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        <copyright>Copyright 2026 Elishea Barlow</copyright>
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        <itunes:summary>Welcome to The Porch. A community podcast that  encourages conversation of positivity, sharing of information for learning, teaching and connecting. Feel encouraged and even relax when visiting with a listening ear on the porch!</itunes:summary>
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                <itunes:title>Episode #33. Your voice is important! make sure it&#39;s heard by your vote! Prepare for 2026.</itunes:title>
                <title>Episode #33. Your voice is important! make sure it&#39;s heard by your vote! Prepare for 2026.</title>

                <itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode>
                
                <itunes:author>Elishea Barlow</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Thanks to Ms. Sherry Williams, founder of PACE Oklahoma for joining me on The Porch. PACE stands for Political Awareness, Community Education. She wants everyone to know that we need to think of voting as a responsibility, not just a right. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
                <description><![CDATA[<p>Thanks to Ms. Sherry Williams, founder of PACE Oklahoma for joining me on The Porch. PACE stands for Political Awareness, Community Education. She wants everyone to know that we need to think of voting as a responsibility, not just a right. </p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Thanks to Ms. Sherry Williams, founder of PACE Oklahoma for joining me on The Porch. PACE stands for Political Awareness, Community Education. She wants everyone to know that we need to think of voting as a responsibility, not just a right. &lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 20:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>#32. A conversation with Lena Samilton</itunes:title>
                <title>#32. A conversation with Lena Samilton</title>

                <itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode>
                
                <itunes:author>Elishea Barlow</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Lena, a candidate for mental health counseling, shares her &#34;why&#34; and the importance of being fair, firm and consistent in life.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Lena, a candidate for mental health counseling, shares her &amp;#34;why&amp;#34; and the importance of being fair, firm and consistent in life.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:duration>1504</itunes:duration>
                
                
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                <itunes:title>A conversation with Amy Tisdale, Ms. Wheelchair Oklahoma USA.</itunes:title>
                <title>A conversation with Amy Tisdale, Ms. Wheelchair Oklahoma USA.</title>

                <itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode>
                
                <itunes:author>Elishea Barlow</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Ms. Tisdale joins me to discuss her platform of &#34;respecting the lines&#34;. Respect the spaces outlined for parking for people with disabilities. It&#39;s not a privilege, it&#39;s a necessity. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Ms. Tisdale joins me to discuss her platform of &amp;#34;respecting the lines&amp;#34;. Respect the spaces outlined for parking for people with disabilities. It&amp;#39;s not a privilege, it&amp;#39;s a necessity. &lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 22:20:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Connecting the dots with Hiawatha. Community interaction.</itunes:title>
                <title>Connecting the dots with Hiawatha. Community interaction.</title>

                <itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode>
                
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;When you Take time to learn the connections made by individuals a community, you find that you can learn so much and share. I encourage you to take time to connect a dot. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
                <description><![CDATA[<p>When you Take time to learn the connections made by individuals a community, you find that you can learn so much and share. I encourage you to take time to connect a dot. </p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;When you Take time to learn the connections made by individuals a community, you find that you can learn so much and share. I encourage you to take time to connect a dot. &lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 21:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>A discussion with Brandon Denton on Developing and growing communities in NE OKC.</itunes:title>
                <title>A discussion with Brandon Denton on Developing and growing communities in NE OKC.</title>

                <itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode>
                
                <itunes:author>Elishea Barlow</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Mr. Brandon Denton discusses the importance of community development that is occurring at the renovated Garden Oaks Community Center by the Alpha Community Foundation of Oklahoma.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
                <description><![CDATA[<p>Mr. Brandon Denton discusses the importance of community development that is occurring at the renovated Garden Oaks Community Center by the Alpha Community Foundation of Oklahoma.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Mr. Brandon Denton discusses the importance of community development that is occurring at the renovated Garden Oaks Community Center by the Alpha Community Foundation of Oklahoma.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 20:30:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>28 - Mr. Broiyles with NTUARTS joins me on the porch to discuss the upcoming community arts festival at the Garden Oaks Community Center. The festival is scheduled for Sat. June 7th from 2pm -6pm.</itunes:title>
                <title>28 - Mr. Broiyles with NTUARTS joins me on the porch to discuss the upcoming community arts festival at the Garden Oaks Community Center. The festival is scheduled for Sat. June 7th from 2pm -6pm.</title>

