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	<title>Whose Gospel</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 17:32:44 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[This is the second Sunday School class in the Faith Online class. In this session we explore how the internet&#8217;s &#8220;filter bubbles&#8221; shape our Christian imaginations. We began with this YouTube video as an illustration followed by the recorded conversation.]]></description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The &#8220;E&#8221; Word &#8211; 20th Century Mission</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2024 16:48:22 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Check out this fascinating Sunday School class discussing the history and challenges of modern mission work. In this insightful transcript, the speaker delves into important themes such as the Presbyterian commitment to mission, the impact of education and healthcare in missionary efforts, the cultural complexities of spreading the gospel, and the need for humility and [&#8230;]]]></description>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Check out this fascinating Sunday School class discussing the history and challenges of modern mission work. In this insightful transcript, the speaker delves into important themes such as the Presbyterian commitment to mission, the impact of education and healthcare in missionary efforts, the cultural complexities of spreading the gospel, and the need for humility and [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>The &#8220;E&#8221; Word &#8211; Middle Ages</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:42:33 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join Michael Gewecke as he explores the fascinating history of evangelism from ancient times to the Middle Ages. Discover the challenges faced by the early church, the impact of the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple, and the spread of the gospel throughout Europe and beyond. Dive into topics such as the Crusades, the influence of [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Join Michael Gewecke as he explores the fascinating history of evangelism from ancient times to the Middle Ages. Discover the challenges faced by the early church, the impact of the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple, and the spread of the gospel throug]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>The &#8220;E&#8221; Word &#8211; New Testament</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:19:35 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this thought-provoking Sunday School class, Michael Gewecke delves into the topic of evangelism in the New Testament. He examines the historical context, relational encounters, and the power of writing in spreading the gospel message. Discover the importance of building meaningful relationships and engaging in honest conversations about faith. Join us as we explore the [&#8230;]]]></description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Psalm 2 (Jesus is the Son of God) &#124; Reading the OT in the NT</title>
	<link>https://fpcspiritlake.org/podcast/psalm-2-jesus-is-the-son-of-god-reading-the-ot-in-the-nt/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2023 15:06:41 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[This week Pastor Michael begins in Psalm 2 and explores how the early Christians returned to the Old Testament to find Biblical evidence for Jesus&#8217; identity as the Son of God. Well, good morning everybody.How are we doing?I&#8217;m good.I was doing better before I looked at the forecast that said snow later this weekYes, that&#8217;s [&#8230;]]]></description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Hebrews 5-6 (Melchizedek) &#124; Reading the OT in the NT</title>
	<link>https://fpcspiritlake.org/podcast/hebrews-5-6-melchizedek-reading-the-ot-in-the-nt/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:24:20 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Today we explore how the writer of Hebrews read a strange story in Genesis and used it to understand one of the most central Christian beliefs about Jesus Christ as Priest and King. Well, good morning everybody.How are we doing?I&#8217;m good.I was doing better before I lookedat the forecast that said snow later this week.That [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Today we explore how the writer of Hebrews read a strange story in Genesis and used it to understand one of the most central Christian beliefs about Jesus Christ as Priest and King. Well, good morning everybody.How are we doing?I&#8217;m good.I was doing]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Today we explore how the writer of Hebrews read a strange story in Genesis and used it to understand one of the most central Christian beliefs about Jesus Christ as Priest and King. Well, good morning everybody.How are we doing?I&#8217;m good.I was doing better before I lookedat the forecast that said snow later this week.That [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we explore how the writer of Hebrews read a strange story in Genesis and used it to understand one of the most central Christian beliefs about Jesus Christ as Priest and King. Well, good morning everybody.How are we doing?I&#8217;m good.I was doing better before I lookedat the forecast that said snow later this week.That [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Deuteronomy 18:15 &#124; Reading the OT in the NT</title>
