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Welcome to the grand finale of Second Rodeo Book Club! This week we're looking back on all the chapters, all the guests, and all the takeaways they've shared, and we're rounding it out with an exploration of the harsh awakening in Chapter 14. Sirens always serve as a warning-- so what do these ones really mean? For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ page. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Welcome back to Second Rodeo Book Club! This week is the Second Rodeo debut of Dr. JB Boren, aka Callie's dad. Together they're delving into chapter 13 of The Great Divorce, complete with callbacks to previous episodes and the detangling of theological description from moral instruction woven throughout some of C.S. Lewis's most brilliant metaphors. For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ page. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Welcome back to Second Rodeo Book Club! This week, guest Nikki Yessa undertakes her first rodeo to walk us through Chapter 12 of The Great Divorce. In previous chapters we've seen many ways our loves can become wrongly ordered and wrongly oriented, but here we see what happens when we become new creations and everything about us, including our love, is transformed. An exciting turn for a fictional character, but what does it mean for us in the real world?For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ page.Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Welcome back to Second Rodeo Book Club! We've made it to what has historically been Callie's favorite chapter of The Great Divorce, Chapter 11, and we're joined by an old Second Rodeo favorite guest, Dr. Jason Whitt. Together, they walk through the most painful encounter in the book followed by the most beautiful transformation and begin to see how being in Christ truly transforms everything about us. All that's left to do is to join in with the transformed ghost with a whimper of "God, help me." "For he has not despised or abhorred the affliction of the afflicted, and he has not hidden his face from him, but has heard, when he cried to him." - Psalm 22:24 For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ page. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Happy New Year, and welcome back to Second Rodeo Book Club! This week, Ally Tewell joins the rodeo to help unpack the tenth chapter of The Great Divorce. Here we see a failure of forgiveness that points us towards God's perfect forgiveness, and we see how the gospel frees us from ceaseless striving. What a perfect way to temper our New Year's resolutions! -- This week's episode title is taken from the song "All Glory Be To Christ," to be sung to the tune of "Auld Lang Syne" with new lyrics by Dustin Kensrue: Should nothing of our efforts standNo legacy surviveUnless the Lord does raise the houseIn vain its builders strive To you who boast tomorrow's gainTell me what is your lifeA mist that vanishes at dawnAll glory be to Christ! His will be doneHis kingdom comeOn earth as is aboveWho is Himself our daily breadPraise Him the Lord of love Let living water satisfyThe thirsty without priceWe'll take a cup of kindness yetAll glory be to Christ! When on the day the great I AmThe faithful and the trueThe Lamb who was for sinners slainIs making all things new. Behold our God shall live with usAnd be our steadfast lightAnd we shall ere his people beAll glory be to Christ! All glory be to Christ our king!All glory be to Christ!His rule and reign will ever sing,All glory be to Christ! -- For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ page. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

It's Christmas at the Rodeo, and we're wishing you a very merry Christmas indeed! Tune in for a quick Christmas PSA from Callie featuring an excerpt from Chapter 14 of another great C. S. Lewis book, Miracles. For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ page. Happy listening, happy trails, and merry Christmas!

Welcome back to Second Rodeo Book Club! This week, Thad Yessa makes his rodeo debut for a discussion of chapter nine of The Great Divorce, wherein we meet the Virgil to Lewis's Dante and face the rest of the journey toward the High Country with an extremely helpful guide. Join Callie and Thad as they discuss the practical implications of one's eternal destiny on hope in suffering and temperance in pleasure. Plus, what does Lewis mean when he says Heaven and Hell are retroactive? For further reading, check out the essay "Christian Apologetics" by C. S. Lewis. For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ page. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Welcome back to Second Rodeo Book Club! This week, Callie's oldest friend, Sarah Gilliland, becomes her newest guest. Join Callie and Sarah as they discuss the 8th chapter of The Great Divorce and how it relates to another of their favorite books, The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Tim Keller. You can purchase The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness in multiple formats for under $5 at The Gospel Coalition store. For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ page. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Welcome back to Second Rodeo Book Club! This week, guest Lauren Gaston returns to discuss topics of highest importance such as regeneration, sanctification, and... those disgusting hotel eggs? Plus, a helpful guide is provided on when to share hard truths and when to share casserole (hint: the answer is almost always casserole). For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ page. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Welcome back to Second Rodeo Book Club! This week, we're joined by guest Emily Sagraves as we reflect on the via dolorosa (path of suffering) described in chapter 6 of The Great Divorce-- how it mirror's Christ's walk to the cross, much like another familiar walk out of a garden. But what does the fruit in this garden represent, and what does it mean that one has to learn how to eat it? For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ page. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Welcome back to Second Rodeo Book Club! This week, guest Jennifer Boren (y'all can call her mom) joins us to discuss Chapter 5 of The Great Divorce. Listen in as we sort out the difference between child-LIKE faith versus child-ISH faith, and hear from Jennifer about why she eagerly longs to be in the Land of Answers. For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ page. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Welcome back to Second Rodeo Book Club! This week, fan favorite guest Brice Boren joins us to discuss Chapter 4 of The Great Divorce. Together, Brice and Callie discuss why it might be the best news ever that we don't get what we deserve, and they consider the questions we're all asking: "Are there circumstances where we should willingly relinquish our rights?" and "What in the world is Bleeding Charity?" -- The Romans Road: Romans 3:23: "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Romans 6:23a: "The wages of sin is death..." Romans 5:8: "...but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 10:9: "If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." -- For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ page. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Welcome back to Second Rodeo Book Club! This week, guest Mitchell Hernandez joins us to discuss Chapter 3 of The Great Divorce, wherein we observe the transience of tangibility and the weight of glory. Last week's looming threat of sunrise draws nearer as we continue to consider the threat and the hope tied up in the coming Light of the World. For further reading, check out the full text of "The Weight of Glory" by C.S. Lewis. For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ page. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Second Rodeo is back... as a book club? Join us each week as we recap one chapter at a time of one of Callie's all-time favorite books, C.S. Lewis's The Great Divorce. This week, guest Abigail Delao offers her perspective as we look down at the Grey Town and up toward the ever-growing light. Set aside your preconceived notions of evil darkness and comforting light as we sit in a literal Grey Area and ask the question: is the Light of the World a threat? For further reading on the Allegory of the Cave, check out book VII of Plato's Republic. For further reading on the Light of the World, check out John 3:16-21 and Luke 8:16-18. For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ page. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Second Rodeo is back... as a book club? Join us each week as we recap one chapter at a time of one of Callie's all-time favorite books, C.S. Lewis's The Great Divorce. This week we're joined by Bethany Fernandes, Jana Heady, and Victoria Paraiso. There's safety in numbers as we dive into the unfamiliar landscape of Chapter 1 and join the line for the mysterious bus-- but why do so many others seem to be in such a hurry to leave? Where is the bus taking us, and what are we leaving behind? For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the ⁠Facebook⁠ page. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Second Rodeo is back... as a book club? Join us each week as we recap one chapter at a time of one of Callie's all-time favorite books, C.S. Lewis's The Great Divorce. This week we're joined by Jillian Howell, who helped with the creation of this season's theme and who is no stranger to Lewis (or as his friends called him, Jack). Together, Jillian and Callie introduce listeners to C.S. Lewis's life and writings, and then dive into the preface of the book. For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the Facebook page. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails! -- Full text of the poem read by Jillian: Master, they say that when I seemTo be in speech with you,Since you make no replies, it's all a dream— One talker aping two. They are half right, but not as theyImagine; rather, ISeek in myself the things I meant to say,And lo! the wells are dry. Then, seeing me empty, you forsakeThe Listener's role, and throughMy dead lips breathe and into utterance wakeThe thoughts I never knew. And thus you neither need replyNor can; thus, while we seemTwo talking, thou art One forever, and INo dreamer, but thy dream. "Prayer" - C.S. Lewis

Nashville-based singer/songwriter Rachel Elizabeth (known by hometown friends as Rachel Smith) is no stranger to imposter syndrome. Today she is joining us at Second Rodeo to share her journey from first feeling called to share her music to actually make it happen. Hear her story of personally witnessing God's redemption and the gift of authentic, vulnerable community. Plus, catch some practical wisdom for those listeners who have something creative of their own to share. Check out Rachel's new single, He Wants You, on Spotify, and follow her @rachelliesmith on Instagram. For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the Facebook page. Not your first rodeo? Email Second Rodeo at secondrodeopodcast@gmail.com with your topic ideas. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

What does it mean to have a calling? How do we find it? What do we do if it changes? This week's guest Bethany Fernandes is no stranger to these questions in her practical life as an academic mentor or in her philosophical life as a former Cranes Scholar at Baylor University. Today, she and Callie are unpacking these questions and more with references to their Cranes conversations and reading in an effort to point us all back towards doing the thing we were put on this earth to do. Bethany's recommendations for further reading include A Brief Reader on the Virtues of the Human Heart by Josef Pieper, Living Vocationally by Paul Wadell and Charles Pinches, The Search for Significance by Robert S. McGee, How to Burn A Goat by Scott H. Moore, and Knowing Christ Today by Dallas Willard. Callie's additional recommendations for further reading include "Christian Apologetics" (from God in the Dock) by C.S. Lewis, The Road to Character by David Brooks, Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle, and Where There is Love, There is God by Mother Teresa (compiled by Brian Kolodiejchuk). For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the Facebook page. Not your first rodeo? Email Second Rodeo at secondrodeopodcast@gmail.com with your topic ideas. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Grief is an all-too common and all-too under-discussed experience. This week's guest, Dr. William "Bill" Hoy, is a clinical professor in the Medical Humanities department at Baylor University and is known for his research on the social component of death and bereavement. Tune in as he offers his answers: what does it look like to grieve in a healthy way? What is an appropriate timeline for grief? And how do we step up when grief abounds in the lives of the people we love? Want to know more? Read more about Dr. Hoy or check out his book, "Do Funerals Matter?" Also, check out Nora McInerny's Ted Talk referenced in the episode. Callie also has some further reading recommendations: A Grief Observed, by C.S. Lewis Everything Happens for a Reason (And Other Lies I've Loved), by Kate Bowler How Then Should We Die?, by S. Kay Toombs For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the Facebook page. Not your first rodeo? Email Second Rodeo at secondrodeopodcast@gmail.com with your topic ideas. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

It's our first Christmas here at Second Rodeo, and our gift to you is a Christmas Special! Join Callie and Reid as they talk essential Christmas songs, movies and more. They're also analyzing YOUR unseasonably hot takes in a game of "Sleigh or Nay." Plus, hear from fellow listeners about their favorite Christmas traditions and what Christmas means to them. To bring us home, join Reid for a reading of Luke 2:1-20 and hear Mitchell's rendition of "O Little Town of Bethlehem." Contributors to today's episode include Reid Morris, Mitchell Hernandez, Abigail Delao, Jessica Shadden, Sarah Findley, Callie Mathis, Taryn Glenn, JB Boren, Jillian Howell, Jake Nelson, Kalyn Patterson, Carly Rickman, Wynn Morris, Abigail Sharkey, Victoria Thompson, Blythe Chapman, Aidan Creamer, Michael Agapos, and Quade Salazar. For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the Facebook page. Not your first rodeo? Email Second Rodeo at secondrodeopodcast@gmail.com with your topic ideas. Merry Christmas, happy New Year, and happy trails!

What does it mean to be a person? What does it mean to have autonomy? To live well, or to die well? Maybe these questions keep you up at night, or maybe you've never considered them at all. In either case, whether you're a healthcare professional, a patient, or a family member or friend of either, these questions and their answers become pertinent in all of our lives at some point. Join Callie in her conversation with Dr. Jason Whitt, senior lecturer in Medical Humanities and the Honors College at Baylor University, and Dr. Abby Fahnestock, pediatric resident at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, as they discuss these questions, the ways our culture has attempted to answer them, and the implications therein. For further reading, texts referenced in this conversation include: - The Finest Traditions of My Calling - Abraham M. Nussbaum - Principles of Biomedical Ethics - Tom L. Beauchamp & James F. Childress - Receiving the Gift of Friendship: Profound Disability, Theological Anthropology, and Ethics - Hans S. Reinders For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the Facebook page. Not your first rodeo? Email Second Rodeo at secondrodeopodcast@gmail.com with your topic ideas. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Guest Will Boren is back after a whirlwind weekend at When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas! Will and Callie are back DEEP in their emo phase (is it still a phase after all these years?), and they're recapping their favorite sets and moments from the weekend. Plus, hear their reflections on why the emo movement and the bands that propel it still hold up after all these years. For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the Facebook page. Not your first rodeo? Email Second Rodeo at secondrodeopodcast@gmail.com with your topic ideas. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Dr. Michael Scullin is an associate professor of psychology and neuroscience at Baylor University and the principal investigator at the Sleep Neuroscience and Cognition (SNAC) lab. Dr. Scullin is an award-winning teacher, mentor, and researcher whose interests lie at the intersection of sleep and cognition. Today, he's here to talk about why sleep is important and how we can be better at it. For more information of Dr. Scullin and his research, you can check out his impressive CV and his lab website. And those references are too academic, you can also check him out at Huffington Post, Newsweek, or USA Today. For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the Facebook page. Not your first rodeo? Email Second Rodeo at secondrodeopodcast@gmail.com with your topic ideas. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Grab your passports (and if you don't have one, GET ONE)! This week's guest, Tanner Cromeens, is here to talk travel tips, ranging from his favorite places he's visited to the coolest food he's eaten. Take his tips all the way to Paris, Mexico City, Lisbon, and beyond. Plus, Tanner and Callie are sharing some tricks they've picked up that have made their travels more affordable and more enriching. For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast. Not your first rodeo? Email Second Rodeo at secondrodeopodcast@gmail.com with your topic ideas. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Welcome to the second season of Second Rodeo! Brice Boren is BACK, and he's here just in time to take his baseball commentary forward into the postseason. Upon review of Brice's previous analysis of the major players this season, it turns out the stats do not in fact lie. Plus, Brice and Callie are unpacking another nerd-beloved franchise in the form of Star Wars. We're talking favorite movies, favorite shows, favorite characters, and yes, favorite watch order. For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the Facebook page. Not your first rodeo? Email Second Rodeo at secondrodeopodcast@gmail.com with your topic ideas. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

It's the first season finale of Second Rodeo, and guest Julie Solomon is here to talk about hospitality and community-- two essential components of our show's two central themes. Plus, Callie and Julie discuss a book that has been transformative in both their lives, and Julie shares her thoughts on why the front porch is the best part of her house. For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the Facebook page. Not your first rodeo? Email Second Rodeo at secondrodeopodcast@gmail.com with your topic ideas. Stay tuned for information about Season Two, coming soon! In the meantime, happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Are you a Swiftie who can't get enough of these re-releases, new content, and all the fan theories surrounding them? Are you indifferent towards Taylor Swift, but confused about why she's releasing albums she already released over ten years ago? Either way, have we got some bonus content for you! Check out this cut-for-time discussion with this week's guest, Lauren Gaston: will Taylor's next release be new content or more of Taylor's Version of the old stuff? And why are we getting Taylor's Version, anyway? Plus, Lauren and Callie offer their Swiftie apologetics: why do people love Taylor Swift so much?

Get ready to get swept up! Guest Lauren Gaston is here to deep dive into the discography of the artist of the century so far: Taylor Swift! Today's conversation is a walk through Taylor's nine studio albums as divided into eras-- what are the defining features of each? What are the best songs? What are some songs we could stand to live without? Plus, when it comes to the actual rodeo, Lauren is far beyond her second. Be sure to catch her take on all things rodeo, including her favorite event. If you didn't get enough Taylor Swift fix today, tune in later this week for cut-for-time bonus content: Why is Taylor re-releasing some of her albums? What's she going to release next? What's the big deal about Taylor Swift, anyway? If you love a good T-Swift bridge, be sure to check out Lauren's playlist recommendation: "Business Casually Cruel in the Name of Being Honest." For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the Facebook page. Not your first rodeo? Email Second Rodeo at secondrodeopodcast@gmail.com with your topic ideas. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Guest Callie Mathis is here to talk all things speech-language pathology! Previous guests have tipped their hats to the field, but this time we're unpacking it all down to the little-known facts: for instance, did you know that the SLP scope of practice includes feeding and swallowing? Plus, the Callies discuss the interdisciplinary nature of their respective fields. Speaking of interdisciplinary, check out this baby registry put together by a speech/feeding therapist (Callie), a physical therapist, and an occupational therapist! Follow Callie on Instagram @calliemaemathis For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the Facebook page. Not your first rodeo? Email Second Rodeo at secondrodeopodcast@gmail.com with your topic ideas. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Guest Abigail Delao has already been a friend of the pod for awhile, seeing as how she writes and records all the music for the show. This week she's doubling up on responsibilities as a guest, so it seems only right to have her discuss songwriting. Join Abigail and Callie as they work their way through a ranked list of their top five picks for best songwriters of the twenty-first century so far. You can listen to a playlist of select songs from Abigail and Callie's picks on Spotify! For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the Facebook page. Not your first rodeo? Email Second Rodeo at secondrodeopodcast@gmail.com with your topic ideas. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Guest Emily Sagraves is here fresh from a move back to her and Callie's home state. This week, Emily and Callie are talking all things Texas-- for example, what's the difference between twang and drawl? What in the world is a mum? How did anyone survive the great Bluebell famine of 2015? Catch all these answers and more, plus a lightning round of Texas favorites! For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the Facebook page. Not your first rodeo? Email Second Rodeo at secondrodeopodcast@gmail.com with your topic ideas. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

When she's not busy being mom to Callie and her brothers, guest Jennifer Boren devotes most of the rest of her time to being an educator. Today, she's here to share her journey of teaching, parenting, and most recently being a high school principal, and all the wisdom she has picked up along the way. Plus it's finally time to answer the question so many of you have been asking: "What does 'Happy trails' mean, and why does Callie always say it?" Mrs. Boren has all these answers and more. For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the Facebook page. Not your first rodeo? Email Second Rodeo at secondrodeopodcast@gmail.com with your topic ideas. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Guest Denton Wood is here to talk all things computer ethics. Responsible technology use is way more practical than you might think: together, Denton and Callie can boil it down to one great line from the Jurassic Park film franchise. Catch Denton's useful tips for technology users (hey, that's you), and as a bonus, he has a few dad jokes to share! Follow Denton on Instagram @dentonmwood For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the Facebook page. Not your first rodeo? Email Second Rodeo at secondrodeopodcast@gmail.com with your topic ideas. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Guest Lorie Flanagan is here and she brought her epic music taste! Together, Lorie and Callie are counting down their top three songs of each decade from the 1960s to the 2000s. Some hot takes are also included. You can listen to Lorie and Callie's playlist of picks on Spotify! Follow Lorie on Instagram @goodflan For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the Facebook page. Not your first rodeo? Email Second Rodeo at secondrodeopodcast@gmail.com with your topic ideas. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Guest (and executive producer to boot) Brynn Gentile is here to tell the people all about audiology! Consider this your crash course with answers to questions like "What do audiologists even do?" and "When should I see an audiologist?" Along the way, Brynn and Callie explore how audiology and communication contribute to the main themes of Second Rodeo. Plus, as the first St. Louis resident to guest on the pod, Brynn has the lowdown on why it should be on your list of places to visit. For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the Facebook page. Not your first rodeo? Email Second Rodeo at secondrodeopodcast@gmail.com with your topic ideas. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

It's Second Rodeo's first ever bonus content! Callie and this week's guest Trevor Glenn talked all things superheroes. Didn't get enough? Here's a cut-for-time lightning round for the superhero superfans about who does the best portrayal of some of the classic heroes and villains: Superman, Lex Luthor, Batman, the Joker, and Spiderman. Plus, a little Smallville talk.

Holding out for a hero? Look no further: guest Trevor Glenn is here to talk all things superheroes! Trevor's superhero knowledge spans multiple media, from comic books to television series and movies, live action and animated. Today, Trevor and Callie are overviewing superheroes: our favorite heroes, the best origin stories, the best powers, and why it is that people stay so fascinated with superhero narratives, regardless of format. Can't get enough superhero content? Be on the lookout for bonus content later this week! For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the Facebook page. Not your first rodeo? Email Second Rodeo at secondrodeopodcast@gmail.com with your topic ideas. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Guest Sarah Kelly is here to talk all things genealogy! She's got wisdom from the process of making a hobby into a professional interest, and to no one's surprise, she and Callie have some philosophical thoughts about why things like Ancestry.com and 23andMe are so en vogue. Plus, it's Second Rodeo's first foray into true crime: investigative genealogy's role in the identification of the Golden State Killer. Follow Sarah on Instagram @sarah_ekelly2 For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the Facebook page. Not your first rodeo? Email Second Rodeo at secondrodeopodcast@gmail.com with your topic ideas. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Guest Ryan Boren (last, but certainly not least of the Boren kids) is here to talk about the thing we often dread but could always stand to discuss more: personal finance! Callie delved into the philosophical side and discussed why it all matters, but don't worry; Ryan kept it practical with a list of his top three do's and don'ts in personal finance. Follow Ryan on Instagram @ryan.boren For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the Facebook page. Not your first rodeo? Email Second Rodeo at secondrodeopodcast@gmail.com with your topic ideas. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Speech path, that is! Guest Sarah Findley is here to discuss her journey from the journalism classroom in high school and a bachelor's degree in communication to the pursuit of a master's degree in speech-language pathology. She has encouragement for anyone considering a big life change, and she has a highlight reel of lessons learned from her communication background that apply to everyone, regardless of what you study or what you do. Follow Sarah on Instagram @sarahlfindley For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the Facebook page. Not your first rodeo? Email Second Rodeo at secondrodeopodcast@gmail.com with your topic ideas. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

This week's rodeo isn't a first, but the format looks a little different: rather than our standard Q&A, we're counting down our top ten! Guest Garrett Steward is here to discuss the top five most influential books in his life recently, and host Callie Boren brought hers as well. Want the CliffsNotes version? Callie's List: 5. To Kill a Mockingbird (Harper Lee, 1960) 4. The Reason for God (Timothy Keller, 2008) 3. The Cost of Discipleship (Dietrich Bonhoeffer, 1937) 2. The Great Divorce (C.S. Lewis, 1945) 1. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (C.S. Lewis, 1950) Garrett's List: 5. Gaining by Losing (J.D. Greear, 2015) 4. Greenlights (Matthew McConaughey, 2020) 3. Delighting in the Trinity (Michael Reeves, 2012) 2. Amusing Ourselves to Death (Neil Postman, 1985) 1. Gospel Fluency (Jeff Vandersteldt, 2017) Follow Garrett on Instagram @maytag_inc For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the Facebook page Not your first rodeo? Email Second Rodeo at secondrodeopodcast@gmail.com with your topic ideas. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Guest Taryn Glenn is here to talk with Callie about the wisdom they've garnered from experiencing life with disabilities. Taryn has lived with Cerebral Palsy (CP) most of her life, and she has gotten good at navigating awareness, accomplishment, and advocacy. Today she has lots of stories, some to develop character and some to make us laugh, as well as a good amount of advice for anyone living with a disability, or for anyone who loves someone who has a disability. Plus, find out what Taryn, Callie, and everyone's favorite clownfish Nemo have in common! Follow Taryn on Instagram @taryyn.it.upp For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the Facebook page Not your first rodeo? Email Second Rodeo at secondrodeopodcast@gmail.com with your topic ideas. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Guest Will Boren is here to talk all things food! An experienced chef and an avid foodie, Will has all the tips from kitchen essentials to quick and easy recipes to dining-focused vacation planning. Plus, hear some of Will and Callie's favorite food-related memories from the growing up years and the way cooking has shaped their family history and culture. Follow Will on Instagram @i_will_b_original For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the Facebook page Not your first rodeo? Email Second Rodeo at secondrodeopodcast@gmail.com with your topic ideas. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Guest Reid Morris never does anything less than the most. His bachelor's degree was the first in his family, and he's currently working on a master's degree to boot. Reid's here today to discuss his journey from first gen freshman to IFC president and Mr. Southern Miss, and on to his pursuit of a career in healthcare administration. Hear Reid's top book recommendation for [over]achievers, Callie's childhood Jurassic Park dreams, and the duo's thoughts on the latest superhero movies and shows. Plus, Reid introduces Callie to a rodeo event she's never seen: Convict Poker. It's crazier than it sounds... Follow Reid on Instagram @reid__morris For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the Facebook page Not your first rodeo? Email Second Rodeo at secondrodeopodcast@gmail.com with your topic ideas. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Guest Jessica Shadden is well into a youth ministry residency in Austin, Texas, and she's here to unpack that: what she loves about Texas, a short list of fix-its for the Lone Star State, how she got into youth ministry, and what she has learned from it. Hear some of Jessica and Callie's favorite memories from camp, including Callie's discovery of Jessica's hidden talent: mascotting! Whether your interests include ministry, mascots, or just making new friends, Jessica has some pro tips for you. Listen to Jessica's podcast, "Keepin' it Real with JShad" on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, and follow her on Instagram @jshadd_ For new episode updates, follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast and like the Facebook page Not your first rodeo? Email Second Rodeo at secondrodeopodcast@gmail.com with your topic ideas. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Guest Mitchell Hernandez talks all things musicals: roles he's played on stage, roles music has played in his life, and the role YOU play in the lives of artists. Follow Mitchell's journey from being "just a singer" to composing original music, and hear his advice to young people who love or aspire to create art. Plus, Mitchell and Callie talk must-see musicals you can watch at home, and we invite you all to come to TEXAS! Where to see/hear Mitchell's work in-person: Senior Voice Recital (Friday, April 22 at 5:00pm); West Texas A&M Composition Recital (Sunday, April 24 at 1:00pm); TEXAS outdoor musical (June 2 - August 13) Where to find Mitchell online: Senior Voice Recital (airs live Friday, April 22 at 5:00pm on Facebook, and will be available to stream anytime after); various performances and compositions (YouTube); Twitter and Instagram @mitch9hernandez Follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast Not your first rodeo? Email Second Rodeo at secondrodeopodcast@gmail.com with your topic ideas. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Guest Brice Boren talks all things baseball: fun facts to boost your contributions at trivia night, life lessons learned through sports, and most importantly... totchos! Hear Brice's thoughts on the road to MLB's 2022 Opening Weekend, a bucket list item involving food served in helmets, and find an answer to the question you didn't even know you had: "What in the world is mutton bustin'?" Follow Brice on Twitter @briziceboren and on Instagram @brice.boren Follow Second Rodeo on Instagram @second_rodeo_podcast Not your first rodeo? Email Second Rodeo at secondrodeopodcast@gmail.com with your topic ideas. Happy listening, and more importantly, happy trails!

Welcome to Second Rodeo! In this introduction, host Callie Boren explains the name of the podcast, as well as the reasons she started it. Hope to see y'all down the road!