                <itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode>
                
                <itunes:author>Elishea Barlow</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Invitation to the community to join NTUARTS for their Jubilee community Arts Festival.  Date of Festival is Saturday June 7th from 2pm to 6pm at the Garden Oaks Community Center in N.E. Oklahoma city. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
                <description><![CDATA[<p>Invitation to the community to join NTUARTS for their Jubilee community Arts Festival.  Date of Festival is Saturday June 7th from 2pm to 6pm at the Garden Oaks Community Center in N.E. Oklahoma city. </p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Invitation to the community to join NTUARTS for their Jubilee community Arts Festival.  Date of Festival is Saturday June 7th from 2pm to 6pm at the Garden Oaks Community Center in N.E. Oklahoma city. &lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 20:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>27 - On The Porch with Mr. James</itunes:title>
                <title>27 - On The Porch with Mr. James</title>

                <itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode>
                
                <itunes:author>Elishea Barlow</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;A discussion regarding the upcoming open house event  of The James House with donations to support the restoration of the historical black Jewel Theater. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
                <description><![CDATA[<p>A discussion regarding the upcoming open house event  of The James House with donations to support the restoration of the historical black Jewel Theater. </p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;A discussion regarding the upcoming open house event  of The James House with donations to support the restoration of the historical black Jewel Theater. &lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 21:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:duration>1028</itunes:duration>
                
                
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                <itunes:title>26 - Emotional support for the holiday season</itunes:title>
                <title>26 - Emotional support for the holiday season</title>

                <itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode>
                
                <itunes:author>Elishea Barlow</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;A conversation with Dontavius Robinson LPC. Taking care of our emotional needs during the holidays.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
                <description><![CDATA[<p>A conversation with Dontavius Robinson LPC. Taking care of our emotional needs during the holidays.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;A conversation with Dontavius Robinson LPC. Taking care of our emotional needs during the holidays.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>25 - Words of encouragement from Senator George Young</itunes:title>
                <title>25 - Words of encouragement from Senator George Young</title>

                <itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode>
                
                <itunes:author>Elishea Barlow</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;A visit on the Porch from State Senator Young to encourage great voter turnout for this historical and necessary event.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
                <description><![CDATA[<p>A visit on the Porch from State Senator Young to encourage great voter turnout for this historical and necessary event.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;A visit on the Porch from State Senator Young to encourage great voter turnout for this historical and necessary event.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 05:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>24 - On The Porch with Peaches</itunes:title>
                <title>24 - On The Porch with Peaches</title>

                <itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode>
                
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;On The Porch with Ms. Lauren Keller (Peaches), office manager for Possibilities Inc&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
                <description><![CDATA[<p>On The Porch with Ms. Lauren Keller (Peaches), office manager for Possibilities Inc</p>]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>23 - On the Porch with Cynthia Williams (Thompson) discussing her book/testimony &#34; Trouble Don&#39;t Last Always. &#34;</itunes:title>
                <title>23 - On the Porch with Cynthia Williams (Thompson) discussing her book/testimony &#34; Trouble Don&#39;t Last Always. &#34;</title>

                <itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode>
                
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Cynthia shares her story of incarceration, drug addition and redemption. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
                <description><![CDATA[<p>Cynthia shares her story of incarceration, drug addition and redemption. </p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Cynthia shares her story of incarceration, drug addition and redemption. &lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2024 22:30:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>22 - A visit with Elle Shroyer discussing language immersion school on THE PORCH</itunes:title>
                <title>22 - A visit with Elle Shroyer discussing language immersion school on THE PORCH</title>

                <itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode>
                
                <itunes:author>Elishea Barlow</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;On THE PORCH with Elle Shroyer discussing language immersion school on Norman, Oklahoma.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2024 05:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>21 - On The Porch with radio personality and operations manager for 97.7 Smooth Jazz radio in Edmond, Oklahoma</itunes:title>
                <title>21 - On The Porch with radio personality and operations manager for 97.7 Smooth Jazz radio in Edmond, Oklahoma</title>

                <itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode>
                
                <itunes:author>Elishea Barlow</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;On The Porch getting to know Mrs. Sonja Vaughn and upcoming events for smooth jazz radio, 97.7 of Edmond,Oklahoma.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;On The Porch getting to know Mrs. Sonja Vaughn and upcoming events for smooth jazz radio, 97.7 of Edmond,Oklahoma.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 22:30:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>20 - On the Porch With Santiago Ramones</itunes:title>
                <title>20 - On the Porch With Santiago Ramones</title>

                <itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode>
                
                <itunes:author>Elishea Barlow</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Join me in learning a little more about our podcast producer, Santiago Ramones&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Join me in learning a little more about our podcast producer, Santiago Ramones&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 21:30:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:duration>1987</itunes:duration>
                
