Here and Now

Courageous Leadership & Fighting Injustice with Mauri Friestleben - The Here & Now Podcast Oct 09, 2020

Mauri Friestleben is a leader's leader. As the principal of North Community High School in Minneapolis, she has been reacting to the racial and social injustices that so many in the city of Minneapolis are experiencing. You guys, Mauri is standing up...TO EVERYBODY!
Her fight for justice has been directed at elected officials, the police, the citizens, the schools and more. No matter the audience the focus remains the same, to better the community of Minneapolis.
Check out part one of our conversation with Principal Mauri Friestleben on the Here & Now Podcast presented by Cultivated CBD...

Matt Dumba & Eradicating Racism is Hockey - The Here & Now Podcast Sep 02, 2020

Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba has been very vocal of late advocating for social justice in our world and pushing to eradicate racism in the game of hockey. Sharing stories from his youth, the impact of the Hockey Diversity Alliance and his role in promoting "Black Lives Matter" on the NHL platform, Matt has paved the way for his peers and those looking up to him.

MN Freedom Fighters Leading The Way - The Here & Now Podcast Aug 21, 2020

Jamil Jackson is a member and one of the founders of the Minnesota Freedom Fighters, an elite security unit dedicated to protect the citizens and businesses of the Minneapolis urban areas. Our objective is not to be the police, but the bridge to link the police and the community together.

Using your platform for good with former Vikings FB Jerome Felton Aug 06, 2020

Former Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl fullback Jerome Felton joins from Atlanta to discuss some of the social unrest in our world and how athletes can use their platform for good.

Love Them First with Principal Mauri Friestleben - The Here & Now Podcast Jul 21, 2020

Principal Mauri Friestleben is the principal of North High School in Minneapolis. Prior to this school year, her first year at North, she spent 10 years at Lucy Laney Elementary in North Minneapolis. Her time there, her efforts and her radical approach to loving kids first is the focal point of a documentary film titled "Love Them First: Lessons From Lucy Laney Elementary. She is a real life superhero and the impact that she is having on young kids in our city is priceless.

Uncomfortable Conversations on Race with Timberwolves Chaplain Matt Moberg Jul 07, 2020

Timberwolves Chaplain and local pastor Matt Moberg is encouraging us all to have uncomfortable conversations on race. Pushing for systemic transformation, Matt is helping to lead the way in our community and is doing so by calling a spade a spade in the battle against White Supremacy.
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Minnesota's History of Slavery, feat Dr. Christopher P. Lehman - A Here & Now Podcast Jun 30, 2020

On the first episode of the "Here & Now" mini-series author and professor Dr. Chrstopher P. Lehman joins to discuss his book "Slavery's Reach: Southern Slaveholders in the North Star State".
Learn how slavery in the state of Minnesota helped to form many of the communities we take for granted today.

Introducing the "Here & Now" podcast miniseries - The Here on Earth Podcast Jun 29, 2020

Today we introduce to you a new miniseries that we'll be launching as part of the Here on Earth podcast entitled "Here and Now". This miniseries will consist of conversations about race and racial equality. It's my belief that The Church should be leading these conversations and understanding that my experience and knowledge of racial injustice was inadequate, I'm embarking on a journey to learn and a journey to listen. I'm really looking forward to sharing that journey with you and hopefully teaching us all a thing or two about our world and how we can fight for and support racial equality.

JE2US, a novel... - Author Terrry Esau joins the Here on Earth Podcast May 06, 2020

He comes from the world of corporate America but dove headfirst into the world of Non-Profit and Writing. Multiple books and a successful non-profit organization later, Terry Esau is embarking on what could be one of his most meaningful works, "JE2US, a novel".
Learn more about today's guest at the following websites:
https://www.je2us.com/
https://fb4k.org/

Jesus Saves, Literally... - Tyler Moon on The Here on Earth Podcast Nov 20, 2019

In a recorded conversation from the "Overtime w/Carly Zucker" podcast The FAN's Carly Zucker and special guest co-host, AJ Mansour, are joined by Twin Cities' own, Tyler Moon. Tyler shares his incredible story of faith after suffering a cardiac arrest at the age of 25 during the TC 10 Mile, and surviving, all thanks to divine intervention.

No Longer a Slave To Fear - Vikings P Britton Colquitt, The Here on Earth Podcast Nov 06, 2019

Minnesota Vikings punter Britton Colquitt shares his testimony and his story from Knoxville, Tennessee all the way to the NFL...with a few bumps in the road along the way. But ultimately, God opened his eyes and taught him that he no longer has to be a slave to fear.
It's the Here on Earth Podcast!

