Beste Waterstones Podcasts (2024)

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High desert poet Ellen Waterston chosen as Oregon Poet Laureate 21:16

2d ago21:16

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Central Oregon poet, teacher and author Ellen Waterston began her role this month as the state’s official Poet Laureate. Waterston has won many literary awards, including two WILLA awards and the Obsidian prize for poetry. This year she received both the Holbrook and Soapstone award in recognition of her contributions to Oregon’s literary landscape…

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Bob Mortimer 18:46

3d ago18:46

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After introducing us to legal dogsbody Gary Thorn in The Satsuma Complex, comedian Bob Mortimer returns with its sequel, The Hotel Avocado. We sat down with a nice slice of Battenberg cake to discuss death row meals, memories of his days as a South London solicitor and the correct ratio of marzipan to cake.…

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A Defense of the Trinity Understanding God the Father 46:08

5d ago46:08

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We're thankful you've chosen to dive deeper into God's Word. Here at WaterStone Church, we want to empower everyone to get into His Word, because we believe it is the primary way you can come out of, through, and into the life, God designed for you. Here are some quick tips to get the most out of the message: - Put it into your own words. As you ta…

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Oregon author Willy Vlautin’s book “The Horse” is a love letter to music and the American West 32:00

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Al Ward is a 65-year-old musician who is hiding out from the wreck of his life in an abandoned mine in the high Nevada desert. Ward spends his days drinking and writing songs until he encounters a half-blind horse, and is forced to reckon with his life. Portland author Willy Vlautin joined host Geoff Norcross at the Pickathon Experiential Music Fes…

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Oregonian and two-sport athlete Bryce Boettcher prepares for upcoming Ducks football season 12:28

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Two-sport athlete Bryce Boettcher may have joined the University of Oregon as a baseball player, but football was also important to him. In June, the outfielder was named a Rawlings Gold Glove recipient by the company and the American Baseball Coaches Association. Now, he’ll finish out his time as a Duck playing football as UO officially joins the …

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Gender-diverse youth are at risk in government-involved systems, report says 9:18

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Trans, non-binary and gender diverse (TNGD) youth often experience harm in child welfare programs, the justice system and homeless services. That’s according to a new national report by Lambda Legal that the Portland-based Unicorn Solutions helped inform. The report focuses on how these youth fare in government-involved systems, and the policies th…

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OHSU clinic provides support to patients with traumatic pregnancies, birth experiences 15:13

24h ago15:13

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The birth of a baby is often celebrated as a joyful and natural process, but it can also be physically and emotionally traumatic. The Perinatal Trauma Clinic at Oregon Health & Science University is one of only a handful nationwide that aims to support parents who have experienced trauma around birth or pregnancy. Patients work with both mental and…

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How TriMet is increasing security and enforcement in Portland metro 19:43

24h ago19:43

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Starting in September, HB 4002 will go into effect and will recriminalize possession of small amounts of controlled substances. Portland’s public transportation agency TriMet is hopeful this could bring changes to the system that has faced a number of challenges in recent years, including a historic driver shortage, increased assaults on operators …

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New Portland Public Schools superintendent shares goals for this year 17:46

24h ago17:46

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Classes at Portland Public Schools begin next week and the district also welcomes a new superintendent. Kimberlee Armstrong began her career as a teacher in the Puyallup School District in Washington and most recently served as deputy superintendent of Evergreen Public Schools in Vancouver. Armstrong joins to share what she’s looking forward to in …

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OSU researchers complete map of Earth's subsurface using electromagnetic energy 12:17

2d ago12:17

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Nearly 20 years ago, researchers at Oregon State University began leading an effort to collect information about the structure and evolution of the North American continent using electromagnetic energy. That effort is finally complete. The new map can be used to protect the electrical grid during extreme solar storms and identify geohazards. It can…

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Portland expands its shared e-scooter fleet 19:21

2d ago19:21

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The Portland Bureau of Transportation has made it clear, shared electric scooters are here to stay. Two new multiyear contracts with Lime and Lyft have recently been announced that would bring the citywide fleet to upward of 3,500 scooters. Millicent Williams is the director of PBOT. She joins us to share more on this expansion and micromobility in…

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How Oregon real estate agents are reacting to changes in the way they get paid 15:43

3d ago15:43

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A big shift took place over the weekend in the way people buy and sell homes in the U.S. The National Association of Realtors settled a lawsuit earlier this year that changed the way real estate agents get paid. Previously, a home seller would pay for both their own real estate agent and the agent representing the buyer. The two agents would split …

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Invasive emerald ash borer now found in multiple counties in Willamette Valley 20:12

3d ago20:12

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On Monday, the Oregon Department of Forestry confirmed that the emerald ash borer has been discovered in three new counties in the Willamette Valley. In the past month, the invasive pest was caught in traps set in Marion and Yamhill counties, and is also suspected of being in neighboring Clackamas County, pending confirmation by the U.S. Department…

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Oregon delegate shares perspective from the Democratic National Convention 16:50

3d ago16:50

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On Monday, the Democratic National Convention kicked off in Chicago. It comes four weeks after President Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic party nominee. Harris quickly ramped up her campaign and won a majority of delegate votes to secure the Democratic presidential nomi…

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Former professional soccer player writes memoir about her time playing overseas 26:33

4d ago26:33

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Georgia Cloepfil spent six years playing soccer professionally in six different countries after she graduated from college. It was a lonely, physically demanding life that was also incredibly rewarding. Cloepfil’s new memoir, “The Striker and the Clock,” details that time, and the beauty and complexity of the game she still loves.…

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Memorial in the works for former Black neighborhood in Eugene 26:34

4d ago26:34

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On August 24, 1949, work crews and bulldozers cleared out a neighborhood just outside of Eugene known as Ferry Street Village. The Lane County Board of Commissioners had voted to demolish the neighborhood just a month before, and some residents who hadn't gotten the news ran from their homes with as much as they could carry. The neighborhood was on…

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Funding awarded to 11 Portland groups for ranked choice voting education 17:02

7d ago17:02

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The Portland Votes 2024 Grant Program has awarded $210,000 to 11 different organizations to support education efforts about ranked choice voting. The adoption of a new city charter has changed multiple aspects of city government. One of the most prolific is that in November, voters will participate in a ranked choice voting process to choose city c…

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Multnomah County passes plan to improve ambulance response times 18:51

7d ago18:51

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The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted Thursday to approve a temporary staffing plan that aims to improve ambulance response times in the county. The decision comes after months of disagreement between the county and its sole ambulance services provider, American Medical Response. The company hasn’t met its contractual requir…

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Why Oregon’s hop production is on the decline 16:44

7d ago16:44

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Oregon hop growers will be harvesting their crops next week, but at a much smaller yield than last year. The acreage for the plant has fallen by 18% this year in Oregon and nationwide. The driving factor is declining beer sales and changes in consumer habits. Michelle Palacios is the administrator for the Oregon Hop Commission. She joins us to shar…

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In coastal Southern Oregon, water safety issues are growing 16:51

8d ago16:51

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Coastal Curry County is home to several different rivers but all of that open water can lead to accidents like drownings. Luke Martinez is the aquatic safety officer and lifeguard for Curry County. He says he’s seen tourism in the region grow and has witnessed more incidents around water safety. He joins us with details of what the county has been …

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Oregon sustainability pioneers push refillable glass bottles for beer and wine 22:45

8d ago22:45

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When Matt Swihart started Double Mountain Brewery in 2007, his vision was to sell beer in the most ecologically sustainable way possible: in reusable bottles, which would be returned, cleaned and refilled, to be sold again. He says it wasn’t a new idea at all - this was common for all kinds of beverages in the early 20th century. And it wasn’t even…

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Solar project in eastern Washington paused amid concerns about Indigenous cultural sites 13:03

8d ago13:03

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Since 2018, Portland-based developer Avangrid Renewables has been working to develop an industrial solar project on a piece of state-owned land in eastern Washington. The parcel, known as Badger Mountain, is also an important ceremonial and first-foods site for tribal nations such as the Yakama and Colville. An investigation from High Country News …

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Refurbished main terminal in PDX now open 28:06

9d ago28:06

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The largest public works project in Oregon history is coming to completion. After four years of construction and a little more than $2 billion, the PDX airport’s new terminal is open to the public. The main terminal remodel features skylights made of local Douglas fir, the return of the beloved original carpet and a 120-foot-long video wall that se…

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Despite disasters and invasive species, Oregonians are still starting farms of their own 12:15

9d ago12:15

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In Oregon, farmers and ranchers are contending with wildfires, water shortages and invasive species. Still, Oregonians continue to start small farms in the state. Next month, Oregon State University Extension Service – along with other agencies – will offer Small Farm School, an event at Clackamas Community College that includes workshops and class…

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New Burnside Bridge design to be decided in October 12:47

9d ago12:47

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Burnside Bridge, which is nearly 100 years old, is set to undergo a five-year seismic rebuild, likely beginning in 2027. It’s a major travel route as the only bridge in Portland that touches all four quadrants of the city. Two potential designs have been put forth by Multnomah County: a tied arch bridge like the Fremont Bridge and a cable-stayed br…

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Universities gear up for the Big Ten athletic season 15:15

10d ago15:15

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Oregon State and Washington State are the only two schools left in the Pac-12 athletic conference. The University of Oregon is heading to the Big Ten conference for the 2025 season. Is the Ducks football team set up for success in their new conference against opponents like the Buckeyes, Wolverines, Nittany Lions and others? And how will athletes i…

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OSU Extension Service aims to help ranchers and farmers with climate stress, grief 10:19

10d ago10:19

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With drought, wildfire and other extreme weather events, climate change is bringing stress and a feeling of uncertainty for many farmers and ranchers. It’s also bringing along a new hurdle for many in the agricultural world – climate grief. Seeing the effects of climate change firsthand can invoke fear, sadness, hopelessness and despair for many fa…

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Killing barred owls isn’t the way to to save northern spotted owls, says group of Oregon philosophers 14:19

10d ago14:19

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The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has proposed killing hundreds of thousands of barred owls over the next 30 years in an effort to protect the endangered northern spotted owl, which competes with the barred owl for food, habitat and other resources. The agency published a final environmental impact statement last month, and a decision on whether to …

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Portland Police respond to street racing and attempted street takeovers 14:34

10d ago14:34

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Last week, the Portland Police Bureau intervened in six street racing takeover attempts and arrested 15 in connection. These events have been on the rise nationally since the pandemic. Portland began a concentrated effort on these incidents in 2021. Commander Franz Schoening with PPB's Specialized Resources Division joins us to share more about las…

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Portland author’s debut graphic novel explores generational effects of PTSD 38:56

11d ago38:56

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Portland author Carl Sciacchitano’s debut graphic novel, “The Heart That Fed,” focuses on his father’s experience in the Vietnam War and the decades that have followed. It also follows Carl as he watches his father struggle with the psychological effects of the war. The book explores their relationship and the many, nuanced ways that PTSD can affec…

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Coffin Butte Landfill proposed expansion raises environmental and health concerns 12:49

11d ago12:49

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Coffin Butte Landfill, which is located in Benton County, might expand soon. The site draws waste from nearly two dozen Oregon counties and accepts more than one million tons of garbage annually. But the facility’s operators have applied for a permit to expand the landfill even further, raising public health and environmental concerns. A 2022 Envir…

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Foundations: A Biblical, Scientific, & Historic Defense of Monotheism 42:18

12d ago42:18

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Do you ever struggle to grasp the concept of the Trinity? You’re not alone. Many Christians today find it challenging to reconcile the idea of one God in three persons. Join us as Pastor Rodney Kilborn delivers a compelling sermon titled "Triune – A Defense of the Trinity." Drawing from Biblical, scientific, and historical evidence, Pastor Kilborn …

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An hour with Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek 53:44

14d ago53:44

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A lot has changed statewide since Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek last appeared on “Think Out Loud” in October 2023. Since then, the state’s three-year experiment with drug decriminalization has ended, a state of emergency was declared to address the fentanyl overdose crisis in Multnomah County, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on a homelessness case out of Gra…

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Oregonians compete in Olympic track and field events 29:26

15d ago29:26

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Last week Ryan Crouser, who grew up in Boring, became the first person to win three straight gold medals in men’s shot put. University of Oregon’s Jaida Ross will compete in women’s shot put on Aug. 9. Earlier this week, former Duck Cole Hocker won the 1,500 meter race. Sarah Lorge Butler, contributing writer at Runner’s World, joins us for an upda…

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Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler on the city’s homeless camping ban 24:20

15d ago24:20

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In May, the Portland City Council approved an ordinance that would allow homeless people who camp on public property and reject offers of shelter to be fined up to $100 or sentenced to up to seven days in jail. That ordinance went into effect at the beginning of July, but was put on hold because of extreme heat. At the same time, the U.S. Supreme C…

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REBROADCAST: Author Charles Yu talks about ‘Interior Chinatown’ at Ida B. Wells High School 52:13

16d ago52:13

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Charles Yu has written a lot about the nature of reality, how we understand what is real, and the assumptions we make about each other and the universe we live in. Yu’s first novel, “How to live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe,” follows a time machine repairman who is searching for his father who is lost in time and memory. His latest book, …

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Self-guided tours, affordable housing shortage drive increase in rental scams 15:21

17d ago15:21

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According to the FBI’s Internet Crimes Complaint Center, Americans lost more than $145 million to real estate scams last year. One component of those is rental scams, where legitimate listings are pulled from property management websites and reposted to sites like Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace for a lower price. Prospective tenants are someti…

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Do data centers fit with Washington’s clean energy goals? 17:32

17d ago17:32

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Years ago, Washington passed a law requiring electric utilities to go carbon-neutral in a decade. Yet lawmakers continued to give generous tax incentives to data centers, which use a huge amount of electricity. In fact, in the last few years Washington has gotten a smaller share of its electricity from renewable sources than it did two decades ago,…

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Deschutes County commissioners at odds on how to deal with homelessness 9:49

17d ago9:49

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Since the Grants Pass v. Johnson ruling in late June, which ruled that cities are now able to ban camping or sleeping in public spaces, local governments have been navigating how to handle this new power. For years, Deschutes County has battled with the Oregon Department of State Lands on a pending land swap between county-owned lands and the state…

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Eastern Oregon watershed council jumps into action to help landowners impacted by wildfires 12:38

17d ago12:38

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For the past two weeks, North Fork John Day Watershed Council has been hard at work helping people in and around Long Creek fight fires on their property and deal with the damage done by the flames. The Battle Mountain Complex and Courtrock fires have impacted residents living in rural parts of the state, which have not been serviced by firefightin…

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OSU researchers find sharks in Puget Sound for the first time 12:12

18d ago12:12

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Last week, researchers from Oregon State University documented two shark species in Puget Sound for the first time. They found a broadnose sevengill shark and the critically endangered tope shark. The presence of these large predators in the sound may mean that the ecosystem is changing to fit the needs of the sharks, which could have other effects…

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Fires in Eastern Oregon affect crucial sagebrush rangelands 12:58

18d ago12:58

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Cheatgrass and other invasive species are threatening important rangelands and helping fuel severe wildfires in Eastern Oregon. Lisa Ellsworth is an associate professor and range ecologist at the college of agricultural sciences at Oregon State University. She joins us to explain how these areas have been affected by invasive species, extreme wildf…

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After food pantry closes in Talent, community agency works on next steps 10:38

18d ago10:38

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A food pantry located in the center of Talent, Oregon was forced to close earlier this year. It was located in Talent’s old town hall and was easily accessible to residents. A fire broke out at the location and organizers of the pantry are working on finding a new spot. Access, the agency behind the service, operates mobile pantries throughout Jack…

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Washingtonians have 28 candidates for governor, among other choices in tomorrow’s primary 17:38

18d ago17:38

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Washington voters have some high profile races on their primary ballots this week. Governor Jay Inslee, Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Congressman Derek Kilmer are not seeking reelection. Meanwhile, Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez will try to hold on to her seat in the state's 3rd District. In addition, attorney general, public land…

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Foundations: God & His Word 44:13

19d ago44:13

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Have you ever wondered about the complexities of the Trinity? Join us for a profound message with Pastor Rodney Kilborn as he presents "Triune – A Defense of the Trinity." Dive into a historical, scientific, and logical understanding of the Christian God, His Word, and the intelligent design that underpins our faith. Discover how acknowledging the …