Hillbilly Broadcast

Our guest today is the great Pete Linko himself! We discuss everything from the new toll proposal for I-79, to how to get active in your local community politics. Also I think this link will work if you still wanted to use it in the description. Link for Petition: https://www.change.org/StopI-79Tolls --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Phil takes a dive into the interview that set the internet on fire. The point? Discussion, even with those that we disagree with, is EXTREMELY important. Link to Joe Rogan podcast with Sanjay Gupta: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6rAgS1KiUvLRNP4HfUePpA?si=8F2X65yLQKikXFwdwhTc6w&utm_source=copy-link Link to Joe Rogan podcast with Alex Berenson: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1VNcMVzwgdU2gXdbw7yqCL?si=eB1bcnzYQlSPZleRLv-WIw&utm_source=copy-link --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Topics include: Timberview High School shooting, Bullies, Howard Ashelman, Jim Justice and his illegal dog, John Gruden and his firing, victimhood is pervasive... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Phil is suffering from a bit of insomnia, so he turned on the mic and began to ramble. Topic: Today's entertainment, in almost all forms, feels unsatisfactory. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Topics include: Jim Justice, social media snark, Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Our guest tonight is Josh Ranke, formerly of Third Row Boys. This was probably one of the most fun episodes that we have recorded so far. Josh was awesome! Topics: Missing White Girl Syndrome, James Bond, Stories from the guy with the worst luck that I have ever heard of... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Our guest for this episode is none other than Byron Leavell himself! Topics Include: Joe Don Rooney arrested, 9/11 parade float mishap, the state of racism and race relations in the country. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Topics Include: The Murdaugh Murders, duets with the Golden Gate Bridge, things we feel bad laughing at... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's been 20 years since everything changed. On this special episode, we remember September 11th. May we never forget what happened and who did it to us.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today it's just the crew sitting around and spreading B.S. Topics: Picker's Paradise pawn shop is a poor excuse for a pawn shop, confrontations, the Jacksonville derp/lerp statue... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The guest today is Jon Hopkins of Youth For Christ. We had a heck of a time with this 'ol boy, even if he is from Indiana.  Topics: OnlyFans, Arnold, Freedom of speech, Youth For Christ, southern gospel music, Third Row Boys, getting your behind grab by a drunk girl, trying to do upkeep on housing for students... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we actually have another guest! CJ, Robbie, and Cole from the up and coming band Centerfire Bluegrass are with us. Topics: bluegrass music, coming up with a band name, even more bluegrass snobbery, how the guys formed the band... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Topics: Picking in Parsons, Bluegrass Snobs, Rumors that we have heard about ourselves. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Topics include firefighters are sinful (??), response to the CHM episode, preachers yelling at the congregation, and more... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

WARNING! This episode covers very disturbing material in graphic detail! Our guest today is David Eicher, a Mennonite, who has taken it upon himself to start exposing the issue of sexual abuse that is pervasive in many conservative religious circles, including Mennonite, Amish, and Conservative Holiness. This was by the far the hardest episode that we have ever tried to do. If you have been a victim of any of this, please reach out to someone. If you have no one, reach out to us. We will do everything that we can to help you. Topics: Howard Ashleman on Dateline, how conservative outfits use power, sexual abuse in conservative churches, etc.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If you have been hurt by the CHM, or any other kind of fundamental Christian church, this episode is for you.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Topics include Haiti, house fires, response times in rural areas. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Our first episode that was broadcasted to Facebook live as well as the show with our first guest host, Byron Leavell. Topics include Larry Elder, Pam on The Office, and, of course, personal paranormal stories. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We hit everything from Brittany Spears to celebrities in politics and Phil's hypocritical thoughts on the subject. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Like it or not, Bill Cosby is a free man. We also discuss Seventh Day Slumber, how nice they are, and how much better than normal Christian music that they are. Upcoming Dates: August 7th-Lurch Fest-Philippi, WV --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Oppressive church camps to vulgar metal signs, to hate mail, we covered it all today. Dates: August 7- Lurch Fest- Philippi, WV  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When you look back at your social media posts from years ago, do you cringe? Is Canaan still homeless? Upcoming Dates: August 7- Lurch Fest- Philippi, WV Want to be on the show? Contact us at philber1992@aol.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Phil and Missie continue the conversation about Missie's experience growing up on the mission field. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Canaan was almost taken advantage of in a very weird way. Also, we debut my song "Your Love." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Phil and Missie discuss Missie's upbringing as a PK and MK in New Guinea and Africa. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Phil and company discuss embarrassing things that have happened to them. And most of it was done to them by family. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Phil, Canaan, and John discuss their upbringing, raising Cain on a church camp, and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Phil, Missie, Canaan, and ESPECIALLY Mariah launch into a very spirited conversation about unbiblical dress standards forced on women.