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#jesus #hoop Wer ist Jesus für dich?Im Johannesevangelium sagt Jesus: „Ich bin das Licht der Welt.“ Damit macht er deutlich, dass er der ist, der Orientierung, Hoffnung und neues Leben bringt. Sein Licht scheint in unsere Dunkelheit – in Schuld, Angst und Zweifel – und führt uns heraus in Freiheit. Wer Jesus nachfolgt, muss nicht mehr im Dunkeln leben, sondern findet das Licht des Lebens.

A detailed look at the in and outs and frozen chaos of Le Franc Tireur's Task Force Faith, is the main topic of this show.  We give you a detailed look at the rules, terrain and designer notes of said game.  We cover the notes, so you don't have to.  Dave gives us a look at Scenario BFP-159: Machine Gun Alley from Mannerheim CrossSHOW LINKSBuy TFF at BFPSHOW TIMES01: Chit Chat8:35 What's in the Box?  Terrain Time38:00 What Have You Been Playing Lately?49:36 Total Running TimeBFP - 159 End of GameThis show is brought to you by Bounding Fire Productions and our Patreons!Theme song by Derek K. Miller of Penmachine.The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel.

The BREAM Fishing Project – March 2026 Monthly Report March is here and the tournament scene is starting to fire back up around the country. In this Monthly Report episode of The BREAM Fishing Project, Andrew is joined by Brett Geddes to look ahead at what's coming up in the next few weeks, reflect on the Marlo round, and dive deep into some technical discussions that will help you catch more and better BREAM. We kick things off by running through the March tournament calendar, including the BREAM Masters SA event on the Glenelg River, the Hobie round at Wallaga Lake (including the Saturday night talk session), WA boat rounds, the NSW Tournament Series event at Lake Macquarie, and Vic BREAM at Gippsland Lakes. There's also a bit of exciting news around the first official BREAM Fishing Project Team heading to Vic BREAM — something we'll be watching closely. From there we unpack the listener survey results, with over 140 responses from the community. We talk through what listeners are enjoying, what they want more of, and some of the feedback around species coverage and content direction moving forward. A big portion of this episode is dedicated to a full Marlo recap, including Brett's last-minute trip down, pre-fish observations, the challenges of a boom-and-bust fishery, and some honest reflections on how quickly a session can unravel when you miss key details like hydration and preparation. There are some great takeaways here for anyone fishing systems that can turn on and off quickly. The second half of the episode shifts into a detailed soft plastics and rigging session. We explore: Using heavier jighead weights and a more aggressive retrieve to trigger bites How different jighead weights can completely change lure action and presentation Rigging a prawn-style soft plastic multiple ways (forward, backward, and mid-body hook placements) Weedless rigging options and when they're most effective How subtle rigging adjustments can change your hook-up rate and presentation in pressured systems Brett also shares his flies eyes / dumbbell eyes concept, originally adapted from fly fishing, and how it can be used to control sink rate and lure orientation when targeting fish in shallow water. This leads into some really interesting discussion around sight fishing opportunities and how to present plastics in front of actively feeding BREAM. We also touch on Andrew's recent session at Towra Flats, a quick chat about Arc Genesis hooks (use code BFP to support the show and grab a discount), and finish up with a wrap on a sight fishing session at Lake Tyers and some gear insights including Hobie sunglasses. This episode is packed with practical takeaways, honest reflections from recent tournament experiences, and plenty of ideas you can apply on your next session.

#jesus #hoop #ego Wir alle kennen Hunger. Nicht nur körperlich – sondern innerlich.Hunger nach Sinn. Nach Hoffnung. Nach echtem Leben.In Evangelium nach Johannes Kapitel 6 speist Jesus Tausende. Doch dann sagt er:Nicht das Brot ist das Wunder – ich bin es.Wer zu mir kommt, wird nicht hungern.Die Frage heute ist ganz persönlich:Wer ist Jesus für dich?Bleib nicht geistlich hungrig.Komm zu ihm.

#jesus #hoop #unverschämte #Gnade Heute schließen wir unsere Serie zum Buch Jona ab – mit einem unerwarteten Finale.Gott verschont Ninive. Die Menschen kehren um. Eigentlich ein Grund zur Freude, oder?Doch Jona wird wütend. Warum? Weil Gott gnädig ist.In Kapitel 4 sehen wir:

In the special segment “Mom Wins,” Laura and Shanna celebrate their recent parenting achievements, including a clever chemistry-based solution that saved bath time and a surprising moment of jumping into action to help a stranger. Also, Shanna checks in about adjusting to a new chapter now that the kids are back at school and she must figure out what's next after leaving her job, while Laura shares an unexpected weekend saga that took a sharp turn. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week, including a full agenda “mommy camp” day and a new hobby that's quickly becoming a kid's entire personality. Shanna's kids are 7 and 9.5 years old, and Laura's kids are 7 years old and 4.5 years old.Topics discussed in this episode:Adjusting to life after leaving your job and figuring out what's nextGiving yourself permission to have a “fallow period” after a big work/life shiftHandling your kid's sudden and mysterious medical symptoms while far from homeSolving kid “fairness” problems before they become full-blown meltdownsCitric acid: what it is, how to use it and why Laura swears by itWhen motherhood changes how you respond in an urgent situationPlanning an all-day outing with kids to avoid a wide-open day at homeWatching your kid fall in love with a new hobbyProducts, links, resources mentioned in this episode:Piccle P street artistChuck E. Cheese Fun PassBath Bomb Potion KitCitric AcidTrails CafeJesse Owens ParkZootopia 2Guitar NinjasFender Squier 3/4-size electric guitarGuitar strings mnemonicsPast BFP episodes mentioned in this episode:Ep. 397 - Where Laura talks about the bath potions as her BFP for the weekEp. 384 - Where Sebastian wonders why Laura didn't marry Tom York of RadioheadConnect with UsFollow us on social: Instagram, TikTok or Facebook at @bfppodcastJoin our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.Visit our website: bigfatpositivepodcast.comEmail us: contact@bigfatpositivepodcast.comIf you enjoyed this episode, help spread the word by sharing the show or leaving a review. Thank you!Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#jesus #hoop Was passiert, wenn Gott dich genau dorthin schickt, wo du auf keinen Fall hinwillst?Heute geht es um Berufung, Widerstand, zweite Chancen – und um einen Gott, der uns nicht nach Bequemlichkeit, sondern nach Auftrag sendet.Die Geschichte von Jona ist keine nette Kinderstory. Sie ist unbequem. Sie stellt uns infrage. Und sie zeigt: Gott gebraucht nicht die Starken – sondern die Verfügbaren.Mach dich bereit. Diese Predigt wird dich herausfordern.

