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The weekly teaching of Ashworth Church in West Des Moines, Iowa featuring pastors Brent Clark, Amy Becker, and Steve Rogers. Ashworth exists to connect families to Jesus, one another and our community. https://ashworth.church
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Learn all about investing in real estate in Des Moines, Iowa with a combination of real estate financial planning and modeling with numbers specific to Des Moines plus syndicated, more generalized recordings of live and pre-recorded real estate investing classes (not all specific to Des Moines).
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Court case overview Cover art photo provided by rob walsh on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@robertwalsh0
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Rare Fair: Behind the scenes at the Iowa State Fair like you've never heard before.
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An evening of live storytelling, the Des Moines Storytellers Project features community members coached by Des Moines Register journalists taking the mic to tell true, first-person stories. We believe everyone HAS a story and everyone CAN tell that story. Learn more at DesMoinesRegister.com/Storytellers.
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Des Moines and Dragons is a monthly podcast that features the city of Des Moines best and newest artists playing a variety of Tabletop Roleplaying Games. Each show's episode will be a continuation on the episode before until each game comes to a natural conclusion. We’ll do our best to stick to the rules as written, but occasionally our Game Master will adjust things as the scene requires.
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Hope’s Young Adult Ministry, REVIVE, serves the young adult population of the Des Moines area. REVIVE is so much more than a weekly worship gathering. At REVIVE we connect with people through music, God's Word, community and serving others together. We are a welcoming, relevant, passionate, and Spirit-led community, focused on developing followers of Jesus. All young adults in their 20 & 30s are welcome!
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The Business Record has been serving the Central Iowa business community for over 35 years. Our mission: helping business do business better.
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Gospel Assembly Church is a pentecostal, non-denominational church located in the beautiful community of Urbandale, IA. This church strives to fulfill the call of God and influences lives world-wide through its various outreach ministries.
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If you are looking to buy or sell a home, get all the information and the latest updates, tips, and tricks from Betsy Sarcone- your professional Greater Des Moines Area Real Estate Agent.
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We believe that it's no accident that you're at this podcast. In fact, we've been praying for you! To find out more about Lutheran Church of Hope, please look through our history, our values and mission, feel free to visit us at lutheranchurchofhope.org.
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Tenant screeing... an important, but often overlooked skill. If you're going to manage properties yourself in Des Moines, you're going to need to know how to screen tenants. This class is Module 4 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: What are the 5 steps in the property management process? W…
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Conflict is bound to happen, and how we deal with it matters. Listen as Pastor Brent shares what reconciliation can look like when we approach conflict with humility, love, vulnerability, and honesty. God doesn’t just want us to be reconciled with Himself; He also longs for reconciliation among His people.…
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Pastor Darrick discusses how to stay connected with others despite the things that try to divide us.Af Darrick Young
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Secrets to Marketing to Find Tenants
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If you're going to manage properties yourself in Des Moines, you're going to need to know how to do the marketing to find tenants. This class is Module 3 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The 6 “Property Management Mastery” modules included with this course. How to change your thinking ab…
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It’s not easy to press into relationships. Whether people have hurt us or we just don’t have the energy or courage to find a healthy community, many of us find ourselves lonely. Listen as Pastor Amy shares how to build healthy relationships by leaning into vulnerability and even awkwardness! Here, we don’t just find community; we find Jesus.…
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Having a solid understanding of historical market stats is important for investing in real estate in Des Moines. This class is Module 2 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: Should you try to “time the market” using data to increase profitability? How much are properties selling for? Do prope…
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How do you know yourself? It’s a question that has many different answers, but perhaps it begins with knowing who you are in Christ: a child of divine love. Listen as Pastor Brent guides us in exploring both false and true identities, ultimately helping us know ourselves more deeply so we can know God more deeply.…
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Secrets of the 7 Ways to Invest in Real Estate
