A Closer Look is a podcast hosted by Nate Fisher and Will Sennett, two comedians investigating the production of the most expensive unfinished movie of all time, a 1996 sci fi blockbuster called Cyber Cowboys. Season 1 was about the 1979 World Series between the Nashville Pickers and the Lower Manhattan Gambinos.
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Are you a direct support professional or frontline supervisor who loves to learn more about best practices for supporting people with intellectual disability? In “A Closer Look,” we explore the most current and relevant issues covered in "Frontline Initiative." Produced by the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration and the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals, "Frontline Initiative" is a bi-annual online magazine by and for the direct support workforce. z. ...
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Fascinating interviews with newsmakers, business leaders, and people who are changing the world. Past guests have included astronaut Buzz Aldrin, business icon Harvey Mackay, and acclaimed performer Cher. It's radio...for the curious.
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We have moved this podcast to Podbean! If you want to hear new episodes from us, head over to http://edgeguard.podbean.com/ to see new episodes and get the new RSS feed. Edge Guard is a podcast about video games on the fringe: games at the unexplored edges of itch.io, student games, experimental releases, and more. Each week, two friends—one with a degree in game design, one studying games in an English grad program—play and discuss a different game from the edges of gaming, focusing on what ...
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Season ∞ Ep 8 - "Goondor is Burning" (Pt.1)
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Four Malices at the Palaces. All in one night. Across all four major sports. An event so violent, so devastating, that it completely erased one of the country's most promising cities from the map.Will Sennett and Nate Fisher
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Episode 8: Nick Smith on DSP Advocating for themselves and Voting
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Nicholas Smith has been a Direct Support Professional for over 25 years. He has worked at SPIN, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the past 17 years. He was a contributor in the 2023 issue of Frontline Initiative, DSPs use the NADSP Code of Ethics to Support People. You can find the issue here: https://ici.umn.edu/products/-aj88oT2QS6F633fE0LpLQ…
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Episode 7: Nick Smith is Seeing the Possibilities
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Nicholas Smith has been at Direct Support Professional for over 25 years. He has worked the past 17 years at SPIN, Inc. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Nick contributed to Frontline Initiative's issue on DSPs using the NADSP Code of Ethics to Support People. You can find the issue here: https://ici.umn.edu/products/-aj88oT2QS6F633fE0LpLQ…
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Listen to the rest of this ep and all other Season ∞ stories at https://www.patreon.com/c/ACloserLook Mark and Topher's relationship disintegrates.Will Sennett and Nate Fisher
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Season ∞ Episode 6 - "The Sexberry Offense" (Pt. 1)
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Jeff Sexberry is an an eccentric football genius with a groundbreaking offenseive scheme. The only people who can help him run it are Mark Asbich and Topher Christopher, two once-promising quarterbacks who let their mutual lifelong hatred ruin their respective careers.Featuring:Hesse Deni as Lexgie Nelson…
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Listen to the rest of this ep and all other Season ∞ stories at patreon.com/ACloserLook Will and Nate learn something unbelievable about Money Mcdonalds.Will Sennett and Nate Fisher
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Listen to the rest of this ep and all other Season ∞ stories at patreon.com/ACloserLook Unlucky stories from Sheridan Taylor's early lifeWill Sennett and Nate Fisher
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Listen to the rest of Part 2 and more episodes at patreon.com/ACloserLookFred Gentle's Basilica shoes display their terrifying power on national television.Will Sennett and Nate Fisher
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Season ∞ Ep 1 - "The Shoe" (Pt. 1)
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Fred Gentle is one of the most talented players in professional basketball, but is so boring that nobody is ever able to remember his name. In the sneaker-mad world of the 1990s NBA, Fred’s mother enlists an evil scientist to create a signature shoe for Fred.Listen to Part 2 and more episodes at patreon.com/ACloserLook…
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Episode 6: Guest: Amy Hewitt "No one is better at telling your story than you are."