Mike Ryzy joins us once again! What we have been playin' lately includes Mike playing ASL again with his friend online. Dave K recounts his playing of Scenario BFP 155- Stalingrad Reds from Mannerheim Cross.  In the box is Action Pack 20 which has a large variety of scenarios and one map #98. Action Pack 21: Blitzkreig to Paris with many maps. Mike also provides a look at the rules changes from Journal 16. SHOW LINKSNone TodaySHOW TIMES01: Chit Chat7:20 What Have You Been Playing Lately?17:35 What's in the Box?32:00 Total Running TimeEnd Game the road hexes on left heldTheme song by Derek K. Miller of Penmachine.The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel.

Jona ist gescheitert, auf der Flucht vor Gott und ganz unten angekommen.Im Bauch des Fisches erkennt er: Am Ende beginnt nicht das Aus – sondern Gnade.Wir schauen auf einen Gott, der rettet, wenn keine Hoffnung mehr da ist.Nicht weil wir gut sind, sondern weil er gnädig ist.

„Mach dich auf und geh nach Ninive…“ (Jona 1,2) – doch Jona läuft in die entgegengesetzte Richtung.Warum fliehen wir vor Gott, obwohl wir an ihn glauben? Und warum hört Gott nicht auf, uns zu suchen?In Jona 1 entdecken wir, dass Gottes Gnade nicht erst bei der Umkehr beginnt, sondern schon im Weglaufen:im Sturm, im Aufwecken, im Nicht-Loslassen.„Denn Gott hat alle dem Ungehorsam überlassen, um allen seine Gnade zu schenken.“ (Römer 11,32)Eine Predigt über falsche Kompasse, geistliche Gleichgültigkeit und einen Gott,dessen Gnade unverschämt größer ist als unsere Flucht.

#jesus #hoop #2026 #Motto Wir glauben: Glaube ist nicht dafür da, aus der Distanz zuzuschauen – sondern um Leben zu verändern.In Apostelgeschichte 3 sehen wir Petrus und Johannes:Sie schauen hin. Sie handeln. Und durch Jesus richtet sich ein Mensch auf.Diese Message führt uns zu drei starken Haltungen:Eine Liebe, die vereint.Eine Besonnenheit, die hinsieht.Und eine Kraft, die aufrichtet.Gottes Geist ist nicht nur für wenige – er ist für alle.Für dich. Für mich. Für heute.Lass uns gemeinsam entdecken, was es heißt, nicht Zuschauer zu bleiben,sondern Gestalter zu werden.

#jesus #hoop #2026 #Motto „Ich habe den guten Kampf gekämpft, ich habe den Lauf vollendet, ich habe Glauben gehalten.“ (2. Timotheus 4,7)Gemeinsam entdecken wir geistliche Wege zu einem befreiten Leben: Beichte, Anbetung, sich vom Heiligen Geist führen lassen und die Freude am Herrn feiern.„Denn die Freude am HERRN ist unsere Stärke.“ (Nehemia 8,10)WEBSITEhttps://hoop.de/KONTAKThttps://hoop.de/kontakt/SPENDEhttps://hoop.de/spende/GUTE GESCHICHTEhttps://hoop.de/gute-ge...GEBET & DANKhttps://hoop.de/gebet-d...FOLG UNS AUF SOCIAL MEDIA FÜR ALLE UPDATESinstagram.com/hoop_kirche

#jesus #hoop #2026 #Motto Unser Leben ist oft laut, voll und auf uns selbst ausgerichtet.Doch echter Glaube entsteht dort, wo Raum frei wird.Raum für Stille.Raum für Einfachheit.Raum für Hingabe und Dienst.Heute geht es um einen Weg zu mehr Echtheit –weniger Ego, mehr offenes Herz.Ein Weg, auf dem Gottes Gnade wirken darf.

Welcome to the 2026 version of The 2 Half-Squads.  The 2026 version is pretty much the same as the 2025 version only with new Rules and Box Art and such. This episode includes some very nice and thoughtful letters to welcome in your new year. What we have been playin' lately is a Frostgrave Game, and Scenario BFP 154- Little Tin Can Opener from Mannerheim Cross.  Brush up on your Rules as we cover Rule D9 Vehicles as Cover.SHOW LINKSNone TodaySHOW TIMES01: Chit Chat7:20 Letters18:15 What Have You Been Playing Lately?23:00 RulesPhoto by Louis Padol44:00 Total Running TimeTheme song by Derek K. Miller of Penmachine.The views and opinions expressed on The 2 Half-Squads are not necessarily those of the hosts. You can also watch the show on our Youtube channel.

#jesus #hoop #2026 #Motto Zu Beginn dieses neuen Jahres starten wir mit einer Predigtserie, die wie ein geistliches Motto für 2026 gedacht ist: „Weniger getrieben. Mehr getragen.“Wir leben in einer Welt voller Tempo, Erwartungen und Druck – und oft prägt genau das auch unseren Glauben. Doch Gott lädt uns ein, anders zu leben: nicht aus eigener Kraft, sondern aus seiner Gnade. Nicht getrieben, sondern getragen. In dieser Serie wollen wir entdecken, wie unser Leben geistlich erfüllt werden kann – nicht durch Leistung, sondern durch Nähe zu Gott.WEBSITEhttps://hoop.de/KONTAKThttps://hoop.de/kontakt/SPENDEhttps://hoop.de/spende/GUTE GESCHICHTEhttps://hoop.de/gute-ge...GEBET & DANKhttps://hoop.de/gebet-d...FOLG UNS AUF SOCIAL MEDIA FÜR ALLE UPDATESinstagram.com/hoop_kirche

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#jesus #hoops #adventure #weinachten In Jesus hat sich Gott selbst gezeigt.Er macht sichtbar, wie Gott wirklich ist.Jesus zeigt uns, wozu wir als Menschen bestimmt sindund was wahre Größe bedeutet.In ihm finden wir Hoffnung, Rettung und neues Leben bei Gott.

#jesus #hoops #adventure #weinachten Advent ist die Zeit des Wartens.Warten auf Antworten, Veränderung und Hoffnung.Manchmal warten wir so lange, dass wir aufhören zu erwarten.Heute geht es um Simeon .„Simeon wartete auf den Trost Israels.“ (Lukas 2,25)Warten kann müde machen – und trotzdem Hoffnung bewahren.„Der Heilige Geist war mit ihm.“ (Lukas 2,25)Du darfst Wunder erwarten.

