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In sweet home Alabama, from the heart of Libya, comes a renegade candidate with a boombox and a head scarf. The cheerleaders, the geeks, the dweebs and the freaks are about to send a message the country needs right after 9/11.A very big thank you to Yasmin! Yasmin is a comedian and storyteller. You can follow her on Instagram @yasminelhahahady or TikTok @yasmin_elhady. She first told a version of this story at Story District in Washington, DC.Produced by Justin Kramon, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot.Snap Classic - Season 17 – Episode 40 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

This past week, thanks to a trip to Michigan, I enjoyed a break from surface-of-the-sun temperatures, but the Shankles have had to deal with some severe summer weather in San Antonio. Melanie and I talk about both of those things in this episode, along with Mel's newfound interest in a previously unknown-to-her historical figure. We also discuss the fact that I discovered the cheeseburger of my life in Gallant, Alabama.On top of all that, I have many thoughts and feelings about a Netflix documentary I watched over the weekend, and it's Melanie's turn for Five Favorites.Hope y'all enjoy! Join Us on Patreon  Our Amazon Shop  Big Boo Dallas (11/5) tickets - about 10 left! If you'd like to listen online, you can do that here. Show Notes: San Antonio downburst (who has ever heard of such?) Gary, Indiana power almost completely restored Mumtaz Mustafa, the food stylist for Sophie's cookbook Laura Klynstra, the photographer for Sophie's cookbook Gather & Graze by Mumtaz & Laura Facility for Rare Isotope Beams at Michigan State we loved Ben Rector's post about Dolly's death Emily Spinach wallpaper Alice Roosevelt The Fedneck on Instagram Greasy Cove General Store & The Greasy Spoon Death of the Pastor's Wife in Netflix Ryan Beatty's new album, Sweet Fortune ILIA Thruline waterproof eyeliner in Flourish Daydreamer one size solid cropped tee Anthropologie 24-day Advent beauty calendar OBAGI eyebrow boosting serum Foggy Dog Garden Party walk set I See You've Called In Dead by John Kenney our Patreon book club episode with John Kenney  Sponsors: Boll and Branch - use code BIGBOO for 15% off plus free shipping superpower - use code BIGBOO for $20 off your membership Laundry Sauce - use code BIGBOO for 20% off Thrive Causemetics - use this link for 20% off your first order

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Tremayne Thompson Summary of Tremayne Thompson's Interview with Rushion McDonald Thompson discussed his entrepreneurial journey from concert promotion in Chicago to establishing a thriving venue in Birmingham, Alabama, and later expanding into the Atlanta market. Throughout the conversation, he emphasized faith, service, community engagement, resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of mentorship in business. Purpose of the Interview The interview was intended to: Share the entrepreneurial journey behind The Perfect Note. Highlight the importance of community-driven business practices. Discuss how entertainment, food, and culture can create meaningful experiences. Provide lessons on business ownership, leadership, and perseverance. Inspire aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams while remaining committed to service and excellence. Key Takeaways 1. Build Around Service, Not Profit One of Thompson's strongest messages was that his business was never built solely to make money. Instead, it was created to serve people, provide memorable experiences, and create a place where adults could enjoy music, food, and fellowship. 2. Faith Guided the Business Journey Provide lessons on business ownership, leadership, and perseverance. , including economic uncertainty, growth decisions, and the pandemic. 3. Start Small and Do the Work The Perfect Note began with humble roots. Thompson and his wife personally set up tables and chairs, decorated venues, handled operations, and tore everything down after events. Their success came from hands-on commitment and consistency. 4. Adaptability Creates Survival During COVID-19, when many businesses struggled to remain open, Thompson and his wife pivoted quickly. They transformed their operation into a parking lot food service model, maintaining customer relationships and supporting employees during a difficult time. 5. Community Support Drives Long-Term Success By serving the community during challenging periods, The Perfect Note earned lasting goodwill. Thompson believes that businesses that genuinely support people often receive that support back many times over. 6. Mentorship Is Essential Thompson advised aspiring entrepreneurs to seek guidance from people who have already navigated the challenges of business ownership. Learning from experienced mentors can help avoid costly mistakes and accelerate growth. 7. Create Experiences, Not Transactions The Perfect Note's success comes from providing more than food or music. It offers an environment where people connect, celebrate, build relationships, and create lasting memories. 8. Continuous Learning Matters Before entering the restaurant business, Thompson intentionally worked at Waffle House to learn kitchen operations and food preparation. He stressed the importance of understanding every aspect of a business before investing in it. Notable Quotes "Our purpose is to be able to have grown folks something for them to continue to still do." A reflection of The Perfect Note's mission to provide a quality entertainment experience for mature audiences. "It wasn't motivated by making money. It was motivated by serving." Perhaps the most powerful statement in the interview, highlighting the philosophy behind the business. "When we knew how to serve, the money came." A lesson that sustainable success often follows value creation and community impact. "When this is over, how you've reached out to the community, they're going to reach back out to you." His description of how community support helped the business survive and thrive after the pandemic. "Always get a mentor, somebody who has been in it." Advice to entrepreneurs about seeking guidance before and during business ownership. "Information is free. I don't own it." A statement reflecting his belief in sharing knowledge and helping others succeed. "Go all in or go home." His summary of the commitment required to build a successful business. Bottom Line Tremayne Thompson's interview is a powerful story of entrepreneurship, faith, perseverance, and community leadership. His journey demonstrates that long-term business success is built on service, relationships, adaptability, and a willingness to do whatever work is necessary to achieve a vision. Through The Perfect Note, Thompson and his wife have created more than a venue—they have built a cultural gathering place that brings people together through food, music, and meaningful experiences. #STRAW #BEST #SHMS Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Live Call-in Show from this past Sunday night, August 30, 2026! Mike and Scott were back together for the hour taking your calls! We started the show with a great call from Francois from Canada discussing using a Placeholder and an exisiting reservation, as well as a Start, Bench, Cut game with Disney ice-cream options! We also talked with Morgan from Alabama about her upcoming first runDisney Half-Marathon at Wine & Dine! Jason called in from the Polynesian Tower to share the start to his trip, and Jared from Illinois called in to let us know, in fact, that he HAD experienced STK at Disney Springs! Come join us in the BOGP Clubhouse this week at www.beourguestpodcast.com/discord. Please visit our website at www.beourguestpodcast.com. Thank you so much for your support of our podcast! Also, please follow the show on Twitter @BeOurGuestMike and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/beourguestpodcast. Become a patron of the Be Our Guest Podcast over at www.patreon.com/BeOurGuestPodcast. Thanks to our friends at The Magic For Less Travel for sponsoring today's podcast!

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Tremayne Thompson Summary of Tremayne Thompson's Interview with Rushion McDonald Thompson discussed his entrepreneurial journey from concert promotion in Chicago to establishing a thriving venue in Birmingham, Alabama, and later expanding into the Atlanta market. Throughout the conversation, he emphasized faith, service, community engagement, resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of mentorship in business. Purpose of the Interview The interview was intended to: Share the entrepreneurial journey behind The Perfect Note. Highlight the importance of community-driven business practices. Discuss how entertainment, food, and culture can create meaningful experiences. Provide lessons on business ownership, leadership, and perseverance. Inspire aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams while remaining committed to service and excellence. Key Takeaways 1. Build Around Service, Not Profit One of Thompson's strongest messages was that his business was never built solely to make money. Instead, it was created to serve people, provide memorable experiences, and create a place where adults could enjoy music, food, and fellowship. 2. Faith Guided the Business Journey Provide lessons on business ownership, leadership, and perseverance. , including economic uncertainty, growth decisions, and the pandemic. 3. Start Small and Do the Work The Perfect Note began with humble roots. Thompson and his wife personally set up tables and chairs, decorated venues, handled operations, and tore everything down after events. Their success came from hands-on commitment and consistency. 4. Adaptability Creates Survival During COVID-19, when many businesses struggled to remain open, Thompson and his wife pivoted quickly. They transformed their operation into a parking lot food service model, maintaining customer relationships and supporting employees during a difficult time. 5. Community Support Drives Long-Term Success By serving the community during challenging periods, The Perfect Note earned lasting goodwill. Thompson believes that businesses that genuinely support people often receive that support back many times over. 6. Mentorship Is Essential Thompson advised aspiring entrepreneurs to seek guidance from people who have already navigated the challenges of business ownership. Learning from experienced mentors can help avoid costly mistakes and accelerate growth. 7. Create Experiences, Not Transactions The Perfect Note's success comes from providing more than food or music. It offers an environment where people connect, celebrate, build relationships, and create lasting memories. 8. Continuous Learning Matters Before entering the restaurant business, Thompson intentionally worked at Waffle House to learn kitchen operations and food preparation. He stressed the importance of understanding every aspect of a business before investing in it. Notable Quotes "Our purpose is to be able to have grown folks something for them to continue to still do." A reflection of The Perfect Note's mission to provide a quality entertainment experience for mature audiences. "It wasn't motivated by making money. It was motivated by serving." Perhaps the most powerful statement in the interview, highlighting the philosophy behind the business. "When we knew how to serve, the money came." A lesson that sustainable success often follows value creation and community impact. "When this is over, how you've reached out to the community, they're going to reach back out to you." His description of how community support helped the business survive and thrive after the pandemic. "Always get a mentor, somebody who has been in it." Advice to entrepreneurs about seeking guidance before and during business ownership. "Information is free. I don't own it." A statement reflecting his belief in sharing knowledge and helping others succeed. "Go all in or go home." His summary of the commitment required to build a successful business. Bottom Line Tremayne Thompson's interview is a powerful story of entrepreneurship, faith, perseverance, and community leadership. His journey demonstrates that long-term business success is built on service, relationships, adaptability, and a willingness to do whatever work is necessary to achieve a vision. Through The Perfect Note, Thompson and his wife have created more than a venue—they have built a cultural gathering place that brings people together through food, music, and meaningful experiences. #STRAW #BEST #SHMS Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alabama Football is finally back, and one of the most intriguing players to watch Saturday is five-star freshman running back EJ Crowell. Could the talented newcomer eventually become the Crimson Tide's next great running back in the mold of Damien Harris or Josh Jacobs? Alabama has been searching for another game-changing presence in the backfield after several seasons without the dominant rushing attacks fans became accustomed to during the Nick Saban era. Crowell brings the size, explosiveness and recruiting pedigree to potentially change that — but how quickly can he make an impact alongside Daniel Hill, Kevin Riley, AK Dear and Trae'shawn Brown? We're also playing SEC Buy or Sell, breaking down expectations for some of the biggest programs in the conference entering the season. Our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Asphalt! PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - youtube.com/@nextroundlive @TNRClips - youtube.com/@TNRClips FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Roll Pod, an Alabama sports podcast from Bama247. On today's episode, Mike Rodak and Alex Scarborough join Brett Greenberg dive into the Crimson Tide's season opening matchup against East Carolina in Bryant-Denny Stadium (11 a.m. CT ABC), discuss what we will be focusing on across the roster and more!(1:37) Pulse check heading into the Alabama regular season(3:43) Some wide receiver, kick/punt returner talk from Kalen DeBoer's radio show on Wednesday (8:38) Diving into some VIP Roundtable thoughts(29:21) Tossing out one bold prediction for the ECU opener(31:38) Picking some national games(41:56) Calling our shot on Heisman, national championship matchup and winnerFOLLOW• Brett Greenberg: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/BrettGreenberg_⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Mike Rodak: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/mikerodak⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Alex Scarborough⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: https://twitter.com/ByScarborough⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Tremayne Thompson Summary of Tremayne Thompson's Interview with Rushion McDonald Thompson discussed his entrepreneurial journey from concert promotion in Chicago to establishing a thriving venue in Birmingham, Alabama, and later expanding into the Atlanta market. Throughout the conversation, he emphasized faith, service, community engagement, resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of mentorship in business. Purpose of the Interview The interview was intended to: Share the entrepreneurial journey behind The Perfect Note. Highlight the importance of community-driven business practices. Discuss how entertainment, food, and culture can create meaningful experiences. Provide lessons on business ownership, leadership, and perseverance. Inspire aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams while remaining committed to service and excellence. Key Takeaways 1. Build Around Service, Not Profit One of Thompson's strongest messages was that his business was never built solely to make money. Instead, it was created to serve people, provide memorable experiences, and create a place where adults could enjoy music, food, and fellowship. 2. Faith Guided the Business Journey Provide lessons on business ownership, leadership, and perseverance. , including economic uncertainty, growth decisions, and the pandemic. 3. Start Small and Do the Work The Perfect Note began with humble roots. Thompson and his wife personally set up tables and chairs, decorated venues, handled operations, and tore everything down after events. Their success came from hands-on commitment and consistency. 4. Adaptability Creates Survival During COVID-19, when many businesses struggled to remain open, Thompson and his wife pivoted quickly. They transformed their operation into a parking lot food service model, maintaining customer relationships and supporting employees during a difficult time. 5. Community Support Drives Long-Term Success By serving the community during challenging periods, The Perfect Note earned lasting goodwill. Thompson believes that businesses that genuinely support people often receive that support back many times over. 6. Mentorship Is Essential Thompson advised aspiring entrepreneurs to seek guidance from people who have already navigated the challenges of business ownership. Learning from experienced mentors can help avoid costly mistakes and accelerate growth. 7. Create Experiences, Not Transactions The Perfect Note's success comes from providing more than food or music. It offers an environment where people connect, celebrate, build relationships, and create lasting memories. 8. Continuous Learning Matters Before entering the restaurant business, Thompson intentionally worked at Waffle House to learn kitchen operations and food preparation. He stressed the importance of understanding every aspect of a business before investing in it. Notable Quotes "Our purpose is to be able to have grown folks something for them to continue to still do." A reflection of The Perfect Note's mission to provide a quality entertainment experience for mature audiences. "It wasn't motivated by making money. It was motivated by serving." Perhaps the most powerful statement in the interview, highlighting the philosophy behind the business. "When we knew how to serve, the money came." A lesson that sustainable success often follows value creation and community impact. "When this is over, how you've reached out to the community, they're going to reach back out to you." His description of how community support helped the business survive and thrive after the pandemic. "Always get a mentor, somebody who has been in it." Advice to entrepreneurs about seeking guidance before and during business ownership. "Information is free. I don't own it." A statement reflecting his belief in sharing knowledge and helping others succeed. "Go all in or go home." His summary of the commitment required to build a successful business. Bottom Line Tremayne Thompson's interview is a powerful story of entrepreneurship, faith, perseverance, and community leadership. His journey demonstrates that long-term business success is built on service, relationships, adaptability, and a willingness to do whatever work is necessary to achieve a vision. Through The Perfect Note, Thompson and his wife have created more than a venue—they have built a cultural gathering place that brings people together through food, music, and meaningful experiences. #STRAW #BEST #SHMS Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. 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Thursday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube saw Wimp Sanderson, former men's basketball coach at Alabama, tell us why the Protect College Sports Act is needed, why Georgia's been Georgia the last few years, and the importance of scheduling; then, the guys debate the value of having experience on the Offensive Line; later, Cole & Greg look at Auburn and the question marks the Tigers have this season; and finally, we lay out our TV watching plans for tonight, since College Football is (mostly) back! "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Thursday's show, Joe and Hollywood look ahead to Dolphins-Raiders in Week 1, including Las Vegas naming Kirk Cousins its starting quarterback. The guys dive into the latest Lane Kiffin controversy at LSU, Nick Saban's comments about Kiffin's time at Alabama, and the hype surrounding Clemson vs. LSU and ESPN College GameDay. Plus, the NBA strips the Clippers of five first-round picks over the Kawhi Leonard salary-cap scandal, while Joe and Hollywood debate Kawhi's career and legacy. Kim Bokamper joins for plenty of laughs, old stories and Dolphins talk, including Miami's young defense and what to expect from Chop Robinson. Hollywood's Headlines covers the latest from Good Good Golf, Tiger Woods, Tua Tagovailoa, Cam Ward and Aryna Sabalenka. Chris Perkins joins to break down the Dolphins' young roster, early-round draft picks, Chris Bell, and Malik Willis. The guys also discuss Colorado, Deion Sanders, NIL and the changing landscape of college football. Plus, the Marlins are just 2.5 games out of a playoff spot with the final month of the season here

In Hour 1, Joe and Hollywood look ahead to the Dolphins' Week 1 matchup with the Raiders and discuss Las Vegas naming Kirk Cousins its starting quarterback over rookie Fernando Mendoza. The guys dive into the latest Lane Kiffin controversy, as LSU continues to go all-in on adding NFL players and the rest of the SEC grows frustrated, while Nick Saban's recent comments about Kiffin's time at Alabama have put the coach back in the national spotlight. Plus, the NBA strips the Clippers of five first-round picks for circumventing the salary cap to land Kawhi Leonard, and Channing Crowder's podcast lands a deal with Netflix. Joe and Hollywood also discuss the Dolphins' rebuild, the need for young players and early-round picks to become impact players, Jacob Rodriguez's expected role, and the frustration surrounding Miami's 26-year playoff-win drought.

Joe and Hollywood dive into the latest Lane Kiffin controversy, as LSU continues to go all-in on adding players from the NFL and the rest of the SEC grows increasingly frustrated. The guys also discuss new comments from Nick Saban about Kiffin's time at Alabama, including allegations about his behavior around college bars and women, as well as Kiffin's reported struggles with drinking. Plus, they react to the growing criticism Kiffin has received from the national media.

Welcome back to another episode of the unSeminary podcast. Today we're joined by Sam Hamstra, Lead Pastor of Anthem Church, a fast-growing, multi-ethnic and multi-generational church serving Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland. Anthem became an independent church in March 2020—the same week the world shut down—and has since grown to multiple locations and thousands of people. In this conversation, Sam shares how clarity around mission, values, discipleship, and vision has helped Anthem develop a distinct ministry culture and sustain healthy growth. Does your church know exactly who it is and how it does ministry? Are your leaders aligned around a shared playbook—or are you borrowing someone else's model without adapting it to your context? Sam offers practical lessons on creating organizational clarity that shapes everything from calendars to leadership development. Move from imitation to innovation. // Sam is quick to acknowledge how much Anthem learned from churches and networks that came before them. But even before Anthem launched, he began recognizing that another church's model could not simply be copied and pasted into Northwest Indiana. The local culture, demographics, ministry environment, and people were different. Healthy leaders learn from others while also doing the harder work of discerning what God is uniquely calling their church to become. Clarity takes courage. // Copying an established model feels safe because leaders can see evidence that it works somewhere else. Developing your own approach requires greater faith because the outcome is less predictable. Sam believes churches must have the courage to move into that uncertainty. Rather than endlessly chasing the next successful strategy, leaders should prayerfully identify the unique blueprint God has given their church and commit to it. Define your “way.” // Inspired by Patrick Lencioni's The Advantage, Sam and his leadership team spent roughly nine months working through five foundational questions: Why do we exist? How do we behave? What do we do? How do we live? Where are we going? Their answers eventually became what they call “The Anthem Way”—a framework that brings clarity to mission, values, discipleship, spiritual formation, and long-term vision. Mission and vision are not the same thing. // Anthem's mission is to lead people to know Christ and make Him known. That mission remains constant because it flows from the Great Commission. Vision answers a different question: where is God taking this particular church? Separating those ideas has helped Anthem distinguish between the timeless calling of the church and the specific future they believe God is leading them toward. Let your discipleship pathway drive the calendar. // One of the biggest benefits of clarity has been simplifying Anthem's yearly ministry calendar. Instead of allowing every ministry to bring new ideas and events to the table, leaders evaluate opportunities through their defined discipleship pathway. The result is greater focus and consistency. Sam says their annual rhythm has remained largely the same for years, helping both staff and attenders understand what comes next. Boring can be a strength. // Churches often feel pressure to constantly create something new, but Sam has learned that repetition can be one of the greatest drivers of health. Anthem maintains a weekly prayer gathering, predictable discipleship rhythms, and recurring ministry events rather than continually reinventing the calendar. The goal is not novelty. It is consistency around the few things the church believes matter most. Create intentional invite moments. // Anthem builds four major invite opportunities into its annual rhythm: Easter, a Summer Kickoff, Homecoming, and Christmas. These predictable moments give the congregation specific opportunities to invite friends and family. Sam has seen the church grow following these events because people know when the church is intentionally creating space for them to bring someone who may not normally attend. Values have to become behaviors. // Anthem's core values include “We Love People,” “We Choose Joy,” and “We Bleed Passion.” But Sam emphasizes that values only matter when people can see them lived out. Loving people means creating a culture where people can belong before they behave. Choosing joy means approaching ministry with gratitude rather than obligation. Bleeding passion means refusing to settle for the status quo and remaining willing to change as God leads. Use clarity to protect multisite culture. // As Anthem expands to additional locations, the Anthem Way provides clear boundaries for what must remain consistent. Sam is not claiming Anthem's approach is the only way to do church, but he does believe it is important for every one of their locations to understand and embody Anthem's distinct way of doing ministry. That documented clarity gives leaders freedom while protecting the culture across campuses. Check out Anthem Church’s About page to see how their story, mission, values, and discipleship pathway fit together. You can also follow @SamHamstra and @ThisIsAnthemChurch on Instagram. Thank You for Tuning In! There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, but you chose unSeminary, and I'm grateful for that. If you enjoyed today's show, please share it by using the social media buttons you see at the left hand side of this page. Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes, they're extremely helpful when it comes to the ranking of the show and you can bet that I read every single one of them personally! Episode Transcript Rich Birch — Hey friends, welcome to the unSeminary podcast. Really looking forward to today’s conversation. This is a funny one because literally yesterday I was talking to a church in a coaching call. We were talking about this exact issue that we’re going to unpack today. They’re wrestling with these things. I know that this is going to help you. So you’ve tuned in for a great conversation today with Sam Hamstra. Super excited to have him. He and his wife, Taylor, they founded Anthem Church in March 2020 with a vision and heart to lead people to know Christ and make them know known. Rich Birch — Over the past few years they have seen this mission become a reality, continues to grow. It’s a multi-ethnic, multi-generational family made up of thousands of people from all walks of life in Northwestern Indiana, Chicagoland, and beyond. It’s one of the fastest growing churches in the country. So honored that you’re with us today, Sam. Welcome.Sam Hamstra — Rich, so honored to be with you. This is a full circle moment for me. I’ve been following you for quite some time. So super honored to be on your on your show.Rich Birch — Oh, come on. That’s I’m glad you’re here. We, we’ve got a lot to learn from you today. So March, 2020, it’s one of those dates that sticks in all of our brains. Cause like, we all know, what were you doing? March 15th, 2020. We all can say exactly what we’re, where we were. That’s a wild month to, to launch.Rich Birch — It’s funny because I keep bumping into people who are telling a similar story. They’re like, we started during the pandemic, right at the beginning, right after that sort of thing. Give us a picture today and kind of from that moment all the way on to today, kind of bring the story, bring us, tell us a little bit about Anthem. Give us a flavor of the church.Sam Hamstra — Yeah, so we currently today we’re headquartered in Hammond, Indiana, which when we say Indiana, different people have different thoughts. But we’re we’re actually butting up to Chicago.Rich Birch — Yep.Sam Hamstra — Joking around right now, we’re going to be the future home of the Chicago Bears soon.Rich Birch — Nice.Sam Hamstra — Yeah. But um yeah, so we’re headquartered in Hammond. Our second location is in Merrillville, Indiana, about 30 minutes from here. So currently um our family’s grown to about 2,500 people in English. And we also have a Spanish service as well. And God’s done a phenomenal work over a six-year time frame.Sam Hamstra — Yeah, so we did launch in March of 2020. Our first Sunday was the same Sunday the world shut down.Rich Birch — Wow.Sam Hamstra — And so the third week of March was our first service on the internet.Rich Birch — Dude, that’s amazing.Sam Hamstra — Yeah.Rich Birch — That’s incredible.Sam Hamstra — Yes. So in God’s divine plan, kind of underneath our origin story, we we were actually a part of a church in Tinley Park, Illinois. We were a location of that church called Christian Life Center.Sam Hamstra — And our senior pastor and I, Pastor Jerry McQuay, we had been having an ongoing conversation about him making us independent, which is a whole long story. And he decided to really lean into what he believed God was doing in our lives and in this region and made us independent in God’s divine plan. That started in March of 2020. Rich Birch — Wow.Sam Hamstra — And so we transitioned from being a multi part of a multi site church a location up to being independent in March. And yeah, we started with nothing. We didn’t have any cameras, didn’t have anything. I called our media guy and said, do you have anything at your house? And he brought it. Yeah.Rich Birch — What gear you got in your basement? Yeah, that’s amazing.Sam Hamstra — Yeah and he he brought a camera from his house. And yeah, that’s how we started. One continuous shot streaming online. And that was the start of Anthem Church in March of 2020.Rich Birch — Wow. Yeah, that’s amazing.Sam Hamstra — So God’s done a great work.Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s amazing. That’s incredible. That’s cool to hear and fun to see where it’s come, you know, since then. When you look back on that experience, you know, a lot of what you’re trying to define in those early days of a church, you’re trying to bring clarity to like, what is our approach? And part of what we do is you know, we there’s ah there’s, I think, some good copying and pasting. You’re like, hey, here’s the way they do it over here. Maybe we could try a little bit that. But then eventually you start kind of coming up with your own way. You kind of birth your own a approach, playbook, you might call it. Rich Birch — When did you start to feel… ah the kind of transition from, hey, I just want to do it like in this case, either CLC or another church over there. And you started to realize, hey, there’s something unique here at Anthem. And we got to try to define some of that. Talk us through maybe from um a timeline point of view or from a revelation point of view, like, oh, this is kind of things I started to see. Talk us through what that looked like.Sam Hamstra — Yeah, so about two years before we launched Anthem, God started to really kind of do a work in our heart just on unique DNA. And we were coming out of like heavily influenced by ARC, Church of the Highlands, and learned so much from there.Sam Hamstra — And we’re seeing just how like clarity really was so important on where we’re going.Sam Hamstra — And so we were coming in there and I just was really praying and seeking the Lord on, okay, this is great. But in our context here, there’s some some differences, there’s some nuances.Sam Hamstra — This is, um we’re over here. what What does this look like here? And so really took the foundation of that and started looking at what does this look like? So when we started Anthem, it was with the thought of, we really want to lean into this unique blueprint of how God designed us and what God has called us to here. Sam Hamstra — So it really started from the jump from from day one. And so but it was a couple years ahead of time to say, OK, this is great. Let’s let’s use this. Let’s we’ve been imitating. Let’s imitate now move to a little bit of innovation and what the Lord would have for us.Rich Birch — Yeah, and there’s obviously there’s like an art and science to that, right? There’s like the, the yeah, insert whatever church, Church of the Highlands is fantastic. They’re doing a great thing, but you’re not Birmingham, Alabama. And you know and so there’s cultural differences, there’s community differences, there’s different resources and all that. That’s like the kind of science-y part of it. Rich Birch — But then there’s the art part of it, which is a little bit more… like intuitives, it’s like vibes, that kind of thing. How did you discern, okay, what are those things that we should be thinking about that are different that you start, or maybe things you started to see, evidence you started to see like, oh, maybe this isn’t working, just importing. Was there evidence of that that you saw?Sam Hamstra — Yeah, so like, and it was like small things, you know, just on approach to Sunday service. Rich Birch — Right.Sam Hamstra — You know, like, hey, this is open door, we don’t do this on Sunday. And we had just been starting to see like pretty early on, we’re we’re reaching lost people through like a hard approach to the gospel.Sam Hamstra — And it was just like, it wasn’t really seeker sensitive. Rich Birch — Sure.Sam Hamstra — It wasn’t, not saying they are, but just, it was just a little bit different in in our context where people were coming from. On the multi-ethnic side, it was just some approaches being super intentional with sounds, sights, all of that in in our context. And so, and even on the discipleship model, you know, groups, what kind of groups are we doing? How are we setting these up?Sam Hamstra — And so it was definitely like these nuances in the different categories, I would say, of discipleship that we started to pay attention to. That that was really the start, I think, of innovating what we have now.Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s cool. Why do you think so many of us just reach for someone else’s model rather than doing the longer, harder, deeper, like it’s more annoying work to try to define you know our own thing and and then ultimately to document it which we’re going to get to here. what What did you actually do to kind of try to codify that? But why do you think we avoid that as leaders?Sam Hamstra — Yeah, so I think on one end, what’s established, you can see that the model works. And so um there’s great success you’re seeing. I mean, it’s working everywhere. And so I think it’s safe. And so deep down, it’s like this is established. I see it work. And so I can kind of press play on this. And and I know to a level that this this works. Sam Hamstra — And so it takes courage to do something that you haven’t seen before. Rich Birch — Right.Sam Hamstra — And deep, deep down, i think in our hearts, to me, that’s probably foundational thing. It’s like, man, I haven’t really seen this so his is going to require some courage, require some faith to press into the unknown.Rich Birch — Right. Right. Sam Hamstra — And so I do think that unknown word leads to some different decisions sometimes.Rich Birch — Well, and your church is an interesting um example just because it’s grown so quickly. I, you know, even in the… the lead up to it, I was thinking about, you know, the word, the term church plant.Rich Birch — Like, I don’t know when that term, you know, I was talking with a church that had been around for 30 years and they’re a big church. They’re like 20,000 people. And they, the lead pastor was like, well, we still think of ourselves as a church plant. And I’m like, yeah, I don’t at some point you stop being a church plant and just be, you start being a church. Rich Birch — And I think actually this is one of those, one of those differentiations is when you start saying, okay, like we’re going to, we believe that kind of God’s called us to this unique thing. There’s something in there. You built something that I think you call the Anthem Way. Sam Hamstra — Yeah. Rich Birch — Walk us through what that is. How does it function? What is the Anthem Way? Help us understand that.Sam Hamstra — Yeah, so this was actually birthed in an odd place. I was reading “The Advantage” by Patrick Lencioni,…Rich Birch — Yeah. Sam Hamstra — …and he was talking about organizational health, and one of the keys is clarity. Rich Birch — Yes.Sam Hamstra — And I had I have kind of, I’m somewhat of a mutt in church in my upbringing. Rich Birch — Love it.Sam Hamstra — So I’ve been in a lot of different environments and seen to a lot of different things. And so it was really just kind of like looking like, how can we just be crystal clear on who we are, where we’re going and different things. And so I read that book and in that book, he actually laid out these questions that he was like kind of pointing to every successful organization needs to answer.Sam Hamstra — And Iwas kind of seeing that with some of the stuff I’ve been hearing. And I’m like, and there’s a couple of missing pieces for me that he pointed to that I thought was so important in church world that I would actually point to that have been some of the biggest things I think that have been what I would call probably the secret sauce of what we’ve seen as far as clarity. Sam Hamstra — Just the separation of something simple, but the difference between mission and vision, you know, why we exist compared to where we’re going. And so, yeah, I read that book and in there he laid out questions that you need to answer. I took that to our leadership team and we wrestled with these probably for about nine months. Sam Hamstra — I’m just going back and forth on wording, how we say things. question by question in five different questions. We answered those and we gave it a name called the Anthem Way. And so that was the foundation, but I want to give credit where credit is due. It came through the book, The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni. Yeah.Rich Birch — Yeah, no, that’s great. That’s fantastic. And I, you know, one of the things I love that you’ve hit on here is I’ve talked in other contexts that our vision, well, this is the problem with with vision, mission stuff is it’s like, first you have to have a conversation. How do you define vision? How do you define mission?Sam Hamstra — Yeah.Rich Birch — But the big thing that we’re called to, the big idea, it comes from Jesus, right? We’re supposed to reach people and grow them up in in in relationship with him. All churches should have that as their core. That is at the core of what we do. Sam Hamstra — Yeah. Rich Birch — But getting clear on how we do that, you know, these other questions I’m assuming has helped give you a bit of a more of an edge, something that’s a little bit different. Do you want to rattle through the five questions… Sam Hamstra — Yeah. Rich Birch — …and maybe some high level, I know we can’t get into all the detail, but kind of high level how you’ve answered it. And then the follow-up I’m going ask you is, which are those couple that have given you what you think are the biggest distinctives around Anthem… Sam Hamstra — Yeah. Okay. Rich Birch — …that kind of that that kind of, um you know, that provide that edge that’s a little different, you think.Sam Hamstra — Yeah. So five questions and I’ll rattle them off quick. But so first one is why do we exist? Mission – the mission question, um which you just said it, I 100% agree, you know, every church really is called to the same thing. Let’s make disciples who make disciples, the Great Commission is still our first priority.Sam Hamstra — And so the way we say that is to lead people to know Christ and make them known. That was something we just prayed into language. We want to share language that people could really rally around. Sam Hamstra — Next question is how do we behave? The values question. We wanted to boil down in our culture those not aspirational values like truly who we are. So we boil those down to three things and wrestle with the language a lot. We wanted them actionable, but we choose joy. We love people and we believe passion. Sam Hamstra — And those all have disclaimers and really feed into our culture of what we call multi-everything. We love people from all walks of life, belong before you behave, and all that falls in there.Sam Hamstra — What do we do? Patrick Lencioni was talking about how that’s really your your business definition, so to speak, not for external use, but internal. We answered that with, we provide defined discipleship pathway.Sam Hamstra — It’s what we do day in and day out. It’s why we wake up in the morning. We’re not trying to reinvent the wheel. We’re not a country club. We’re not here to make money, we’re a church and and this is this is how we do, like what we do to ah to reach our why.Sam Hamstra — How we live is the spiritual question for us. We wanna make disciples. So we wanted to be able to weigh spiritually what a disciple is. And so we looked at Acts 2:42, which we felt like was a really good, definition of these handles on a disciple. And so we have five kind of disclaimers on what we want to see in our people at our church. And we offer resources on those, but from daily devotion to prayer to we share our Jesus story. How do you testify? How do we share? How do we make Christ known?Sam Hamstra — And then the last one is where are we going, which is the vision question. And we’ve we’re wrestling with the timing right now. We currently have a 10 year vision statement, which is just kind of pointers on like, this is where we believe God is taking us as a people.Sam Hamstra — And so those five questions are give us the framework for what we call the Anthem Way. What I’ve seen, as basic as it sounds and in our context. And I don’t know if this resonates with anybody. One of the most frustrating meetings I had in church context was the yearly calendar meeting.Rich Birch — Yeah, so true.Sam Hamstra — And I just felt like everybody was coming every year with their own ideas. Some of them had to do with our mission, some didn’t. And these are just in past experiences. And so it just felt like everybody was trying to, and some, you know, just different reasons, good, bad, indifferent.Sam Hamstra — And what what gave me great clarity was to look at our defined discipleship pathway and say, this is how we create our calendar. And um that’s been one thing that has simplified everything for us.Sam Hamstra — So every year in the last six years, our our yearly calendar flow has been the same. And our people are starting to understand it. The next steps fall within it when we even, you know, baptisms, we’re doing it this time. And So that’s been one thing is basically that sounds like what do we do?Rich Birch — No, no, that’s good. I like it.Sam Hamstra — I found a lot of confusion on that in the past, on like, how do we do groups? How do we have services? To define everything within that in the discipleship pathway, to me has been life-giving, not only for us as a team, but as as our church as well.Rich Birch — Yeah. Pull that apart a little bit more. I think, because I think this is where we fall down on this type of work is, you know, and, and I know it’s none of the people that are listening in, but there are churches that like, they do a retreat and we’re like, we’re going away. We’re going we’re reading Lencioni. We’re going to define the five questions. We even make a snappy poster and we put it up on the wall. And then we go back to business as usual. It’s the same thing we’ve always done. But you’ve been able to make the connection there, particularly with the calendar.Rich Birch — Maybe talk us through, give us some examples of how this work is shaping, how you’re actually defining, you know, how you operate as a church.Sam Hamstra — Yeah, so one example I would say is prayer. I had somebody call me and I like to think our prayer culture is strong. And they said, how did you get your prayer culture strong? And I said, well, this is really mind blowing. We have a weekly prayer meeting.Rich Birch — Right. Right.Sam Hamstra — And so because of that, and and still as the lead pastor still today, I take responsibility for leading that because I believe it’s it’s a high value for the church. Rich Birch — Right.Sam Hamstra — So it’s on the calendar. We you know And we’re not adding to it. It’s just 6 p.m. to 7 every Thursday. And we support it, which I think is the secondary layer behind that because it’s important. Now we have staff support. We have worship team support. We’re, we’re like staying very focused, on a few things rather than getting broad and going to a retreat and saying, this is a silver bullet. I don’t think there, I think the whole thing is a silver bullet, the whole pathway.Rich Birch — Right. Sure.Sam Hamstra — And so we always say, you know, I took this from somebody, but, you know, we want to be Ruth’s Chris, not Ponderosa. We want a one page menu and we really want to just do that.Rich Birch — Yep.Sam Hamstra — And it might even get boring. And we we’re trying to learn that boring is good.Rich Birch — Yeah, yeah. Boring stuff grows churches. I love it.Sam Hamstra — Yeah.Rich Birch — One of those five is sharing Jesus. Every disciple has one mission, to make Christ known. We don’t keep the gospel to ourselves. We share it through our words, our actions, our lives, wherever we go. We carry the hope of Jesus to a world that needs him.Rich Birch — Unpack some ways that that value drives behavior at the church, that actually drives calendaring and and you know what you’re talking about, that sort of thing.Sam Hamstra — Yeah, so deep, you know, we always want to empower everybody to be inviters and not just share. I think the key word in that is share your Jesus story. You know, we have to be people who understand how to share a testimony outside the four walls with it, you know, with a pretty quick invite to be like, hey, come be part of this community if you don’t have a community.Rich Birch — Right.Sam Hamstra — And so that is really through calendaring. We that’s really probably intrinsically baked into what we’re doing. So anytime I bring a guest to church, I’m saying it from the pulpit. And this is my friend. They’re here. I invited celebrating those through baptisms.Sam Hamstra — We let people testify of so you’re hearing stories of that. And then really resourcing people to make Christ known by sharing their story, teaching them how to do that.Sam Hamstra — So In the context of the calendar, um you know I took this from your playbook, sir, so thank you. We wanted to create four big events in our flywheel… Rich Birch — Yep. Love it. Sam Hamstra — …that are big invite events, that these are the moments where you need to bring 10 people. Rich Birch — Right. Sam Hamstra — We have found in our calendar since day one that we are seeing people respond to that and our church grows after every single time we do a big event. Rich Birch — That’s great.Sam Hamstra — And so we’re we’re doing four quarterly things.Rich Birch — Are those are those four the same every year? Are they, are they, yeah.Sam Hamstra — Yeah, yes.Rich Birch — So what are they? What are those four? If you don’t want me asking.Sam Hamstra — So, you know, Easter, of course… Rich Birch — Yep. Sam Hamstra — …summer kickoff was something we just created… Rich Birch — Yeah, great. Sam Hamstra — …to start the first Sunday of June. We rented a football field and we just say, bring everybody. We don’t… Rich Birch — That’s great. Sam Hamstra — …in our culture here, this is one thing, like, we’re like, we don’t shrink in the summer. This is a great time to grow.Rich Birch — Keep going forward. Yep. Love it.Sam Hamstra — Yeah. And then we created something years ago called Homecoming, just, you know, it was really show up Sunday, invite day. Rich Birch — Yeah. Yep. Sam Hamstra — And then Christmas. Rich Birch — Love it.Sam Hamstra — So those are our four homecomings in November on the calendar. It just kind of flows quarterly for us that way.Rich Birch — That’s great. I love it. Well, I love what we’ve seen in fastest growing church in the country, friends that are listening in, is, you know, lots of churches will get, they have two big days, Christmas and Easter. But what we see is the behavior that you’re doing, which is you kind of end up having to make up a couple other days where you’re kind of injecting energy. We’re recording this in the summertime. You know, lots of churches have pulled a page out of Life Church’s book around At the Movies. And they, at the movies is one of their biggest attended days of the year on the the front end of that.Rich Birch — It’s just made up. There’s no reason for you to come the first week of August… Sam Hamstra — Yeah, absolutely. Rich Birch — …but they’ve decided, hey, we’re going to do that. That’s great. So we’re going to link to your about page where a lot of this is on that that page.Sam Hamstra — Yeah.Rich Birch — On the how our core values, how we behave: We love people. We bleed passion. We choose joy. There’s some unique stuff in there. So talk me through. We love people, I think could be universally true of lots of churches… Sam Hamstra — Yeah. Rich Birch — …but I’m not sure that every church would say we bleed passion. We choose joy. Talk me through those as how those are kind of a unique thing that is helping you define what it means to be Anthem.Sam Hamstra — Yeah, so you know on the love people thing, is you do hear that a lot. And I found there’s a difference between hearing it than living it out. And in religious environments sometimes, you know, I think we all pray we wanna reach the lost until you reach the lost. Rich Birch — True.Sam Hamstra — And our first service, our first Easter Sunday here, we only had one door into our auditorium. And I still remember we had the whole back of the auditorium smelled like weed.Rich Birch — Oh, wow. Okay. Love it.Sam Hamstra — And it was like this tense moment, you know, like of like, okay, this is what we pray for.Rich Birch — Yes.Sam Hamstra — And kind of diving deep into that. So we really own that language within that of we belong before we behave. And so we’re, you know, you can come from all walks of life and we believe Jesus died for all people. So we love all people.Sam Hamstra — And then the we choose joy…Rich Birch — I love that. Before we move on, the thing I love about that… Sam Hamstra — Yeah. Rich Birch — …that you’re calling out, that I do think is a nuance that we miss in too many churches, which is oftentimes we say we want to reach people. But what that comes with is messy pastoral care, hard conversations, stuff that doesn’t make sense, and long nights. Like, it’s just hard. Rich Birch — And, um you know, if you’re, it’s easy to reach Christians from the other church across town. It’s hard to reach people who don’t normally journey in this stuff.Sam Hamstra — Yeah. Yeah.Rich Birch — And I love I love that story, even of your opening weekend with the the smell of weed in the back of the room.Sam Hamstra — Yeah.Rich Birch — I love it.Sam Hamstra — Yeah. Definitely messy.Rich Birch — That’s great. Yes, yes, love it.Sam Hamstra — Yeah. You know, the “We choose joy” has just been, um i think one of the greatest testimonies we had was from somebody that just, it was their first time guest. So like, man, everybody feels like they’re the same here. Everybody’s so happy. And we just wanted to build in just this, we believe that, you know, joy should be a badge that every believer wears. It’s just been, you know, you go into the different environments and some people just, it seems like a chore to be alive.Sam Hamstra — And so we just wanted to drive in. This is a privilege to be part of what God is doing in the earth in this hour, even if it doesn’t look perfect. Rich Birch — That’s great. Sam Hamstra — And then with “We bleed passion”, um that’s really our way to say here, you know, if you’re looking for a place that’s content with status quo, you’re probably not going to like it here. We’re always going to be changing. We’re always going to be moving. We’re always going to be shifting. We always want to go with where the Lord is leading. And so we’re a sending church. Don’t get comfortable. There’s always going to be more services. There’s always going to be new churches. Sam Hamstra — So we tried to to really get that in the DNA from the front side.Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s so good. I love it.Rich Birch — I love that “we choose joy”. When I was at Liquid Church, are one of our three in this in this coupling was “Church is fun”. And you know the way we would talk about that is we would say, you know we we we say good news or we say gospel. We’re like, we should be gospel people or we should be good news people. Rich Birch — But what that actually means, how that actually should work itself out in our culture is when people interact with us, those people are a lot of fun to be around. Sam Hamstra — Yeah. Rich Birch — Because they’re redeemed people who have figured out, man, we’re following a God who loves us dearly. So what that should actually like, I love the way you’ve said it, we choose joy. Joy should be the natural outcome of our churches… Sam Hamstra — Yes. Rich Birch — …which is, again, that should not be rocket science, but it’s amazing how much that is a cultural difference or can be a huge cultural difference in many churches.Sam Hamstra — Yes. 100%. Yep.Rich Birch — That’s cool. So um you’ve been using this really throughout your how you develop leaders, how you onboard people, how you, you know, how do you come back to this time and time again? What are you using? How are you using these tools in your leadership development, in your raising up of volunteers, that sort of thing?Sam Hamstra — Yeah, so foundationally, I got to give credit where credit is due once again on this. I heard University of Kentucky’s baseball coach say this about culture, and it was like the best thing I’ve ever heard. He totally transformed his program, and he said it was culture at at the root of it. He said culture is every day. Culture is what you accept, and culture is what you reinforce.Rich Birch — It’s good.Sam Hamstra — And so we try to keep that in front of us as much as we can. It’s you know not something we just say we want to lead the way every day. So within these three, we actually just came out with 10 leadership values that all fit within those three…Rich Birch — Oh, that’s cool.Sam Hamstra — …that give a little more language to our leadership, like, you know, we love people, so we park in back. And so really speaking to the culture of, you know, we put other people first, we serve. Rich Birch — Oh, that’s good.Sam Hamstra — And so, you know, we try to outdo each other. You know, I park about a half mile away from church on Sundays. We don’t we don’t do pastor parking, you know, or anything like that. umAnd so just, it’s every day.Rich Birch — Yes.Sam Hamstra — We do a value at every single one of our pre-service huddles on Sunday. So we’re taking those three values every Sunday, one, here’s what we’re doing.Sam Hamstra — And then Leadership Pipeline, we implemented this two years ago and we’re teaching our Anthem way across the board to a new set of leaders three times a year. And so we really zone in on culture a lot. We’ve just realized people coming from a lot of different places and what makes our culture, our culture are these distinctives. And so we’re teaching those and then really trying to walk them out. And the best testimony we’ve been hearing is people say, yeah, we see that in the leadership of the church. So that’s been really cool to hear.Rich Birch — That’s really cool. I love it. And friends, this just reminds me of the like such a foundational thing we’ve all got to get right and work on and then repeat, repeat, repeat, repeat, repeat.Rich Birch — We’ve got to keep on top of this language and and just come back to it time and time again. So you’re multi-site, you’re you’re going to launch more campuses down the road. Sam Hamstra — Yeah.Rich Birch — How does this tie into that conversation around, you know, there can be in you know, some multi-site churches, there’s like this tension of uniformity, you know, versus autonomy. And like, how how does that how does how does your thinking work out with the Anthem Way in multiple locations?Sam Hamstra — Yeah. So I want to preface this with I’m new, so I am figuring this out in real time. Rich Birch — Sure. Yeah, yeah, yeah.Sam Hamstra — I’m coming from from being a campus pastor to now being in the position I’m in. We’re two years into our first ah plant location campus. So and we’ve seen it be successful.Sam Hamstra — But what we’ve agreed on is we are going to be uniform in the Anthem Way. So we’re choosing uniformity and everything that falls within that box of the Anthem Way. Um, and so that has been like the running lanes for us to define what we’re doing, how we’re doing it, the way we talk, the way we move, our style of church, um, and all of that. So that’s been, you know, we’ve been really struggling with, with, with what you just said, that uniformity versus unity versus, you know, autonomy. Sam Hamstra — And so, the Anthem Way is to become our framework on how we’re starting locations. And we feel like as long as everybody’s in sync with all, and it and it entails a lot, right? I mean, how we do church, our approach to a lot of things.Sam Hamstra — And so that’s been that’s been our overarching theme is we want to be uniform in this. Rich Birch — yeah that’s good. Sam Hamstra — And so that’s what we’ve been trying to make sure it’s documented, ready to go.Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s good. Yeah, that’s an interesting, that’s like a, we could have a whole other half an hour just on on on that issue.Sam Hamstra — Yeah.Rich Birch — But one of the things we have seen over the long arc of the multi-site movement is churches that are choosing clarity and um and more, yeah, an understanding of, in your case, what is Anthem and how do we do what we do, those churches are the churches that, from my perspective, and not just statistically, are actually benefiting more from the multi-site movement. Rich Birch — The churches where they’re like, hey, let’s spend a lot of time. It can actually be the worst model because it’s like, we have a lot of people thinking about all the different ways you could potentially do church. As opposed to saying, no, no, like this is the way we’re not, we’re not saying this is the best way. We’re just saying it’s our way. We’re not saying that this is the only way to do it.Sam Hamstra — Yeah.Rich Birch — We’re just saying this is the way we do it. And, um and we’re okay with that. We’re settled on on that as an issue.Sam Hamstra — Yeah. That’s good. That’s good.Rich Birch — That’s interesting. Is there anything that changed or that has changed as you, I realize you’ve influenced ben to this from the beginning, but like, has there been anything that has kind of changed as you got clearer on the Anthem Way over the over the years? You know, something you cut or improved or, you know, is there anything that jumps to mind on that front?Sam Hamstra — Yeah, we’re would I might use the word refined rather than changed. Rich Birch — Sure. Yep, that’s good. Sam Hamstra — I was just talking to our discipleship director this morning just on, you know, is there is there a small group model? So like our three kind of handles in our discipleship pathway are know Christ, grow in Christ, and and make Christ known.Sam Hamstra — And, you know, our small group model isn’t working. We added what we call the Mosaic School of Ministry, which is is another thing in Grow. And we’ve actually seen way more interest and success in that. And so, you know, we have a way higher percentage right now going through what we call a School of Ministry, which is classes and and discipleship then we’re getting in small groups. Sam Hamstra — And so we’ve been just kind of wrestling with that a little bit. Like, is that culture, is it good, is it bad? And so I think those those refining moments have have really changed. We started off, though, I feel soft saying this, but it worked in our context. But we would start every year with 21 days of prayer and fasting in the beginning. And do 21 days again in the fall.Rich Birch — Love it.Sam Hamstra — We’ve actually gone down to seven days to start the year. There’s seven days in the fall. We just feel like we’re seeing actually better results with more people getting involved just with those minor tweaks, just to say this…Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s good.Sam Hamstra — …his is we’re we’re seeing bigger impact there. Rich Birch — Sure. Sam Hamstra — But so I think those refining things have been really good.Rich Birch — Has there been any of that refining that has come not from you, but from a member of your team? Like, has anyone called you out or called the church out on like, hey, like on prayer or on any of these where, you know, like when that’s happened in my life, I kind of like that. Sam Hamstra — Yeah.Rich Birch — I’m like, oh, well, that’s a pleasant thing that just happened there, even though it feels weird to be the person being called out.Sam Hamstra — Yeah.Rich Birch — Have you had any experiences like that?Sam Hamstra — Yeah. Yes. I’m laughing because, yeah, I’ve had quite a few. I could point to the one with prayer fasting. Rich Birch — Yes. So somebody on our team was like, hey, pastor, you know that there’s really no a place in the Bible where there’s a three week corporate fast. Rich Birch — Sure. Sam Hamstra — Yeah like where the whole church is coming together for three weeks and I’m like well I got a challenge, I’m gonna look. And I’m like sure enough you know, I’m maybe somebody could find it, but it was like these times and seasons where people come together for specific things of like, oh man you’re right. Rich Birch — Yeah. Yeah, love it. Sam Hamstra — So and so that was like one of those um yeah it’s it’s definitely happened quite quite a bit and so which I love that too and so it’s been such a blessing of solid team that feels free to speak when when they need to.Rich Birch — Yeah, that’s great. Well, this has been a good conversation, just as we’re kind of coming to land. If you think about a church out there that feels like okay they’ve listened to this and they’re like okay, we maybe they’ve opened up your website. And they’re like, hey, we’re not as clear on this that as we could be, we need to get much clearer on that.Rich Birch — What’s kind of one first step that you would encourage people to take? What would be kind of the best first step towards getting clarity on this front?Sam Hamstra — Write the vision, make it plain so that he that reads it may run.Rich Birch — Dude, I love it. And with that, we end the episode. That’s fantastic. No, that’s great. Unpack that a little bit.Sam Hamstra — Um, you know, I for so much of my life, I was always looking to be so unique and so different. Rich Birch — Right.Sam Hamstra — And I felt like I just needed the next best thing. And it was wasn’t until I just locked into this is what the Lord has for us. And it might sound like somebody else it might look and that’s OK, but this going to be very unique to us. And this is what we’re doing. And just to be very clear on that and then just this is for me, but I get bored so easily. And to just, just not get bored and just keep doing the same thing in the same direction day after day.Rich Birch — Right.Sam Hamstra — And in that that flywheel, to use your words, it does work. And just to see that go and to to get very clear and and simple and and let people know where you’re going and just keep saying the same thing over and over is so life-giving.Rich Birch — That’s so good. So good.Rich Birch — Well, I really appreciate you being here today. If we want to send people anywhere online to track with you or to track with the church, where do we want to send them?Sam Hamstra — So first name, last name would be all my personal stuff. So @samhamstra, last name H-A-M-S-T-R-A.Sam Hamstra — And all church stuff is weareanthemchurch.com. And then weareanthemchurch on social as well.Rich Birch — Love it. So good. Appreciate that, Sam. Thanks so much for being here. Honored that you take some time to be with us today.Sam Hamstra — Yeah, thanks so much, Rich, my honor.

Football season is back, and so is the arguing.In the first edition of Small Town Kickoff, the guys debate whether NIL money and the transfer portal have damaged college football, whether the Big Ten has overtaken the SEC and what Tennessee fans should expect.Then come the predictions: Dabo Swinney eventually coaching Alabama, Lane Kiffin's future, a potentially painful Titans season and the NFL teams that could make a Super Bowl run.Small Town Kickoff drops every Thursday throughout football season. Follow the show so you never miss an episode—and put your predictions on record with us at TryThatInASmallTown.com.00:00 Welcome to Small Town Kickoff00:49 A new Thursday football tradition01:16 Has college football lost its excitement?02:38 Has the Big Ten passed the SEC?03:31 Tennessee and opening-week opponents05:32 NIL money and the transfer portal06:03 NFL expectations and the Patriots06:53 Are the Titans in for a rough season?08:16 How the guys will watch opening weekend09:24 Will Dabo Swinney eventually coach Alabama?09:59 The Lane Kiffin debate12:42 Early NFL and Super Bowl predictions14:51 The danger of sitting starters15:32 A bold Titans win prediction16:18 What's coming every Thursday_____________________________________________________________________SPONSORS: The Try That in a Small Town Podcast is powered by e|spaces!Redefining Coworking - Exceptional Office Space for Every BusinessBook a tour today at espaces.comFrom the Patriot Mobile studios:Don't get fooled by other cellular providers pretending to share your values or have the same coverage. They don't and they can't!Go to PATRIOTMOBILE.COM/SMALLTOWN or call 972-PATRIOTRight now, get a FREE MONTH when you use the offer code SMALLTOWN.10Stone is an all-new apparel brand inspired by country music superstar Jason Aldean. Built around the same hardworking mindset Jason has carried throughout his career, 10Stone delivers rugged, everyday style made to keep up. 10Stone. Premium Quality. American Grit. Available exclusively at Walmart.Peacemaker Coffee CompanyFounded by retired police officer/chief Chris Morris, Peacemaker delivers clean, low-acidity coffee while supporting police, firefighters, EMS, military, veterans, teachers, dispatchers, and medical personnel through donations and programs.https://www.trythatinasmalltowncoffee.com_____________________________________________________________________Follow/Rate/Share at www.trythatinasmalltown.com -For advertising inquiries, email info@trythatinasmalltown.comProduced by Jim McCarthy and www.ItsYourShow.coSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Episode #1440: Today, Steve Greenfield is back with us as we talk about how dealership workers are mostly satisfied, but younger and mid-tenure employees are showing some cracks, Ford is betting big on a $30,000 EV pickup, while one Alabama dealership ...

In hour 3 of New day with SSJ we are joined by Dieter and Sherm for their weekly segments. SSJ and the guys start by talking about an article about Lane Kiffin and his time at Alabama, SSJ presses Gehrig for details. The guys get into players returning to college after not making NFL rosters, Jack Pyburn to the Chiefs, and a Tyreek Hill update from Gehrig. The guys discuss the Chiefs, and the tackle situation heading into week 1. We shift to college football ahead of week 1 starting tonight, before getting back to talking Chiefs to close the hour.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Bulwark’s Sarah Longwell stops by to talk about Trump’s record-breaking disapproval among the American people and her new book, How to Eat an Elephant: One Voter at a Time.Then we’ll talk to former Senator Doug Jones about his run for Alabama governor against Senator Tommy Tuberville.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Alabama football is back, and Last Call is breaking down everything surrounding the Crimson Tide's season opener against East Carolina at Bryant-Denny Stadium. How will Kalen DeBoer, Ryan Grubb and Alabama handle an ECU team coming off a nine-win season and a Military Bowl victory? And with the heat index potentially reaching 110–111 degrees in Tuscaloosa, could the weather become one of the biggest stories of Week 1? The guys dive into the biggest Alabama football questions entering the opener, including Keelon Russell's first start at quarterback, expectations for the Crimson Tide offense, the competition along the offensive line, Alabama's running back depth and whether the Tide can establish the physical running game they'll need once SEC play arrives. They also discuss Alabama's wide receiver room, the importance of explosive plays in Ryan Grubb's offense, what the Crimson Tide need to learn from these early-season “tuneup” games and why the first two weeks could be critical before Alabama faces Florida State. Plus, the conversation expands to the biggest controversy in college football: LSU, the SEC and the push to bring former professional players back into college football. Could the ongoing dispute lead to unprecedented action from the SEC? And what does the situation say about the transfer portal, NIL, player movement and the increasingly chaotic free-agency era of college football?

Week 1 of the college football season is here and Greg McElroy gives you the most in depth previews you will find anywhere! Are there too many distractions for LSU when Clemson comes to town, can Auburn get off to a fast start with new HC Alex Golesh, and is Notre Dame ready to live up to the hype with a test against Wisconsin? Is Miami ready to pick up where they left off on a Friday night at Stanford, will Oregon and USC start fast and can Colorado get a road win at Georgia Tech? We have old PAC 12 rivalries renewed and what to watch for with Indiana, Alabama, Texas and Ohio State.  This is what we have been waiting for! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More far-left businesses across Memphis say they will deny service to law enforcement. We name names today. Plus, your chance to win tickets to see Alabama at Live At The Garden.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

College Football Week 1 is here, and Seth Woolcock and Scott Bogman are breaking down their favorite bets across the opening slate. The guys dive into spreads, totals and team totals, including Georgia Tech vs. Colorado, Utah vs. Idaho, Miami vs. Stanford, Ohio State vs. Ball State, Texas vs. Texas State, Oklahoma State vs. Tulsa, Alabama vs. East Carolina and more. They also tackle some of the weekend’s most intriguing matchups, including Cal vs. UCLA, Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin at Lambeau Field, Memphis vs. Arkansas State and Auburn vs. Baylor. Which favorites are worth laying the points with, and where can bettors find value by backing a big underdog? Then, Bogman gives out his favorite Week 1 college football player props, featuring Josh Hoover, DJ Lagway, Cam Cook, Ian Strong and Kamario Taylor. Get the numbers, matchups and betting angles behind the picks before locking in your Week 1 college football card. Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Game Picks - 0:02:57 Georgia Tech -6.5 vs. Colorado - 0:03:07 Utah -33.5 vs. Idaho - 0:05:37 Miami FL Team Total Over 34.5 - 0:07:23 Ball State +50.5 @ Ohio State - 0:08:53 Texas State +30.5 @ Texas - 0:12:14 Oklahoma State -13.5 @ Tulsa - 0:14:30 Oklahoma State Over 34.5 - 0:15:57 Alabama Team Total Over 41.5 vs. ECU - 0:17:38 Memphis -10.5 vs. Arkansas State - 0:20:13 California ALT +3.5 vs. UCLA - 0:24:01 Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame Over 47.5 - 0:27:12 Auburn -7.5 vs. Baylor - 0:29:21 BettingPros Premium Giveaway - 0:31:39 Player Props - 0:33:48 Indiana QB Josh Hoover Over 234.5 Passing Yards - 0:33:59 Baylor QB DJ Lagway Over 1.5 INTs - 0:34:25 WVU RB Cam Cook Over 117.5 Rushing Yards - 0:35:28 Cal WR Ian Strong Over 56.5 Receiving Yards - 0:37:08 Miss St QB Kamario Taylor Anytime TD - 0:38:18 Outro - 0:38:57 Helpful Links: Subscribe to BettingPros College Football on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@BettingProsCollegeFootball - Get year-round college football futures, weekly best bets, game previews and betting analysis from Seth Woolcock, Scott Bogman, and the BettingPros team. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BettingPros App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Make winning bets with advice and picks from top sports betting experts. The BettingPros app puts consensus and expert-driven sports betting advice at your fingertips to help you pinpoint the best odds and make winning bets. Download it today on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠App Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Play⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check the Latest College Football Odds - https://www.bettingpros.com/ncaaf/odds/ - Compare current NCAAF lines and find the best available odds before placing your college football bets. Upgrade to BettingPros Premium - https://www.bettingpros.com/premium/ - Unlock premium picks, advanced betting tools, expert analysis and additional data to help you make more informed wagers. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BettingPros Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Looking to up your game in sports betting? Join our exclusive sports betting Discord community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bettingpros.com/chat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Not only can you connect with expert handicappers who provide free picks for NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, player props, live betting, and more, but now you can also participate in our weekly community picks. Cast your vote, see how your picks stack up against the experts, and track your success! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BettingPros Pick Tracker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Want to track all of your wagers in one place? Check out the BettingPros Pick Tracker. It syncs up with your sportsbooks to tally which picks hit, and which miss AND gives you a live look at what the public is doing so you can use real-time tracking to determine which plays to make, and which to fade: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bettingpros.com/pick-tracking⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kimmer, Pete Davis and Flounder kick off the show with a wild new Vanity Fair report detailing Lane Kiffin’s controversial years at Alabama under Nick Saban. Plus, the Lindsay Clancy murder trial takes another turn as the jury remains deadlocked, sparking a heated discussion about the case and dramatically different reactions from men and women. The crew also dives into growing concerns over police abuse of Flock license-plate cameras, debates privacy versus public safety, and takes calls from listeners on both sides.

This month on Winning at Honey with Stephanie, Stephanie Slater turns her attention to a honey show category that doesn't appear at every competition: pollen. Preparing pollen for competition requires more than simply collecting it from a pollen trap. Stephanie walks through what judges look for, including cleanliness, proper moisture, aroma and flavor, consistent fill levels, and a colorful variety of pollen. She also shares lessons from her own first pollen entry—and the judge's comment card that showed her where she could improve. You'll learn how Stephanie collects and freezes pollen, uses a fan to separate lighter debris, hand-cleans small batches with tweezers, and prepares jars for judging. She also explains why you should bring extra pollen to the show to correct settling and fill levels before submitting your entry. Stephanie also discusses balancing pollen collection with the nutritional needs of the colony, including her practice of activating traps for only 24 hours before giving the bees several days of unrestricted pollen collection. Finally, this month's Honey Show Spotlight looks at upcoming competitions in Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, and the 2026 Missouri State Beekeepers Association Fall Conference, where Stephanie will be helping with the honey show. Whether you're preparing your first pollen entry or looking for another category to add to your show bench, it's time to start cleaning those pollen pellets! Blue skies and blue ribbons! Websites mentioned: Missouri State Beekeepers Assn Fall Conference – https://www.mobees.org/events/beeconf2026/ American Honey Judges Assn - https://honeyshowusa.com/ ______________ Brought to you by Betterbee – your partners in better beekeeping.   Betterbee is the presenting sponsor of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Betterbee's mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com _______________ We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments in the show notes of this episode or: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com Thank you for listening!  Podcast music: Be Strong by Young Presidents; Epilogue by Musicalman; Faraday by BeGun; Walking in Paris by Studio Le Bus; A Fresh New Start by Pete Morse; Wedding Day by Boomer; Christmas Avenue by Immersive Music; Red Jack Blues by Daniel Hart; Bolero de la Fontero  by Rimsky Music; Perfect Sky by Graceful Movement; Original guitar background instrumental by Jeff Ott. Beekeeping Today Podcast is an audio production of Growing Planet Media, LLC ** As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases Copyright © 2026 by Growing Planet Media, LLC

The Tennessee Vols are finally entering the 2026 college football season but how good can Josh Heupel's team actually be? Charlie Burris and Zach Ragan break down the entire Tennessee football schedule, predict every game, reveal their final records and discuss whether the Vols have what it takes to compete for a College Football Playoff spot. Entering the season, Tennessee has plenty of questions. The biggest one? How quickly can true freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon develop against an SEC schedule? The Vols have talent all over the roster, including playmakers like DeSean Bishop, Mike Matthews and Braylon Staley, but the quarterback position will determine just how high this team can climb. Charlie and Zach go game-by-game through Tennessee's 2026 schedule, including major matchups against Texas, Alabama, South Carolina, Texas A&M and LSU. They discuss:

Chuck is reconsidering the possibility of Clemson being able to pull a stunner at LSU. Chuck and Heath discuss why the setup is perfect for Dabo Swinney to reestablish his program's brand, but his Tigers have been bad in recent openers. Charlie Potter assesses Alabama going into their season opener.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clark sits down with Huntsville native and Firetower Camp owner Billy Claunch to talk about the vision behind this 350-acre outdoor getaway and the journey of bringing it to life.Billy shares his path from growing up in Madison to spending more than 25 years in the fire truck business, and how his love for building, travel, unique Airbnb stays, and the outdoors eventually led him into hospitality.They also dive into the story behind Firetower Camp's relocated Monte Sano fire tower, the development of its first treehouse, plans for a second treehouse on the water, and Billy's long-term vision for creating a place where guests can explore Smith Lake, hiking trails, waterfalls, caves, and hundreds of acres of Alabama outdoors.https://www.firetowercamp.com

The Film Guy Brooks Austin is back on Beat Everyone! He breaks down Alabama's new starting quarterback Keelon Russell and why the QB1 is such a special talent. Did Kalen DeBoer fix Alabama's offensive line and run game during the offseason? How many wins does Brooks think Alabama will have in 2026, and will they make the College Football Playoff? All that and more. Do you really know ball? PLUS, a word from 2003 Bama Fan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kurt Deimer joins Nasty Neal to discuss his terrifying new indie horror film, HELLBILLY HOLLOW!Filmed inside the real Hellbilly Hollow haunted attraction in Vincent, Alabama, the movie unleashes a nightmarish carnival filled with elaborate practical set pieces—including Wack-a-Troll, High Striker, Acid Darts and a wild Car Dunk sequence engineered by executive producer and production designer Mike Denard.Kurt discusses producing and starring in the film, bringing its deadly carnival attractions to life, and contributing eight original songs to the soundtrack. The movie also features an original score composed by Roy Mayorga of Ministry and sound design by Tom Boykin, whose credits include John Wick: Chapter 4 and The Last of Us.Directed by Kevin Wayne and written by Bernadette Chapman, Hellbilly Hollow stars Kurt Deimer, Kevin Wayne, Danny Vinson, Sandra Ellis Lafferty, Megan Alexandrea Weaver, Hallie Shepherd, Trey Miller and Keller Fornes.Enter the Hollow—where the carnage comes to town!Subscribe to Without Your Head Horror Podcast for more interviews with the filmmakers, actors and creators behind independent horror.Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmwH7xVAhD-OOAqFWyTYTA/join#HellbillyHollow #KurtDeimer #HorrorMovie #IndieHorror #HorrorInterview #WithoutYourHead #NastyNeal #PracticalEffects #CarnivalHorror #NewHorrorMovie

Welcome to The Weekly, produced by TAB Media Group, which publishes The Alabama Baptist and The Baptist Paper. Each episode features news headlines read by TAB Media Group staff and volunteers. New episodes are released weekly on Wednesday mornings. Articles featured in this episode: Alabama disaster relief team seeing 'divine appointments' as Indiana floodwaters recede Overnight fire destroys Ebenezer Baptist Church in Pennington First person: Couple leaves fingerprints all across Shocco Springs Lass Words: When you're asked, 'What is it like to be old?' Should your church help launch a new congregation? Prattville youth pastor initiates 'speed-mentoring' event to bridge age groups Baptist Nursing Fellowship plans Huntsville summit in October 'Revitalized' community outreach sparks new energy for Prattville church New approach to Deaf Bible translation begins with Book of Esther Visit TAB Media HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE

Roger Hoover visits with former Alabama defensive end Jon Hand on Crimson Drive, driven by NASCAR, on September 2, 2026. This interview was presented by the Paul W. Bryant Museum. Crimson Drive is live each Tuesday and Thursday on the CTSN YouTube, and Facebook pages at 2 p.m. central.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Hour 1 of Wednesday's 3 Man Front featured Conrad's updated prediction for Alabama's upcoming season, Brian Edwards sharing his favorite picks for the Week 1's CFB action & more of the media's reaction to Lane Kiffin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Stewart, the voice of the Alabama Crimson Tide, joined 3 Man Front on Wednesday to preview Alabama's season opener against East Carolina!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 of Wednesday's 3 Man Front included Chris Stewart breaking down Alabama's matchup against East Carolina, a look behind the curtain at Lane Kiffin's wild tenure in Tuscaloosa & more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The final hour of Wednesday's 3 Man Front included Steve Sarkisian taking some subtle shots at Alabama & Auburn about the Longhorns' portal acquisitions, a new edition of #PatPonders & more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Three Things You Need to Know"...data center controversy in Alabama...Florida bans flock cameras...texts...AI may help with health concernsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mark Rodgers and Cale Gundy discuss the most compelling games on the slate in every window on Saturday. Are you interested in watching the freshman quarterbacks at Tennessee and Alabama? Are you surprised that Kirk Cousins was named the starting quarterback to start the year for the Raiders? Mark makes Cale pick a side and total for the OU and OSU games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe MFVA visits to look over the Care of Creation, and gives his perspective from being raised in creation and his agrarian roots. Dr. Ray Guarendi gives his psychological perspective on post-partum depression, the difference in "psychosis" and how it relates to the Clancy murder trial. Vanessa Denha-Garmo shares her coaches commentary on decisions, disarming workplace bullies, and more...Plus, Lucy Lunsford highlights the Divino Nino Festival at The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament (OLAM Hanceville, Alabama), and Dave Palmer joins to share exciting news about registering for GRN Academy from the Guadalupe Radio Network!

Week 1 of the college football season is here and Greg McElroy gives you the most in depth previews you will find anywhere! Are there too many distractions for LSU when Clemson comes to town, can Auburn get off to a fast start with new HC Alex Golesh, and is Notre Dame ready to live up to the hype with a test against Wisconsin? Is Miami ready to pick up where they left off on a Friday night at Stanford, will Oregon and USC start fast and can Colorado get a road win at Georgia Tech? We have old PAC 12 rivalries renewed and what to watch for with Indiana, Alabama, Texas and Ohio State.  This is what we have been waiting for! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Army Ranger. Two combat tours. Youth pastor. State senator. Talk radio host. CNN contributor. And now the top federal prosecutor in Alabama's largest federal district.   Bryan Dawson sits down with Phil Williams, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, for the full story: the troubled kid who got shipped overseas to live with his father and met Christ in a youth choir in London; the reserve officer who was among the first Alabamians on the ground in Afghanistan after 9/11; the law student who came home from war and had to sue the Alabama State Bar to sit for the bar exam; and the day a lieutenant changed the convoy route for no reason he could explain and a car bomb went off on the road they were supposed to be on.   Five years ago, Phil and Bryan were launching Rightside Radio and 1819 News out of the same building, betting that Alabama could become an outpost of freedom. This is the story of what God did with that bet.   “Personnel is policy.” When the nomination came, Phil said no. Here's what happened next.   Watch the full conversation with Bryan Dawson and U.S. Attorney Phil Williams.   Subscribe to 1819 News, like the video, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear what God can do with a life.   Topics Tackled • Fitting square pegs in round holes: an army kid, a broken home, and the structure that saved him • Afghanistan and Baghdad including the route change that stopped a convoy from driving into a car bomb • Ranger School and the lesson: “When you want to quit, that's your mind, not your body” • Suing the Alabama State Bar after a combat deployment cost him his ethics exam score • The 2010 Senate class, 136 years of one-party rule, and voting to cut their own pay • From Rightside Radio to CNN, making the conservative case in hostile rooms • Turning down the U.S. Attorney nomination, and the phone call that changed his mind   Connect With Phil Williams • U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of Alabama: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndal • X / Twitter (personal, from his Rightside era): https://x.com/SenPhilWilliams • Rightside Radio archive (Rumble): https://rumble.com/c/c-1625445 • His years of work at 1819 News: https://1819news.com/author/PhilWilliams      #PhilWilliams #USAttorney #Alabama #NorthernDistrictOfAlabama #ArmyRanger #RuleOfLaw #Veterans #RightsideRadio #AlabamaPolitics #1819News

Drop us a note about the podcast. A 20-year-old Marine dies in a crash, and the internet seems more shaken by the loss of an influencer. That contrast is hard to sit with, but it exposes something real about American culture, our attention, and what we've been trained to value.We start with Romans 10 and the simple chain that drives Christian evangelism: people can't believe if they haven't heard, and they can't hear unless someone is willing to speak. From there, we talk through the story of Landon Dunn and the way headlines frame grief, honor, and responsibility. It's not about being callous toward anyone who died. It's about asking why service, sacrifice, and the families left behind can feel like an afterthought when publicity is involved.We also read 1 Corinthians 11:7–9 and say out loud what many churches avoid, then return to Romans to underline grace. If salvation requires extra hoops, it stops being grace and turns into works. Along the way we read from the Psalms and Proverbs, share a quick reflection on loyal friends, and highlight the Medal of Honor citation for Ty Michael Carter, a story that puts courage and selflessness in sharp focus. We finish with Tocqueville's warning about the bond between Christianity and liberty, and we close in prayer.If this meant something to you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it. What part challenged you most?#AmericanPatriot#ChristianNation#BibleSupport the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribeCountryside Book Serieshttps://www.amazon.com/Countryside-Book-J-T-Cope-IV-ebook/dp/B00MPIXOB2 America's Christian Heritage Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2622483

College football Week 1 is finally here, but before we dive into our full preview and picks later this week, we're looking at the bigger questions that could start shaping the season as soon as the games kick off. Which performances should actually make us feel better about a contender, and what would qualify as an early warning sign even with all the usual disclaimers about overreacting in September? We start with Keelon Russell taking over at Alabama, then work through some of the most interesting new looks around the country. How quickly can Lane Kiffin put LSU together after an aggressive offseason? What should we be watching from Oregon's new coordinators? Can Darian Mensah immediately unlock another level for Miami, and just how much is riding on DJ Lagway working out at Baylor? We also dig into Notre Dame's revamped collection of skill players and what Wisconsin might be able to tell us about a team with national championship aspirations. Plus, Dan ingests alarming amount of cold brew, we identify a few under-the-radar Week 1 hinge points and somehow end up discussing the appropriate hair-dye threshold for independent podcasters. Sign up to play our pick'em game at Verballers.com.Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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