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http://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2010/05/Arivaca-Boys-Ranch-3.mp3Podcast: Download (Duration: 2:01 — 948.2KB)The Bible’s parable of the prodigal son shares the story of a wayward son that comes home to a father,…

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http://americancountryside.com/wp-content/gems/2010/05/Chuck-Scott-2.mp3Podcast: Download (Duration: 2:03 — 960.0KB)There have long been tensions between the U.S. and the middle east, but Chuck Scott believes today’s challenges stem from…

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