What you think today determines who you become tomorrow. We are told in Scripture to have the “mind of Christ.” Sadly, the vast majority of Christians in America don’t have a biblical worldview. If we want to become like Jesus, we have to think like Jesus. Title: Mind Text: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 Series: Rule of Life Speaker: Josh Branham

What you think today determines who you become tomorrow. We are told in Scripture to have the “mind of Christ.” Sadly, the vast majority of Christians in America don’t have a biblical worldview. If we want to become like Jesus, we have to think like Jesus. Title: Mind Text: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6 Series: Rule of Life Speaker: Josh Branham

Mind | Rule of Life

How is your heart? Your heart is more than your feelings—it is your inner self. Jesus taught us to love God with our whole heart. The trouble is, many of us don’t really know how we are doing on the inside. Take time during the teaching to become attuned to your heart and allow God to heal even the deepest parts of you. Title: Heart Text: Luke 6:43-45 Series: Rule of Life Speaker: Josh Branham

How is your heart? Your heart is more than your feelings—it is your inner self. Jesus taught us to love God with our whole heart. The trouble is, many of us don’t really know how we are doing on the inside. Take time during the teaching to become attuned to your heart and allow God to heal even the deepest parts of you. Title: Heart Text: Luke 6:43-45 Series: Rule of Life Speaker: Josh Branham

Heart | Rule of Life

Spiritual growth isn’t something that happens by accident. Each of us play a part in allowing God to grow spiritual fruit in our lives. In this teaching we will look at three requirements for fruitfulness. Title: Abide Text: John 15:1-11 Series: Rule of Life Speaker: Josh Branham

Spiritual growth isn’t something that happens by accident. Each of us play a part in allowing God to grow spiritual fruit in our lives. In this teaching we will look at three requirements for fruitfulness. Title: Abide Text: John 15:1-11 Series: Rule of Life Speaker: Josh Branham

Abide | Rule of Life

Maybe you belong to the Kingdom of Heaven, now what? We are still surrounded by this world. How do we live in the world but not be “of the world?” What do we do while we wait for Jesus to come back? Title: Yet To Come Text: Luke 19:11-27 Series: Kingdom Speaker: Josh Branham

Maybe you belong to the Kingdom of Heaven, now what? We are still surrounded by this world. How do we live in the world but not be “of the world?” What do we do while we wait for Jesus to come back? Title: Yet To Come Text: Luke 19:11-27 Series: Kingdom Speaker: Josh Branham

Yet To Come | Luke 19:11-27

The Kingdom of Heaven couldn’t be more different than the Kingdom of this World. How do we go from the domain of darkness into the kingdom of light? The bad news is it’s something we can’t accomplish on our own. The good news is Jesus brought the Kingdom of Heaven to earth.  Title: Now &amp; Not Yet Text: Luke 17:20-25 Series: Kingdom Speaker: Josh Branham

The Kingdom of Heaven couldn’t be more different than the Kingdom of this World. How do we go from the domain of darkness into the kingdom of light? The bad news is it’s something we can’t accomplish on our own. The good news is Jesus brought the Kingdom of Heaven to earth.  Title: Now &amp; Not Yet Text: Luke 17:20-25 Series: Kingdom Speaker: Josh Branham

Now & Not Yet | Luke 17:20-25

When we see evil in the world it can cause us to ask the question “where is God?” People often wonder how a good God could allow so many bad things to happen. The question we wrestle with in this teaching is this—“Is God on the throne of your life?” Just because God is King over everything doesn’t mean everyone treats God as King. Title: Kingdom Rejected Text: 1 Samuel 8 Series: Kingdom Speaker: Josh Branham

When we see evil in the world it can cause us to ask the question “where is God?” People often wonder how a good God could allow so many bad things to happen. The question we wrestle with in this teaching is this—“Is God on the throne of your life?” Just because God is King over everything doesn’t mean everyone treats God as King. Title: Kingdom Rejected Text: 1 Samuel 8 Series: Kingdom Speaker: Josh Branham