                
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                <itunes:title>19 - Conversation of Christian Marriage with Dr. and Mrs. H. Townsend</itunes:title>
                <title>19 - Conversation of Christian Marriage with Dr. and Mrs. H. Townsend</title>

                <itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode>
                
                <itunes:author>Elishea Barlow</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Dr. and Mrs. Townsend, married for 52 years, share information of their book on Christian Marriage .&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 19:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:duration>1116</itunes:duration>
                
                
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                <itunes:title>18 - A visit on The Porch with S.O.U.P President, Ms. Billie Bowen (Society of Urban Poets) to discuss upcoming events and sharing of readings from her book &#34;Soup Bones&#34;.</itunes:title>
                <title>18 - A visit on The Porch with S.O.U.P President, Ms. Billie Bowen (Society of Urban Poets) to discuss upcoming events and sharing of readings from her book &#34;Soup Bones&#34;.</title>

                <itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode>
                
                <itunes:author>Elishea Barlow</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Thank your for joining me on The Porch for sharing of conversation and community events. Please remember to enjoy The Porch. &#34;The Porch&#34; by author, Elishea Barlow is available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble .com. Thank You.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Thank your for joining me on The Porch for sharing of conversation and community events. Please remember to enjoy The Porch. &amp;#34;The Porch&amp;#34; by author, Elishea Barlow is available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble .com. Thank You.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 20:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>17 - B. Lee</itunes:title>
                <title>17 - B. Lee</title>

                <itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode>
                
                <itunes:author>Elishea Barlow</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Join me as I get to know the new podcast producer here at Possibilities Inc.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 05:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:duration>974</itunes:duration>
                
                
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                <itunes:title>16 - On The Porch with Evangelist Tee Brown</itunes:title>
                <title>16 - On The Porch with Evangelist Tee Brown</title>

                <itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode>
                
                <itunes:author>Elishea Barlow</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Evangelist Tee Brown discusses her foundation and purpose for relationships with outside neighbors. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Evangelist Tee Brown discusses her foundation and purpose for relationships with outside neighbors. &lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 05:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:duration>1106</itunes:duration>
                
                
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                <itunes:title>15 - JoAnna Blackstock, publisher for Stock magazine of historic Mesta Park and Heritage Hills</itunes:title>
                <title>15 - JoAnna Blackstock, publisher for Stock magazine of historic Mesta Park and Heritage Hills</title>

                <itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode>
                
                <itunes:author>Elishea Barlow</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;JoAnna Blackstock publisher for stroll, magazine for historic Mesta Park and Heritage Hills.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;JoAnna Blackstock publisher for stroll, magazine for historic Mesta Park and Heritage Hills.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 21:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:duration>859</itunes:duration>
                
                
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                <itunes:title>14 - Dining in The Dark</itunes:title>
                <title>14 - Dining in The Dark</title>

                <itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode>
                
                <itunes:author>Elishea Barlow</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Conversation with Ms. Francis Poindexter regarding The Heartland Council Dining in The Dark fundraiser.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
                <description><![CDATA[<p>Conversation with Ms. Francis Poindexter regarding The Heartland Council Dining in The Dark fundraiser.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Conversation with Ms. Francis Poindexter regarding The Heartland Council Dining in The Dark fundraiser.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2024 15:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:duration>865</itunes:duration>
                
                
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                <itunes:title>13 - Peaceful, Joyous New Year</itunes:title>
                <title>13 - Peaceful, Joyous New Year</title>

                <itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode>
                
                <itunes:author>Elishea Barlow</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;May you be encouraged to positively open up vocally and listen internally more  in this new year.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;May you be encouraged to positively open up vocally and listen internally more  in this new year.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2024 05:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:duration>490</itunes:duration>
                
                
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                <itunes:title>12 - Steve Warren, Founder of Doing What I Can</itunes:title>
                <title>12 - Steve Warren, Founder of Doing What I Can</title>

                <itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode>
                
                <itunes:author>Elishea Barlow</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;A Conversation of the opportunity to support those who are hungry. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;A Conversation of the opportunity to support those who are hungry. &lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 05:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:duration>1287</itunes:duration>
                
                
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                <itunes:title>11 - A conversation with Elle Shroyer, Vice president of Donor and Community Engagement of Rose Rock Habitat For Humanity.</itunes:title>
                <title>11 - A conversation with Elle Shroyer, Vice president of Donor and Community Engagement of Rose Rock Habitat For Humanity.</title>

                <itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
                
                <itunes:author>Elishea Barlow</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Elle joins me on THE PORCH to talk about the purpose and resources of Habitat of Humanity. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Elle joins me on THE PORCH to talk about the purpose and resources of Habitat of Humanity. &lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2023 05:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:duration>1734</itunes:duration>
                
                
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                <itunes:title>10 - Claudette Robertson</itunes:title>
                <title>10 - Claudette Robertson</title>

                <itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
                
                <itunes:author>Elishea Barlow</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Discussing her upcoming event for Oklahoma authors at her bookstore, Deer Clan Books.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Discussing her upcoming event for Oklahoma authors at her bookstore, Deer Clan Books.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 05:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:duration>1760</itunes:duration>
                
                
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                <itunes:title>09 - Antoinet R. Webster</itunes:title>
                <title>09 - Antoinet R. Webster</title>

                <itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
                
                <itunes:author>Elishea Barlow</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Today&#39;s guest is Antoinet R. Webster. She is a young lady that has a passion for the well being others and a vision to open Net&#39;s Mini Mart in the NE sector of Oklahoma City. Listen to her vision and if you can provide support or resources to assist in her goals please reach out to her. Facebook: Antoinet R Webster.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Today&amp;#39;s guest is Antoinet R. Webster. She is a young lady that has a passion for the well being others and a vision to open Net&amp;#39;s Mini Mart in the NE sector of Oklahoma City. Listen to her vision and if you can provide support or resources to assist in her goals please reach out to her. Facebook: Antoinet R Webster.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 05:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:duration>2020</itunes:duration>
                
                
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                <itunes:title>08 - Jayne Benkendorf</itunes:title>
                <title>08 - Jayne Benkendorf</title>

                <itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
                
                <itunes:author>Elishea Barlow</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Elishea meets with one of our local family farmers, Jayne Benkendorf of BF Farms! They explore healthy ways to &#34;learn how to eat&#34; and talk a little about Jayne&#39;s book, The Food Bible. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To learn more about Benkendorf Family Farms, please visit &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.bf-farms.com/&#34; rel=&#34;noopener noreferrer&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;bf-farms.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
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                <pubDate>Sat, 22 Apr 2023 05:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:duration>1179</itunes:duration>
                
                
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                <itunes:title>07 - Melanie Anthony</itunes:title>
                <title>07 - Melanie Anthony</title>

                <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
                
                <itunes:author>Elishea Barlow</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Elishea talks with Melanie during Women&#39;s History Month about empowering women through advocacy, encouragement, and mentorship in the world of small business development. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You can reach Melanie and other her amazing team at https://reiwbc.org/&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 05:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:duration>1683</itunes:duration>
                
                
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Host Elishea sits down with Tony Washington, president of the Lawton-FT. Sill Chapter of Buffalo Soldiers. They talk about the origins of the Buffalo Soldiers, their rich history, and how you can support or join this amazing group of individuals.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow them on Facebook here: &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069156978075&#34; rel=&#34;noopener noreferrer&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069156978075&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sign up for the Buffalo Soldiers Run here: &lt;a href=&#34;https://www.facebook.com/events/1171404650433047&#34; rel=&#34;noopener noreferrer&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;https://www.facebook.com/events/1171404650433047&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2023 05:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
                
                <itunes:author>Elishea Barlow</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Host Elishea brings on Ophelia Jatta to discuss Ophelia&#39;s work with children&#39;s advocacy, parenting classes, and providing encouragement to all those that need it.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2022 05:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:author>Elishea Barlow</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Host Elishea sits down with Gary and his wife Elaine to talk about his book The Compassionate Side of Compromise, and to share hope for individuals and their families who are living with big changes in life.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:author>Elishea Barlow</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Host Elishea sits down with Billie J. Bowen from Society of Urban Poets (Oklahoma City) to talk about the joys of writing, reading, and sharing poetry.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2022 05:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:duration>1250</itunes:duration>
                
                
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                <itunes:title>02 - Maurice</itunes:title>
                <title>02 - Maurice</title>

                <itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode>
                
                <itunes:author>Elishea Barlow</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Join Host Elishea Barlow and guest Maurice as they discuss book publishing, music, and friendship.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2022 05:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:duration>2001</itunes:duration>
                
                
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                <itunes:title>01 - Kelly</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:author>Elishea Barlow</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Join Host Elishea Barlow and guest Kelly as they discuss the importance of porches in our communities. &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2022 05:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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