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Having a deep understanding of the 7 key real estate investing strategies is critically important for your success as a real estate investor in Des Moines. This class is Module 1 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include: The 7 ways to invest in real estate… plus 2 more bonus strategies that we do…
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As we learn what it means to pursue full mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health, we decided to ask a few experts in the mental health field, Anna Keppen and Matthew Becker, to share their knowledge and experiences with us. How can we take steps towards wholeness? How can we support the people around us as we pursue emotionally healthy sp…
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Warning - Risks of Missed Inspection Issues When Investing in Real Estate
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There's a risk to just about everything in life... including investing in real estate. One risk that some real estate investors fear is the risk of buying a property having missed important, expensive issues with the property during the inspection period. In this class, James will discuss the risk of investing in real estate and specficially the ri…
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To know God, we also have to know ourselves. Pastor Brent kicks off a new series that highlights the significance of honest, authentic relationships—the ones we have with ourselves, with others, with our community, and with God. As we learn more about who we are, we also learn more about who God is.Af Brent Clark
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How Return on Investment Changes Based on How You Pay PMI
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If you're going to put less than 20% down when buying a property, the lender is likely to require that you pay private mortgage insurance (PMI) to protect them in case you default on the loan. This usually applies to Nomads™, house hackers, and investors putting 15% down to acquire non-owner-occupant properties. There are 3 ways to pay PMI: Monthly…
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Celebration is a spiritual discipline. We have the opportunity to celebrate God’s goodness, even in the midst of life’s difficulties. Follow along as Pastor Amy, Pastor Brent, and our worship team share what true joy looks like in this final message of our sermon series.Af Brent Clark, Amy Becker
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Warning - Risks of Interest Rates Rising When Investing in Real Estate
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There's a risk to just about everything in life... including investing in real estate. One risk that some real estate investors fear is that rising mortgage interest rates will: Increase their mortgage payment and therefore hurt cash flow, or The rising mortgage interest rates will lower affordability and demand for properties, and therefore the va…
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Where am I? Where is God? Why am I here? We find honest emotions, thoughts, and prayers from the authors of the Psalms. In Psalms 42 and 43, the practice of lament takes center stage. Listen as Pastor Brent explores the importance of lament and grief in our walks with Jesus.Af Brent Clark
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Warning - Risks of Tenants Trashing Properties When Investing in Real Estate
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In this special class about the dangers, risks and warnings of investing in real estate: The #1 fear that keeps potential landlords and new real estate investors up at night! Expert insights on why this fear is more common among inexperienced landlords and investors in challenging real estate markets. Real-life horror stories of tenants causing sig…
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Psalm 58 brings out a lot of challenging emotions. Vengeance. Anger. Desperation. How should we approach a passage of Scripture so unlike the kind and compassionate Jesus we cling to? Pastor Brent explores how Christ-followers can deal with complex emotions like anger, ultimately inviting us to pray honestly and trust God to deal with injustice.…
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How to Analyze an All-Cash Rental Property Purchase
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Interested in learning how to analyze deals using The World's Greatest Real Estate Deal Analysis Spreadsheet™? Specifically, do you need to know how to analyze a deal purchased with an interest-only loan? In this special deal analysis, you will: Discover the secret strategy for analyzing the purchase of a rental property with an interest-only loan …
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God reveals Himself through His Word. However, God’s Word isn’t just meant to be studied. It’s meant to be a way of life that draws us closer in heart and mind to King Jesus. Pastor Brent takes a look at Psalm 119, which describes the beauty of God’s precepts and ultimately leads us to Jesus—the Word made flesh.…
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Haunted Houses or Hidden Treasures? Decoding Stigmatized Real Estate
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Life has risks. Investing adds new risks. Investing in real estate adds new risks specific to real estate investing. One risk that is unique to real estate investing is the risk of buying a stigmatized property or having a property become stigmatized while you own it. In this class, James will: Uncover hidden gems in the real estate market and turn…
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What would a world marked by real justice and righteousness look like? That was the author of Psalm 72’s prayer for their king. Pastor Amy explores the beautiful world described in this passage, as well as the only King who is making it come to fruition.Af Amy Becker
