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The Life Given Radio is a consortium of podcasts seeking to engage culture in a variety of fields because this life is not our own. #TheLifeGiven #TheBriefNewsbrief #TheCutandTheDry #Industrious

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    The Brief Newsbrief: Final Show, Takeaways, Saying Goodbye

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 16:59


    Isaac says goodbye as he wraps up The Brief Newsbrief and TLG! He took the liberty to boil this show down to three key points: 1. Overall, it was a success. 2. Other projects are in the works. 3. Pursuing something is oftentimes better than sitting around doing nothing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    Sanctifying Story: The Mabinogion

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 12:37


    Summary: Ryan talks through the original Arthurian legends --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    The Cut and the Dry: Saying Goodbye, Final Takeaways

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 8:31


    Kip and Isaac sit down to close out the show and give their takeaways from the last year. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    The Brief Newsbrief: The fight of so many lifetimes, labor shortage continues to confuse

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 16:59


    Isaac highlights two major storylines from this last week's slew of stories. Show notes: https://thelifegivenandrec.wixsite.com/website/post/the-brief-newsbrief-the-fight-of-so-many-lifetimes-labor-shortage-continues-to-confuse Sign up for The Briefing here: https://thelifegivenandrec.wixsite.com/website Join the conversation here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/329348412298204 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    Industrious: Mixing it up (with cocktails)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 15:07


    Micaiah discusses how she and her husband got into mixed drinks! She also recommends a couple of tips for how to incorporate them into your hospitality plan. Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/321938265648106 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    Sanctifying Story: The Boys in the Boat

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 14:02


    Summary: This episode Ryan walks through rowing, Hitler's Berlin Olympics, and man's chief end. Blog post: https://thelifegivenandrec.wixsite.com/website/post/the-boys-in-the-boat --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    The Brief Newsbrief: Roe v. Wade, Union Strikes, and Supply Chain Woes = Care for Your People

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2021 14:07


    Isaac returns to discuss some of the major headlines and stories that matter in the last week. He touches on the Texas law that could challenge Roe v. Wade, the nationwide union strikes, and the supply chain woes! Show Notes: Subscribe for The Briefing here: https://thelifegivenandrec.wixsite.com/website Join the conversation here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/329348412298204 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    Industrious: The Scoop on Seasonal Decor

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 17:14


    Micaiah sits down to discuss the new autumnal season feel! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    Sanctifying Story: East of Eden

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 23:13


    Summary: Ryan briefly walks through Steinbeck's account of the Salinas Valley, Cain's children, and Steinbeck's coined Hebrew word timshel. Blog post: https://thelifegivenandrec.wixsite.com/website/post/east-of-eden --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    The Brief Newsbrief: Vaccines, vaccines, and more vaccines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2021 14:46


    On the show today, Isaac discusses THE trending storyline that mattered throughout this week in the news. Show notes: https://thelifegivenandrec.wixsite.com/website/post/the-brief-newsbrief-vaccines-vaccines-and-vaccines Subscribe here: https://thelifegivenandrec.wixsite.com/website --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    The Brief Newsbrief: Parallel Economies, Life After America in Afghanistan, National Coffee Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 13:39


    On the show today, Isaac keeps you informed on the stories that mattered throughout the week. Show notes: https://thelifegivenandrec.wixsite.com/website/post/the-brief-newsbrief-parallel-economies-life-after-america-in-afghanistan-and-national-coffee-day Subscribe here for the Briefing: https://thelifegivenandrec.wixsite.com/website --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    Industrious: Thoughts Over Cake

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 14:22


    In the middle of birthday craziness, Micaiah sits down to record this episode over cake. Join the conversation here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/321938265648106 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 18:32


    Ryan walks through Taleb's discussion of the frailty of our knowledge, how a Dr. Who episode relates to our methods of inference, and how not to be a sucker for the Black Swan. Read the blog: https://rtayers.wixsite.com/sanctifyingmyth/post/the-black-swan-impact-of-the-highly-improbable Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/321938265648106 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    The Brief Newsbrief: The State of Capitol Hill, Battle Over Abortion Rages, Gabby Petito Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 18:19


    Isaac returns to the show today to discuss the state of Capitol hill based off a number of reports. He also gives updates on the war raging over abortion and the Gabby Petito Case. Subscribe for the news letter here: https://thelifegivenandrec.wixsite.com/website Join the conversation here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/321938265648106/?multi_permalinks=599561287885801¬if_id=1632487953250788¬if_t=group_activity&ref=notif Click here for the notes: https://thelifegivenandrec.wixsite.com/website/post/the-brief-newsbrief-the-state-of-capitol-hill-battle-over-abortion-rages-gabby-petito-case --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    Industrious: A Special Anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2021 20:46


    On her return to the show today, Micaiah reflects on a special anniversary - her first son's birth. She reflects on her life-flight up to Spokane and their time in the NICU. Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/321938265648106 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    The Life Given Radio: This Week's Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2021 32:52


    This week, a couple of our creators took the week off. But a couple of shows still dropped new episodes. This week's roundup features the Cut and the Dry and Sanctifying Story! Join the conversation here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/321938265648106 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    Sanctifying Story: Something Wicked This Way Comes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 15:00


    Ryan discusses how the atheist Ray Bradbury weaves the concept of "the joy of the Lord is our strength" into his dark fantasy novel Something Wicked This Way Comes. Read more here: https://rtayers.wixsite.com/sanctifyingmyth/post/something-wicked-this-way-comes Join the conversation here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/321938265648106 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    The Cut and the Dry: Inflation, Understanding the Times Episode Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 17:52


    Today, Kip is on his own yet again. Despite his saddened state, Kip discusses inflation in this second installment of understanding the times. Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/sPtEaFCd --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    The Life Given Radio: This Week's Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2021 82:16


    This week on TLG Radio, The Cut and the Dry kicked off a new series, Industrious discussed a yearly bible reading challenge and the Brief Newsbrief Podcast delved into the history behind 9/11. Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/321938265648106 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    The Brief Newsbrief: From 9/11 to Now, What History Helps Us Understand in the Present

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 16:44


    In this special episode of the Brief Newsbrief, Isaac delves into the archives of the New York Times, CNN, and the White House to give us context to the Afghanistan situation. Fitting ... since it will be the twentieth anniversary of 9/11 tomorrow. Research: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kWNtL-lqP4IOYQrhvDvN6CgJDxDoF7oP9TvD-hhliU8/edit?usp=sharing Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/321938265648106 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    Industrious: The Bible Reading Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 12:01


    On the show today, Micaiah discusses this year's Bible Reading Challenge. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    Toilet Talk Tips: Live Paycheck to Paycheck, Know Thyself

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 7:21


    Kip and Isaac discussed one of Kip's hot takes on this edition of Toilet Talk Tips. Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0BeTzEK1OZBG9RXwIL5asq?si=2e44f2312a644e92 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    The Cut and the Dry: Understanding the Times, Becoming Men of Issachar, Series Launch

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 53:30


    On the show today, Kip and Isaac launch a new series on understanding the current state of wealth in our economy and what that looks like for our practical theology. Discord: https://discord.gg/5eBveB2hPA Join the conversation on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/321938265648106 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    The Life Given Radio: This Week's Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2021 62:28


    This week's roundup features the Cut and the Dry, Sanctifying Story, and the Brief Newsbrief! Enjoy listening to it all at once. Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/321938265648106 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    The Brief Breakdown: Report - Civil War in Afghanistan 'Very Likely'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2021 7:36


    This was covered on the report yesterday, but if you didn't get a chance to listen to the last segment - here it is! Report: Yahoo News: Afghanistan civil war 'very likely' as peace talks falter, says anti-Taliban resistance representative --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    The Brief Newsbrief: Top 5 Stories, Civil War in Afghanistan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2021 11:44


    Isaac reports on the top five stories of the week, and then gives a breakdown of the ever-changing situation in Afghanistan as it devolves into civil war. Research: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jO6ZXi5-4jhGZsreuxCxhuxBN-q5wQKBahYzpSGaUyM/edit?usp=sharing Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/321938265648106 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    Sanctifying Story: The White Horse King

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 17:17


    This episode, Ryan analyses Dr Merkle's defense of Alfred's right to the title "The great". Read it here: https://rtayers.wixsite.com/sanctifyingmyth/post/the-white-horse-king Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/321938265648106 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    Toilet Talk Tips: Jobs Are Plentiful, Diversify Your Savings

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 7:26


    In the most recent episode of the Cut and the Dry podcast, Kip and Isaac resurrected the old segment - "Toilet Talk Tips." This is a segment where they give some practical advice, after all of their philosophizings! Listen to it standalone here. Join their discord to ask why they named this segment the way they did: https://discord.gg/5eBveB2hPA --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    The Cut and the Dry: Afghanistan, Abortion, and the Line Drawn

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 33:26


    On the show today, Isaac rejoins Kip to discuss civil disobedience in relation to desensitization, Afghanistan, and abortion. Discord: https://discord.gg/5eBveB2hPA Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/321938265648106 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    The Life Given Radio: This Week's Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 54:04


    This week's roundup features the second episode of Sabbath Sitdowns, The Cut and the Dry, Industrious, and the Brief Newsbrief! Enjoy listening to it all at once. Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/321938265648106 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    The Brief Breakdown: Report - Over 60% of born-again Christians between 18 and 39 say Jesus isn't only way to Heaven

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 7:03


    Isaac discussed the state of the church in the break breakdown yesterday. Report: Over 60% of born-again Christians between 18 and 39 say Jesus isn't only way to Heaven --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    The Brief Newsbrief: August 27 Report, Afghanistan Update, and 60% of Christians Say This

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 17:17


    On the show today, Isaac helps cap off your work week by catching you up on all of the important news stories. In what's trending, he gives an update on the escalating Afghanistan situation and then wraps up with a report that shows what 60% of surveyed Christians are saying. Research: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y_ltBmZ1tnNGlFQLgmJO61EAlYWoRa4FhEyk8S9hplk/edit?usp=sharing Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/321938265648106/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    Industrious: Getting Arts & Craftsy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 17:02


    In this episode of Industrious, Micaiah reveals her arts and craftsy side! Instagram: @industrious.thepodcast Join the conversation on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/321938265648106 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    The Straight and the Narrow: Notes on Civil Disobedience

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 18:40


    On the show today, Kip holds down the fort while Isaac is away. He takes this opportunity to revisit an old topic -- civil disobedience! Discord: https://discord.gg/5eBveB2hPA Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/321938265648106 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    Sabbath Sit Downs: Why Did You Start Industrious?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 1:04


    Micaiah Shaw and Isaac Lopez sit down to discuss why Micaiah started Industrious. Catch her latest episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5igTI6bJJbslAnf6Hb7raK?si=275ed374053c4230 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    The Life Given Radio: This Week's Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 75:36


    This week's roundup features the inaugural episode of Sabbath Sitdowns, The Cut and the Dry, Sanctifying Story, Industrious, and the Brief Newsbrief! Enjoy listening to it all at once. Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/321938265648106 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    The Brief Breakdown: The Afghanistan Debacle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 6:48


    Covered in Friday's report, but Isaac reports on and discusses the Afghanistan situation ... a story that has captured all of America's attention. Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/321938265648106 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    The Brief Newsbrief: August 20, 2021 Report, Special Episode, Brief Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 14:21


    Today on the report, Isaac reports on one story from one outlet and then moves on to another outlet for another story. By doing this, he hopes to emphasize the diversity of his reporting and the lack of singular focus he may show an outlet. His hope is that this show represents the only outlet that matters … God's truth. Also, in the brief breakdown, he discusses the story that has all of America captivated: the Afghanistan debacle. Research: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dkoeK8JXGHSdkVQUEbWAXlZqbDraQGzblc3aES0v2XE/edit?usp=sharing Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/321938265648106 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    Industrious: Mostly Intelligible Ramblings

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 14:28


    On the show today, Micaiah puts together "mostly intelligible ramblings" that haven't made it onto the podcast yet. Join the conversation here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/321938265648106 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    Sanctifying Story: The Crying for a Vision

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 12:46


    Ryan discusses how Wangerin deals with death, metaphysics, and the oblation of self-sacrifice in his rendering of Lakotan myth, The Crying for a Vision. Read the episode here: https://rtayers.wixsite.com/sanctifyingmyth/post/the-crying-for-a-vision Join the conversation here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/321938265648106 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    The Cut and the Dry: The Battle against Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 32:16


    Today, Kip and Isaac discuss the current battle against the chaos that we are facing culture-wide. They discuss four things: Constantly shifting targets. Western leaders' primary purpose is self-preservation with a short-time horizon. No grace allowed. The curse of idiocy. Keystone XL pipeline halted as Biden revokes permit. Discord: https://discord.gg/DEM7w2v4 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    Sabbath Sitdowns: Featuring The Cut and the Dry Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 1:43


    Sabbath Sitdowns: Episode 1. Featuring: The Cut and the Dry Podcast. Question: Why did you start the Cut and the Dry podcast? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    The Life Given Radio: This Week's Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2021 73:56


    If you missed one OR all of the episodes, feel free to just listen to them all at once! Almost like an old school radio show ... Join the conversation here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/321938265648106 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    Brief Breakdown: Dads Have a Distinct Role to Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2021 6:48


    A segment from this last week's Brief Newsbrief that discussed an interesting report from PennState! Report: Closeness with dads may play special role in how kids weather adolescence --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    The Brief Newsbrief: August 13, 2021 Report, What's Trending, a Brief Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 19:13


    On the show today, Isaac reports on the Andrew Cuomo resignation, how Fauci says that local vaccine mandates are the way to go, and also gives another Olympics update. In what's trending, he discusses a barbie collection that isn't inclusive enough and then finishes off with a breakdown of a report that says that dads actually are important to the nuclear family. All that and more on the Newsbrief today. Research: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15vjTqUnXv5ELpvZ15OW51KQdPjaapiopFPxmsYMvv2o/edit?usp=sharing Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/321938265648106 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    Industrious: The Ol' College Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 16:51


    On the show today, Micaiah changes it up. She answers some questions from show producer, Isaac Lopez, on what life was like as a college student and wife. Join the conversation here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/321938265648106 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    The Straight and the Narrow: Government Authority vs Godly Rebellion

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 37:50


    Today, Kip and Isaac discuss the fine line between obeying the civil magistrate and Godly rebellion. Article Kip referenced: President Biden's extension of the eviction moratorium is unconstitutional and he knows it Discord: https://discord.gg/XWJzNWBe7H Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/321938265648106 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    The Life Given Radio: This Week's Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 47:16


    If you missed one OR all of the episodes, feel free to just listen to them all at once! Almost like an old school radio show ... Join the conversation here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/321938265648106 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    The Brief Newsbrief: August 6, 2021 Report, What's Trending, A Brief Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 22:31


    Today on the report, Isaac covers stories ranging from eviction moratorium extensions to Olympic updates and to a report about President Biden's potential retirement. In what's trending, he reads through a report of two Canadian passengers who were fined nearly 20 grand for having fake vaccination passports. He then wraps it all up with a brief breakdown discussing a story on sports and argues that it is worthwhile to discuss these kinds of topics. Research: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j_kwnjmbT18RMYLu-2mE5M-dNEX4DCjcqNMAeMxgfEI/edit?usp=sharing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/321938265648106 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    Industrious: Toddler Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 15:09


    On the show today, Micaiah discusses raising and training toddlers! Join the conversation on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/321938265648106 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

    Sanctifying Story: Just So Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 9:35


    On the show today, Ryan discusses how Rudyard Kipling re-enchants reality with completely unrealistic animal tales. Read more here: https://rtayers.wixsite.com/sanctifyingmyth/post/just-so-stories Join the conversation here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/321938265648106 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-life-given/message

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