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Conversation with Conservative Pastor Joel Hunter, Spiritual Advisor to President Obama

I have interviewed many people over the years, but I don’t think any of those conversations has ever been as timely and important as this one with Pastor Joel Hunter, a theologically conservative Christian who for eight years was a spiritual advisor to the theologically liberal President Barack Obama. Now retired from full time pastoring, the former senior pastor of “Northland, A Church Distributed,” in Central Florida, stays as busy as ever building bridges and coalitions to help people who are in vulnerable communities….

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Community Bail Funds: How Some Say They Help Level 'Unbelievably Unfair' Justice System

ORLANDO, Fla. — As protests around the country spark a bigger conversation about criminal justice reform, community bail funds, which help people accused of low-level, non-violent crimes pay their way out of jail before trial, are seeing a huge boost in donations. Channel 9 investigative reporter Karla Ray learned that’s true for a community bail fund started…

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Clergy: Urgency in Pandemic Response Can Apply to Addressing Climate Change

The global response to the coronavirus pandemic provides a lesson for humanity on the importance of unifying in response to worldwide crises, including climate change, Catholic and evangelical clergy agreed during an online discussion. Panelists: Rev. Dr. Joel C. Hunter, former pastor Northland, A Church Distributed, Chairman Community Resource Network;…

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A Discussion Regarding Moral And Ethical Approaches To Gun Concerns And Gun Safety In The Time Of COVID-19

A great discussion regarding moral and ethical approaches to gun concerns and gun safety in the time of COVID-19, when there is an increase in gun sales, domestic violence, suicide, as well as the need for safe gun storage while kids are sequestered in the home during the pandemic. Hosted by Rev. Rob Schenck of The Dietrich Bonhoeffer Institute with panelists…

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An Interview with Dr. Joel C. Hunter

Jim Davis, the Teaching Pastor at Orlando Grace Church and Dr. Justin Holcomb, an Episcopal priest who teaches theology and apologetics at both Gordon Conwell and Reformed Theological Seminaries co-host the new Orlando-centric podcast "As In HVN". They interviewed Dr. Joel C. Hunter…

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After Christianity Today editorial, let’s change focus from ourselves to others

The recent editorial from a long respected magazine, Christianity Today, called for the removal of President Trump from office and touched off an especially fierce firestorm in Evangelical circles. It has provoked the usual “for Trump” and “against Trump” responses, and set off a new round of labeling any opposition as “radical.” There is another, more constructive, response that could be developed…

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The Life Of Joel Hunter (Part 2)

Through this second interview with TV 45’s Barbara Beck, find out why, where, and how Joel Hunter has continually invested in the lives of others and learn what he’s doing currently and his hopes for the future. Click here to watch part 2 of The Life Of Joel Hunter.

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The Life Of Joel Hunter (Part 1)

Through this interview with TV 45’s Barbara Beck, find out why this man is so beloved by so many in Orlando and beyond. From his single-mom upbringing, meeting his wife, Becky, and the great tragedies of his life to being …

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