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<p>This series explores what happens when God draws you beyond what’s comfortable and familiar into the unseen places where trust is formed, clarity is sharpened, and spiritual maturity is built. Here&#39;s the turth, with a limitless God, depth isn’t something you reach once… it’s something you keep stepping into.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p>This series explores what happens when God draws you beyond what’s comfortable and familiar into the unseen places where trust is formed, clarity is sharpened, and spiritual maturity is built. Here&#39;s the turth, with a limitless God, depth isn’t something you reach once… it’s something you keep stepping into.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p>This series explores what happens when God draws you beyond what’s comfortable and familiar into the unseen places where trust is formed, clarity is sharpened, and spiritual maturity is built. Here&#39;s the turth, with a limitless God, depth isn’t something you reach once… it’s something you keep stepping into.</p>]]>
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<p>This series explores what happens when God draws you beyond what’s comfortable and familiar into the unseen places where trust is formed, clarity is sharpened, and spiritual maturity is built. Here&#39;s the turth, with a limitless God, depth isn’t something you reach once… it’s something you keep stepping into.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>&quot;Every time you think you’ve reached the depths of God, you realize you’ve only stepped into the next beginning.&quot;</p>

<p>This series explores what happens when God draws you beyond what’s comfortable and familiar into the unseen places where trust is formed, clarity is sharpened, and spiritual maturity is built. Here&#39;s the turth, with a limitless God, depth isn’t something you reach once… it’s something you keep stepping into.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>&quot;Every time you think you’ve reached the depths of God, you realize you’ve only stepped into the next beginning.&quot;</p>

<p>This series explores what happens when God draws you beyond what’s comfortable and familiar into the unseen places where trust is formed, clarity is sharpened, and spiritual maturity is built. Here&#39;s the turth, with a limitless God, depth isn’t something you reach once… it’s something you keep stepping into.</p>]]>
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<p>This series explores what happens when God draws you beyond what’s comfortable and familiar into the unseen places where trust is formed, clarity is sharpened, and spiritual maturity is built. Here&#39;s the turth, with a limitless God, depth isn’t something you reach once… it’s something you keep stepping into.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>&quot;Every time you think you’ve reached the depths of God, you realize you’ve only stepped into the next beginning.&quot;</p>

<p>This series explores what happens when God draws you beyond what’s comfortable and familiar into the unseen places where trust is formed, clarity is sharpened, and spiritual maturity is built. Here&#39;s the turth, with a limitless God, depth isn’t something you reach once… it’s something you keep stepping into.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Still Becoming reframes healing as growth rather than recovery. The song speaks to wholeness that doesn’t come from returning to who you were, but from embracing who you’re becoming. It carries a hopeful, grounded message about identity, self-love, and moving forward with clarity and peace.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Love is one of the most beautiful gifts God gives us — but it’s also one of the most challenging journeys we’ll ever walk. Love Ain’t Easy is a four-week series about navigating the highs and lows of relationships, heartbreak, and healing. Whether you’re single, dating, married, or healing from loss, this series will help you discover how to love wisely, forgive deeply, and grow into the person God has called you to be. Love may not be easy, but it is worth it.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Foundations: Clarity</title>
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      <itunes:season>7</itunes:season>
      <itunes:author>Nicholas Ruffin</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>Vantage Point is a Christian podcast where faith meets everyday life through Bible teaching centered on Jesus, prayerful perspective, and practical mindset shifts to fuel spiritual growth.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:duration>15:50</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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        <![CDATA[<p>2026 is here! Before we start chasing goals, stacking wins, and trying to “make this year different,” we’ve got to make sure we’re building on something solid. That’s what Foundations is. A series that starts beneath the surface, because when life gets loud, plans shift, and pressure shows up, you don’t rise to motivation you fall back on what you’ve built. So this month we’re rebuilding from the ground up: faith that holds, wisdom that guides, peace that guards, and clarity that directs. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>2026 is here! Before we start chasing goals, stacking wins, and trying to “make this year different,” we’ve got to make sure we’re building on something solid. That’s what Foundations is. A series that starts beneath the surface, because when life gets loud, plans shift, and pressure shows up, you don’t rise to motivation you fall back on what you’ve built. So this month we’re rebuilding from the ground up: faith that holds, wisdom that guides, peace that guards, and clarity that directs. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>2026 is here! Before we start chasing goals, stacking wins, and trying to “make this year different,” we’ve got to make sure we’re building on something solid. That’s what Foundations is. A series that starts beneath the surface, because when life gets loud, plans shift, and pressure shows up, you don’t rise to motivation you fall back on what you’ve built. So this month we’re rebuilding from the ground up: faith that holds, wisdom that guides, peace that guards, and clarity that directs. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
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      <podcast:person email="" href="" role="host">Nick Ruffin</podcast:person>
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    <item>
      <title>Foundations: Peace</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>nicholas.ruffin.sr@gmail.com (Nicholas Ruffin)</author>
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      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>7</itunes:season>
      <itunes:author>Nicholas Ruffin</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>Vantage Point is a Christian podcast where faith meets everyday life through Bible teaching centered on Jesus, prayerful perspective, and practical mindset shifts to fuel spiritual growth.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:duration>17:45</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:image href="https://assets.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/8/8a86a17f-97db-49a6-94b6-d925223d5c6a/episodes/5/5d58ba91-dc21-44ab-a067-5bd735380cb7/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
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        <![CDATA[<p>2026 is here! Before we start chasing goals, stacking wins, and trying to “make this year different,” we’ve got to make sure we’re building on something solid. That’s what Foundations is. A series that starts beneath the surface, because when life gets loud, plans shift, and pressure shows up, you don’t rise to motivation you fall back on what you’ve built. So this month we’re rebuilding from the ground up: faith that holds, wisdom that guides, peace that guards, and clarity that directs. </p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>bible study, faith, god, nicholas ruffin, podcast, vantage point podcast, foundations, peace</itunes:keywords>
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        <![CDATA[<p>2026 is here! Before we start chasing goals, stacking wins, and trying to “make this year different,” we’ve got to make sure we’re building on something solid. That’s what Foundations is. A series that starts beneath the surface, because when life gets loud, plans shift, and pressure shows up, you don’t rise to motivation you fall back on what you’ve built. So this month we’re rebuilding from the ground up: faith that holds, wisdom that guides, peace that guards, and clarity that directs. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>2026 is here! Before we start chasing goals, stacking wins, and trying to “make this year different,” we’ve got to make sure we’re building on something solid. That’s what Foundations is. A series that starts beneath the surface, because when life gets loud, plans shift, and pressure shows up, you don’t rise to motivation you fall back on what you’ve built. So this month we’re rebuilding from the ground up: faith that holds, wisdom that guides, peace that guards, and clarity that directs. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Foundations: Wisdom</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
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      <itunes:season>7</itunes:season>
      <itunes:author>Nicholas Ruffin</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>Vantage Point is a Christian podcast where faith meets everyday life through Bible teaching centered on Jesus, prayerful perspective, and practical mindset shifts to fuel spiritual growth.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:duration>16:37</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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        <![CDATA[<p>2026 is here! Before we start chasing goals, stacking wins, and trying to “make this year different,” we’ve got to make sure we’re building on something solid. That’s what Foundations is. A series that starts beneath the surface, because when life gets loud, plans shift, and pressure shows up, you don’t rise to motivation you fall back on what you’ve built. So this month we’re rebuilding from the ground up: faith that holds, wisdom that guides, peace that guards, and clarity that directs. </p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>bible study, faith, god, nicholas ruffin, podcast, vantage point podcast, foundations, wisdom</itunes:keywords>
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        <![CDATA[<p>2026 is here! Before we start chasing goals, stacking wins, and trying to “make this year different,” we’ve got to make sure we’re building on something solid. That’s what Foundations is. A series that starts beneath the surface, because when life gets loud, plans shift, and pressure shows up, you don’t rise to motivation you fall back on what you’ve built. So this month we’re rebuilding from the ground up: faith that holds, wisdom that guides, peace that guards, and clarity that directs. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>2026 is here! Before we start chasing goals, stacking wins, and trying to “make this year different,” we’ve got to make sure we’re building on something solid. That’s what Foundations is. A series that starts beneath the surface, because when life gets loud, plans shift, and pressure shows up, you don’t rise to motivation you fall back on what you’ve built. So this month we’re rebuilding from the ground up: faith that holds, wisdom that guides, peace that guards, and clarity that directs. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
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      <podcast:person email="" href="" role="host">Nick Ruffin</podcast:person>
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    <item>
      <title>Foundations: Faith</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>nicholas.ruffin.sr@gmail.com (Nicholas Ruffin)</author>
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      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>7</itunes:season>
      <itunes:author>Nicholas Ruffin</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>Vantage Point is a Christian podcast where faith meets everyday life through Bible teaching centered on Jesus, prayerful perspective, and practical mindset shifts to fuel spiritual growth.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:duration>15:15</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:image href="https://assets.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/8/8a86a17f-97db-49a6-94b6-d925223d5c6a/episodes/5/58fe2530-630e-48c6-897b-c525301a6a36/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
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        <![CDATA[<p>2026 is here! Before we start chasing goals, stacking wins, and trying to “make this year different,” we’ve got to make sure we’re building on something solid. That’s what Foundations is. A series that starts beneath the surface, because when life gets loud, plans shift, and pressure shows up, you don’t rise to motivation you fall back on what you’ve built. So this month we’re rebuilding from the ground up: faith that holds, wisdom that guides, peace that guards, and clarity that directs. </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>2026 is here! Before we start chasing goals, stacking wins, and trying to “make this year different,” we’ve got to make sure we’re building on something solid. That’s what Foundations is. A series that starts beneath the surface, because when life gets loud, plans shift, and pressure shows up, you don’t rise to motivation you fall back on what you’ve built. So this month we’re rebuilding from the ground up: faith that holds, wisdom that guides, peace that guards, and clarity that directs. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>2026 is here! Before we start chasing goals, stacking wins, and trying to “make this year different,” we’ve got to make sure we’re building on something solid. That’s what Foundations is. A series that starts beneath the surface, because when life gets loud, plans shift, and pressure shows up, you don’t rise to motivation you fall back on what you’ve built. So this month we’re rebuilding from the ground up: faith that holds, wisdom that guides, peace that guards, and clarity that directs. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <fireside:playerURL>https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Jz_s8Dww+86tHjaHf</fireside:playerURL>
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    <item>
      <title>2026: What Remains</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 20:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>nicholas.ruffin.sr@gmail.com (Nicholas Ruffin)</author>
      <enclosure url="https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/8a86a17f-97db-49a6-94b6-d925223d5c6a/dfc119a5-29fa-49c6-a06b-866e912522d9.mp3" length="14842109" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:season>6</itunes:season>
      <itunes:author>Nicholas Ruffin</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>After the work of healing and letting go, What Remains is a reminder that what we carry into a new year matters just as much as stepping into it — because what remains will shape what comes next.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:duration>7:31</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
      <itunes:image href="https://assets.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/8/8a86a17f-97db-49a6-94b6-d925223d5c6a/episodes/d/dfc119a5-29fa-49c6-a06b-866e912522d9/cover.jpg?v=1"/>
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        <![CDATA[<p>After the work has been done, the wounds named, and the release made, one question remains: what are we carrying forward? This episode is a reflective pause at the threshold of a new year, focusing on what survives the process of surrender and refinement. What Remains is a reminder that stepping into 2026 isn’t just about fresh starts, but about discernment — choosing to carry forward only what strengthens, aligns, and belongs in the season ahead. Because what remains after letting go will shape how we build, how we heal, and how we live in what’s next.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>After the work has been done, the wounds named, and the release made, one question remains: what are we carrying forward? This episode is a reflective pause at the threshold of a new year, focusing on what survives the process of surrender and refinement. What Remains is a reminder that stepping into 2026 isn’t just about fresh starts, but about discernment — choosing to carry forward only what strengthens, aligns, and belongs in the season ahead. Because what remains after letting go will shape how we build, how we heal, and how we live in what’s next.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>After the work has been done, the wounds named, and the release made, one question remains: what are we carrying forward? This episode is a reflective pause at the threshold of a new year, focusing on what survives the process of surrender and refinement. What Remains is a reminder that stepping into 2026 isn’t just about fresh starts, but about discernment — choosing to carry forward only what strengthens, aligns, and belongs in the season ahead. Because what remains after letting go will shape how we build, how we heal, and how we live in what’s next.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <fireside:playerURL>https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Jz_s8Dww+2_m1MxEh</fireside:playerURL>
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      <title>Loose Ends: Silent Night </title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 06:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>nicholas.ruffin.sr@gmail.com (Nicholas Ruffin)</author>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Year-end deliverance from everything you can’t carry into destiny</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:duration>6:34</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A short devotional tying the Christmas story to our Let It Go journey—reminding us that even when life feels unfinished, Jesus arrives as our Redeemer. Silent Night helps you release the need for closure, trust God with the loose ends, and carry peace into the new year.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A short devotional tying the Christmas story to our Let It Go journey—reminding us that even when life feels unfinished, Jesus arrives as our Redeemer. Silent Night helps you release the need for closure, trust God with the loose ends, and carry peace into the new year.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>A short devotional tying the Christmas story to our Let It Go journey—reminding us that even when life feels unfinished, Jesus arrives as our Redeemer. Silent Night helps you release the need for closure, trust God with the loose ends, and carry peace into the new year.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
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    <item>
      <title>Let it Go: Release Protocol</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>nicholas.ruffin.sr@gmail.com (Nicholas Ruffin)</author>
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      <itunes:season>6</itunes:season>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Year-end deliverance from everything you can’t carry into destiny</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:duration>18:54</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
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        <![CDATA[<p>December is your release season. The weight, the wound, the pride—it can’t come with you into the next year. Let It Go is about closure, surrender, and making space for what’s next. Healing doesn’t always<br>
start with holding on—sometimes it starts with letting go. This series is a spiritual cleanse before the crossover; a final reset that frees your hands for what God is about to place in them.</p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>Vantage Point Podcast, Nicholas Ruffin, Let it Go, Release Protocol</itunes:keywords>
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        <![CDATA[<p>December is your release season. The weight, the wound, the pride—it can’t come with you into the next year. Let It Go is about closure, surrender, and making space for what’s next. Healing doesn’t always<br>
start with holding on—sometimes it starts with letting go. This series is a spiritual cleanse before the crossover; a final reset that frees your hands for what God is about to place in them.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>December is your release season. The weight, the wound, the pride—it can’t come with you into the next year. Let It Go is about closure, surrender, and making space for what’s next. Healing doesn’t always<br>
start with holding on—sometimes it starts with letting go. This series is a spiritual cleanse before the crossover; a final reset that frees your hands for what God is about to place in them.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Holding on to pain feels like control—but it’s really captivity. We’ve learned to cling to what God called us to release. Holding Hurts breaks the myth that endurance always equals faith. It’s an unfiltered confrontation with spiritual avoidance, emotional exhaustion, and the kind of strength that keeps you stuck instead of healed. This series is not safe. It’s surgery for the soul.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Altars &amp; Aftermaths: Living in the Aftermath</title>
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      <itunes:subtitle>A series designed to explore the sacred moments at the altar and the real-life aftermath that proves transformation.</itunes:subtitle>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The encounter is just the beginning. All throughout Scripture, altars mark powerful moments with God—but what comes next is where transformation really happens. In this series, we’re diving into what it looks like to live in the aftermath of those life-altering moments. What do you do after the breakthrough? After the prayer gets answered? After the call is confirmed? This is about the life you live after the fire. October is about the tension between sacred moments and real-life follow-up. Altars mark the moment, aftermaths reveals your response.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The encounter is just the beginning. All throughout Scripture, altars mark powerful moments with God—but what comes next is where transformation really happens. In this series, we’re diving into what it looks like to live in the aftermath of those life-altering moments. What do you do after the breakthrough? After the prayer gets answered? After the call is confirmed? This is about the life you live after the fire. October is about the tension between sacred moments and real-life follow-up. Altars mark the moment, aftermaths reveals your response.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Altars &amp; Aftermaths: Building Beyond the Moment</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The encounter is just the beginning. All throughout Scripture, altars mark powerful moments with God—but what comes next is where transformation really happens. In this series, we’re diving into what it looks like to live in the aftermath of those life-altering moments. What do you do after the breakthrough? After the prayer gets answered? After the call is confirmed? This is about the life you live after the fire. October is about the tension between sacred moments and real-life follow-up. Altars mark the moment, aftermaths reveals your response.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The encounter is just the beginning. All throughout Scripture, altars mark powerful moments with God—but what comes next is where transformation really happens. In this series, we’re diving into what it looks like to live in the aftermath of those life-altering moments. What do you do after the breakthrough? After the prayer gets answered? After the call is confirmed? This is about the life you live after the fire. October is about the tension between sacred moments and real-life follow-up. Altars mark the moment, aftermaths reveals your response.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Altars &amp; Aftermaths: Walking in the Ashes</title>
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      <title>Altars &amp; Aftermaths: The Fire Falls</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The encounter is just the beginning. All throughout Scripture, altars mark powerful moments with God—but what comes next is where transformation really happens. In this series, we’re diving into what it looks like to live in the aftermath of those life-altering moments. What do you do after the breakthrough? After the prayer gets answered? After the call is confirmed? This is about the life you live after the fire. October is about the tension between sacred moments and real-life follow-up. Altars mark the moment, aftermaths reveals your response.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The encounter is just the beginning. All throughout Scripture, altars mark powerful moments with God—but what comes next is where transformation really happens. In this series, we’re diving into what it looks like to live in the aftermath of those life-altering moments. What do you do after the breakthrough? After the prayer gets answered? After the call is confirmed? This is about the life you live after the fire. October is about the tension between sacred moments and real-life follow-up. Altars mark the moment, aftermaths reveals your response.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Snooze Button: Stay Ready</title>
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<p>Because in a world full of noise, sometimes the smallest alarms carry the biggest wake-up calls.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Even the loudest alarms can be easy to ignore. The Snooze Button is a short midweek reflection designed to wake you gently but clearly. These moments help you slow down, listen closer, and lean into what God may already be stirring—whether it’s a whisper you’ve brushed off, a drift you’ve slipped into, or a nudge you’ve been delaying.</p>

<p>Because in a world full of noise, sometimes the smallest alarms carry the biggest wake-up calls.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Wake up Call: Stay Woke</title>
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      <itunes:subtitle>A 5-week series designed to jolt you out of spiritual autopilot and wake you up to God’s call.</itunes:subtitle>
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        <![CDATA[<p>You’ve been coasting—but God’s been calling. Wake Up Call is your spiritual alarm clock. Over five weeks, we’re breaking free from autopilot faith, silencing the noise, and leaning into what God’s been trying to wake us up to. Whether you’ve been distracted, discouraged, or drifting, this is your moment to realign, refocus, and move with intention. No more sleepwalking through life—this is your Wake Up Call. Welcome to Episode Five and the series finale, Stay Awake</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>You’ve been coasting—but God’s been calling. Wake Up Call is your spiritual alarm clock. Over five weeks, we’re breaking free from autopilot faith, silencing the noise, and leaning into what God’s been trying to wake us up to. Whether you’ve been distracted, discouraged, or drifting, this is your moment to realign, refocus, and move with intention. No more sleepwalking through life—this is your Wake Up Call. Welcome to Episode Five and the series finale, Stay Awake</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Snooze Button: Reset Your Focus</title>
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<p>Because in a world full of noise, sometimes the smallest alarms carry the biggest wake-up calls.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Even the loudest alarms can be easy to ignore. The Snooze Button is a short midweek reflection designed to wake you gently but clearly. These moments help you slow down, listen closer, and lean into what God may already be stirring—whether it’s a whisper you’ve brushed off, a drift you’ve slipped into, or a nudge you’ve been delaying.</p>

<p>Because in a world full of noise, sometimes the smallest alarms carry the biggest wake-up calls.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>You’ve been coasting—but God’s been calling. Wake Up Call is your spiritual alarm clock. Over five weeks, we’re breaking free from autopilot faith, silencing the noise, and leaning into what God’s been trying to wake us up to. Whether you’ve been distracted, discouraged, or drifting, this is your moment to realign, refocus, and move with intention. No more sleepwalking through life—this is your Wake Up Call. Welcome to Episode Four, Eyes Wide Open.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>You’ve been coasting—but God’s been calling. Wake Up Call is your spiritual alarm clock. Over five weeks, we’re breaking free from autopilot faith, silencing the noise, and leaning into what God’s been trying to wake us up to. Whether you’ve been distracted, discouraged, or drifting, this is your moment to realign, refocus, and move with intention. No more sleepwalking through life—this is your Wake Up Call. Welcome to Episode Four, Eyes Wide Open.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Snooze Button: Strengthen What Remains</title>
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<p>Because in a world full of noise, sometimes the smallest alarms carry the biggest wake-up calls.</p>]]>
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<p>Because in a world full of noise, sometimes the smallest alarms carry the biggest wake-up calls.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p>Because in a world full of noise, sometimes the smallest alarms carry the biggest wake-up calls.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Wake Up Call: Half Asleep Christianity</title>
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      <title>Snooze Button: Breaking Spiritual Drift</title>
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<p>Because in a world full of noise, sometimes the smallest alarms carry the biggest wake-up calls.</p>]]>
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<p>Because in a world full of noise, sometimes the smallest alarms carry the biggest wake-up calls.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Even the loudest alarms can be easy to ignore. The Snooze Button is a short midweek reflection designed to wake you gently but clearly. These moments help you slow down, listen closer, and lean into what God may already be stirring—whether it’s a whisper you’ve brushed off, a drift you’ve slipped into, or a nudge you’ve been delaying.</p>

<p>Because in a world full of noise, sometimes the smallest alarms carry the biggest wake-up calls.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Wake Up Call: Snap Out of It</title>
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<p>Because in a world full of noise, sometimes the smallest alarms carry the biggest wake-up calls.</p>]]>
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<p>Because in a world full of noise, sometimes the smallest alarms carry the biggest wake-up calls.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Even the loudest alarms can be easy to ignore. The Snooze Button is a short midweek reflection designed to wake you gently but clearly. These moments help you slow down, listen closer, and lean into what God may already be stirring—whether it’s a whisper you’ve brushed off, a drift you’ve slipped into, or a nudge you’ve been delaying.</p>

<p>Because in a world full of noise, sometimes the smallest alarms carry the biggest wake-up calls.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>You’ve been coasting—but God’s been calling. Wake Up Call is your spiritual alarm clock. Over five weeks, we’re breaking free from autopilot faith, silencing the noise, and leaning into what God’s been trying to wake us up to. Whether you’ve been distracted, discouraged, or drifting, this is your moment to realign, refocus, and move with intention. No more sleepwalking through life—this is your Wake Up Call. Welcome to Episode One, Sound the Alarm</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p>Because on the road to elevation, the pauses matter just as much as the push.</p>]]>
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<p>Because on the road to elevation, the pauses matter just as much as the push.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Even the highest climbs need quiet moments. Midweek Mileposts are brief, 5–10 minute reflections designed to help you pause, breathe, and recalibrate on your way up. Whether you&#39;re adjusting to pressure, letting go of weight, pushing through the trail, or just trying to stay grounded—these short devotionals meet you right where you are.</p>

<p>Because on the road to elevation, the pauses matter just as much as the push.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>5280: The Summit</title>
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<p>Because shift happens up here—and elevation changes everything. Welcome to Episode Four and the series finale of 5280: The Summit.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>What happens when life elevates, but your breath hasn’t caught up yet? 5280 is a journey into what it means to grow, stretch, and shift at higher altitudes, both literally and figuratively. Inspired by the elevation of Denver, this series explores what it takes to rise in faith, clarity, and purpose. Each episode unpacks part of the climb—adjusting your rhythm, letting go of what no longer fits, finding vision in uncertainty, and learning to breathe when everything changes. Whether you’re entering a new season or still catching your breath from the last one, 5280 is your space to pause, reflect, and move with purpose.</p>

<p>Because shift happens up here—and elevation changes everything. Welcome to Episode Four and the series finale of 5280: The Summit.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p>Because shift happens up here—and elevation changes everything. Welcome to Episode Four and the series finale of 5280: The Summit.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p>Because on the road to elevation, the pauses matter just as much as the push.</p>]]>
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<p>Because on the road to elevation, the pauses matter just as much as the push.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Even the highest climbs need quiet moments. Midweek Mileposts are brief, 5–10 minute reflections designed to help you pause, breathe, and recalibrate on your way up. Whether you&#39;re adjusting to pressure, letting go of weight, pushing through the trail, or just trying to stay grounded—these short devotionals meet you right where you are.</p>

<p>Because on the road to elevation, the pauses matter just as much as the push.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>5280: Trail Tested</title>
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<p>Because shift happens up here—and elevation changes everything. Welcome to Episode Three of 5280: Trail Tested.</p>]]>
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<p>Because shift happens up here—and elevation changes everything. Welcome to Episode Three of 5280: Trail Tested.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>What happens when life elevates, but your breath hasn’t caught up yet? 5280 is a journey into what it means to grow, stretch, and shift at higher altitudes, both literally and figuratively. Inspired by the elevation of Denver, this series explores what it takes to rise in faith, clarity, and purpose. Each episode unpacks part of the climb—adjusting your rhythm, letting go of what no longer fits, finding vision in uncertainty, and learning to breathe when everything changes. Whether you’re entering a new season or still catching your breath from the last one, 5280 is your space to pause, reflect, and move with purpose.</p>

<p>Because shift happens up here—and elevation changes everything. Welcome to Episode Three of 5280: Trail Tested.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>5280 (Midweek Milepost): Weight Limit</title>
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<p>Because on the road to elevation, the pauses matter just as much as the push.</p>]]>
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<p>Because on the road to elevation, the pauses matter just as much as the push.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Even the highest climbs need quiet moments. Midweek Mileposts are brief, 5–10 minute reflections designed to help you pause, breathe, and recalibrate on your way up. Whether you&#39;re adjusting to pressure, letting go of weight, pushing through the trail, or just trying to stay grounded—these short devotionals meet you right where you are.</p>

<p>Because on the road to elevation, the pauses matter just as much as the push.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p>Because shift happens up here—and elevation changes everything. Welcome to Episode Two of 5280: Checked Baggage</p>]]>
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<p>Because shift happens up here—and elevation changes everything. Welcome to Episode Two of 5280: Checked Baggage</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>What happens when life elevates, but your breath hasn’t caught up yet? 5280 is a journey into what it means to grow, stretch, and shift at higher altitudes, both literally and figuratively. Inspired by the elevation of Denver, this series explores what it takes to rise in faith, clarity, and purpose. Each episode unpacks part of the climb—adjusting your rhythm, letting go of what no longer fits, finding vision in uncertainty, and learning to breathe when everything changes. Whether you’re entering a new season or still catching your breath from the last one, 5280 is your space to pause, reflect, and move with purpose.</p>

<p>Because shift happens up here—and elevation changes everything. Welcome to Episode Two of 5280: Checked Baggage</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p>Because on the road to elevation, the pauses matter just as much as the push.</p>]]>
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<p>Because on the road to elevation, the pauses matter just as much as the push.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Even the highest climbs need quiet moments. Midweek Mileposts are brief, 5–10 minute reflections designed to help you pause, breathe, and recalibrate on your way up. Whether you&#39;re adjusting to pressure, letting go of weight, pushing through the trail, or just trying to stay grounded—these short devotionals meet you right where you are.</p>

<p>Because on the road to elevation, the pauses matter just as much as the push.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p>Because shift happens up here—and elevation changes everything. Welcome to Episode One of 5280: Atmospheric Pressure.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>What happens when life elevates, but your breath hasn’t caught up yet? 5280 is a journey into what it means to grow, stretch, and shift at higher altitudes, both literally and figuratively. Inspired by the elevation of Denver, this series explores what it takes to rise in faith, clarity, and purpose. Each episode unpacks part of the climb—adjusting your rhythm, letting go of what no longer fits, finding vision in uncertainty, and learning to breathe when everything changes. Whether you’re entering a new season or still catching your breath from the last one, 5280 is your space to pause, reflect, and move with purpose.</p>

<p>Because shift happens up here—and elevation changes everything. Welcome to Episode One of 5280: Atmospheric Pressure.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>What happens when life elevates, but your breath hasn’t caught up yet? 5280 is a journey into what it means to grow, stretch, and shift at higher altitudes, both literally and figuratively. Inspired by the elevation of Denver, this series explores what it takes to rise in faith, clarity, and purpose. Each episode unpacks part of the climb—adjusting your rhythm, letting go of what no longer fits, finding vision in uncertainty, and learning to breathe when everything changes. Whether you’re entering a new season or still catching your breath from the last one, 5280 is your space to pause, reflect, and move with purpose.</p>

<p>Because shift happens up here—and elevation changes everything. Welcome to Episode One of 5280: Atmospheric Pressure.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Signs, Symbols &amp; Sound Doctrine: Are We in the End Times… or Just Losing Our Minds?</title>
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      <itunes:author>Nicholas Ruffin</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle>A real, honest look at what the Bible says about the end times—without the fear, hype, or spiritual drama</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:duration>16:39</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Signs, Symbols &amp; Sound Doctrine is a two-part mini-series that explores what the Bible really says about the end times—cutting through fear, hype, and misinformation to help believers walk in discernment, not panic. Through balanced Scripture, practical insight, and real talk, this series tackles the questions we’ve heard our whole lives: Are we in the last days? What do the signs mean? And how do we live ready without living scared? Welcome to Episode One: Are We in the End Times… or Just Losing Our Minds?</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Signs, Symbols &amp; Sound Doctrine is a two-part mini-series that explores what the Bible really says about the end times—cutting through fear, hype, and misinformation to help believers walk in discernment, not panic. Through balanced Scripture, practical insight, and real talk, this series tackles the questions we’ve heard our whole lives: Are we in the last days? What do the signs mean? And how do we live ready without living scared? Welcome to Episode One: Are We in the End Times… or Just Losing Our Minds?</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Signs, Symbols &amp; Sound Doctrine is a two-part mini-series that explores what the Bible really says about the end times—cutting through fear, hype, and misinformation to help believers walk in discernment, not panic. Through balanced Scripture, practical insight, and real talk, this series tackles the questions we’ve heard our whole lives: Are we in the last days? What do the signs mean? And how do we live ready without living scared? Welcome to Episode One: Are We in the End Times… or Just Losing Our Minds?</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <podcast:person email="" href="" role="host">Nick Ruffin</podcast:person>
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      <title>10 Healing Blockers (Naomi Sengiyumva)</title>
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      <itunes:subtitle>New voices. Real stories. One mic. This is the Summer Takeover.</itunes:subtitle>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Summer is different around here. For two months, we hand the mic to some powerful voices across the country—leaders, creatives, pastors, and culture-shapers who bring their own perspective to the table. They step in, take over the episode, and share the insight, stories, and truth that’s shaped their journey. It’s not just guest episodes, it&#39;s takeover season! Welcome to Episode Three of Summer Takeover 2025: 10 Healing Blockers (Naomi Sengiyumva)</p><p>Special Guest: Naomi Sengiyumva.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Summer is different around here. For two months, we hand the mic to some powerful voices across the country—leaders, creatives, pastors, and culture-shapers who bring their own perspective to the table. They step in, take over the episode, and share the insight, stories, and truth that’s shaped their journey. It’s not just guest episodes, it&#39;s takeover season! Welcome to Episode Three of Summer Takeover 2025: 10 Healing Blockers (Naomi Sengiyumva)</p><p>Special Guest: Naomi Sengiyumva.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Summer is different around here. For two months, we hand the mic to some powerful voices across the country—leaders, creatives, pastors, and culture-shapers who bring their own perspective to the table. They step in, take over the episode, and share the insight, stories, and truth that’s shaped their journey. It’s not just guest episodes, it&#39;s takeover season! Welcome to Episode Three of Summer Takeover 2025: 10 Healing Blockers (Naomi Sengiyumva)</p><p>Special Guest: Naomi Sengiyumva.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Count the Count (Pastor Jeremiah Watts - Tulsa, Oklahoma)</title>
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      <itunes:subtitle>New voices. Real stories. One mic. This is the Summer Takeover.</itunes:subtitle>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Summer is different around here. For two months, we hand the mic to some powerful voices across the country—leaders, creatives, pastors, and culture-shapers who bring their own perspective to the table. They step in, take over the episode, and share the insight, stories, and truth that’s shaped their journey. It’s not just guest episodes, it&#39;s takeover season! Welcome to Episode Two of Summer Takeover 2025: Count the Cost (Pastor Jeremiah Watts)</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Summer is different around here. For two months, we hand the mic to some powerful voices across the country—leaders, creatives, pastors, and culture-shapers who bring their own perspective to the table. They step in, take over the episode, and share the insight, stories, and truth that’s shaped their journey. It’s not just guest episodes, it&#39;s takeover season! Welcome to Episode Two of Summer Takeover 2025: Count the Cost (Pastor Jeremiah Watts)</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Look Back! (H.D. Johnson Jr. - Houston, Texas)</title>
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      <title>The Good Life: Built to Last</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Everyone wants “the good life”—but what does that actually mean? Money, Power, Influence? That&#39;s culture&#39;s definition, but Jesus answers that question in the Sermon on the Mount, where He lays out a vision of life that’s fuller, freer, and deeper than anything the world offers. It’s not about chasing status, stuff, or surface-level peace. It’s about becoming the kind of person who reflects Heaven on Earth. In this series, we’ll explore how to live the good life—Jesus’ way. Welcome to Episode Four and the series finale of The Good Life: Built ot Last</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<h1>HeisRisen</h1><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<h1>HeisRisen</h1><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>One choice, one moment, one person—sometimes, that’s all it takes to change everything. All throughout history, we see how a single decision, a single act of faith, or a single sacrifice shifted the course of the world. And at the center of it all is the greatest game-changer of all time—an event that redefined our future and still impacts us today. Welcome to episode One: One Choice Can Change Everything</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Next Right Thing is a sermon series about walking in faith when the future is unclear. As followers of Christ, we are called to trust God’s leadership, knowing He is already preparing the way. This series explores how to step forward with confidence—trusting His timing, embracing obedience, and taking risks with wisdom and courage. You’ll discover how to trust God’s guidance and move forward with faith, even when the path ahead is unclear. God is not just with us in the unknown—He is leading us through it. Welcome to Episode Five and the series finale of The Next Right Thing: Already There.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Next Right Thing is a sermon series about walking in faith when the future is unclear. As followers of Christ, we are called to trust God’s leadership, knowing He is already preparing the way. This series explores how to step forward with confidence—trusting His timing, embracing obedience, and taking risks with wisdom and courage. You’ll discover how to trust God’s guidance and move forward with faith, even when the path ahead is unclear. God is not just with us in the unknown—He is leading us through it. Welcome to Episode Five and the series finale of The Next Right Thing: Already There.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Next Right Thing is a sermon series about walking in faith when the future is unclear. As followers of Christ, we are called to trust God’s leadership, knowing He is already preparing the way. This series explores how to step forward with confidence—trusting His timing, embracing obedience, and taking risks with wisdom and courage. You’ll discover how to trust God’s guidance and move forward with faith, even when the path ahead is unclear. God is not just with us in the unknown—He is leading us through it. Welcome to Episode Five and the series finale of The Next Right Thing: Already There.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>The Next Right Thing: Risk Required</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Next Right Thing is a sermon series about walking in faith when the future is unclear. As followers of Christ, we are called to trust God’s leadership, knowing He is already preparing the way. This series explores how to step forward with confidence—trusting His timing, embracing obedience, and taking risks with wisdom and courage. You’ll discover how to trust God’s guidance and move forward with faith, even when the path ahead is unclear. God is not just with us in the unknown—He is leading us through it. Welcome to Week Four of The Next Right Thing: Risk Required.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Next Right Thing is a sermon series about walking in faith when the future is unclear. As followers of Christ, we are called to trust God’s leadership, knowing He is already preparing the way. This series explores how to step forward with confidence—trusting His timing, embracing obedience, and taking risks with wisdom and courage. You’ll discover how to trust God’s guidance and move forward with faith, even when the path ahead is unclear. God is not just with us in the unknown—He is leading us through it. Welcome to Week Four of The Next Right Thing: Risk Required.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Next Right Thing is a sermon series about walking in faith when the future is unclear. As followers of Christ, we are called to trust God’s leadership, knowing He is already preparing the way. This series explores how to step forward with confidence—trusting His timing, embracing obedience, and taking risks with wisdom and courage. You’ll discover how to trust God’s guidance and move forward with faith, even when the path ahead is unclear. God is not just with us in the unknown—He is leading us through it. Welcome to Week Four of The Next Right Thing: Risk Required.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Next Right Thing is a sermon series about walking in faith when the future is unclear. As followers of Christ, we are called to trust God’s leadership, knowing He is already preparing the way. This series explores how to step forward with confidence—trusting His timing, embracing obedience, and taking risks with wisdom and courage. You’ll discover how to trust God’s guidance and move forward with faith, even when the path ahead is unclear. God is not just with us in the unknown—He is leading us through it. Welcome to Week Three of The Next Right Thing: Small Hinges, Big Swings.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Next Right Thing is a sermon series about walking in faith when the future is unclear. As followers of Christ, we are called to trust God’s leadership, knowing He is already preparing the way. This series explores how to step forward with confidence—trusting His timing, embracing obedience, and taking risks with wisdom and courage. You’ll discover how to trust God’s guidance and move forward with faith, even when the path ahead is unclear. God is not just with us in the unknown—He is leading us through it. Welcome to Week Three of The Next Right Thing: Small Hinges, Big Swings.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>The Next Right Thing: Don't Waste Your Wait!</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Next Right Thing is a sermon series about walking in faith when the future is unclear. As followers of Christ, we are called to trust God’s leadership, knowing He is already preparing the way. This series explores how to step forward with confidence—trusting His timing, embracing obedience, and taking risks with wisdom and courage. You’ll discover how to trust God’s guidance and move forward with faith, even when the path ahead is unclear. God is not just with us in the unknown—He is leading us through it. Welcome to Week Two of The Next Right Thing: Don&#39;t Waste Your Wait!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>The Next Right Thing is a sermon series about walking in faith when the future is unclear. As followers of Christ, we are called to trust God’s leadership, knowing He is already preparing the way. This series explores how to step forward with confidence—trusting His timing, embracing obedience, and taking risks with wisdom and courage. You’ll discover how to trust God’s guidance and move forward with faith, even when the path ahead is unclear. God is not just with us in the unknown—He is leading us through it. Welcome to Week Two of The Next Right Thing: Don&#39;t Waste Your Wait!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>The Next Right Thing: Trusting God in the Unknown</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Next Right Thing is a sermon series about walking in faith when the future is unclear. As followers of Christ, we are called to trust God’s leadership, knowing He is already preparing the way. This series explores how to step forward with confidence—trusting His timing, embracing obedience, and taking risks with wisdom and courage. You’ll discover how to trust God’s guidance and move forward with faith, even when the path ahead is unclear. God is not just with us in the unknown—He is leading us through it. Welcome to Week One of The Next Right Thing: Trusting God in the Unknown.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>The Next Right Thing is a sermon series about walking in faith when the future is unclear. As followers of Christ, we are called to trust God’s leadership, knowing He is already preparing the way. This series explores how to step forward with confidence—trusting His timing, embracing obedience, and taking risks with wisdom and courage. You’ll discover how to trust God’s guidance and move forward with faith, even when the path ahead is unclear. God is not just with us in the unknown—He is leading us through it. Welcome to Week One of The Next Right Thing: Trusting God in the Unknown.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>New Can't Fix You: The Resolve to Keep Walking</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>As each year begins, many of us look to &quot;new&quot; as the solution to our problems. A new job, new relationship, or even a new mindset is often our hope for change. But how many times have these attempts fallen short? Lock in as Nick takes us on a journey to discover that true transformation comes not from external changes, but from the work of God in our lives. We will explore how to recognize the real problem, embrace God’s solution, walk in newness of life, and sustain real, lasting change. Welcome to Episode Four and the series finale of New Can&#39;t Fix You: The Resolve to Keep Walking</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>As each year begins, many of us look to &quot;new&quot; as the solution to our problems. A new job, new relationship, or even a new mindset is often our hope for change. But how many times have these attempts fallen short? Lock in as Nick takes us on a journey to discover that true transformation comes not from external changes, but from the work of God in our lives. We will explore how to recognize the real problem, embrace God’s solution, walk in newness of life, and sustain real, lasting change. Welcome to Episode Four and the series finale of New Can&#39;t Fix You: The Resolve to Keep Walking</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>New Can't Fix You: The Walk Beyond Your Grave</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>As each year begins, many of us look to &quot;new&quot; as the solution to our problems. A new job, new relationship, or even a new mindset is often our hope for change. But how many times have these attempts fallen short? Lock in as Nick takes us on a journey to discover that true transformation comes not from external changes, but from the work of God in our lives. We will explore how to recognize the real problem, embrace God’s solution, walk in newness of life, and sustain real, lasting change. Welcome to Episode Three of New Can&#39;t Fix You: The Walk Beyond Your Grave</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>As each year begins, many of us look to &quot;new&quot; as the solution to our problems. A new job, new relationship, or even a new mindset is often our hope for change. But how many times have these attempts fallen short? Lock in as Nick takes us on a journey to discover that true transformation comes not from external changes, but from the work of God in our lives. We will explore how to recognize the real problem, embrace God’s solution, walk in newness of life, and sustain real, lasting change. Welcome to Episode Two of New Can&#39;t Fix You: The Gift of Transformation</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>As each year begins, many of us look to &quot;new&quot; as the solution to our problems. A new job, new relationship, or even a new mindset is often our hope for change. But how many times have these attempts fallen short? Lock in as Nick takes us on a journey to discover that true transformation comes not from external changes, but from the work of God in our lives. We will explore how to recognize the real problem, embrace God’s solution, walk in newness of life, and sustain real, lasting change. Welcome to Episode Two of New Can&#39;t Fix You: The Gift of Transformation</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>New Can't Fix You: The Illusion of New</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>As each year begins, many of us look to &quot;new&quot; as the solution to our problems. A new job, new relationship, or even a new mindset is often our hope for change. But how many times have these attempts fallen short? Lock in as Nick takes us on a journey to discover that true transformation comes not from external changes, but from the work of God in our lives. We will explore how to recognize the real problem, embrace God’s solution, walk in newness of life, and sustain real, lasting change. Welcome to Episode One of New Can&#39;t Fix You: The Illusion of New.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Stuck in the Middle: Between the Now and Not Yet</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Stuck in the Middle explores the tension of life’s in-between moments—when we’re caught between where we’ve been and where God is taking us. Whether you’re waiting on a breakthrough, navigating uncertainty, or holding onto hope, this series will inspire you to trust God’s purpose in every season of your journey and uncover how He uses the middle spaces to refine us, strengthen our faith, and prepare us for His promises. Welcome to Episode Four: Between the Now and Not Yet.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Stuck in the Middle explores the tension of life’s in-between moments—when we’re caught between where we’ve been and where God is taking us. Whether you’re waiting on a breakthrough, navigating uncertainty, or holding onto hope, this series will inspire you to trust God’s purpose in every season of your journey and uncover how He uses the middle spaces to refine us, strengthen our faith, and prepare us for His promises. Welcome to Episode Four: Between the Now and Not Yet.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Stuck in the Middle: Between Past Hurts and Future Healing</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Stuck in the Middle explores the tension of life’s in-between moments—when we’re caught between where we’ve been and where God is taking us. Whether you’re waiting on a breakthrough, navigating uncertainty, or holding onto hope, this series will inspire you to trust God’s purpose in every season of your journey and uncover how He uses the middle spaces to refine us, strengthen our faith, and prepare us for His promises. Welcome to Episode Three: Between Past Hurts and Future Healing.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p><a href="https://blog.feedspot.com/christian_podcasts/" rel="nofollow">FeedSpot Top 100 Christian Podcasts</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Stuck in the Middle explores the tension of life’s in-between moments—when we’re caught between where we’ve been and where God is taking us. Whether you’re waiting on a breakthrough, navigating uncertainty, or holding onto hope, this series will inspire you to trust God’s purpose in every season of your journey and uncover how He uses the middle spaces to refine us, strengthen our faith, and prepare us for His promises. Welcome to Episode Two: Between Fear and Faith.</p>

<p><a href="https://blog.feedspot.com/christian_podcasts/" rel="nofollow">FeedSpot Top 100 Christian Podcasts</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Stuck in the Middle explores the tension of life’s in-between moments—when we’re caught between where we’ve been and where God is taking us. Whether you’re waiting on a breakthrough, navigating uncertainty, or holding onto hope, this series will inspire you to trust God’s purpose in every season of your journey and uncover how He uses the middle spaces to refine us, strengthen our faith, and prepare us for His promises. Welcome to Episode Two: Between Fear and Faith.</p>

<p><a href="https://blog.feedspot.com/christian_podcasts/" rel="nofollow">FeedSpot Top 100 Christian Podcasts</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Stuck in the Middle: Between the Promise and the Fulfillment</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Stuck in the Middle explores the tension of life’s in-between moments—when we’re caught between where we’ve been and where God is taking us. Whether you’re waiting on a breakthrough, navigating uncertainty, or holding onto hope, this series will inspire you to trust God’s purpose in every season of your journey and uncover how He uses the middle spaces to refine us, strengthen our faith, and prepare us for His promises. Welcome to Episode One: Between the Promse and the Fulfillment.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Stuck in the Middle explores the tension of life’s in-between moments—when we’re caught between where we’ve been and where God is taking us. Whether you’re waiting on a breakthrough, navigating uncertainty, or holding onto hope, this series will inspire you to trust God’s purpose in every season of your journey and uncover how He uses the middle spaces to refine us, strengthen our faith, and prepare us for His promises. Welcome to Episode One: Between the Promse and the Fulfillment.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
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      <podcast:person email="" href="" role="host">Nick Ruffin</podcast:person>
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      <title>2025: Don't Call it a Comeback!</title>
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<p>Step into 2025 with faith, purpose, and vision. Tune in now! 🎙✨</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this special 200th episode of the Vantage Point Podcast, we’re closing 2024 with hope and stepping boldly into 2025. Titled “Don’t Call It a Comeback!”, this message dives into Isaiah 43:18-19, reminding us that God is doing something new. We’ll explore how to release the past, recognize God’s work in the present, and trust Him to make a way through life’s challenges. With practical insights, inspiring illustrations, and biblical truth, this episode will prepare you for your next season.</p>

<p>Step into 2025 with faith, purpose, and vision. Tune in now! 🎙✨</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A series designed to address the cries for help that so many of us express when life becomes overwhelming. Our struggles come in many different ways— emotional, mental, spiritual, and relational. Through practical means this series offers biblical hope and guidance for finding peace and restoration in Christ. Welcome to Episode Four of Somebody Save Me... Hope in Hopeless Times.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.feedspot.com/fs/tk/GEbRwJFPFRgV4eFHCMsfzuUZy7liIOkcShbhR936GPwVR%2FfmZCDo5xYVFksH%2BUrQFQ7A9Y9S8PYY4uIa1socxdtQ%2BfiiJvMeWSUhWN7EFfsbUfuulE4YGlghIFnS%2BFUG3kX88pdcJx9GHxBVE%2FlJ%2BiJWB69tTxgbSRoVItnJG9DgGMmmjVwlGSIX4kQK%2BkcNJFT55I1OIBdOHd0RGA5W%2Fuwi%2Bu%2BaVSItWiE%3D" rel="nofollow">Feedspot Top 100 Christian Podcasts</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A series designed to address the cries for help that so many of us express when life becomes overwhelming. Our struggles come in many different ways— emotional, mental, spiritual, and relational. Through practical means this series offers biblical hope and guidance for finding peace and restoration in Christ. Welcome to Episode Four of Somebody Save Me... Hope in Hopeless Times.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.feedspot.com/fs/tk/GEbRwJFPFRgV4eFHCMsfzuUZy7liIOkcShbhR936GPwVR%2FfmZCDo5xYVFksH%2BUrQFQ7A9Y9S8PYY4uIa1socxdtQ%2BfiiJvMeWSUhWN7EFfsbUfuulE4YGlghIFnS%2BFUG3kX88pdcJx9GHxBVE%2FlJ%2BiJWB69tTxgbSRoVItnJG9DgGMmmjVwlGSIX4kQK%2BkcNJFT55I1OIBdOHd0RGA5W%2Fuwi%2Bu%2BaVSItWiE%3D" rel="nofollow">Feedspot Top 100 Christian Podcasts</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A series designed to address the cries for help that so many of us express when life becomes overwhelming. Our struggles come in many different ways— emotional, mental, spiritual, and relational. Through practical means this series offers biblical hope and guidance for finding peace and restoration in Christ. Welcome to Episode Four of Somebody Save Me... Hope in Hopeless Times.</p>

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        <![CDATA[<p>A series designed to address the cries for help that so many of us express when life becomes overwhelming. Our struggles come in many different ways— emotional, mental, spiritual, and relational. Through practical means this series offers biblical hope and guidance for finding peace and restoration in Christ. Welcome to Episode One of Somebody Save Me, When Life Feels Overwhelming.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUcShvRjDr0&t=4s" rel="nofollow">God&#39;s Love Letter to You</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUcShvRjDr0&t=4s" rel="nofollow">God&#39;s Love Letter to You</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUcShvRjDr0&t=4s" rel="nofollow">God&#39;s Love Letter to You</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/" rel="nofollow">Global Suicide Resources</a></p><p>Special Guest: Naomi Sengiyumva.</p>]]>
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<p><a href="https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/" rel="nofollow">Global Suicide Resources</a></p><p>Special Guest: Naomi Sengiyumva.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p><a href="https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/" rel="nofollow">Global Suicide Resources</a></p><p>Special Guest: Naomi Sengiyumva.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p><a href="https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/" rel="nofollow">Global Suicide Resources</a></p><p>Special Guest: Naomi Sengiyumva.</p>]]>
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<p><a href="https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/" rel="nofollow">Global Suicide Resources</a></p><p>Special Guest: Naomi Sengiyumva.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p><a href="https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/" rel="nofollow">Global Suicide Resources</a></p><p>Special Guest: Naomi Sengiyumva.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p><a href="https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/" rel="nofollow">Global Suicide Resources</a></p><p>Special Guest: Naomi Sengiyumva.</p>]]>
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<p><a href="https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/" rel="nofollow">Global Suicide Resources</a></p><p>Special Guest: Naomi Sengiyumva.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p><a href="https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/" rel="nofollow">Global Suicide Resources</a></p><p>Special Guest: Naomi Sengiyumva.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p><a href="https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/" rel="nofollow">Global Suicide Resources</a></p><p>Special Guest: Naomi Sengiyumva.</p>]]>
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<p><a href="https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/" rel="nofollow">Global Suicide Resources</a></p><p>Special Guest: Naomi Sengiyumva.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p><a href="https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/" rel="nofollow">Global Suicide Resources</a></p><p>Special Guest: Naomi Sengiyumva.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In just about every context, the word “reckless” either means not heeding danger or not knowing the outcome and acting anyway. A parent who plunges into a burning house to rescue a child is reckless in the sense that they’re ignoring the danger and might die in the process. That could certainly be called reckless love and is probably the most positive example of recklessness. God’s love, on the other hand, is incredibly intentional and fully omniscient, and that’s what makes it so beautiful. When it comes to saving and rescuing and redeeming and loving us, God knew EXACTLY what he was getting into. This is Episode One of Reckless: His Love... Our Perspective.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We go through life in pursuit of many things, some good, some not so good. What ultimately happens is our pursuit of good things result in wrong motives which leads us down paths of unforseen circumstances. This series takes a real look at several avenues we pursue in our lives that pull us away from our only true pursuit, which is God. Welcome to Part Four of Trivial Pursuit: Religion.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We go through life in pursuit of many things, some good, some not so good. What ultimately happens is our pursuit of good things result in wrong motives which leads us down paths of unforseen circumstances. This series takes a real look at several avenues we pursue in our lives that pull us away from our only true pursuit, which is God. Welcome to Part Four of Trivial Pursuit: Religion.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We go through life in pursuit of many things, some good, some not so good. What ultimately happens is our pursuit of good things result in wrong motives which leads us down paths of unforseen circumstances. This series takes a real look at several avenues we pursue in our lives that pull us away from our only true pursuit, which is God. Welcome to Part Three of Trivial Pursuit: People.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We go through life in pursuit of many things, some good, some not so good. What ultimately happens is our pursuit of good things result in wrong motives which leads us down paths of unforseen circumstances. This series takes a real look at several avenues we pursue in our lives that pull us away from our only true pursuit, which is God. Welcome to Part Two of Trivial Pursuit: Power.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We go through life in pursuit of many things, some good, some not so good. What ultimately happens is our pursuit of good things result in wrong motives which leads us down paths of unforseen circumstances. This series takes a real look at several avenues we pursue in our lives that pull us away from our only true pursuit, which is God. Welcome to Part One of Trivial Pursuit: Money.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Thrive: Thankful &amp; Thriving</title>
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Tune in and let&#39;s explore together the transformative power of thriving in our journey of faith. In this series, we dive into what it truly means to thrive: spiritually, emotionally, and relationally. Thrive will inspire, encourage, and guide you towards a better understanding of thriving, how to identify it, and how to enjoy it. Lock in and let&#39;s explore together the transformative power of thriving in our journey. Welcome to Episode One of Thrive: Thankful &amp; Thriving.</p>

<p>&quot;My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.&quot; - Maya Angelou.</p>]]>
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Tune in and let&#39;s explore together the transformative power of thriving in our journey of faith. In this series, we dive into what it truly means to thrive: spiritually, emotionally, and relationally. Thrive will inspire, encourage, and guide you towards a better understanding of thriving, how to identify it, and how to enjoy it. Lock in and let&#39;s explore together the transformative power of thriving in our journey. Welcome to Episode One of Thrive: Thankful &amp; Thriving.</p>

<p>&quot;My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.&quot; - Maya Angelou.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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Tune in and let&#39;s explore together the transformative power of thriving in our journey of faith. In this series, we dive into what it truly means to thrive: spiritually, emotionally, and relationally. Thrive will inspire, encourage, and guide you towards a better understanding of thriving, how to identify it, and how to enjoy it. Lock in and let&#39;s explore together the transformative power of thriving in our journey. Welcome to Episode One of Thrive: Thankful &amp; Thriving.</p>

<p>&quot;My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.&quot; - Maya Angelou.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Let&#39;s face it, we all have been in a place where we have thought or said, &quot;I&#39;m done!&quot; Loss, pain, hurt, sadness, worry, and many other emotions make us feel that way. We don&#39;t want to get out of bed, or do anything. What if I told you that whatever the situation is you weren&#39;t done? What if I told you that there is still something more? This series is all about understanding that failures are final, setbacks can be setups, and loss can lead to life. You woke up this morning so God is not done, and neither are you. Welcome to Part Four of I Ain&#39;t Done: Your Best is Coming!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>I Ain't Done: Joyful, Joyful!</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Let&#39;s face it, we all have been in a place where we have thought or said, &quot;I&#39;m done!&quot; Loss, pain, hurt, sadness, worry, and many other emotions make us feel that way. We don&#39;t want to get out of bed, or do anything. What if I told you that whatever the situation is you weren&#39;t done? What if I told you that there is still something more? This series is all about understanding that failures are final, setbacks can be setups, and loss can lead to life. You woke up this morning so God is not done, and neither are you. Welcome to Part Three of I Ain&#39;t Done: Joyful, Joyful!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>I Ain't Done: Goliaths</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Let&#39;s face it, we all have been in a place where we have thought or said, &quot;I&#39;m done!&quot; Loss, pain, hurt, sadness, worry, and many other emotions make us feel that way. We don&#39;t want to get out of bed, or do anything. What if I told you that whatever the situation is you weren&#39;t done? What if I told you that there is still something more? This series is all about understanding that failures are final, setbacks can be setups, and loss can lead to life. You woke up this morning so God is not done, and neither are you. Welcome to Part Two of I Ain&#39;t Done: Goliaths</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p><a href="https://www.creativerizemedia.com" rel="nofollow">Connect with Creative Rize</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.faithtempleofchrist.org" rel="nofollow">Connect with Faith Temple</a></p>]]>
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<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/jenniferthecreative?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=74534f5d-dafe-4c5a-aa10-273307f1336f" rel="nofollow">Connect with Jennifer</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.creativerizemedia.com" rel="nofollow">Connect with Creative Rize</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.faithtempleofchrist.org" rel="nofollow">Connect with Faith Temple</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Wasn&#39;t Persons of Interest: Summer Takeover 2023 amazing? We think so, so much so that we decided to keep summer vacation going a little longer! That&#39;s right, for the month of August we are extending Summer Takeover and we are kicking it off in a great way. As we close out our extended stay of summer vacation we have another great guest coming to the Vantage Point stage. This guest hails from Gary, Indiana and serves as Media Director and Youth Leader at Faith Temple of Christ Church. She also is the founder of Creative Rize Media which provides media production services to ministries, entrepreneurs, and organizations. For the first time, please welcome Jennifer Walton to Vantage Point.</p>

<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/jenniferthecreative?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=74534f5d-dafe-4c5a-aa10-273307f1336f" rel="nofollow">Connect with Jennifer</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.creativerizemedia.com" rel="nofollow">Connect with Creative Rize</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.faithtempleofchrist.org" rel="nofollow">Connect with Faith Temple</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Wasn&#39;t Persons of Interest: Summer Takeover 2023 amazing? We think so, so much so that we decided to keep summer vacation going a little longer! That&#39;s right, for the month of August we are extending Summer Takeover and we are kicking it off in a great way. Today&#39;s guest will be with us for the next three weeks as we unpack the topic of Faith &amp; Culture. Our Extended Stay Guest hails from East Orange, New Jersey and is a faith speaker, emerging apolgist, teacher and preacher. She holds a MDiv from Drew Theological School (Drew University), and a Masters of Education from UNC- Charlotte. Welcome to Vantage Point, Kandidly Kia.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p><a href="https://speakbacktolife.com/" rel="nofollow">Connect with Naomi</a></p><p>Special Guest: Naomi Sengiyumva.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Vantage Point is back and ITS TAKEOVER SEASON 2023! Welcome to the third year of Persons of Interest: Summer Takeover. Each week you will be introduced to some amazing friends of Vantage Point. Some are pastors, some are influencers, but all of them have a heart for God, and a heart for people. This episode, Vantage Point is blessed to have a multi-talented speaker grace our stage. She is an author, podcaster, speaker, influencer, and writing coach with a passion for helping people tell their stories. She is the host of SOLID Saturdays: Prayer &amp; Inspiration, a podcast with a global reach that provided inspiring conversations on a variety of topics. Get ready for an episode filled with transparent truth, and a power testimony of transformation. Please welcome Pastor Tiffany White aka Simply Tiffany.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.simplytiffany.net/" rel="nofollow">I am Simply Tiffany</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Vantage Point is back and ITS TAKEOVER SEASON 2023! Welcome to the third year of Persons of Interest: Summer Takeover. Each week you will be introduced to some amazing friends of Vantage Point. Some are pastors, some are influencers, but all of them have a heart for God, and a heart for people. This episode, Vantage Point is blessed to have a multi-talented speaker grace our stage. She is an author, podcaster, speaker, influencer, and writing coach with a passion for helping people tell their stories. She is the host of SOLID Saturdays: Prayer &amp; Inspiration, a podcast with a global reach that provided inspiring conversations on a variety of topics. Get ready for an episode filled with transparent truth, and a power testimony of transformation. Please welcome Pastor Tiffany White aka Simply Tiffany.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.simplytiffany.net/" rel="nofollow">I am Simply Tiffany</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Vantage Point is back and ITS TAKEOVER SEASON 2023! Welcome to the third year of Persons of Interest: Summer Takeover. Each week you will be introduced to some amazing friends of Vantage Point. Some are pastors, some are influencers, but all of them have a heart for God, and a heart for people. This episode, Vantage Point is blessed to have a multi-talented speaker grace our stage. She is an author, podcaster, speaker, influencer, and writing coach with a passion for helping people tell their stories. She is the host of SOLID Saturdays: Prayer &amp; Inspiration, a podcast with a global reach that provided inspiring conversations on a variety of topics. Get ready for an episode filled with transparent truth, and a power testimony of transformation. Please welcome Pastor Tiffany White aka Simply Tiffany.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.simplytiffany.net/" rel="nofollow">I am Simply Tiffany</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Vantage Point is back and ITS TAKEOVER SEASON 2023! Welcome to the third year of Persons of Interest: Summer Takeover. Each week you will be introduced to some amazing friends of Vantage Point. Some are pastors, some are influencers, but all of them have a heart for God, and a heart for people. For episode six, we have a great speaker coming to Vantage Point. He brings a timely message for our Jesus &amp; Therapy mini series focusing on living a life of purpose. Please welcome Professor, Entrepeneur, Speaker, and Author, Dr. Solomon Tention.</p>

<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/drsolomontention" rel="nofollow">Connect with Dr. Solomon</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Vantage Point is back and ITS TAKEOVER SEASON 2023! Welcome to the third year of Persons of Interest: Summer Takeover. Each week you will be introduced to some amazing friends of Vantage Point. Some are pastors, some are influencers, but all of them have a heart for God, and a heart for people. For episode six, we have a great speaker coming to Vantage Point. He brings a timely message for our Jesus &amp; Therapy mini series focusing on living a life of purpose. Please welcome Professor, Entrepeneur, Speaker, and Author, Dr. Solomon Tention.</p>

<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/drsolomontention" rel="nofollow">Connect with Dr. Solomon</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Vantage Point is back and ITS TAKEOVER SEASON 2023! Welcome to the third year of Persons of Interest: Summer Takeover. Each week you will be introduced to some amazing friends of Vantage Point. Some are pastors, some are influencers, but all of them have a heart for God, and a heart for people. For episode six, we have a great speaker coming to Vantage Point. He brings a timely message for our Jesus &amp; Therapy mini series focusing on living a life of purpose. Please welcome Professor, Entrepeneur, Speaker, and Author, Dr. Solomon Tention.</p>

<p><a href="https://linktr.ee/drsolomontention" rel="nofollow">Connect with Dr. Solomon</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Vantage Point is back and ITS TAKEOVER SEASON 2023! Welcome to the third year of Persons of Interest: Summer Takeover. Each week you will be introduced to some amazing friends of Vantage Point. Some are pastors, some are influencers, but all of them have a heart for God, and a heart for people. For episode five, we have a couple who are no strangers to Vantage Point. They have a powerful transparent message on Jesus &amp; Therapy. Please welcome back to, the Hosts of The Pantry Podcast, Shea and Michelle Watson.</p><p>Special Guest: Shea &amp; Michelle Watson.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Vantage Point is back and ITS TAKEOVER SEASON 2023! Welcome to the third year of Persons of Interest: Summer Takeover. Each week you will be introduced to some amazing friends of Vantage Point. Some are pastors, some are influencers, but all of them have a heart for God, and a heart for people. For episode five, we have a couple who are no strangers to Vantage Point. They have a powerful transparent message on Jesus &amp; Therapy. Please welcome back to, the Hosts of The Pantry Podcast, Shea and Michelle Watson.</p><p>Special Guest: Shea &amp; Michelle Watson.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>27:48</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Vantage Point is back and ITS TAKEOVER SEASON 2023! Welcome to the third year of Persons of Interest: Summer Takeover. Each week you will be introduced to some amazing friends of Vantage Point. Some are pastors, some are influencers, but all of them have a heart for God, and a heart for people. For episode four we bring to Vantage Point Kemir Baker. Kemir is the CEO/Founder of J-Intelligence Networks (jintel.org). She empowers women in their emotional wellness and intimacy with God to live abundantly. Her empowerment approach came from lessons learned as she overcame trauma in her life. Her passion is to provide a safe place for women to deepen their faith while receiving tools for emotional health. Please welcome Kemir to Vantage Point!<br>
<a href="https://www.jintel.org" rel="nofollow"></a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Vantage Point is back and ITS TAKEOVER SEASON 2023! Welcome to the third year of Persons of Interest: Summer Takeover. Each week you will be introduced to some amazing friends of Vantage Point. Some are pastors, some are influencers, but all of them have a heart for God, and a heart for people. For episode four we bring to Vantage Point Kemir Baker. Kemir is the CEO/Founder of J-Intelligence Networks (jintel.org). She empowers women in their emotional wellness and intimacy with God to live abundantly. Her empowerment approach came from lessons learned as she overcame trauma in her life. Her passion is to provide a safe place for women to deepen their faith while receiving tools for emotional health. Please welcome Kemir to Vantage Point!<br>
<a href="https://www.jintel.org" rel="nofollow"></a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Vantage Point is back and ITS TAKEOVER SEASON 2023! Welcome to the third year of Persons of Interest: Summer Takeover. Each week you will be introduced to some amazing friends of Vantage Point. Some are pastors, some are influencers, but all of them have a heart for God, and a heart for people. For episode four we bring to Vantage Point Kemir Baker. Kemir is the CEO/Founder of J-Intelligence Networks (jintel.org). She empowers women in their emotional wellness and intimacy with God to live abundantly. Her empowerment approach came from lessons learned as she overcame trauma in her life. Her passion is to provide a safe place for women to deepen their faith while receiving tools for emotional health. Please welcome Kemir to Vantage Point!<br>
<a href="https://www.jintel.org" rel="nofollow"></a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Vantage Point is back and ITS TAKEOVER SEASON 2023! Welcome to the third year of Persons of Interest: Summer Takeover. Each week you will be introduced to some amazing friends of Vantage Point. Some are pastors, some are influencers, but all of them have a heart for God, and a heart for people. For week three we bring to Vantage Point a dynamic duo. These two high school seniors are on fire for God and have a word for you today! Welcome Landon Smith &amp; Jasmin Bell!</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Vantage Point is back and ITS TAKEOVER SEASON 2023! Welcome to the third year of Persons of Interest: Summer Takeover. Each week you will be introduced to some amazing friends of Vantage Point. Some are pastors, some are influencers, but all of them have a heart for God, and a heart for people. For week three we bring to Vantage Point a dynamic duo. These two high school seniors are on fire for God and have a word for you today! Welcome Landon Smith &amp; Jasmin Bell!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Vantage Point is back and ITS TAKEOVER SEASON 2023! Welcome to the third year of Persons of Interest: Summer Takeover. Each week you will be introduced to some amazing friends of Vantage Point. Some are pastors, some are influencers, but all of them have a heart for God, and a heart for people. For week three we bring to Vantage Point a dynamic duo. These two high school seniors are on fire for God and have a word for you today! Welcome Landon Smith &amp; Jasmin Bell!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Vantage Point is back and ITS TAKEOVER SEASON 2023! Welcome to the third year of Persons of Interest: Summer Takeover. Each week you will be introduced to some amazing friends of Vantage Point. Some are pastors, some are influencers, but all of them have a heart for God, and a heart for people. For week two we bring to Vantage Point an awesome young woman on fire for God. She is a Sophomore attending Oral Roberts University and a social media Influencer. Help us welcome Charisma Demars!</p>]]>
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      <itunes:keywords>Vantage Point Podcast, Nicholas Ruffin, persons of interest, summer takeover, Charisma Demars</itunes:keywords>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Vantage Point is back and ITS TAKEOVER SEASON 2023! Welcome to the third year of Persons of Interest: Summer Takeover. Each week you will be introduced to some amazing friends of Vantage Point. Some are pastors, some are influencers, but all of them have a heart for God, and a heart for people. For week two we bring to Vantage Point an awesome young woman on fire for God. She is a Sophomore attending Oral Roberts University and a social media Influencer. Help us welcome Charisma Demars!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Vantage Point is back and ITS TAKEOVER SEASON 2023! Welcome to the third year of Persons of Interest: Summer Takeover. Each week you will be introduced to some amazing friends of Vantage Point. Some are pastors, some are influencers, but all of them have a heart for God, and a heart for people. For week two we bring to Vantage Point an awesome young woman on fire for God. She is a Sophomore attending Oral Roberts University and a social media Influencer. Help us welcome Charisma Demars!</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Summer Takeover (Next Gen): Identity (Ryan Newsome- Dallas, Texas)</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>ITS TAKEOVER SEASON 2022! Welcome to the second year of Persons of Interest: Summer Takeover. Each week you will be introduced to some amazing friends of Vantage Point. Some are pastors, some are influencers, but all of them have a heart for God, and a heart for people, you might want to lock in for the next 8 weeks. For week 4, we hear a new voice to the Vantage Point Stage, with a timely message for us all. Please welcome to Vantage Point Host of the Intentional Encourager Podcast and Author of People Buy From People, Brian Sexton.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>ITS TAKEOVER SEASON 2022! Welcome to the second year of Persons of Interest: Summer Takeover. Each week you will be introduced to some amazing friends of Vantage Point. Some are pastors, some are influencers, but all of them have a heart for God, and a heart for people, so you will want to lock in for the next 8 weeks. Today we rewind back to 2021 Takeover and hear a powerful message titled: Withered &amp; Restored by Javaire Fitzbogle of The Detox Movement- Los Angeles, California.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>ITS TAKEOVER SEASON 2022! Welcome to the second year of Persons of Interest: Summer Takeover. Each week you will be introduced to some amazing friends of Vantage Point. Some are pastors, some are influencers, but all of them have a heart for God, and a heart for people, so you will want to lock in for the next 8 weeks. Today you get to meet a new voice to Vantage Point Podcast. Episode 2 of Persons of Interest: Summer Takeover, features Andrew Roman, Host and Producer of The Andrew Roman Show.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>ITS TAKEOVER SEASON 2022! Welcome to the second year of Persons of Interest: Summer Takeover. Each week you will be introduced to some amazing friends of Vantage Point. Some are pastors, some are influencers, but all of them have a heart for God, and a heart for people, so you will want to lock in for the next 8 weeks. Today you get to meet a new voice to Vantage Point Podcast. To kickoff Persons of Interest: Summer Takeover, welcome Pastor Jamin Bell, Youth and Young Adult Pastor of Ignite Church Tulsa.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>ITS TAKEOVER SEASON 2022! Welcome to the second year of Persons of Interest: Summer Takeover. Each week you will be introduced to some amazing friends of Vantage Point. Some are pastors, some are influencers, but all of them have a heart for God, and a heart for people, so you will want to lock in for the next 8 weeks. Today you get to meet a new voice to Vantage Point Podcast. To kickoff Persons of Interest: Summer Takeover, welcome Pastor Jamin Bell, Youth and Young Adult Pastor of Ignite Church Tulsa.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
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      <title>To Whom it May Concern: Lukewarm Distractions (The Church of Laodecia).</title>
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      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Think about your church and its current state. Think about the good and the bad,  and what if Jesus wrote your church a letter. How would your church react, how would your church respond? Here&#39;s the thing, Jesus actually did this in the final book of the Bible, Revelation. This new series is focused on the seven letters to the seven churches, As we unpack the letters to the churches of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea I want you think about this question: How can these letter help us understand and challenge the church of today? Welcome to Episode seven of To Whom it May Concern: To Whom it May Concern: Lukewarm Distractions (The Church of Laodecia).</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Think about your church and its current state. Think about the good and the bad,  and what if Jesus wrote your church a letter. How would your church react, how would your church respond? Here&#39;s the thing, Jesus actually did this in the final book of the Bible, Revelation. This new series is focused on the seven letters to the seven churches, As we unpack the letters to the churches of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea I want you think about this question: How can these letter help us understand and challenge the church of today? Welcome to Episode six of To Whom it May Concern: To Whom it May Concern: A Philadelphian State of Mind (The Church of Philadelphia).</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>To Whom it May Concern: Church Pulmonary Resuscitation (The Church of Sardis)</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Think about your church and its current state. Think about the good and the bad,  and what if Jesus wrote your church a letter. How would your church react, how would your church respond? Here&#39;s the thing, Jesus actually did this in the final book of the Bible, Revelation. This new series is focused on the seven letters to the seven churches, As we unpack the letters to the churches of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea I want you think about this question: How can these letter help us understand and challenge the church of today? Welcome to Episode five of To Whom it May Concern: To Whom it May Concern: Church Pulmonary Resuscitation (The Church of Sardis).</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Think about your church and its current state. Think about the good and the bad,  and what if Jesus wrote your church a letter. How would your church react, how would your church respond? Here&#39;s the thing, Jesus actually did this in the final book of the Bible, Revelation. This new series is focused on the seven letters to the seven churches, As we unpack the letters to the churches of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea I want you think about this question: How can these letter help us understand and challenge the church of today? Welcome to Episode five of To Whom it May Concern: To Whom it May Concern: Church Pulmonary Resuscitation (The Church of Sardis).</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Think about your church and its current state. Think about the good and the bad,  and what if Jesus wrote your church a letter. How would your church react, how would your church respond? Here&#39;s the thing, Jesus actually did this in the final book of the Bible, Revelation. This new series is focused on the seven letters to the seven churches, As we unpack the letters to the churches of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea I want you think about this question: How can these letter help us understand and challenge the church of today? Welcome to Episode four of To Whom it May Concern: The Tolerance Trap (The Church of Thyatira).</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Think about your church and its current state. Think about the good and the bad,  and what if Jesus wrote your church a letter. How would your church react, how would your church respond? Here&#39;s the thing, Jesus actually did this in the final book of the Bible, Revelation. This new series is focused on the seven letters to the seven churches, As we unpack the letters to the churches of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea I want you think about this question: How can these letter help us understand and challenge the church of today? Welcome to Episode four of To Whom it May Concern: The Tolerance Trap (The Church of Thyatira).</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Think about your church and its current state. Think about the good and the bad,  and what if Jesus wrote your church a letter. How would your church react, how would your church respond? Here&#39;s the thing, Jesus actually did this in the final book of the Bible, Revelation. This new series is focused on the seven letters to the seven churches, As we unpack the letters to the churches of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea I want you think about this question: How can these letter help us understand and challenge the church of today? Welcome to Episode four of To Whom it May Concern: The Tolerance Trap (The Church of Thyatira).</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Think about your church and its current state. Think about the good and the bad,  and what if Jesus wrote your church a letter. How would your church react, how would your church respond? Here&#39;s the thing, Jesus actually did this in the final book of the Bible, Revelation. This new series is focused on the seven letters to the seven churches, As we unpack the letters to the churches of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea I want you think about this question: How can these letter help us understand and challenge the church of today? Welcome to Episode Three of To Whom it May Concern: The Age of Compromise 2.0 (The Church of Pergamum).</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Think about your church and its current state. Think about the good and the bad,  and what if Jesus wrote your church a letter. How would your church react, how would your church respond? Here&#39;s the thing, Jesus actually did this in the final book of the Bible, Revelation. This new series is focused on the seven letters to the seven churches, As we unpack the letters to the churches of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea I want you think about this question: How can these letter help us understand and challenge the church of today? Welcome to Episode Three of To Whom it May Concern: The Age of Compromise 2.0 (The Church of Pergamum).</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Think about your church and its current state. Think about the good and the bad,  and what if Jesus wrote your church a letter. How would your church react, how would your church respond? Here&#39;s the thing, Jesus actually did this in the final book of the Bible, Revelation. This new series is focused on the seven letters to the seven churches, As we unpack the letters to the churches of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea I want you think about this question: How can these letter help us understand and challenge the church of today? Welcome to Episode Three of To Whom it May Concern: The Age of Compromise 2.0 (The Church of Pergamum).</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Think about your church and its current state. Think about the good and the bad,  and what if Jesus wrote your church a letter. How would your church react, how would your church respond? Here&#39;s the thing, Jesus actually did this in the final book of the Bible, Revelation. This new series is focused on the seven letters to the seven churches, As we unpack the letters to the churches of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea I want you think about this question: How can these letter help us understand and challenge the church of today? Welcome to Episode Two of To Whom it May Concern: Rich Suffering (The Church of Smyrna).</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>To Whom it May Concern: Lost Love (The Church of Ephesus)</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Think about your church and its current state. Think about the good and the bad,  and what if Jesus wrote your church a letter. How would your church react, how would your church respond? Here&#39;s the thing, Jesus actually did this in the final book of the Bible, Revelation. This new series is focused on the seven letters to the seven churches, As we unpack the letters to the churches of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea I want you think about this question: How can these letter help us understand and challenge the church of today? Welcome to Week One of To Whom it May Concern: Lost Love (The Church of Ephesus).</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Think about your church and its current state. Think about the good and the bad,  and what if Jesus wrote your church a letter. How would your church react, how would your church respond? Here&#39;s the thing, Jesus actually did this in the final book of the Bible, Revelation. This new series is focused on the seven letters to the seven churches, As we unpack the letters to the churches of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea I want you think about this question: How can these letter help us understand and challenge the church of today? Welcome to Week One of To Whom it May Concern: Lost Love (The Church of Ephesus).</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Think about your church and its current state. Think about the good and the bad,  and what if Jesus wrote your church a letter. How would your church react, how would your church respond? Here&#39;s the thing, Jesus actually did this in the final book of the Bible, Revelation. This new series is focused on the seven letters to the seven churches, As we unpack the letters to the churches of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea I want you think about this question: How can these letter help us understand and challenge the church of today? Welcome to Week One of To Whom it May Concern: Lost Love (The Church of Ephesus).</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p>Justin is a ministry-minded entrepreneur who founded <a href="https://ministrypass.com" rel="nofollow">Ministry Pass</a> and <a href="https://sermonary.com" rel="nofollow">Sermonary</a>. In 2014, on a mission trip to Madagascar, after he Facetimed into his wife’s very first ultrasound of their first child, Justin felt God’s leading to step way outside his comfort zone and focus on one thing, helping pastors. That calling became Ministry Pass, a sermon resource library used by 50,000 church leaders in over 125 countries. Since 2014, Justin and his team have been actively working to help pastors build better sermons, in less time, with more impact, all for one purpose— to give them back the time they need to be ministers of God’s grace to His people.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We see limits everywhere in our life: The words we say, how fast we drive, and much more. Without knowing it, we take the same ideology of limits and place them on God. Limitless is a series focused on how great our lives with Jesus can be if we take off the limits in our thinking and truly allow Him to be who He is in our lives. Welcome to week five and the finale of Limitless: Unexpected Keys (Business Guys &amp; Ultrasounds) with special guest Justin Trapp. </p>

<p>Justin is a ministry-minded entrepreneur who founded <a href="https://ministrypass.com" rel="nofollow">Ministry Pass</a> and <a href="https://sermonary.com" rel="nofollow">Sermonary</a>. In 2014, on a mission trip to Madagascar, after he Facetimed into his wife’s very first ultrasound of their first child, Justin felt God’s leading to step way outside his comfort zone and focus on one thing, helping pastors. That calling became Ministry Pass, a sermon resource library used by 50,000 church leaders in over 125 countries. Since 2014, Justin and his team have been actively working to help pastors build better sermons, in less time, with more impact, all for one purpose— to give them back the time they need to be ministers of God’s grace to His people.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We see limits everywhere in our life: The words we say, how fast we drive, and much more. Without knowing it, we take the same ideology of limits and place them on God. Limitless is a series focused on how great our lives with Jesus can be if we take off the limits in our thinking and truly allow Him to be who He is in our lives. Welcome to week five and the finale of Limitless: Unexpected Keys (Business Guys &amp; Ultrasounds) with special guest Justin Trapp. </p>

<p>Justin is a ministry-minded entrepreneur who founded <a href="https://ministrypass.com" rel="nofollow">Ministry Pass</a> and <a href="https://sermonary.com" rel="nofollow">Sermonary</a>. In 2014, on a mission trip to Madagascar, after he Facetimed into his wife’s very first ultrasound of their first child, Justin felt God’s leading to step way outside his comfort zone and focus on one thing, helping pastors. That calling became Ministry Pass, a sermon resource library used by 50,000 church leaders in over 125 countries. Since 2014, Justin and his team have been actively working to help pastors build better sermons, in less time, with more impact, all for one purpose— to give them back the time they need to be ministers of God’s grace to His people.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We see limits everywhere in our life: The words we say, how fast we drive, and much more. Without knowing it, we take the same ideology of limits and place them on God. Limitless is a series focused on how great our lives with Jesus can be if we take off the limits in our thinking and truly allow Him to be who He is in our lives. Welcome to week four of Limitless: God Unabridged with special guest and host of <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grotto-podcast/id1606545363" rel="nofollow">The Grotto Podcast</a>, Jon Pettis</p><p>Special Guest: Jon Pettis.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Limitless: The Noah Resolve</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We see limits everywhere in our life: The words we say, how fast we drive, and much more. Without knowing it, we take the same ideology of limits and place them on God. Limitless is a series focused on how great our lives with Jesus can be if we take off the limits in our thinking and truly allow Him to be who He is in our lives. Welcome to week three of Limitless: The Noah Resolve.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We see limits everywhere in our life: The words we say, how fast we drive, and much more. Without knowing it, we take the same ideology of limits and place them on God. Limitless is a series focused on how great our lives with Jesus can be if we take off the limits in our thinking and truly allow Him to be who He is in our lives. Welcome to week one of Limitless: Self Imposed Limits.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We see limits everywhere in our life: The words we say, how fast we drive, and much more. Without knowing it, we take the same ideology of limits and place them on God. Limitless is a series focused on how great our lives with Jesus can be if we take off the limits in our thinking and truly allow Him to be who He is in our lives. Welcome to week one of Limitless: Self Imposed Limits.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We see limits everywhere in our life: The words we say, how fast we drive, and much more. Without knowing it, we take the same ideology of limits and place them on God. Limitless is a series focused on how great our lives with Jesus can be if we take off the limits in our thinking and truly allow Him to be who He is in our lives. Welcome to week one of Limitless: Self Imposed Limits.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Rewind: (Holbie Johnson Jr.)</title>
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      <itunes:subtitle>A series focused on looking back at season 4 and year 2021 of Vantage point.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:duration>17:18</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Rewind is going back to a previous point to listen again. For our January and bonus series of season 4, we are taking a look back at our series from 2021. Each week we will have a guest host, they will expound on topics from season 4. Welcome to Rewind! Vantage Point welcomes author <a href="https://linktr.ee/Byhdjohnsonjr?fbclid=IwAR1PJ8QTUhdmJv0ssZt0U_5pJWXzk7qqugbhtsbwFPBe5nEeDtAcEr3L4OM" rel="nofollow">Holbie Johnson Jr </a>as he revisits our series from November: I&#39;m Still Not Okay</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Rewind is going back to a previous point to listen again. For our January and bonus series of season 4, we are taking a look back at our series from 2021. Each week we will have a guest host, they will expound on topics from season 4. Welcome to Rewind! Vantage Point welcomes author <a href="https://linktr.ee/Byhdjohnsonjr?fbclid=IwAR1PJ8QTUhdmJv0ssZt0U_5pJWXzk7qqugbhtsbwFPBe5nEeDtAcEr3L4OM" rel="nofollow">Holbie Johnson Jr </a>as he revisits our series from November: I&#39;m Still Not Okay</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Rewind: (Minister Jason T. Parks)</title>
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      <itunes:duration>30:03</itunes:duration>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Rewind is going back to a previous point to listen again. For our January and bonus series of season 4, we are taking a look back at our series from 2021. Each week we will have a guest host, who will expound on topics from season 4. Welcome to Rewind! Vantage Point welcomes Minister, Public Speaker, and Leader <a href="https://www.jasontparks.com" rel="nofollow">Jason T. Parks </a> as he revisits our October 2021 series: Tomorrow: Living in a World of Uncertainty. His topic: Obey and Honor.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Rewind is going back to a previous point to listen again. For our January and bonus series of season 4, we are taking a look back at our series from 2021. Each week we will have a guest host, who will expound on topics from season 4. Welcome to Rewind! Vantage Point welcomes Minister, Public Speaker, and Leader <a href="https://www.jasontparks.com" rel="nofollow">Jason T. Parks </a> as he revisits our October 2021 series: Tomorrow: Living in a World of Uncertainty. His topic: Obey and Honor.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Rewind: Author-ity (Pastor Tony Gilmore)</title>
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      <itunes:subtitle>A series focused on looking back at season 4 and year 2021 of Vantage point.</itunes:subtitle>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Rewind is going back to a previous point to listen again. For our January and bonus series of season 4, we are taking a look back at our series from 2021. Each week we will have a guest host, they will expound on topics from season 4. Welcome to week two of Rewind: Author-ity. We welcome guest host Pastor Tony GIlmore, Executive Pastor of <a href="https://lakeviewchurch.org/#home" rel="nofollow">Lakeview Church in Indianapolis, Indiana.</a> and author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/UNSTUCK-Failure-Fulfillment-Tony-Gilmore/dp/1943343306" rel="nofollow">Unstuck: Moving From Failure to Fulfillment.</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We thought 2020 was a year for the books, 2021 has also been one most may want to forget. Between political posturing, an ongoing pandemic, civil unrest, and much more, it can be difficult not worry about tomorrow. We live in a world full of uncertain things and people. Uncertainty can lead to things we dont want to deal with like fear, anxiety, and worry. This series will focus on what the Bible says about our apprehension regarding the future, and in the end, how we can trust an unchanging God in ever changing times. Welcome to week four and the series finale of Tomorrow: Living in a World of Uncertainty (What&#39;s in Your Concrete?)</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Tomorrow: Living in a World of Uncertainty (Doubt 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩)</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We thought 2020 was a year for the books, 2021 has also been one most may want to forget. Between political posturing, an ongoing pandemic, civil unrest, and much more, it can be difficult not worry about tomorrow. We live in a world full of uncertain things and people. Uncertainty can lead to things we dont want to deal with like fear, anxiety, and worry. This series will focus on what the Bible says about our apprehension regarding the future, and in the end, how we can trust an unchanging God in ever changing times. Welcome to week three of Tomorrow: Living in a World of Uncertainty (Doubt🚩).</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We thought 2020 was a year for the books, 2021 has also been one most may want to forget. Between political posturing, an ongoing pandemic, civil unrest, and much more, it can be difficult not worry about tomorrow. We live in a world full of uncertain things and people. Uncertainty can lead to things we dont want to deal with like fear, anxiety, and worry. This series will focus on what the Bible says about our apprehension regarding the future, and in the end, how we can trust an unchanging God in ever changing times. Welcome to week three of Tomorrow: Living in a World of Uncertainty (Doubt🚩).</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Tomorrow: Living in a World of Uncertainty (Worry 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩)</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We thought 2020 was a year for the books, 2021 has also been one most may want to forget. Between political posturing, an ongoing pandemic, civil unrest, and much more, it can be difficult not worry about tomorrow. We live in a world full of uncertain things and people. Uncertainty can lead to things we dont want to deal with like fear, anxiety, and worry. This series will focus on what the Bible says about our apprehension regarding the future, and in the end, how we can trust an unchanging God in ever changing times. Welcome to week two of Tomorrow: Living in a World of Uncertainty (Worry 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩).</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We thought 2020 was a year for the books, 2021 has also been one most may want to forget. Between political posturing, an ongoing pandemic, civil unrest, and much more, it can be difficult not worry about tomorrow. We live in a world full of uncertain things and people. Uncertainty can lead to things we dont want to deal with like fear, anxiety, and worry. This series will focus on what the Bible says about our apprehension regarding the future, and in the end, how we can trust an unchanging God in ever changing times. Welcome to week two of Tomorrow: Living in a World of Uncertainty (Worry 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩).</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Tomorrow: Living in a World of Uncertainty (Omni God)</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We thought 2020 was a year for the books, 2021 has also been one most may want to forget. Between political posturing, an ongoing pandemic, civil unrest, and much more, it can be difficult not worry about tomorrow. We live in a world full of uncertain things and people. Uncertainty can lead to things we dont want to deal with like fear, anxiety, and worry. This series will focus on what the Bible says about our apprehension regarding the future, and in the end, how we can trust an unchanging God in ever changing times. Welcome to week one of Tomorrow: Living in a World of Uncertainty (Omni God).</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We thought 2020 was a year for the books, 2021 has also been one most may want to forget. Between political posturing, an ongoing pandemic, civil unrest, and much more, it can be difficult not worry about tomorrow. We live in a world full of uncertain things and people. Uncertainty can lead to things we dont want to deal with like fear, anxiety, and worry. This series will focus on what the Bible says about our apprehension regarding the future, and in the end, how we can trust an unchanging God in ever changing times. Welcome to week one of Tomorrow: Living in a World of Uncertainty (Omni God).</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Are You Committed? </title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Deuteronomy 6 finds the Israelites in the plains of Moab about to cross the Jordan River into the Promised Land. Their leader Moses, in his final speech, outlines the blueprint for them to thrive in the land their about to possess. Pastor Nick teaches from a question that focuses on not only are you committed, but what and who are you committed to. Nick serves an Associate Pastor at Ignite Church Tulsa under the leadership of Senior Pastor <a href="https://katriabellministries.org" rel="nofollow">Katria Bell</a>. Join Ignite Church Tulsa on Sundays at 10:30am <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/216+Luther+Dr,+Broken+Arrow,+OK+74012/@36.0637296,-95.7892128,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87b68bbbfdaa01e5:0x625c45a750c148a2!8m2!3d36.0637296!4d-95.7870241" rel="nofollow">in person</a> or online via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IgniteChurchTulsa" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSDNHQoF1VY3_uB9Gngb0SA" rel="nofollow">YouTube.</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Deuteronomy 6 finds the Israelites in the plains of Moab about to cross the Jordan River into the Promised Land. Their leader Moses, in his final speech, outlines the blueprint for them to thrive in the land their about to possess. Pastor Nick teaches from a question that focuses on not only are you committed, but what and who are you committed to. Nick serves an Associate Pastor at Ignite Church Tulsa under the leadership of Senior Pastor <a href="https://katriabellministries.org" rel="nofollow">Katria Bell</a>. Join Ignite Church Tulsa on Sundays at 10:30am <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/216+Luther+Dr,+Broken+Arrow,+OK+74012/@36.0637296,-95.7892128,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x87b68bbbfdaa01e5:0x625c45a750c148a2!8m2!3d36.0637296!4d-95.7870241" rel="nofollow">in person</a> or online via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IgniteChurchTulsa" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSDNHQoF1VY3_uB9Gngb0SA" rel="nofollow">YouTube.</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Author-ity Session IV: Pastor Katria Bell (Purpose)</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>One definition of authority is possessing the power to influence others, especially because of one&#39;s commanding manner or recognized knowledge about something. When we look at authors which is someone who originates. or creates something. Combining both definitions brings us to the purpose of this series: Authors are not only the originators of their work, they have recognized knowledge of the subject within their work. This month we will explore 4 new authors: All have a book, all have a story, and all have authority. Welcome to Part Four and the series finale of Author-ity with <a href="https://katriabellministries.org/shop/ols/products/girl-yes-you-can" rel="nofollow">special guest and Senior Pastor of Ignite Church Tulsa Katria Bell, Author of Girl, Yes You Can!</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>One definition of authority is possessing the power to influence others, especially because of one&#39;s commanding manner or recognized knowledge about something. When we look at authors which is someone who originates. or creates something. Combining both definitions brings us to the purpose of this series: Authors are not only the originators of their work, they have recognized knowledge of the subject within their work. This month we will explore 4 new authors: All have a book, all have a story, and all have authority. Welcome to Part Four and the series finale of Author-ity with <a href="https://katriabellministries.org/shop/ols/products/girl-yes-you-can" rel="nofollow">special guest and Senior Pastor of Ignite Church Tulsa Katria Bell, Author of Girl, Yes You Can!</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>One definition of authority is possessing the power to influence others, especially because of one&#39;s commanding manner or recognized knowledge about something. When we look at authors which is someone who originates. or creates something. Combining both definitions brings us to the purpose of this series: Authors are not only the originators of their work, they have recognized knowledge of the subject within their work. This month we will explore 4 new authors: All have a book, all have a story, and all have authority. Welcome to Part Three of Author-ity with special guest Reshena Johnson, Author of <a href="https://reshenajohnsonproducts.bigcartel.com/product/single-by-design" rel="nofollow">Single by Design: A Single&#39;s Victories, Defeats, and Triumphs.</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>One definition of authority is posessing the power to influence others, especially because of one&#39;s commanding manner or recognized knowledge about something. When we look at authors which is someone who originates. or creates something. Combining both definitions brings us to the purpose of this series: Authors are not only the originators of their work, they have recognized knowledge of the subject within their work. This month we will explore 4 new authors: All have a book, all have a story, and all have authority. Welcome to Part One of Author-ity with special guest Areyell Scott, author of <a href="https://areyellproducts.bigcartel.com/product/the-plague-of-insecurities" rel="nofollow">The Plague of Insecurities: Fighting My Way Towards Purpose.</a></p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>One definition of authority is posessing the power to influence others, especially because of one&#39;s commanding manner or recognized knowledge about something. When we look at authors which is someone who originates. or creates something. Combining both definitions brings us to the purpose of this series: Authors are not only the originators of their work, they have recognized knowledge of the subject within their work. This month we will explore 4 new authors: All have a book, all have a story, and all have authority. Welcome to Part One of Author-ity with special guest Jasmine Ryans, Co-Author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Influencers-Rise-Thrive-Against-Adversity-ebook/dp/B097TLN1QW/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=influencers+on+the+rise&qid=1630987361&sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">Influencers on the Rise: How to Thrive Against Adversity</a></p><p>Special Guest: Jasmine Ryans.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>One definition of authority is posessing the power to influence others, especially because of one&#39;s commanding manner or recognized knowledge about something. When we look at authors which is someone who originates. or creates something. Combining both definitions brings us to the purpose of this series: Authors are not only the originators of their work, they have recognized knowledge of the subject within their work. This month we will explore 4 new authors: All have a book, all have a story, and all have authority. Welcome to Part One of Author-ity with special guest Jasmine Ryans, Co-Author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Influencers-Rise-Thrive-Against-Adversity-ebook/dp/B097TLN1QW/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=influencers+on+the+rise&qid=1630987361&sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">Influencers on the Rise: How to Thrive Against Adversity</a></p><p>Special Guest: Jasmine Ryans.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Back At It: Prioritizing Our Relationship with Christ (The Answer)</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>August is a transition month, think about it, we are coming out of summer: A time of traveling, rest, relaxation. There is something to be said about the time after summer. We are shifting our lives back to things that we deem as priority. School, work, and much more. With all the transition, where does God fit? Is He a priority? Our relationship with Jesus should always take precedent. Making something a priority means its important, making someone a priority means they matter. Is your relationship with Christ a priority? Let&#39;s talk about it! Welcome to week five and the series finale of Back At It: Prioritizing Our Relationship with Christ (The Answer)</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>August is a transition month, think about it, we are coming out of summer: A time of traveling, rest, relaxation. There is something to be said about the time after summer. We are shifting our lives back to things that we deem as priority. School, work, and much more. With all the transition, where does God fit? Is He a priority? Our relationship with Jesus should always take precedent. Making something a priority means its important, making someone a priority means they matter. Is your relationship with Christ a priority? Let&#39;s talk about it! Welcome to week four of Back At It: Prioritizing Our Relationship with Christ (Okay, but how?)</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Back At It: Prioritizing Our Relationship with Christ (In ____ We Trust)</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>August is a transition month, think about it, we are coming out of summer: A time of traveling, rest, relaxation. There is something to be said about the time after summer. We are shifting our lives back to things that we deem as priority. School, work, and much more. With all the transition, where does God fit? Is He a priority? Our relationship with Jesus should always take precedent. Making something a priority means its important, making someone a priority means they matter. Is your relationship with Christ a priority? Let&#39;s talk about it! Welcome to week three of Back At It: Prioritizing Our Relationship with Christ (In ____ we Trust) with guest Queen Fierce.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p>Welcome to Part Three of Dream Vision: Where the Dream Takes You</p><p>Special Guest: Holbert Johnson Jr..</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p>Welcome to Part Three of Dream Vision: Where the Dream Takes You</p><p>Special Guest: Holbert Johnson Jr..</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p>2020 was a year unlike any we have experienced. A global pandemic, divisive politics, racial injustice, massive loss, and much more. We reflected and learned some key things, but now we are here, 2021. We left 2020 and entered the unknown of this new year, some with anticipation and others with fear or anxiety. Before you get too deep into 2021, I encourage you to reboot your thinking with fresh perspective.</p>

<p>For the sixth and final episode of our bonus series Perspectives, Vantage Point welcomes Pastor Manny Arango</p>]]>
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<p>2020 was a year unlike any we have experienced. A global pandemic, divisive politics, racial injustice, massive loss, and much more. We reflected and learned some key things, but now we are here, 2021. We left 2020 and entered the unknown of this new year, some with anticipation and others with fear or anxiety. Before you get too deep into 2021, I encourage you to reboot your thinking with fresh perspective.</p>

<p>For the sixth and final episode of our bonus series Perspectives, Vantage Point welcomes Pastor Manny Arango</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>WELCOME TO 2021, YOU MADE IT!! In December we spent time talking to some great guest about their 2020. Before we threw it out as the worst year ever, we answered a few questions: In 2020 what did you see? What did you gain? What did you feel? What perspective did you have? Perspective is the capacity to view things in their true relation and/or relative importance. </p>

<p>2020 was a year unlike any we have experienced. A global pandemic, divisive politics, racial injustice, massive loss, and much more. We reflected and learned some key things, but now we are here, 2021. We left 2020 and entered the unknown of this new year, some with anticipation and others with fear or anxiety. Before you get too deep into 2021, I encourage you to reboot your thinking with fresh perspective.</p>

<p>For the sixth and final episode of our bonus series Perspectives, Vantage Point welcomes Pastor Manny Arango</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p>2020 was a year unlike any we have experienced. A global pandemic, divisive politics, racial injustice, massive loss, and much more. We reflected and learned some key things, but now we are here, 2021. We left 2020 and entered the unknown of this new year, some with anticipation and others with fear or anxiety. Before you get too deep into 2021, I encourage you to reboot your thinking with fresh perspective.</p>

<p>For the fifth episode of 2021 and our bonus extension of Perspectives, Vantage Point welcomes</p>]]>
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<p>2020 was a year unlike any we have experienced. A global pandemic, divisive politics, racial injustice, massive loss, and much more. We reflected and learned some key things, but now we are here, 2021. We left 2020 and entered the unknown of this new year, some with anticipation and others with fear or anxiety. Before you get too deep into 2021, I encourage you to reboot your thinking with fresh perspective.</p>

<p>For the fifth episode of 2021 and our bonus extension of Perspectives, Vantage Point welcomes</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>WELCOME TO 2021, YOU MADE IT!! In December we spent time talking to some great guest about their 2020. Before we threw it out as the worst year ever, we answered a few questions: In 2020 what did you see? What did you gain? What did you feel? What perspective did you have? Perspective is the capacity to view things in their true relation and/or relative importance. </p>

<p>2020 was a year unlike any we have experienced. A global pandemic, divisive politics, racial injustice, massive loss, and much more. We reflected and learned some key things, but now we are here, 2021. We left 2020 and entered the unknown of this new year, some with anticipation and others with fear or anxiety. Before you get too deep into 2021, I encourage you to reboot your thinking with fresh perspective.</p>

<p>For the fifth episode of 2021 and our bonus extension of Perspectives, Vantage Point welcomes</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>WELCOME TO 2021, YOU MADE IT!! In December we spent time talking to some great guest about their 2020. Before we threw it out as the worst year ever, we answered a few questions: In 2020 what did you see? What did you gain? What did you feel? What perspective did you have? Perspective is the capacity to view things in their true relation and/or relative importance. </p>

<p>2020 was a year unlike any we have experienced. A global pandemic, divisive politics, racial injustice, massive loss, and much more. We reflected and learned some key things, but now we are here, 2021. We left 2020 and entered the unknown of this new year, some with anticipation and others with fear or anxiety. Before you get too deep into 2021, I encourage you to reboot your thinking with fresh perspective.</p>

<p>For the third episode of 2021 and our bonus extension of Perspectives, Vantage Point welcomes Christian influencer, Blogger, and newly published Author, Taneesha Parker.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>WELCOME TO 2021, YOU MADE IT!! In December we spent time talking to some great guest about their 2020. Before we threw it out as the worst year ever, we answered a few questions: In 2020 what did you see? What did you gain? What did you feel? What perspective did you have? Perspective is the capacity to view things in their true relation and/or relative importance. </p>

<p>2020 was a year unlike any we have experienced. A global pandemic, divisive politics, racial injustice, massive loss, and much more. We reflected and learned some key things, but now we are here, 2021. We left 2020 and entered the unknown of this new year, some with anticipation and others with fear or anxiety. Before you get too deep into 2021, I encourage you to reboot your thinking with fresh perspective.</p>

<p>For the third episode of 2021 and our bonus extension of Perspectives, Vantage Point welcomes Christian influencer, Blogger, and newly published Author, Taneesha Parker.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>WELCOME TO 2021, YOU MADE IT!! In December we spent time talking to some great guest about their 2020. Before we threw it out as the worst year ever, we answered a few questions: In 2020 what did you see? What did you gain? What did you feel? What perspective did you have? Perspective is the capacity to view things in their true relation and/or relative importance. </p>

<p>2020 was a year unlike any we have experienced. A global pandemic, divisive politics, racial injustice, massive loss, and much more. We reflected and learned some key things, but now we are here, 2021. We left 2020 and entered the unknown of this new year, some with anticipation and others with fear or anxiety. Before you get too deep into 2021, I encourage you to reboot your thinking with fresh perspective.</p>

<p>For the third episode of 2021 and our bonus extension of Perspectives, Vantage Point welcomes Christian influencer, Blogger, and newly published Author, Taneesha Parker.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>WELCOME TO 2021, YOU MADE IT!! In December we spent time talking to some great guest about their 2020. Before we threw it out as the worst year ever, we answered a few questions: In 2020 what did you see? What did you gain? What did you feel? What perspective did you have? Perspective is the capacity to view things in their true relation and/or relative importance. </p>

<p>2020 was a year unlike any we have experienced. A global pandemic, divisive politics, racial injustice, massive loss, and much more. We reflected and learned some key things, but now we are here, 2021. We left 2020 and entered the unknown of this new year, some with anticipation and others with fear or anxiety. Before you get too deep into 2021, I encourage you to reboot your thinking with fresh perspective.</p>

<p>For the second episode of 2021 and our bonus extension of Perspectives, Vantage Point welcomes the host of Real People, Real Talk Podcast and Young Adult Pastor, Paul Calcote.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>WELCOME TO 2021, YOU MADE IT!! In December we spent time talking to some great guest about their 2020. Before we threw it out as the worst year ever, we answered a few questions: In 2020 what did you see? What did you gain? What did you feel? What perspective did you have? Perspective is the capacity to view things in their true relation and/or relative importance. </p>

<p>2020 was a year unlike any we have experienced. A global pandemic, divisive politics, racial injustice, massive loss, and much more. We reflected and learned some key things, but now we are here, 2021. We left 2020 and entered the unknown of this new year, some with anticipation and others with fear or anxiety. Before you get too deep into 2021, I encourage you to reboot your thinking with fresh perspective.</p>

<p>For the second episode of 2021 and our bonus extension of Perspectives, Vantage Point welcomes the host of Real People, Real Talk Podcast and Young Adult Pastor, Paul Calcote.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>WELCOME TO 2021, YOU MADE IT!! In December we spent time talking to some great guest about their 2020. Before we threw it out as the worst year ever, we answered a few questions: In 2020 what did you see? What did you gain? What did you feel? What perspective did you have? Perspective is the capacity to view things in their true relation and/or relative importance. </p>

<p>2020 was a year unlike any we have experienced. A global pandemic, divisive politics, racial injustice, massive loss, and much more. We reflected and learned some key things, but now we are here, 2021. We left 2020 and entered the unknown of this new year, some with anticipation and others with fear or anxiety. Before you get too deep into 2021, I encourage you to reboot your thinking with fresh perspective.</p>

<p>For the second episode of 2021 and our bonus extension of Perspectives, Vantage Point welcomes the host of Real People, Real Talk Podcast and Young Adult Pastor, Paul Calcote.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>WELCOME TO 2021, YOU MADE IT!! In December we spent time talking to some great guest about their 2020. Before we threw it out as the worst year ever, we answered a few questions: In 2020 what did you see? What did you gain? What did you feel? What perspective did you have? Perspective is the capacity to view things in their true relation and/or relative importance. </p>

<p>2020 was a year unlike any we have experienced. A global pandemic, divisive politics, racial injustice, massive loss, and much more. We reflected and learned some key things, but now we are here, 2021. We left 2020 and entered the unknown of this new year, some with anticipation and others with fear or anxiety. Before you get too deep into 2021, I encourage you to reboot your thinking with fresh perspective.</p>

<p>For the first episode of 2021 and our bonus extension of Perspectives, Vantage Point welcomes CEO and Founder of Soultre, Jasmine Ryans.</p><p>Special Guest: Jasmine Ryans.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>WELCOME TO 2021, YOU MADE IT!! In December we spent time talking to some great guest about their 2020. Before we threw it out as the worst year ever, we answered a few questions: In 2020 what did you see? What did you gain? What did you feel? What perspective did you have? Perspective is the capacity to view things in their true relation and/or relative importance. </p>

<p>2020 was a year unlike any we have experienced. A global pandemic, divisive politics, racial injustice, massive loss, and much more. We reflected and learned some key things, but now we are here, 2021. We left 2020 and entered the unknown of this new year, some with anticipation and others with fear or anxiety. Before you get too deep into 2021, I encourage you to reboot your thinking with fresh perspective.</p>

<p>For the first episode of 2021 and our bonus extension of Perspectives, Vantage Point welcomes CEO and Founder of Soultre, Jasmine Ryans.</p><p>Special Guest: Jasmine Ryans.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>WELCOME TO 2021, YOU MADE IT!! In December we spent time talking to some great guest about their 2020. Before we threw it out as the worst year ever, we answered a few questions: In 2020 what did you see? What did you gain? What did you feel? What perspective did you have? Perspective is the capacity to view things in their true relation and/or relative importance. </p>

<p>2020 was a year unlike any we have experienced. A global pandemic, divisive politics, racial injustice, massive loss, and much more. We reflected and learned some key things, but now we are here, 2021. We left 2020 and entered the unknown of this new year, some with anticipation and others with fear or anxiety. Before you get too deep into 2021, I encourage you to reboot your thinking with fresh perspective.</p>

<p>For the first episode of 2021 and our bonus extension of Perspectives, Vantage Point welcomes CEO and Founder of Soultre, Jasmine Ryans.</p><p>Special Guest: Jasmine Ryans.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p>2020 has been a year unlike any we have experienced. A global pandemic, divisive politics, racial injustice, massive loss, and much more. I encourage you to take a moment to pause and reflect about this year. One thing we all have in common about 2020 is that we ALL have perspective... but is the trajectory of that perspective true? I invite you to our new Life Series and the final series of 2020: Perspectives.</p>

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<p>2020 has been a year unlike any we have experienced. A global pandemic, divisive politics, racial injustice, massive loss, and much more. I encourage you to take a moment to pause and reflect about this year. One thing we all have in common about 2020 is that we ALL have perspective... but is the trajectory of that perspective true? I invite you to our new Life Series and the final series of 2020: Perspectives.</p>

<p>Creator and Host of Vantage Point Nick Ruffin closes his 2nd season and 2020 with a powerful message on looking back and looking forward with the right perspective.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p>Creator and Host of Vantage Point Nick Ruffin closes his 2nd season and 2020 with a powerful message on looking back and looking forward with the right perspective.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p>2020 has been a year unlike any we have experienced. A global pandemic, divisive politics, racial injustice, massive loss, and much more. I encourage you to take a moment to pause and reflect about this year. One thing we all have in common about 2020 is that we ALL have perspective... but is the trajectory of that perspective true? I invite you to our new Life Series and the final series of 2020: Perspectives</p>

<p>This week Vantage Point welcomes the host and creator of Leading with Lee Vlog, Lee A. Scott II</p><p>Special Guest: Lee A. Scott II.</p>]]>
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<p>2020 has been a year unlike any we have experienced. A global pandemic, divisive politics, racial injustice, massive loss, and much more. I encourage you to take a moment to pause and reflect about this year. One thing we all have in common about 2020 is that we ALL have perspective... but is the trajectory of that perspective true? I invite you to our new Life Series and the final series of 2020: Perspectives</p>

<p>This week Vantage Point welcomes the host and creator of Leading with Lee Vlog, Lee A. Scott II</p><p>Special Guest: Lee A. Scott II.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p>2020 has been a year unlike any we have experienced. A global pandemic, divisive politics, racial injustice, massive loss, and much more. I encourage you to take a moment to pause and reflect about this year. One thing we all have in common about 2020 is that we ALL have perspective... but is the trajectory of that perspective true? I invite you to our new Life Series and the final series of 2020: Perspectives</p>

<p>This week Vantage Point welcomes the host and creator of Leading with Lee Vlog, Lee A. Scott II</p><p>Special Guest: Lee A. Scott II.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p>2020 has been a year unlike any we have experienced. A global pandemic, divisive politics, racial injustice, massive loss, and much more. I encourage you to take a moment to pause and reflect about this year. One thing we all have in common about 2020 is that we ALL have perspective... but is the trajectory of that perspective true? I invite you to our new Life Series and the final series of 2020: Perspectives</p>

<p>This week Vantage Point welcomes the creator of Kyle J. Sullivan Consulting,  Kyle Sullivan!</p><p>Special Guest: Kyle J. Sullivan.</p>]]>
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<p>2020 has been a year unlike any we have experienced. A global pandemic, divisive politics, racial injustice, massive loss, and much more. I encourage you to take a moment to pause and reflect about this year. One thing we all have in common about 2020 is that we ALL have perspective... but is the trajectory of that perspective true? I invite you to our new Life Series and the final series of 2020: Perspectives</p>

<p>This week Vantage Point welcomes the creator of Kyle J. Sullivan Consulting,  Kyle Sullivan!</p><p>Special Guest: Kyle J. Sullivan.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p>2020 has been a year unlike any we have experienced. A global pandemic, divisive politics, racial injustice, massive loss, and much more. I encourage you to take a moment to pause and reflect about this year. One thing we all have in common about 2020 is that we ALL have perspective... but is the trajectory of that perspective true? I invite you to our new Life Series and the final series of 2020: Perspectives</p>

<p>This week Vantage Point welcomes the creator of Kyle J. Sullivan Consulting,  Kyle Sullivan!</p><p>Special Guest: Kyle J. Sullivan.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p>2020 has been a year unlike any we have experienced. A global pandemic, divisive politics, racial injustice, massive loss, and much more. I encourage you to take a moment to pause and reflect about this year. One thing we all have in common about 2020 is that we ALL have perspective... but is the trajectory of that perspective true? I invite you to our new Life Series and the final series of 2020: Perspectives</p>

<p>This week Vantage Point welcomes the hosts and creators of The Pantry Podcast, Shea and Michelle Watson.</p><p>Special Guest: Shea &amp; Michelle Watson.</p>]]>
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<p>2020 has been a year unlike any we have experienced. A global pandemic, divisive politics, racial injustice, massive loss, and much more. I encourage you to take a moment to pause and reflect about this year. One thing we all have in common about 2020 is that we ALL have perspective... but is the trajectory of that perspective true? I invite you to our new Life Series and the final series of 2020: Perspectives</p>

<p>This week Vantage Point welcomes the hosts and creators of The Pantry Podcast, Shea and Michelle Watson.</p><p>Special Guest: Shea &amp; Michelle Watson.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p>2020 has been a year unlike any we have experienced. A global pandemic, divisive politics, racial injustice, massive loss, and much more. I encourage you to take a moment to pause and reflect about this year. One thing we all have in common about 2020 is that we ALL have perspective... but is the trajectory of that perspective true? I invite you to our new Life Series and the final series of 2020: Perspectives</p>

<p>This week Vantage Point welcomes the hosts and creators of The Pantry Podcast, Shea and Michelle Watson.</p><p>Special Guest: Shea &amp; Michelle Watson.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p>2020 has been a year unlike any we have experienced. A global pandemic, divisive politics, racial injustice, massive loss, and much more. I encourage you to take a moment to pause and reflect about this year. One thing we all have in common about 2020 is that we ALL have perspective... but is the trajectory of that perspective true? I invite you to our new Life Series and the final series of 2020: Perspectives</p>

<p>This week Vantage Point welcomes the host and creator of the Char Candid Podcast, Charmaine Cooper</p><p>Special Guest: Charmaine Cooper.</p>]]>
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<p>2020 has been a year unlike any we have experienced. A global pandemic, divisive politics, racial injustice, massive loss, and much more. I encourage you to take a moment to pause and reflect about this year. One thing we all have in common about 2020 is that we ALL have perspective... but is the trajectory of that perspective true? I invite you to our new Life Series and the final series of 2020: Perspectives</p>

<p>This week Vantage Point welcomes the host and creator of the Char Candid Podcast, Charmaine Cooper</p><p>Special Guest: Charmaine Cooper.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p>This week Vantage Point welcomes the host and creator of the Char Candid Podcast, Charmaine Cooper</p><p>Special Guest: Charmaine Cooper.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>One thing we know about seasons is they are inevitable. We know this in scripture and in what see. We experience Spring, Summer, Fall, and winter every year and we know they are coming. We have signs like temperature, changing colors, and longer days that let us know seasons change. Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, &quot;For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.&quot; To experience seasons, we have to have knowledge that gives us full understanding on the seasons we go through. Welcome to week four and the series finale of Seasons: Praise Him Anyway</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>One thing we know about seasons is they are inevitable. We know this in scripture and in what see. We experience Spring, Summer, Fall, and winter every year and we know they are coming. We have signs like temperature, changing colors, and longer days that let us know seasons change. Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, &quot;For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.&quot; To experience seasons, we have to have knowledge that gives us full understanding on the seasons we go through. Welcome to week three of Seasons: Don&#39;t Forget Your...</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>One thing we know about seasons is they are inevitable. We know this in scripture and in what see. We experience Spring, Summer, Fall, and winter every year and we know they are coming. We have signs like temperature, changing colors, and longer days that let us know seasons change. Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, &quot;For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.&quot; To experience seasons, we have to have knowledge that gives us full understanding on the seasons we go through. Welcome to week three of Seasons: Don&#39;t Forget Your...</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Seasons: Heat Check</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>One thing we know about seasons is they are inevitable. We know this in scripture and in what see. We experience Spring, Summer, Fall, and winter every year and we know they are coming. We have signs like temperature, changing colors, and longer days that let us know seasons change. Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, &quot;For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.&quot; To experience seasons, we have to have knowledge that gives us full understanding on the seasons we go through. Welcome to week two of Seasons: Heat Check</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>One thing we know about seasons is they are inevitable. We know this in scripture and in what see. We experience Spring, Summer, Fall, and winter every year and we know they are coming. We have signs like temperature, changing colors, and longer days that let us know seasons change. Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, &quot;For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.&quot; To experience seasons, we have to have knowledge that gives us full understanding on the seasons we go through. Welcome to week two of Seasons: Heat Check</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>One thing we know about seasons is they are inevitable. We know this in scripture and in what see. We experience Spring, Summer, Fall, and winter every year and we know they are coming. We have signs like temperature, changing colors, and longer days that let us know seasons change. Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, &quot;For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.&quot; To experience seasons, we have to have knowledge that gives us full understanding on the seasons we go through. Welcome to week two of Seasons: Heat Check</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>One thing we know about seasons is they are inevitable. We know this in scripture and in what see. We experience Spring, Summer, Fall, and winter every year and we know they are coming. We have signs like temperature, changing colors, and longer days that let us know seasons change. Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, &quot;For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.&quot; To experience seasons, we have to have knowledge that gives us full understanding on the seasons we go through. Welcome to week one of Seasons: The More You Know.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>One thing we know about seasons is they are inevitable. We know this in scripture and in what see. We experience Spring, Summer, Fall, and winter every year and we know they are coming. We have signs like temperature, changing colors, and longer days that let us know seasons change. Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, &quot;For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.&quot; To experience seasons, we have to have knowledge that gives us full understanding on the seasons we go through. Welcome to week one of Seasons: The More You Know.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>One thing we know about seasons is they are inevitable. We know this in scripture and in what see. We experience Spring, Summer, Fall, and winter every year and we know they are coming. We have signs like temperature, changing colors, and longer days that let us know seasons change. Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, &quot;For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.&quot; To experience seasons, we have to have knowledge that gives us full understanding on the seasons we go through. Welcome to week one of Seasons: The More You Know.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>What is Love? Jesus</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Look at the world around us and you might ask yourself the question that the Black Eyed Peas asked in 2003, &quot;Where is the love?&quot; 2020 has been nothing short of the most eye opening years in our lifetimes. a global pandemic, racial injustice, divisive politics, this is along with our other issues like poverty, violence, and xenophobia. It seems that everything negative is fueling this world and it seems like we have forgotton what love is. Our love cant be fueled by politics, race, money, or other conditions. We have to get to the root of love. Welcome to the finale of What is Love? Jesus</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Look at the world around us and you might ask yourself the question that the Black Eyed Peas asked in 2003, &quot;Where is the love?&quot; 2020 has been nothing short of the most eye opening years in our lifetimes. a global pandemic, racial injustice, divisive politics, this is along with our other issues like poverty, violence, and xenophobia. It seems that everything negative is fueling this world and it seems like we have forgotton what love is. Our love cant be fueled by politics, race, money, or other conditions. We have to get to the root of love. Welcome to the finale of What is Love? Jesus</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>What is Love? Our Response</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Look at the world around us and you might ask yourself the question that the Black Eyed Peas asked in 2003, &quot;Where is the love?&quot; 2020 has been nothing short of the most eye opening years in our lifetimes. a global pandemic, racial injustice, divisive politics, this is along with our other issues like poverty, violence, and xenophobia. It seems that everything negative is fueling this world and it seems like we have forgotton what love is. Our love cant be fueled by politics, race, money, or other conditions. We have to get to the root of love. Welcome to week four of What is Love? Our Response.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Look at the world around us and you might ask yourself the question that the Black Eyed Peas asked in 2003, &quot;Where is the love?&quot; 2020 has been nothing short of the most eye opening years in our lifetimes. a global pandemic, racial injustice, divisive politics, this is along with our other issues like poverty, violence, and xenophobia. It seems that everything negative is fueling this world and it seems like we have forgotton what love is. Our love cant be fueled by politics, race, money, or other conditions. We have to get to the root of love. Welcome to week four of What is Love? Our Response.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>What is Love? C.I.A. (Compassionate Intentional Action)</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Look at the world around us and you might ask yourself the question that the Black Eyed Peas asked in 2003, &quot;Where is the love?&quot; 2020 has been nothing short of the most eye opening years in our lifetimes. a global pandemic, racial injustice, divisive politics, this is along with our other issues like poverty, violence, and xenophobia. It seems that everything negative is fueling this world and it seems like we have forgotton what love is. Our love cant be fueled by politics, race, money, or other conditions. We have to get to the root of love. Welcome to week three of What is Love? C.I.A. (Compassionate Intentional Action)</p><p>Special Guest: Tiffany Hines.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Look at the world around us and you might ask yourself the question that the Black Eyed Peas asked in 2003, &quot;Where is the love?&quot; 2020 has been nothing short of the most eye opening years in our lifetimes. a global pandemic, racial injustice, divisive politics, this is along with our other issues like poverty, violence, and xenophobia. It seems that everything negative is fueling this world and it seems like we have forgotton what love is. Our love cant be fueled by politics, race, money, or other conditions. We have to get to the root of love. Welcome to week three of What is Love? C.I.A. (Compassionate Intentional Action)</p><p>Special Guest: Tiffany Hines.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Look at the world around us and you might ask yourself the question that the Black Eyed Peas asked in 2003, &quot;Where is the love?&quot; 2020 has been nothing short of the most eye opening years in our lifetimes. a global pandemic, racial injustice, divisive politics, this is along with our other issues like poverty, violence, and xenophobia. It seems that everything negative is fueling this world and it seems like we have forgotton what love is. Our love cant be fueled by politics, race, money, or other conditions. We have to get to the root of love. Welcome to week two of What is Love? Loving the Unlovable</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Look at the world around us and you might ask yourself the question that the Black Eyed Peas asked in 2003, &quot;Where is the love?&quot; 2020 has been nothing short of the most eye opening years in our lifetimes. a global pandemic, racial injustice, divisive politics, this is along with our other issues like poverty, violence, and xenophobia. It seems that everything negative is fueling this world and it seems like we have forgotton what love is. Our love cant be fueled by politics, race, money, or other conditions. We have to get to the root of love. Welcome to week one of What is Love? Loving God AND Your Neighbor.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p>Welcome to week four of America Divided: The Cure of Division.</p>]]>
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<p>Welcome to week four of America Divided: The Cure of Division.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p>Welcome to week four of America Divided: The Cure of Division.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Black Lives Matter or All Lives Matter? Democrat or Republican? Mask or no mask? Love or Hate? Welcome to America 2020. For some, this may be the most divisive time in their lives, for others its the same old story. Its time to uncover and look deeper into division. What is it? What does it look like? Can we ever find unity? Welcome to week one of America Divided: The Sin of Division.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Persons of Interest is an interview series intended to introduce you to a few of these people. Whether they influence through social media, music, ministry, and much more, these are people you want to connect with. Prepare to lock in, Vantage Point Podcast 2020 is here with Persons of Interest: Interview Series. In the series finale, Nick Ruffin, the Host and Creator of Vantage Point takes his turn in answering questions. Each guest from the series asks questions and Nick provides insight and perspective to each question. Nick started Vantage Point in 2019 and relaunched in 2020 with this series. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Persons of Interest is an interview series intended to introduce you to a few of these people. Whether they influence through social media, music, ministry, and much more, these are people you want to connect with. Prepare to lock in, Vantage Point Podcast 2020 is here with Persons of Interest: Interview Series. Meet Dexter Sullivan, the founder of DSE Enterprises, with subsidiary organizations including Forerunner Consulting, Dexter Sullivan Ministries, and The Man to Man Project. DSE Enterprises serves as a clearing house for his consulting services, ministries, innovative projects, and other profitable business endeavors. Originally a native of Detroit, Michigan, Dexter attended Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma where he completed a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration. He was elected Student Body President of ORU for two consecutive terms, representing their 3,000+ student constituency nationwide. His work has established him as a credible voice and thought leader, positioning him as a sought after advisor for global shapers around the world. Today, Dexter travels both locally and internationally, teaching principles that will enhance the life of the everyday person through practicality.</p><p>Special Guest: Dexter Sullivan.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Persons of Interest is an interview series intended to introduce you to a few of these people. Whether they influence through social media, music, ministry, and much more, these are people you want to connect with. Prepare to lock in, Vantage Point Podcast 2020 is here with Persons of Interest: Interview Series. Meet Aleah LaForce a recent Oral Roberts University graduate and an advocate for social and legal reform.</p><p>Special Guest: Aleah Laforce.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:summary>
        <![CDATA[<p>Persons of Interest is an interview series intended to introduce you to a few of these people. Whether they influence through social media, music, ministry, and much more, these are people you want to connect with. Prepare to lock in, Vantage Point Podcast 2020 is here with Persons of Interest: Interview Series. Meet Aleah LaForce a recent Oral Roberts University graduate and an advocate for social and legal reform.</p><p>Special Guest: Aleah Laforce.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Persons of Interest is an interview series intended to introduce you to a few of these people. Whether they influence through social media, music, ministry, and much more, these are people you want to connect with. Prepare to lock in, Vantage Point Podcast 2020 is here with Persons of Interest: Interview Series. Meet Jaleel Anthony a young college Sophomore form Chicago, Illinois. Jaleel is decidicated to helping his generation win in life, through inspirational videos, messages, and motivational speaking. </p><p>Special Guest: Jaleel Anthony.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Persons of Interest is an interview series intended to introduce you to a few of these people. Whether they influence through social media, music, ministry, and much more, these are people you want to connect with. Prepare to lock in, Vantage Point Podcast 2020 is here with Persons of Interest: Interview Series. Meet Jaleel Anthony a young college Sophomore form Chicago, Illinois. Jaleel is decidicated to helping his generation win in life, through inspirational videos, messages, and motivational speaking. </p><p>Special Guest: Jaleel Anthony.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The population of Earth is an estimated 7.5 billion, that equates to 7.5 billion different mindsets, ambitions, and potential influences across the globe. We are in unprecedented times as we face a global pandemic. Moments like these call for influencers who have the calling of bringing hope, faith, love, and transformation to a world that often fights against it. Persons of Interest is an interview series intended to introduce you to a few of these people. Whether they influence through social media, music, ministry, and much more, these are people you want to connect with. Prepare to lock in, Vantage Point Podcast 2020 is here with Persons of Interest: Interview Series.</p><p>Special Guest: L. Dejuan.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The population of Earth is an estimated 7.5 billion, that equates to 7.5 billion different mindsets, ambitions, and potential influences across the globe. We are in unprecedented times as we face a global pandemic. Moments like these call for influencers who have the calling of bringing hope, faith, love, and transformation to a world that often fights against it. Persons of Interest is an interview series intended to introduce you to a few of these people. Whether they influence through social media, music, ministry, and much more, these are people you want to connect with. Prepare to lock in, Vantage Point Podcast 2020 is here with Persons of Interest: Interview Series.</p><p>Special Guest: Michael Thai.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Snippets: Got Joy?</title>
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      <title>What If... You Used If Right?</title>
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<p>Welcome to What If... You Used If Right?</p>]]>
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<p>Welcome to What If... You Used If Right?</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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<p>Welcome to What If... You Used If Right?</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Masterclass: Lessons in Leadership- What You Leave Behind</title>
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      <title>Masterclass: Lessons in Leadership- Make or Break Moments</title>
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      <title>Masterclass: Lessons in Leadership- The Cart Before the Horse</title>
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      </itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>What is leadership? So many things have been said about leadership, through books, TED Talks, and other methods. Masterclass- Lessons in Leadership will focus on the greatest, most influtential, and contraversial leader the world has even known. two thousand years later, the leadership of Jesus continues to motivate, inspire, and challenge people to be better and do better. In this episode, we add another layer to our deep dive into the leadership of Jesus Christ. Welcome to Masterclass- Lessons in Leadership part four: Accountability Matters</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>What is leadership? So many things have been said about leadership, through books, TED Talks, and other methods. Masterclass- Lessons in Leadership will focus on the greatest, most influtential, and contraversial leader the world has even known. two thousand years later, the leadership of Jesus continues to motivate, inspire, and challenge people to be better and do better. In this episode, we continue our discussion on mamba mentality leadership. Welcome to Masterclass- Lessons in Leadership part three: Mamba Mentality, the conclusion.</p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>What is leadership? So many things have been said about leadership, through books, TED Talks, and other methods. Masterclass- Lessons in Leadership will focus on the greatest, most influtential, and contraversial leader the world has even known. two thousand years later, the leadership of Jesus continues to motivate, inspire, and challenge people to be better and do better. In this episode, we dive into different style of leadership that sets leaders apart from others. Welcome to Masterclass- Lessons in Leadership part one: Mamba Mentality. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
      <fireside:playerURL>https://fireside.fm/player/v2/Jz_s8Dww+cpcbi2no</fireside:playerURL>
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        <![CDATA[<p>What is leadership? So many things have been said about leadership, through books, TED Talks, and other methods. Masterclass- Lessons in Leadership will focus on the greatest, most influtential, and contraversial leader the world has even known. two thousand years later, the leadership of Jesus continues to motivate, inspire, and challenge people to be better and do better. In this first episode, we dive into what happens when your leadership is set apart from others. Welcome to Masterclass- Lessons in Leadership part one: Leading with Distinction. </p><p><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/vppodcast?fan_landing=true">Support Vantage Point Podcast</a></p>]]>
      </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:duration>11:46</itunes:duration>
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