Worth The Cost with Principal Mauri Friestleben - The Here On Earth Podcast Oct 21, 2019

Principal Mauri Friestleben is the principal of North High School in Minneapolis. Prior to this school year, her first year at North, she spent 10 years at Lucy Laney Elementary in North Minneapolis. Her time there, her efforts and her radical approach to loving kids first is the focal point of a documentary film titled "Love Them First: Lessons From Lucy Laney Elementary. She is a real life superhero and the impact that she is having on young kids in our city is priceless.

SEASON TWO IS COMING! - The Here On Earth Podcast Oct 10, 2019

Stepping out in faith with Super Bowl Champion Ben Utecht - The Here on Earth Podcast Aug 05, 2019

Ben Utecht is a former MN Golden Gopher star and he's a former Super Bowl Champion, but now his mission is to launch and be a part in the world's next male super group. Out of that conversation and lots of prayer came "reBORN the Group" and on this episode of the Here On Earth podcast Ben shares the vision and the story behind reBORN.

Saying Goodbye to Tyus Jones - The Here On Earth Podcast Jul 11, 2019

Minnesota basketball legend and former Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Tyus Jones is headed to the Memphis Grizzlies on an amazing new contract that he's worked incredibly hard to earn. While we're happy for him and his new opportunity, we're sad to see him go as well. Earlier this year I sat down with Tyus to talk to him about his faith and faith influences, as we send him off to his new opportunity in Memphis let's circle back and hear what Tyus has to say again on The Here on Earth Podcast!

Perseverance Through Faith w/Vikings QB Kirk Cousins - The Here on Earth Podcast Jun 05, 2019

You might think you know the story of how Kirk Cousins ended up in the NFL and with the Minnesota Vikings but what if we told you that there's more to it than meets the eye? Kirk's life has been highlighted by his desire to strive for a relationship with Jesus and through ups and downs that's where his attention has gone. He's a deep, analytical thinker and sometimes that gets the best of him, but at the end of the day it's his perseverance, his faith and his belief in the story that God is writing for him here on earth that continues to push Kirk Cousins forward.
This is his story, the story of Kirk Cousins the football player, family man and person on The Here on Earth Podcast!
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When Bad News Isn't Necessarily Bad: Carissa Carroll (Jack's Basket) - The Here on Earth Podcast May 20, 2019

What would you do if you received bad news that wasn't really bad? For "Jack's Basket" founder Carissa Carroll and her family, they took their so called bad news and turned it into a joyful blessing and a mission that has blessed the lives of more than 1,500 other family's. Over the past few years, Jack's Basket has celebrated the lives of hundreds and thousands of babies born with down syndrome. Their organization advocates for unbiased diagnosis with hospitals and celebrates the fact that all babies are fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of God.
This is their story and the story of Jack's Basket on The Here on Earth Podcast!
For more information on Jack's Basket please visit their website JacksBasket.org or check out their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/jacksbasket/.
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A Trip to Burnsville, hosted by Paul Allen - The Here On Earth Podcast May 03, 2019

The voice of the Minnesota Vikings, the host of #92Noon and the race announce from Canterbury Park Paul Allen steps into the host chair this week on the Here on Earth Podcast to interview our normal host Aj Mansour about his faith.
With the tables turned we get a look at what Aj believes, how his faith was shaped, how God impacts him daily and his hope for the next generation!
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Reaching The Lost Generation: Ben Pierce (No Longer Music) - The Here on Earth Podcast Apr 25, 2019

This week we're joined by the lead singer and guitarist for the band No Longer Music. Along with his work with the band, Ben Pierce is the Director of the Come&Live! branch of Steiger International, a ministry focused on reaching out to the lost generation & youth culture throughout the world. But here's the kicker you won't see street corner condemnation and wrath of God judgement coming from No Longer Music and the Steiger crew, instead they use art to open the door to deeper conversations about Jesus.
Their shows feature high energy rock music accompanied by smoke, fire, blood and a re-enactment of the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ...after that, that's when the conversation about Jesus' love begins.
It's the Here on Earth Podcast with Aj Mansour, presented by KFAN Radio and iHeartRadio.
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Hills & Valleys - The Here On Earth Podcast Apr 12, 2019

Music & Mighty Faith with Switchfoot's Jerome Fontamillas - The Here On Earth Podcast Mar 25, 2019

This week we're joined by a member of my all-time favorite band Switchfoot. Jerome Fontamillas plays the keyboards, guitar and bass for the band but this last year in his life has been about so much more than music. A surprise cancer diagnosis rocked his world and set a different trajectory for the band. This is his story of music and mighty faith, it's The Here on Earth Podcast.