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Our guest is Amy Hewitt, Ph.D., director of the Institute on Community Integration at the University of Minnesota. Amy explains that as direct support professionals, you have to fight for what you need and for the recognition and respect that you deserve – and she knows! Amy has been a direct support professional, is a family member of someone who …
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Bestselling Thriller Author Steve Berry Talks Crypto and More
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International bestselling author Steve Berry stops by for a chat about his latest Cotton Malone thriller, The Atlas Maneuver. We find out if Steve is a plotter or a pantster, if his characters talk to him, and whether Yamashita’s gold from WWII exists or not. We chat about his researching, where his ideas come from, and why remembering history is s…
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Episode 5: Advocating for Yourself with Megan Russell
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Megan Russell has supported Jay as a direct support professional (DSP) for the past 10 years. In this episode, Megan talks about her experience at the NADSP Advocacy Symposium where she learned the skills to advocate for herself and the people she supports to her legislators. She explains the importance of personal storytelling and shares that it's…
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Episode 4: Michelle Murphy on Becoming an Interviewer
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Michelle Murphy left the corporate world 19 years ago and became a direct support professional (DSP) when her sister strongly suggested she come to work with her at her workshop job. Michelle is now a DSP Certified-1 at Arc Mid-Hudson in Kingston, New York. In this episode of A Closer Look, Michelle talks about her article in Frontline Initiative a…
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Finding Joy with former Def Jam music exec Grace Harry
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How happy are you? Do you battle anxiety and depression, and wonder if your life has meaning? Enter Joy Strategist author Grace Harry to help change your life! Grace had an illustrious 30-year career as an exec at Def Jam and Jive Records, she managed Usher, and she’s worked with some of the top names in the music and entertainment industry. And no…
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Episode 3: Zoe Korengold from Lionsgate Academy in Shoreview, Minnesota on supporting students' psychological health and wellness
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Two-time Frontline Initiative author Zoe Korengold, who is on the support response team (SRT) at Lionsgate Academy, reflects on how they handle situations with students who are experiencing big emotions that are challenging in a way that is supportive and safe for everyone. Zoe shares their perspective as an autistic person, who didn’t have an Indi…
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Episode 2: Host Chet Tschetter talks with LeAnn Bieber about healthcare person-centered profiles
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Frontline Initiative author LeAnn Bieber talks about how using tools such as a Health Care Person-Centered Profile and a one-page description can make a positive difference in how a medical appointment can go for everyone. Read LeAnn's story: The Key to Successful Health Care Appointments through One-page Descriptions - Frontline Initiative Institu…
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Host Chet Tschetter discusses what “A Closer Look” is and what the listeners can expect. In this podcast, we will talk with the authors of recent issues of Frontline Initiative and really dig in and look closer at the best practices, tools, and resources direct support professionals are using and how they make a difference in the lives of the peopl…
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Money Out Loud with Berna Anat
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So how much do you really know about money? Do you know the best way to pay down your debt? Do you have a budget? It’s fair to say that most of us have a complicated relationship with money. Enter Berna Anat! The author of Money Out Loud shares with us all the financial stuff that no one taught us. In our chat today we learn our money habits are di…
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A Transformational Journey to Achieving Success with Acting Coach Bernard Hiller
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Are you ready for a masterclass from the premier Hollywood acting and success trainer? Whether you’re a performer or not… we’ve got you covered! Bernard Hiller shares insights from his latest book, The Revolutionary Guide to Acting: A Transformational Journey to Achieving Success in Show Business and Life. We learn how to become unstoppable, how to…
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Today on A Closer Look, Cullen and Clayton talk about Jesus after his baptism. They track the history of baptism as well as look at how Jesus chooses to do it differently. And then, he rests. Happy Resting! If you would like to partner with us financially we would be honored and you can do so here: https://mywellhousechurch.churchcente... Our Socia…
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Season 2 Ep 8 - "Somewhere Outside of Heaven and HelI"
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Battle comes to the set of Cyber Cowboys. Who survives, and can Nate and Will find them?FEATURING:Big Dave as General Marvin S. RoomCooper Lyden as ArmenianEminemSarah Goldstein as Suzy ShortPatrick Doran as Michael ChicletsCaleb Pitts as Frank CastleCameron Fetter as Zack BogartApril Clark as Pearl WhettThomas White as Bobtail NagLaura Peek as Meg…
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Taking A Minute For Yourself
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Hey WellHouse, Pastor Cullen here. Sorry I never got a story out yesterday. We are going through some changes and I just didnt have the time to get to it - I'm sorry! But this episode of A Closer Look was actually a good one to miss the story on because we look at all four of the gospel versions of this story about Jesus taking a minute for himself…
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Have you ever wondered what Advent is? Have you ever wondered about its history and origin story? Well, on today's episode of A Closer Look, Pastor Cullen and Clayton discuss those very questions and more in preparation for our new advent series titled: A Different Kind of Christmas. Happy Listening! If you would like to partner with us financially…
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Season 2 Ep 7 - "The Lost Reel"
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To the center of the tootsie pop we go...FEATURING:Alex Forrest as Captain PhillipsSarah Goldstein as Suzy Short/The CortanaEli Lutsky as Jason Callback/Spiffy St. GrenadeHesse Deni as Elena Rothschild/Cookies the LibrarianWill as WillNate as everybody elseMusic by CoutureWill Sennett and Nate Fisher
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A People Without Hinderance
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In this episode of A Closer Look, Pastor Cullen and Clayton finish the 46 week series through the Book of Acts with the Capstone verse highlighting the lack of hinderance that Paul endured in Rome. Pastor Cullen challenges us to the same. Happy Listening! If you would like to partner with us financially we would be honored and you can do so here: h…
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Economist Howard Yaruss Explains the Economy in an Understandable Way
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How much do you understand about the economy? Do you know how it really affects your life? Most of us don’t know more than what we’re told by people we are told are experts. But should we trust economists? And what’s the biggest misunderstanding people have about the economy? When I ran across a book written by economist, attorney, and NYU professo…
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Respectful Conversations
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On this episode of A Closer Look, Pastor Cullen and Clayton continue following the life of Paul through the book of acts. But this time, Paul has made it in Rome and chooses to try to fight his battles with Respectful Conversations. Happy Listening! If you would like to partner with us financially we would be honored and you can do so here: https:/…
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Season 2 Ep 6 - "I Think I Might Be Mister Death"
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When the federal government tells Denis that he can't film a train exploding in the Grand Canyon, Denis decides he must build a second Grand Canyon. Enter Dave Skeleton.Tickets are going fast for the A Closer Look Charity Ball! Mail a check or traveler's check today to secure your front row seat to a lifetime of memories.FEATURING:Terence Penningto…
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On this episode of A Closer Look, Pastor Cullen and Clayton finally arrive at the point that we have been working towards - Paul arrives in Rome! Happy Listening! If you would like to partner with us financially we would be honored and you can do so here: https://mywellhousechurch.churchcente... Our Socials: WellHouse Church Website: mywellhouse.ch…
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Healing in This Modern World
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In this episode of A Closer Look, Pastor Cullen and Clayton navigate the story of Paul on the Island of Malta. And its a story of healing. Happy Listening! If you would like to partner with us financially we would be honored and you can do so here: https://mywellhousechurch.churchcente... Our Socials: WellHouse Church Website: mywellhouse.church In…
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Season 2 Ep 5 - "Info-Train"
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Denis constructs his most expensive and ambitious pursuit. We meet Zack Bogart. A celebratory dinner turns deadly. Jason Callback is replaced by Bibby Munculus, one of the strangest boys ever. In a mysterious cave on the edge of town, we learn the truth about the people of Kanab.FEATURING:Cameron Fetter as Zack BogartDylan Subiza as Professor Sam U…
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Navigating the Shipwreck
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On this episode of A Closer Look, Pastor Cullen and Clayton dive in and take a closer look at the story of Paul's shipwreck in the book of Acts. Happy Listening! If you would like to partner with us financially we would be honored and you can do so here: https://mywellhousechurch.churchcente... Our Socials: WellHouse Church Website: mywellhouse.chu…
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The Journey of the Storm
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In today's episode of A Closer Look, Pastor Cullen walks Clayton through the journey of the storm of Paul as he sails to Rome. Its an uncertain journey, and Paul ends up being a typological figure that Cullen notes we all should strive to be! Happy Listening! If you would like to partner with us financially we would be honored and you can do so her…
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Season 2 Ep 4 - "A Spider in the Chili"
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Denis worries about a potential mole on set. We meet former New Yorker Magazine Allagash White. Michael Chiclets and Pearl Whett put their heads together. We travel to Neo-Phoenix. Someone sees something that they weren't supposed to see.FEATURING:Rob Franco as Gorilla RandyApril Clark as Pearl WhettPatrick Doran as Michael ChicletsGrace Freud as B…
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This is a strange travel log in the book of Acts, but it shares a few nuggets of gold mixed in the middle. Pastor Cullen and Clayton discuss those small nuggets of Paul being on a boat. Happy Listening! If you would like to partner with us financially we would be honored and you can do so here: https://mywellhousechurch.churchcente... Our Socials: …
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In Pursuit of Liberation
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In this episode of A Closer Look, Pastor Cullen walks Clayton through the next section of his trial and captivity at the end of the book of Acts, specifically before King Agrippa. Happy Listening! If you would like to partner with us financially we would be honored and you can do so here: https://mywellhousechurch.churchcente... Our Socials: WellHo…
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Season 2 Ep 3 - "Toilet Aikido"