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Real Estate Investing Through Massive Foreclosure Periods
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Real Estate Investing Through Massive Foreclosure Periods Join us for an exclusive episode of the REFP podcast, focusing on "Real Estate Investing Through Massive Foreclosure Periods." In this enlightening episode, you'll dive into the following insights: Discover the secret to making money during economic downturns, a strategy that can set you apa…
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It’s easy to forget just how majestic and big God is. However, with just one look at His creation—from day-old infants to ducks to the ocean—we are reminded of the wonder of God as well as the vulnerability of humanity.Af Steve Rogers
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Deal Alchemy™ - Debt Paydown to Cash Flow
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Deal Alchemy™ - Debt Paydown to Cash Flow Join us for an exciting and enlightening class with James Orr as he delves into the fascinating world of Deal Alchemy™. In this class, listeners will discover a surprisingly powerful strategy that has the potential to drastically improve cash flow on rental properties. Whether you're considering buying a ne…
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God has invited us to join Him in the work of this world, but are we allowing Him to join us in the work of our life? Pastor Brent takes a look at Psalm 127, encouraging us to partner with God in all that we do. As we allow ourselves to partner with God, we start focusing less on doing the “right things” and more on being the “right people” that fo…
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Tax Deductibility of PMI Payments Are you an owner-occupant puzzled by the ever-changing rules around PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) deductibility? Or perhaps an ambitious real estate investor, hungry to maximize your deductions and supercharge your profits? Then this class is your golden ticket to the world of tax wisdom! Join us for an exhilara…
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Nahum: God’s Wrath and Love Revealed
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Pastor Darrick uses the book of Nahum as a back drop to discuss the doctrine of Hell as well as the mercy of the gospel.Af Darrick Young
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Psalm 139 is a beautiful reminder of God’s nearness in both the joys and difficulties of life. Pastor Brent and Amy explore this famous passage, revealing what it means to be fully known by a good God.Af Brent Clark, Amy Becker
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Functional Obsolescence Unveiled: The Silent Value Killer in Real Estate Investments—and How to Defeat It!
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Functional Obsolescence Unveiled: The Silent Value Killer in Real Estate Investments—and How to Defeat It! There's a often overlooked risk of investing in reale state: obsolescence. Whether we're focused on properties that are or will become functionally obsolete or drift directly into economic or physical obsolescence... these are real-world risks…
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Ryan Weldon continues Journey’s “Summer in the Minors” series by speaking on the book of Micah. Micah prophesied judgement on the Israelites for their hypocrisy and urged them to seek justice, love mercy, and walk humbly. Ryan helps explain to us what that call means.Af Ryan Weldon
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Stories are important, especially when it comes to remembering God’s work in our lives. Although we are quick to forget all God has done, psalms like Psalm 78 demonstrate the importance of sharing one’s story. This particular psalm tells a story of God’s people and His relationship with them, reminding the author of the passage and its readers of G…
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How to Analyze an All-Cash Rental Property Purchase
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How to Analyze an All-Cash Rental Property Purchase Deal analysis is important. Learning how to analyze deals is a critical skill for all real estate investors, whether you're financing 100% of the purchase or buying a property without a loan at all and paying all cash. In this class, we will look at how deal analysis changes when you plan to buy a…
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Phillip Sitter: I found peace in wartime visiting dear friend in Ukraine
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How Des Moines Register reporter Phillip Sitter found himself in Ukraine in the midst of Russia's war to celebrate a friend's birthday. This story was first told during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Travel" on June 18, 2024, at Hoyt Sherman Place. The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it. D…
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Diane Kolmer: How a trip to Paris helped me heal from an eating disorder, find new purpose
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The doctor told Diane Kolmer she needed to take a break from her job to relearn to eat and live. A trip to Paris helped change her perspective. This story was first told during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Travel" on June 18, 2024, at Hoyt Sherman Place. The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can te…
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Kory May: I forgot an essential item on vacation and learned an uncomfortable lesson
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Kory May found racial profiling didn't stop at the Canadian border. This story was first told during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Travel" on June 18, 2024, at Hoyt Sherman Place. The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it. Des Moines Storytellers Project events are filled with neighbors and …
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John Sorrell: How I found myself in the middle of a Turkish coup
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John Sorrell landed in Turkey quite literally in the middle of a coup. How he leaned on curiosity to make it home safely. This story was first told during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Travel" on June 18, 2024, at Hoyt Sherman Place. The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it. Des Moines Stor…
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Nicole Schrader: How this Iowan learned to make friends with her fear on vacation and in life
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Nicole Schrader overcame vacation paralysis to find something meaningful. Now she embraces that fear to live a full life. This story was first told during the Des Moines Storytellers Project's "Travel" on June 18, 2024, at Hoyt Sherman Place. The Des Moines Storytellers Project believes everyone has a story and everyone can tell it. Des Moines Stor…
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Pastor David Wanat speaks on the story of Jonah and the conflict Jonah felt being God’s messenger to Nineveh. Pastor David helps us see the beauty in God’s compassion while challenging us to accept God’s desire to save all people, whether we like them or not.Af David Wanat
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You Can’t Always Get What You Want
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Why do bad things happen to good people, and why do good things tend to happen to bad people? It’s a fair question that the author of Psalm 73 considers in an authentic way. When we meet with God, however, He often gives us a new perspective on the circumstances of our lives, revealing who we are, who God is, and what it actually means to be prospe…
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How Return on Investment Changes Based on Credit Score With PMI
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How Return on Investment Changes Based on Credit Score With PMI Does your credit score really matter when you're buying rental properties? Sure, your credit score impacts the mortgage interest rate you can get with traditional mortgages. And yes, your credit score affects how much private mortgage insurance (PMI) will cost. Your credit score can al…
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We spend most of our day looking down, distracting ourselves with technology and the things of life that ultimately don’t satisfy us. Psalm 121 encourages us to lift our eyes to the Lord, the One who watches over us by day and by night. Listen as Pastor Steve explores this psalm and encourages us to look to Jesus!…
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Amos: A Voice of Justice and Righteousness
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Rob Leitheiser speaks about Amos’ message of judgment for Israel’s religious hypocrisy.Af Rob Leitheiser
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Is It Better to Buy Rentals with 25% Down or All Cash After Buying an Owner-Occupant?
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So, are you stressing out over higher mortgage interest rates and properties not cash flowing as well as they used to, or in some markets, not having positive cash flow at all... even with 25% down? What's a real estate investor seeking financial independence to do? In this class, we will compare two strategies. In both strategies, you first buy an…
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In Psalm 51, we find King David in a difficult season of life. He’s made mistakes, and he has regrets. Pastor Amy explores what he wrote in response to his sin, finding that God can forgive what seems unforgivable.Af Amy Becker
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The Impact of Buying Properties at a 5% Discount When Nomading™
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So, you're considering Nomading™. Excellent! But as you dig into the details, you may wonder what the impact would be if you chose to buy a more desirable, higher quality, but maybe less optimal property at full price (without a discount), versus focusing on finding a slightly less desirable, slightly lower quality, but slightly more optimized rent…
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Pastor Darrick discusses the prophecies found in the book of Joel.Af Darrick Young
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What does one of the most popular Psalms in Scripture tell us about God’s presence? Listen to guest preacher Mike Harder share about the Good Shepherd described in Psalm 23.Af Mike Harder
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Deal Alchemy™ - Black Box Cash Flow
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Deal Alchemy™ - Black Box Cash Flow Deal Alchemy™ is all about manipulating returns to get the returns you desire most. One variation of Deal Alchemy™ has you think about your rental property investment as a black box. You put money into the black box, some magical things happen over the next few years and out pops profit which you can spend like c…
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Darrick kicks off Journey’s summer series, “Summer in the Minors” by preaching on the first three chapters of Hosea.Af Darrick Young
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The book of Psalms teaches us how to walk with God in a broken world. As we explore this beautiful book of Scripture throughout the summer, Pastor Brent begins by looking at Psalm 1. Here, we ask ourselves what consumes our minds, hearts, and actions. Whatever shapes your thinking shapes your life and walk with God.…
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