Action Fishing Tournaments – Brooklyn, Hawkesbury (20 July 2025) In this episode we head to Brooklyn on the Hawkesbury with the crew from Action Fishing Tournaments, for a memorable round held on 20 July 2025 and one that won't be forgotten anytime soon. We break down three very different tournament journeys — each one packed with lessons, timing windows, missed opportunities, upgrades, and one of the most remarkable fish ever landed mid-competition: • Glenn Allen places 3rd with 39, 28.5 and 28.5 cm fish (96 cm total) after a hot early bite window around racks, poles and rock walls. • John Sharp secures 2nd with 30.5, 33 and an impressive 46 cm PB brim for a 109.5 cm bag — taking just three bites all day and converting every single one. • Joshua Richards takes the win with a jaw-dropping 34 / 46 / 51 — totalling 131 cm including a 51 cm yellowfin brim, hooked deep around bridge pylons and landed against all odds. A true unicorn fish. Andrew wraps up with a personal update on training for the Fly Program, discussing a week of walking, physical reset, momentum, and encouragement for anyone wanting to start moving again — even short efforts count and confidence builds quickly.

„Es gibt Momente im Leben, in denen wir spüren, dass wir Schritte machen müssen,die wir nicht ganz verstehen.Wege, die wir nicht kontrollieren können.Und genau dort entscheidet sich oft mehr, als wir denken.Heute sprechen wir über diesen besonderen Raum dazwischen.Schön, dass du da bist.“#jesus #hoops #adventure #weinachten

In this December Monthly Report, Andrew is joined once again by Brett Geddes for a full wrap-up of the month in bream fishing, tournament results, big fish stories, tackle talk, and a few trademark Boofhead moments. This episode covers the end-of-year comps, including the Vic Bream Classics Grand Final at Gippsland Lakes, the WA Boat Grand Final, and recent events at Brooklyn. Andrew and Brett break down why the fish behaved the way they did, how the lakes system is fishing late in the year, and what stood out about the Grand Final — including a number of big fish over 1.7 kg. There's also plenty of discussion about giant bream, the 50 cm debate, measuring techniques, and fish movement in spawn-mode conditions. Andrew and Brett also talk through Andrew's recent jewfish trolling efforts on the Georges River, including stories of metre-plus mulloway taken on light gear, rock-wall sessions, and how mapping, boat speed, and lure depth all play a role. The episode also includes: A bass session update A tailor with two lures in its mouth EcoGear Aqua catches SX-40 style crankbait fish ARK Genesis lead-free jigheads and sinkers Leader treatment, light-line finesse, and tackle tweaks “What Cheeses Me Off?” Boofhead stories and gear mishaps Info about Andrew's upcoming trip with The Fly Program Details about the Daiwa Reel Connections Day A look back at one full year of Monthly Reports If you'd like to check out the ARK Genesis lead-free jigheads and sinkers, you can visit: https://arkgenesis.com.au Use the code BFP at checkout for a listener discount. If you enjoy these episodes and want to support the show, you can buy Andrew and Brett a coffee at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/andrewdeath  

#jesus #hoop #adventure #weinachten Advent bedeutet „Ankunft“. Doch bevor etwas ankommt, beginnt immer ein Weg – ein Ruf, der uns herausfordert, der uns bewegt, der uns verändern will. So wie Gott Abram rief, ruft er auch uns heraus aus Sicherheiten, Gewohnheiten und Ängsten – hinein in ein Abenteuer mit ihm. Advent ist deshalb nicht nur ein liturgischer Zeitpunkt, sondern eine Einladung: aufzubrechen, festzuhalten, loszulassen und weiterzugehen. Gott kommt – und mit seiner Ankunft beginnt unser Weg.

#gutes #geben #hoopkirche #bremen Gottes Herz schlägt besonders für die Armen (Psalm 146,7‑9; Micha 6,8), und echter Glaube zeigt sich nicht nur im Glauben, sondern auch im Handeln (Jakobus 2,14‑17). Christen sollen durch Soforthilfe, Hilfe zur Selbstentwicklung und gerechte Strukturen die Bedürftigen unterstützen (5. Mose 15,7‑11; Lukas 14,12‑13). Wir helfen, weil jeder Mensch Gottes Ebenbild ist (Genesis 1,27) und wir Gottes Gnade erfahren haben (5. Mose 10,18‑19), die uns motiviert, anderen zu dienen. Wie die frühe Kirche sollen wir mit Freude teilen, sodass Glaube und Tat zusammenkommen (Apostelgeschichte 4,33‑35).

#gutes #geben #hoopkirche #bremen „Manchmal vergessen wir im Alltag leicht, wem eigentlich all die Dinge gehören, die wir benutzen, genießen oder verwalten. Die Bibel erinnert uns immer wieder daran, dass letztlich alles seinen Ursprung bei Gott hat. In Psalm 24,1 heißt es: „Dem Herrn gehört die Erde und alles, was darauf lebt.“Und Jesus betont in Apostelgeschichte 20,35, dass wahres Glück nicht im Ansammeln liegt, sondern im Geben.Wenn wir diese Worte ernst nehmen, verändert sich unser Blick auf Besitz, Geld und Ressourcen. Plötzlich geht es nicht mehr darum, wie viel wir festhalten können, sondern wie wir mit dem umgehen, was Gott uns anvertraut hat. Lukas 12,32 sagt: „Hab keine Angst, kleine Herde. Denn es macht eurem Vater Freude, euch das Reich zu schenken.“Mit diesem Herzen, diesem Vertrauen und diesem Blick wollen wir in das Thema hineingehen.“

#gutes #geben #hoopkirche #bremen Bibelstelle: 1. Thessalonicher 5,18; Apostelgeschichte 2,44+45; 1. Timotheus 6,6-10 Das menschliche Herz sucht ständig nach „mehr“ – mehr Besitz, mehr Sicherheit, mehr Erfüllung – und doch müssen wir einsehen: Wir jagen Dingen hinterher, die unser Herz nie wirklich satt machen können. Jesus lädt uns ein, aus diesem Hamsterrad auszusteigen und ein anderes Lebensmodell zu entdecken. Darüber spricht diese Predigt. Und sie fokussiert uns wieder auf Jesus: Denn er allein stillt die Leere in uns, die kein Geld und kein Erfolg füllen kann. Wer Jesus findet, ist wirklich re

Bibelstelle: Matthäus 6,19-24 „Mehr Geld = Mehr Glück“ – was Jesus über Geld und Besitz lehrt, stellt diese weit verbreitete Formel stark in Frage. Nicht die Anhäufung von irdischen Schätzen, sondern ein Herz der Großzügigkeit ist eine Quelle wahren Glücks. Wer auf seinen materiellen Besitz vertraut, fühlt sich immer arm und lebt ständig in der Angst, zu wenig zu haben. Wer sein Herz aber an den himmlischen Dingen festmacht, findet echte Freiheit. Diese Predigt ist ein Aufruf, die Freude am Geben zu entdecken.

#jesus #hoop #bremen #Goldstück Die Predigten „Goldstücke“ sind 3 kurze Inputs von Menschen aus der hoop Kirche. Ihr Gold(stück) ist das, was Gott ihnen aufs Herz gelegt hat. Diese Inputs sind goldwert, denn hier erfährst du, dass Gott kein Freund vom Zuspätkommen ist, er dir in allen Lebenslagen die Konstante bietet und du dir für deinen Alltag enorm viel bei ihm abgucken kannst. Kurze Inputs – große Wirkung für deinen Alltag.

Shanna and Laura get into the Halloween spirit with a spooky special segment, sharing scary parenting stories that will strike fear in even the most confident parents! Also, Laura reports on her kids' creepy Halloween costume choices, and Shanna reacts to her 6-year-old's last-minute request to switch costumes. Finally, they share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6.5 and 9.5 years old, and Laura's kids are 6.5 years old and 4.5 years old.Topics discussed in this episode:-Kids' Halloween costumes-Halloween parties-Scary parenting stories-Phrogging-Purgatory box-Creating screen-time rules with your kidsProducts, links, resources mentioned in this episode:-What is Phrogging?-PBS KidsPast BFP episodes mentioned in this episode:-Ep. 335 (Where Shanna talks about her Halloween party last year)This episode's full show notes can be found here.Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcastJoin our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.Visit our website!This episode is sponsored by Inito. If you're trying to conceive or just want to understand more about your body and your cycles, try Inito: https://try.inito.com/hormone-tracking/inf/?discount=BFP&utm_source=social_media&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=BFPBig Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bibelstelle: Röm 11,1-36 Israel – die Wurzel unseres Glaubens. Ein Volk, das Gott erwählt hat, um die Welt zu segnen. Und wir? Wir sind wilde Zweige, eingepfropft in diesen Ölbaum, getragen von derselben Treue, die Gott Israel hält. Diese Predigt geht über Politik hinaus: Sie zeigt, wie Gottes Zusagen an Israel auch uns Halt, Hoffnung und Orientierung schenken. Wir entdecken einen jüdischen Messias, der die Welt verändert, und eine Gemeinde, die berufen ist, Brücken zu bauen, Frieden zu stiften und Versöhnung zu leben – mitten in einer Welt voller Unsicherheiten. Gottes Treue endet nicht mit Israel. Sie gilt auch dir.#Glaubenswurzel #Israel #Gottisttreu #Versöhnung #hoopKirche

My Story   Talk 27  More Activities in Europe Welcome to Talk 27 in our series where I'm reflecting on God's goodness to me throughout my life. Last time I was talking about our off-campus activities while we were at Mattersey. I began by talking about activities in Britain and concluded with our activities in Europe, particularly in connection with EPTA, the European Pentecostal Theological Association. Today we'll be saying more about Europe, first with regard to our activities in the Pentecostal European Fellowship, and then about my preaching in national leaders' conferences as well as in local churches. The Pentecostal European Fellowship As I have already explained, PEF was formed as a result of a merger between PEC and EPF. Little did I know when I accepted the invitation to preach at the PEC conference in 1978 that it would eventually lead not only to the founding of EPTA but also to a ministry within PEF itself, and ultimately to representing Europe on the Presidium of the Pentecostal World Conference. Because of my experience in Europe, I was first asked by the AoG Executive Council, as its chairman, to represent AoG on the PEF committee. Jakob Zopfi from Swtizerland had been its chairman for many years and, after Reinhold Ulonska retired as vice-chairman, the PEF Committee elected me to take his place. Major features of the work of PEF were the conferences it usually held once every three years. Thousands of people from all over Europe came to these conferences, though the majority on each occasion came from the country that was hosting it. Relatively few, however, came from the UK. This may have been because of the cost of crossing the channel, or even because the preaching was always done through an interpreter which English speaking people often find it hard to get used to. After preaching at the conference in The Hague in 1978, the next PEF conference we attended was in Böblingen near Stuttgart in 1984, but not in any official capacity. Eileen and I went on to attend conferences in Jönköping, (Sweden, 1991), Bordeaux (France, 1994), Fridek-Mistek (Czech Republic, 1997), Helsinki (Finland, 2000), and Berlin (Germany, 2003). There are many towns in Sweden with a name ending in -koping. It's connected with our English word shopping and is roughly equivalent to market. It was at Jönköping (pronounced yernsherping) that I was appointed to serve as Vice Chairman of PEF. We travelled there by car, which may seem surprising bearing in mind the distance, but it meant that Eileen could come with me, and the trip would cost no more than the price of one air ticket for me. And it turned out that, as most of the delegates had arrived by plane, there was little transport available between the hotel and the conference centre. This meant that we were able to transport Dr Ray Hughes, who was the chairman of the Pentecostal World Conference and the guest speaker from America, to and from the meetings. It gave him the opportunity to get to know us and may have been partly the reason why the following year I was appointed to serve on the PWC advisory committee, and eventually as a member of its presidium. We also travelled by car to the Bordeaux conference in 1994, combining it with a holiday exploring south-western France and visiting Castera Verduzan in Gascony, and Mauléon-Licharre and Eaux Bonnes in the Pyrenees. The conference was particularly significant for Eileen because she was the wife of the Vice-Chairman. This normally carried no specific responsibility, but Sylvia Zopfi, the wife of the Chairman, had broken her leg and was unable to attend. Consequently, it fell to Eileen to preside at a meal for ladies, most of whom were French speaking. Of course there was an interpreter, but Eileen never saw herself as an ‘up front' person and was understandably nervous. Because it was a meal for ladies, I was unable to attend, but I found out later that Herman von Ameron, the husband of the guest speaker, had crept in at the back. So I asked him privately how Eileen had got on, and he replied, She was magnificent. She was like the Queen! Following the political reforms known as perestroika introduced by Russian President Mikhail Gorbachov in the late 1980s, Czechoslovakia was divided into two separated nations, the Czech Republic (or Czechia) and Slovakia. Fridek-Mistek was the venue chosen for the 1997 PEF conference, because it lies on the border of these two countries and so provided delegates from both equal opportunities to attend. Once again, Eileen and I travelled by car, taking extra care in Czechia not to exceed the speed limit, as we'd heard that the Czech police were likely to impose heavy fines on foreigners for any minor infringement. We took the opportunity to visit Prague, a beautiful city, for a weekend before travelling on to the conference. It was now almost 20 years since I had first preached at the conference in The Hague, but for the next decade I was to become a regular speaker with the special responsibility of preaching on the Baptism in the Holy Spirit and praying for people to receive. Sadly there are still many people who attend Pentecostal churches who have not yet come into the experience and in a conference where thousands are in attendance the numbers coming forward for prayer were likely to be enormous. Pentecostal pastors often seem reluctant to teach on the subject, possibly because they are frightened that, when they lay hands on those they pray for, they will not begin to speak in tongues. So I felt the need to preach not only to the people, but also to the pastors. And at Fridek-Mistek I decided to pray for the pastors before I prayed for the people. I asked all the pastors who wanted the Lord to use them in laying hands on people to receive the baptism, to come forward first. I explained that I would pray for them first so that they could then join with me in praying for the people. Dozens of pastors came forward and after I had prayed for them I asked them to turn round and face the congregation. I then called the people to come forward. Hundreds came and each pastor had a queue of people to pray for. Of course, it's impossible to know how many spoke in tongues for the first time, especially in a meeting where so many different languages are spoken! And, even with the people I personally prayed for, there was no way of knowing if they were speaking in tongues or if they were just praying in their own native language. But one thing was particularly noteworthy. When teaching on the baptism I have always been careful to stress that the evidence we are expecting is tongues, not tingles – or shaking, or falling over, or anything else that has no clear biblical basis! However, when one of the people I prayed for did fall over, there was an immediate reaction in the queue next to mine. People started to move into my queue. Perhaps they felt that, despite all I had said, they would somehow get something extra if they fell over! There is still a desperate need for teaching on this throughout the Pentecostal movement and the charismatic renewal worldwide. After the conference we drove into Austria and stayed in an apartment in the church in Bad Ischl where Klaus Winter, the PEF treasurer, was the pastor. I preached in his church and we had a wonderful ten days there exploring Salzburg and the Salzkammergut, the wonderful area where The Sound of Music was filmed. The Helsinki conference was held in the summer of the year 2000 but was preceded by an EPTA conference held in Kaggeholme near Stockholm. We travelled by car as far as Kaggeholme but after EPTA we parked it at Arlanda airport and flew to Helsinki. As Jakob Zopfi was unable to attend because of an illness, it was my responsibility to chair the conference. I also preached on the baptism in the Holy Spirit and, as at Fridek-Mistek, had the privilege of praying for many who were seeking. Shortly after that Jakob Zopfi retired as the PEF chairman and I confess that I was rather relieved not to be appointed as his successor. I too was soon to retire from Mattersey and frankly I didn't want the responsibility. Ingolf Ellsel, a younger man who was the leader of the BFP in Germany, was appointed as chairman, and I was happy to continue to serve as vice chairman. In 2003 the conference was held in Berlin in June. En route we stopped at Liège preaching there over the weekend. We reached Berlin in good time for the conference travelling at times at almost 150 m.p.h. on the autobahns where there was no speed limit. We stayed in a hotel on the outskirts of Berlin in Spandau, famous for its ballet company, and travelled in by underground train to the conference meetings. As in previous years I preached and prayed for people to receive the baptism and hundreds came forward. When Ingolf Ellsel asked who had spoken in tongues for the first time it seemed like just about everybody who had been prayed for raised their hand. It was experiences like this that were undoubtedly the reason why I was asked to speak at so many churches and conferences for national leaders. Churches and National Leaders' Conferences During the years I was at Mattersey I spoke at several national leaders' conferences as well as ministering in local churches. Most of the teaching I did at national conferences centred on the baptism and gifts of the Holy Spirit and how to encourage them at local church level.  These included Germany and Hungary (1989), Iceland (1990), Austria (1999), Belgium (2003) and France (2004) where I was required to preach six times in French on a variety of topics.   The conference was held in Léognan, near Bordeaux, and close to the site of the ADD Bible College. (ADD Assemblées de Dieu i.e. AoG). I taught several sessions in the college in the week preceding the conference and then preached at a youth event held in a marquee in the college grounds. This was an occasion where I really needed the Lord to help me. Of course we always need his help, but this time even more so. I had completely forgotten that I was scheduled to be the speaker at this event, so I said to the principal of the college,             I don't really need to be at the youth meeting this afternoon, do I? To which he replied,             Mais si, vous êtes le prédicteur! (But yes, you are the preacher!) But I had nothing prepared, and I had never preached to young people in French before. Fortunately, several of my books have been translated into French including The Holy Spirit – an Introduction. I had little more than an hour before the meeting began and so, helped the French text of the section on the fruit of the Spirit, I hurriedly prepared a message on this, using examples from the life of Jesus. And the Lord really blessed it. Dozens of young people came forward responding to the appeal to seek to rededicate their lives to Christ. That really encouraged me as the I was preaching in the thousand strong assembly in Bordeaux where Daniel Hébert, whom I had met through PEF, was the pastor. But before leaving the subject of national conferences I need to mention that it was at that conference that David Cizéron gave me a book about his father's work in a part of France I had never heard of, something which will become relevant in a later talk. As far as preaching in local churches is concerned, there are of course far too many to mention them all. I have already talked about my trips to Sweden when I preached in local churches as well as teaching in Bible Colleges. One highlight of these trips was preaching in the Filadelfia church in Stockholm founded by the renowned Pentecostal pioneer, Lewi Pethrus (whose name, incidentally, features immediately before mine in the International Dictionary of Pentecostal and Charismatic Movements). Another highlight was travelling with Eileen to Kristinehamn at the northern end of Lake Vänern, the largest lake in Sweden, and preaching for a week for Paul Gren, one of our former Mattersey students. Germany was another country I also visited frequently. My contact with Germany came from three different though interrelated sources – EPTA which I have already mentioned, the national leaders of the Volksmission group of churches, and the local church in Heidenheim. Herbert Ros and Günter Kaupp were president and vice-president of Volksmission and had both been students at Kenley under the principalships of Donald Gee and John Carter respectively. They both had a great respect for what we were doing at Mattersey and over the years sent us a good number of excellent students who, after they had returned to Germany to take up pastorates there, invited us to minister for them whenever we were in Germany. It was also through my contacts with the leadership of Volksmission that I was invited on several occasions to travel round the churches for a couple of weeks often preaching for just one evening in each church. I was usually accompanied by Eileen, who loved travelling with me and enjoying the beautiful scenery of southern Germany and the warm hospitality we received in homes wherever we went. We undertook such trips in 1998, and 1999, when I was also the guest speaker at the BFP national leaders' conference. (BFP was the wider Pentecostal movement in Germany of which Volksmission had become a part). We made similar trips in 1994, '95, and '96. But it was the church at Heidenheim that we visited most frequently. The pastor there was Albert Bühler. In the early eighties his son-in-law Jürgen Single had heard about a youth camp we were holding at Mattersey during the summer vacation and asked if he could visit it with a coachload of young people from their church as they were arranging a tour of England. We were delighted to receive them and that was the beginning of a lovely relationship we enjoyed with the Bühler-Single family and the church in Heidenheim. We also visited Luxembourg on several occasions due to our relationship with John and Ann Leese who, as AoG missionaries, did an amazing job over many years planting a church there. John had been a student at Kenley when I first started teaching there. We first visited them for a weekend with William and Anthea Kay in 1990 and then again for a holiday in '92 with our daughter Debbie, her husband David, and their one-year-old daughter, Emily, who was our first grandchild. We have visited them many times since including 2001 when John asked me to take care of the preaching (in French, not Luxembourgish) while he and Ann were on holiday. It's also through our contact with Luxembourg that some of my books were translated into French. I will always be grateful to Caroline Hutin, a French schoolteacher who specialised in English, who spent many hours translating You'd Better Believe It, Body Builders, and Just a Taste of Heaven. Having these available was very helpful when I was preaching or teaching in French-speaking countries like France and Belgium. I am so grateful to the Lord that people have enjoyed my teaching and have usually wanted to know more. And my books, in whatever language, have made that possible. My ministry in Belgium was concentrated largely in and around Brussels, at the Continental Theological Seminary where I taught regularly for several years, and at the Christian Centre which held services in both English and French. Daniel Costanza, the pastor of the French speaking church, has used my books as a basis for teaching various courses of Bible study. Jacques Dernelle, who teaches regular courses at CTS, also pastors a great church in Tubize where I have also had the privilege of teaching and preaching. And on at least two occasions I visited Liège and gave a series of teaching which seemed to be well appreciated by the people there. In France where we frequently went on holiday we always sought to attend the nearest ADD church on Sunday mornings and I was often asked to preach. I remember preaching in Versailles, Pau, Mourrenx, Clermont-Ferrand, and Toulouse. However, in Embrun they didn't know who I was and anyway there was already a guest preacher, a French pastor, Samuel Foucart, from Pavilly near Rouen. I enjoyed his preaching and spoke with him afterwards. We exchanged contact details and as a result I was invited in the year 2000 to do a week's teaching on the Holy Spirit. Countries I visited only once or twice during this period were Austria, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, and Italy. In 1982 at the invitation of Carl Pocklington we went to Austria for a week and I preached in Villach and Klagenfürt. And in 2000 I taught for a few days in the church in Linz where Eddie Griesfelder was the pastor. On two occasions I preached for a week in Messina in Sicily where Giuseppe Melusso was the pastor of large AoG church. In 1991 I preached in Reykjavik (Iceland), and in Nokia (Finland) where Teuvo Valkama, one of our former students was the pastor. And in 2002 I preached in Copenhagen (Denmark) and Limerick in Ireland. I look back on all these experiences with great joy and a profound sense of gratitude to the Lord for the privilege of declaring his word in so many places and to so many people. Next time we'll be talking about our service for the Lord beyond Europe.

Star Classic recap, Brad became a Tennessee resident, and Charlie has a pretty cool gig next weekend. Bristol in the rear view its now time for Loudon and the BFP banger! Support the show

What it do, Scorekeepers?! Have we got a guest for you today! At long last, we are joined once again by our dear friend, chef and Executive Director of The Black Feminist Project, Tanya Denise Fields! You may recognize Tanya (aka Mama Tanya) from her numerous appearances on The Food Network, but did you also know that she's an activist, philanthropist, philosopher, community builder and all-around badass? It's true! This week, she's here to chat with us about Cardamom & Thyme, BFP's new social justice cafe in the South Bronx and how she's fighting injustice and white supremacy with love, care, and of course, food. All that, plus a little chat about the incomparable Law Roach and the best parties we've ever been to. Let's do it to it, y'all! Hosts: Lee Bynum, Rocky Jones, Paige ReynoldsGuest: Tanya Denise FieldsProducer: Rocky Jones--Links:Black Feminist Project (Website) (Donate)Tanya Denise Fields (Bio) (Instagram)Cardamom & Thyme (Website) (Video)-- Hey hey, THE SCORE is now on social! Follow us @thescorepod on Instagram here and Bluesky here! --New episodes of THE SCORE drop every other Tuesday. If you like what you hear, please support us and SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favorite podcast app and be sure to SHARE our show with your friends. Also, leaving a 5-star REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you're listening is a great way to help people find our show. Email your questions or comments to thescorepodcast2.0@gmail.com.Ways to Listen: Apple | Spotify | YouTubeFollow Your Hosts on Insta! Lee | Paige | Rocky

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In part two of their 365th episode celebration, Laura and Shanna share more best-of moments from the Big Fat Positive podcast through the years, including their favorite deep cuts from the show, more listener-favorite stories, Laura's most popular (and tear-inducing) check in, one of the best parenting tips Shanna has ever shared, and more! Also, Shanna reports on taking a family trip to San Francisco, and Laura talks about doing a sleep study to check for sleep apnea. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6.5 and 9 years old, and Laura's kids are 6 years old and 4 years old.Topics discussed in this episode:-Taking a family vacation to Northern California-Things to do in San Francisco with kids-Doing a sleep study to check for sleep apnea-The best stories from the Big Fat Positive podcast, according to listeners-Useful tips and tricks that have been shared on the BFP podcast, according to listeners-Bloopers and outtakes from previous episodes-Using a home-exchange community to travel on a budget-Chaperoning a kindergarten field trip to the Science CenterProducts, links, and resources mentioned in this episode:-My Breast Friend nursing pillow-The Happy Song by Imogen Heap-Kindred Home Exchange (using Shanna and Steve's referral code STE.YAG)-California Science Center-The Last BookstorePast BFP episodes mentioned in this episode:-Ep. 362 (For Shanna's soccer-ball-to-the-face story)-Ep. 44 (For Laura's tooth-hunt lunch story )-Ep. 135 (For Shanna's free sandbox story)-Ep. 220 (For the story of Shanna's daughter secretly placing an order through Alexa)-Ep. 139 (For Laura's story of Sebastian's birth)-Ep. 29 (For Shanna's first episode after Cece's birth)-Ep. 92 (For Shanna's tip about playing "The Happy Song" for your baby)This episode's full show notes can be found here.Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcastJoin our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.Visit our website!Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shanna and Laura celebrate their 365th episode of the BFP Podcast by sharing listeners' favorite, funniest and most helpful moments throughout the years. Laughs, memories and gratitude abound as the moms reflect on two of the most hilarious stories ever shared on the show, share the most-used mom hacks that they have learned from each other and reveal some never-heard-before bloopers and outtakes from their recording sessions. Also, Laura has mixed feelings during her 4-year-old's class field trip, and Shanna gets sentimental about a milestone in her 6-year-old's life. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 9 years old, and Laura's kids are 6 years old and 4 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -Preschool field trips -Underwood Family Farms -Graduating from kindergarten -Last day of school -The best stories from the Big Fat Positive podcast, according to listeners -Most useful mom hacks shared on the BFP podcast -Getting a free piano -Kids' choir performance Episodes mentioned in this episode: -Ep. 281 (For Laura's bird story) -Ep. 303 (For Shanna's bird story) -Ep. 255 (For Laura's pretend-play hack) -Ep. 163 (For Shanna's beach-sand hack) -Ep. 28 (For Shanna's hospital-bag packing list) -Ep. 146 (For Shanna's tooth-brushing hack) This episode's full show notes can be found here. Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A lot of racing happened in the past week, including Bobby winning two races in one day, Brenden Queen winning the ARCA race at Michigan in his first start at the track, Jake The Jet Johnson winning a tri track race, Raphael Lessard winning an ACT race, and Stewart Friesen can still wheel. That an much more on this weeks episode of BFP! Support the show

Internet controversy, Talladega, and the 24 hours of Stafford. Before setting out for 4 months at sea we have a friend of the progrum on, one of the BFP lore characters, Mike Bashe joins the show as he was boots on the ground at Talladega this past weekend. He talks Talladega boulevard, Waffle House stories, and what his next 4 months look like. Support the show

From being told it was unexplained infertility to a BFP with the right support, in this week's episode I share an inspiring client story from Fertility Confidence Method. I share the importance of comprehensive testing, exploring male factor fertility and considering more advanced testing and treatment options - and how these steps drastically changed the outcome for this particular client. If you feel like there's more to your story that isn't being addressed, you're probably right. I hope this story inspires you to build your care team around you.   Thank you to our amazing podcast sponsor, Needed. Check out their amazing products at thisisneeded.com and use the code DRKELSEY for 20% off your first order. Curious what a full fertility work up looks like? Check out Fertility Labs 101 to understand what labs to advocate for, what they mean, and what the optimal (not just normal) levels actually look like. ttc.kelseyduncan.com/fertility-labs

The gambling portion of BFP is back for a 3rd season. Brad, Mason, and Jeremy share their thoughts and bets for this weekends race at Phoenix. Support the show

The doors to the BFP close TOMORROW (click HERE to join) I want to make sure you get ALL the information to make the BEST choice you can.  It's a big decision, and I don't take your investment of time or money into the BFP lightly.  In fact, I'm honored to walk beside you on your journey out of chaos, into clarity and onto the smartest path to your baby.  After speaking with many new members this week, there are some common questions that came up. This podcast addresses them for you.   Here's a sample of what you'll learn on today's show:  Why I created the Badass Fertility Program and who it's for. What is the structure of the program like? How big is the group? How much time will it take per week? What if I don't like it? Doors close tomorrow (01/29) Join HERE Got a question I didn't address? Email me: info@badassfertility.com

It's always great to find an artist who you know will be perfect for this show and our guest this week, Ben Wells of Black Stone Cherry, is just that. Not only is Ben a dog dad to three wonderful beagles - Henry (13), Hank (8) and Sunny Pearl (2) - but he also just released a children's book titled Good Girl Sunny Pearl which he wrote, illustrated and published. To top it all off Ben and his wife Jessica created the Henry & Clark Foundation that supports children and animals in need. Black Stone Cherry will be on a 11 date US tour that starts on March 13 in Bloomington, IL. For more info and tickets visit blackstonecherry.com. Ben's book Good Girl Sunny Pearl is available on Amazon and Barnes & Nobel. Ben gave a shout out to three great organizations. The first is The Barren River Animal Welfare Association who provide a safe haven for homeless companion animals and provide animals in need with humane treatment and good homes while working to reduce the population of unwanted pets through spay/neuter programs, education, and outreach. To adopt, foster, volunteer or donate visit brawashelter.org His second shout out goes to the Miranda Lambert led Mutt Nation whose mission is to promote the adoption of shelter pets, advance spay & neuter; and educate the public about the benefits of these actions. To see the wide range of efforts they spearhead visit muttnation.com Lastly, Ben gave some well-earned praise to the Beagle Freedom Project who are the world's leading organization for rescuing and rehoming animals used in experimental research. Since 2010, BFP have liberated thousands of animals while working to end their abuse through education, advocacy, and legislation. To contribute to their goal of a world without animal testing visit bfp.org And we at Rocker Dog would like to shout out Ben's Henry and Clark Foundation whose mission is to raise awareness and support for children and animals in need. To take part in making a positive difference in the world visit henryandclarkfoundation.org. For more pics and clips of Ben, Henry, Clark and Sunny Pearl follow us on Instagram @rockerdogpodcast

In the special segment "Loose Ends," Laura and Shanna circle back on topics they've talked about in previous episodes, including updates about inane injuries, toy tantrums, 5-year-olds' friendships, and one of BFP's colossal cliffhangers to date. Also, Laura reports on her 3-year-old's "why phase," which is more like a "who, what, when, where, why phase," and Shanna checks in on her dog, Sasha, and discusses the challenge of handling conflicting emotions when you are a parent. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 8.5 years old, and Laura's kids are 5.5 years old and 3.5 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -Handling your child's "why phase" or "question phase" -Helping your child deal with the loss of a family pet -Compartmentalizing emotions when you are a mom -Tip for helping plantar fasciitis -Kindergartener friendships -Setting boundaries with your kids -Water slide injuries and other weird injuries when you are a parent -Should I buy that big-ticket outdoor toy for my kids? This episode's full show notes can be found here. Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the special segment "Loose Ends," Laura and Shanna circle back on topics they've talked about in previous episodes, including updates about inane injuries, toy tantrums, 5-year-olds' friendships, and one of BFP's colossal cliffhangers to date. Also, Laura reports on her 3-year-old's "why phase," which is more like a "who, what, when, where, why phase," and Shanna checks in on her dog, Sasha, and discusses the challenge of handling conflicting emotions when you are a parent. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 6 and 8.5 years old, and Laura's kids are 5.5 years old and 3.5 years old.Topics discussed in this episode:-Handling your child's "why phase" or "question phase"-Helping your child deal with the loss of a family pet-Compartmentalizing emotions when you are a mom-Tip for helping plantar fasciitis-Kindergartener friendships-Setting boundaries with your kids-Water slide injuries and other weird injuries when you are a parent-Should I buy that big-ticket outdoor toy for my kids?This episode's full show notes can be found here.Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcastJoin our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.Visit our website!Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With the holidays coming it's really hard to stay in a good headspace when you're on the fertility journey. From anxiety about family gatherings, to disappointment, even grief, that you aren't where you hoped to be, this can be a dreadful time of year. But it doesn't have to be. What if rather than being the hardest time of year, this moment ushered in the possibility of an entirely different and wayyy more badass year next year ?After listening to this show, you'll learn how to use two-words that can change the game for you in 2025.   If you want to master your mindset to optimize your fertility, join the Waitlist for the 2025 Winter cohort of the BFP. Waitlist friends get extra goodies like: program info delivered to your inbox, first dibs to enroll, and up to $500 in discounts and bonuses when you sign up. Click HERE to save your spot on the waitlist, today. Doors open in January!

