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SUMMARY:Holy Listening
DESCRIPTION:Price: $20 Cover at Check-in\, Open bar + great LOCAL speaker\, Open cigar box to wrap the night \nDescription:What if the key to spreading the Gospel faster\, following Christ more authentically\, and cultivating a marriage and a home that draws the entire family closer together was a single skill? Hostage negotiators know that active listening is a super power in building relationships and repairing trust. Catholic hostage negotiators know that Jesus is the model listener and that this example of “Holy Listening” is seen in the Old Testament\, New Testament\, and the Lives of the Saints. Come laugh\, reflect\, and learn about the sort of listening habits that can storm heaven and earth. Dan Oblinger is a retired Hostage Negotiation Commander and FBI-certified Hostage Negotiator. He is a former seminarian for the Catholic Church and Totus Tuus teacher. He is the father of six adopted children\, married to Myle\, his wife of 22 years\, and the author of three books on listening and negotiation. He is an international keynote speaker and corporate consultant in the areas of emotional communication\, active listening\, and relationship-based negotiation. \nSpeaker: Dan Oblinger \nRegistration: Registration not required. For those who wish to reserve a spot\, pre-registration will start 30 days prior to the event.  \nDate: Tuesday\, February 24th. Doors open and drinks served at 7PM. Talk starts at 8PM with cigars afterwards. \nLocation: Odd Fellow Hall (930 W Douglas Ave.)
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SUMMARY:FORGE Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:The FORGE Conference 2026\, marking the second annual event\, will take place on February 28th at the Iowa Events Center in downtown Des Moines\, Iowa. This powerful gathering will bring together over 1\,000 men for a day of formation\, spiritual growth\, and brotherhood\, with world-class speakers such as Jason Evert\, Dr. Edward Sri\, Matthew Breuninger\, Paul J. Kim\, and John Bishop. Designed to empower current and future fathers to thrive in today’s world\, the conference will feature high-impact keynotes\, extended breakout sessions\, and the sacrament of confession with 50 priests. It promises a fast-paced\, dynamic experience that honors the sacrifices men make to attend. Stay tuned for more details as they are announced! \nGet your tickets today – you don’t want to miss out on this powerful experience!
URL:https://myforge.org/event/forge-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Iowa Events Center\, 730 3rd St\, Des Moines\, IA\, 50309
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