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gerald Bustin has been around. His father founded what would become Evangelical Bible Mission, the same organization that Gerald is president of today. Gerald was formerly a card-carrying member of the Bible Missionary Church, the same group that Missie and her family were part of. He tells some stories about how he was forced to stand up against legalism and some of the ways that he was successful in doing so. He also doesn't mince words. Not at all. After he hangs up, Missie and Phil continue the conversation and Miss has some very sharp words for the Bible Missionary Church.You can get Gerald Bustin's books here:Not All Devils Have Hornshttps://www.amazon.com/Not-All-Devils-Have-Horns/dp/1499557213For Me to Live is Christhttps://www.amazon.com/Me-Live-Christ-Gerald-Bustin/dp/1502471027To support Gerald Bustin or Evangelical Bible Mission, go to ebminternational.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ladonna Covert is back for round 2! This time she tells about how her and the family decided it was time to leave the Conservative Holiness Movement and how God helped them through the process.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jake Christian stood us up again, so we take some time to poke fun at him. After that we discuss a message that Tracy Bowen sent in.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Phil will be appearing at a benefit concert in Philippi, West Virginia later on today. If you're in the area and have time, come out and support Ashley Ramsey!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tracy Bowen is Campus Pastor at Christ Fellowship in Okeechobee, FL, and she's also an ex-member of the CHM. Tracy tells us all about her experience in the movement and how she got out in one piece. Oh, and she also doesn't pull any punches.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Phil, Missie, and John are joined by Jon Hopkins to talk about the new website dedicated to helping victims of sexual abuse in the Conservative Holiness Movement. They also talk about Dr. Andrew Graham's recent speech to a CHM crowd and how well it was received.Link to website: CHMtoo.comLink to Dr. Graham's speech: https://www.chmtoo.com/sermonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Phil and Missie had a guest cancel, so they began responding to a listener who complained that Phil edits out too many names on the podcast.Link to Don Vanzant interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gynrCPP0XjoSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Just posting a little update regarding some future episodes of the show.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The crew welcomes guest LaDonna Covert on this episode of the podcast. Ladonna talks about her time attending a Conservative Holiness Bible College and gives some of the reasons why she thinks it's not a good model. She tells the story of how hard it was to try to date someone at college. Also, why does the CHM make everything about sex?Want to support our show? Donate here: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/af393e6b-b4e6-4fd6-be09-4968e98bb260/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Phil and John sit and talk about why they started smoking the occasional cigar, how they feel about them, etc. They also talk about how cigars and tobacco products of any kind were heavily looked down on when they were kids in church.Link to the FDA study article that was referenced on the show: https://www.heartland.org/news-opinion/news/fda-study-cancer-risks-nearly-nil-for-1-2-cigars-per-daySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Phil, Missie, Canaan, and Mariah open up the student handbook for Allegheny Wesleyan College. What they find inside is... interesting. And flat out ridiculous.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Phil and Missie are back with Canaan and Mariah to talk about the WILD arrival of Anderson Sparks. They discuss the postpartum heart failure that Missie experienced, the awkwardness of a man being in a delivery room, and the wonderful experience of being stuck a small hospital deep in WV.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Many times when you step away from a somewhat crazy group, be it a job, a church, or anything else, you are misrepresented like crazy. Is that done on purpose with bad intent, or do they actually believe the things that they are saying about you?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Phil and John hear something weird in the woods, so they start recording a podcast. Like Pap used to say, "A camera or a microphone will attract ever fool in the county." They tell the story about the time recently that they were pretty sure a mountain lion was sneaking up on them in the middle of the night. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Byron is back! And we cover all kinds of topics with the 'ol boy. First we get into a paranormal experience that scared the heck out of Missie, Phil, and John just a few days ago. Then, we take a sharp turn and start discussing Byron's views on abortion. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We encountered a bit of a delay in the production process... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This episode goes deep into something that all of us who grew up in the CHM heard about on a regular basis. It went by several names: Holiness, entire sanctification, etc., etc. David Graf is a missionary in Mexico, has a past in the CHM, and doesn't really buy into it. In this episode, he tells us why he parted ways with the CHM and why he doesn't subscribe to the Second Work of Grace. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If anyone has any kind of awareness at all, they will realize that the prices of things are going up. Recently, Phil decided that it was a good thing to finally get on a budget. Canaan has been on a strict one for several years now and his seen a decent amount of success from it. Today on the show, we discuss the importance of taking control of our finances. Not only that, we talk about how simple it really is to do and some of the tools that can come in handy in your search to get everything in order. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Not all heroes wear capes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Topics: Realizing everyone isn't perfect, People promoting themselves, The future of the podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Thanks for listening for the past year! It's been a ball and we plan to keep rolling! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Don Vanzant is the host of The Lost Mission podcast and former member of the Holiness Movement. We talk with Don about legalism and the crazy rules that some preachers push. We also play a little bit of a CHM sermon and explain the ridiculousness of the points being made. Don also takes us through what caused him to leave the movement. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Topics: WV's strong allegiance to WVU football, Amber Heard crapped the bed, a farmer in Indiana tried to swindle Canaan and Mariah. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/philsparks/supportSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/hillbilly-broadcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy