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In this episode of the Moved by Grace podcast, I'm sharing a special collection of books that have profoundly impacted me throughout my journey of growth, grief, healing, and wonder. Whether you're seeking to deepen your faith, contemplate resilience, or simply lose yourself in an engaging story, there's something here for everyone.Books Mentioned (with links):​Early Will I Seek Thee by Price – A timeless devotional that encourages us to pursue God in the quiet moments of the morning. Find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Early-Will-I-Seek-Thee/dp/0800783239​The Hero Code by Admiral William H. McRaven – A collection of short reflections on courage and service, delivered by a Navy SEAL. You can purchase it on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Hero-Code-Lessons-Learned-Lives/dp/1538719967/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3772EVR59OESL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.b99oO0ai_blqOWSIE1-9hm3XW4l9kSxSEQ2D6yGj3VO9U5KJSOzFxIiMEByHHTp2-U62C4NblWaNFqY7vd56YHDVhGHaGxnQvN9OnkbmT1sl9mIRbZOudI8qMlOZHTCucXHjORPLexWDIzZCOR01IAj0GjGSaWpwMbB36LFDrj1zxo4pCsBID5-qsIs_eoxZw-RFPFWRRhicn0iE4q-0rw.HuoOJ7eYXwloyGtvFXsn-uBZF1EP8SAc1JJDBjXwpAA&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+hero+code&qid=1747081823&sprefix=the+hero+code%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-1​Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller – A candid exploration of faith that challenges conventional notions. You can find it on Amazon.​Everything All at Once by Steph Catudal – A lyrical memoir that delves into the complexities of grief, love, and the fragility of life. You can purchase it on Amazon.​Help Is Here by Max Lucado – A comforting insight into the work of the Holy Spirit. You can find it: http​Meditations from A Course in Miracles – Daily spiritual reflections that focus on forgiveness and peace. You can purchase it on Amazon.​The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch – A powerful reminder to live with purpose and make the most of our time. You can find it on Amazon.​The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes – A suspenseful and haunting thriller that explores the themes of memory and truth. You can purchase it on Amazon. Tune in and explore further: www.movedbygracecounseling.com

Welcome to episode #981 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Donald Miller is one of the most influential voices in modern marketing - a bestselling author, business strategist, and the creative force behind StoryBrand (a framework that has reshaped how leaders and organizations communicate). In our conversation, Donald breaks down the timeless power of story and why clarity - not cleverness - is the most underrated competitive advantage in business today. His new book, Building a StoryBrand 2.0 - Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen, expands on his original seven-part storytelling framework with sharper tools and practical applications for the modern marketer. Donald is also the author of several bestselling books, including the spiritual memoir Blue Like Jazz, the personal development reflection Scary Close, and A Million Miles In A Thousand Years (loved that one!), alongside business classics like Marketing Made Simple, Business Made Simple, Coach Builder, How to Grow Your Small Business, which have collectively shaped how individuals and organizations think about story, purpose, and growth. We explore why curiosity is the secret starting point in every great customer journey, how AI is accelerating both efficiency and confusion in marketing, and why simple messages are often the hardest to write. Donald also opens up about the creative process behind writing, how to chase ideas worth finishing, and why businesses fail not from a lack of creativity - but from poor communication. Whether you're leading a brand, launching a product, or refining your personal pitch, this conversation is a masterclass in messaging. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 55:49. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Listen and subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Listen and subscribe over at Spotify. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. Check out ThinkersOne. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on X. Here is my conversation with Donald Miller. Building a StoryBrand 2.0 - Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen. StoryBrand. Marketing Made Simple. Business Made Simple. Coach Builder. How to Grow Your Small Business. Blue Like Jazz. Scary Close. A Million Miles In A Thousand Years. Follow Donald on X. Follow Donald on Instagram. Follow Donald on LinkedIn. Chapters: (00:00) - The Power of Storytelling in Branding. (12:46) - Understanding Consumer Relationships with Brands. (26:02) - The Art and Science of Effective Marketing. (29:00) - The Ineffectiveness of Modern Advertising. (32:42) - The Importance of Clarity in Messaging. (36:46) - The Role of Creativity in Marketing. (41:15) - The Impact of AI on Marketing. (46:24) - The Future of Marketing and Strategy. (49:45) - The Creative Process and Writing Books.

The White House is defunding USAID, one of the largest distributors of foreign aid, and blaming it on wasteful spending—like a D.E.I musical in Ireland. But as Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn unpack, the real losers are Christian relief organizations like World Relief and Catholic Charities, which now face devastating budget cuts. Then, it's been over 20 years since the release of Blue Like Jazz, the bestselling book that made faith feel cool. Did it offer a helpful critique of evangelicalism, or was this the beginning of the rise of vibes-based Christianity? Also, New York Times columnist Ross Douthat joins Skye to discuss his new book, Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious. He explains why our increasingly secular culture is still drawn to spirituality and why rejecting religious institutions in favor of “DIY faith” may not be the answer. Plus, we have a trailer for a new season of Why I'm Still a Christian. Holy Post Plus: Bonus Interview with Ross Douthat: https://www.patreon.com/posts/122056691/   0:00 - Show Starts   2:18 - Theme Song   2:41 - Sponsor - Hiya Health - Go to www.hiyahealth.com/HOLYPOST to receive 50% off your first order   3:45  - Sponsor - Rocket Money - Find and cancel your old subscriptions with Rocket Money at https://www.rocketmoney.com/holypost   8:25  - Trump and Christian Persecution   12:22 - Elon Shuts Down USAID   19:53 - Did USAID Really Fund That?   24:29 - Principle of Unitary President   35:42 - Blue Like Untethered Christianity   39:57 - Consumerist Christianity and Vibes   46:41 - Why I'm Still a Christian Season 2 Sneak Peak!   48:05 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to https://www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout.   50:08 - Sponsor - Glorify - Sign up for the #1 Christian Daily Devotional App to help you stay focused on God. Go to https://glorify-app.com/en/HOLYPOST to download the app today!   51:11 - Interview   52:30 - A Case for Religion?   56:26 - Why Not Just Argue for Jesus?   1:02:23 - Are Secular Circles Falling Apart?   1:11:00 - Fine Tuning Argument   1:23:04 - Why Not Pursue Spirituality on Your Own?   1:28:05 - End Credits   Links Mentioned in News Segment: Editorial: SIlence in the Face of Trump's Cruelty is Complicity: https://www.ncronline.org/opinion/editorial/editorial-silence-face-trumps-cruelty-complicity   Contact Bishops and Diocese by State: https://www.usccb.org/about/bishops-and-dioceses/all-dioceses   USAID Trump Fact Checker: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/02/07/usaid-trump-fact-checker/   Blue Like Jazz: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/01/blue-like-jazz-donald-miller-church-optional/   Other resources: Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious: https://a.co/d/3oVuOKR   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop   The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.  

