# emphasis (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover emphasis. Page: Feed: --- ## Clerkships 101 with Professor Emily Berman _2026-06-29 · Emphasis Added_ Welcome to "Emphasis Added," a podcast by the Houston Law Review, where we delve into the world of legal issues, prominent lawyers, and the study and practice of law. In this episode, Season 7 host Tami Bankole and Season 8 host Alexis Roberts meet with Emily Berman, a Professor of Law at the University of Houston Law Center, to discuss judicial clerkships. Professor Berman shares her own… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/644674/episodes/19317377-clerkships-101-with-professor-emily-berman.mp3) ## [Called Out of Darkness, Sent Into the City | Ron Brown](https://socalteenchallenge.podbean.com/e/called-out-of-darkness-sent-into-the-city-ron-brown/) _2026-06-15 · Teen Challenge of Southern California_ God did not transform alumni just so they could have a better life. He transformed them to become kingdom servants, kingdom warriors, and living signs of His power. At the Spiritual Emphasis Alumni Luncheon, Ron Brown spoke from Psalm 71 and reminded alumni that they are “miraculous signs” to many. Their lives tell the world that God still heals broken hearts, sets captives free, delivers the… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pvwczwfcc63vfk6y/Ron_s_Alumni_Luncheon_Messageb05he.mp3) ## [When You Come Down the Mountain | Mike Conway](https://socalteenchallenge.podbean.com/e/when-you-come-down-the-mountain-mike-conway/) _2026-06-15 · Teen Challenge of Southern California_ After powerful worship, preaching, and altar moments, the question becomes simple: how do we walk this out tomorrow? Mike Conway preached from Colossians 3 and gave students a practical word for coming down the mountain and returning home with clarity. Victory is not sustained by hype, human effort, or trying harder. It is sustained by a clear vision of Christ, seated at the right hand of God, and… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wvjgdj976ianz3ec/Day_4_Session_2_Mike_Conway83s45.mp3) ## [The Power of a Testimony | Jonathan Skiles](https://socalteenchallenge.podbean.com/e/the-power-of-a-testimony-jonathan-skiles/) _2026-06-15 · Teen Challenge of Southern California_ A transformed life is one of the clearest displays of victory in Jesus. Jonathan Skiles preached from 1 John 1 and reminded students that the Christian life is not built on theory alone. It is built on what we have seen, heard, received, and experienced through the power of Jesus Christ. Our testimony becomes evidence that the gospel is still the power of God unto salvation. Jonathan connected 1… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sty4sv7w35ncejuy/Day_4_Session_1_Jonathan_Skiles6426y.mp3) ## [Palm Branches of Victory | Walter Colace](https://socalteenchallenge.podbean.com/e/palm-branches-of-victory-walter-colace/) _2026-06-15 · Teen Challenge of Southern California_ The communion table reminds us that our salvation is not based on our good works, but on the finished work of Jesus Christ. Walter Colace opened this message by leading students in the Lord’s Supper, calling them to remember that they were purchased with the blood of Jesus and given immeasurable value before God. Communion is not just a ritual. It is a reminder that Christ’s body was given, His… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7jj8msuxt29ghdhc/Day_3_Session_8_Walter_Colace7gwwx.mp3) ## [Satan Had Me Bound, But Jesus Set Me Free | Gary Wilkerson](https://socalteenchallenge.podbean.com/e/satan-had-me-bound-but-jesus-set-me-free-gary-wilkerson/) _2026-06-15 · Teen Challenge of Southern California_ Romans 8 opens with one of the most powerful declarations in Scripture: “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Gary Wilkerson preached a message about freedom from condemnation, freedom from self-effort, and freedom from the exhausting cycle of feeling “in and out” with God. Many believers wrestle with the thought that they are in the Spirit when they are doing… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/swkxznuu5emafdua/Day_3_Session_7_Gary_Wilkerson7aofk.mp3) ## [His Banner Over Me is Victory | John Burns](https://socalteenchallenge.podbean.com/e/his-banner-over-me-is-victory-john-burns/) _2026-06-15 · Teen Challenge of Southern California_ The victory God gives us does not mean we will never face a battle. It means we do not face the battle alone. John Burns preached from Exodus 17, where Israel fought the Amalekites while Moses stood on the hill with the staff of God in his hands. As long as Moses’ hands were lifted, Israel was winning. When his hands grew tired, Aaron and Hur came alongside him and held them up until the victory… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/u5vnghsqfupfn2it/Day_3_Session_5_John_Burns6hhlw.mp3) ## [Stop Tripping Over What's Behind You | Elizabeth Goodban](https://socalteenchallenge.podbean.com/e/stop-tripping-over-whats-behind-you-elizabeth-goodban/) _2026-06-15 · Teen Challenge of Southern California_ Victory begins when we stop turning back to the past and start walking forward in the truth of who God says we are. Elizabeth Goodban shared her testimony of addiction, lost identity, motherhood, brokenness, and the restoring power of Jesus. Growing up around church and hearing about Teen Challenge, she knew about God, but had to learn what it meant to truly follow Him. Through her story, she… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3zxjtrwds3x7t345/Day_3_Session_5_Elizabeth_Goodbanb9tfv.mp3) ## [Six Steps to a Victorious Life | Kevin Nickerson](https://socalteenchallenge.podbean.com/e/six-steps-to-a-victorious-life-kevin-nickerson/) _2026-06-15 · Teen Challenge of Southern California_ Victory is not just a moment we reach. It is a way of life we walk out daily in Jesus. Kevin Nickerson preached from Matthew 14 and the story of Peter walking on the water, reminding students that victory in Christ means overcoming, prevailing, and continuing forward even when the storm is still raging. The world often defines victory as winning a game, reaching a goal, or arriving at a… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5wy25xwfuwuzh4sg/Day_3_Session_4_Kevin_Nickerson7k4x0.mp3) ## [Stand Firm in the Victory | Jamal Alexander](https://socalteenchallenge.podbean.com/e/stand-firm-in-the-victory-jamal-alexander/) _2026-06-15 · Teen Challenge of Southern California_ Who you believe Jesus is will shape the rest of your life. Jamal Alexander preached from Matthew 16 and 1 Corinthians 15:57–58, calling students to move beyond borrowed faith, religious language, or simply knowing about Jesus. When Jesus asked His disciples, “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered with the revelation that changes everything: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jamal… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ju34qyjur4x4yufp/Day_3_Session_3_Jamal_Alexander6uuj9.mp3) ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0A36VVyCBrTJ) _2026-06-15 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [The Joy of a Life in Christ | Joshua Canales](https://socalteenchallenge.podbean.com/e/the-joy-of-a-life-in-christ-joshua-canales/) _2026-06-15 · Teen Challenge of Southern California_ Joy is not the absence of difficulty. It is the strength God gives us to keep walking with Him through the journey, the obstacles, and the process of becoming mature in Christ. In this message from James 1:1–4, Joshua Canales teaches on “The Joy of a Life in Christ” and reminds us that God is not wasting the season we are in. The believers James wrote to were scattered, tested, and facing trials… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/y5wf9epg7y4gyjxr/Day_3_Session_2_Joshua_Canales6lmq2.mp3) ## Law, Leadership, and Service: Inside the Life of Court of Appeals Justice Veronica Rivas-Molloy _2026-04-11 · Emphasis Added_ In the fourth episode of Season 7 of Emphasis Added , we sit down with Justice Veronica Rivas-Molloy in her chambers at the First Court of Appeals to talk about her path to the bench and the experiences that have shaped her approach to the law. She begins by reflecting on her upbringing on the El Paso–Juárez border and how growing up between cultures influenced her perspective, work ethic, and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/644674/episodes/18997873-law-leadership-and-service-inside-the-life-of-court-of-appeals-justice-veronica-rivas-molloy.mp3) ## Reproductive Rights and Constitutional Tensions: A Discussion with Professor Laura Portuondo _2026-04-11 · Emphasis Added_ In the fourth episode of Season 7 of Emphasis Added , we sit down with Professor Laura Portuondo, a constitutional law scholar whose work focuses on reproductive rights and justice, gender equality, and the First Amendment. The conversation begins with her path into the law, reflecting on her academic journey and early experiences, including her time clerking in the federal courts and how those… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/644674/episodes/18997870-reproductive-rights-and-constitutional-tensions-a-discussion-with-professor-laura-portuondo.mp3) ## Inside the Houston Undergraduate Law Review: A Conversation with the Co-Editors-in-Chief _2026-04-11 · Emphasis Added_ In the third episode of Season 7 of Emphasis Added , we sit down with Justin Schnitzer and Annfaye Sternberg, Co–Editors-in-Chief of the Houston Undergraduate Law Review (HULR), to talk about their journeys into leadership and what it’s really like running a student-led legal journal. The conversation beginswith introductions and a look into what HULR is all about, from its mission to the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/644674/episodes/18997868-inside-the-houston-undergraduate-law-review-a-conversation-with-the-co-editors-in-chief.mp3) ## The 30th Annual Frankel Lecture | COVID and the Great Retrenchment with Samuel R. Bagenstos _2026-04-11 · Emphasis Added_ eason 7, Episode 2 features the 30th Annual Frankel Lecture, “COVID and the Great Retrenchment” Our keynote Frankel Lecturer was Professor Samuel R. Bagenstos. Bagenstos is the Frank G. Millard Professor of Law and Arlene Susan Kohn Professor of Social Policy at the University of Michigan. He is a nationally recognized expert in health, labor, and social policy. His commenters were Andrew Hammond,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/644674/episodes/18997865-the-30th-annual-frankel-lecture-covid-and-the-great-retrenchment-with-samuel-r-bagenstos.mp3) ## Leading the Law Review: A Conversation with Editor-in-Chief Mikenzie Miksch _2025-11-16 · Emphasis Added_ In the first episode of Season 7 of Emphasis Added , we sit down with Board 63’s Editor-in-Chief, Mikenzie Miksch, to explore her path to the Houston Law Review and the experiences that shaped her leadership on the board. Hosts T’arie Vincent and Tami Bankole begin the conversation by discussing Mikenzie’s early background and the personal experiences that influenced her interest in the law. The… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/644674/episodes/18195859-leading-the-law-review-a-conversation-with-editor-in-chief-mikenzie-miksch.mp3) ## Why Law, Why Now? Meet the Law Students Rewriting Their Life Scripts | Law School Real Talk Series _2025-09-17 · Emphasis Added_ In the sixth episode of Season 7 of Emphasis Added, we sit down with two inspiring second-career law students—one who traded the oil & gas industry for legal briefs, and another who transitioned from military service to the study of law. They share what it's like to start over, why they chose law, and how their past experiences shape their journey through law school. Whether you're thinking about… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/644674/episodes/17857886-why-law-why-now-meet-the-law-students-rewriting-their-life-scripts-law-school-real-talk-series.mp3) ## Giving Back: Professor Alissa Gomez on the Power of Pro Bono _2025-04-24 · Emphasis Added_ In the sixth episode of Season 6 of Emphasis Added, we have an impactful conversation with Professor Alissa Gomez to explore the intersection of legal education, access to justice, and the impact of pro bono work. Professor Gomez shares her path from commercial litigation at King & Spalding to leading Houston Volunteer Lawyers and eventually joining the University of Houston Law Center. We dive… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/644674/episodes/17036555-giving-back-professor-alissa-gomez-on-the-power-of-pro-bono.mp3) ## Litigation, Leadership, and the Law: Judge Sofia Adrogué's Journey to the Bench _2025-03-27 · Emphasis Added_ In the fifth episode of Season 6 of Emphasis Added, we sit down with Judge Adrogué to discuss her journey from Argentina to the bench. Hosts Graysen Mechler and Geoffrey Okolo explore her path to law school, the role of education, and the mentors who shaped her career. Judge Adrogué reflects on the importance of hard work, seizing opportunities, and publishing her legal works. She shares insights… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/644674/episodes/16865948-litigation-leadership-and-the-law-judge-sofia-adrogue-s-journey-to-the-bench.mp3) ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5Q2RZxZQbrqh) _2025-03-27 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## The 29th Annual Frankel Lecture | Addressing Americans with Professor Richard R.W. Brooks _2025-02-10 · Emphasis Added_ The 29th Annual Frankel Lecture, sponsored by the Houston Law Review at the University of Houston Law Center, focused on how the words that we use to address and refer to others influence our civil, political, and social lives. Professor Richard R. W. Brooks delivered the keynote lecture "Addressing Americans". Brooks is the Emilie M. Bullowa Professor of Law at the New York University School of… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/644674/episodes/16591843-the-29th-annual-frankel-lecture-addressing-americans-with-professor-richard-r-w-brooks.mp3)