on Podurama! Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and…
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Ep. 65 - Christian Fahey
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About the Guest: Christian has had quite an amazing journey that gives him a unique perspective on the ministry. Becoming involved in a dangerous cult, and radically saved by his family, Christian knows the inner workings of cults, and how they can seem so good from the onset, but over time things just don’t seem right. Now working in the marketpla…
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