Public perception of Christianity has soured in the past decade -- and so has most of the famous "Christian" nonfiction -- titles such as The Shack, Love Wins, Blue Like Jazz, Love Does, Wild at Heart have aged like milk. In contrast, Brian asks Nate why his own nonfiction seems so well suited for the negative world. Notes from the Tilt-a-Whirl is now a barrel-aged 15-year whiskey, the gospel of story. Death by Living is a bold declaration of your mortality in a time when "normal" dreams are shattering. The guys discuss why storytelling is kingdom work, and why the Gospel of Story is a key skill for every Christian living now to develop. Nate also addresses readers who don't like his writing, and that one secular reviewer who, days after publishing a positive review, accosted Nate with this realization of how Christianity had tiptoed into his books: "You pulled that C.S. Lewis s***." Find the matching hardcover sets of each book at ndwilson.com.

Do you ever feel alone while trying to live out your purpose and calling? You are not alone. We were never meant to go through life alone, especially when it comes to our journey of faith. We are joined today by Allison Markwood, Communications and Marketing Specialist for WMU North Carolina. In this episode, Allison provides wisdom and practical advice on how to find community and ways to explore how to nurture those community connections and be an active contributor yourself. We also dive into some biblical examples of community, the challenges to finding community and finding your people, and how different types of communities are valuable in your calling. Things we mention in today's episode:Blue Like Jazz by Donald MillerBeyond the Moment is a ministry of WMU North Carolina.

What is Fluff? Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also imparted knowledge to the people. He pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs. The Teacher searched to find just the right words, and what he wrote was upright and true. (Ecclesiastes 12:9-10, NIV). Harry Frankfurt in On BS: The BS-er…is neither on the side of the true nor on the side of the false. His eye is not on the facts at all, as the eyes of the honest man and of the liar are, except insofar as they may be pertinent to his interest in getting away with what he says. He does not care whether the things he says describe reality correctly. He just picks them out, or makes them up, to suit his purpose.[1] Fluff is whatever is extraneous, superfluous, or unseemly. Fluff is the opposite of the substantial or the fundamental. Physical fluff is never desired and easily floats away. No one wants it, unless it is in a pillow, perhaps. Some students pad their papers in order to meet word requirements. Such padding is always fluff and may involve going down rabbit trails unrelated to the thesis of the writing. Much fluff today is autobiographical, and there are far too many memoirs.[2] Entire books may be autobiographical fluff, such as the egregious Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller and myriad others.[3] Contemporary writers often cannot resist talking about themselves even when it is irrelevant to the point they should be making. One of the great principles of the classic writing guide, Elements of Style, is to keep yourself in the background. This is what Strunk and White write: Write in a way that draws the reader's attention to the sense and substance of the writing, rather than to the mood and temper of the author. If the writing is solid and good, the mood and temper of the writer will eventually be revealed and not at the expense of the work. Therefore, the first piece of advice is this: to achieve style, begin by affecting none—that is, place yourself in the background.[4] Exhibitionism is one of the great sins and blind spots of our age. Consider Victor Frankl's comments about why he reluctantly decided not to anonymously publish his classic book, Man's Search for Meaning: "I had intended to write this book anonymously, using my prison number only. But when the manuscript was completed, I saw that as an anonymous publication, it would lose half its value and that I must have the courage to state my convictions openly. I therefore refrained from deleting any of the passages, in spite of an intense dislike of exhibitionism."[5] Fluff may also be unseemly, which may or may not include gratuitous personal references. The unseemly is what is inappropriate—the lude, crude, or rude. What Paul applies to speech should be applied to writing. “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen” (Ephesians 4:29). To tighten it up: Fluff is what is unnecessary in a piece of writing, either due to BS, redundancy, exhibitionism, or literary boorishness. Fluff can be avoided by removing unnecessary content, by keeping yourself in the background, and by being polite. To avoid fluff, ask yourself these questions: Am I aiming at objective truth? Have I written more than is needed? Have I said too much about myself? Have I been off-putting or offensive to my reader? [1] Frankfurt, Harry G. On Bullshit (p. 56). Princeton University Press. Kindle Edition. [2] I wrote a memoir, which I attempted to justify in the first chapter. Douglas Groothuis, “Introduction,” Walking Through Twilight: A Wife's Illness—A Philosopher's Lament (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 2017). [3] Donald Miller, Blue Like Jazz (New York: Harper Horizon, 2003). The first paragraph of page 103 is the most absurd and egregious collection of falsehoods I have encountered. [4] Strunk JR., William; White, E.B. The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition. Pandora's Box. Kindle Edition. [5] Frankl, Viktor E. Man's Search for Meaning (pp. 6-7). Beacon Press. Kindle Edition. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Join Sis and Big Pops for a fun, fun talk about one of the things we love most—Nerd Stuff. We discuss our fav bits of nerd news: a couple of new Star Wars movies in the works, Jack Black joining the Minecraft movie, Tom Cruise teasing Top Gun 3, Fox making an Elf Quest Animated series, and Gretta Gerwig making the Chronicles of Narnia. Oh! And Paul Giamatti went to eat a burger at In and Out after winning a Golden Globe, which was so cool! For bingeing, Big Pops has been watching Reacher, and the Jack Reacher Movies, Echo, Center Seat, Monarch, and Hoosiers, as well as listening to the book on CD “As You Wish.” Sis watched Ted Lasso, Invasion, Rebel Moon, West Wing, and started Silo. She has enjoyed listening to the audiobook “Blue Like Jazz” by Donald Miller. Then, Pops shared his pull list! This week he introduces us to Action Comics 1061 by DC; Fantastic Four Issue 5, Legacy 708 by Marvel; as well as Swan Songs: Poems About The Ending Issue 6 by Image. His new number 1 is Dark Horse: Masterpiece by DC. His Book of the Week is Ultimate Spiderman Issue 1 by Marvel. This week we reviewed the TV show Invasion on Apple TV+. This episode was originally recorded on 01/16/24. Check us out on twitter @sisandbpops