Kingdom Rejected | 1 Samuel 8

We know that God is the king of the universe, but not everyone lives according to His rule &amp; reign. The Kingdom of Heaven has come near, but are we willing to come near to the King? In this teaching we will learn how to become the kinds of people who are open to God’s Kingdom in our lives. Series: Kingdom Speaker: Josh Branham

We know that God is the king of the universe, but not everyone lives according to His rule &amp; reign. The Kingdom of Heaven has come near, but are we willing to come near to the King? In this teaching we will learn how to become the kinds of people who are open to God’s Kingdom in our lives. Series: Kingdom Speaker: Josh Branham

Four Souls | Matthew 13:1-23

Salt &amp; Light. There is so much symbolism loaded into these two words. It all comes down to the people of God living out their faith in everyday life. When we do this, people will see our lives and glorify our Father in heaven. Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Speaker: Josh Branham

Salt &amp; Light. There is so much symbolism loaded into these two words. It all comes down to the people of God living out their faith in everyday life. When we do this, people will see our lives and glorify our Father in heaven. Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Speaker: Josh Branham

Salt & Light

Hope is a gift we all need this Christmas. The bad news is you can’t find hope on amazon.com. The good news is true hope can be found in Jesus. At Christmas we celebrate the birth of Christ and how he brings light into a dark world. Title: Hope is Here Text: Matthew 1:18-23 Series: Christmas Eve Speaker: Josh Branham

Hope is a gift we all need this Christmas. The bad news is you can’t find hope on <a href="http://amazon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">amazon.com</a>. The good news is true hope can be found in Jesus. At Christmas we celebrate the birth of Christ and how he brings light into a dark world. Title: Hope is Here Text: Matthew 1:18-23 Series: Christmas Eve Speaker: Josh Branham

Hope is Here | Christmas Eve

Samson is one of the judges we are often most familiar with because of the epic stories that surround his life. But sometimes we can miss the point of the story. Though God does raise up and call Samson to deliver His people, we see Samson compromise his calling time and time again as he and the rest of the Israelites "did what was right in their own eyes." What is Jesus calling you to do with your life? In what ways have you been tempted to compromise your calling? What would it look like for you to fulfill God's call on your life with integrity? Text: Judges 13–16 Series: Judges  Speaker: John Whittaker

Samson is one of the judges we are often most familiar with because of the epic stories that surround his life. But sometimes we can miss the point of the story. Though God does raise up and call Samson to deliver His people, we see Samson compromise his calling time and time again as he and the rest of the Israelites "did what was right in their own eyes." What is Jesus calling you to do with your life? In what ways have you been tempted to compromise your calling? What would it look like for you to fulfill God's call on your life with integrity? Text: Judges 13–16 Series: Judges  Speaker: John Whittaker

Samson | Judges 13–16

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Jephthah represents an ethical and spiritual low point in the book of Judges. He is a living example of what happens when an entire nation continues down the path of rebellion. This lesson is incredibly important as our world is increasingly hostile to the gospel. In this teaching we will look at the importance of continually submitting to the work God wants to do in us. Text: Judges 10-12 Series: Judges Speaker: Josh Branham

Jephthah represents an ethical and spiritual low point in the book of Judges. He is a living example of what happens when an entire nation continues down the path of rebellion. This lesson is incredibly important as our world is increasingly hostile to the gospel. In this teaching we will look at the importance of continually submitting to the work God wants to do in us. Text: Judges 10-12 Series: Judges Speaker: Josh Branham

Jephthah | Judges 10-12

Faith doesn’t always come easy. We all struggle with doubts, fears, failures, and sin. Gideon is perfect example of imperfect faith. He shows us that God meets us where we are at and can use us despite our weaknesses. Text: Judges 6-7 Series: Judges Speaker: Josh Branham

Faith doesn’t always come easy. We all struggle with doubts, fears, failures, and sin. Gideon is perfect example of imperfect faith. He shows us that God meets us where we are at and can use us despite our weaknesses. Text: Judges 6-7 Series: Judges Speaker: Josh Branham

Gideon | Judges 6-7

When God calls you to something, do you say yes? Do you delay or make qualifications? In this teaching we will look at the example of faith from two Judges—Deborah &amp; Barak. They teach us that God’s promises are true and His presence is powerful. Text: Judges 4 Series: Judges Speaker: Josh Branham

When God calls you to something, do you say yes? Do you delay or make qualifications? In this teaching we will look at the example of faith from two Judges—Deborah &amp; Barak. They teach us that God’s promises are true and His presence is powerful. Text: Judges 4 Series: Judges Speaker: Josh Branham

Deborah & Barak | Judges 4

Church membership has been declining in America over the last two decades. COVID has only accelerated the process. Increasingly Christians are asking themselves, why is the church important? Can’t I just follow Jesus by myself? In this teaching we will look at 7 compelling reasons why connection in a local body of believers is essential. Text: Acts 2:42-47 Series: Rooted Speaker: Josh Branham

Church membership has been declining in America over the last two decades. COVID has only accelerated the process. Increasingly Christians are asking themselves, why is the church important? Can’t I just follow Jesus by myself? In this teaching we will look at 7 compelling reasons why connection in a local body of believers is essential. Text: Acts 2:42-47 Series: Rooted Speaker: Josh Branham

Why is the church important?

For most Christians, sharing the gospel is a great idea…for someone else to do. We have all kinds of hangups with evangelism. Who do I tell? What do I say? How do I say it? Why even bother? In this teaching we will learn practical ways to share our faith. Even though not every Christian has the gift of evangelism, every Christian is called to evangelize. Text: 1 Peter 3:13-17 Series: Rooted Speaker: Josh Branham

For most Christians, sharing the gospel is a great idea…for someone else to do. We have all kinds of hangups with evangelism. Who do I tell? What do I say? How do I say it? Why even bother? In this teaching we will learn practical ways to share our faith. Even though not every Christian has the gift of evangelism, every Christian is called to evangelize. Text: 1 Peter 3:13-17 Series: Rooted Speaker: Josh Branham

How should I tell others?

God views money very differently than most Americans do. We live in a culture characterized by spending, accumulation, waste, and debt. God has a new vision for your finances. He can help us break free from the destructive money habits so that we can follow Jesus everything. Text: Matthew 6:19-24 Series: Rooted Speaker: Josh Branham

God views money very differently than most Americans do. We live in a culture characterized by spending, accumulation, waste, and debt. God has a new vision for your finances. He can help us break free from the destructive money habits so that we can follow Jesus everything. Text: Matthew 6:19-24 Series: Rooted Speaker: Josh Branham

How does God view money?

Many Christians serve. They may even do a good deed here and there. But when it comes to who we serve, many of us have limits. We have invisible boundaries on who is in and who is out. If you look at Jesus, you see a different kind of lifestyle. He was known as a friend of tax collectors and sinners. In this teaching we will explore how to serve beyond our normal circle of friends. Text: Luke 14:1-14 Series: Rooted Speaker: Josh Branham

Many Christians serve. They may even do a good deed here and there. But when it comes to who we serve, many of us have limits. We have invisible boundaries on who is in and who is out. If you look at Jesus, you see a different kind of lifestyle. He was known as a friend of tax collectors and sinners. In this teaching we will explore how to serve beyond our normal circle of friends. Text: Luke 14:1-14 Series: Rooted Speaker: Josh Branham

How can I make the most of my life? (part 2)

Jesus came not to be served, but to serve and give. Christians must embody this same humility in our lives. God has uniquely designed each of us with good works in mind. To be clear, we are saved for good works, not by good works. Everything we do to serve God’s Kingdom is a response to the grace we’ve received in the gospel. Text: Mark 10:35-45 Series: Rooted Speaker: Jake Wright

Jesus came not to be served, but to serve and give. Christians must embody this same humility in our lives. God has uniquely designed each of us with good works in mind. To be clear, we are saved for good works, not by good works. Everything we do to serve God’s Kingdom is a response to the grace we’ve received in the gospel. Text: Mark 10:35-45 Series: Rooted Speaker: Jake Wright

How can I make the most of my life? (part 1)

There is a battle going on right now in the heavenly realms. The Bible teaches us about a supernatural being named Satan who is the absolute enemy of God. We must not only acknowledge his existence, but know his tactics if we are going to achieve victory. In this teaching we will learn how to fight from a place of victory by taking up the armor of God. Text: Ephesians 6:10:18 Series: Rooted Speaker: Josh Branham

There is a battle going on right now in the heavenly realms. The Bible teaches us about a supernatural being named Satan who is the absolute enemy of God. We must not only acknowledge his existence, but know his tactics if we are going to achieve victory. In this teaching we will learn how to fight from a place of victory by taking up the armor of God. Text: Ephesians 6:10:18 Series: Rooted Speaker: Josh Branham

There is an enemy.

Everyone experiences pain and suffering in their lives. We all want to know “why?” The reality is that we may never know the “why” behind our circumstances. In fact, we are asking the wrong question altogether. Instead of asking “why” start asking “where?” When we begin to look for God in our trials, we will find the help and comfort that only comes from His presence. Text: Psalm 23 Series: Rooted Speaker: Andrew Branham

Everyone experiences pain and suffering in their lives. We all want to know “why?” The reality is that we may never know the “why” behind our circumstances. In fact, we are asking the wrong question altogether. Instead of asking “why” start asking “where?” When we begin to look for God in our trials, we will find the help and comfort that only comes from His presence.   Text: Psalm 23   Series: Rooted   Speaker: Andrew Branham

Where is God in the midst of suffering?

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Josh Branham

What happens after we die? Would God really send someone to hell? What is heaven like? How do I know where I will spend eternity?

What happens after we die? Would God really send someone to hell? What is heaven like? How do I know where I will spend eternity?

Heaven & Hell: Why God? - Josh Branham

Andrew Branham

Family Pastor Andrew shares about why discipling the next generation is so important. Jesus cares about kids and so should we. We want to be a church that brings children to Jesus.

Family Pastor Andrew shares about why discipling the next generation is so important. Jesus cares about kids and so should we. We want to be a church that brings children to Jesus.

Forever Young - Andrew Branham

Reading the Bible is something we know we should do, but it's not always something that we want to do. Yet if we are only in the Bible a fraction of the week, we'll only ever experience partial transformation in our lives. In this week's practice, Pastor Josh demonstrates three ways that you can interact with the Bible in your life: study, meditation, and memorization.

Reading the Bible is something we know we should do, but it's not always something that we want to do. Yet if we are only in the Bible a fraction of the week, we'll only ever experience partial transformation in our lives. In this week's practice, Pastor Josh demonstrates three ways that you can interact with the Bible in your life: study, meditation, and memorization.

Bible: Spiritual Practices - Josh Branham

Jake Wright

Is God good? If God is love, why is there so much death and destruction in the Old Testament? Is God different in the Old Testament than He is in the New Testament? These are questions that often arise in our minds when we come across difficult passages like Joshua 7–8 with the conquest of Canaan and the stoning of Achan. In this sermon, associate pastor Jake Wright walks through the narratives in these two chapters of Joshua, looks at why God does what He does, and shares the hope of the gospel.    If you'd like more information on this topic, check out a few of these articles and resources: Judgment or Cruelty? Conquering the Promised Land – The Bible Project The Hope of Holy War – Joshua Ryan Butler The Skeletons in God's Closet – Joshua Ryan Butler Is God a Moral Monster? – Paul Copan

Is God good? If God is love, why is there so much death and destruction in the Old Testament? Is God different in the Old Testament than He is in the New Testament?  These are questions that often arise in our minds when we come across difficult passages like Joshua 7–8 with the conquest of Canaan and the stoning of Achan. In this sermon, associate pastor Jake Wright walks through the narratives in these two chapters of Joshua, looks at why God does what He does, and shares the hope of the gospel.  If you'd like more information on this topic, check out a few of these articles and resources: <ul><li><a href="https://thebibleproject.com/blog/judgement-cruelty-conquering-promised-land/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Judgment or Cruelty? Conquering the Promised Land – The Bible Project</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.prestonsprinkle.com/blog/2015/06/the-hope-of-holy-war" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Hope of Holy War – Joshua Ryan Butler</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Skeletons-Gods-Closet-Surprise-Judgment/dp/0529100819" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Skeletons in God's Closet – Joshua Ryan Butler </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/God-Moral-Monster-Making-Testament/dp/0801072751/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=is+god+a+moral+monster&amp;qid=1574101597&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Is God a Moral Monster? – Paul Copan</a></li></ul>

Justice: Joshua - Jake Wright

Pastor Josh Branham moderates a panel discussion on Children &amp; Parenting with Drew &amp; Allison Hobby and Steve Roser. 

Pastor Josh Branham moderates a panel discussion on Children &amp; Parenting with Drew &amp; Allison Hobby and Steve Roser.

Family: Children & Parenting - Panel Discussion

Prayer simply defined is having a conversation with God. Yet for most of us, prayer is anything but simple. In this message on prayer, Pastor Josh talks through some of the roadblocks that keep us from praying and gives some practical steps can take as we learn to pray.

Prayer simply defined is having a conversation with God. Yet for most of us, prayer is anything but simple. In this message on prayer, Pastor Josh talks through some of the roadblocks that keep us from praying and gives some practical steps can take as we learn to pray.

Prayer: Spiritual Practices - Josh Branham

When was the last time you paused in prayer? Silent prayer helps center us on God and hear from Him. If we want to hear from God, we need to pause long enough to listen. Teaching text: 1 Samuel 3

When was the last time you paused in prayer? Silent prayer helps center us on God and hear from Him. If we want to hear from God, we need to pause long enough to listen. Teaching text: 1 Samuel 3

Pause: Teach Us to Pray - Josh Branham

It seems like everyone is in a hurry. According to Dallas Willard, "Hurry is the great enemy of the spiritual life." Lead Pastor Josh helps us understand that the solution isn't more time, it is learning to use what time you've been given with wisdom.  Teaching text: Mark 13:32-37, Ephesians 5:14-17

It seems like everyone is in a hurry. According to Dallas Willard, "Hurry is the great enemy of the spiritual life." Lead Pastor Josh helps us understand that the solution isn't more time, it is learning to use what time you've been given with wisdom.  Teaching text: Mark 13:32-37, Ephesians 5:14-17

Time: Spent - Josh Branham

Steven Norris

How does Christ living in you change who you are? How does who you are affect what you do? What behaviors do you need to put off or put on in your life? Listen along as lay pastor Steven Norris walks through Colossians 3:1-17. 

How does Christ living in you change who you are?  How does who you are affect what you do?  What behaviors do you need to put off or put on in your life?  Listen along as lay pastor Steven Norris walks through Colossians 3:1-17.

Colossians 3:1-17 - Steven Norris

Who does the work of ministry? Pastors? Church staff? Key volunteers? We believe that all Christians should be involved in ministry. Each person has been uniquely gifted to serve in the church. We want to help everyone find their role in helping God's Kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven. We serve not out of obligation, but out of worship. Teaching text: Romans 12:1-8

Who does the work of ministry? Pastors? Church staff? Key volunteers? We believe that all Christians should be involved in ministry. Each person has been uniquely gifted to serve in the church. We want to help everyone find their role in helping God's Kingdom come on earth as it is in heaven. We serve not out of obligation, but out of worship. Teaching text: Romans 12:1-8

Everyone Has a Job to Do: We Are - Josh Branham

Our Core Values are the "who" we are as a church. These are the things we hope come up in conversation when people talk about Hill City. In this teaching, Lead Pastor Josh walks us through five different perspectives on Jesus and how each of us come to Christ. These are helpful tools to be aware of as we share our faith with our friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors. The teaching text is John 1:35-51.

Our Core Values are the "who" we are as a church. These are the things we hope come up in conversation when people talk about Hill City. In this teaching, Lead Pastor Josh walks us through five different perspectives on Jesus and how each of us come to Christ. These are helpful tools to be aware of as we share our faith with our friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors. The teaching text is John 1:35-51.

Making Jesus Known in the Neighborhood: We Are - Josh Branham

It’s easy to praise God when things are good, but what about when things are bad? How can we praise God when we don’t feel like it? If you can’t see a reason to rejoice in the Lord—keep looking. Teaching text: Philippians 4:4-9

It’s easy to praise God when things are good, but what about when things are bad? How can we praise God when we don’t feel like it? If you can’t see a reason to rejoice in the Lord—keep looking. Teaching text: Philippians 4:4-9

Rejoice: Teach Us to Pray - Josh Branham

What does the Bible say about sexuality? What if I struggle with sexual immorality? How should the church treat people in the gay community? 

What does the Bible say about sexuality?  What if I struggle with sexual immorality?  How should the church treat people in the gay community?

Sexuality: Why God? - Josh Branham

Who is Christ to you? How big is your Christ? Is your Christ big enough to handle your worries, anxieties, fears, doubts, questions, suffering, and struggles?

Who is Christ to you? How big is your Christ? Is your Christ big enough to handle your worries, anxieties, fears, doubts, questions, suffering, and struggles?

Colossians 1:15–23 - Jake Wright

As American's we live our lives beyond our limits. In our money, time, and energy we are almost completely spent. Yet the way of Jesus shows us a life giving alternative. Jesus teaches a life of margin. In week 1, Family Pastor Andrew examines how we can learn to round down on spending so that we can round up on being generous to God. Teaching text: Luke 12:13-21

As American's we live our lives beyond our limits. In our money, time, and energy we are almost completely spent. Yet the way of Jesus shows us a life giving alternative. Jesus teaches a life of margin. In week 1, Family Pastor Andrew examines how we can learn to round down on spending so that we can round up on being generous to God. Teaching text: Luke 12:13-21

Money: Spent - Andrew Branham

Sometimes we become so familiar with the Christmas story that we forget to look closely. Pastor Josh takes a close look at the birth of another baby in the Christmas story—John the Baptist. In this teaching you will learn principles drawn out of the birth story of John that will help you share the gospel with others. Because at the heart of it, the Christmas story is a story of good news. Teaching text: Luke 1

Sometimes we become so familiar with the Christmas story that we forget to look closely. Pastor Josh takes a close look at the birth of another baby in the Christmas story—John the Baptist. In this teaching you will learn principles drawn out of the birth story of John that will help you share the gospel with others. Because at the heart of it, the Christmas story is a story of good news. Teaching text: Luke 1

John the Baptist: Christmas - Josh Branham

Spiritual Practices are the things we do in our lives to connect with God every day so that we can follow Jesus with everything. In the first week of the series, Pastor Josh explains what fasting is, why most of us don't do it, and how fasting can help shape your desires around God and His Kingdom. This message comes just in time for the beginning of Lent.

Spiritual Practices are the things we do in our lives to connect with God every day so that we can follow Jesus with everything. In the first week of the series, Pastor Josh explains what fasting is, why most of us don't do it, and how fasting can help shape your desires around God and His Kingdom. This message comes just in time for the beginning of Lent.

Fasting: Spiritual Practices - Josh Branham

Many of us know that reading the Bible is a good thing to do, but we don't do it. At Hill City we believe that interacting with God's Word in your everyday life is an essential part of your discipleship. What goes into your life determines what comes out. Pastor Josh shares from Psalm 1 on how to read the Bible to encounter God's presence, not just to gain information.

Many of us know that reading the Bible is a good thing to do, but we don't do it. At Hill City we believe that interacting with God's Word in your everyday life is an essential part of your discipleship. What goes into your life determines what comes out. Pastor Josh shares from Psalm 1 on how to read the Bible to encounter God's presence, not just to gain information.