	<link>https://fpcspiritlake.org/podcast/deuteronomy-1815-reading-the-ot-in-the-nt/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 17:48:15 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[First Presbyterian Church]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Today we look at how in Acts 3 Peter interprets Deuteronomy as a foreshadowing of the who Jesus will be (and why the religious leaders misunderstood him). Good morning, everybody.Welcome. Glad to have you here.We&#8217;re going to jump in to our ongoing study here today,looking at the Old Testament and the New.It&#8217;s going to be [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Today we look at how in Acts 3 Peter interprets Deuteronomy as a foreshadowing of the who Jesus will be (and why the religious leaders misunderstood him). Good morning, everybody.Welcome. Glad to have you here.We&#8217;re going to jump in to our ongoing ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Today we look at how in Acts 3 Peter interprets Deuteronomy as a foreshadowing of the who Jesus will be (and why the religious leaders misunderstood him). Good morning, everybody.Welcome. Glad to have you here.We&#8217;re going to jump in to our ongoing study here today,looking at the Old Testament and the New.It&#8217;s going to be [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:duration>34:56</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Exodus 3:6 &#124; Reading the OT in the NT</title>
	<link>https://fpcspiritlake.org/podcast/exodus-36-reading-the-ot-in-the-nt/</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 05 Mar 2023 20:20:59 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[First Presbyterian Church]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Today, Pastor Michael explores how Jesus utilized Exodus 3:6 in a pivotal argument with the Sadducees over the topic of resurrection. Towards the end of the conversation, the class explores how the Gospel writer John&#8217;s use of the &#8220;I am&#8221; statements may also be possibly connected to the same Old Testament text. I am personally [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Today, Pastor Michael explores how Jesus utilized Exodus 3:6 in a pivotal argument with the Sadducees over the topic of resurrection. Towards the end of the conversation, the class explores how the Gospel writer John&#8217;s use of the &#8220;I am&#8221;]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Today, Pastor Michael explores how Jesus utilized Exodus 3:6 in a pivotal argument with the Sadducees over the topic of resurrection. Towards the end of the conversation, the class explores how the Gospel writer John&#8217;s use of the &#8220;I am&#8221; statements may also be possibly connected to the same Old Testament text. I am personally [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today, Pastor Michael explores how Jesus utilized Exodus 3:6 in a pivotal argument with the Sadducees over the topic of resurrection. Towards the end of the conversation, the class explores how the Gospel writer John&#8217;s use of the &#8220;I am&#8221; statements may also be possibly connected to the same Old Testament text. I am personally [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>36:01</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[First Presbyterian Church]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Today, Pastor Michael explores how Jesus utilized Exodus 3:6 in a pivotal argument with the Sadducees over the topic of resurrection. Towards the end of the conversation, the class explores how the Gospel writer John&#8217;s use of the &#8220;I am&#8221; statements may also be possibly connected to the same Old Testament text. I am personally [&#8230;]]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>Genesis 1:27 &#124; Reading the OT in the NT</title>
	<link>https://fpcspiritlake.org/podcast/genesis-127-reading-the-ot-in-the-nt/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:41:42 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[First Presbyterian Church]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[This morning, Pastor Michael introduces a new class reading how the OId Testament appears in the New Testament by starting in Genesis 1:27 and its appearances in Matthew 14 and Galatians 3. Good morning,I have you all here.Thanks for taking time out of your Sunday.We&#8217;re going to begin with just a short note of introduction [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This morning, Pastor Michael introduces a new class reading how the OId Testament appears in the New Testament by starting in Genesis 1:27 and its appearances in Matthew 14 and Galatians 3. Good morning,I have you all here.Thanks for taking time out of y]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning, Pastor Michael introduces a new class reading how the OId Testament appears in the New Testament by starting in Genesis 1:27 and its appearances in Matthew 14 and Galatians 3. Good morning,I have you all here.Thanks for taking time out of your Sunday.We&#8217;re going to begin with just a short note of introduction [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This morning, Pastor Michael introduces a new class reading how the OId Testament appears in the New Testament by starting in Genesis 1:27 and its appearances in Matthew 14 and Galatians 3. Good morning,I have you all here.Thanks for taking time out of your Sunday.We&#8217;re going to begin with just a short note of introduction [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>44:24</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Give &#038; Serve at FPC</title>
	<link>https://fpcspiritlake.org/podcast/give-serve-at-fpc/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2023 17:11:49 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[This morning in the final New Member class, Pastor Michael describes how everyone in a should aim to have a least one way that they give and serve within the congregation. Good morning.Welcome.Glad that you are here.We&#8217;re making you all guess who&#8217;s going to be in front today.Today it&#8217;s me.Glad that you&#8217;re here.Today is our [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This morning in the final New Member class, Pastor Michael describes how everyone in a should aim to have a least one way that they give and serve within the congregation. Good morning.Welcome.Glad that you are here.We&#8217;re making you all guess who&#]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This morning in the final New Member class, Pastor Michael describes how everyone in a should aim to have a least one way that they give and serve within the congregation. Good morning.Welcome.Glad that you are here.We&#8217;re making you all guess who&#8217;s going to be in front today.Today it&#8217;s me.Glad that you&#8217;re here.Today is our [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This morning in the final New Member class, Pastor Michael describes how everyone in a should aim to have a least one way that they give and serve within the congregation. Good morning.Welcome.Glad that you are here.We&#8217;re making you all guess who&#8217;s going to be in front today.Today it&#8217;s me.Glad that you&#8217;re here.Today is our [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>32:55</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Introduction to First Pres</title>
	<link>https://fpcspiritlake.org/podcast/introduction-to-first-pres/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 19:47:29 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[First Presbyterian Church]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://fpcspiritlake.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=12623</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Pastor Clint Loveall discussed the biggest obstacle facing Presbyterian churches, which is adapting to change, and the unique challenge of being in a small town in the Midwest, where going to church is not countercultural. He also discussed how First Pres has been able to adapt and be intentional about being a church. Well, I [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pastor Clint Loveall discussed the biggest obstacle facing Presbyterian churches, which is adapting to change, and the unique challenge of being in a small town in the Midwest, where going to church is not countercultural. He also discussed how First Pre]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Pastor Clint Loveall discussed the biggest obstacle facing Presbyterian churches, which is adapting to change, and the unique challenge of being in a small town in the Midwest, where going to church is not countercultural. He also discussed how First Pres has been able to adapt and be intentional about being a church. Well, I [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pastor Clint Loveall discussed the biggest obstacle facing Presbyterian churches, which is adapting to change, and the unique challenge of being in a small town in the Midwest, where going to church is not countercultural. He also discussed how First Pres has been able to adapt and be intentional about being a church. Well, I [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Presbyterian Governance &#038; Theology</title>
	<link>https://fpcspiritlake.org/podcast/presbyterian-governance-theology/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2023 19:06:20 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[First Presbyterian Church]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://fpcspiritlake.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=12598</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[The Calvinist tradition emphasizes the sovereignty of God and the brokenness of humanity, with the idea that the human heart is so broken as to be irreparable by itself and that salvation is only possible through divine action and grace. This is explored through the concept of &#8220;knowledge of self&#8221; and &#8220;knowledge of God&#8221; in [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Calvinist tradition emphasizes the sovereignty of God and the brokenness of humanity, with the idea that the human heart is so broken as to be irreparable by itself and that salvation is only possible through divine action and grace. This is explored]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:duration>39:45</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Presbyterian History</title>
	<link>https://fpcspiritlake.org/podcast/presbyterian-history/</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 19:37:19 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[First Presbyterian Church]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://fpcspiritlake.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=12557</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[John Calvin and Martin Luther&#8217;s Reformation movement challenged the Catholic Church&#8217;s hierarchical model of governance, which had been in place for centuries. Calvin proposed a new model of church governance, based on the early church&#8217;s use of elders, which was more democratic and representative. This model of church governance has been adopted by many Protestant [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[John Calvin and Martin Luther&#8217;s Reformation movement challenged the Catholic Church&#8217;s hierarchical model of governance, which had been in place for centuries. Calvin proposed a new model of church governance, based on the early church&#8217;s]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[John Calvin and Martin Luther&#8217;s Reformation movement challenged the Catholic Church&#8217;s hierarchical model of governance, which had been in place for centuries. Calvin proposed a new model of church governance, based on the early church&#8217;s use of elders, which was more democratic and representative. This model of church governance has been adopted by many Protestant [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>42:22</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Andrew and James</title>
	<link>https://fpcspiritlake.org/podcast/andrew-and-james/</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2022 15:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[First Presbyterian Church]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://fpcspiritlake.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=12181</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Andrew is notable for how many of the disciples he introduced to Jesus and how he was ultimately martyred on a cross shaped as an X. James is one of only two disciple&#8217;s whose martyrdom is recorded in the scriptures themselves, though there is some extra-biblical controversy as to whether he was the first evangelist [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Andrew is notable for how many of the disciples he introduced to Jesus and how he was ultimately martyred on a cross shaped as an X. James is one of only two disciple&#8217;s whose martyrdom is recorded in the scriptures themselves, though there is some ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Andrew is notable for how many of the disciples he introduced to Jesus and how he was ultimately martyred on a cross shaped as an X. James is one of only two disciple&#8217;s whose martyrdom is recorded in the scriptures themselves, though there is some extra-biblical controversy as to whether he was the first evangelist [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Andrew is notable for how many of the disciples he introduced to Jesus and how he was ultimately martyred on a cross shaped as an X. James is one of only two disciple&#8217;s whose martyrdom is recorded in the scriptures themselves, though there is some extra-biblical controversy as to whether he was the first evangelist [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Andrew and James</title>
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	<itunes:duration>36:46</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://fpcspiritlake.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Meet-the-Disciples-Class.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Peter</title>
	<link>https://fpcspiritlake.org/podcast/peter/</link>
	<pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2022 15:48:55 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[First Presbyterian Church]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://fpcspiritlake.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=12180</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Today we explore the life and leadership of the Apostle Peter. Among all of the other Disciples, Peter receives the most amount of references in the New Testament. In addition, due to his role as leader of the Jerusalem church and, later, the church in Rome we have the most information about his historical leadership [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Today we explore the life and leadership of the Apostle Peter. Among all of the other Disciples, Peter receives the most amount of references in the New Testament. In addition, due to his role as leader of the Jerusalem church and, later, the church in R]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Today we explore the life and leadership of the Apostle Peter. Among all of the other Disciples, Peter receives the most amount of references in the New Testament. In addition, due to his role as leader of the Jerusalem church and, later, the church in Rome we have the most information about his historical leadership [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today we explore the life and leadership of the Apostle Peter. Among all of the other Disciples, Peter receives the most amount of references in the New Testament. In addition, due to his role as leader of the Jerusalem church and, later, the church in Rome we have the most information about his historical leadership [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://fpcspiritlake.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Meet-the-Disciples-Class.png"></itunes:image>
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		<title>Peter</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>34:25</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://fpcspiritlake.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Meet-the-Disciples-Class.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>The Many Struggles of Meeting the 12 Disciples</title>
	<link>https://fpcspiritlake.org/podcast/the-many-struggles-of-meeting-the-12-disciples/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 20:30:46 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[First Presbyterian Church]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://fpcspiritlake.org/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=12094</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[In this introductory class, Pastor Michael explores the variety of challenges that stand in the way of a in depth study of the life and ministries of the 12 Disciples. Pastor Talk Quick Links: Pastor Talk is a ministry of First Presbyterian Church in Spirit Lake, IA. So here&#8217;s the basic idea of what we&#8217;re [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this introductory class, Pastor Michael explores the variety of challenges that stand in the way of a in depth study of the life and ministries of the 12 Disciples. Pastor Talk Quick Links: Pastor Talk is a ministry of First Presbyterian Church in Spi]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this introductory class, Pastor Michael explores the variety of challenges that stand in the way of a in depth study of the life and ministries of the 12 Disciples. Pastor Talk Quick Links: Pastor Talk is a ministry of First Presbyterian Church in Spirit Lake, IA. So here&#8217;s the basic idea of what we&#8217;re [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this introductory class, Pastor Michael explores the variety of challenges that stand in the way of a in depth study of the life and ministries of the 12 Disciples. Pastor Talk Quick Links: Pastor Talk is a ministry of First Presbyterian Church in Spirit Lake, IA. So here&#8217;s the basic idea of what we&#8217;re [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>The Many Struggles of Meeting the 12 Disciples</title>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://fpcspiritlake.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Meet-the-Disciples-Class.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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