Welcome back to another inspiring episode of The Unconventionalists podcast! Today, I'm thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview with the incredible Donald Miller, CEO of Business Made Simple and StoryBrand, and the author of 13 transformative books. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Don on the eve of Thanks Giving and dive into the myriad of questions I had about his various books. From asking about his memoirs such as Blue Like Jazz (that stayed a New York Times Bestseller for 40 weeks) to some of my favourite business books he wrote like "Hero on a Mission", "Building a StoryBrand" or "Marketing Made Simple", we talked about what it takes to build a successful business and create a meaningful life. If you've never heard about Don before today, you're going to love his story: A fatherless boy from southern Texas raised by a struggling single mother, who grew up poor standing in line for government cheese and who through a series of events and guidance ends up writing books and manages to go from being an author with a virtual assistant to running a $15m company with 40 employees impacting hundreds of thousands of lives.   You wouldn't know by looking at him but Don also used to weigh 387lbs (175.5kgs) and lost 200lbs (90.7kgs)! Which is an incredible feat.   When screenwriters wanted to turn his breakout book Blue Like Jazz into a film they realised they needed to edit his life to make it more interesting. That's when Don realised that we can all have a more meaningful and fulfilling life by being intentional to treat our lives like a compelling story.    Don's super power is to take complex concepts or ideas and to explain them in a really simple way, be it religion, life or business.   Alex Hormozi is a fan and so am I. From Don's backstory to his thoughts on what it takes to build a successful business and create a life of meaning to what is desperately missing in the narative to resolve the Israel - Palestine conflict, this episode is going to blow your mind. I genuinely can't wait for you to listen to this episode!

The kind of week you have might depend on whether you ask yourself what you're dreading, or what you're looking forward to. This edition of Doing What Works is an invitation to change your mind(set). Here are your show notes… Dr. Daniel Amen suggests you challenge ants. No, not those. These! Automatic negative thoughts. The Untethered Soul's Michael Singer says the voice inside your head is like an obnoxious roommate who will not shut up. Lollipop moments create ripples forever. Donald Miller's Blue Like Jazz, a book I read on Katie's recommendation, is a winner. Promise!

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Donald Miller is the CEO of Business Made Simple. He is the host of the Business Made Simple podcast and is the author of several books including Hero on a Mission and the bestsellers Blue Like Jazz, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, and Building a StoryBrand. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife, Elizabeth and their daughter, Emmeline. You can connect with Donald via Instagram @donaldmiller, Facebook, Twitter, or his website, businessmadesimple.com and heroonamission.com Related Episodes: Ep 101 - Building a Champion Mindset with Dr. Joe Janez Ep 262 - Upgrade Your Language with Mark England If you like this episode, please subscribe to Pursuing Health on iTunes and give it a rating or share your feedback on social media using the hashtag #PursuingHealth. I look forward to bringing you future episodes with inspiring individuals and ideas about health every week. Disclaimer: This podcast is for general information only, and does not provide medical advice.  I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal physician for any health conditions or concerns.