Bible Engagement: We Are - Josh Branham

What does it mean to truly worship Jesus? How can you live a life free from self-made religion and be empowered by the gospel in every aspect of your life? 

What does it mean to truly worship Jesus? How can you live a life free from self-made religion and be empowered by the gospel in every aspect of your life?

Colossians 2:16-23 - Josh Branham

Conflict is difficult. The church is no exception to this. Jesus calls us not to attack in a fight and not to escape conflicts, but to be peacemakers. This week we learn how to handle conflict in the way of Jesus.  Teaching text: Matthew 5:9, 23-26, 18:15-17

Conflict is difficult. The church is no exception to this. Jesus calls us not to attack in a fight and not to escape conflicts, but to be peacemakers. This week we learn how to handle conflict in the way of Jesus.  Teaching text: Matthew 5:9, 23-26, 18:15-17

Conflict: Life Together - Josh Branham

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How our mind explains things:[topic-start]
“The way that the mind works, very frequently, is that we start from a decision, or we start from a belief, and then the stories that explain it come to our mind. Conclusions come first, and rationalizations come later.”[topic-end]
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"The real cause of your belief in a political position, the real causes are rooted in your personal history. They’re rooted in who are the people that you trusted and what they seemed to believe in, and it has very little to do with the reasons that come to your mind, why your position is correct and the position of the other side is nonsensical."[topic-end]
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Nobel prize winning psychologist and economist who helped created the field of behavioural economics.

The Nobel Prize-winning psychologist on why we think and act the way we do — and why facts matter less than we think in forming our beliefs.
With his book Thinking, Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahneman emerged as one of the most intriguing voices on the complexity of human thought and behavior. He is a psychologist who won the Nobel Prize in economics for helping to create the field of behavioral economics — and is a self-described “constant worrier.” It’s fun, helpful, and more than a little unnerving to apply his insights into why we think and act the way we do in this moment of social and political tumult.
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Daniel Kahneman — Why We Contradict Ourselves and Confound Each Other

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“... we were hand squeezing his ventilator as we ran out of oxygen" and when we finally found the physician to get more oxygen, he said "We don't have any oxygen left, you're going to have to let him go"[topic-end]
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An investigative journalist who won the Pulitzer Prize for her coverage of Memorial Hospital (the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina).

Sheri Fink on the tragedy of being forced to choose who's life to save

When people are dying and you can only save some, how do you choose? Maybe you save the youngest. Or the sickest. Maybe you even just put all the names in a hat and pick at random. Would your answer change if a sick person was standing right in front of you? In this episode, we follow New York Times reporter Sheri Fink as she searches for the answer. In a warzone, a hurricane, a church basement, and an earthquake, the question remains the same. What happens, what should happen, when humans are forced to play god? Produced by Simon Adler and Annie McEwen. Reported by Sheri Fink.  In the book that inspired this episode you can find more about what transpired at Memorial Hospital during Hurricane Katrina, Sheri Fink’s exhaustively reported Five Days at Memorial You can find more about the work going on in Maryland at: www.nytimes.com/triage Very special thanks to Lilly Sullivan.  Special thanks also to: Pat Walters and Jim McCutcheon and Todd Menesses from WWL in New Orleans, the researchers for the allocation of scarce resources project in Maryland - Dr. Lee Daugherty Biddison from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Howie Gwon from the Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Emergency Management, Alan Regenberg of the Berman Institute of Bioethics and Dr. Eric Toner of the UPMC Center for Health Security.  Support Radiolab by becoming a member today at Radiolab.org/donate.    

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When people are dying and you can only save some, how do you choose? Maybe you save the youngest. Or the sickest. Maybe you even just put all the names in a hat and pick at random. Would your answer change if a sick person was standing right in front of you? In this episode, we follow New York Times reporter Sheri Fink as she searches for the answer. In a warzone, a hurricane, a church basement, and an earthquake, the question remains the same. What happens, what should happen, when humans are forced to play god? Produced by Simon Adler and Annie McEwen. Reported by Sheri Fink.  In the book that inspired this episode you can find more about what transpired at Memorial Hospital during Hurricane Katrina, <a href="http://www.sherifink.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sheri Fink’s</a> exhaustively reported <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Five-Days-Memorial-Storm-Ravaged-Hospital/dp/0307718972/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1471783956&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=five+days+at+memorial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Five Days at Memorial</a> You can find more about the work going on in Maryland at: <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/triage" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nytimes.com/triage</a> Very special thanks to Lilly Sullivan.  Special thanks also to: Pat Walters and Jim McCutcheon and Todd Menesses from WWL in New Orleans, the researchers for the allocation of scarce resources project in Maryland - Dr. Lee Daugherty Biddison from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Howie Gwon from the Johns Hopkins Medicine Office of Emergency Management, Alan Regenberg of the Berman Institute of Bioethics and Dr. Eric Toner of the UPMC Center for Health Security. Support Radiolab by becoming a member today at <a href="https://pledge3.wnyc.org/donate/radiolab-it/onestep/?utm_source=wnyc&amp;utm_medium=radiolab-redirect&amp;utm_campaign=pledge&amp;utm_content=show-notes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radiolab.org/donate</a>.

Playing God


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When Axton Betz-Hamilton was 11 years old, her parents' identities were stolen. At that time, in the early 90s, consumer protection services for identity theft victims were basically non-existent. So the family dealt with the consequences as best they could. But then when Axton got to college, she realized that her identity had been stolen as well. Her credit score was in the lowest 2%.  As she was working to restore her credit, she inadvertently discovered who had stolen the family's identity. It would change everything forever.   View the photograph Axton describes here.   Criminal is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show: iTunes.com/CriminalShow. Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Sign up for our newsletter, The Accomplice. If you'd like to introduce friends or family members to podcasts, we created a How to Listen guide based on frequently asked questions. Artwork by Julienne Alexander.

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When Axton Betz-Hamilton was 11 years old, her parents' identities were stolen. At that time, in the early 90s, consumer protection services for identity theft victims were basically non-existent. So the family dealt with the consequences as best they could. But then when Axton got to college, she realized that her identity had been stolen as well. Her credit score was in the lowest 2%.  As she was working to restore her credit, she inadvertently discovered who had stolen the family's identity. It would change everything forever.   View the photograph Axton describes <a href="http://thisiscriminal.com/episode-51-money-tree-8-23-2016/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.   <a href="https://thisiscriminal.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Criminal</a> is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show: <a href="http://thisiscriminal.us13.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=25658e45f07309154fbf5f23f&amp;id=222e220f7c&amp;e=08e90c50c7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes.com/CriminalShow.</a> Say hello on <a href="https://twitter.com/CriminalShow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThisIsCriminal/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/criminal_podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Sign up for our newsletter, <a href="http://thisiscriminal.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=25658e45f07309154fbf5f23f&amp;id=a7d08cb6bd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Accomplice.</a> If you'd like to introduce friends or family members to podcasts, we created a <a href="http://www.thisiscriminal.com/about#howToListen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Listen guide</a> based on frequently asked questions. Artwork by <a href="http://www.yssrs.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Julienne Alexander</a>.

Episode 51: Money Tree

[Part 3 of 3] You may think you know the story, but do you… This is the chilling conclusion to Jonestown. Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host Researched and written by Milly Raso For all credits and sources please visit casefilepodcast.com/case-60-jonestown-part-3

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[Part 3 of 3] You may think you know the story, but do you… This is the chilling conclusion to Jonestown. Episode narrated by the <a href="https://twitter.com/casefilehost" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anonymous Host</a> Researched and written by Milly Raso For all credits and sources please visit <a href="http://casefilepodcast.com/case-60-jonestown-part-3/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://casefilepodcast.com/case-60-jonestown-part-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">casefilepodcast.com/case-60-jonestown-part-3</a>

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