BFP did the Snowball Derby as a full crew, Nasse almost won and won us a lot of money, we didn't get kicked out of Ruby Tuesdays, and we sung the national anthem at Seville and Waffle House.Support the show

If you've been trying everything to become a mom and nothing is working, then it's time to pull out your top-secret weapon for success on this journey. On today's episode, I'm talking about why success on this journey requires a different set of tools than in other areas of your life. We're taking a little quiz to see if you're maximizing (or neglecting) your secret weapon on your journey. And we're coming up with ways to take advantage of the top-secret weapon every woman possesses in order to amplify your odds of becoming a mom and live a better life in the process.   Ladies!! BFP Doors OPEN in January!!! Join the Waitlist NOW and receive: Up to $500 in bonuses and discounts just for being on the list Early-bird access for enrollment (the BFP is small and fills fast) Click here to save your spot on the WAITLIST TODAY

Getting this one done a bit late, but is it really better late than never? Mike Ryzy joins us in the podcast foxhole as we take a look at the Gun rules and Action Pack #13. The sound is a bit staticky at points so bear with us. Dave talks about the movie Red One and his upcoming Frostgrave game. He just never shuts up and he is a showoff.  SHOWTIMES0:02 OBJECTIVE SCHMIDT Parody Song (lyrics by D. Donovan, Performed by the T2HS Singers)3:34 Greetings and Chat about Earthquake Rules10:20 Gun Rules30:20 Dave Talks of Red One and Frostgrave Christmas Game42:00 New Contest Announced (Entrants due by January 13)31:50 Box Art Review49:00 Total Running Time                                                    SHOW LINKSGI Joe Recoiless ToyFrostgrave Christmas ScenarioMannerheim CrossOBJECTIVE SCHMIDT SONGTo the tune of “I Saw Three Ships”Lyrics by Dennis Donovan, performed by The 2 Half-Squad SingersObjective Schmidt is coming soon, by BFP for ASLObjective Schmidt is coming soon, this news you can't be ignoringIt comes with 2 new HASL maps, of Vossenack and KommerschmidtAnd 18 new scenarios, one of which is a campaign.There won't be a big magazine, just a booklet with some pages.Of HSR's and CG stuff, and the historical background.And what price tag will OS bring, one hundred clams? I'd gladly pay.Which release date are you thinking? BFP we are imploring.And all the souls on earth shall sing, on release day, on release day.I hope it's what Santa will bring on Christmas Day in the morning.Then let us all rejoice again when comes the day, when comes the day?More new stuff from the three wise men, who sleigh us with all their new products. Download this episode (right click and save)

Laura and Shanna introduce a brand-new special segment in which they invite a fellow parent on to participate in a classic BFP segment of the guest's choice and share about what's going on in their parenting world! In this episode, Shanna and Laura chat with mom and writer Heather Sundell, who talks about her experience making a big life decision when she was 8 months pregnant. Also, Laura discusses her struggle to make time for her 3-year-old's school event during a very busy work week, and Shanna reports on hosting a kids' Halloween party at her house. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5.5 and 8.5 years old, and Laura's kids are 5.5 years old and 3.5 years old. Topics discussed in this episode: -Halloween events and parties -Balancing work and parenting -Deciding whether to go back to school when you are a mom -Whether or not to cancel your child's extracurricular activity -Dia de los Muertos This episode's full show notes can be found here. Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcast Join our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey. Visit our website! Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laura and Shanna introduce a brand-new special segment in which they invite a fellow parent on to participate in a classic BFP segment of the guest's choice and share about what's going on in their parenting world! In this episode, Shanna and Laura chat with mom and writer Heather Sundell, who talks about her experience making a big life decision when she was 8 months pregnant. Also, Laura discusses her struggle to make time for her 3-year-old's school event during a very busy work week, and Shanna reports on hosting a kids' Halloween party at her house. Finally, the moms share their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Shanna's kids are 5.5 and 8.5 years old, and Laura's kids are 5.5 years old and 3.5 years old.Topics discussed in this episode:-Halloween events and parties-Balancing work and parenting-Deciding whether to go back to school when you are a mom-Whether or not to cancel your child's extracurricular activity-Dia de los MuertosThis episode's full show notes can be found here.Want to get in touch with Shanna and Laura? Send us an email and follow us on social! Instagram, Facebook or TikTok at @bfppodcastJoin our Facebook community group for support and camaraderie on your parenting journey.Visit our website!Big Fat Positive: A Pregnancy and Parenting Journey is produced by Laura Birek, Shanna Micko and Steve Yager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With Thanksgiving in the US fast approaching and the holiday season coming right up after that, there's a lot of dread, anxiety and mixed emotions among women in the BFP community. Odds are, you'd hoped 2024 would be your year. You envisioned having a baby at the family holidays or you dreamed of finally having a pregnant belly and getting all the attention you've been giving other people for years. It's really hard. And you're totally normal for feeling this way. But here's the deal: just because the holidays aren't going to look the way you want them to this year, doesn't mean you can't enjoy them in an “alternative” way. Today's show is your survival guide to the holidays this year. After listening you'll have some concrete tools and big dose of inspiration to make them better than you realized they could be. Looking for the PERFECT response to questions about kids? Look no further! This handy-dandy, FREE E-booklet offers the best response to unwanted questions, or "baby bombs" that you need in your back-pocket this holiday season. Click HERE for your FREE Download, today. Are we hanging out on Instagram, yet? Follow me @BadassFertility for high vibe inspiration, down to earth information and authentic support on your path to your baby.