This episode is sponsored by the incredible book Divine Echoes by Dr. Mark Gregory Harris. If you haven't already read this book you're missing out!In today's episode, Jason speaks with Brent Schebler of Ink Drinker Editing and Literary Services about his spiritual journey and some of his favorite reads of 2022.Books mentioned in this episode:The Shack by William Paul YoungParenting Deconstructed: Navigating Your Spiritual Evolution Without Leaving Your Family BehindThe Hidden Lives of TreesKissing With Eyes Wide OpenSolo MysteriumBlue Like JazzI'm Glad My Mom DiedGreen LightsNightThe Black KlansmanThe Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon11-22-63Under the DomeNeverVerityNight MonstersThe WishJoin the conversation on our Messy Conversations Facebook group.Want to be a producer of the show and get exclusive access to videos, blog posts, and merch from the hosts of the show? Check out our Patreon page!Thanks for listening! Please leave us a rating or review on your platform of choice! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a crossover episode! Brandon Knight joins us to combine our shows, The Whole Church Podcast, and https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/my-seminary-life/id1558302469 (My Seminary Life) for a special one time event! After Joshua went to https://trippfuller.com/ (Tripp Fuller)'s recent https://homebrewedchristianity.lpages.co/theologybeercamp22/ (conference), he wanted to discuss some of the more liberal theologies that he encountered. We discuss what is the limit between beliefs people can hold and we still consider ourselves in Christian unity with them. We discuss the difference of Christian Unity, Unity and being at peace with others - all things the Bible calls us to do! What is process theology? What is penal substitution? When did Christ atone for our sins? What other atonement theories are out there? What can we disagree on, concerning God, the Bible, and atonement? . Books to read to better understand more liberal theology: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Like-Jazz-Nonreligious-Spirituality/dp/0785263705 (Blue Like Jazz), by Donald Miller https://www.amazon.com/Open-Relational-Theology-Introduction-Life-Changing-ebook/dp/B095QL8BSJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=23Z9XE3CYEVKW&keywords=open+and+relational+theology&qid=1666277067&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjE5IiwicXNhIjoiMS45MiIsInFzcCI6IjEuNzUifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sprefix=open+relational+theolo%2Cstripbooks%2C85&sr=1-1 (Open and Relational Theology), by Thomas Jay Oord https://www.amazon.com/Divine-Self-Investment-Relational-Constructive-Christology-ebook/dp/B08G1T7F8H/ref=sr_1_2?crid=20O96SRGU9U5P&keywords=tripp+fuller&qid=1666277121&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjg3IiwicXNhIjoiMi43NSIsInFzcCI6IjIuMzYifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sprefix=tripp+fuller%2Cstripbooks%2C88&sr=1-2 (Divine Self-Investment), by Tripp Fuller . Books to better understand more thoughtful conservative theological perspectives: https://www.amazon.com/Holiness-God-R-C-Sproul-ebook/dp/B007V698MW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1EAZ15WP66YB1&keywords=r+c+sproul+in+books&qid=1666277227&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjYwIiwicXNhIjoiMy4wOCIsInFzcCI6IjIuMTcifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sprefix=r+c+%2Cstripbooks%2C90&sr=1-1 (The Holiness of God), by R.C. Sproul https://www.amazon.com/Courage-Stand-Facing-without-Losing-ebook/dp/B08GHGP5TF/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37GAPJ0UT4FUL&keywords=russell+moore&qid=1666277275&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI0LjA4IiwicXNhIjoiMy41MiIsInFzcCI6IjMuNTIifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sprefix=russell+moore%2Cstripbooks%2C93&sr=1-1 (The Courage to Stand), by Russell Moore https://www.amazon.com/Confronting-Old-Testament-Controversies-Questions/dp/0801019117/ref=sr_1_2?crid=YTQBZPLTUXJ7&keywords=tremper+longman+old+testament&qid=1666277369&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjAzIiwicXNhIjoiMS45MiIsInFzcCI6IjEuNTIifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sprefix=tremper+longman+old%2Cstripbooks%2C89&sr=1-2 (Confronting Old Testament Controversies), by Tremper Longman III . Everyone should read: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Theology-Liberation-50th-Anniversary-ebook/dp/B08BG7JC81/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AH23QPUWWIC8&keywords=black+liberation+theology&qid=1666277434&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjEwIiwicXNhIjoiMi40NiIsInFzcCI6IjIuNDAifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sprefix=black+liberat%2Cstripbooks%2C94&sr=1-1 (A Black Theology of Liberation), by James H. Cone . Buy a 1 Corinthians 6 T-Shirt to help our campaign for a new website: https://thewholechurch.creator-spring.com/listing/1-corinthians-6-shirt (https://thewholechurch.creator-spring.com/listing/1-corinthians-6-shirt) . Please consider sponsoring our show on Patreon, https://www.patreon.com/thewholechurchpodcast (here), for access to our extra content like our "Too Long; Didn't Listen" series, our "Pet Peeves" series, and our "Whole Church News" episodes! . Make a one-time donation, https://cash.app/$wholechurch (here). . Subscribe to our show, https://the-whole-church-podcast.captivate.fm/listen (here). . Rate us & leave a review,...

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Every creative has a dream project: something they'd love to do if they had infinite time and resources. But what if you got the chance to pull off that dream project, and it didn't succeed?  That's what happened to Steve Taylor, who poured himself into directing Blue Like Jazz, only to see a middling response at the theater. To him, that result felt like humiliation. This week, we hear about how his experience creating art for a living has changed his approach to success, risk-taking, and his own personal worth.  Filmmaker/writer/producer/recording artist/entrepreneur Steve Taylor earned his “Renaissance Man” stripes (Prism Magazine) from a body of work that's garnered him multiple Grammy, Billboard, Telly, Addy, and Dove awards and nominations. As a recording artist, he's sold over one million albums worldwide, garnered two Grammy nominations for Meltdown (1984) and Squint (1993), and made history as the only artist to twice win Billboard Music Video Awards for self-directed music videos. He also fronted the MCA-signed rock band Chagall Guevara.

The sales process in business is a critical aspect that may be overlooked. In this episode, my guest, Dale Dupree, stresses the importance of maintaining a consistent persona throughout the entire sales process, never deviating from the reason for the call or changing tactics abruptly.  Listen closely as Dale shares advice on how to achieve success not just today, but in the long term.[00:01 - 09:27] Changing the Paradigm for Sales SuccessDale is known for his rebel attitude and his refusal to follow conventional sales techniques.Dale discusses how to be successful in sales by changing your paradigm, creating a mission and vision for yourself, and being different.The goal is to stand out from the competition and create a better relationship with your customers.[09:28 - 19:31] Breaking Free from the BarriersWe may be bought and tied down by their jobs and we need to find ways to break free and become our own people.It is important for people to take pride in what they do and believe in themselves, even if it is just selling coffee machines.If you can influence someone in a positive way, clients will likely buy from you.[19:32 - 28:12] Rebel Against the TraditionIn Sales Rebellion, they believe that doing sales is founded on helping and serving and that coaching is the best way to teach this skill.The company's philosophy is based on the idea that life is sales, and that success comes from both intrinsic and extrinsic success.[28:13 - 35:29] THE FINAL FOURWhat's the worst job that you ever had?Needing to side hustle as a landscaperWhat's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?Blue Like Jazz by Donald MillerWhat is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?Playing saxWhat does success mean to you?The story people will tell about you when you're goneConnect with DaleWebsite: https://www.thesalesrebellion.com/ Instagram: @salesrebellionLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/copierwarrior/ LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW by clicking this link. WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE?Be sure to follow me on the below platforms:Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Stitcher.LinkedInYoutubeExclusive Facebook Groupwww.yonahweiss.comNone of this could be possible without the awesome team at Buzzsprout. They make it easy to get your show listed on every major podcast platform. Tweetable Quote:“If we try to control ultimate success for ourselves, we're just asking for it. But if we understand that success is about reputation, about legacy building, it's about more than what you do today.” - Dale DupreeSupport the show

When we know people in our life are struggling, “what do I say to them?” is often the wrong question we ask ourselves. There's a better question we can ask that will comfort and encourage people. Listen in to learn more. Episode 148 left us hanging Episode 148 from last week talked about five things NOT to say to people close to us who are going through a rough patch in their life. I'll have a link to it in the show notes. So if we know what not to say, then what are helpful things we could say? We'll tackle this question in today's episode. Words matter I love words. I love people who write them well. I like how Donald Miller, author of Blue Like Jazz and other best-selling memoirs uses words. He incorporated as a company simply called “Donald Miller's Words.” Our daughter has a friend who does free-lance copywriting. She calls her business "Words for Sale." I like Anne Lamont and how she uses words. Of the many books she's written, one of my favorites is her book about 3 types of prayer. It's called Help. Thanks. Wow. Three simple words. Three powerful prayers. In talking about the wow of God, she frequently uses the phrase, “It's God showing off.” It's the best description of sunsets, the Grand Canyon, and childbirth I can think of - God showing off. In William P. Young's book, The Shack, he repeats the phrase “God is especially fond of you” in addressing, Mack, the main character of the book. What a beautiful phrase and powerful theological truth. “God is especially fond of you” These are all beautiful words. Words have their limits But words have their limits when it comes to knowing what to say to people going through a rough patch in their life. I find myself saying things like, “I am so sorry you're having to deal with this.” It's truly how I feel, but it seems hollow sometimes. When it comes to our friends dealing with a death, we often say “I'm sorry for your loss”, or if it's a sudden, tragic death, “I have no words.” And that's the problem, we often don't have words to express how we feel inside for the pain someone close to us is experiencing. So few of us are like Donald Miller, Anne Lamont, or William Young with our words. I so wish we had a larger menu, like they have at Chinese restaurants, of comforting words and phrases to choose from. Beyond Words But then I think, are better words really the answer? It seems to me words are just a means to an end, not the end itself. We use words to connect us with people, to show how our emotions align with theirs. To let them know we want to be part of the journey they are on in dealing with a loss or difficulty in their life. Words are the dots to connect our heart with the heart of another. Maybe there are other ways beyond words that connect us with each other. In last week's episode, I mentioned our friend whose 40-something daughter became very ill, and how our friend was filling in for her daughter by managing the household, helping her son-in-law, and caring for her grandkids. The weight of all that had to be done was overwhelming for our friend. Preparing meals, dealing with the ever-growing pile of laundry. All at the time she was caring for her very-sick daughter. What do I say to a friend who's feeling overwhelmed like this? My first thoughts went to one of the things mentioned in episode 148, God Never gives us more than we can handle. Thankfully I resisted that thought. Then several Bible verses came to mind. Verses I know our friend was well schooled in. Verses about how God is always there for us, how God cares for us when we are struggling. She may have even memorized them. When our friend shared the bad news about her daughter I don't remember saying anything, I just listened. And gave her my handkerchief she used to dab the tears from the corner of her eyes. It was the best I could do at the moment. A helpful quote Days later I came across a quote that I sent in a text to our friend. I wrote: “Here's a quote from Seth Godin I came across the other day that reminded me of you when you feel overwhelmed with doing all that your daughter does to manage the household. Godin said, ‘I'm pretty confident that when the Titanic went down, the deck chairs were cleaned and well-ordered. It's a shame no one talked about the icebergs.'” And then I added, “Keep up the good work in keeping your priorities straight! I'm continuing to pray for your daughter.” In my thinking, the housework that was crying out for attention was her deck chairs on the Titanic. The physical and emotional needs of her daughter were the icebergs - the most important things to attend to. All analogies break down at some point, but in using the words from this quote I was trying to affirm her wisdom in caring for her daughter at the expense of the piles of laundry. It was the best I could do at the moment. Sometimes the best we can do to connect with people is to show we are thinking about them and remembering their struggles, even when we're not together. Our words are not as important as what we do. So what does all this mean for YOU? I wonder if there are people in your life going through a difficult time who would appreciate you connecting with them. And maybe doing so without words. Connect with them by showing you haven't forgotten their struggles and that you are paying for them. Here's the main takeaway I hope you remember from today's episode When people in our life are struggling, “What do I say to them?” isn't as important a question to ask as “What can I do?” I'd love to hear any thoughts you have about today's episode. Closing In closing, I hope your thinking was stimulated by today's show, to reflect and to act by letting someone you know who's struggling that you haven't forgotten them. That you are praying for them, and that they are not alone in whatever difficulty they are going through. It will bring out the best in you and go a long way in helping you experience the joy of relationships God intends for you. Because as you know by now, You Were Made for This. That's it for today. In the meantime, spread a little joy in your relationships this week. Until we meet up again next week, goodbye for now. Related episodes you may want to listen to 148: What Not to Say When Bad Things Happen to Good People 139: Why Should I Listen to This Podcast? Our Sponsor You Were Made for This is sponsored by Caring for Others, a missionary care ministry. 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Donald Miller's books—such as “Blue Like Jazz,” “A Million Miles in a Thousand Years,” and “Scary Close”—have spent more than a year on the New York Times Bestsellers list. Don has since gone from writing bestselling books to tapping into the power of story for businesses and individuals. Every year he helps more than 3,000 business leaders clarify their brand message. Listen in as he challenges entrepreneurs to lean into their own story, creatively develop and execute the story of their team, and understand the story of their customers so they can serve them with passion.

Andrea Holtman serves as the Director of Weightless Anchor, a hospitality home for women on the streets, often victims of sex trafficking and struggling with substance abuse. Adopted at birth in Liberty Township, Ohio, Andrea graduated college, got married, and had three children all in a 14-month span. Now in her 40's, she is figuring out what she wants to be when she grows up. In this episode, Andrea shares how a friend talking about Jesus like He was her brother and the book, Blue Like Jazz were pivotal moments in her story and why surrender is how she gets through every day. Hear how she answers when people ask her what she does for a living, how Weightless Anchor got its name, and why a woman snoring on the couch is the greatest gift. Links to learn more: Learn more about Weightless Anchor Follow Weightless Anchor on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook Learn more about Back2Back Ministries Special thanks to COhatch Mason for providing podcast studio space. Follow Back2Back Ministries on Social Media: Instagram | Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bethedifference/message

This month we welcome Chris Williams back tot he movies to discuss the film Blue Like Jazz, We talk about how it differs from other Christian movies, how it differs from the book, and how it asks questions the usual Christian movies don't tend to ask. Find Chris Online:https://chrisicisms.substack.com/Facebook.com/We'reWatchingHereFind Us Online:RavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentariansFacebook.com/TheCommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansInstagram.com/Commentarians

There's big-time laughs and big-time lessons this week in Dadville. Our guest, Donald Miller, is a New York Times Bestselling author and the CEO of StoryBrand. His latest book, Hero on a Mission, is about recognizing the four characters in every story and using them to live a deeper life. Dave and Jon talk to Miller about how his book Blue Like Jazz influenced them in their youth, the real secret to dealing with success at a young age, and why the difference between victim and villain is closer than you might think. Thanks to our sponsors! Athletic Greens - Get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase when you visit athleticgreens.com/dadville today! Methodical Coffee - Use the discount code DADVILLE at methodicalcoffee.com for 10% off your first order. The Matthew West Podcast - Matthew takes listeners behind-the-scenes in each episode to experience some of the powerful stories behind his music. For more info, check out matthewwest.com/podcast.

Today's guest is Donald Miller. He's the CEO of Business Made Simple, his company that focuses on taking the mystery out of growing a business. He is the host of the Business Made Simple podcast and is the author of several books including the bestsellers Blue Like Jazz, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years, and Building a StoryBrand. He's written a new book called Hero on a Mission: A Path to a Meaningful Life. This episode was incredibly moving and powerful and I know you're going to get a lot of value from it!In this episode we discuss why it's important to constantly think about your life as a story, the key elements to your story and living a meaningful life, why Donald believes everyone should write their own eulogy, and so much more!For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1215Read Donald's new book: Hero on a Mission: A Path to a Meaningful LifeListen to his podcast: Business Made SimpleCheck out his website: www.businessmadesimple.comDaymond John on How to Close any Deal and Achieve Any Outcome: https://link.chtbl.com/928-podSara Blakely on Writing Your Billion Dollar Story: https://link.chtbl.com/893-podSee 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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In this episode, I discuss the deconstructionism in the church, where it comes from, and what I see it doing. Efforts to reform the church come and go but I offer some general principles and warnings on how to do it well. What does reform look like today? What does it mean to deconstruct? Why are some churches preaching deconstruction sermons?

Abbey opens her bible to a random page and starts a conversation about what we can get from the bible.Shannon's watched Blue Like Jazz (again apparently) and doesn't hate it. Music is Guitalele's Happy Place by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2017 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/56194 Ft: Kara Square (mindmapthat)

Steve Taylor joined us for Happy Hour this week. Steve is a singer, songwriter, record producer, music executive, film maker, actor, and one of my favorite teachers from grad school. We talked about the apps we wish existed, making and funding the Blue Like Jazz film, his current projects, the Cold War, and of course, good news. Welcome to the Happiest Hour!Fact Check for the week brought to you by us being human and wrong sometimes: India is the world's largest vaccine-producing nation, not Taiwan.If someone undergoes a transplant, it usually means both kidneys are shit but they are just trying to get one working one in there. End-stage renal disease is really the one reason why they transplant.Support the show

James Austin Johnson! (Better Call Saul! Jimmy Kimmel Live! @shrimpJAJ!) joins Kevin and Caroline to talk all about 2012 film based on the Donald Miller memoir Blue Like Jazz!PATREON!Subscribe to our Patreon to get a weekly 2nd Service episode and become a "Patreon saint" ;)GCF - Second Service Patreon!CHARITY:This month we're matching iTunes reviews with donations to Red Canary Song ! They need our support right now so please give! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and we’ll match it with $1. 3000 reviews = $3000 donated!Advertise on Good Christian Fun via Gumball.fm

Welcome to the Grow. Love. Live. Podcast! Weekly content and conversations aimed to inspire and equip you to GROW in the GOSPEL, LOVE like FAMILY, and LIVE on MISSION in the everyday stuff of life. In this episode, we dive into the topic of STORY. Why are stories powerful and how can we use our story in the process of discipleship (and evangelism!)? Listen in as Matt & Dom discuss all that and more! Enjoy! Shoutouts: Thanks to the team over at Saturate for their helpful story-telling framework. Thanks to Donald Miller for Storybrand (and for writing Blue Like Jazz, of course.) Huge thanks to the peeps at Trueface.org for this great resource! Wanna go deeper in your relationships? Invite a friend to go through "Beyond the Mask: A Relational Journey" together. Dom & Matt highly recommend! Got feedback, questions, or ENCOURAGEMENT? Let us know! Twitter: @GrowLoveLivePod Email: growlovelive@gmail.com

When Donald Miller’s book “Blue Like Jazz” was initially making its rounds through religious circles, one of the hot topics of conversation had to do with cultural taboos. Namely, that there was a pastor in the book who cussed and that drinking alcohol was somewhat normalized. As someone who grew up around people who both cussed and drank, I wasn’t scandalized at all. But a lot of folks seemed to be and a lot of that scandalization seemed a tad fearful.But not all of it. There was also a measure of care; a desire to protect people from things that might, for one reason or another, hurt them or cost them. There’s no question that, in the case of alcohol, there are reasons for caution. Communicating that caution without being condemning or overly-judgmental can be a bit tricky. Which is why I really prefer hearing care-takers approach issues like booze or cussing or tattoos or sex say something more like “I’m not comfortable with this and, having thought a lot about it, here are my reasons.” That rather than simply saying “it’s gross and wrong. period.”First, because there are some things that are, flat out, just plain wrong and the toxicity and seriousness of those things are lessened when treated with a similar weight as something like foul language or horror films. But also because it’s better leadership. Saying “This is the way I am going because, based on the information I have, it is a good way for me and I wonder if it might be better for you” is a thing I can respect and follow, particularly as it’s handed to me as a way to care; it’s also what is really meant oftentimes. But saying “I’ve discovered or seen a cosmic and unmovable truth that you don’t see about this very particular (and even small) thing. You should get on board.” is harder to swallow and is dripping with fear; fear of the thing itself and (worse), fear that I’ll choose poorly and unwisely given the chance. Fear makes bad religion and unhealthy relationshipFear also corrupts and undoes good religion and healthy relationship Fear is also what makes a thing “taboo” Fear isn’t a bad thing at all; it just shouldn’t lead. Similarly, in the theme of this podcast, fear can be helpful in navigating turbulent waters but it’s a mistake to allow fear to fundamentally define the waters as “dangerous.” Sometimes, there really are things in the waters that should be avoided, culturally and relationally. But sometimes (perhaps most often), it’s not that the waters are intrinsically problematic, it’s that I’m not a strong enough captain to do that navigation. That can be harder to say But it’s more humanly true And it’s more caring.  I would like fear to play its part in my life, keeping from things in the waters around me that can legitimately harm me. But only in the context of a more courageous and loving navigation of those waters.  If you’re a regular listener, I’m assuming you want that same thing.  Links for Justin :JustinMcRoberts.comSupport this podcastPre-Order the new book - It Is What You Make ItHearts and MindsAmazonBarnes and Noble

In this episode, we welcome our FIRST GUESTS. Now, we didn't want to start small. We wanted to go big... so our guests today are Mike Nawrocki and Steve Taylor. Both are legends in the entertainment world - Mike is a co-creator of VeggieTales and the voice of Larry The Cucumber. Steve is a musician and producer who's worked with The Newsboys and Sixpence None The Richer. If you loved VeggieTales LIKE WE DID (and our kids do), you're going to love what these guys are working on. The next great Biblically-based series for kids... The Dead Sea Squirrels. We discuss what that is, how they'll make it happen (how you can help!), and Leeann does an impromptu audition for a voiceover character on the series. DOES SHE SINK OR SAIL? Listen to find out! LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DEAD SEA SQUIRRELS GUEST BIOS: ABOUT MIKE NAWROCKI: As co-creator of VeggieTales and the voice of the beloved Larry The Cucumber, Mike Nawrocki has been making entertaining and wholesome content for kids since 1993. He created, wrote and directed most of the extremely popular “Silly Songs with Larry” segments, and lent his screenwriting and directing talents to VeggieTales episodes as well as their movies Jonah and The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything. Mike also developed and wrote for 3-2-1 Penguins! and authored a number of VeggieTales Books and CD projects. Mike serves as Assistant Professor of Film and Animation at Lipscomb University and co-hosts the weekly podcast, “The Bible for Kids.” ABOUT STEVE TAYLOR: Steve Taylor earned his “Renaissance Man” stripes (Prism Magazine) from a unique body of work as an artist and entrepreneur. As a recording artist he's sold over one million albums and received two Grammy nominations. His resume as a music producer includes three gold-certified albums for the Newsboys and the platinum-certified Sixpence None The Richer, including their smash hit “Kiss Me.” Steve's career as a filmmaker includes The Second Chance and Blue Like Jazz. He serves as Director of the School of Theater and Cinematic Arts at Lipscomb University. Check out the video version of this episode on YouTube or audio wherever you listen to podcasts!

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings examine one of the darkest chapters in the history of Christendom.AD 1000–1300 PresentationBlue Like Jazz by Donald MillerBlue Like Jazz (movie)The Battle for God by Karen Armstrong

The staff goes deep and gets vulnerable about this week's discipline: service. Kate knows everything, Adam hates blimps, and Derek eats a pickle. Mentioned in this episode: “Celebration of Discipline” by Richard Foster"Blue Like Jazz" by Donald Miller"Scary Close" by Donald Miller

Theodore joined the podcast to discuss Blue Like Jazz. Eat the fish, spit out the bones.

One jazz master put it this way: If you know the basic chords, you can improvise and create all sorts of music. But you have to know the chords. If Jazz is freedom, then good jazz is knowing how to have freedom without chaos. This week we will discuss what rules, if any, should apply in our worship, whether “Christian spirituality” has anything to do with the bible, what music puts me to sleep and why, and how you play a game with constantly changing goals — if there is a goal at all.

Sarah leads us through this season's book review episode with a thorough look at Donald Miller's enlightening and controversial book, Blue Like Jazz. Enjoy as we discuss negative views towards this work, bring up our own discoveries from its pages, and why you should never judge a book by its cover. Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller (paperback) https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Like-Jazz-Nonreligious-Spirituality/dp/0785263705

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Singer-Songwriter/Record Producer Steve Taylor joins the Tim DeMoss Show today. Tim grew up loving Steve's brand of alternative/punk rock--full of energy & witty lyrics, packed with meaning and way ahead of their time. His songs often tackle difficult subjects head-on, challenging people (often the within the church) without making himself the center of attention, if such a thing is possible. Examples include "I Want To Be A Clone," "Meltdown", "(We Don't Need No) Color Code," "Lifeboat," "I Blew Up The Clinic Real Good," "What Is The Measure of Your Success?," and "Bannerman," among a trove of others. Taylor also directed many music videos for his songs (and other artists) and wrote/collaborated with a number of artists including newsboys (official) As a record label executive, Taylor was very involved with Chevelle, Leigh Bingham Nash & Sixpence None The Richer, Burlap to Cashmere & L.A. Symphony. He has also performed in other bands including Chagall Guevara, and invested years of his life as a filmmaker too including "The Second Chance" (with Rev jeff obafemi carr & Michael W. Smith) and with "Blue Like Jazz," an adaption of Donald Miller's book. Steve is one of the artists (and people) Tim most respects both professionally and personally, and we're grateful to have him on today Make sure to tune in live weekdays 4-5pm ET on AM 560 WFIL!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Miller has helped thousands of businesses clarify their marketing messages so their companies grow. He's the CEO of StoryBrand, the cohost of the Building a StoryBrand Podcast, and the author of several books, including the bestsellers Blue Like Jazz and A Million Miles in a Thousand Years. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife, Betsy, and their dogs, Lucy and June Carter.------------------- Are you ready to start dreaming big? Click HERE to receive your free Dream Big Workbook. It's a user-friendly guide to defining your core values and fundamental beliefs- the essential building blocks to discovering in which dreams you should invest.  On the episode: Producers : Tatave Abeshyan and Haley King Engineer : Jackson Carpenter Producer & Co-host : Scott Schimmel

There's a lot of value in helping people more clearly explain what they do. This is because it enables them to find the other people out there who truly need to hear what they have to say. Clarifying people's message is Donald Miller's life's mission and it was an absolute honor to have him on the show. Donald is the CEO of Story Brand and the New York Times bestselling author of multiple books including Blue Like Jazz, and he also recently wrote a number one Wall Street Journal bestseller called Building a Story Brand. Interestingly, Donald made a complete career pivot from writing Christian memoirs to guidebooks in the non-fiction brand-building space.

Donald Miller discusses the success of Blue Like Jazz, his newest project on emotional intelligence and how leaders can create space for spiritual growth.

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Last week in worship the sense of victory over winter was palpable. You were here in droves. There were smiles on your faces. I saw many of you gamboling like spring lambs when you thought nobody was looking.

The other day, I was walking Carmen and her friend to school, when I noticed a guy spinning his wheels, trying to get his parked car out of the ice and snow.

I remember when I first picked up Donald Miller's book, Blue Like Jazz, in a Barnes and Noble more than 10 years ago. It changed my life and he's since become one of my favorite authors of all time.  I was thrilled to be able to sit down with him at his office in Nashville and talk about writing, business, life and how to figure out what really matters in all of it. To say I was excited would be an understatement. I can't even pick my favorite parts of this conversation because the whole thing was so good. But I'll do my best. Here are some of my favorite bits from the show: On Writing and Work “If there's one thing I do it's that I just try to communicate everything in a clear and compelling way.” “Being a writer is very very difficult and I was just naive enough to *not* know I couldn't do it.” “Writing is a craft, as romantic as it is, it's also the same kind of work that a plumber does. Just have to show up every day and do it well.” “I was convinced the first book was gonna be a huge best-seller and it sold, like, 27 copies.” “I emulated what I loved. Anne Lamott gave me courage and J.D. Salinger gave me a voice. “You just have to do the work to write a really great book.” “The year after the NYT best seller's list was not an easy year. It was a hard year and somewhat depressing. Because I really thought that it would be Mecca, that it would be amazing. But when that happened it wasn't as meaningful of an experience as I had hoped it would be. So I began to think about what am I looking for if it's not success? What will feed me? what will validate me?” “It took me another 10 years to get back to enjoying writing. I wrote books during that time, but they were labors. How are you going to produce your best work with the burden on your shoulders of your best work?” On Goals “I know now, it's very dangerous to have a goal that you're trying to reach. I like having a goal that I'm trying to pass through on the way to another goal. And that to me is much more helpful because you can celebrate passing through this goal and yet you still have something to do. We were designed in my opinion to stay in motion, to keep moving.” “One of the most healing things you can do is have [work to do]. “I can't remember the last time I was depressed because I wake up and have something to do and people who depend on me to do it. Who has to time to sit and reflect on the sadness of life? I've got stuff to do.” “I'm not a big fan of ‘what now?'” “If you don't know what you're doing with your life, then just try a bunch of stuff and see what lights you up.” As always, I had a great time talking to Donald. Enjoy the show! Bits & Bytes Mentioned in the Show Don Miller's talk from WDS Pete Carroll Anne Lamott J.D. Salinger Philip Yancey Justin Cronin Victor Frankl Wonder Boys - by Michael Chabon More About Donald @donaldmillerCreatingY

We aired this episode with interview guest (and CCM legend) Steve Taylor in Spring 2012 on the national release weekend for his latest movie Blue Like Jazz.

Donald Miller and Bob Goff join us backstage at Catalyst West. Don is the best-selling author of Blue Like Jazz and recent film by the same name, and Bob Goff is founder of Restore International and author of the recent release Love Does. Plus Ken and Brad review Catalyst West and unveil a few clips from other speakers at the event.

In this episode, Cliff and Stephanie talk about the following: -Blue Like Jazz Movie Review -McKenna's Birthday -Moving Non Stop -Take a Leek? -World According To Meagan -Always There for the Kids Special thanks to the folks at Mardel.com! Please shop with them when looking for Christian books, music, dvds, and more. PLEASE BE SURE […]

In this episode, Cliff and Stephanie talk about the following: -Blue Like Jazz Movie Review -McKenna's Birthday -Moving Non Stop -Take a Leek? -World According To Meagan -Always There for the Kids Special thanks to the folks at Mardel.com! Please shop with them when looking for Christian books, music, dvds, and more. PLEASE BE SURE […]

Steve Taylor, singer-songwriter of the past and movie producer of the present, joins us to talk about his music and newest movie release, Blue Like Jazz.

We sat down with director (and music legend) Steve Taylor for a roundtable about his newest project Blue Like Jazz the movie.  Joining us is one of the script's writers Jordan Green of the Burnside Writers, the Whiskey Preacher, Rev. Amy Piatt, & her preacher's spouse Christian.  The conversation took place at Soularize just following a screening of the movie.  As you will hear, this collection of podcasters were surprised by the movie!  We hope this gets you excited about the movie and prepped to sound like the behind the scenes nerd when this legend of a book hits the big screen.  Check out the movie preview here. FYI...Tripp was giggling with glee that Steve Taylor was in the room.  I am pretty sure he just stared at him for an hour and a half, hoping he could start singing Meltdown At Madame Tussade's. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices