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Inside United podcast shares current events in the United Church of God that may be interesting to you. We will have short interviews with people who work on many different aspects of our mission of “preaching the gospel, preparing a people”. Topics will include the Beyond Today magazine and television program, Ambassador Bible College, Ministerial and Member services, United Youth Camps, Good Works projects, church Websites and much more!
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Trish Hodges and I talk about how to be comfortable with some uncomfortable things about life and how it affects your loved ones when you die. Trish is an proactive Advance Planning Advisor with Flanner Buchanan, equipped with a background in Public Affairs from IUPUI and a degree in Applied Science in Chemical Technology. She passionately advocate…
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Andre van Belkum Tells us About South Central Africa in 1999
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Our very good friends Andre and Elise van Belkum visited us in Lafayette, IN while coming from South Africa to a General Conference of Elders meeting Cincinnati. I happened to come across this audio file and brought it back to life. His message to us inspired our going to these places and before the start of LifeNets. Andre was the Director of Life…
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I presented this in Indianapolis UCG on October 3, 2024. I speak about the History of the Feast of Trumpets, its traditions and how they relate to us, in particular how they affect our character and work. Documents referred to can be found at http://x.com/victorkubik http://coe.ucg.org https://coe.ucg.org/updates/united-church-god-2019-2020-strateg…
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The Bible is by far the most proliferated book throughout all history. No matter how man has tried to judge and destroy this literature, it has turned back on those critics and has judged them. Ken and I reflect on our experience with the Bible and what understanding it has given us.Di Victor Kubik
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David Cobb gave a presentation at Brown County to the United Church of God over Pentecost weekend earlier in 2024. He spoke about how to build power, love, and a sound mind (mental health). This is so important now when mental health has deteriorated due to all the pressures we must endure. Michael Snyder joins in this discussion. One resources ref…
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As we approach the fall Holy Day season, I have been thinking a lot about biblical prophecy. The upcoming High Days literally burst with prophetic meaning. Essentially one half of the plan of God – the death and resurrection of the prophesied Messiah, the time for us to come out of sin and come under the sacrifice of Christ, and the coming of the p…
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Just before taking off on Sunday Gear Grinder bike ride along Lake Superior in Minnesota, we talk about the most important and personal aspects of our faith and how we share it with others. From September 9, 2023 The First Annual Gear Grinders Classic event was held on September 10th in Northern Minnesota. It was a bike ride from Gooseberry Falls S…
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Part 2: Reflections on the life of Robert George Jones - a Physical Connection to a Spiritual World
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This is part 2 of our memorial podcasts about Robin Jones who dies on May 21, 2024. The photo of him is one I took in 2014 while at the funeral of John Ross Schroeder in Watford, Hertfordshire. UK. Look at the end of this note for links referred to in the podcast. Here's what I wrote initially on Facebook: I was saddened to hear about the death of …
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Robin Jones, from the United Kingdom, left this earthly life on May 21, 2024. He touched thousands of people worldwide, including my classmates at Ambassador College and beyond. His son Rolfe and daughter Danielle give compelling testimonials that tell the story of their father's legacy on so many of us. Hear tributes from Gerhard Marx, Aaron Dean,…
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On July 19, 2024 our and many other people’s dear friend Les Booth left this earthly life. He was dearly beloved and a month later after his passing there remains an emptiness in our friendships and church fellowship with his absence. Les was a devout Christian, a devoted husband and father, a thinker. He was also an enthusiast in various interests…
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With Greg Thomas, we discuss principles of Personal Leadership as outlined in Greg's book Making Life's Puzzle Pieces Fit. We discuss Dealing with disappointment, A Life in Balance Simple Diversions Meaningful Relationships Making Life's Puzzle Pieces Fit is available on Amazon. We will continue through all the pieces in this series of podcasts. We…
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We are headed into the final months of the Presidential campaign, which will pit Donald Trump against Kamala Harris. Where do you stand? Some say we should not talk about religion and politics. Well, this podcast speaks about both. You comments, thoughts and feedback are welcome. Please write to me at vkubik@gmail.com Current politics is chaotic an…
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Neal Kinsey has just returned from Ukraine, where he was a speaker at an agricultural conference in Vinnytsia. He is the Owner and CEO of Kinsey Agricultural Services, Inc., which specializes in building or re-building soil fertility to improve quality and yields through soil and plant analysis. He is a highly acclaimed soil specialist and consulta…
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Click here for playlist of all my podcasts with Ken Murray https://vkubik.podbean.com/category/ken-murray Ken Murray and I discuss Christ's most common teaching technique: the use of PARABLES. Most of the parables taught some aspect about the Coming and present Kingdom of God. Here are a few links referred to in the podcast created by Ken Murray: L…
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Today I will answer a question that we have all asked ourselves: What will happen to me when AND AFTER I die? When the lights go out in this life and our bodies are lifeless, where will we be? Is this life all there is? Is there an afterlife? There are so many ideas. How can you KNOW the answer that is the TRUTH!!?? Why am I asking these questions?…
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It's only been four days since the close call with Donald Trump's failed assassination. Now a frenzied Republican National Convention has all but declared him President of the United States .While US citizens focus on domestic matters, the world is watching to see how the coming leadership of the nation will play out in Bible Prophecy. What will in…
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Less than 24 hours ago, Former President Donald Trump survived assassination by a hair. We are still reeling from what happened as we try to process the full impact of this event, which will affect history and what's ahead for our nation and the world. Columnist and Pastor Steve Buchanan and I discussed the ramifications of yesterday's events and w…
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Greg and I talk about how irresponsibly people communicate with one another -- because they can: through social media, unashamed politics and the ability to write harsh words through electronic media. We are all guilty of this, and in our discussion, we bring awareness to this. "Gaslighting, "a form of Conversational Terrorism, was Merriam Webster'…
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Ken Murray, United Church of God pastor for Clermont, Central Queensland, Australia, and I discuss THE KINGDOM OF GOD. Both Ken and I became acquainted with and became believers in what that Kingdom is from the entirety of the Bible. We both saw that it was not what is popularly taught as heaven, a feeling, a church. Then, what is it? Find our by l…
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Kurt Hoyer is passionate about the connection between archeology and the Bible. He received a Master's degree in this field from Hebrew University in Israel. He and his wife Jennifer have served in the Foreign Service and is now retired. He has lived in diverse places around the world, including Afghanistan, Kenya, the Philippines, and several othe…
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No one can deny that we have entered markedly different times since 2020; every month seems to introduce a new what at one time may have considered a once-in-a-lifetime crisis. Now, the crises come one after another. It's sudden runaway inflation, world tension on the brink of a civilization-ending world war. The United States has joined other coun…
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Landmark book from UCG: What Does the Bible Teach About Grace?
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In 2019 the United Church of God published What Does the Bible Teach About Grace? This was a landmark publication about a subject spanning Genesis through Revelation. I talk about GRACE as presented in a way we had not fully discussed it before. You can order your free copy or read it online here.Di Victor Kubik
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Steve Parker from Houston, Texas and I discuss the parable of the Prodigal Son, also called the Lost Son. The lessons from this parable were the theme of the Young Adults Retreat in Townsend, Tennessee, in the Smoky Mountains. Steve was one of the principal speakers at the event that took place May 24-27, 2024. This parable offers more than meets t…
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Ken Murray and I discuss just a few of the 333 prophecies about Jesus Christ in the Old Testament. 70 of these O.T. prophecies were fulfilled in the last week of Christ's human life. These prophecies are specific enough that the mathematical probability of Jesus fulfilling even a handful of them, let alone all of them, is staggeringly improbable—if…
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Joseph Mughogho, who lives in Lilongwe, Malawi, has been our friend for about 11 years. He has served as an accountant for the United Church of God and is currently LifeNets Business Manager for northern Malawi. We have appreciated his professional and wise service to us all these years. In April 2024, he and his wife were appointed as a couple to …
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Today's episode features Tim Pebworth, United Church of God's Chairman of the Council of Elders and Director of French Speaking areas, who speaks on the subject of Conspiracies that so many, including devout Christians, can get caught up in. A recent USA Today article quotes University of Chicago political science professors Eric Oliver and Thomas …
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My 17-year-old granddaughter, Elena Kubik, interviewed me for an 11th-grade assignment. I just loved the job that she did and would like to share this 14-minute interview with you. Photo: Wikimedia CommonsDi Victor Kubik
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Rebekah Drury is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with the state of Ohio. She also has a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Rebekah and I discuss how to work through crises and tragedies that will come into our lives. She is a Christian therapist and gives valuable insights for us to consider about i…
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Ken Murray of Clermont, Queensland, Australia and I talk about the awesome world of bees, beekeeping and honey. As a registered beekeeper in his state of Queensland, Ken talks about the bee, what it produces and how he interfaces with it. Ken and Ruthie on the day of the podcast. Here are some other resources spoken of in the podcast: Beyond Today …
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What does it take to be right with God and your fellow man? What is the threshold of righteousness? Is it perfection achieved by your efforts? What part does Jesus Christ play in our being just before God. I explore this in this episode. Download a worksheet that contains the 120 titles, names and metaphors of Jesus Christ.…
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Greg Thomas and I continue with our 14th podcast since August 2022 in Leadership. Leadership is in large part honest, genuine behavior on our part. That's what causes REAL adherents to your cause. Today we explore some of the most powerful ideas/statements from Stephen Covey and talk about how they can be immediately applied by you. Greg is a busin…
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Ken Murray from Queensland, Australia and I talk about the awesome symbolism depicted by the events of the Exodus that embody the most important of Christian beliefs, purpose and ethics. Before the Passover in the letters of Paul to the Corinthians we are admonished to EXAMINE ourselves before the Passover. The countdown is on! Here is the link tha…
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UCG Pastor in USA and Senior Pastor in the Caribbean. Chuck Smith and I talk about the current crisis in Haiti as March 28, 2024. Gangs roam the streets. But, the Church is still functioning in these serious times. Check out Chuck's Website at chucks.ucg.@gmail.com or you can call him at 615 848-7372…
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Tim Martens started with a United Church of God congregation with only eight adults and two children. It has grown to 37 now. Tim has not been a caretaker; he has practiced his innovative skills to reach into his region in various ways discussed on this podcast. Here are links spoken of in the podcast: Facebook page for UCG-Northwest Arkansas (over…
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Derrick/Cherry Pringle and I talked today, March 14, 2024, about conditions in this country. Bev and I have traveled there many times and spent time with the Pringles, visiting the congregations he founded in the Copper Belt. Zambia is experiencing the worst water shortage and now drought in the 30 years that the Pringles have lived there.…
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Mitchell Moss is a designer, writer, editor and photographer who lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. He’s been writing on menswear for more than a decade, helping men discover the principles of how to dress well, feel great and express their style. We focus particularly on menswear in this podcast, however Mitch Moss gives us a history and biblical narrativ…
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Victor Kubik comments about President Biden's March 7, 2024 State of the Union Address to the Nation and which is ultimately heard around the world. This message reflected the spirit of our leadership and the nation in a time when we desperately need to find out who we are and how we are blessed with the great nation that is now in sore distress.…
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Les Booth, Creative Collaboration Architect, and I continue discussing the explosive field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In part one, we discussed what AI was, and now we delve into how it can improve your writing and how it can be used to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. AI has greatly changed how we do things and it's just beginning!…
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Twila Reynolds and I talk about the inevitable moment coming to all of us: the day of our death. Twila Reynold is retired. She spent most of her professional years in the commercial insurance industry. But, later, she changed fields and worked in the administrative medical field, which has always interested her. When she began working at the VA Med…
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Gary Petty and our wives attended the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Conference in Nashville, TN, on February 22, 2024. We met a lot of passionate people with ministries ranging from anti-abortion to anti-pornography to preaching a strong warning and repentance messages to the American people. We met with Russian workers on the Gospel News C…
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This will be our 13th Podcast together. Last time we started with a brand-new topic… effective communication. Since August of 2022, we have been discussing an ongoing series of thought-provoking topics on the subjects of personal leadership development, and business leadership. Greg is a business consultant, author, keynote speaker, and a personal …
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What did we learn from this rare interview that Tucker Carlson did with Vladimir Putin. Who benefited? Do we have a greater understanding? Victor Kubik comments Also, is a reading of my article in the BEYOND TODAY magazine about the kind of person Putin is. Photo credit: Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wik…
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Andi Chapman and I discuss what life is like after ending our professional careers. We compare how we coped and what learned and what new vistas have been created. She is an R.N. CDP. CCADCT, Certified Dementia Specialist, Naturopath, FNIP (Food as Nutrition Informed Specialist) CWCN (Certified Wound Care Nurse), and as of 2021, she started her own…
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Steve Buchanan discusses his observation of living in Tucson, Arizona, only 60 miles from the Mexican border. Very timely, up-to-date discussion about what's going on with the worst border crisis in history, in which 302,000 illegal aliens entered the United States in December alone. Two excellent Twitter sources mentioned in the podcast @Michael_Y…
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Les Booth is a Creative Collaboration Architect specializing in many diverse fields ranging from AI to Fly-fishing. I have known Les for almost 28 years, and he helped me in the infancy of developing my first websites. Here, he gives a knowledgeable perspective about AI, which is hot news yet a concept known for many decades. Part 1 tells us what A…
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Listen to learn more about the importance of communication skills that you can learn that are vital for a leader's effectiveness and connectivity with those he leads. The heart and core of most global conflict is a lack of communication skills. We are not born with them. They must be learned. We will discuss with you some basics of human communicat…
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I’d like to go back to an address I made to the General Conference of Elders of the United Church of God on May 2, 2020. This was to be our biggest conference yet, celebrating 25 years of the United Church of God’s existence. We planned for 80% of the ministry to come to Cincinnati, OH for the special event. As it turned out, this date was in the m…
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On Thursday July 13, 2023 Aaron and Michelle Dean and Bev and I were invited to the Church of God Seventh Day Conference held in Covington, Kentucky this year. About 1000 people were in attendance. We had dinner with Loren Stacy, President of the Church of God Seventh Day and his wife Karen as well as elder Mike Wallace. This is my interview with M…
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The Flood was more than an epic event. It communicated key messages in God's Plan of Salvation for a world without sin. Key elements identified 1. A world coming to a dead end 1almost 1700 years after creation of man. 2. Fixing the blame. Christ preached to the demons 3. The need to start again. God's Way will prevail 4. Repentance 5. Salvation A g…
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Noah's flood was confirmed by Jesus Christ, Peter and Paul. It's more than a story...it has end-time implications. Don Hooser talks about the story of the flood from Genesis 6-8. Part one of two....Part 2 coming soon.Di Victor Kubik
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