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A Podcast By Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk

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BHoP#267 Paradigms: The Transcontinental Railroad

July 1, 2024 ·

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the Transcontinental Railroad, its effects on transportation and communication, how the American Civil War factored into its creation, the people who laid it down, the scandals and corruption involved, and how cooperation between government and corporations enabled it.

Many thanks to our sponsors – Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook)

Dr Koontz – Redeemer Lutheran Church

Pr. Willie Grills – Zion Lutheran Church

BHoP#043 Control of Gun Culture with Willie Grills Part 1

June 4, 2021 ·

Special guest Willie Grills joins Dr Koontz and Rev Fisk to tell us about the history of gun culture, starting with stories from the wild west and pro-gun control lawmen icons of the times.

Pastor Willie Grills – Word Fitly Spoken

Dr Koontz – Agrarian, Egghead –  Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne
Rev Fisk – Author, Fanatic – St Paul Rockford

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