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Denis struggles to keep a secret under wraps. A new documentary crew enters the fold. The Rob Zombies head into Kanab for answers. Steven Seagal is disrespected. Another cast member disappears. A very Fisher ad.FEATURING:Rob Franco as Gorilla RandyApril Clark as Pearl WhettCaleb Pitts as Frank CastleSarah Goldstein as Suzy ShortPatrick Doran as Mic…
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Waiting on a Moment of Faith
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On this episode of A Closer Look, Pastor Cullen continues to work through Acts with Clayton in this journey testing his faith being held in Roman custody awaiting a decision on his death which is brought on by his church. Happy Listening! If you would like to partner with us financially we would be honored and you can do so here: https://mywellhous…
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Manhattan Cult Story author Spencer Schneider
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Have you ever wondered about cults? How do you get into one? How do you get out? Why don’t you leave when things get abusive? Why do people stay? Spencer Schneider is a former member of a Manhattan Cult, who finally got away after 23 years in the cult. His new book “Manhattan Cult Story” covers the journey from how he got in, to how he got out, and…
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Having A Clear Conscience Before God and People
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Today on A Closer Look, Pastor Cullen walks Clayton through Pauls first trial before the governor in Acts 24. Happy Listening! If you would like to partner with us financially we would be honored and you can do so here: https://mywellhousechurch.churchcente... Our Socials: WellHouse Church Website: mywellhouse.church Instagram: @mywellhouse.church …
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Season 2 Ep 2 - "The Bubble Bath Is Overflowing"
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Strange people live in Kanab, Utah. They do not trust the latest Hollywood crew to show up in their historic movie town. Before production begins on Cyber Cowboys, Kevin Costner is attacked. And another member of the cast is found dead.FEATURING:Hesse Deni as Elena RothschildTerence Pennington as GriffinKillian McAssey as StewieLaura Peek as Meg Be…
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Navigating Moments of Uncertainty
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On this episode of A Closer Look, Pastor Cullen and Clayton talk about Acts 23 and watch how Paul navigates his own situation of uncertainty while he is in Roman custody. Happy Listening! If you would like to partner with us financially we would be honored and you can do so here: https://mywellhousechurch.churchcente... Our Socials: WellHouse Churc…
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Crayon Activist/Author Bellen Woodard on More Than Peach
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Bellen Woodard is 11 years-old and the CEO of More Than Peach, but her story started when she was 8, and everyone in her class kept asking for the Skin Color crayon, meaning the peach crayon. But Bellen isn’t peach-colored. And she knew a lot of other kids weren’t either. Now, at 11, she is the CEO of the world's first multicultural art brand and K…
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Season 2 Ep 1 - "The Cursed Production of Cyber Cowboys"
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In 1996, a massive film production crew ventures out into the desert of Utah. We meet Hollywood's next big director, Denis Canter. We trace his humble origins from Kentucky to the studio offices, as he recruits the most esteemed cast and crew for the most expensive movie of all time. It will never be finished.FEATURING:Dan Donohue as Billy Clientel…
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On this episode of A Closer Look, Pastor Cullen walks Clayton through Pauls Arrest story in Jerusalem as he bounces back and forth between the Jewish jurisdiction and the Roman jurisdiction. Pastor Cullen likens it to citizenship - and reminds us of Paul's own words in Philippians: our citizenship is in heaven. Happy Listening! If you would like to…
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On today's episode of A Closer Look, Pastor Cullen walks Clayton through the first half of Acts 21 looking at Paul in Jerusalem as a person of a Courteous Faith. Happy Listening! If you would like to partner with us financially we would be honored and you can do so here: https://mywellhousechurch.churchcente... Our Socials: WellHouse Church Website…
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A Simple Christian Faith
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In this episode of A Closer Look, Pastor Cullen and Clayton discuss Acts 20 and Paul's speech to the Ephesian leaders. Paul gives what Pastor Cullen considers to be "Keep it Simple" Christian faith. Happy Listening! If you would like to partner with us financially we would be honored and you can do so here: https://mywellhousechurch.churchcente... …
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Discussions Before the Miracle
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On today's episode of A Closer Look, Pastor Cullen walks Clayton through his thoughts on the first part of Acts 20. He takes an interesting approach with this text. Hope it's meaningful to you. Happy Listening! If you would like to partner with us financially we would be honored and you can do so here: https://mywellhousechurch.churchcente... Our S…
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The BOUND Series- Our First Interview with Actor Michael O'Neill
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In this very vulnerable interview, actor Michael O’Neill shares insight into his characters and how it can affect an actor’s mental health when a job is finished. In this interview taped right before the filming of BOUND, we find out how he felt about Council of Dads getting cancelled, why he went into therapy after one of his roles, and what it’s …
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The Message of Jesus - The Liberating King
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On this episode of A Closer Look, Pastor Cullen continues to work through Acts 18 and the story of Priscilla and Aquilla correcting the teachings of Apollos. Its an interesting story of liberation in the name of Jesus. Happy Listening! If you would like to partner with us financially we would be honored and you can do so here: https://mywellhousech…
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