Through The Storm... with Minnesota Twins SP Kyle Gibson - The Here on Earth Podcast Mar 18, 2019

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kyle Gibson joins the podcast this week and takes on a journey of God's faithfulness through the storms of life. It's God's grace that has carried Kyle and his family through the ups and the downs and it's that same grace that allows him to push forward!
For more writings from Kyle be sure to check out his written work up on TheIncrease.com.

Timberwolves PG Tyus Jones discusses Faith Role Models - The Here On Earth Podcast Mar 11, 2019

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard and Minnesota basketball legend Tyus Jones joins Aj Mansour on this week's "Here on Earth" podcast this week to discuss his basketball career and the Faith Role Models that have helped him along the way. It's the "Here on Earth" Podcast on the KFAN podcast network.

Pastor Drew Shepp (Substance Church) on The Dreams that God has for you... - The Here on Earth Podcast Feb 15, 2019

What happens when the dream that "you thought" God had laid out with you is no more? How do you react? How do you act towards God? Substance Church Downtown Campus Pastor Drew Shepp joins this week to share his story about the condition of the heart and following the dreams that God has for you as opposed to the dreams that you have for you.
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Team USA Gold Medalist Gigi Marvin on God's Faithfulness - The Here On Earth Podcast Feb 01, 2019

Faith has always been a part of Gigi Marvin's life but it wasn't until God brought her to her knees in 2015 and opened her eyes to a whole new perspective on His love and faithfulness. This is the story of her experience with Christ, her time spent in Morocco and the continuation of her professional hockey playing career!
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Faith Through Tragedy with Mike "Wobby" Wobschall - The Here On Earth Podcast Jan 24, 2019

Where is God in the midst of tragedy? Minnesota Vikings Senior Manager of Digital Content Mike Wobschall (Wobby) joins this week to share his family's story of following God through pain and tragedy.

Faith Filled Athletics with former MN Viking Matt Birk - The Here On Earth Podcast Jan 15, 2019

Former Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Ravens center Matt Birk is on a mission. Beginning with the lessons learned along the way, continuing with the influence and support of his wife and kids, Birk is on a mission to promote and establish a stronger presence for Faith Filled Athletics.
Having lived out his own journey and relationship with God, Birk has taken his faith our east to Harvard, off to the NFL and now back into the Catholic Schools of the Greater Twin Cities area with one focus...Loving his neighbor as God loves us.

Breaking Free From Pornography with author Scott Swanson - The Here On Earth Podcast Jan 07, 2019

For twenty years Scott Swanson battled an addiction to Pornography. It impacted every aspect of his life, his friendships, his marriage and his relationship with God. Last year, Scott broke free from this addiction and wrote a book about the journey highlighting the method that helped him grow closer to God and defeat an addiction to porn.
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Joe Delagrave - The Here on Earth Podcast Dec 17, 2018

At the age of 19, Joe Delagrave was a college football player playing on scholarship for the Winona State University Warriors. That summer a boating accident changed his life forever. The path ahead wasn't an easy one but with the support of friends and family, his spouse April and his faith in God, Joe came out on the other side with a new outlook on life.
It's The Here on Earth Podcast with Team USA's Paralympics Rugby captain Joe Delagrave.
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Brent Silkey - The Here On Earth Podcast Dec 10, 2018

He's an ironman, a fisher of men, a visionary and a man with a unique perspective on justice and love. His name is Pastor Brent Silkey. Learn more about his journey and his work with "30 For Freedom" and "Chi Alpha" on this week's episode of The Here on Earth Podcast.
Learn more about Brent and his work at 30ForFreedom.org and ChiAlpha.com

Paul Allen - The Here On Earth Podcast Dec 03, 2018

You may know him as the announcer for Canterbury Park, maybe you hear him 9-Noon on KFAN Radio, or maybe he's the voice of the Vikings in your world. This episode we had the opportunity to chat with Paul Allen, a brother in Christ and an amazing man who loves the Lord.
Listen as PA takes us on his faith journey; where it began, where it grew, what it's like today and where he sees it going in the future.
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Micah MacDonald - The Here On Earth Podcast Nov 28, 2018

This week we're joined on the podcast by Micah MacDonald who with his wife heads up Mac Ministries. Micah and his wife are "fighting battles consisting of depression, mental health, hopelessness and lostness by receiving hope and help through faith" and just wait until you hear his story!

Minnesota Vikings FB CJ Ham - The Here On Earth Podcast Nov 21, 2018

Minnesota Vikings fullback CJ Ham joins Aj Mansour for the first episode of the Here on Earth podcast. The pair talk about CJ's journey from Duluth Minnesota all the way to making the squad as an undrafted free agent in the NFL, they'll break down where God has impacted CJ's life, where He's leading him today and what it's like be a daddy.
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